Peachtree City

‘Prisoner of Passion’ to be presented

The power of the Resurrection will take on a new light as London native David Payne portrays the apostle Paul in a “Prisoner of Passion” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Peachtree City First Presbyterian Church .

As told in New Testament scripture, Paul (Payne) is under house arrest in Rome and faces almost certain death. He interacts with a servant girl and tells her about God’s love. Paul cites many letters he wrote to the early churches.

Tickets are required and are $5 for adults and $3 for children/students. Childcare will be provided for ages 4 and younger. Read More»

Cellphone carriers want 7 new towers in PTC, may get none

Three major cellphone carriers have identified seven areas of Peachtree City where they would like to add new towers, six of which are in residential neighborhoods, but they may not get any. Read More»

Handbell choirs from all over Ga. will present concert March 13

Peachtree City United Methodist Church will host a free concert of handbell choirs from United Methodist churches throughout the state of Georgia, all performing together at Peachtree City United Methodist Church Saturday, March 13, at 4 p.m.

The choirs will spend the day rehearsing together in a “Ring Through” format under the direction of Arnold Sherman, composer, arranger and director. Read More»

Parenting seminar planned in PTC

Peachtree City United Methodist Church invites all families in the community to “IMPACT — Equipping Families to Grow and Go” Friday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the PTCUMC Family Ministry Campus, 400 Windgate Road, in Peachtree City. The free event will be a time for families to come together in an informal setting for dessert, fellowship, worship and fun.

The featured guest speaker will be Sue Miller, an author and communicator who will speak on equipping parents with the skills they need to raise great kids. Read More»

Bost’s ad flyer usurps Tea Party’s identity

I received an insert in The Citizen [March 3, 2010] announcing a “TEA PARTY” held by Harold Bost on behalf of a local PAC. The all-caps format of the invitation makes it unclear whether the gathering is part of the growing “Tea Party” grass-roots political movement, or if they’re simply having a party, serving tea, and capitalizing on the name.

If the PAC wishes to consider itself part of the “Tea Party” movement, however, it should stick to tax-and-spend issues. Read More»

Imker & budget issues

I am writing to express (belatedly) my sincere gratitude for the recent budget workshop held by PTC Council member Eric Imker last January.

It was refreshing to see how committed Mr. Imker is in dealing effectively with the current economic challenges as they relate to the PTC budget.

It was also rewarding to see how constructive and professional the PTC residents were in their comments and participation.

Mr. Imker not only solicited and recorded ideas and information, he also came prepared with budget worksheets that he prepared himself. Read More»

Too much work has gone into Kohl’s plan to just dismiss issue

First, I would like to say that this is my first editorial and I am only writing it because I and others were denied the right to public comment in regard to the new amendment to the CCD development on Ga. Highway 54 during the first City Council meeting of (2010) with our new council and mayor. So here it goes.

Since most of you don’t know me, I have been a resident of Peachtree City for 16 years and a homeowner in Planterra Ridge for 14 years. I moved here, like most of you, for the strict zoning, conservation of green space, and neighborhood concept. Read More»

Jones-Turner

Jones-Turner

Delphina Banks Jones and Barry Turner have announced their engagement.

The bride-to-be is a contract manager for Panasonic and a resident of Peachtree City.

The groom-elect is a field service planner for ADT and a resident of Acworth.

The couple will be married in April, 2010, at Dogwood Church in Tyrone.

Following their honeymoon the couple will reside in Peachtree City.

Strickland-Brady

Sharon Theresa Strickland

Hal and Kathy Strickland of Brunswick announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharon Theresa Strickland, to William Michael Brady Jr., son of Bill and Keiren Brady of Peachtree City.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of The University of Georgia with a bachelor of science, majoring in exercise and sports science, and a graduate of Clemson University with a master’s in business administration. She is currently working for Visiting Nurse Health System in Atlanta as a business financial manager. Read More»

Landmark teacher uses EMC grant for reading program

Landmark Christian School students in Mrs. Linda Riley's first grade class

Coweta-Fayette EMC awarded Landmark Christian School’s first grade teacher, Mrs. Linda Riley, a grant of $1500.00 and she has put it to good use in her classroom. Mrs. Riley put together themed literacy bags. Each bag has several books that match the “theme”, activities and journals. Read More»