Peachtree City

You say ‘fee,’ I say ‘tax’

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.

Who cares about mental health crisis?

Although we as a nation declare our concern for this country’s mental healthcare system, the only time our actions tend to reflect that is in the face of tragedy.

The most recent sense of urgency heightened following the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting where 20 precious children and six adults were gunned down by Adam Lanza, who was not only diagnosed with autism but reportedly had a personality disorder. Read More»

Traffic light on Hwy. 54W. vs. citizens

[An added traffic light near Planterra Ridge subdivision] seems to be another developer “sell out” that will have a very large negative impact on my neighborhood, other businesses along that stretch of the highway, and every commuter using Ga. Highway 54.

We don’t need another traffic light; five in 1.5 miles is already more than enough.

Traffic is at a virtual standstill at peak hours of the day. Residents trying to get out of Planterra and Cardiff know what a nightmare it is with all the cut-through traffic and five traffic lights. Read More»

Daniel Francis Dougherty, Junior, age 85

Daniel Francis Dougherty, Junior passed away April 25, 2013. He was born in Wilmington, Del. on March 30, 1928 to his parents, Agnes Fox Dougherty and Daniel Francis Dougherty, Sr.

He was a graduate of Rollins College, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and retired from FCM Inc.

He was predeceased by a son, Paul Jeffrey Dougherty, and is survived by his wife, Paula Wrenn Dougherty, daughter, Dana Dougherty (Fletcher) Sams, son, Matthew Chaxelle (Donna) Dougherty, and his sister, Eleanor Dougherty. Read More»

Ursal Smith Kirk, of Peachtree City

Mrs. Ursal Smith Kirk of Peachtree City, Ga. (formerly of Palmetto) passed away April 28, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Winfred Doyle Kirk and his wife Sammye of Peachtree City, Ga.; Taylor Vance Kirk and his wife Kaye of Cleveland, Ga.; grandchildren, Kristin Kirk Rabun and her husband J.T. of Peachtree City, Ga.; Doyle Kirk and his wife Jill of Clarkesville, Ga.; Joanna Kirk Schall and her husband Jason of Roswell, Ga.; Damon Kirk and his wife Elizabeth of Ft. Knox, KY; 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Read More»

Corner jam ahead of playoffs

Corner jam ahead of playoffs

Starr’s Mill player Sarah Yoss (R) works to dig out possession from the corner where Lady Chiefs Amy Brewer and Taylor Dowse played “keep away” in the waning minutes of McIntosh’s 2-0 victory at home April 19. Soccer playoffs are due to start this week as both teams are in the hunt for a potential state championship title. Photo/John Munford.

PTC rec gains pool savings with new deal

Contractor will purchase chemicals instead, saving $16K

A new contract with USA Pools will save Peachtree City $16,000 this year, according to Peachtree City Recreation Administrator Cajen Rhodes.

The majority of the savings comes in part from USA Pools picking up the cost of pool chemicals, Rhodes told the City Council last week. Some of the savings, about $3,200, is due to using a reduced schedule at the Glenloch pool as well, he added.

USA Pools operates the city’s two pool locations and also offers swimming lessons for city and county residents. Those operations include not just pool maintenance but also lifeguard staffing. Read More»

PTC man charged with embezzling $700K

A Peachtree City man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 26 counts of wire fraud relating to a theft from his former employer. Having also been indicted last month on 21 counts of mail fraud, DeMarco Doxie also faces a charge of embezzling more than $700,000. Read More»

PTC mayor’s race now a party of 4; Bloom sets run for Post 4

If someone else enters the race for Peachtree City mayor, the new entrant might as well starting handing out racing silks, helmets and jockey’s whips, because it could turn out to be a horse race.

Tuesday night, Councilman George Dienhart announced his candidacy for the mayor’s post, joining fellow council member Vanessa Fleisch and sitting mayor Don Haddix. When you add already-announced businessman Ryan Jolly to the list, that puts the field at four, and there’s still time for another horse or two to make their entry in the crowded field before qualifying in August. Read More»

PTC’s Imker lays egg in backyard hens request

Peachtree City Councilman Eric Imker. File photo.

Derides citizens asking for pilot program; ‘I can’t believe we wasted almost an hour’

More than a dozen local residents stuck around late at Thursday night’s Peachtree City Council meeting, asking the city to adopt a pilot program to allow homeowners to keep backyard hens to provide fresh eggs for their family. Read More»

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