A solution to the question of the closure of railroad crossings in Tyrone remained in limbo Thursday night, with an impasse between the town and the Georgia Department of Transportation stemming from costs that the town says are more than it can bear.

Chairman Mike Brady resigns before authority board votes 4-0 to remove him

When Peachtree City Airport Authority Chairman Mike Brady called Tuesday night’s meeting to order, the only item on the agenda was his fellow board members’ plan to remove him as chairman.

The cart path bridge over the CSX railroad tracks off Ga. Highway 54 West and next to Best Buy is another big step closer to being ready.

Some homeowners may see a reduction in their fire insurance premiums

Some homeowners in Peachtree City may see a reduction in their homeowner’s insurance premium as the city’s fire safety rating is being upgraded, officials announced this week.

Increased traffic in Senoia along Ga. Highway 16 at the intersection of Broad Street and Luther Bailey Road is about to undergo a transformation.

Young folks from 2 to 24 can now get the new flu vaccine.

The Georgia Division of Public Health (DPH) has expanded the priority groups able to receive the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine. Earmarked last week for toddlers, the vaccine is now available first come, first serve at county health departments for children and young adults ages 2-24 years, healthcare providers, emergency responders or caregivers of infants less than 6 months of age.

Chubby Checker brings ‘The Twist’ to historic Alamo Theater Nov. 22

Chubby Checker has chosen Historic Downtown Newnan as his Georgia location to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the legendary song, “The Twist.”

Few communities have a downtown area that features historic structures like those found in Newnan. With the rehabilitation of the old 1906 courthouse well underway, the Courthouse Citizens Advisory Committee is looking for ways to help Coweta’s history come alive.

Coweta County firefighters will soon be better prepared to respond to situations involving hazardous materials. County commissioners Oct. 6 approved the purchase of nearly $23,000 of HazMat items paid for with 1-cent sales tax dollars.

The Carnegie Building in downtown Newnan re-opened with much fanfare just a month ago. Holding to its mission of providing a positive impact on the community the Carnegie has introduced the honor book system and is set to begin “Story Time” for children next week.

Southtowne Chevrolet of Newnan is partnering with Coweta County Parks and Recreation to provide the league’s players and coaches with equipment, a monetary donation, and a chance to raise up to $10,000.

Coweta County’s biggest and most influential business exposition will take place Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Summit Family YMCA.

The Upscale Resale Shoppe to benefit Southwest Christian Care has opened in Newnan. The shop will offer high quality merchandise at affordable prices specializing in new and gently used women’s, children’s and men’s clothing and housewares.

A Jonesboro woman was arrested Tuesday by Peachtree City police for for going on quite a shopping spree with an elderly man’s credit card, officials said.

Sandra Lee Miller, 40, of Devonshire Boulevard, Jonesboro is charged with 20 counts of identity fraud.

According to police, Miller was working for an elderly Peachtree City man doing housework and other miscellaneous tasks when he gave her his Discover card to purchase some medicine.

When Peachtree City Airport Authority Chairman Mike Brady called Tuesday night’s meeting to order, the only item on the agenda was his fellow board members’ plan to remove him as chairman.

Business park on city’s east side has septic trouble, wants to tap onto PTC sewer line

[Online: Why PTC should keep its sewer service inside the city limits — www.thecitizen.com/node/4261]

The Peachtree City Council is being asked to allow a development in unincorporated Fayette County to tap into city sewer lines along Ga. Highway 54 East.

A proposal to annex 18 acres into Peachtree City to enable a sewer connection for a shopping center in the unincorporated county was tabled by the planning commission Monday night.

Peachtree City Councilwoman Cyndi Plunkett, running for mayor, contended during a political forum last week that she did not vote to “request” state approval for a new traffic light on Ga. Highway 54 West at Line Creek Drive to serve a new shopping center.

The Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday voted down a request for a recommended approval to “reaffirm” two large-scale annexations that were adopted by the city council in 2007.

It was an event that was 30 years in the making and now it’s a done deal. The Georgia Safe Dams agency gave its final approval Friday for the long-awaited 650-acre Lake McIntosh dam and reservoir to be constructed on the Fayette-Coweta line.

Those itching to cast their vote for the Nov. 3 SPLOST and city elections will be able to do so in downtown Fayetteville starting this Wednesday, Oct. 14.

The Fayette County Commission gave approval Oct. 14 for two intersection improvement projects funded by 1-cent sales tax dollars.

Delta Community Credit Union is rolling out a new range of products for small businesses to provide low-cost, interest-bearing deposit products.

Georgia Division of Public Health (DPH) has expanded the priority groups able to receive the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine. Earmarked last week for toddlers, the vaccine is now available first come, first serve at county health departments for children and young adults ages 2-24 years, healthcare providers, emergency responders or caregivers of infants less than 6 months of age.

Fayette County was the setting Tuesday morning for the production of a training tape on administering the flu vaccines that will be part of the curriculum for paramedics and emergency medical technicians statewide.

The Fayetteville City Council at its Oct. 15 meeting will hear the first reading of the final amendment to the 2009 budget. Essentially a housekeeping issue, the amendment will address the General Fund, Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and Vehicle Rental Excise Tax Fund budgets.

Those itching to cast their vote for the Nov. 3 SPLOST and city elections will be able to do so in downtown Fayetteville starting Wednesday morning.

The Peachtree City Council is being asked to allow a development in unincorporated Fayette County to tap into city sewer lines along Ga. Highway 54 East.

More than 30 exhibitors will be showcasing their arts, crafts, and specialties at Fayette Senior Services (FSS) first Apples & ArtFest next Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to the public and there is no admission cost.

The Southern Crescent Tea Party Patriots will hold a Town Hall meeting Oct. 15 on Cap & Trade and Healthcare Town Hall meeting Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at Christ Church at Whitewater. Organizers said the emphasis will be on healthcare.