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Mayor: Mews is dead--again

Peachtree City Mayor Bob Lenox's remarks to City Council last night about The Mews development concluded that a decision refusing to rezone residential property for the shopping center "was the right one."

Dock on the way...

The handicapped-accessible dock, which is being built at the Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City by the Peachtree City Rotary Club, is nearing completion.

Coweta nixes latest Hwy. 34 shopping center rezoning

For the fourth time in the last three years, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners turned down a request for a shopping center near the intersection of Ga. Highway 34 and Fischer Road.

City negotiates low gas rate for PTC customers

The Peachtree City Council is expected to approve Peachtree Natural Gas as the preferred supplier for natural gas in the city, offering a negotiated low rate for the city's residences and businesses.

PTC gas negotiations a natural for Joe Morton

Peachtree City's assistant city manager, Joe Morton, has learned to be ruthless with numbers and gentle with people.

Rotary Club honors PTC F.D.

Peachtree City's Fire and Rescue Department received a new honor recently as Peachtree City Rotary Club President Wilder Davis presented the first ever Rotary Club Member-of-the-Year Award to volunteer firefighter Robert Hebert.

Russian doc observes PTC City Hall

There was a Russian in a heavy overcoat in Peachtree City's municipal complex last week, closely observing the workings of city departments.

Volunteer firefighters name new officers

New officers elected by the Peachtree City Volunteer Firefighters' Association were installed at the department's recent annual banquet at Whitewater Country Club.

Suspected pursesnatcher to be charged by PTC police

Peachtree City police have nabbed a thief they believe to be responsible for numerous purse thefts at local grocery stores, according to reports.

Commission nixes latest effort for Hwy. 34 shopping center

For the fourth time in the last three years, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners turned down a request for a shopping center near the intersection of Ga. Highway 34 and Fischer Road.

Attendance forums set

Parents who are concerned about the school system's proposed new attendance lines will have two upcoming forums to express their opinions.

Pedal power may soon become a reality

Cycling enthusiasts may soon have a new set of trails to explore, thanks to the efforts of the Coweta County Board of Commissioners.

Commission chastises builders

Builders in Coweta County will have to be a lot more careful after actions taken by the Coweta County Board of Commissioners this week.

Tax-saving seminar set

The Coweta County 4-H Volunteer Leader Association will meet next Thursday to discuss, "More money, less taxes."

County's low unemployment rate remains unchanged for November

Coweta County's unemployment rate remained unchanged in November, according to statistics recently by the state's labor department.

Senoia bank helps Newnan police keep the city safe

A joint effort by the Newnan Police Department and farmers and Merchants Community Bank has resulted in the opening of a police bike patrol post at the bank's location on Temple Avenue in Newnan.

Chamber offers business speaking program

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce and toastmasters International have started a Speechcraft program.