Patton's wife pleads in Flint River case

Norma Jean Patton told her husband over the years that he would eventually be caught for killing Liddie Matthews Evans 25 years ago because of advances in DNA technology.

Council may choose from just three candidates for city manager

The names of the three finalists to fill the city manager job in Peachtree City could be made public this week.

Comments sought on PTC police bid for national reaccreditation

A team of assessors who will evaluate the Peachtree City Police Department for its national reaccreditation will take comments from the public at a special meeting Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Touch a Truck returns to PTC next weekend

Kids of all ages are invited to a truck bonanza.

Police Blotter

Commission argues over economic development angle

Coweta County's choice of economic development techniques Tuesday morning exploded into a series of apologies and terse arguments.

New association gets go-ahead

Coweta's newly formed intergovernmental association got off to a rousing start this week as the group's joint statement was approved by the Coweta County Commission.

Senoia to interrupt water service today

The city of Senoia will temporarily interrupt water service today from approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the residents of Johnson and Seavy streets east of Bridge Street. The purpose of this interruption is to replace a hydrant and repair a water main at this location. For questions, please call City Hall at 770- 599-3679.

Two assistant principals named

Coweta County Schools Superintendent Peggy Connell has announced two administrative appointments for the 2003-04 school year, following action by the Coweta County Board of Education at a March 25 called meeting.

Keep Coweta Beautiful Day April 19

Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup is the country's largest annual community improvement program. This year marks Keep America Beautiful's 50th Anniversary and the 25th anniversary of Keep Georgia Beautiful.

Grantville Day planning continues at April 21 meeting

The Grantville Better Home Town organization will hold its monthly meeting April 21 at 7 p.m. in the City Council chambers in the Grantville Municipal Building on LaGrange Street. Anyone living in or near Grantville or who owns a business in Grantville is invited to attend. The main items on the agenda will be completing the planning for Grantville Day and hiring a new director.

Moreland sets storytelling event

In honor of Erskine Caldwell's 100 birthday, the Erskine Caldwell Museum committee has set a storytelling event for tomorrow at Moreland Elementary School, featuring writers Margaret Anne Barnes and Dot Moore. They will share stories from their writing experiences and a book signing will also take place.

Sports

Local hockey league rolling along

The Peachtree City Inline Hockey League started its spring season March 8 with opening games.

New athletic programs in Peachtree City

The Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce a couple of new athletic programs coming soon. One is geared toward our littlest athletes, and the other teaches one of the fastest-growing sports in the country today.

New summer golf programs

The Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Whitewater Golf Club, will be offering a number of new golf programs for kids and adults this summer.

OLM golf tourney May 13

The Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School Booster club will host its third annual Mercy Golf Tournament Tuesday, May 13, at Whitewater Country Club. There will be a dinner and silent auction concurrent with the golf outing. Please call 770-461-2202 or visit www.olmbobcats.org for additional information or to download a registration form.

Opinion

Some pro-life Catholics taking a stand against others in the church
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

The Roman Catholic Church is upset with some of its own at least some in the Catholic Church are upset.

A somber reminder for teens is in order as prom season approaches
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

I met a young lady in the grocery store the other day. She asked, "Aren't you the person who writes the articles in the newspaper? I recognize you from your picture."

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