Peachtree City

Donation to Locks of Love is a family affair

Jackie Arnold and her daughter, Kellie. Photo/Special.

A mother and daughter from Peachtree City decided to make a difference together and collectively cut more than 20 inches of their own hair length to donate to Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a non-profit agency that collects hair donations from around the country and turns them into hair pieces and hair wigs for young patients with medical conditions such as alopecia and cancer. The organization, located in Florida, specifically supports children with hair loss due to medical conditions. Read More»

Parking lot at All Children's Playground to be closed Tuesday

The parking lot at Picnic Park/All Children’s Playground will be closed on Tuesday, March 30, for additional repairs to the sanitary sewer line.

The park will remain open, and visitors may park behind city hall and at the library to access the park via the creek bridge during the repairs.

Master Illusionist coming to PTC, Apr. 17

Harris III, Master Illusionist. Photo/Special.

Are you ready for you and your family to be mesmerized? 

Coming off their recently sold out tour, Master Illusionist Harris III will star in “Sens De Vie Tour” aka “The Meaning of Life” tour.  Audiences have raved at Harris III’s gift of mystery, deception and illusion.  Special guest EverLife will perform an acoustic set.  Come and attend this one of a kind, family friendly event at The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. Read More»

Local cadet earns position on The Citadel’s Summerall Guards

Cadet Patrick Andrew Waters of Peachtree City, Ga.,has been selected for the 2011 Summerall Guards, a silent drill platoon at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. The unit’s first performance was March 20 during Corps Day activities.

Corps Day is the birthday of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. This year marks 167 years. Read More»

Local teen captures state DAR award

Becky West, left, of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognized Madeline Fry of Peachtree City at the annual DAR convention on Mar. 27. Fry won the state essay contest in the seventh grade category. The topic was “The First Transcontinental Railroad.” West chairs the Georgia State Society’s American History Committee. Photo/Special.

Seventh-grade student Madeline Fry of Peachtree City has won the 2010 state Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) essay contest in her age classification and will now compete at the southeastern division level.

Fry was recognized at the 112th Georgia State Society DAR State Conference held March 25-28 in Peachtree City, when Becky West made the formal announcement and presentation during the School/Youth Luncheon on Saturday. Read More»

Dolce Atlanta Peachtree offers Easter brunch

An aerial view of Dolce. Photo/Special.

Dolce Atlanta Peachtree, a once private facility known for its food prepared by an array of award winning chefs, has been open to the public for more than two years and continues to provide a unique dining option south of Atlanta. This team of chefs, led by Executive Chef Len Elias, has a much deserved reputation for culinary excellence. It is expected that the growing number of fans will flock to 201 Restaurant, located at Dolce Atlanta Peachtree inPeachtree City to enjoy the impressive display of made from scratch options to celebrate this Easter holiday. Read More»

Housekeeping items on PTC agenda — your housekeeping

Covered containers would be required for garbage; sprinklers for new homes again up for vote

The Peachtree City Council will consider lowering Read More»

Airman Brandon J. Bermudez graduates from basic training

Airman Brandon Bermudez

Air Force Airman Brandon J. Bermudez graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Read More»

PTC student wins highest honor in national language arts competition

Griffin Tillman

Peachtree City resident Griffin Tillman recently won highest honors in this year’s WordMasters Challenge – a national language arts competition entered by approximately 220,000 students annually, which consists of three separate meets held at intervals during the school year. Tillman is a fifth grader at Landmark Christian School in Peachtree City. Read More»

Cart path bridge over Flat Creek in south PTC opens

Cart path bridge over Flat Creek in south PTC opens

A new cart path bridge connecting homes on the southside to the city’s industrial park was completed this week.

The new cart path bridge over Flat Creek is now open for traffic, officials said Thursday. It links the Morallion Hills subdivision with the Gardner Park industrial area. Read More»

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