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Sgt. McCloskey to return to Fayette 10:30 a.m. todayThe homecoming for former Peachtree City resident Sgt. Shawn P. McCloskey, who died Sept. 16 while serving in Afghanistan, will occur this Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Nonprofit medical office in dispute with ex-employees about payPicketing and strike signs in Peachtree City? What’s up with that? It is a story of claims made by former employees of unpaid wages and other issues at a recently opened non-profit medical center in Peachtree City and the counter claims made by the center’s president. Ga. Tech architectural students take on PTC as projectA crack team of Georgia Tech architecture students will tackle the creation of future plans for four of Peachtree City’s village shopping centers. PTC to dedicate veterans memorial SaturdayA new veterans memorial will be dedicated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Peachtree City’s Falcon Field Airport. The memorial’s centerpiece is a full-size F-16 Fighting Falcon jet mounted for display as part of a new park area at Falcon Field. The park includes engraved brick pavers to not only honor military veterans but also the families who make countless sacrifices while their loved ones are on duty serving our country. Flooding occurring in northeast CowetaDue to the recent rains, flooding conditions have occurred in some areas of northwest Coweta County. Coweta County Road Crews and Emergency Management have been and continue to monitor the situation. Piedmont Newnan Hospital presents Dessert & Discussion: “The Latest Trends in Surgical Options”As technology and innovation advance through the years, the types of surgeries available to us expand. Piedmont Newnan Hospital invites Newnan and surrounding area residents to a Dessert and Discussion titled “The Latest Trends in Surgical Options” led by Sharon Davis, M.D., and Brad Battaglia, M.D., on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Newnan Country Club. PTC candidates on hot seat Oct. 6An election-time tradition in Peachtree City will once again give residents a chance to grill candidates for the mayor and city council races in the Nov. 3 contest. Lights OK'd for McIntosh practice fieldPeachtree City’s Planning Commission has approved a proposal to erect permanent lights on the practice sports field at McIntosh High School. PTC tourism budget approvedThe Peachtree City Tourism Association’s $535,000 budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved Thursday night by the city council. PTC gets new stoplight on Hwy. 74Motorists in Peachtree City now have a new traffic light to contend with. City officials are hopeful the traffic light will improve safety at Wisdom Road and Ga. Highway 74. The project has been delayed for a number of months because of the need to get an easement from the CSX railroad company Tyrone pays off sewer loanThe Tyrone Town Council put an issue behind them Thursday night by paying off the balance that provides an early retirement of the outstanding sewer loan with the City of Fairburn. The council also amended the sewer agreement with Fairburn pertaining to a recent rate increase. Design firm picked for fire station expansionThe growth in fire department personnel has led Peachtree City to authorize an expansion of its Satterthwaite station near the intersection of Peachtree Parkway and Ga. Highway 54. PTC helps seniors, abuse victimsDespite the current downturn in sales tax revenue, the Peachtree City Council has kept funding intact for two social service organizations that serve city residents. Former PTC soldier killed by IEDA Special Forces soldier who grew up in Peachtree City died Wednesday, one day after his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, according to the U.S. Army. Sgt. First Class Shawn P. McCloskey, 33, a Green Beret in the Special Forces, was conducting a mounted patrol in support of combat operations in the Afghan city of Ghur Ghuri when the explosion occurred Tuesday, according to a news release from the U.S. Army. Cancer benefit set for Nov. 7Planning continues for the 2009 American Cancer Society’s Cattle Barons’ Ball, which will be on Nov. 7 at Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree in Peachtree City. Homebuying seminar Sept. 26First time home buyers can learn timely information about home buying by attending a free Homebuyers Seminar to learn what it takes to help make the dream of home ownership a reality. Newnan starts latest citizens academyThe City of Newnan kicked off its Newnan Citizen Academy, a free six week course provided to city residents, business owners, and property owners, over the age of 18, to educate and inform the citizens of Newnan about every aspect of city government in Newnan. Summit set for Coweta 'core' industriesThe Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is hosting a follow-up Coweta Core Industries Summit for several of Coweta’s core industries. The roundtable discussions include small business, big box retail and financial service and will be held on Wednesday, September 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. Small changes approved for old Coweta courthouseWork on Newnan’s historic courthouse continues, with county commissioners earlier this week approving several change orders and denying two others. Coweta Chamber hosting DNR commissioner at forumThe Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Chris Clark, Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, at its upcoming Economic Engagement Series Early Bird Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. The event emcee is John Thrasher. Coweta County Commission okays asphalt plant on Vulcan propertyThe proposal to construct an asphalt plant on Elzie Johnson Road off Ga. Highway 154 on the property of the Vulcan Madras Quarry received the approval of the Coweta County Commission at its Sept. 15 meeting. Coweta commissioners to adopt budget Sept. 24It is all over but the vote. Coweta County commissioners held a budget hearing Sept. 15 and are expected to approve the $59.4 million budget at the Sept. 24 meeting. The price tag represents a decrease of more than $1 million over last year. 9/11 remembered with ceremony in Newnan“We’ll keep watch on the wall.” Those were the words of Coweta County Sheriff Mike Yeager at the Patriot Day ceremony in Newnan that marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy that rocked America. Senoia man gets life for PTC bank robberyA Senoia man has been convicted for the armed robbery of the United Community Bank off Wisdom Road in Peachtree City May 1 Bigger box plans get cool receptionCapital City Development didn’t earn any praise Monday night for its latest development plan for a 14-acre site at the southwest corner of Ga. Highway 54 and Planterra Way. Neighbors dislike east PTC annexation planA proposal to annex 48 acres into the city limits of Peachtree City was scrutinized Monday night by the city’s Planning Commission. Bank robber gets life plus 30 years in prisonA Senoia man has been convicted for the armed robbery of the United Community Bank off Wisdom Road in Peachtree City May 1 PTC’s first Presbyterian plans 40th anniversaryFirst Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City is celebrating its 40th anniversary Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25, 26, and 27. The church’s planning team has put together a full weekend of activities for all ages. Bank manager: gunman threatened to kill during robberyA bank manager told a Fayette County jury today that an armed gunman threatened to kill her if she didn’t put money in his black garbage bag during the May 1 armed robbery of the United Community Bank in Peachtree City. Stuck deer freed by PTC crewsThis young deer became wedged in a backyard fence Saturday in the Southern Shores neighborhood. |