Peachtree City is going purple for Relay for Life
Seeing a lot of purple as you ride along Highway 54, or take a cruise along the cart paths in Peachtree City? Don’t worry, it’s not your eyes. They’re painting […]
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Crime, Peachtree City
PTC man arrested for fake cocaine, biting cop
A 19 year-old Peachtree City man was arrested April 9 on charges of committing two felonies and a misdemeanor after reportedly approaching several juveniles with fake cocaine then biting the
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‘Walking sign’ rules on hold pending poll of local businesses
New restrictions on the use of “walking signs” in Peachtree City were put on hold by the city council at its meeting Thursday. City staff was asked to look at
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For rent: PTC Recreation Department office space
Fayette County small businesses, home-based entrepreneurs or anyone else who needs an affordable place to meet clients or staff can now rent office space at the Recreation Administration building in
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Bowling alley coming to PTC’s 74 South?
Is it possible that a bowling alley might become a neighbor to the Autozone on Peachtree City’s southside? The answer is yes … and no. Technically, the zoning conditions for
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PTC planners to discuss junior box plans
A proposal to build a 134,000 square foot shopping center at the southwest intersection of Ga. Highway 54 and Planterra Way will be discussed Monday night by the Peachtree City
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
Officials field questions on particulars of Ga.’s gun laws
The meeting room downstairs at the Peachtree City Library was full March 31 as Fayette County Sheriff Wayne Hannah and GeorgiaCarry.org Executive Director Jerry Henry fielded residents’ questions on the
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
Council poised to limit use of all ‘walking’ signs in PTC
For the past year or so, some businesses in Peachtree City have used employees or contractors to hold promotional signs along the road in an effort to drum up more
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Software soldiers pay in blood for foreign adventures
They say that, in the Bible, it states that there will be wars, and rumors of wars. Now, the Bible is older than old; but those words have been validated
Church, Peachtree City
COS’s Grace Flock Band to present concert Thursday
Members of GraceFlock Band, contemporary worship leaders at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, will present a concert Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. The
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All Saints Anglican Church’s ministry provides for needs of service personnel
The “Soldier Care” ministry of All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City works closely with the United Services Organization (USO) at Hartsfield-Jackson airport to provide for U.S. military personnel traveling
Health, Peachtree City
Cancer Wellness Walk in Peachtree City Saturday
Chick-fil-A has committed to be the title sponsor of the upcoming Cancer Wellness Walk in Peachtree City. Their generous support of the Walk will allow Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
Kurpiel is All American 5K’s Hometown Hero
Last year, the Peachtree City Running Club launched the All American 5K, a race on the Saturday before Memorial Day that raised money for the Dan Berschinski Fund. Lt. Dan
Engagements, Peachtree City
Hupperich-Voight engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Peter K. Hupperich of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Margot Hupperich, to Daniel John Voight, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Voight of Peachtree
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2011 Breast Cancer 1-Day Walk in PTC’s Picnic Park
The 2011 Breast Cancer 1-Day Walk held recently at Picnic Park in Peachtree City was a fund-raiser for the Breast Cancer Survivor’s Network. Attended by the 400 that registered, along
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Sports groups pitch in
As Peachtree City budget cuts have hit the recreation department in recent years, various youth sports associations are picking up some of the slack financially. Last year, those sports associations
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PTC Rec makes best of budget cuts
With about $1 million in recreation cuts since 2009, Peachtree City has had to do more with less. The recreation department’s maintenance crews is down from 16 to eight people.
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Heroic turnout for Herobox
Ryan Housely, founder of Herobox, was presented with a check for $3,200 at halftime of the boys game at Battle for the Troops II Thursday night. The money was raised
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Here’s your new sign
Peachtree City Public Services Director Mark Caspar shows off a new sign prototype that is being required by mandates from the federal government. The city will spend thousands in coming
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EMS usage on the rise in Peachtree City
As Peachtree City’s population continues to age, the demands on emergency services will continue to increase, Fire Chief Ed Eiswerth told the City Council last week. Some 34 percent of
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Haddix, Imker disagree on prospect handling
Even as new Peachtree City Economic Development Director Joey Grisham reported headway in luring new business and industry here, there remains a difference of opinion on the City Council as
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PTC using video cameras, puts ‘eyes’ on rec sites, paths
Most likely you haven’t seen them, but they see you. Peachtree City is using remote video cameras to keep an eye on remote areas of the cart path, and also
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Charles Douglas Cagle, 68, of Peachtree City
Charles Douglas Cagle, 68, of Peachtree City, died March 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his sister Marilyn Armstrong; and brother Donald Cagle. He is survived by daughters
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
Golf cart bill won’t affect Peachtree City
New legislation addressing golf cart operation and safety equipment steers completely clear of affecting Peachtree City in any way. The latest version of Senate Bill 240 would not apply to
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Traffic delay on Hwy. 74 S in PTC
Peachtree City officials just before noon said an oil leak from a tanker truck is causing traffic delays in the southbound Lane of Highway 74 in Peachtree City from the
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Cooper Lighting donates to Line Creek Nature Area
Peachtree City’s Cooper Lighting on March 25 in recognition of being awarded its company’s Environmental Excellence Award presented a $7,500 award grant to the Southern Conservation Trust for improvements to
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PTC to implement new building fees
Starting April 4, a new — and sometimes more expensive — structure for building fees will take effect in Peachtree City. Gone will be a rate that calculates new building
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PTC survey says . . . No new taxes
Read their fingertips … More than two-thirds of Peachtree City residents who took the online survey this year agreed that city taxes and service levels “should remain the same.” To
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Keep bubble, but cut rescue team?
I don’t make it a habit to get involved in city politics, but after learning that the city plans to disband the Peachtree City Fire Department’s Dive Rescue Team due
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Libya war an abuse of presidential power
I seldom feel an impetus to join the bandwagon of Obama criticizers in this obsequiously Republican section of the country. Nonetheless I must decry the government’s recent decision to attack
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Politicians make plans for Fayette’s future, but guided by what vision?
For some in our county, the answer to our future seems to be quite clear: conform. Then again, I am still having a difficult time attempting to discern what question
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Proposed tax on veterinary services will result in fewer animals helped
Dear U.S. Representative Westmoreland, My name is Shannen Chabot and I am a 12th-grader from McIntosh High School. More importantly, I’m of voting age and I’m one of your constituents.
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Girl Scout Day at All Saints
It was Girl Scout Day last Sunday at All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City. The scouts treated the parish to food and beverages during coffee hour. Kim Wilson and
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Groundbreaking for addition
Southside church on Robinson Road in Peachtree City broke ground for its new auditorium addition and church expansion last week. Completion of the project is expected by late fall of