Licensed drivers only in July 4 cart parade

A week from now you'll most likely be enjoying a day off from work as you celebrate the Fourth of July. For many local residents this means taking in all of the Peachtree City activities which include the parade, Fire Department demonstrations, a concert from the Peachtree Wind Ensemble and the fireworks. There are some new wrinkles to this year's events though, including a new parade route and some new parade rules.

Fayetteville policeman resigns after arrest for DUI in Peachtree City; disciplined for alleged assault from bar dispute in March

A Fayetteville police officer who is under investigation for an alleged assault in the city that stemmed from a fracas at a Peachtree City bar in March has resigned following his arrest early Thursday morning in Peachtree City for driving under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Girl OK after being run over by golf cart

A 4-year-old girl suffered minor injuries Wednesday afternoon when she was run over by a golf cart that she jumped off of while it was parked in a driveway, police said.

PTC police looking into 15 vehicles that were entered overnight

Peachtree City police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for a rash of entering auto cases last week.

PTC workers who win grants will share in slice of city's pie

Peachtree City employees will be rewarded with up to $1,000 in bonuses if they apply for and are successful in receiving grant money for city programs and services.

Former PTC man asks for help with medical, school supplies for Iraqi villages

A former Peachtree City resident serving in Iraq is seeking the help of local residents in donating medical and school supplies to help several villages near where he is based in northern Iraq.

Tuesday is deadline to apply for PTC college classes

Students wishing to enroll at Clayton College & State University for the fall semester and attend classes at the Fayette County Higher Education Center in Peachtree City have until Tuesday to register.

Toastmasters begin meeting in PTC next month

Peachtree City Evening Toastmasters will meet the first and third Monday evenings of each month, beginning July 21.

Police Blotter

Senoia rape investigation underway

For the first time in many people's memory, the eastern Coweta town of Senoia has been touched by the tragic crime of rape.

Charter school makes final signup push

The odyssey to open Coweta County's newest charter school is almost complete.

Transportation plan discussed in ARC meeting

In the not-too-distant future there will be over 2 million more people living and working in the 13-county metro Atlanta area.

New tech school possible in east Coweta

Lower Fayetteville Road could soon become the county's education corridor if a proposed technical college opens in 2006.

New Bible School unveiled

A bold, new creative adventure is soon coming off the drawing board for children participants in a community-wide Vacation Bible School to be held in the City Park of Senoia located on Seavy Street.

Sports

Buckner resigns as Lady Chiefs soccer coach

One of the most successful coaching stints in any high school sport in Fayette County came to an end this week when Stephen Buckner stepped down as head coach of the McIntosh Lady Chiefs soccer team.

BSC baseball inks Georgia standout

Casey Bond, a 6-3, 180-pound right-handed pitcher and outfielder from Starr's Mill High School, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play college baseball for Birmingham-Southern College.

Shirley ties for eighth in Georgia PGA event

Clayton College & State University's Jess Shirley of Newnan tied for eighth last week in the Georgia Professional Golf Association's Yamaha Atlanta Open at the Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw.

Opinion

Thanks for a great 20 years, and more to come
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

This month has been an anniversary for my family and me. In June 1983, 20 years ago this month, we arrived in the Fayette/Coweta area from Colorado to assume the pastorate of a 4-year old-congregation. I was 32, my wife a year younger. Jason was 11, John was 8, and James was 2.

How to win girls and influence women (the fine art of eating bugs)
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

Early on in Ms. Newsome's third-grade class, I learned three valuable lessons.

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