County to PTC:Don't blame us for budget problems

The Fayette County Commission Wednesday afternoon blasted Peachtree City officials for blaming their budget woes on the county.

Board approves McIntosh renovations

Weighing uncertainties about the economy against an overwhelming desire to see each of the county's high schools have "equitable" facilities, an exasperated Fayette County School Board spent 90 minutes Tuesday debating whether to award a construction contract for full renovation of McIntosh High School, or to leave out a key phase of the plan that would have eliminated a fine arts auditorium.

School construction timeline

Down to the wire, volunteers rally to prepare schools

When Fayette County schools are in need of a helping hand or two or three, there is seldom a shortage of volunteers to give assistance.

Ruby Tuesday in PTC shut down after trash can fire

A Peachtree City restaurant was shut down Wednesday night after a fire that started in a wastebasket in the men's restroom.

Board approves new Burch principal

Just in time for the start of school, Robert J. Burch Elementary has a new principal.

Former Union City policeman admits to hitting ex-girlfriend at her Fayette home

A former Union City police officer admitted in court Thursday morning that he struck his ex-girlfriend several times at her Fayetteville home July 31 of last year.

PTC Library Commission to host workshop after meeting

The Peachtree City Library Commission will meet Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. After the regular commission meeting, there will be a workshop format with the Leo Daly Company about the possible expansion and renovation of the library. This is the third public workshop format with the Leo Daly Company and they plan on showing the changes made to the plans and possibly discussing the estimated cost of the project.

DFCS asks for help with urgent need for school supplies

The Fayette County Department of Family and Children Services is asking for the public's help in donating school supplies for needy children.

Submit PTC slogan ideas via the Web

Peachtree City is looking for a few good slogan suggestions.

McIntosh's jazz band to open for Rawls

Though school won't start until Monday, the students in the McIntosh High School jazz band will get a lesson they will never forget tomorrow night namely, how to perform in front of a large crowd at a professional venue and how a legend works his magic.

Police Blotter

Obituaries

Council approves Twin Lakes plat amid legal threat

After months of study, debate and discussion, the Senoia City Council approved the preliminary plat for the first phase of the Twin Lakes subdivision.

Coweta IDs 'needs improvement' schools

Coweta County Schools received the long-awaited list of test scores for the 2002-03 school year Wednesday. All school listed in the report showed an overall jump in performance.

Senoia council discusses liquor issue

If you want to have a margarita with your Mexican food in Senoia, call City Hall.

County questions proposed road work

The widening of Lower Fayetteville Road was thrown into question Tuesday as the Coweta County Commission questioned the wisdom of the action.

New school year brings plenty of changes

As Coweta County students start back to classes on today, teachers will be working with some new curriculum or instructional methods.

Applications being taken for Ice Cream Festival

Main Street Newnan is currently accepting applications for this year's Annual Ice Cream Festival, scheduled for Aug. 30 at noon. Participants will be located around the historic courthouse square as they make the area's finest homemade ice cream.

Sports

'Outlaw Thunder' at Senoia this weekend

Wild and exciting winged outlaw sprint car racing returns to Senoia Speedway Saturday night for the second round of the United Sprint Car Series "August Asphalt Assault" doubleheader event.

USTA tourney wraps up Sat.

Play concludes this weekend in the USTA Girls 14 Super National Hard Court Championships at the Peachtree City Tennis Center, and while there are no Georgians remaining in the draw, there is plenty of outstanding tennis to be played by young ladies from around the country, according to a tournament spokesman.

Community sports briefs

The Fayette County Recreation Department is seeking more teams for its fall "power" volleyball league (open to any teams) which runs from August through November. Teams may register at the Activities House on Redwine Road. Registration is extended through Aug. 8. Fee is $160 per team with a 10-game schedule and a single-elimination tournament.

Opinion

Prayers of desperation and praise
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

"Oh my God," I said out loud as I drove toward Peachtree City, down the dark stretch of four lane known as Ga. Highway 74, near the I-85 connection just outside of Fairburn.

3,2,1, back to school: Teachers, students, parents count the days
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

The Wife is counting down the days. Three days and counting until school starts. Summer break is almost over, and teachers must all go back to school bummer, especially if you're married to a teacher.

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