Troop 75, with 44 scouts and 12 adult leaders, recently returned from summer camp at Woodruff Scout Reservation in north Georgia. The troop attained the Scouting Traditions Award as well […]
These youths were honored by the Peachtree City Council last week for taking part in the Junior Police Academy class offered by Peachtree City Police this summer. Participants got to
One of the best-known party bands from the 1960s, the latest version of The Swingin’ Medallions will be in concert Saturday, July 2 at the Frederick Brown Jr. “The Fred”
The reorganization of Peachtree City’s recreation employees, including the elimination of two positions, has led one resident to author a critical letter to the City Council. George Martin, a former
Faced with necessary and critical infrastructure repair and maintenance, along with vehicle replacements, Peachtree City is poised to use financing in the coming year to the tune of $2 million
Contrary to popular belief, Peachtree City isn’t losing that much in sales tax money when residents go shopping at the nearby Sam’s Club, according to Peachtree City Councilman Eric Imker.
As July 4th nears, so does Peachtree City’s annual parade and the nighttime fireworks celebration over picturesque Lake Peachtree. Some may find it a little bit more challenging to get
Since Peachtree City had spent its entire budgeted amount for contracted tree removal, the City Council agreed to shift more funding to cover the rest of the year. Last week
Cheryl F. Freeberg, age 59, daughter of the late J.D. & Alma Hayes of Senoia, GA died at her home in Peachtree City, GA on June 20, 2011. The memorial
Peachtree City’s 238 employees are in line for a 2 percent “incentive” bonus in the next fiscal year, a pay bump the City Council calls “essentially a cost of living
UPDATED for Wednesday print edition — Having retired in 2002, former Peachtree City Manager Jim Basinger has kept away from City Council meetings. That changed Thursday night as he spoke
Dear Editor and Peachtree City residents: Many of you have probably read about the reorganization of the city government that was approved last night [June 16]. You may be asking
We are rapidly approaching one of our nation’s most sacred holidays: Independence Day. I am often frustrated at how our modern society has smoothed all the rough edges off of
The Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Dodson was appointed as senior minister at Peachtree City United Methodist Church by Bishop B. Michael Watson at the denomination’s North Georgia Annual Conference, meeting
All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City will conduct its annual free children’s Music Camp July 11-15. The featured theme, “Sing To The Lord A New Song,” will be evident
Peachtree City is well represented at one of the five Federal Academies, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, located on Long Island in Kings Point, New York. There are currently
Terry Garlock was a Cobra helicopter gunship pilot in the Vietnam War. In December, 1969 he was shot down in a firefight. Garlock was disabled: trapped in the wreckage with
City Hall is calling on Peachtree City businesses to show their patriotic colors in the next several days. The June 20 Update says, “Peachtree City Businesses – We need your
Leona Rose Shedeak, 88, of Peachtree City, GA passed away on June 15, 2011 surrounded by her three daughters and caregiver, Elba Espinosa. She was born to Albert and Wadea
The new senior apartment complex coming to the Kedron Village area now has a name: Hearthside at Peachtree City. A conceptual plan for the 96-unit complex was unveiled at the
Peachtree City will get a new “bubble” over the Kedron pools after all, but it will be a costly venture. The total cost, approved unanimously by the City Council Thursday
As donation boxes become more ubiquitous, they are also “sticking out” a bit more. And that is not a good thing to do in Peachtree City. While the city is
The grand marshal for Peachtree City’s Fourth of July parade this year will be a familiar face to many UGA football fans. Matt Stinchcomb, who went on to a successful
A landscaping plan for Peachtree City’s new Walgreens pharmacy was approved by the planning commission June 13. Almost as important as the new landscaping is what existing vegetation will remain
Given the continuing economic doldrums, Peachtree City’s budget is likely to take another hit this year with dwindling property values resulting in less property tax revenue. The detailed estimates will
Tonight (June 16) the Peachtree City Council will consider eliminating two high-ranking positions in the leisure services division as part of a sweeping reorganization of city staff proposed by City
There’s a new twist in the libel lawsuit filed by former Peachtree City Mayor Harold Logsdon against current Peachtree City Mayor Don Haddix. Haddix has already admitted that he said
A proposal for a 164,000-square-foot shopping center on Ga. Highway 54 West at Line Creek Drive was presented to the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night. No vote was taken.
There are good ideas and then there are great ideas. Zara Morgan, 7, of Peachtree City had a great idea when she heard some of the parents at her sister’s
It should come as no surprise that an immovable majority on the Fayette County Board of Commissioners — who put their relatives on the Board of Elections to oversee their
Why does the bypass have such strong support from commissioners Frady, Hearn and Horgan? Do you ever ask yourself that question? The road goes nowhere, it is wasting millions of
The ongoing saga involving our current and former mayors can best be described as nothing more than blight upon the reputation of our fair city. For a sitting mayor to
All Saints Anglican Church will offer a free, two-part healing program on Saturday, June 18 which is open to the public. The first part of the program is a three-hour
All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City will conduct its annual free children’s Music Camp July 11-15. The featured theme, “Sing To The Lord A New Song,” will be evident
