Friday, January 16, 2004

New trial denied, Watson will appeal to Ga. Supreme Court

James Lamar Watson Jr., convicted of murdering his wife in 1997 and dumping her body in a wooded area of south Fulton County, will not be getting a new trial.

Brown: City needs to lead region

Peachtree City needs to discover its role as a regional leader into the next generation, with the fate of the entire South Metro area relying on the planned community’s vision, Mayor Steve Brown said Thursday.

Peachtree City ready to take over venues

At 12:01 a.m. on Monday, the Peachtree City Tourism Association will assume full responsibility of the city’s amphitheater and tennis center — ending months of controversy and speculation, and bringing to a close one of the more unpleasant chapters in Peachtree City’s 45-year history.

Ten apply to fill 4 vacant DAPC slots

Interviews will be conducted starting Saturday of the 10 Peachtree Citians who’ve applied for appointments to fill four vacancies on the Development Authority of Peachtree City board of directors.

Seabaugh submits his own bill to restore PTC golf cart perks

Sen. Mitch Seabaugh has introduced companion Senate legislation that mirrors Rep. Lynn Westmoreland’s House bill proposing a change in state law that would allow unlicensed drivers to operate golf carts in Peachtree City again.

Pharmacist gets 5 years prison for stealing medication for sale in Nigeria

A Fayette woman was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday for stashing over $103,000 in prescription medication at her home after she stole it from a south Fulton County pharmacy.

One of two suspects in armed robbery plot charged by deputies

Fayette County sheriff’s deputies have filed stolen vehicle and other charges against a woman they believe was plotting to rob a north Fayette convenience store early Tuesday morning.

Blood drive, health fair Monday

Southern Regional Health System's Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is conducting

Mayor Brown's 2004 'State of the City' address

Here is the text of Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown's State of the City address given on Thursday, Jan. 15, at a lunch meeting of the Peachtree City Rotary Club.

More commercial may be headed for east Coweta

Early next month, residents on the east side of the county will have their chance to say whether they want more commercial development in their neighborhood.

Commuters facing construction for the next two years

Residents traveling between Newnan and Peachtree City face an increased challenge in their commutes this week: Dirt movers and construction workers.

Public works director's death stuns Senoia

The message on the sign at Big Jim’s Wing Shack in Senoia sums of the feelings of the small town this week: “Pray for the Hogans.”

Newnan resident redies art exhibit for Museum of Aviation

Newnan resident Marc Stewart has always been passionate about two things in his life — aviation and art — so it should come as no surprise that he has made a successful career by uniting the two.

Commission supports road renamings for two

By the end of the General Assembly session this spring, two of Coweta County’s most prominent residents could have their names affixed to roadways.

Turin woman arrested for stolen vehicle charge

A Turin woman was arrested in north Fayette County early Tuesday after she and another man were setting up a getaway car for an armed robbery attempt at an all-night convenience store, police said.

 

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