Boy Scout Troop 75, under the direction of Scoutmaster Nigel Hampton and chartered by Peachtree City United Methodist Church, show off their haul in Scouting for Food on Saturday, Feb. […]
ShelterBox USA has presented CNN producer, Christopher Dawson with its 2011 Global Media Award for his efforts in delivering thorough and accurate coverage of the relief efforts that took place
When it comes to Peachtree City projects, the word “free” isn’t often bandied about. In this case, however, Peachtree City could be saving $16,000 if the Georgia Department of Transportation
The price tag for Peachtree City’s proposed “gateway” cart path bridge over Ga. Highway 54 West has become even more expensive. The city has lost a $518,000 grant for the
It wasn’t enough to close schools for the day, but Thursday morning’s snow added some ambiance to go with the cool temperatures in Peachtree City. Path users either bundled up
Construction continues on the assembly building/office complex for Sany America, the U.S. arm of the Chinese Sany heavy equipment company. Even though the facility will not yet be complete, a
The benefit of a school bus route shortcut was not enough to convince the Peachtree City Council last week to support paving Sims Road, a gravel road that would connect
A proposal to expand the Gathering Place recreation center in Peachtree City would increase its operating costs but also increase revenue, according to projects city staff shared with the city
At a mere 255 years of age, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart celebrated his birthday last month with after school program (ASP) students at Kedron Elementary. The students have celebrated Mozart’s birthday
Mrs. Dura Abercrombie Davis, age 90, of Peachtree City, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Davis and is survived by her
American Legion Post 50 of Peachtree City held their local oratorical contest Jan. 22 and their first place winner is Heidi Turner; second place winner is Jordan Schumacher. Turner will
After scoring 24 points against Northgate on Saturday, McIntosh senior guard Laura Higgason reached 1,001 points in her career. After the game she was surrounded by family and teammates in
Update: 5 p.m., Feb. 9 — Preliminary information supplied by the Peachtree City Police Dept. indicates that an East Point man, 37-year-old Thomas McGhee, was killed in the traffic accident
Are PTC police too soft? Or just too busy harassing citizens to catch the real bad guys? I was reading in the paper about the robbery that took place at
Carole Marsh of Peachtree City is author and publisher of a series of booklets called “The Student’s Civil War,” designed for grades 4 to 8, marketed nationwide. The series consists
Sitting in church the other day, when I should have been paying attention to the readings and sermon, a thought came to me. I began thinking of St. John the
Many of us Fayette citizens are appalled at Fayette Commission Chairman Herb Frady’s lack of respect for open government. Commissioner Steve Brown had every right to speak on the West
Joy McGee (left) of Peachtree City and Christi Thompson of Newnan lead the new, free Saturday morning exercise classes, including light aerobics and step aerobics, in the fellowship hall at
The United Methodist Men at Peachtree City United Methodist Church are now taking orders for their annual fertilizer and pine straw sales. Delivery will be Saturday, March 5 and Saturday,
To celebrate National Poetry Month (April, 2011), the Friends of the Peachtree City Library association is sponsoring a poetry contest. The contest is open to both published and unpublished authors.
Mr. Tully Miller, of Peachtree City, passed away on February 3, 2011 at the age of 77. It was said that he never met a stranger and was always able
Edgar “Buck” Johnson, 91, of Peachtree City, passed away on January 25, 2011. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Vivian Johnson. Buck was born in Burkburnett, Texas to
Benjamin Latham, a Naval Air Crewman–Rescue Swimmer 3rd Class from Peachtree City, was recently selected as Sailor of the Day. He is currently attached to the USS Enterprise on a
It’s almost time for Peachtree City to replace the plastic “bubble” that’s erected over the Kedron pools to keep them open year-round. The flexible plastic device, kept afloat by a
Thousands of area residents flocked to the McIntosh High School cafeteria last week for the annual Kiwanis Pancake breakfast. The griddles were going all morning as pancakes were being flipped
The correction of minutes from a previous City Council meeting is without fail a mundane task that garners a quick motion, second and unanimous approval. Until Thursday night that is.
Favoring private property rights over government intervention, the Peachtree City Council unanimously sacked a proposed six-month ban on the removal of trees. The proposed ban was aimed at giving staff
Catherine Ida Rudy, 94, of Peachtree City, passed away January 31, 2011. Mrs. Rudy was a graduate of M.B. Johnson School of Nursing in Elyria, OH. She was preceded in
The Peachtree City Council will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. to rank their top three finalists wishing to become the next city manager. The next step on the process will
REVISED for print edition — If you plan to cut any trees on your property during the next six months, the Peachtree City Council suggests you take a six-month break
Peachtree City police and a local business are hoping the offer of a $5,000 reward will help shake loose information to solve the ram-and-grab burglary of the PeachMac computer store
Fayette County Commission Chairman Herb Frady’s reprehensible behavior at Thursday night’s commission meeting was beyond belief. Mr. Frady’s actions were the worst example of leadership and censorship I have ever
Fayette County government wants to confiscate land from our neighbors to build a road to nowhere and waste millions of your tax dollars in the process. Why this should be
It’s gratifying to see that Georgia is now dealing head on with its share of a vexing national issue: illegal aliens. Representative Matt Ramsey last week submitted the thoughtful, meaningful,
