Gerresheimer AG also expands production capability

A Peachtree City firm last week officially opened its new research and development center for medical plastic systems.

Gerresheimer AG, headquartered in Germany, now has complete product and process development for its specialized business in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical technology. Previously such facilities were only available in Europe, company officials said.

An Atlanta man — accused of arranging a sexual tryst with an undercover Peachtree City police officer who posed as a 15-year-old — was convicted of several associated charges by a jury Friday morning.

An Atlanta man — accused of arranging a sexual tryst with an undercover Peachtree City police officer who posed as a 15-year-old — insisted in court this week that he thought she was “role playing” during their instant messaging sessions online.

The Counterpane School dragonboat, top, crossed the finish line just ahead of the Panda Express boat during one of the fi nal races at the Peachtree City International Festival and Dragon Boat Races Saturday afternoon. The races were on Lake Peachtree and teams scrambled at Drake Field, where there was plenty of food and entertainment for all. Photo/John Munford.

Local residents and dignitaries gathered Sept. 26 for the dedication of Falcon Field Veterans Memorial Park.

The new plaza, situated in front of the Aviation Center, is designed to be a memorial to all military members, veterans and their families.

The Peachtree City Council has an extremely light agenda for its meeting Thursday night.

But one of the agenda items, though it will not require a council decision, has an impact on recreational soccer in the city. Council is slated to get an informational update on the merger of the private Lazers and Lightning recreational programs.

The Peachtree City Council has an extremely light agenda for its meeting Thursday night.

One topic will not require a council decision though it has a big impact on recreational soccer in the city. Council is slated to get an informational update on the merger of the Lazers and Lightning recreational programs.

The qualifying period may have been shortened, but that didn’t stunt the field of candidates who will vie for the Post 1 seat on the Peachtree City Council.

Peachtree City Public Works Director Tom Corbett has been fired, city officials have confirmed.

Corbett was dismissed for job performance reasons, according to city spokesperson Betsy Tyler. The city is not divulging any details on why Corbett was let go, but there are no allegations of any criminal activity on Corbett’s part, she said.

The Peachtree City Civic Association will hold a forum for all city council and mayor candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.

Due to a computer error, the 147 homeowners who qualified for Peachtree City’s senior homestead exemption should expect a new tax bill in the mail.

Ashley Glen Assisted Living of Peachtree City, serving as a Gold Sponsor for the 2009 Southern Crescent Alzheimer’s Me

The 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.

Picketing 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.

A crack team of Georgia Tech architecture students will tackle the creation of future plans for four of Peachtree City’s village shopping centers.

A 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.

An 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.

Peachtree City’s Planning Commission has approved a proposal to erect permanent lights on the practice sports field at McIntosh High School.

The Peachtree City Tourism Association’s $535,000 budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved Thursday night by the city council.

Motorists 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

The 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.

The 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.

Despite the current downturn in sales tax revenue, the Peachtree City Council has kept funding intact for two social service organizations that serve city residents.

A 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.

A Senoia man has been convicted for the armed robbery of the United Community Bank off Wisdom Road in Peachtree City May 1

Capital 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.

A proposal to annex 48 acres into the city limits of Peachtree City was scrutinized Monday night by the city’s Planning Commission.

A Senoia man has been convicted for the armed robbery of the United Community Bank off Wisdom Road in Peachtree City May 1

First 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.

A 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.