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PTC celebrates 4th with parade

Fri, 07/04/2008 - 10:53am
By: The Citizen

July 4 parade_tank cart This tank/golf cart combo turned heads at Peachtree City's annual July 4 parade.

Click HERE for our photo gallery from Friday's parade.

Fayette residents lined south Peachtree Parkway Saturday morning to take in the annual spectacle that is the Peachtree City July 4th parade.

Two of the most notable floats this year included a golf cart decked out like a tank and a large-scale rendition of Fayette County's downtown courthouse, the latter of which was on a float entered by sheriff's candidate Barry Babb.

Babb of course wasn't the only candidate in the parade, as most of those hoping to be elected in the Tuesday, July 15 primary were in attendance with floats, stumping for votes.

Peachtree City police also debuted the new design for their patrol cars at the parade.

The Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band participated again this year, and other churches provided live music from their youth bands.

Piedmont Fayette Hospital continued its tradition of handing out popsicles to keep spectators cool. Other floats followed suit this year.

Immediately after the parade ended, public works crews started cleaning up the leftover mess, including candy and other trash left behind in the street and off the road in the grassy areas where spectators congregated.

A large number of viewing spots were "saved" on the south end of the parkway by people who laid out tarps, chairs and the like. This is the first year in recent memory in which this tactic has been deployed to such a large extent, and it's a testimony to the popularity of the parade.

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Great Event, But Golf Cart Stolen
Submitted by 2pugs4u on Mon, 07/07/2008 - 10:05am.

We've always enjoyed the PTC holiday events but this year got a reminder that not everyone is out for a good time. Our dark blue 1987 EZ-Go Golf Cart Reg# 02334 used by our disabled adult son was stolen during the fireworks display at the Battery Park area. Police have been responsive but if anyone spots it please contact PTC police at 770-487-8866. Thanks!

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Don't do that
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Submitted by The 5-0 on Mon, 07/07/2008 - 11:51am.

Don't call the office number, call 911 (or if you aren't sure, call the Dispatch non-emergency number at 770-461-HELP).


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Kiser's giveaway
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Submitted by odoylerules on Mon, 07/07/2008 - 6:30am.

Every time I reach in my kid's bag of treats from the parade I run into the emery boards with Steve Kiser's name on them.

Thanks a lot!


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Great pictures
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Submitted by gelato on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 8:10pm.

These pictures are great. Thanks for posting them so soon. I certainly enjoyed them.


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FUN!!!
Submitted by PTCBubbleMOMMIE on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 5:06pm.

The Parade was AWESOME!! My kids loved the jump 2 it bear and the miniature courthouse and the horses! too bad the pooper scooper got a flat though. It was loud, it was fun, and the weather was great. can't wait for next year!

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Twas a fun parade
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Submitted by sniffles5 on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 12:14pm.

Twas a fun parade, even if I did have two nasty little urchins constantly trying to block my view with their incessant candy-grubbing!

Some thoughts:

  • I heard there was a waiting list for entries...why then did Stuart Koriwhatshisname and that Kiser guy get two separate parade entries?
  • I wonder if the "horse poop patrol" cart finished the parade with that flat tire?
  • Barry Babb had an incredible float. I laughed when I saw him walking, holding up that giant oversized badge like he was Captain America. Hmmm....hiding behind his badge...how fitting!! Smiling
  • who was that woman with the crewcut walking with Wayne Hannah?
  • Peter Pfeiffer was by far the most liberal person with the candy....his team was shoveling the sweet stuff out!!
  • Where did Dr Mary Kay Barcalounger get all those kids?
  • Not one but two Christian metal bands this year!
  • Rudjard Hayes got the most enthusiastic responses from the crowds
  • Greg Dunn seemed to get zero reaction from the crowd
  • Those foldable fabric/wire frisbees were the "in" thing that the kids wanted this year
  • Some cub scout plonked me in the head with a water bottle
  • A highlight: Congressman Lynn Westmoreland walking down the middle of the road with a Dorito bag stuck to the sole of his foot and he hadn't a clue it was there

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Who was with Hannah?
Submitted by fayettenative on Sat, 07/05/2008 - 5:10pm.

I wasn't at the parade, but the person you described sounds like his wife.

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Who did you see?
Submitted by NeedtoKnow on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 10:08pm.

Barry Babb had an incredible float. I laughed when I saw him walking, holding up that giant oversized badge like he was Captain America.

Guess you don't know who Babb is, since he wasn't one of those walking with the badges!

Did anyone see the plane flying overhead at the parade and the fireworks, with the Babb trailer behind it?

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Guess I don't!
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Submitted by sniffles5 on Sat, 07/05/2008 - 7:15pm.

Well, I guess that wasn't ole Barry! I'm not a Republican, so I don't mind admitting when I'm wrong. In addition to lacking the courage to answer Cal's questions, Barry also didn't supply the Citizen with a photo so you are correct, I couldn't pick Babb out of a lineup if my life depended on it.

I saw a guy immediately behind the Babb float, holding a shield and shaking hands with everyone in the crowd, so I assumed it was Babb. From the comments here, it wasn't Babb. Honest mistake.

In retrospect, I should have realized that a man who considered it beneath himself to answer the Citizen's questions would deign to press the flesh with the common man.


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Hah!
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Submitted by The 5-0 on Mon, 07/07/2008 - 11:54am.

Until they require everyone to use their real names, I'd refuse to submit myself to the anonymous bloggers by answering The Citizen's questions.

Some of the stuff written on here treads very close to libel!


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Captain America
Submitted by Captain America on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 3:18pm.

Hey sniffles5. Which one was Barry Babb? I laughed when I read your misinformed blog, because you obviously don't know who Barry Babb is. He was the one one top of the float with his wife and kids waving, and throwing candy to the crowd. The one walking beside the float with the sign, (not badge), was me, the real Captain America. And yes, I too am a Barry Babb fan. Did you see the plane? Pretty cool, huh? Oh, and for your information, neither I, nor Barry Babb need to hide behind a badge. Barry was the first one in the door on SWAT hits and I, well I am Captain America. Glad you liked the float and Happy Fourth.

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Want a little cheese to go with that whine?
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Submitted by aliquando on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 12:59pm.

Having marched in the 4th of July Parade in the late 70's and early 80's, I believe I have earned the right to chime in here. The parade is what it is; politicians, golf carts, kids throwing candy, Churches, businesses, et. al. I will look foreward to your complaints about the fireworks display. I will not get to enjoy it this year since I am with about 40,000 people in Mirmar Beach Fla. I do remember when the entire city could fit on the berm near the docks to enjoy the ten minute display. I enjoyed it since I did not know any better.


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Outstanding parade
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Submitted by ManofGreatLogic on Sat, 07/05/2008 - 6:01pm.

This was our fourth 4th parade, and it was outstanding--our best so far. Incredible.

The fireworks display didn't compare to three years ago, but it was still good.

My kids gathered as much candy as Halloween. This was definitely the most candy-filled 4th in a long time. Must be some important elections coming up.

I think our group might have been the only folks cheering on the Democrats, but that's okay. We don't take the beaten path, even on the 4th. In fact, that's what the 4th is all about.

Revolution! Smiling


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Funny II
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Submitted by Git Real on Sat, 07/05/2008 - 6:36pm.

I think our group might have been the only folks cheering on the Democrats, but that's okay. We don't take the beaten path, even on the 4th. In fact, that's what the 4th is all about.

More silliness from our bi-partisan Democrat. Already you forgot about your last blog titled "Maybe you should vote smart instead of down the party line". LOL!

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Submitted by yardman5508 on Sat, 07/05/2008 - 8:38pm.

did I miss "Funny 1"? Keep the faith.

Even a dead fish can go with the flow.


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