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Yard sale signs may soon be allowed again in Peachtree City.

The City Council will consider a measure Thursday night allowing yard sale signs, and real estate directional signs, to be used on a temporary basis.

Palmetto council members Feb. 6 voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution joining Georgia Municipal Association’s opposition to two House bills related to municipal annexation. Resolution 06-01 opposes any legislation that restricts the rights of property owners seeking to annex into a city.

Chattahoochee Hill Country Conservancy has expanded its board to keep pace with the area’s growth. The conservancy announced Jan. 20 the addition of four new board members.

Eighteen-year-old Fairburn resident Larry Marco Elder was arrested at Fairburn City Court Feb. 8 for stalking a woman in the Meadow Glen area during a two-week period in December and January.

An Atlanta man arrested Feb. 4 on multiple charges after soliciting sex from an undercover Atlanta officer is a suspect two Jan. 31 business burglaries in Palmetto.

Bear Creek Middle School students show off their talent and creativity making masks as part of the recent Harlem Renaissance workshop.

South Fulton Senior Services, Inc., in conjunction with the “My Medicare Matters” mobile unit, will host a Medicare Part D registration session for older Americans Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Palmetto Senior Center.

The following arrests were made by Fairburn police between Feb. 1-7:

• James Thames IV, 27, McDonough, suspended license.

The City of Fairburn has received a copy of Tyrone’s recently approved sewer contract and should take up the issue at a February meeting.

From left, state Sen. Ronnie Chance of Tyrone, Peachtree City Mayor and Mrs.

Classy Cuts has opened its doors in Tyrone. A business with 25 years of operating experience in Union City, Classy Cuts brings their expertise to the new Shops of Southampton on Ga. Highway 74, midway between I-85 and Peachtree City. Across the street from Publix and next to Sonic, the owners of Classy Cuts, sisters Jody Shin Gannon and Samantha Kiernan, said they sought to find the ideal location to serve all their customers.

Third-grader sees mom in trouble, calls 911

One morning last month, Matthew Sparr was laying next to his mom in bed, watching cartoons while she took a nap.

Despite his status as a sex offender, a Peachtree City man was released from jail hours after his arrest for a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery, police said.

Teens say some do, while others are unaware

Shelby Barker of Peachtree City thinks it’s time for local parents to wake up to the realities of high school life.

High school Kiwanis clubs helped at the Peachtree City Kiwanis pancake breakfast, delivering butter and syrup bottles to the tables.

A talent show fundraiser will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at McIntosh High School’s auditorium to help the American Red Cross with relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Fayette County will get nearly 15 miles of road upgrades in the coming fiscal year, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday.

Gov. Sonny Perdue has proposed a constitutional amendment to protect property owners from having their land seized by government for less-than-legitimate purposes.

A suspect in four Peachtree City burglaries, and another four attempted burglaries there, has been arrested, police said.

A forum on suicide prevention will be presented Sunday from 7-8:30 p.m. in the sanctuary at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Southern Regional Health System will sponsor its fourth annual “Heart of the Crescent” health fair Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

After more than three months of debate, the Senoia City Council has decided on a site for its new library.

By a 4-1 vote, the council decided to place the building in the city’s Seavy Street park. The other option, supported by City Councilman Larry Owens, would have placed the library downtown next to City Hall.

A new water tower is under construction in Senoia’s Heritage Pointe subdivision.

The timeframe for this year’s Legislature will not be conducive to Senoia changing the terms for its elected leaders.

The Coweta County Board of Education is expected to name two new principals next week during its board meeting.

School system spokesperson Dean Jackson said Superintendent of Education Blake Bass is meeting with the school councils at Northside Elementary and East Coweta High early next week to discuss possible candidates.

The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts on Lower Fayetteville Road will hold a public opening of the artwork of international artist Bruno Zupan this Sunday at 2 p.m.

Interested parents are invited to attend a seminar on Internet safety for children at the Starr’s Mill High School auditorium Monday, March 6 from 7-9 p.m.

Spurred by the suicides of two McIntosh High School students in one week, local high school students are anxious to roll up their sleeves and pitch in to help other young folks.

Commission Chairman Greg Dunn will have opposition this summer as he makes a bid for another term as county commissioner.