Tuesday night, the Peachtree City Council will discuss what projects the city might fund with a proposed countywide two-year sales tax, which will be up for a vote this November.

If approved, the sales tax would provide the city with an additional $13.4 million in revenue. Several on council have already said they would like to see the funds cover the city’s road and cart path resurfacing budget for several years. Other ideas bandied about included earmarking SPLOST funds to expand part of the cart path system or perhaps reducing the city’s millage rate. Read More»

The McIntosh girls and boys soccer teams opened the first round of the 2013 state playoffs with a dominating doubleheader performance at home Tuesday night. 
The girls defeated the Patriots of Northside High School 6-0, and the boys dominated the Thomas County Yellow Jackets in a 10-0 victory.
The girls started strong, scoring four of their six goals in the first half. Gabby Seiler set the tone for the Chiefs knocking in the first goal with 34 minutes to play in the first half.  Read More»

Members and guests of First Baptist Church Peachtree City (FBCPTC) gathered on the grounds after the Sunday service on April 28 for an old-fashioned pot luck luncheon to celebrate the church’s 40th anniversary. First Baptist was formally constituted on March 11, 1973.

While long-time members swapped stories about the congregation’s history and impact over the last 40 years, the emphasis was really on looking ahead to the next 40. Read More»

Each time I pay a stormwater “fee,” I am reminded that this is really a “tax.”

We pay taxes to maintain roads (pavement, curbs, etc.). So why is not the maintenance of culverts, etc. treated in like manner?

I understand that there is under consideration for Fayette County a SPLOST for a tax to maintain the stormwater drainage.

I therefore, urge the Peachtree City Council to show a little honesty and call it a “tax” (not a “fee”) so we can use it as a deduction with the IRS.

Grady F. Duke

Peachtree City, Ga.