News

PTC: More info needed before OK for Flat Creek golf course wetlands

A proposed wetlands area adjacent to Flat Creek Golf Course isn't wet yet, and won't be until the Peachtree City Planning Commission is satisfied that the plan for creation of the wetlands meets all city requirements.

Vandals desecrate Sumner Rd. cemetery

The final resting-place of James and Sarah Loyd hasn't been altogether restful, but one of their descendants is doing his best to make sure they are finally at peace.

New emission tests start this week

Starting this week, residents in Fayette and Coweta counties with older-model cars will be required to undergo an advanced test to help keep the region's air clean.

Holiday Inn replaces Comfort Suites brand in PTC; 54/74 sites reviewed

Peachtree City's Comfort Suites on Newgate Road and Ga. Highway 74 will convert to Holiday Inn and Suites around the first of November, says a representative of the Noble Investment Group.

PTC Recreation Commission seeks public input on master plan

With a master plan for recreation a few steps closer to reality, the Peachtree City Recreation Commission has set up a public workshop for Oct. 12 to discuss progress on the plan, says Leisure Services Director Randy Gaddo.

New emission tests start this week

Starting this week, residents in Coweta and Fayette counties with older-model cars will be required to undergo an advanced test to help keep the region's air clean.

New park to open next April

By next spring, soccer moms should be dropping off their athletic children at Coweta County's newest recreational facility on Ga. Highway 16.

First Citizens acquires three bank branches

First Citizens Corporation of Newnan and Community First Banking Company of Carrollton announced late last week an agreement that allows First Citizens to acquire three branch banks from the Carrollton-based company.

Flood Updates

Residents in Coweta County got good news on two weather-related "fronts" this week.

Building Permits

Although new home sites are still popping up throughout the county, the total value of building permits issued in the county last month dropped by nearly 21 percent, compared to Sept. 1997.

Commissioners face busy agenda Tuesday morning

The Coweta County Board of Commissioner will hold their first meeting of October this Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Obituaries

Picnic is set for Sunday

Are you ready for an old-fashioned picnic?

Newnan gets DOT grant

The Georgia Department of Transportation recently announced the approval of the Downtown Newnan Streetscape Project in Coweta County.

Sports Calendar

Monster Trucks to roll in Woodstock this weekend

This Friday and Saturday The Carl Black Buick/Pontiac/GMC Dixie Monster Truck Nationals are coming to Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga.

Find out where your team is playing

Local man to clown around at rodeo

"When you're a rodeo clown, you don't think about the danger. It is everywhere and if you stop to worry, that's when you get hurt."