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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.
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