Tyrone police chief laid to rest

Tyrone Police Chief Roger Spencer was remembered at his funeral Wednesday as a compassionate policeman who cared about Tyrone and was prone to pull pranks on co-workers, friends and family.

Is the money there?

Long-awaited additions to both McIntosh and Sandy Creek high schools could be put off another year if the legislature doesn't finalize the fiscal 2004 state budget within two weeks, the Fayette County school board learned Wednesday.

County drug agents shoot out tire of suspect's stolen vehicle to avoid a chase

A man trying to flee agents of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department Drug Task Force Tuesday afternoon was stopped after one of the agents shot out one of the tires to his car, which turned out to be a stolen vehicle, police said.

Suspect in PTC armed robbery found in Atlanta

The suspect from the January armed robbery of the Flash Foods convenience store in Peachtree City is now in custody, police said.

Corrections

An article in Wednesday's edition of The Citizen incorrectly listed the vote of the Fayetteville City Council on a plan to raise the salaries of council members by $150 a month.

2 arrested for shooting signs in PTC

Two men were arrested last Thursday after they shot at several traffic signs on Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City, police said.

Individual amphitheater tickets on sale next week

Individual tickets for the first part of the summer concert series at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater will go on sale Tuesday, April 1, beginning at 9 a.m.

Tires Plus clears another hurdle, waiting on design guidelines before creating final site plan

There will be a Tires Plus by the Wal-Mart and Home Depot in Peachtree City, and construction could start as early as late this summer or early fall.

Police: man bilked residents through phony tree service

The Fayette County Sheriff's Department is investigating a man who reportedly has bilked several residents by charging them for proposed tree services which he then fails to perform.

Planners finalize Memorial Day event

In a year when the U.S. faces armed conflict in Iraq, hostilities in Korea and a war on terrorism, Memorial Day planners here feel it is important for Americans to be prepared to support troops, regardless of how they feel about the political aspects of these events.

Police Blotter

Coweta leaders breakfast next week

The first local action from last month's government retreat in Athens is taking place next week.

Schlumper working highway agenda

Since Commissioner Leigh Schlumper took over the gavel as Coweta County Commission chairman in January, she has been a busy woman

School system announces Teacher of the Year candidates

Teachers of the Year for each of Coweta County's 27 public schools have been elected by their fellow faculty members. They will participate in the May 12 Coweta County Teacher of the Year Program, which the Board of Education presents annually with the Newnan Pilot Club.

Five new principals named

The Coweta County Board of Education approved five principals during a March 18 board session, called to make the appointments following school council reviews earlier in the day.

DuChem moving to Coweta

Coweta County's gain is Fayette's loss.

United Way event April 3 at SummerGrove

United Way of Coweta will be holding a "thank you" event at the SummerGrove Golf Clubhouse April 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Habitat staging warehouse sale

Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity has a warehouse jam-packed with items to be sold at their first warehouse sale to be held in Senoia tomorrow from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

County set to celebrate literary giant's birthday

The museum at the birthplace of novelist, Erskine Caldwell, is celebrating the anniversary of his birth with a SouthernStorytelling Celebration April 5.

Sports

Sports camps offered for spring break

Young athletes looking for something to do during their upcoming week of spring break have some local options.

Local golfers compete for CCSU

Clayton College & State University finished 13th in the Bobcat Invitational men's golf tournament earlier this week in Eatonton.

High school sports briefs

The Newnan Lady Cougars moved to 7-2 on the season after Tuesday night's 5-2 victory over Harrison. Christie McDonald put back her own rebounded miss for the first goal in the match's fifth minute, the only score of the first half. Lauren Clifton got the second-half scoring started, then McDonald scored soon after that, both goals assisted by Wynn Mottola. McDonald then fed Ashley Hawkins for a goal and closed out the scoring herself with a penalty kick.

Performance camp in Fayetteville

A sports performance camp is coming to Fayetteville Intermediate School in April and May.

'Practice with the Pros' April 26

The Peachtree City Recreation Department and Litterial Green will be offering "A Practice With The Pros" at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center Saturday, April 26.

Hoop City in Atlanta April 4-6

Atlanta will host the 2003 NCAA Women's Final Four at the Georgia Dome. Fans will be able to get in the spirit of the Final Four by attending Hoop City at the Georgia World Congress Center April 4-6.

Opinion

National Guard members: Professional soldiers, dedicated patriots
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

I spent a year in the Tennessee National Guard. I've kept that fact a secret, even from my closest friends, for many years.

Confessions of a cover hog: There's one in nearly every relationship
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Being married to The Wife, I've learned many things. Don't come between her and a mocha-chocka-lotta thingie ground fresh from imported dark brown coffee beans first thing in the morning ­ or any other time of day, for that matter. Its okay for me to help clean the house but not okay for me to do laundry anymore. Anytime I want to go out and treat her to a nice dinner and a movie is just fine with her. And, oh yeah, I'm a Cover Hog.

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