Peachtree City

Margaret Anna Price, 79, of Peachtree City

Margaret Anna Price, 79, of Peachtree City, passed away May 7, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Price; son Neal Price and granddaughter, Ashley Higginbotham. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Price of Peachtree City and Noel Snook and her husband, Dr. Steven Snook of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Travis Price of Aiken, SC and Kristin and Derek Higginbotham both of Fayetteville. Read More»

McIntosh knocked out of baseball playoffs

Michael Murphy swatted a solo shot to right for the Chiefs in the fourth inning of game one against Greenbrier. Photo/John Munford.

The McIntosh High School baseball team ended its season Wednesday afternoon as they lost a doubleheader match against the Wolf Pack of Greenbrier High School.
The Chiefs lost 16-1 in the first game and 10-4 in the second game to end their hopes of moving on to the next round in the Georgia High School Association baseball playoffs. Under head coach Brad Campbell, the Chiefs finished the season with the most wins (20-6) in the school’s 32 year history. Read More»

McIntosh races to first state track title in 32 years

History was made when the McIntosh boys track team won the state title.

What a great weekend for McIntosh and the boys track and field team!  Read More»

Braelinn students ‘fly’ high at AirTran

The fifth grade Enrichment Students of Braelinn Elementary led by Dr. Mary Lou Goehring and Nance Hudson in Peachtree City have joined over 48,000 students in more than 1,500 classrooms across the country who have “adopted” Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways pilots, giving the aviators opportunity to mentor students in and around the fifth grade level. Read More»

Councilwoman Fleisch to ask for traffic study for Hwy. 54 West

The daily afternoon traffic jam for westbound commuters on Ga. Highway 54 West will be discussed again by the Peachtree City Council at its regular meeting Thursday night.

Stretching for nearly a mile during peak congestion times, the traffic backup is front and center now that a shopping center developer wants a sixth traffic light added to the mix on Hwy. 54 between Ga. Highway 74 at the city limits: at the intersection of Line Creek Parkway, which is between Planterra Way and MacDuff Parkway. Read More»

WASA commits to ‘study’ future rebate

PTC authority may use refinancing savings to reduce PTC sewer bills

The Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority has pledged to study whether it can offer a “rebate” to its ratepayers utilizing the annual savings from its recently-refinanced bonds.

The authority voted unanimously Monday night to explore the matter in September at the end of its fiscal year so the savings can be included in WASA’s annual budget discussions. Read More»

PTC to deploy tarp & blanket police?

At sunset in Peachtree City July 4 last year a throng of spectators lined the southern bank of Lake Peachtree to watch the city’s annual fireworks display. Nearly all of them had laid out tarps or blankets well in advance leaving spots for latecomers in short supply. Photo/John Munford.

July 4 ‘spot-saving’ might be banned to save city’s grass?

Saving your spot with a tarp or blanket for fireworks viewing and parade watching is a Peachtree City tradition.

That may soon change, however, as some last year used the privilege several days prior to the city’s annual July 4 celebration, sparking complaints from residents that have resulted in a new ordinance proposed by city staff.

The ordinance would restrict anyone from leaving a tent, blanket, tarp, stake or other personal property unattended while it is on city-owned property or right-of-way for more than an hour. Read More»

Officials: Water may be smelly, but it’s safe

Fayette County Water System officials reported Tuesday that complaints from residents in north and central Peachtree City about a peculiar odor and taste in their drinking water is not cause for alarm. The problem is being resolved and the water is safe to drink, officials said.

Complaints from area residents began late last week, but Water System Director Tony Parrott said May 7 the “musky” odor in the water is no reason for alarm. Read More»

NCIS retiree to settle down in Peachtree City

Marvin Reese (seated, left) confers with friend and colleague Brad Steel. Photo/Cynthia Johnson, NCIS Academy staff.

“That’s what friends are for,” Dionne Warwick and her friends Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight sang in their 1985 mega hit. Two friends, who are also colleagues and veterans, are taking that seriously. Until the end of April, they worked side-by-side and then, quietly, but concurrently, retired. Read More»

All Saints Anglican confirms 17 members in recent ceremony

Front row (L-R): Dorothy Murphy; Emma Bryan; Kristina Longacre; Kylee Greiner; Anastasia Hall; Sydney McQuern; Charis Williams; Andrew Fry; Connor Macaluso; William Fry; Phyllis Donato; Danielle Deane; Cameron Rothley. Back row (L-R): Fr. Michael Fry; Becky Murphy; Bishop Foley Beach; Dylan Benefield; Fr. Ray Greiner; David Macaluso; Bob Looney; and Laini Benefield. Photo/Special.

Seventeen members of All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City were confirmed recently by the Right Rev. Dr. Foley Beach of the Anglican Diocese of the South.

All Saints’ rector, the Rev Michael Fry, and associate priest, Fr. Ray Greiner, assisted as the following parishioners were confirmed: Dylan Gabriel Benefield; Laini Sue Benefield; Emma Delean Bryan; Danielle Nicole Deane; Phyllis Donato; Andrew Fitzpatrick Fry; William Hudson Fry; Emily Anastasia Hall; Kristina Marie Longacre; Read More»

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