Five Sandy Creek High School students have been arrested for stealing a cash box from the Kedron Aquatic Center Jan. 2, police said.

Finding peace in the eye of the storm is, for some, more than a wish or an exercise of fantasy. For Ronnie Crumpton it was reality. It came as a tornado ripped his new home from its foundation Sunday evening. In Crumpton’s view, it was the hand of God that kept his family safe from harm.

After a two-month discussion, the city of Senoia finally has an approved design for its new library.

Council punts Wieland townhome plan; Planning Commission also to review 2 big box proposals

Monday night, the Peachtree City Planning Commission will get its first crack at several proposals that could add more than 1,100 homes to the city’s West Village through annexation.

Riverwood Studios and Historic Development Ventures, LLC broke ground Wednesday in Senoia on the first phase in a series of buildings and improvements that will transform the look, but not the feel of the historic town.

Police looking into four allegations of arm injuries at Magnolia Park Day Care

Fayetteville police confirmed Wednesday afternoon that they are investigating two additional reports of young children being injured at the Magnolia Park day care center.

Service also available at PTC library; coming soon to 74 South rec complex

Citizens can use their laptops and personal digital assistants to surf the Web free of charge on two wireless Internet networks that have been installed at the city’s tennis center and the Kedron aquatic center/fieldhouse.

A local Boy Scout is still seeking donations of black or navy blue duffel-type bags to present to troops in the Middle East who have been injured.

Two library boards are at odd over how the county’s library system should be run and are confusing many residents over who actually has control over the system.

As Coweta County students return to school on this week to begin a new semester, Coweta County schools are helping parents sign residency affidavits and deliver residency documents by January 19.

Wade Standridge, left, receives his official membership certificate from John Todd, commander of the Sharpsburg Sharpshooters Sons of Confederate Veterans camp.

Peachtree City police believe a group of people may be behind the break-in of several cars last week at the Braelinn Golf Club.

Peachtree City is denying it is liable for the injuries suffered by a 13-year-old child who was hit while crossing in a golf cart crosswalk in September 2004.

The 2007-08 school year will begin August 6 and end May 25, following the adoption of new school-year calendars by the Coweta County Board of Education Tuesday.

The Fayette County Health Department still has flu vaccine in stock and is offering it to the general public on a walk-in basis for $20. Flu vaccine will be offered between the hours of 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.

Newly-elected Coweta County Board of Education member Harry Mullins and returning board member Brian Roy were sworn into office by Probate Court Judge Mary Cranford Wednesday morning.

Third juvenile arrested on separate marijuana charge

Two 15-year-olds were taken to the hospital Wednesday after police determined they were intoxicated, police said.

Kroger held a grand opening for a new and enhanced store at 1751 Newnan Crossing Boulevard East.

Representatives from Kroger held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 14 and presented checks to local Newnan schools. The store offers a variety of services to Newnan residents. Customers can now look forward to the convenience of having the following in easy reach:

Peachtree City residents have been very generous during the holiday season, according to the Peachtree City Fire Department.

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations through January 5, 2007 for the annual Citizen of the Year Award. Applications can be picked up at the Chamber Office, 23 Bullsboro Drive in Newnan, or by calling 770-253-2270, or emailing info@newnancowetachamber.org.

World Airways, headquartered in Peachtree City, is gathering artwork from school children this month to display onboard its wide-body aircraft carrying U.S. military personnel returning from the Middle East for two-week rest and relaxation visits.

A Fayetteville man is facing numerous criminal charges, some relating to bilking thousands of dollars from persons in his Sunday school class at First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville.

For many years, Crook’s Tire Center in Senoia has emphasized customer service and treating customers like family.

What a difference a week makes.

Last Monday, Senoia residents were up in arms over the design for the new library in the city's park and looking for other architects to submit proposals.

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is a recipient of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 22nd annual, coveted Award for Communications Excellence (ACE). The chamber's entry, the Genius Series, received an Award of Excellence, while the Be Something Different Campaign, received an Award of Merit. Entries receiving an ACE Award for Excellence surpass the fundamental standards and criteria for communications excellence.

House ordered to be sold in divorce judgement

Officials are still investigating what has been called a “suspicious” house fire in the Smokerise subdivision late Sunday evening.

Senoia’s residents made their disdain quite clear Monday night of the proposed design for the new library.

Architect Brian Haun presented a proposal to the City Council for the new $500,000 library to resemble an old-fashioned train station. Haun showed slides of other train station during the early 20th century, and then unveiled his proposal, which was met with an almost universal disappointment.

The Peachtree City Library now has a kiosk where patrons can check out their own books.

Hundreds of residents ventured to downtown Senoia last Saturday to kick-off the holiday season.

The Booth Middle School eighth grade band is participating today in a performing arts workshop at Walt Disney World in Florida.