PTC library group to consider asking voters for $1.4 million to expand

A scaled-back plan to expand Peachtree City's library with a 5,000 sq. ft. addition could be on the ballot for voters this November.

County copter helps deputies get their man

Hawk 1, the Fayette County Sheriff's Department's helicopter unit, paid off big Thursday afternoon in the apprehension of a man driving a suspected stolen vehicle who led deputies on a chase into Atlanta.

Groceries and gas?

Gas pumps could be coming to Peachtree City's Braelinn and Kedron Kroger stores, like the ones already in operation at other Kroger locations in metro Atlanta. City officials have confirmed that the company wants to locate gas pumps in the parking lot areas at both stores; several messages left for a Kroger company official were not returned for comment on the plans. At last week's retreat, the City Council discussed the possibility of how these new developments would be located.

Tennant wants to cut city's $25K nonprofit budge

Peachtree City Councilman Dan Tennant wants the City Council to stop funding the work of nonprofit groups.

Lake Peachtree beach concept is deep-sixed

Due to a host of potential problems, the idea of building a "beach" on Lake Peachtree at Picnic Park has bitten the dust.

Student dies after falling ill in class

A Fayetteville resident died suddenly Tuesday after becoming ill in his physical education class at Woodward Academy.

Police offer rewards for info on damaged homes, burglary

The Peachtree City Police Department is offering cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for two separate incidents.

Rapson proposes bonus for city workers who get grants

Peachtree City employees may soon get a financial incentive to seek grants for the city.

PTC Council might expand traffic impact regs to all of PTC, not just Hwy. 54 West

The Peachtree City Council may soon be looking to amend its traffic impact ordinance to cover the rest of Peachtree City.

New PTC volunteer firefighters gain state certification

Peachtree City's latest corps of volunteer firefighter trainees have passed muster after meeting the standards on a written and practical exam.

Overlook dedicated to late mayor

The Rotary Club of Peachtree City has dedicated an overlook to the late Howard Morgan, a three-term mayor of Peachtree City. Moran and his wife, Dolly, built a home in Peachtree City in 1970.

NAACP training this weekend at Atlanta Hilton

The Fayette County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is hosting the 51st Southeast Region Civil Rights Advocacy Training Institute Friday through Sunday at the Atlanta Hilton hotel.

Police Blotter

Moratorium will end

The Newnan City Council's refusal to take action this week on Coweta County's plan for a study period and moratorium has effectively killed the plan.

Water, sewer rates on the rise

Coweta County's water and sewer customers' rates are on the rise.

New principals named

Coweta County School Superintendent Peggy Connell has announced that Smokey Road Middle School Principal Steve Barker will become the new principal of Newnan High School, and White Oak Elementary School Assistant Principal Fate Simmons will become the new principal of Thomas Crossroads Elementary School, effective July 1.

Ballou named business coordinator

Coweta County School Superintendent Peggy Connell has announced that Mark Ballou will become the new Coordinator of Business and Community Relations at the Central Educational Center, effective July 1. Ballou will take on the position as CEC administrator Andy Peryam retires at the end of this year.

Sports

Soccer teams staying busy this week

The local soccer teams had good games this week, in preparation for a busy weekend.

Chiefs and Indians stay perfect with wins

McIntosh's varsity baseball team got a 4-2 win over Spalding County on Wednesday to improve to 4-0. Ryan Schwartz got the win, giving up one hit and walking one batter while going the distance. Spalding got their two runs in the fourth inning when the Chiefs made three errors. McIntosh scored their runs on several passed balls and wild pitches as well as a sacrifice fly from Brent Rosa.

Panther Relays set for Saturday

The Starr's Mill track team will host the Panther Relays beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Opinion

It's not every day you get a front-row seat to see an actual miracle
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

THURSDAY MORNING, 1 a.m. I have just returned home from a profound and moving experience. But first, some background.

Tales of the Laundry Monster, and scrubbing bubbles refusing to fight
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Dad wouldn't allow any animals to live in our house when we were growing up. He didn't want anything else to feed or clean up after. Mom agreed with him and said that it was a full-time job just cooking for us kids and trying to keep ahead of the Laundry Monster.

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