Three Sandy Creek High graduating seniors are among the elite few nationwide receiving full Air Force ROTC scholarships.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is challenging local cyclists to “take the ride of your life” by participating in the 2007 Tour de Cure, an annual cycling event that raises funds for diabetes this Sunday at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone.

After months of discussion and debate, Tyrone’s comprehensive plan will be sent to state officials for approval.

But the decision to transmit the plan was not without debate, as town planner Jonathan Lewis came under fire during Thursday night’s Town Council meeting.

The following arrests were made by Fairburn Police between April 25 and May 1:

Curtis Robinson, 47, Fairburn, criminal trespass

Fayetteville resident Christie Edmondson, 37, got a $300 Million Gold Rush scratch ticket recently from her father, scratched it off, and blacked out for a few seconds. That's because the ticket announced she was a winner of a million dollars.

The Army Ground Forces Band will perform "Honoring the Spirit of America," a celebration through patriotic music and song, May 26 at the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville.

[Editor’s note: Known to many as Sambo, Dr. Ferrol Sams Jr. has written a roman á clef, a novel in which real people appear with made-up names. The Fayetteville physician’s first novel — 1982’s “Run with the Horsemen,” published when he was 60 — was a regional bestseller and won several awards. Below is a section of his newest work — “Down Town” — in which the origin of Peachtree City, thinly disguised as Magnoliadale, is described.]

Fayette Sheriff’s Drug Task Force made seven arrests and seized street-level quantities of marijuana and methamphetamine after executing four search warrants at two locations Thursday.

If appearances hold true it looks as if the vote to create the City of South Fulton will be postponed. But in the middle of the mix came a vote Thursday night by the pro-city South Fulton Concerned Citizens, Inc. (SFCC), asking Gov. Sonny Perdue to veto House Bill (HB) 725 on which the new city limits is currently based.

Fayetteville resident Christie Edmondson, 37, got a $300 Million Gold Rush scratch ticket recently from her father, scratched it off, and blacked out for a few seconds. That's because the ticket announced she was a winner of a million dollars.

The Starr's Mill Panthers traveled to Gray, Ga. Wednesday afternoon to face the Jones County Greyhounds in the second round of the AAAA playoffs.

After a lengthy discussion Thursday night, Tyrone's leaders agreed to send the much-debated comprehensive plan to the ARC and the Department of Community Affairs for approval.

PTC Council says 'not so fast' to speed barriers

The speed bumps in the Planterra Ridge subdivision will stay just a bit longer.

The Peachtree City City Council tabled the topic of speed cushions in Planterra Ridge until their June 21 meeting. In the meantime, they would like to examine the speeds in certain areas and determine if fewer speed cushions in more strategically placed areas would reduce speed in the area and continue to deter traffic.

From left are the Cowardly Lion, Antonio Mathis, Dorothy, Rachael Snow, Scarecrow, Dan LeeDay and the Tin Man, Chris Kilpatrick.

The Campus, a small, independent learning center in Peachtree City that serves as a private home school for close to 120 students during the day and 70 at night, recently held their second annual Valediction Ball - A Farewell Black Tie Affair - at Crosspoint Community Church in Peachtree City.

Children from all over got to enhance their imaginations and step behind the controls of heavy equipment at last weekend’s Touch A Truck event in Peachtree City.

Officials asking for cooperation in staking out fireworks viewing spots

Peachtree City officials are hoping to convince fans of the city’s July 4th fireworks to hold off a little on staking out a seating area at their favorite viewing spot.

Residents will get chance to lob questions at town hall meeting

Mayor Harold Logsdon will host a “Town Hall” meeting Tuesday, June 19 focusing on current and future growth, transportation and redevelopment issues.

Can’t use Internet on computer, cellphone or other device

A McDonough man charged with using the Internet to try and arrange sex with a girl he thought was 14 years old has been granted bond.

Organizers of the 9th Annual Peachtree City Memorial Day Celebration want to pay special tribute to those who have been wounded in the line of duty. They invite any wounded service members and their families to the event on May 28, starting at 9 a.m. at City Hall Plaza in Peachtree City.

Man accused of trying to grab deputy’s gun in scuffle

A north Fayette man accused of attempting to wrestle a deputy’s gun from its holster while he was being handcuffed Aug. 25 has been acquitted by the jury in the case.

No victims found, but shell casings recovered

Fayetteville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at Weatherly Walk Apartments early Tuesday night.

One of country music’s living legends will spend his Memorial Day in Senoia this year. Doug Stone, who grew up in Newnan and has four No. 1 country singles on his resume, will appear at this year’s celebration.

Newnan High School AP Teacher Linda Fields was named Wal-Mart’s Coweta County Teacher of the Year Monday, in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week.