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Senoia set to decrease spending for 2013

The first of two public hearings held Dec. 10 on the Senoia FY 2013 budget came with a proposed 1.25 percent decrease in general fund spending. The budget is expected to be approved at the Dec. 17 meeting. Read More»

Senoia water, sewer rates expected to increase

A change in water and sewer rates is likely coming to Senoia. A proposed increase of 10 percent for water service and 21 percent for sewer service for residential customers, based on average consumption, is designed to make up the difference in system revenue requirements that have suffered during the recession. The proposal discussed at the Dec. 10 public hearing was continued until the Dec. 17 council meeting. Read More»

‘The Walking Dead’ to return to Senoia in 2013

“The Walking Dead” star Scott Wilson (known as Hershel Greene to fans) and his wife Heavenly took to the podium in downtown Senoia Dec. 1 just prior to the annual Light Up Senoia Christmas parade in which they served as grand marshals. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Looks like America’s top-rated television show will be returning to Senoia and Coweta County for its fourth season. Stalwart Films spokesman Mike Riley made the announcement Thursday at the meeting of the Coweta County Commission as he thanked the county and its residents for their support of the AMC network’s hit show, “The Walking Dead.”

"The Walking Dead" will be coming back for a fourth season and will be associated with Senoia’s Raleigh Studios, Riley said, adding that pre-production for the show will probably begin in March. Read More»

Senoia budget shows decreased spending

December in Senoia not only brings all kinds of Christmas festivities, it also brings the annual adoption of the budget. The first of two public hearings on the budget will be held Dec. 10 and will show a proposed 2013 general fund budget totaling $2.292 million that reflects a 1.5 percent decrease in spending over 2012.

The current general fund budget totals $2.327 million. City Administrator Richard Ferry in his budget report said the general fund budget proposed for FY 2013 totals $2,291,800. That figure represents a decrease of 1.5 percent over current budget that ends Dec. 31. Read More»

Senoia looks at water, sewer rates

The Senoia City Council will hold a public hearing Dec. 10 to review proposed changes in the cost of water and sewer rates. A proposed increase of 10 percent for water and 21 percent for sewer for residential customers, based on average consumption, is designed to make up the difference in system revenue requirements that have suffered during the recession.

The council will look at four proposals for water and sewer rates. The most equitable for all customers, proposal 4 would result in an equivalent increase for residential, commercial and industrial users. Read More»

‘The Walking Dead’ star Scott Wilson leads Senoia Christmas Parade

‘The Walking Dead’ star Scott Wilson leads Senoia Christmas Parade

“The Walking Dead” star Scott Wilson (who plays Hershel Green) lost a leg in Episode 1 of the show’s third season after being bitten by a “walker.” But he got it back just in time (purposefully grabbing his right leg) to serve, along with his wife Heavenly, as grand marshal in Saturday’s Light Up Senoia Christmas parade. The down-to-earth veteran actor and Georgia native prior to the parade spoke about the hospitality and kindness shown by Senoia residents to the cast and crew of America’s top-rated cable television show. Read More»

Erik Lindstrom, 18, of Senoia

Erik Lindstrom

Mr. Erik Lindstrom, 18, of Senoia (Fayette County), died Nov. 23, 2012.

Erik was a 2012 graduate of Whitewater High School and was scheduled to attend Clayton State in the spring. He was currently employed at Best Buy. He also loved Braves baseball and Tennessee football. Read More»

Winpak expansion approved by Coweta County

The Coweta County Development Authority (CCDA) on Nov. 13 approved a $31.3 million bond resolution to support an expansion at Winpak Films in Senoia. Funds from the revenue bond will be used for current and near-term equipment purchases. Read More»

Senoia ready to celebrate the holidays

Get into the holiday season with two special December events in Historic Senoia. “Light Up Senoia” kicks off the celebration on Saturday, Dec. 1 with a festive parade through downtown. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. “Light Up Senoia” will include decorated floats, live music and entertainment. Charlie Filkins and Scott Sargeant, “The Car Guys,” will emcee the event.

For the kids, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, along with pony rides, Santa’s Workshop, and the lighting of the big tree at Main Street Square near the gazebo. The parade steps off at 5:30 p.m. Read More»

Senoia approves charter change, term limits

The Nov. 5 vote by the Senoia City Council to change the city charter to officially diminish the mayor’s power and to impose term limits on elected officials was unanimous. The charter is expected to be adopted in 2013 by the Georgia General Assembly. Read More»