PTC Development Authority hands tennis center, amphitheater back to City Council; executive director resigns

Saying the operation of the Peachtree City Tennis Center and Frederick Brown Amphitheater had become too much for a part-time board to manage, the Development Authority of Peachtree City Thursday night resigned from its management contract with the city council and handed the two venues back to the city.

DAPC lawyer: 'It's a mistake'

"It's a mistake," said the attorney for the Development Authority of Peachtree City about language in a contract that gave Adidas exclusive rights inside the Tennis Center pro shop, but makes the cash-strapped DAPC guarantee $366,306 in sales of Adidas products over five years.

Embattled director: 'Steve Brown wants to destroy me'

"Steve Brown wants to destroy me," said Virgil Christian Thursday, just hours before a special called meeting of the Development Authority of Peachtree City at which Christian was expected to lay down an ultimatum.

Adidas hosts local tennis tourney this weekend

In the midst of uncertainty about the very direction of the Peachtree City Tennis Center itself, one of the facility's sponsors is hosting a major college tournament at the site this weekend.

Final concert of series will go on as planned

According to Frederick Brown Jr. amphitheater director Donna Romeo, the show will go on.

Former doctor found guilty of sexual battery

A former Fayetteville obstetrician and gynecologist was convicted Tuesday of making inappropriate physical advances towards two employees at his local clinic, which has since been shut down.

Phase II and II of Kedron Village Retail Center discussed in workshop format again

History played a major part at the meeting of the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night, as staff, developers and residents came together to discuss Phase II and III of the Kedron Village Retail Center.

Peachtree City residents shine on the small screen

Interior and exterior design shows involving friends, family and neighbors are all the rage these days. Stop a stranger on the street and ask who their favorite designer on "Trading Spaces" is, and you're likely to get a 30-minute dissertation on the benefits of Vern, Genevieve or Frank.

Dog Park finds a home in McIntosh Trail complex

Peachtree City pooches can party like animals come spring, now that the city council has signed off on a permament site for the long-proposed “dog park” on three acres of wooded land within the city-owned McIntosh Trail recreation complex.

Central expanding to Senoia

Coweta County officials are set to unveil today a unique partnership between the Coweta County School System and Hollywood.

Coweta could get greener, thanks to Atlanta

An Atlanta lawsuit settlement could result in some Of Coweta County's greenspace being preserved.

Beer and wine talks stalled

It's going to be a while before you can hoist a cold beer while watching a Sunday football game in a Coweta County restaurant.

TDK extension delayed

At this pace, it's anybody's bet which of two road projects bridging the Fayette-Coweta county line will be the first to the finish.

Sports

Heritage ups record to 5-0-1

The Heritage Hawks boys varsity soccer team added to its win total last week with two region victories.

Full slate of racing action last weekend at Senoia Speedway

Here is the order of finish in last weekend’s races at Senoia Speedway.

Community sports briefs

The Fayette County Recreation Department is looking for dependable scorekeepers who want to earn extra money for a fun job. Needed for Monday through Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Evening schedule typically consists of three games per night. Learn the rules of basketball, softball and more. Call 770-461-9714 for more information.

Opinion

Every American generation has had patriots ready to defend freedom
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

I have written somewhere in the neighborhood of 350 articles for The Citizen newspapers. A number of those articles have generated letters and some of those letter are truly worthy of sharing. With his permission, I share with you a letter from Marine combat veteran Jim Lowe of Peachtree City:

Playing by the rules and getting a little bit of help from your friends
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

The math test was hard, possibly the worst test that Old Miss Crabtree had ever given, and I wasn't doing so well. Something needs to happen, or I'm gonna flunk this test, I thought.

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