Guilty plea in Fayetteville armed robbery

A Riverdale man pled guilty Thursday morning to the armed robbery of the Sally Beauty Supply store at the Banks Crossing Shopping Center in Fayetteville in December of 2001.

Ga. Supreme Court: PTC police OK to use traffic ticket for alcohol offense

The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that Peachtree City properly used a traffic citation to charge a local youth for underage possession of alcohol.

Boy recognized for saving sister, brother during fire at home

A Peachtree City boy was honored Wednesday for his heroism in getting his younger brother and sister to safety when a kitchen fire erupted at the family's home.

Owners of Shadows to run restaurant at tennis center

If you are a fan of the breakfast at Shadows, you will soon be able to order off that same menu at the Peachtree City Tennis Center.

Marijuana, cocaine seized by drug cops during 'buy' busts

The Fayette County Sheriff's Department Drug Task Force has pulled a significant amount of drugs off the streets recentl

PTC college students found guilty of damaging two mailboxes in Planterra

Two Peachtree City college students have been convicted of damaging two mailboxes in a late-night incident at the Planterra Ridge subdivision in September.

Rain snarls cart paths

Portions of Peachtree City's cart path system were made impassable early Thursday when 3.4 inches of rain fell on the area during a 24-hour period.

United Way seeks outstanding volunteers

Volunteers plant the seeds of the future. To recognize those volunteers, United Way in Fayette County is asking for nominations from local agencies for the volunteer recognition program. Awards for the adult volunteer of the year and the teen volunteer of the year will be given at the annual recognition luncheon in May.

Recreation Dept. sets summer camp signups

Summer camp season is a little over two months away. To help you prepare for the summer and find activities for your children, the Peachtree City Recreation Department will have a Super Summer Sign-Up Day Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., offering early registration for day camps and swim lessons. There will also be drawings for free prizes every half hour during the event, which will take place at the Recreation Administration Building at 191 McIntosh Trail.

Police Blotter

County OK's Hwy. 34 improvements

Residents traveling Ga. Highway 34 should soon see the road come to life with beautification efforts.

Manufactured home request denied

Coweta County gave thumbs down Tuesday night to a couple's proposal to place a 3,000 sq. ft. manufactured home on a 10-acre lot in the northern part of the county.

Senoia moving on impact fees

Senoia's efforts to draft an impact fee ordinance are not moving quickly enough for the City Council.

Senoia cleanup days set for April

Senoia residents have two opportunities next month to help clean up the city.

Old home gets new look

A charming old Victorian home at 172 Terrentine Road in Sharpsburg has been restored by owner Herb Bridges.

United Way reviewing Coweta programs

The Coweta County United Way has begun its annual funding review of local programs providing services to residents of the county. Each year the Local Investment Committee of the Coweta United Way reviews all programs in Coweta that have applied for funding from United Way.

Womanless beauty pageant in Newnan April 25

In conjunction with the City of Newnan's 175th anniversary, the newly formed Newnan Coweta Youth Council will sponsor a Womanless Beauty Pageant Friday, April 25, at the Newnan High School Auditorium.

Sports

Results in from Panther Relays

Four local schools made good showings at last weekend's Panther Relays at Starr's Mill High School, although Marietta swept the boys' and girls' titles.

Opinion

Forget about Iraq: The United States needs to just invade France
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

The other day, I overheard that the French have been selling spare parts for attack helicopters and fighter jets to the government of Iraq. So, in a few days, French-equipped aircraft will be shooting at American forces. I also heard that, following the impending war, the French, who have undermined the U. S. at every opportunity want to be involved in the "rebuilding of Iraq" and have pledged that, if Iraq uses weapons of mass destruction against the U.S. and allied troops, the French will then step in and "defend" the U. S. soldiers.

It's not easy being a low-tech guy in such a high-tech world as this
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Last week I lost a little yellow sticky note The Wife handed me as she left for school, so I was late for an important meeting. When I arrived, a friend of mine was sitting at the front of the room. As I sat down next to him, he was busily tapping away at one of those new electric-think-pad-notebook-thingies with what looked like a giant metal toothpick.

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