PTC Council says 'not so fast' to speed barriers

The speed bumps in the Planterra Ridge subdivision will stay just a bit longer.

The Peachtree City City Council tabled the topic of speed cushions in Planterra Ridge until their June 21 meeting. In the meantime, they would like to examine the speeds in certain areas and determine if fewer speed cushions in more strategically placed areas would reduce speed in the area and continue to deter traffic.

From left are the Cowardly Lion, Antonio Mathis, Dorothy, Rachael Snow, Scarecrow, Dan LeeDay and the Tin Man, Chris Kilpatrick.

The Campus, a small, independent learning center in Peachtree City that serves as a private home school for close to 120 students during the day and 70 at night, recently held their second annual Valediction Ball - A Farewell Black Tie Affair - at Crosspoint Community Church in Peachtree City.

Children from all over got to enhance their imaginations and step behind the controls of heavy equipment at last weekend’s Touch A Truck event in Peachtree City.

Officials asking for cooperation in staking out fireworks viewing spots

Peachtree City officials are hoping to convince fans of the city’s July 4th fireworks to hold off a little on staking out a seating area at their favorite viewing spot.

Residents will get chance to lob questions at town hall meeting

Mayor Harold Logsdon will host a “Town Hall” meeting Tuesday, June 19 focusing on current and future growth, transportation and redevelopment issues.

Can’t use Internet on computer, cellphone or other device

A McDonough man charged with using the Internet to try and arrange sex with a girl he thought was 14 years old has been granted bond.

Organizers of the 9th Annual Peachtree City Memorial Day Celebration want to pay special tribute to those who have been wounded in the line of duty. They invite any wounded service members and their families to the event on May 28, starting at 9 a.m. at City Hall Plaza in Peachtree City.

Man accused of trying to grab deputy’s gun in scuffle

A north Fayette man accused of attempting to wrestle a deputy’s gun from its holster while he was being handcuffed Aug. 25 has been acquitted by the jury in the case.

No victims found, but shell casings recovered

Fayetteville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at Weatherly Walk Apartments early Tuesday night.

One of country music’s living legends will spend his Memorial Day in Senoia this year. Doug Stone, who grew up in Newnan and has four No. 1 country singles on his resume, will appear at this year’s celebration.

Newnan High School AP Teacher Linda Fields was named Wal-Mart’s Coweta County Teacher of the Year Monday, in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week.

Coweta County’s Central Educational Center (CEC) is going to be well-represented at the state level, following appointments of two of its leaders to Georgia boards and commissions.

An Atlanta man who works in Peachtree City has been arrested for the May 1 robbery of the Shell gas station on Ga. Highway 74 and Wisdom Road in Peachtree City, police said.

The suspect has been identified as Clinton Lamar English, 23, of Carson Pass SW, Atlanta, police said. English is a cook at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center, police said.

The Peachtree City Recreation Department issued the following news release just after 10 a.m. Wednesday morning:

For Immediate Release: May 15, 2007

City Asks Residents To Change One July 4th Tradition

Time honored traditions that evolve from a community’s special events are usually embraced and encouraged. Those attending Peachtree City’s annual 4th of July festivities are asked to change one established habit.

In the past, residents have laid claim to their favorite spot to watch the evening fireworks display by laying out blankets, anchored to stay in place until they arrive. The problem is, because crowds are becoming larger each year and favorite spots more scarce, the blankets are showing up early – even the day before.

A McDonough man was arrested yesterday for trying to arrange a sexual act with an undercover Peachtree City police officer who he thought was a 14-year-old.

Christopher Todd Walker, 33, of McDonough was charged with one count of violating the computer pornography and child exploitation act. Police said Walker engaged in "conversations of an extremely illicit sexual nature" during the investigation.

The Community Welcome House Domestic Violence Shelter is announcing the 2nd annual Stop Domestic Violence 1 Mile Walk/ 5K Run on May 26.  The event will be a fund raiser for the Community Welcome House of Coweta County and will begin at 8 a.m at the First Baptist Church of Newnan, just off the Courthouse Square in downtown Newnan.

Several past presidents of the Newnan Kiwanis recently spoke to the assembled group .

The McIntosh Chiefs will hope to complete a perfect season tomorrow with a state championship. The Chiefs, ranked number one in the state and two in the nation in a national soccer coaches poll, will host county rivals, the Whitewater Wildcats, at noon. Pictured are Cameron Black and Bilal Duckett going up for a ball earlier in this year’s state playoff chase. For more on the AAAA state championship boys and girls soccer games, see the story on Page C1. Photo Ian Davis.

PTC wants 2 lanes, not 4 on Line Creek bridge

The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority is asking a Fulton County judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Peachtree City challenging GRTA’s requirement for a four-lane bridge across Line Creek for the TDK extension into unincorporated Coweta County.

A woman who shot and killed her ex-husband in the parking lot of the NCR plant in Peachtree City Oct. 26 will go on trial for murder Monday.

Police said April Dawn Ulrich, 46, killed Eric Paul Ulrich by shooting him with a handgun concealed by a bag after she called him to meet her in the parking lot.

No one was injured when a mobile home was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon at the Shiloh Mobile Home Park just outside of the Peachtree City limits off Ga. Highway 54 east.

To keep up with Peachtree City’s annual street paving program, the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority has entered a contract to make sure the manholes don’t remain paved over.

City also adds cardboard recycling to offerings at center

Peachtree City residents now have a free, “green” option when deciding how to dispose of electronics.

Hands-on experience features large vehicles

Kids will get up close and personal with big vehicles at Peachtree City’s annual Touch A Truck event, located in the Shakerag parking lot Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Coweta County Board of Education approved two new principal and two new assistant principals for the 2007-08 school year, at their May 8 meeting.

Tickets are still available for one of the must-attend events of the spring social season on the southside.

The Senoia Area Historical Society is hosting its annual Progressive Dinner May 18-19. Guests will be served a five-course dinner, with each course served in one of the town’s historic homes. But this year, residents will also get to tour the city’s claim to Hollywood fame, RiverWood Movie Studios. Check-in begins at the studio at 6;30 p.m. The studio is located at 600 Chestlehurst Road.

A woman who shot and killed her ex-husband in the parking lot of the NCR plant in Peachtree City Oct. 26 will go on trial for murder Monday.

Police said April Dawn Ulrich, 46, killed Eric Paul Ulrich by shooting him with a handgun concealed by a bag after she called him to meet her in the parking lot.

An indoor concert entitled UNLEASH THE BUBBLE is set for Friday May 11th at 7:30pm. at "The Bubble," formerly called Glenloch Recreation Center 601 Stevens Entry in Peachtree City.

This concert features Between The Trees, one of Pure Volumes hottest bands, and currently has the #1 most played song on Pure Volume in the nation, with over 281,000 plays on Pure Volume, and an average of 2,000 plays a day.