Friday, November 28, 2003

Venues to be self-supporting in 2004 budgets

No crime uncovered in GBI, PTC probes of city development authority

Post 1 winner Rutherford: 'It's time to move on'

Judi-ann Rutherford easily won Tuesday’s runoff election for the Post 1 Peachtree City Council seat, beating opponent Lee Poolman by nearly 3-1 in a nonpartisian race that some said came down to choosing which candidate had the lesser conflict if elected.

Academy gives citizens firsthand look at police work

They’ve been getting their hands wet in police work, from processing a crime scene to deciding whether they need to shoot a suspect during a computer-driven live simulation.

The 11th hour - literally

Council sets Sunday night meeting to solve venue problems

Local girl aids horses during California wildfires

The footage of the California wildfires las month were haunting, but many viewers in this part of the country felt safe, as the fires were occurring thousands of miles away.

Police: Career criminals popping up more often in PTC

A traffic stop late Monday night led Peachtree City police to an armed man with a long criminal history, according to reports.

New PTC logo, slogan on Dec. 4 Council agenda

Though the Peachtree City Council remains bitterly divided over the creation of a tourism board, and the future of the tourism board itself remains in limbo, the council will be asked to consider a new city logo and slogan at its Dec. 4 meeting that informs visitors they’d better “plan to stay.”

Police Blotter

 

Seabaugh hopes to find gold on his California trip

State Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (R-Sharpsburg) has his bags packed, and is hopeful of bringing business back to Georgia from California next week.

Principal's death leaves system reeling

“She was a very neat lady and extremely well-liked.”

Scott Smith starting his sheriff's run early

“It’s time for a change.”

With these words, Scott Smith is scouring Coweta County looking for votes and supporters in his race to be Coweta County’s next sheriff.


Hartsfield-Jackson expects record crowds

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport officials are in full holiday mode to get passengers to their seasonal destinations this week.

Habitat walk tomorrow in Senoia

The Thompson family in Senoia is sponsoring the first “Walk for Humanity ... Mike’s Journey,” a 5K walk through the Senoia to benefit Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity.

Sharpsburg Sharpshooters hear Kennesaw speaker

Harper Harris, lead interpreter for the Southern Museum of Civil War Locomotive History, recently spoke to the Sharpsburg Sharpshooters Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 1729 in Sharpsburg.

Christmas Bird Count

The health of birds provides a gauge by which scientists can measure the health of Planet Earth.

ECHS students named AP Scholars

Six East Coweta High School students have been announced as AP Scholars by the College Board, in recognition of exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program exams.

Marchese piced for exec. board

Coweta County Assessor Mike Marchese has been elected to the Georgia Association of Assessing Officials Executive Board from the North District.

Seabaugh, other senators to host town meeting on schools Dec. 1

Concerns over the No Child Left Behind Act, low-ranking Georgia SAT scores and school funding cuts predicted for next year’s General Assembly session have prompted three area state senators to organize a Dec. 1 town hall meeting for the region.

 

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