Census estimates Coweta growth has eclipsed Fayette

Fayette County's population growth rate slowed last year to its lowest in years, while Coweta County's numbers surpassed its neighbor to the east for the first time since the 1980s, according to estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Providing treats for children of troops

While their fathers or mothers are off fighting in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the children of soldiers at Ft. Benning, as well as several other armed service bases in Georgia, will receive Easter treats thanks to Operation Easter Basket.

Flag now on display on exterior of Fayette Community Hospital

An American flag is now on display on the exterior of Fayette Community Hospital, and hospital officials have ordered a flagpole and lighting system to keep the flag on permanent display.

Rezoning dispute for land north of PTC heard in court

Pathway Communities contends that the Fayette County Commission improperly rezoned a 364-acre tract of land north of Peachtree City for lots with a minimum size of two acres.

Head-on collision ties up Hwy. 74

Traffic in south Fayette was snarled Wednesday morning when an auto crash occurred on Ga. Highway 74 south near its intersection with Ga. Highway 85.

Undercover drug agents seize steroid pills, vials

Agents of the Fayette County Drug Task Force have seized a large quantity of both oral and injectable steroid drugs during two recent busts in the Peachtree City area.

Legislature clarifying role of development authorities

The Development Authority of Peachtree City is just one formality away from having Georgia law clarify its role as manager of two of the city's most popular attractions.

Authority seeking flat rate for hangar rental space

Those who lease aircraft hangars in Hangar Area A at Falcon Field Airport will have the option to amend a part of their current lease agreement eventually.

Police Blotter

Leaders discuss Hwy. 74 traffic

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown's "one world" vision of regional cooperation took another step forward Tuesday afternoon.

Senoia awaits sewer cost figures

Senoia officials are hopeful they will find out about the funding of their sewer system in the next two weeks.

Newnan First Baptist presents 'Once Upon a Tree' April 18-20

The First Baptist Church of Newnan will present its Easter Pageant, "Once Upon A Tree," Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., and Easter Sunday, April 20, at 10:45 a.m.

Bike Rodeo in Newnan tomorrow

The Newnan Police Department is hosting its fourth annual Bicycle Rodeo tomorrow from 5-9:30 p.m. at the Coweta County Fairground on Pine Road.

St. Mary Magdalene's 'tin barn' provides unique setting for Easter Triduum

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Mission will celebrate the days of Holy Week, the "Triduum," within the young mission's present worship location in an old tin barn on 40 acres on Lower Fayetteville Road in Coweta County. Father Dan Fleming, administrator of St. Mary's, said the congregation was excited about the "wondrous liturgies we will share in our very own 'outdoor cathedral.'"

Christ the King to celebrate first Easter in new sanctuary

Members of Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church will celebrate their first Easter services in the new sanctuary on Ga. Hwy. 34 in Sharpsburg.

Sports

McIntosh band host yard sale April 26

The McIntosh High School Marching Band is sponsoring its first annual yard sale Saturday, April 26, in the school parking lot.

High school sports briefs

The Starr's Mill tennis teams defeated Fayette County Tuesday at Wood Creek, the boys winning 3-2 and the girls recording a 5-0 sweep.

Opinion

There will be some empty pews in area churches this Easter Sunday
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

I awoke about 3 a.m. on that Sunday morning in the spring of 1970 and stumbled out of the bunk, searching for my clothes and boots.

The wonderful world of junk, and how it affects the lives of all of us
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

As I get older, there are three things that I seem to have less and less of and one thing I have more and more of.

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