PTC ethics board wants to confer in private before ruling on cases

Members of Peachtree City's Ethics Board want to convince the City Council that the board should deliberate privately before ruling on ethics complaints filed against city officials.

Extra $174K on dredge project would avoid need to drain Lake Peachtree

It will cost an extra $174,000 to dredge Lake Peachtree without having to drain the water level to the bottom, but by doing so the county would avoid losing the lake's 4.5 million gallon a day water supply.

Sheriff's department nets 11 pounds of weed in bust at AMLI Apartments

It might sound unusual to say the Fayette County Sheriff's Department busted a guy for taking out his dirty laundry in Peachtree City Tuesday morning.

Field of Hope fundraiser needs corporate, individual donors

The Fayette Field of Hope still needs the help of corporate sponsors and individual donors to help build a baseball field designed to make it easier for players who have physical disabilities.

PTC makes room for bigger SUVs on road, driveway

To usher the larger, heavier sport utility vehicles into legality, the City Council of Peachtree City has approved an ordinance to increase the weight restriction on automobiles that can be parked along the street and in residential driveways.

Amusement complex OK'd by PTC planning commission

Plans for an indoor/outdoor family amusement center, complete with putt-putt and go-karts, has been approved by the Peachtree City Planning Commission.

Stallings Road paving at Falcon Field could happen this summer

A project to pave Stallings Road to give access to a new hangar area at Falcon Field in Peachtree City could occur this summer, according to officials.

GOP women meet Feb. 20

The Greater Fayette Republican Women will hold a membership coffee Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at Fayette Republican Party Headquarters, 125 Commerce Drive, Suite I, Fayetteville.

Tennant awarded for training class

Peachtree City Councilman Dan Tennant was recently recognized by the Georgia Municipal Association for completing a 72-hour training program.

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Movies

Mayors want more road information

Last week's retreat in Athens by Coweta's government leaders sparked several debates about communication between leaders.

'CIA' to make debut in Coweta County

One of the biggest agreements that came out of last week's government retreat in Athens is the formation of a new intergovernmental coalition.

Senoia's leaders ponder water options

The city of Senoia is moving forward with aggresive plans to make sure the city has enough water to keep up with its explosive growth.

Newnan principal calls it quits

Alan Wood will retire at the end of this school year, after a 32-year career in education and 20 years as the principal of Newnan High School.

Builder helping Habitat for Humanity

Lee Troutman Homes, Inc., with the help of others, is building the first house of 2003 for Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity.

Sports

Several teams eliminated from region tournaments

Though the region 4-AAAAA basketball games were played at Starr's Mill High School, virtually in the backyards of the three Fayette schools in 4-AAAAA, the home court was not friendly to the local teams. Fayette County, Starr's Mill and McIntosh's girls teams were eliminated on Tuesday night, ending their seasons.

13-16 Year Old Baseball Registration Extended

February 22 is the deadline for registering 13-16 year old baseball players for the spring Peachtree City Little League Junior and Senior programs. While many of the area baseball programs do not offer baseball to players over the age of 14, Peachtree City Little League has a place for you.

Opinion

How my recent surgery changed my perspective of hospital ministry
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

Last week, on a Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., I was in downtown Atlanta when I was stabbed in the abdomen five times. Okay, I had my gall bladder removed, but the surgeon still had to make five incisions in my body.

Guy tips for Valentine's Day
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Well, guys, it's here. Another date on the wall calendar that you better not forget is once again glaring down at us.

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