Friday, August 29, 2003

Hwy. 74 changing north to south

After years of hibernation, development is increasing at a dizzying pace along Ga. Highway 74 north from Peachtree City to I-85.

Library commission discusses campaign for bond referendum

Peachtree City residents are going to hear a lot more about the bond referendum for the library renovation and expansion in the coming months.

An 'exceptionally good time' had by all

Mary Haas and Nancy Jurchenko of the Peachtree City Library started the Exceptionally Good Time Program earlier this year upon the suggestion of Erin Hoffman, a young woman with Down's Syndrome who worked at the library. According to Hoffman, who was very active with the Special Olympics, there were not a lot of fun things to do for her and some of her friends who were older and had jobs or health problems. As Hoffman said, sometimes they just needed a place to hang out.

Playground fundraiser Sept. 5

Planterra Ridge resident Colleen Sugar and the All Children's Playground Committee announce that fundraising for the third and final phase of the totally handicapped-accessible playground in Peachtree City is underway.

Poolman to run for PTC council seat

And then there were two.

Fayette drug agents participate in federal sting to take out Mexican smugglers in Atlanta

The Fayette County Sheriff's Department's Drug Task Force was lauded Thursday for its participation in a federal drug sting that targeted a Mexican organization distributing drugs in the metro Atlanta area.

Organizer of NAACP meeting on schools stresses 'positive'

Delvonnie M. Burgess says she's just a member of the community trying to create a "positive experience" in Fayette County, with hopes that her efforts spread throughout the Southeast.

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Hwy.74 drawing study interest from several cities

After years of hibernation, development is increasing at a dizzying pace along Ga. Highway 74 north from Peachtree City to I-85.

A full weekend of festivals and events in Coweta County

One could make an argument that this weekend is the most exciting weekend of the year in Coweta County.

Grantville writer Wilson gets first novel published

David A. Wilson, a lifelong Grantville resident, seems to fit all the criteria of a good horror author/playwright.

System happy with SAT scores

Coweta school officials are feeling pretty good about the release of SAT scores this week.

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