Brown tells Dunn city deserves share of county's rec plan

Mayor Steve Brown has written County Commission Chairman Greg Dunn to express displeasure that a new long-range plan to improve county recreation facilities omits Peachtree City entirely.

Three candidates throw hats into ring

Candidates have until 4:30 p.m. today to qualifying to run for one of two Peachtree City Council seats up for grabs in November.

New restaurant, gym expansion on the way

If you are a member of World Gym in Peachtree City or a fan of the Taco Mac restaurants, you have reason to rejoice. Eventually.

Halterman named assistant manager for $104,000 a year

Peachtree City didn't have to go far to find someone to fill the new assistant city manager's job just a flight of stairs.

USTA honors Tennis Center

The Peachtree City Tennis Center has been recognized by the United States Tennis Association as anOutstanding Public Tennis Center, and representatives of the Center traveled to New York last week during the U.S. Open to accept the award.

WASA approves budget for 2004 capital improvement programs

It had been a while since the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority had had a meeting. The group convened Monday night and approved the budget for the capital improvement program for fiscal year 2004 after a summer hiatus.

Campaign for library expansion to get boost from local youth

The campaign to get the bond referendum for the Peachtree City library expansion and renovation passed got some new allies Wednesday night, though the majority of them can't vote yet.

Watson attorneys argue today for new murder trial in Fulton

Convicted last summer of murdering his wife Beverley in 1997, Fayette resident James Lamar Watson Jr. will have his motion for a new trial heard in court by the same Fulton County judge who presided over the trial.

Child identification kit with DNA sample offered by PTC police

The Peachtree City Police Department is offering a free child identification kit to parents which includes a way to save a sample of the child's DNA should it ever be needed in the future.

Police Blotter

Grantville school gets board OK; funding uncertain

Residents in Grantville breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday night as the Coweta County Board of Education approved the construction a new school in the western Coweta hamlet.

Newnan High celebrates homecoming next week

The Cougar Carnival comes to Coweta County the week of Sept. 15-19 for Newnan High School's homecoming.

Councilman to challenge mayor in Senoia election

There will be at least one new face on the Senoia City Council in January.

No phoning home from the administration building

The Coweta County Commission gave a thumbs-down for the second time this year on a proposal to install a pay phone in the tax commissioner's office.

Newnan Presbyterian to celebrate 175th anniv. all month

Guest ministers, a Scottish kirkin' complete with a bagpiper, a chimes concert and the annual outdoor church picnic will highlight a September of celebration for Newnan Presbyterian Church as the congregation celebrates the institution's 175th anniversary.

Obituaries

Sports

Local pro tennis tourney continues

Quarterfinal play is set for today in the Goody Products USTA Women's Pro Championships, a $25,000 USTA Pro Circuit event at the Peachtree City Tennis Center.

Triathlon set for tomorrow

Local athletic enthusiasts have come together to organize the first annual Tri-Peachtree City triathlon, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13.

CCSU opens running season

The Clayton College & State University cross country teams begin their ninth season this Saturday a little banged up. But if both teams can overcome these early season setbacks, head coach Mike Mead looks for his squads to pick up where they left off last season.

How to help stranded coastal wildlife

Have you ever wondered what to do if you see a stranded dolphin or whale while visiting Georgia's beaches? If you visit the Georgia coast on a regular basis, it's possible that you could be faced with this situation.

Opinion

The answers to our nation's future are in Christians and in churches
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

It's Sept. 12 now, two years and a day after the Sept. 11.

Mister Safety takes an ambulance ride, but this time it's as a patient
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

"Boy, that looks bad!" is a good indicator that you need to go to the hospital, especially when you hear the phrase repeatedly.

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