Neighbors argued Monday that instead of closing the Clover Reach Pool, Peachtree City should upgrade it to attract more users.

The potential closing of the pool was the topic of a public hearing held by the city’s Recreation Commission.

Millage rate to stay same, but revenue going up 2.56 percent

While Peachtree City isn’t raising its millage rate, it will stay the same thus effecting a property tax increase on all reassessed properties.

A Peachtree City resident is advocating the creation of a task force to help the city improve its budgeting process ... and save money along the way.

Randy L. Gaddo, Peachtree City's Director of Leisure Services, spoke to Rotary Club members at a recent luncheon. He described the services that are currently provided under his leadership. In 1997, Gaddo assumed this position as the City's first director of Leisure Services, which at that time was a newly formed city division that centralized areas including the parks and recreation department, and all library services. Previously these entities were under the Public Services Division.

The Little League District 4 Tournament was recently held in Senoia. To see more photos from the tournament, visit TheCitizen.com or kidzportsphotography.com. Photo/Stan Prophitt.

Work continued this week on Senoia’s newest building at 48 Main Street.

Residents in the older historic section of Senoia may see a tax increase when the tax bills roll into the mail this fall.

Coweta Sheriff’s Office is still looking a man that attempted a robbery at a bank in the Thomas Crossroads area early Monday afternoon. Maj. James Yarbrough is asking that anyone with information contact the Sheriff’s office.

Coweta County commission is scheduled to set the 2008 millage rate Friday at 1:30 p.m. following a public hearing on the matter. The proposed millage rates for incorporated and unincorporated areas are going down and would include no net tax increase.

The city of Senoia is getting ready to decide on the future site of its new police station.

During Monday’s City Council meeting, city administrator Richard Ferry was explaining the city’s short term work program. The city has held several executive sessions concerning real estate, and Ferry said the city may be ready to close on the parcel in August. The city has spent $4,000 on the plan for the station, and is estimating the land will cost $215,000. The station would be built in 2009 and 2010 and run the city $1.3 million in construction costs. The station will be funded through a combination of impact fees, Special Purpose Local Option Sales tax funds and general obligation debt.

Millage rate to stay same, but revenue going up 2.56 percent

While Peachtree City isn’t raising its millage rate, it will stay the same thus effecting a property tax increase on all reassessed properties.

Two girls received minor injuries late Sunday afternoon when their golf cart was struck by another golf cart, causing it to strike a tree, Peachtree City police said.

Witnesses tell police fall came after domestic dispute

A woman who fell down stairs after a domestic dispute with her son Saturday afternoon has died from her injuries, Peachtree City police said.

Developer John Wieland Homes will be allowed to bring forward a proposal for multi-family homes as part of a residential development on an 89-acre site in Peachtree City currently zoned for industrial use.

It will be up to Peachtree City voters to determine whether to spend $941,000 a year for 20 years to build an ice rink and fitness center, which would be leased by two private companies.

Cost cutting measures also to be considered for Clover Reach pool

Citizens are being invited to voice their opinion about the possible closing of Peachtree City’s smallest pool.

DOT: Wall wouldn’t be effective due to ‘cuts’ for roads

The peace and tranquility of one of Peachtree City’s oldest neighborhoods has been wiped out by the sound of tractor trailers and trains due to the widening of Ga. Highway 74.

A Peachtree City man was honored Thursday night for "saving" the July 4 parade after a golf cart carrying the parade judges got a flat tire.

Peachtree City resident Dan Nelson was honored by Mayor Harold Logsdon at Thursday's city council meeting for providing stunning photographs that are showcased in the newly renovated lobby at City Hall. The photos bring to life a number of colorful Peachtree City scenes such as the stunning views on lakes Peachtree and Kedron. Photo/John Munford.

Peachtree City residents will not be allowed to bring their own alcohol for consumption at local restaurants.

The “brown bagging” proposal, brought by resident Ric Hunt, was sacked by a 4-1 vote of the City Council Thursday night. The sole vote in opposition was from Councilwoman Cyndi Plunkett, who said she favored the idea.

The Coweta County voted to name two Coweta County elementary schools after long-time county teachers and administrators, at its July 8 regular meeting.

Coweta County commissioners July 15 approved three proposals for variances and conditional use permits that had been heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Commissioners also approved an agreement relating to medical care received by inmates at the county prison.

Nearly 14 percent of Coweta County voters turned out Tuesday for the Democratic and Republican primaries. With 29 of 30 precincts reporting, voters approved District 4 County Commission candidate Rodney Brooks, Solicitor-General incumbent Robert Stokely and Coroner candidate Ray Yeager, Jr. in the Republican primary.

Peachtree City police have released a sketch of one of the perpetrators who robbed the Ruby Tuesday restaurant at gunpoint as it closed Sunday evening.

This suspect was described as a black male between 20-25 years old, about 6’3” tall with a dark complexion, police said. He was wearing a baseball cap and a stocking over his face with a black T-shirt and black pants, police said.

Nearly all the votes are counted in the Coweta County elections and with 28 of 30 precincts reporting District 4 County Commission candidate Rodney Brooks, Solicitor-General incumbent Robert Stokely and Coroner candidate Ray Yeager, Jr. have won their races in the Republican primary.

A local businessman’s plan to have Peachtree City build and lease to him an ice rink and fitness center will be considered by the City Council Thursday night.

Two armed men robbed the Ruby Tuesdays restaurant in Peachtree City late Sunday night, holding a gun to one employee’s head and forcing another to open the manager’s office and safe, police said today.

The owner of the Red Room bar in Peachtree City is disputing a witness’s account that his security personnel didn’t intervene when a Hampton man was struck outside the bar June 28 in what turned out a week later to have been a deadly blow.

Peachtree City’s newest police cruisers are sporting a different look thanks to the efforts of several police officers to design the new style, said Police Chief Skip Clark.

Peachtree City’s annual July 4th parade is indeed quite the spectacle.

But after the crowd has gone, there’s still work to be done, as trash is left behind to be cleaned up.