PTC Council to vote on TDK future

It appears that the Peachtree City Council will determine whether or not to continue with the extension of TDK Boulevard into Coweta County.

Dead man likely suspect from PTC robberies

A man shot and killed by police in Cobb County Tuesday is likely the same person who committed two armed robberies in Peachtree City last month, police said.

What a show!

What a show!

The Starr’s Mill Band performed during halftime of the Corky Kell Classic at the Georgia Dome last Saturday.

Airport access dispute remanded back to court

A legal dispute over an agreement providing access from Falcon Field to a privately-owned adjacent parcel is heading back to court thanks to a ruling from the Georgia Court of Appeals.

PTC company pioneered business here

PTC company pioneered business here

Norman “Zeke” Paschall remembers coming to visit Peachtree City in 1961 when there were only a few houses and a frozen foods plant.

Falcon Field to get instrument landing

Allows planes to fly through bad weather instead of landing elsewhere

The Peachtree City Airport Authority has received a state grant to install a precision approach system at Falcon Field.

No sewer increase proposed with new WASA budget

The Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority will discuss its proposed 2007 budget at its regular meeting Monday night.

Fayette store robbed

A convenience store in north Fayette was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Coleman’s, located on Ga. Highway 92 North, was targeted by a black male driving a red Chevy Blazer, said Lt. Col. Bruce Jordan of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Looking for a win

Looking for a win

McIntosh’s Nick Popeill goes in for a sack of Sandy Creek’s quarterback Jake Turing in the Chiefs 28-0 loss last Friday.

I-85 widening to begin soon

Commuters on Interstate 85 in Coweta County will soon be experiencing delays as a massive widening project begins by the end of the year.

Taxes headed up in Senoia

Senoia taxpayers will see a slight increase in this year’s property tax bill.

This week, the Senoia City Council set the city’s millage rate at 6.1 mills, up from last year’s rate of 5.9.

School taxes

If your property was reassessed this year, you’ll notice a change in your school tax.

The Coweta County Board of Education voted last week to set the 2006 ad valorem millage rate at 18.59 mills.

PTC hoping more will register golf carts

Online, mail best options to avoid line

City officials are worried that many residents haven’t yet taken the time to register their golf carts with the new numbered decals.

Fayette’s SAT scores 3rd in Georgia

Fayette County school officials jubilantly released the school system’s Scholastic Aptitude Test scores Tuesday.

Fayette’s district-wide score of 1555 was third in the state for districts that had more than one high school. Only Cherokee County with a score of 1565, and Fulton with a 1580 scores surpassed Fayette.

Library closed Sat. through Mon.

Facility to upgrade circulation software

The Peachtree City Library will be closed Saturday through Monday as the library’s circulation system is upgraded, according to Librarian M.T. Allen.

Run/walk to help victims of domestic abuse

Run/walk to help victims of domestic abuse

Local runners and walkers are invited to participate in a 5K run/1 mile walk to benefit Promise Place, an organization that assists victims of domestic violence.

Coweta leaders optimistic about development

Former Coweta County Commissioner Vernon “Mutt” Hunter has always been a proponent of having good things happen for the eastern side of Coweta County.

No election in Senoia

For the first time in years, it will be a quiet election year in Senoia.

When qualifying had ended Wednesday afternoon, only two candidates had qualified for the two seats up for election this year.

A welcome addition

A welcome addition

New camp member Bill Byrom, left, is welcomed by John Todd, commander,Sharpsburg Sharpshooters Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Taxes increasing throughout county

Eastern Coweta County residents will probably receive a little sticker shock when they receive their tax bills in the late fall.

Coweta County SAT scores rise, closes gap with national scores

The average score for Coweta County students taking the SAT rose while test-takers nationwide did not perform as well on the college entrance exam, according to figures released by the College Board on Tuesday.

New cart path bridge to be installed

The new cart path bridge that will span the CSX railroad tracks in Peachtree City will be installed beginning Friday, Sept. 15, officials said.

Logsdon wants to see Coweta plan

Development could bring 3,100 homes and massive commercial space to East Coweta

Massive subdivision proposed on PTC’s western border

Peachtree City Mayor Harold Logsdon is curious to see how a proposed 3,100 home development just across Line Creek could possibly affect Peachtree City.

TDK start: October ‘07 at earliest

Road must wait for golf holes to grow; Bridge work can begin earlier

Design work is nearly complete for the extension of TDK Boulevard into Coweta County, according to Peachtree City officials.

PTC still looking for stormwater engineer

Despite advertisements that have been published for months, Peachtree City has been unable so far to find a qualified person to hire as its stormwater engineer.

Agencies to review West Village plan

PTC can override GRTA conditions if necessary

The Atlanta Regional Commission and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority haven’t yet begun reviewing a proposal to build two large subdivisions with more than 1,600 homes in west Peachtree City, officials said.

Six inch mistake could cost $100K or more

Council denies setback variance for business on 3-2 vote

A mistake of inches is causing a big time headache for a Peachtree City company that recently expanded its building in the city’s industrial park.

Work begins on repaving Parkway sections

But intersection fix near McIntosh will take 2-3 years

Fayette County paving crews are beginning to work on repaving two large sections of Peachtree Parkway, though wet weather this week has hindered them somewhat, officials said.

Library interior gets council OK

New library interior gets OK from Senoia Council

Senoia’s new library will be a state-of the-art facility that will be designed to resemble an old-fashioned train depot.

PTC man appointed to energy board

A Peachtree City man has been appointed to the Energy Policy Council created by Ga. Gov. Sonny Perdue.

One of the 18 members is Oscar C. Harper IV, 41, who is the vice president of resource planning and nuclear development for Georgia Power. Harper is responsible for economic evaluations of demand side programs, forecasting energy load growth and acquiring resources to meet current and future energy needs.

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