Sheriff: Marshals making unlawful arrests

County marshals making traffic arrests are acting outside the scope of their legal authority and may be placing the county in jeopardy of lawsuits, Fayette County Sheriff Randall Johnson wrote to the Fayette County Commission Thursday.

Plan raises Parkway traffic fears

A planned 264,000-square-foot addition to Kedron Village that would include a 125,000-square-foot Target store and four or five smaller "big-box" retailers won't make much of a difference to efforts to control future development along the Ga. Highway 74 corridor, Mayor Steve Brown said.

Deadline Monday to apply for spot on bus task force

Having heard your complaints, the Fayette County School Board now wants to hear your solutions.

McIntosh teacher shoots for game show stardom

The programming decision that moved "Jeopardy!" from 7:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on WXIA 11 Alive has aggravated a lot of local viewers, perhaps none more than Peachtree City resident and McIntosh High School English teacher Lynne Bruschetti, who will now have a hard time catching herself on TV when she appears on the program Oct. 20.

Library staffer earns master's degree

Rebecca Watts, reference specialist at the Peachtree City Library, received her master's degree in information science from Florida State University Aug. 2. She is the third staff member at the Peachtree City Library to hold a master's degree accredited by the American Library Association. As such, Watts is now eligible to apply for Georgia State Librarian certification.

Harmony Village rape suspect related to victim, police say

A Peachtree City man has been arrested for raping a woman at the Harmony Village Apartments Wednesday morning and then beating her and attempting to rape her a second time later in the afternoon, police said.

Suspect fights with officers after tip leads to whereabouts

A man fought two Peachtree City police officers who responded to a residence at Harmony Village Thursday morning on a tip there was a warrant for his arrest.

PTC cops find large amount of marijuana during traffic stop

A Newnan woman was arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop led officers to over 20 bags of marijuana in her car, police said.

Police Blotter

New library could come sooner

East Coweta residents could be checking out books at a new library sooner than originally planned.

County trying to project SPLOST revenue

While the Coweta County School System's Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax collections are running higher this year, the system is still worried about collections down the road.

Coweta schools get defibrillators

Nurses, athletic trainers and administrators from Coweta County middle and high schools received training in new AED defibrillators Thursday.

County schools dispute state data

Coweta County school officials are taking a two-pronged attack in countering the state's claims that several schools are in need of improvement.

ECHS band fundraiser tomorrow

Through the generosity of Paul McKnight, Jr., and his friends and associates, better known as the "Liars Club," the East Coweta Band Booster Club will hold its annual barbecue fundraiser tomorrow from 11 a.m.­3 p.m. at the East Coweta High School Athletic Complex, which is named in honor of McKnight.

Winpak Films reaches one year worked without a recordable injury

Winpak Films, Inc., in Senoia has reached a safety milestone achieved by few corporations. July 10, 2003, marked one calendar year worked without a recordable injury.

Thomas appointed to Ga. ITT

Governor Sonny Perdue appointed a Sharpsburg resident to the Georgia Board of Industry, Trade and Tourism last week.

Squires moves up at Piedmont

Piedmont Hospital has named Newnan's Mike Squires director of engineering. Squires will oversee all engineering department functions necessary in maintaining the Hospital's physical structures, HVAC,mechanical and electrical systems, utilities and grounds.

E. Coweta grad honored at CCSU

Jennifer Parks has been named the Outstanding Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Administrative Management Graduate for 2002/2003 from the School of Technology at Clayton College and State University.

Sports

SCAT recognizes Georgia All-Stars

The Southern Crescent Aquatic Team has announced its Georgia All-Stars for the 2002-2003 combined long course/short season. These swimmers have been recognized by Georgia Swimming for achieving outstanding times in one or more event in the past year. Awards are based on USA Swimming motivational time standards.

PTC Classic now taking applications

The Peachtree City Running Club is accepting applications for the 22nd running of the Peachtree City Classic road race, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18. The event actually consists of three separate races run on three separate courses that morning.

CCSU downs Lightning in exhibition

The Clayton College & State University men's soccer team opened its exhibition season with 7-1 victory Sunday over the Lightning Soccer Club U-18 squad at Laker Field.

Smith wins two golds at State Games of America

Haley Smith, a 9-year-old Peachtree City Flash track athlete from Tyrone, represented Georgia in the 2003 State Games of America in Connecticut. She brought home two gold medals, competing against 9- and 10-year-olds in the 800-meter run and 1,500-meter run, taking an early lead and finishing strong in both races.

Opinion

It's my job not to keep my mouth shut
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

It continues to amaze me how many people think that ministers have an obligation to keep their mouths shut, keep their opinions to themselves, and be, simply, "nice guys." Usually, when someone disagrees with me, over an opinion stated in this column, for example, they will say something like, "I can't believe that a 'man of the cloth' would say such a thing."

The bus doesn't stop here anymore, but there are other options
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

One man can only stand so much! I must speak out! I must have my say!

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