The Fayette Citizen-Special Sections
Friday, March 19, 1999

News

Traffic questions plague Mews talks
A preliminary proposal for development at Walt Banks Road and Ga. Highway 54 is a scaled-down version of John Callaway's "Mews" project, buffered by step-down office and residential areas.

Association: 'Investigate sewage damage to Line Creek'
Two major sewage spills into Line Creek last summer accelerated preventive measures by the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority, but members of the Line Creek Association are calling for an assessment of long-term damage to the creek from the spills that totaled more than 1.5 million gallons.

Businessmen receive awards for cleanup of abandoned industrial sites
Rehabilitation of industrial property is a thankless, expensive job, but three Peachtree City businessmen at least will have received the thanks of city officials for a "major cleanup" in the city's industrial park, says building official Tom Carty.

Photocircuits' variance request still under fire from Planterra Ridge residents
The Peachtree City Council was expected to table a variance request from Photocircuits at last night's meeting, pending the outcome of discussions of a "mediation committee."

Shannon Mall gets name back; will undergo $10 million renovation project
By the time the holiday shopping season rolls around in November, visitors to Shannon Mall will notice a big difference in the look of the mall.

Pathways' SummerGrove project draws national attention
Pathway Communities newest development, SummerGrove, is starting to draw national attention because of the community's technological innovations.

PTC planners eye Kedron Smokerise
The Peachtree City Planning Commission considers the look of phase four of Kedron Hills at its regular meeting Monday March 22 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

PTC firefighters achieve national certification
Eighteen Peachtree City firefighters were recognized by City Council last night for achieving national certification, according to Chief Gerald Reed.

PTC Council retreat is tonight, tomorrow
Future uses of funds generated from Peachtree City's hotel/motel tax, a topic for discussion at the city's annual retreat this weekend, will affect both the city's Airport Authority and the Development Authority of Peachtree City.

PTC police arrest 2 hit and run drivers
Two more hit-and-run drivers were arrested in Peachtree City last week after incidents on Flat Creek Road and Wynnmeade Parkway, according to reports.

Population growth in Coweta
If you've been to the grocery store or any other business in Coweta County lately, you have probably seen some new faces checking out groceries or picking up their dry cleaning.

New zoning ordinances halted again
The approval of Senoia's new zoning ordinances were halted again Monday night after Mayor Joan Trammell agreed to meet with a group of concerned businessmen.

Shannon Mall renovation
By the time the holiday shopping season rolls around in November, visitors to Shannon Mall will notice a big difference in the look of the mall.

Pathway Communities newest development
Pathway Communities newest development, SummerGrove, is starting to draw national attention because of the community's technological innovations.

Sports

Coach Walker to lead the Patriots in football
With Spring practice for football right around the corner, Sandy Creek had to finalize their decision for who would coach the Patriots in 1999. And they have. On Monday night, the Fayette County School Board announced that Rodney Walker would be the Sandy Creek football coach and continue teaching on a part time basis.

Local kids can take lessons from Doyle baseball school
The Peachtree City Little League Baseball will be hosting the nationally recognized Doyle Baseball School on April 9-11.

Newnan-Coweta Chamber golf tourney coming soon
The 14th Annual Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be on Wednesday, May 12 at Orchard Hills Golf Club in Newnan.

Stan Smith talks Tennis
Famed Wimbledon winner, Stan Smith, spoke to the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce members at its breakfast meeting last week.

Panthers have a good Tuesday
The Starr's Mill boys and girls soccer team traveled to St. Pius on Tuesday night. They had been looking forward to this match since last year.