Construction crews continue to make headway on Senoia’s new police department and municipal court building on Howard Road. The $1.3 million facility is expected to open for business in late spring.

The Senoia City Council last week unanimously approved a $2.1 million general fund budget for 2010. The sum represents an increase of $19,800, or .95 percent, over 2009.

Candidate forum Oct. 30

Local residents are being invited to a candidate forum Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Freeman/Sasser Building in Senoia’s Seavy Street Park.

The Senoia City Council reluctantly approved a large change order to help the expansion of Winpak Films continue.

In a special called meeting Monday night, city administrator Richard Ferry explained the dilemma the city faced. Ferry explained the city agreed to pay for infrastructure improvements, including a new public access road and road improvements to Howard Road.

Senoia’s City Council agreed Monday night to set its millage rate in late July, but expressed reservations about the short timeframe for the procedure.

Should Senoia let the city’s trash service also pickup yard debris?

That’s the question the city mulled over at length Monday night, before deciding to ask for the citizens’ input on the issue.

The revitalization of downtown continues.

The latest event that promises to draw more residents and visitors to the historic downtown is"Art Senoia." The art show debuts April 25 with an opening reception from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at 20 Main Street in historic downtown Senoia. This is the first event of the newly formed Cultural Arts Committee of the Senoia Downtown Development Authority.

It’s a whole new day in Senoia. The Senoia Downtown Development Authority is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Shoppes on Main Street (formerly Hutchinson's Hardware) March 1 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The shops participating are:

The Senoia City Council could start off the new year by resolving a bit of unfinished business from last year.

On Monday night, the City Council will decided what to do about the proposed redevelopment of Crook’s Tire Center on Ga. Highway 16. With the widening of the busy state highway to start earlier this year, owner Greg Crook is hoping to get an answer on the redevelopment, so the project can get started in a timely fasion.

Children enjoyed a puppet show and stories relating to fairy tales at this week’s storytime at the Senoia Library. The puppet stage was donated to the Senoia Area Library by the Newnan-Coweta Public Library to which the Children of Senoia say “Thanks”. Pictured are children displaying dragon puppets made during Storytime. The June 21 program is at 10:30 a.m. at the Freeman Sasser Building at the Senoia Park. The guest will be the famous “Music Man,” Eric Litwin. On June 28, storytime is back at the Senoia Library. “Queen Glitter” arrives on July 12 at the Freeman Sasser building. The remaining two events will be July19 and 26 at the library. Photo/Special.

A single-engine plane based in Macon crashed in Senoia Sunday night, killing its pilot, officials said Monday morning.

My wife Judy and I have chosen to live and raise our family here. We truly love Senoia and want nothing more than for it to remain the wonderfully unique place that it is. We have been fighting for this quality of life since 1996 when we first became politically active because of the failed community sewer system in Martinwood Subdivision.

It is a great honor to be a candidate for City Council for the City of Senoia.

I am dedicated to being fair for all citizens in all neighborhoods. I know many of you and I hear you. Sadly, my opponent Murry McAffy is an angry man. After years of incompetence as our city administrator the council effectively terminated him with a unanimous vote. Now Murry wants to come back to the city in an elected position where his votes and influence can affect all citizens. I ran for city council because the people of Senoia deserve a choice, a choice for a positive, let’s look ahead to the future approach. We have dramatic issues facing our city. Growth is around us, upon us and if we’re not careful will consume us. The entire city needs to come together. One of my goals while in office is to encourage residents from the newer communities (sub-divisions) to come to council meetings and to get involved with their city. We are too isolated from one another. My opponent wants you to think that I am exclusive and only mingle with a few, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Inclusive group discussions with as many residents as possible is what will continue our cities progress. We have so much to offer residents and the visitors who come to our town. With the planned construction of bike trails connecting the newer communities together through downtown, park renovations, library construction and hopefully a new restaurant we begin unstoppable good progress. The next few years of development and growth will be some of the most exciting years Senoia has seen in nearly 90 years. Get curious, attend council meetings and when I’m elected please call me or visit me, tell me your vision for our town. Together we make the difference. Please vote for me on November 8th to fairly and positively represent you the residents of Senoia.

Again, I am pleased with the accomplishments of the past two years and would appreciate your support in re-electing me to serve for another term. Some accomplishments of my Administration and Staff follow:

I am asking for your vote on November 8, 2005. My education and experience has prepared me to be of service to you on the Senoia City Council. I am running for the unexpired term of Robert Belisle, who is now a candidate for Mayor of Senoia.

As Americans we are truly privileged to have the right to vote and select the people who will represent us. On Nov. 8 I urge each and every citizen of Senoia to go to the polls and cast your ballot. We do not need another mayor’s race that is decided by roughly 300 voters, or about 25% of us. Please care enough to make your voice heard!

As a candidate for the unexpired term of Robert Belisle, Mayor Pro Tem, who is now a candidate for Mayor of Senoia, I am asking for your vote on November 8, 2005 for the Senoia City Council.

I would like to thank The Citizen for the opportunity to address the good folks of Senoia.

For the last two years I have served all of the citizens of our city. I will remain a servant of all citizens.

My name is Anthony Miller. My friends call me Tony. I have lived in Senoia for 15 years. My wife Lu Nations-Miller has lived in Senoia For 28 years. We have 4 sons aging from 21-35 years old.

In 2004 I was honored to be elected the Mayor of Senoia. I feel in the past two years my Administration and staff have resolved many exising problems and positioned the City for quality growth.

Campaigning for this recently vacated seat on the council for the city of Senoia is an honor.  My purpose for running is simple.

The voters of Senoia have a choice to make.  When we go to the polls this fall there are two clear choices.  One choice is for a change and the other is for more of the same.  I am the choice of change and here is what I will do differently.