Vintage plane crash-lands

A $500,000 vintage aircraft crashed early Wednesday evening at Falcon Field while attempting to land, but the pilot and passenger received minor injuries according to emergency officials.

Planners to consider Kedron Target again

Developers of a proposed 260,000-square-foot addition to the Kedron Village center, described as “bigger than The Avenue,” hope to get the OK to proceed Monday night from the Peachtree City Planning Commission.

Candidates gear up for council races

“I don’t take this lightly,” Dan Tennant responded when a reporter asked last month why he appeared to be running the campaign of his life for relection to the Peachtree City Council — especially since, at the time, he had no announced competition.

Volunteers needed Saturday to aid cleanup at Line Creek Nature Area

The Line Creek Nature Area, a little-known bit of paradise that hugs the western border of Peachtree City, will be the beneficiary of hundreds of helping hands this weekend, when Fayette County residents pitch in as part of the 10th annual National Public Lands Day.

School system computers slammed

A computer virus launched worldwide to take advantage of a security flaw in Microsoft’s Windows 2000 and XP software systems infected the Fayette County School System’s network last week in a bad way, but repairs were expected to be complete and all electronic communication restored by Friday.

Sandy Creek student still critical after hit by car while in roadway

A Sandy Creek High School student remained in critical condition Thursday afternoon after he was struck by a vehicle on Jenkins Road Monday after school.

Dog Park hopes new site will please everyone

They say that the third time is the charm and the committee for the Peachtree City Dog Park certainly hopes so.

Mayor to proclaim Hispanic Heritage Month in PTC

At the City Council meeting in Peachtree City last night, Mayor Steve Brown was expected to proclaim Sept. 15-Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Peachtree City.

Police Blotter

Festivals galore this weekend

While the days may still be warm, there is a hint of fall in the air. Another indicator of the impending autumn is the return of all the beloved area festivals. Citizens and visitors to the area come out in droves to peruse arts and crafts, eat their favorite festival foods, be entertained by local singers, dancers and assorted performers, and have a generally good time with their family and friends in the community.

County sets publlic hearings for tax increase

For the first time in nearly 10 years, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners is looking at a tax hike.

School board sets tax hearings

Coweta County residents have two opportunities next week to make their feelings known about the school board's proposed tax hike.

Impact fees move closer to fruition

Senoia officials moved one step closer to an impact fee ordinance Monday night, but not before a lengthy discussion on how the money should be spent.

Newnan resident joins new clothing concept

Big Enough Clothes, a U.S. designer of children's high-quality, European-style clothing, has brought Newnan resident Erin Cooley onboard as a sales representative. Cooley will schedule personal shopping appointments with area parents to show off big enough's latest seasonal collection.

Obituaries

Sports

Triathlon sees large turnout

Organizers of the first Tri-PTC Sprint Triathlon called the event “a huge success,” as nearly 300 athletes took part and more than 150 volunteers participated.

CCSU golfers place 20th in N.C. tournament

The Clayton College & State University men's golf team shot a final round of 328, up 15 strokes from its opening round, to finish 20th in the Johnny Palmer/Old North State tournament at Old North State Club in Badin, N.C.

Opinion

Another story from a local military family
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

A few weeks ago, I proudly wrote about a young man in our church, Kyle Bond, who had successfully graduated from Marine Corps recruit training at Parris Island, S.C. Four years earlier, again bursting with pride, I wrote about my son, James, who enlisted in the U. S. Air Force. But there are other young men and women who are great sources of pride to the friends and families. Kathryn of Fayetteville writes:

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