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PTC
has to pick up the pieces
The Peachtree City
Council will take the first step toward assuming management of the city's
tennis center and amphitheater from the Development Authority of Peachtree
City on Thursday when it considers an application for a so-called 501(c)6
tax-exempt status.
PTC
forms team to manage switch of tennis center, amphitheater
A transition team
made up of three of Peachtree City's highest-ranking employees has been
formed to address the most pressing issues surrounding change in management
duties at the Fred Brown Jr. Amphitheater and Peachtree City Tennis
Center.
Time
line of amphitheater, tennis center: Finances always troubling issue
The history
of one of the two entities under the Development Authority of Peachtree
City's control dates back to Fayette County's celebration of the Bicentennial
in 1976.
Father
on trial denies molesting son, 3
A Senoia woman testified
Monday that her son told her last year he had been molested two years
before by his biological father at a Tyrone residence.
Vivacious
women etched lasting lines in Fayette's history
Turn of
the century Fayette County was a world away from what is now our congested
suburban community. Although it was a poor farming area, the people that
built the towns were proud people, striking characters whose faces if
not for the early development of photography would have been lost forever.
Cathy's
compound could grow
The
southwest part of Fayette County could soon be home to a personal and
business retreat for one of Atlanta's corporate citizens.
County
objects to Tyrone's latest annexation efforts
It
looks like its going to be another messy annexation struggle between
Fayette County and one of its municipal governments.
Cox
offers her support to Perdue's SAT contest
Gov. Sonny Perdue
on Monday announced details of his own statewide program aimed at improving
SAT scores, an initiative that throws a little friendly competition
into the effort to pull Georgia’s scores above 50th place nationally.
Voter
registration deadline is Monday
Monday,
Oct. 6, is the deadline for registering to vote in time for the Nov.
4 municipal elections.
DAPC
issue likely to dominate election
The
decision last week by the Peachtree City Development Authority to give
up management responsibility of the city's tennis center and amphitheater
will surely loom large as a central issue in the elections to fill two
seats on City Council in November.
Deputy
hospitalized after crashing patrol car
A Fayette County
sheriff's deputy remained hospitalized Monday after he was injured when
his patrol car wrecked early Saturday morning.
Councilwoman's
police son making progress in recovery
The
police officer son of Peachtree City Councilwoman Annie McMenamin has
made a dramatic recovery after he was gravely injured during a shooting
Sept. 19 in Opelika, Ala.
Library
Commission learning to campaign correctly for library project
The
Peachtree City Library Commission met Monday night for a workshop session.
The goal was to discuss where they are in their process of spreading
the word about the bond referendum to renovate and expand the library.
Fayette
man recognized for creating virtual parole office, saving money
A Fayette County
man has been honored by the Georgia Parole Board for his innovative
idea that helped the agency save $70,000.
Starr's
Mill student is elected 'governor' of new 51st state
With a sluggish
economy resulting in a decrease in state revenues, today's governors
are finding themselves in a position where they have to make some tough
calls that are not always popular with their constituents.
Horne
to run for House
Newnan resident
Billy Horne will be a candidate in the Republican primary for Georgia
House District 86, which includes much of eastern and northeastern Coweta
County and part of Peachtree City in Fayette County. This district is
currently served by Lynn Westmoreland, who has announced his candidacy
for the Congressional seat currently held by Mac Collins.
Masonic
Lodge honors Huddleston
The
Fayetteville Masonic Lodge No. 711 F&AM installed and dedicated
a new flag pole to its past worshipful master, the late Grady L. Huddleston.
He was born and reared in the Clover community, now Peachtree City,
son of Robert Hamilton and Emily M. Pope Huddleston.
Old
Campbell County Homecoming this Saturday
Fairburn
will host Old Campbell County Homecoming this Saturday and the day will
be filled with fun for the whole family.
Reading
Seminar Scheduled for Fayetteville
What
can parents and teachers do to help their elementary school students
improve their reading skills? That question, and many others, will be
answered at a free seminar scheduled for the evening of Oct. 9 in Fayetteville.
Police
Blotter
Obituaries
Wedding Announcements
Birth Announcements
Home &
Garden
Building
on collections and making it a home
When
you step into Christi Estes’ home, your eyes will open wide at
two stories of lush apple green in the entryway. But it wasn’t
always that way. The Newnan home, a 1956 two-story Georgian, originally
was built by the owners of the Times-Herald. Hanging on her entry
wall are black and white photos of her home’s construction from
back issues of the paper.
Remodeled
kitchens invite families to come together
American homeowners
are expected to spend $214 billion this year on remodeling, to a large
extent putting their money where their mouths are: in the kitchen.
Get
your mower ready for hibernation
Four quick steps
for winter storage
Urban
forests, necessary by nature
Our nation’s
cities cover nearly 100 million acres of what was previously forestland.
About 25 percent of these acres remain wooded and many cities lie
on forest edges. Fewer trees are being re-planted as urban sprawl
consumes thousands of acres a day.
Bring
art and structure to your garden
Pergolas add space,
style and elegance
Sell
timber wisely
As fall approaches,
some landowners will begin thinking about selling timber. They may
have already begun receiving offers and inquiries about selling their
trees. At this point the landowner needs to seek the advice of a professional
forester. Timber is an investment that takes many years to grow and
the landowner owes it to himself to get the best possible price. Many
times a landowner doesn't realize what the real value of his timber
is, which is why assistance from a professional is usually necessary.
To
paint or not to paint the house
Q. The cedar
siding on our modified A-frame house needs to be re-stained. But a
neighbor suggests that we paint the house. Can you paint a house that
has been stained? To add further confusion, a different neighbor says
that painting the house will stop the wood from expanding and contracting,
leading to possible structural damage. What would you do? — R.L.,
Lake Geneva, Wisc.
Order
tree seedlings now for fall/winter planting
The Georgia Forestry
Commission continues accepting orders for seedlings to be planted
this fall and winter. Seedling price lists and application forms are
available at all Georgia Forestry Commission offices and are available
on line at www.gfc.state.ga.us. Interested
persons need to place their orders early so they can be assured of
the seedlings they want and will need this planting season. GFC is
offering several new species of hardwoods this year and are allowing
landowners to order hardwoods in quantities of 10, 50, 500, and 1000.
Five
tips to cut your heating bills
The bad news for
natural gas customers is getting worse. Families that shelled out
an average of $540 for the 2000 season now face a bone-chilling boost
to $860, the federal Energy Information Administration says.
- Prime Timers
Flu
season is on its way; get ready, get vaccinated
If you have not
already received your flu shot, now's the time. Flu season begins
in October and peaks between February and March. Influenza, or flu,
is responsible for approximately 36,000 deaths each year in the United
States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It's
never too late to start getting fit
Think you're too
out of shape to get fit? Or too old? If so, you're wrong. No matter
your fitness level or age, it's never too late to get in better shape.
Studies show that physical activity benefits everyone, so even if you've
never exercised before, you can still reap the rewards of a regular
fitness routine.
Persistent
treatment may delay nursing home placement for Alzheimer's patients
There’s encouraging
news for Alzheimer’s patients and their families: With persistent
treatment, it may be possible to delay the need for nursing home placement.
Business
Industry,
education teaming up in unique program
A
unique partnership between industry and education is brewing in Coweta
County.
Judy's
Nails opens second store
After 10 years of
serving a dedicated clientele in Peachtree City, Judy's Nails, a full-service
nail salon for men and women, is expanding its operations to include
a second salon in Fayetteville.
Spirit
of Industry nominations now being accepted by chamber
The Existing Industry
Council of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is now calling for
nominations and to solicit sponsorships for the annual Spirit of Industry
Awards.
Sports
Weekend
Dozens
of performances from Christian superstars fill Four Nights in October
The
Frederick Brown Jr.. Amphitheater has hosted some amazing acts this
summer, including some of the biggest acts in rock and roll history.
For four nights this week they will host some of the biggest names in
Contemporary Christian music with U-Night 17's Four Nights in October.
In addition to the concerts at the amphitheater, there will also be
an arts and crafts and food festival on Saturday and Sunday, extreme
game demonstrations, rockclimbing, bunjee jumping and more.
Hometown
girls makes good, Plumb returns for concert tomorrow night
When
Tiffany Arbuckle was growing up in Fayetteville and hanging out with
her friends at the Chick-fil-A, she never would have guessed that she
would have a career in music. She never thought she would be writing
songs for artists like Mandy Moore and Kaci, releasing CDs under the
name of Plumb and touring with some of the more popular acts in music
today or find herself mobbed by adoring fans on the streets of Manila.
That has happened though. Tiffany Arbuckle, now Plumb, is the very definition
of hometown girl makes good and tomorrow night she comes home for a
performance at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater.
Library
to host fiesta this Saturday
Highlighting the
contributions of Hispanic Americans, learning about the cultures from
which they come, is the focus of Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct.
15.
Local
bands come toether to help in battle against breast cancer
It
seems that there is an increasing number of "Battles of the Bands"
in the area each year.
NCT
announces 2004 series
Newnan Community
theatre recently announced its 2004 series. It is filled with classic
productions for the family, more challenging and adult work in the artists
series and two beloved children's productions.
I
believe I would fly
It
is a question that man has pondered for centuries: Which super power
would you choose, if you could choose one, and why? The debate has taken
place at water coolers, at lunch tables in cafeterias around the world,
at sleepovers and at parties where people play corny games. Today, I
will offer my thoughts on this query, going one by one down the list
and figuring out the pros and cons on both sides.
Classical
pianist to perform at Heritage of Peachtree
Hugh Waddy will
perform a classical piano concert Sunday, Oct. 5, at Heritage of Peachtree
Retirement and Assisted Living Community. The concert is the second
in their "Sunday Afternoon with the Arts" series.
"Riverdance"
makes its way into town for eight performances
It will
feel like St. Patrick's Day in Atlanta this week.
Religion
Mr.
Miller's secrets of the vine
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
At this season of
the year, I say to myself, "It's Miller time." That is to
say, it's time to head over to Harold and Sarah Miller's muscadine and
scuppernong vineyard. No other fruit satisfies the palate in the fall
like our wonderful southern grapes. A football game with UGA winning
and a bowl of sweet, luscious scuppernongs is just about good as it
gets this side of heaven.
St.
Andrew's gets go-ahead for new construction, renovation plans
The Episcopal Diocese
of Atlanta recently approved planned renovations and new building construction
for St. Andrew's in-the-Pines Episcopal Church on Peachtree Parkway
in Peachtree City.
Inman
to welcome Bert Lance as guest speaker October 19
Bert
Lance, former director of the Office of Management and Budget under
former President Jimmy Carter, will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m.
service at Inman United Methodist church on Laity Sunday, Oct. 19. Lance
also is well known as a sought-after lay speaker in the North Georgia
United Methodist Conference.
Registration
deadline is today for Flat Creek Baptist's Oct. marriage seminar
Today
is the deadline for registration for a two-day marriage enrichment weekend
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, at Flat Creek Baptist Church. The cost
is $25 per couple.
Annual
Fall Festival at Flat Creek Baptist will be different this year
Members
of Flat Creek Baptist Church will offer something a little different
this year as they celebrate their annual fall festival a camp out and
sleepover on the grounds. The event will be Friday, Oct. 31 (Halloween
night), beginning at 6 p.m.
Christ
Our Hope plans Camp Calvin retreat
Adult
members of Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church will have their fall retreat
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11, at Camp Calvin in Hampton. The
event will begin with dinner at 7 p.m. Friday and will conclude Saturday
at 3 p.m.
Peachtree
City UMC offers grief recovery group each Wednesday
GriefShare,
a grief recovery support group sponsored by Peachtree City United Methodist
Church, meets each Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. in room 306 at the Robinson
Road campus, 225 Robinson Rd. in Peachtree City. Childcare is available
for children through fifth grade with reservations. There is a $15 workbook
fee but scholarships are available for those in need.
Body
of Christ Church to host family events
The Body of Christ
Church International, U.S.A., in College Park, will host three "family
events" during the month of October.
Religion
Briefs
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Opinion
Thanks
a lot, DAPC, for this fine mess you've left us
By CAL
BEVERLY
Publisher
Consider these fictitious,
hypothetical situations:
Try
a different view about kids riding buses
By
J. FRANK LYNCH
jflynch@theCitizenNews.com
Parents who live
in one development on Fayetteville's far-western fringes have found
an economical, reasonably safe and healthy alternative to get their
children to and from school each day.
Darkness
falls on Pylant Street: Senoia loses one of its treasures
By JOHN
THOMPSON
jthompson@TheCitizenNews.com
When you live in
a small town everything is magnified, and Senoia is no exception.
After
Sept. 11 lessons, why are we disregarding eco-terrorism?
By ELAN
JOURNO
Editor at The Ayn Rand Institute
As we combat Islamic
terrorism abroad, we must recognize the deadly threat posed by a homegrown
source, one that since 1997 has been responsible for over 600 attacks
and has inflicted more than $100 million in property damage.
- LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
Dev.
Authority had no budget until last year
Your Sept. 26 piece
stated that the overruns on the Tennis Center expansion were $2 million.
Actually, we believe them to be around $500,000.
Without
getting Christian's side, how can truth be found?
Since your article
was in the "opinion" category, my opinion is that what you've
written is unprofessional, at best.
Looks
like Mayor Brown was right: Authority mismanaged
When my wife handed
me The Citizen with this headline, she said, "Are you surprised?"
What a joke. I remember writing an opinion response almost two years
ago regarding the concern that the "new mayor" was going to
do "bad things" to the PTC Authority, and specifically, the
Tennis Center. Looks like he (Steve Brown) was absolutely correct in
his assessment.
Direct
PAC, city differ on TDK status
Direct PAC's side
of it
PTC's
official position
I wanted to provide
some additional information following receipt of the e-mail below, on
which Mr. Schlosser copied me. For the record, the mayor and council
unanimously passed a resolution of support for the project on Sept.
5, 2002, and then unanimously voted to approve $170,000 in funding for
the project on Feb. 6, 2003.
PAC
endorses Kourajian
DIRECT PAC announces
that it is endorsing Stuart Kourajian in his run for a seat on the Peachtree
City Council. Mr. Kourajian receives our endorsement because he exemplifies
the values we consider important for elected officials in our city.
'Nonjudgmental'
position is self-contradictory
In Mr. T.J. Parker's
article, ["Bible has been used and misused through millennia,"
The Citizen, Sept. 17, 2003] he takes Pastor Keith Turner to task for
being "keen to judge," "dogmatic," "a minister
of propaganda," "prejudiced," and for being, well, un-Christian.
It seems not to have occurred to him that his article, just like that
of Pastor Turner, is based on a point of view which presupposes his
own set of standards for right and wrong, what is moral and what is
not, and how people are to behave when they express themselves in public
debates.
Rowdy
concert-goers get away with bad behavior
There are few things
more valued in this world than a person one can count on. When that
person says that things will be fixed, they will be fixed. We used to
have that kind of person in charge of the amphitheater in Peachtree
City.
Why
did paper give forum to a convicted murderer?
Like many people
in Fayette County I followed the disappearance of Beverley Watson in
both the newspapers and on television. I for one felt the coverage was
balanced and fair. I kept what I thought was an open mind but, in the
end, like the jury, was convinced Jim Watson was in fact guilty of murder.
Adidas
contract being changed, issues addressed
[Editor's note:
The following statement was read Sept. 25 by Tate Godfrey, chairman
of the Development Authority of Peachtree City. He was responding to
a detailed resignation letter from Vice Chairman Scott Bradshaw last
week in which Bradshaw laid out in detail the financial and personnel
problems facing the authority in its management of the Tennis Center
and the amphitheater. That letter plus the Adidas contract mentioned
below is online at www.TheCitizenNews.com. Following this statement,
Godfrey read a letter in which the DAPC resigned from its management
contract with the city and turned the two venues back over to the city,
as of the end of October.]
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