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220 modular homes coming to PTC

When Ravin Homes starts putting homes in Peachtree City's Cedarcroft subdivision, they'll seem to come out of nowhere.

$$ millions needed to upgrade PTC sewer

Millions of dollars in expansions and improvements to the sewer system will be needed to handle Peachtree City's build-out population by the year 2007, the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority learned this week.

WASA grapples with EPD fine, installing new data system

Managing odor problems, taking care of old barrels and other waste at the Flat Creek treatment plant, and working with the state on remedies for a major sewage spill last summer continue as major discussion and action items for the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority (WASA).

Present 'when the lights came on' in Fayette, PTC pioneer Farr still shines

You don't know anything about Peachtree City until you've eaten peas and cornbread at Floy Farr's table.

Single car wreck Sunday night on Sandy Creek Road fatal to F'ville man

A single-car accident Sunday night Jan. 31 claimed the life of a Fayetteville man, according to reports from the Fayette County Sheriff's Department's traffic division.

PTC planners to discuss stricter codes for old homes

Housing codes to manage maintenance of older homes and businesses will be discussed again in a public hearing Monday at the Peachtree City Planning Commission meeting.

PCDA drops plans to seek its own foreign trade zone

Peachtree City apparently will not seek its own Foreign Trade Zone status but will realign with Georgia Foreign Trade Zone Inc.

PTC firefighters earn national accreditation

Peachtree City Fire Department hosted practical examinations for National Professional Qualification Firefighter Levels I and II conducted by the Georgia Firefighter's Standards and Training Council Jan. 30. The examinations were conducted at Neely Fire Station #82.

New attendance lines up for grabs

Parents who are curious about where their children will be going to school next year should plan to be at Tuesday's Coweta County Board of Education meeting.

Tech chief rebuffs rumors

Carroll Tech President Janet Ayres came calling on the Coweta County Board of Commissioners Tuesday to reassure the county's leaders of the school's commitment to the county.

Boards square off over inspections; county threatens construction halt

County officials are threatening to issue a cease-and-desist order on construction of new schools, unless building inspectors get better access to new buildings.

Sewer time in Senoia?

After many years, countless studies and several city governments, the city of Senoia narrowed down its options for providing sewerage for the town's residents.

Senoia extends building moratorium

Developers eager to unearth some red dirt in Senoia will have to wait at least two more months after actions taken at Monday night's council meeting.

County awarded $3 million state loan to upgrade water system

Gov. Roy Barnes announced approval late last week of a $3 million Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority loan for Coweta County.

County's visitors bureau commended by board

The Coweta County Convention and Visitors' Bureau continues to win accolades.

Historic preservation workshops are scheduled

Residents who want to spruce up their historic buildings can get helpful tips in two workshops set for the next few weeks.

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