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Fleeing motorists to face felony charge In hopes of stemming deadly high-speed police chases, the Georgia legislature has approved a bill that would make those drivers guilty of a felony, facing a fine of up to $5,000 and up to five years in prison. Judge: DAPC didn’t discriminate against Rapson A federal court judge has ruled that the Development Authority of Peachtree City did not discriminate against former amphitheater director Kristi Rapson by paying her less than tennis center director Virgil Christian. Westside annexation on retreat agenda Talk of annexing the Westside — the entire Westside — will likely be the only topic that matters when members of the Peachtree City Council and city staffers finally gather next weekend for their annual two-day retreat to plan for the coming year. Police Blotter 
Planning commissioner denies racial comments A Senoia Planning Commission member is coming under fire for alleged racial comments made at a December meeting. City’s sewer system getting closer to completion Senoia residents should have a better idea next week of when the city’s sewerage system will be up and running. Progressive Dinner coming April 23-24 The silver is being polished and the yards are being groomed as residents in Senoia get ready for their annual showcase. Resolution honoring Jackson passes State Sen. Mitch Seabaugh’s (R-Sharpsburg) resolution to rename a portion of Interstate 85 for country star Alan Jackson passed the House of Representatives and is on the way to Gov. Perdue’s desk for his signature. Senate Resolution 569 honors the Georgian for his outstanding accomplishments in the music industry and as a Georgia citizen. New school venue schedule announced Last week’s inaugural performances and Sunday art exhibit at the Coweta County School System Centre for the Performing and Visual Arts kicked off a number of performances and events at the center over the next two months. Coweta-Fayette EMC sponsors learning program Last week’s inaugural performances and Sunday art exhibit at thCoweta-Fayette EMC and Discovery Channel School, a division of Discovery Channel, are providing middle school students with an exciting way to learn about electricity. Scout troop wins big prize The winner of the “Best Overall” Prize at the Coweta County Boy Scout Spring Camporee was, surprisingly, the newest and the smallest of the 15 troops competing: Troop #43 in Grantville Legislature approves bill to make fleeing police a felony Criminals who flee a police officer at high speeds or cause a collision that kills or injures an innocent party could be charged with a felony if a new bill is approved by the Georgia House of Representatives. Click Here to view complete listing of articles for this edition of The Citizen News | 