Luke Wortmann and Kate Pickard, both 2, enjoy a story in the children’s activity room at the Peachtree City Library Thursday morning; Luke was escorted by his grandpa Randy Wortmann and Kate was with her mom Melissa Pickard.

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.

A broken light fixture reportedly started a fire Thursday morning at the TDK warehouse off Ga. Highway 74 in Peachtree City, officials said.

Stacks of tapes and CDs in the warehouse caught fire, and the building’s sprinkler system was activated to help quell the flames, said Fire Chief Stony Lohr. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. and no injuries were reported.

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

Agency wants PTC to four-lane MacDuff

The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority has approved the proposed West Village development in Peachtree City.

As the soon-to-be municipal court judge of Peachtree City, Stephen Ott, 39, is no stranger to the law.

Bill Pritchett of Peachtree City gave blood Wednesday afternoon in a blood drive for the American Red Cross at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church.

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.

An eerie fog rolled into Peachtree City this week and was photographed by one of our loyal readers.

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.

Former PTC man faked death to avoid trial; found at homeless shelter

A former Peachtree City man who faked his own death last month — just before his scheduled trial on child molestation charges — was found in Miami Wednesday morning authorities said.

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.

Facing a midnight deadline, the Peachtree City Council voted Thursday night to accept the right-of-way for the proposed extension of TDK Boulevard.

Forgiveness on greenbelt encroachment not forthcoming

A Peachtree City man tried last week to convince the City Council to allow him to keep a privacy fence he accidentally built in a city greenbelt between his home and a golf cart path.

A combined anniversary celebration and awards banquet was recently hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City.

Long ago, children who lived near coal mines were well familiar with the role of the canary, even though it made them feel sad.

A movement is afoot to pay tribute to a well-respected youth tennis pro who died in a car crash in June.

Beth Choate Wortmann, 35, was once a part-time pro at the Peachtree City Tennis Center. She died while on her way to an out-of-town tournament to “warm up” the kids, said Peachtree City resident Becky Timmis.

Santa Claus made the rounds of Peachtree City recently escorted on a fire engine by the city’s fire department.

Avoids need to build new tower elsewhere

A plan to expand the footprint of a cell phone tower won the approval of the Peachtree City Council last week.