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Wednesday, June 2, 2004

Council to decide on PTC bypass

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@thecitizennews.com

A proposal to lift Peachtree City’s annexation and multi-family housing moratoriums will be considered again by the city council Thursday night.

Fayette ranks #18 in best places to live in America

By JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@thecitizennews.com

A new study confirms what many Fayette County residents already know: They’re living in a great place.

Delta salaries add $330 million to Fayette economy

By JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@thecitizennews.com

As you get your weekly groceries, or take another shopping trip to the Fayette Pavilion or the Avenue in Peachtree City, look around at some of your fellow shoppers. They’re probably spending some of the $330 million that Delta Air Lines pumps into the local economy.

Open Meeting law inapplicable, says county attorney

By JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@thecitizennews.com

Fayette County’s top commissioner and attorney are both denying the county committed any Open Meetings violations during their recent spats with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department.

Chief: Segways don’t belong on PTC cart paths

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@thecitizennews.com

The Segway Human Transporter, a two-wheeled transportation marvel, has been graded with a “D” by the Peachtree City Police Department. Officers wanted to determine if the vehicle is suited to operate on the city’s golf cart paths.

Police: Bus window shattered, likely by shot from BB gun

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizenNews.com

No one was injured when a school bus window was shattered by what police think was a shot from a BB gun in the Windsor Estates subdivision last Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

Bomb squad handles suspicious package on Birch Court

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizenNews.com

Several homes on Birch Court were evacuated Friday morning after a suspicious package was found when officials served an eviction notice at a home there.

Local builder pleads guilty to defrauding homeowners

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizenNews.com

A Fayette County builder has pled guilty to failing to pay for materials and subcontractors on nine local homes, causing liens to be filed on the properties, officials said.

Glenn forms advisory committee

At a press conference last week, Dylan Glenn announced the formation of a Veterans Advisory Committee. Glenn, a Republican candidate for Georgia's 8th Congressional District, brought together the group of retired military officers at Fayetteville's historic courthouse square before a group of campaign supporters who turned out for the announcement.

Work party set for Line Creek

Southern Conservation Trust is hosting a guided trail walk and work party at Line Creek Nature Area June 5 to celebrate the 12th annual National Trails Day, a signature trail awareness program of the American Hiking Society.

Meet and greet set

The Rotary Club of Peachtree City is hosting a Meet and Greet the Candudates night.

Fayette Co. Marshals enforcing sign rules ... even for candidates

With the political season upon us, campaign signs are sprouting up all over Fayette County.

Parade, fireworks set for July 3

The Peachtree City Independence Day Parade and Fireworks will be held July 3 this year to avoid conflict with Sunday morning services and traditions. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. July 3, rain or shine. The rain date for the fireworks only will be Sunday, July 4.

Wingo Wins Award

Fayette County Tax Commissioner George Wingo has been named Tax Commissioner of the Year by the Georgia Association of Taxing Officials.

Collins Receives Endorsement

Rep. Mac Collins, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate,received the endorsement of the Government Is Not God PAC (GING-PAC).

 

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