West side water line must be moved before Hwy. 54 grows to four lanes

The widening of Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City to four lanes won't just bring traffic headaches.

Lake Peachtee dredging nears end; Drake Field to be restored

Crews are wrapping up the actual dredging of Lake Peachtree, with just a small area left which could be completed today, according to officials.

Route changing for July 4 parade

Registration set for Monday

Restaurant gets 30 more days

The Buckhead Brewery has won another 30-day reprieve.

PTC Rotary Club honored with district awards

The Rotary Club of Peachtree City received 10 awards at the annual district convention in Jekyll Island recently.

Police Blotter

Schlumper assesses state of Coweta

Coweta County is in good shape.

Roads remain closed in storm's aftermath

The results of severe storms in Coweta County earlier this month are still being felt by area commuters.

East Coweta High looking for uniform help

The East Coweta High School Marching Band has a documented history of excellence for Coweta County. They have participated in numerous New Year's bowl parades, including the 2002 Citrus Bowl in Orlando.

Garden tour set for tomorrow

The private gardens of featured Coweta County Master Gardeners will be open to the public on the Garden Gate Tour tomorrow from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Computer technology helping find missing kids

When a child is reported missing, time is one of law enforcement's greatest enemies. Every hour a child is missing, the likelihood of a safe recovery decreases.

Faith Lutheran breaks ground for new facility in Coweta Co.

Calling it a blend of the old with the new the celebration of Palm Sunday and the groundbreaking for a new church members of Faith Lutheran Church in Coweta County broke ground for their new church building last month.

Obituaries

Sports

Indians sweep, reach Final Four

The East Coweta Indians are one of the first teams to reach the semifinals of the AAAAA state baseball tournament Wednesday's doubleheader sweep of Pope, winning the first game 6-5 and taking the nightcap 8-2.

Summer track season starts Tues.

The Peachtree City Running Club's 2003 Summer Track Series kicks off Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. with the first meet at the track next to Peachtree City Elementary School on Wisdom Road.

Opinion

Standing in for a soldier and father one of the great honors of my life
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

In my life and ministry, I have received a few honors, awards, and accolades over the years. Since the listing of them would appear self-serving and cause me to be thought a braggart, I will pass on the temptation to list a few of them. However, I do want to share about one of the most significant honors I have received in quite a number of years. But first, some background material:

Too many accidents at home lead to a summer without a vacation
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Mister Safety here, and once again it's time for my Summertime Safety Tips. Whether you are staying here or off to an exotic location for a month vacation, after reading this article you can be assured of a fun, safe summer.

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