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.

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.

Peachtree City residents who failed to pay their annual stormwater fee will face a 27 percent surcharge if they don’t take care of the matter soon.

Chief: process helps improve service to citizens

For the fifth time in a row, the Peachtree City Police Department has earned its national accreditation.

Tonight's special called meeting of the Peachtree City Council is necessary to avoid a contract provision that would void the Airport Authority's recent land acquisition for its runway safety area, officials said.

House ordered to be sold in divorce judgement

Officials are still investigating what has been called a “suspicious” house fire in the Smokerise subdivision late Sunday evening.

Citizens watched as Peachtree City’s “Grand Christmas Tree” was lit Saturday night near Drake Field.

Senoia’s residents made their disdain quite clear Monday night of the proposed design for the new library.

Architect Brian Haun presented a proposal to the City Council for the new $500,000 library to resemble an old-fashioned train station. Haun showed slides of other train station during the early 20th century, and then unveiled his proposal, which was met with an almost universal disappointment.

The Peachtree City Library now has a kiosk where patrons can check out their own books.

The Booth Middle School eighth grade band is participating today in a performing arts workshop at Walt Disney World in Florida.

A plan to build a shopping center on the south side of Ga. Highway 54 West will be discussed Monday night in a workshop meeting of the Peachtree City Planning Commission.

Transportation, tutoring among biggest needs

With some experience now under their belts, Peachtree City officials are wanting to improve the fledgling after-school program the city hosts for Booth middle school students.