Developer wants to give lake parcel for city-owned tract

The Peachtree City Planning Commission is asking the city to limit the extent of a proposed land swap with a commercial developer involving a city-owned tract on Ga. Highway 54 West north of the Line Creek Nature Area.

Tower height a problem near airport; 2 existing towers in question

The Peachtree City Council has denied a request to build a cell tower in the city’s industrial park because it is located too close to Falcon Field.

To celebrate Saturday’s 15th Annual Pancake feast sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City, Kiwanis member Rich Bowerman read pancake-themed books to approximately 20 pre-school children during storytime at the Peachtree City Library.

Peachtree City now has more than 7,700 golf carts which have been registered as part of the city’s new registration process.

Coweta county’s newest water resource should be up and running in March.

That’s the word from County Administrator Theron Gay who said the B.T. Brown Reservoir in the northwestern part of the county will provide the county with added water for the growth that is on its way.

The Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity recently selected a new board chair and members.

Registration for next year’s Coweta County kindergartners and pre-kindergartners will be held through March 12 through 23 at district elementary schools.

Concerned about TDK extension, big box proposals

A grassroots organization is being formed to track development issues and encourage Peachtree City officials to make decisions in accordance with the city’s land use plan.

Dan Nelson of Peachtree City captured photos of the unique and newly-spotted Mandarin Duck recently.

A 16-year old juvenile has been charged with aggravated assault after an incident Monday on Peachtree City’s cart paths.

A group of youngsters is dwarfed by the tires on this monster truck, which was parked recently at the Peachtree Crossings shopping center.

Hwys. 54/74 top accident site

Traffic wrecks increased from 2005 to 2006 in Peachtree City, police said.

The cart path crossing across Crosstown Road at Ga. Highway 74 will be closed for safety reasons during the highway widening project, city officials said.

Should former mayor have registered as PAC?

Former mayor Steve Brown will face a hearing of the state ethics board Feb. 1 as it hears a complaint about Brown’s campaigning in 2004 against the county’s transportation SPLOST.

Lawsuit still pending; judge must determine ‘good faith’ standard

The Georgia Supreme Court has declined to hear an legal appeal filed by the Peachtree City Airport Authority on whether it has the power to deny the transfer of an airport access agreement from one company to the other.

The City of Peachtree City has forms available for qualifying senior citizens to register for the 2007 senior homestead exemption.

The Coweta County Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Winston Dowdell to serve as the 5th district representative on the Coweta County school board, at a called meeting Friday morning.

PTC, Fayette County appeal denied

The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority has upheld its requirement to make the bridge for the TDK extension four lanes as part of the 3,000 home McIntosh Village community planned for east Coweta County.

The bridge, which will span Line Creek, was opposed by Peachtree City and Fayette County officials who urged the money would be better spent on widening Ga. Highway 154 in Coweta from two to four lanes so McIntosh Village residents would use that for access to Interstate 85 instead of Ga. Highway 74.

Unnamed regional stores also sought for 74 south

One developer hopes to locate a Lowe’s Home Improvement and a Kohl’s Department Store on the south side of Ga. Highway 54 West between MacDuff Parkway and Planterra Way in Peachtree City.

A delay at the Georgia Department of Transportation is affecting completion of the cart path bridge spanning the CSX railroad tracks parallel to Ga. Highway 54, officials said.

A familiar landmark for many drivers on Ga. Highway 85 south will soon be no more.

The Senoia City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve the first read of an annexation and rezoning for 157 acres on the busy state highway.

The International Thespian Society troupe at McIntosh High School is holding a talent event tonight in the McIntosh auditorium.

Legislature has final approval

Again this year, the Peachtree City Council has voted to ask the Georgia Legislature to shorten the length of terms of the board of directors for the city’s Water and Sewer Authority along with its Airport Authority.

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.

A McIntosh High School student was arrested Tuesday after officials found several weapons inside his car while it was parked near the school grounds, police said.

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.