More than 300 residents jammed the Willie Duke Auditorium at Starr's Mill Tuesday night and gave the Board of Education an earful about the proposed boundaries for next year.

East Coweta’s first mega-project will next head before Sharpsburg Town Council Nov.6.

Town Clerk Donna Camp said the first reading of the zoning and annexation ordinances to bring the massive development into the town would be at the November meeting.

A recent traffic crash profile study by the Atlanta Regional Commission confirms what many Coweta drivers already know; the worst stretch of highway for accidents in the county is Ga. Highway 34.

Two Coweta County high schools have been recognized by the Governor’s office for student achievements on the SAT.

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizen.com
and BEN NELMS
bnelms@TheCitizen.com

Atlanta – Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Gregory Jones, FBI Atlanta, in conjunction with Peachtree City Police Chief James V. Murray, announce the arrest Tuesday of Mohammed Silliam, age 19, and Gerald Wayne Lott, age 19, both formerly of Maryland, subsequent to yesterday’s armed robbery of the Wachovia Bank, located at 993 North Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City, Ga.

Battle with PTC over unpaid bills slated for January

The Peachtree City Council has filed a counterclaim against Group VI, claiming shoddy construction work led to drainage problems that ultimately caused the bottom floor of the tennis center to flood on several occasions.

The Fayette County cross-country championships were held at Sandy Creek Wednesday.

Authority contracting with firm to design sketches for Lexington Circle

The Development Authority of Peachtree City is trying to encourage some creative thinking for a high-profile undeveloped area on the city’s east side that’s actually zoned to have a significant amount of commercial space.

Crews worked to clear trees Wednesday afternoon just north of Dividend Drive to make way for two additional lanes that will be built on Ga.

A Peachtree City boy scout is undertaking a campaign to provide bags and other "comfort" items to U.S. troops who have been injured while serving in the Middle East.

The sport of mixed martial arts, otherwise known as ultimate fighting, has won a lot of respect since its inception. What started as a renegade event relegated to warehouses has gained legitimacy. Televised events are huge hits on pay per view and a reality show about aspiring fighters is among the top rated shows on cable television. This acceptance hasn’t been easy. In fact it has been a battle, especially for fighters and promoters working on a more local level. Nobody knows this better than Palmetto resident Cory Nestlehutt, the promoter behind tomorrow night’s Southside Slugfest at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater and a professional fighter on the card.

Fire Dept. ready to scare

Starting tonight, the Peachtree City Fire Department will present its 2006 version of its haunted house for the Halloween season.

Peachtree City residents are being encouraged to help spruce up the cart path system in a special event Saturday, Nov. 4

Local grandparents who are raising their own grandchildren are being invited to participate in two public meetings in Peachtree City Thursday, Oct. 26.

Features council minutes back to 1959

Peachtree City’s web site has a new look and feel after an intensive redesign process aimed at making the site more user-friendly and interactive, officials said.

After years of waiting, work has finally begun on the widening of Lower Fayetteville Road.

The work on widening of Lower Fayetteville Road has started October 12 at Greison Trail and is working toward the east. County officials said the first stage is staking and installing minor drainage structures and cross drain pipes. The project adds two feet of asphalt on each side of the road, softens some of the curves, improves the shoulders and replaces the bridge over Sullivan Creek. Officials also said that three traffic lights will also be added, although they are not part of this GRTA funded project. They are at Mary Freeman Road, Lora Smith and Sullivan Road. The main portion of the project is being funded by the transportation agency after Coweta County agreed to let Xpress buses run in the county. The contract for this project is for $5,938,311.32 and the projected completion date is February 2008.

Coweta County officials are hopeful the county’s overhauling of zoning categories and land use plans will be done by the end of the year.

Rep. Lynn Westmoreland continued his attacks on the media during a feisty debate Wednesday night with Democratic challenger Mike McGraw in Newnan.

Deal requires land from Pathway, Planterra golf club

The deadline has come and passed for a federal grant to the Peachtree City Airport Authority that will pave the way for TDK Boulevard to be extended from Peachtree City into Coweta County.

Landscaping along highway coming soon

The latest big retailer to be coming to Peachtree City will be Petsmart.

Coweta’s four County Commission candidates gathered at the Central Education Center in Newnan Wednesday night to introduce themselves to the voters.

The American Red Cross - Coweta County Chapter has kicked off its 3rd annual HEROES fundraising campaign this month. The HEROES campaign, scheduled to run through Oct. 31 raises funds to support ongoing disaster relief and health and safety programs for Coweta County residents. The target goal this year is to raise $25,000 for needed services in the county.

Kedron Elementary School in Peachtree City has been named a national “Blue Ribbon” school by the U.S. Department in Education.

Chamber members and local businesses will showcase their products and services at BigExpo October 19. This 12th annual event takes place at the Coweta County Fair Grounds & Conference Center, 275 Pine Road from 4-8 p.m.

The City of Peachtree City is seeking volunteers for positions on the city’s recreation commission, airport authority and water and sewer authority for terms beginning in January of 2006.

Marc Stewart is coming in for a landing at Falcon Field in Peachtree City. The Newnan resident and award-winning aviation artist will exhibit his original paintings and limited edition prints during a personal appearance at the Oct.14-15 Great Georgia Airshow.

It was a glimpse into the future of regional transportation Oct. 3 as Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) hosted the Envision 6 Transportation Fair at Shannon Mall. For those weary of mounting traffic congestion in Fayette and Coweta counties, there is little end in sight since most of the solutions are years away.

Job by job, Peachtree City’s division and department directors explained the general duties of each city employee at a special called workshop meeting of the Peachtree City Council Tuesday night.

The upcoming Peachtree City Classic road race series helps the Peachtree City Running Club give back to the community.

Warrants have been issued for a Stockbridge man for the armed robbery of a downtown Fayetteville antique store, police said.