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Sewer robots finish PTC inspections

A RedZone Robotics employee lowers a sewer inspection robot into a manhole to conduct inspections of Peachtree City’s smallest sewer pipes. Photo/Special.

WASA now knows problem areas to fix

Gather the intel and rehab the infrastructure. It’s a two-step process that keeps contractors and crews from the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority (PCWASA) busy taking care of the community’s sewer system. Read More»

PTC financing $1 million in computers, rescue truck, dump trucks

A slate of new computers and server upgrades in Peachtree City government offices will be financed over the next five years, along with a new rescue truck for the fire department and three new dump trucks for the public works department. Read More»

PTC installs ‘directional’ signs for rec complex

The new signs were installed this week to make it easy to find city venues at the McIntosh Trail recreation complex. Photo/Special.

To out-of-town guests, the McIntosh Trail recreation area is a bit off the beaten path.

The area hosts several large-scale meets each year at the city’s BMX track, and visitors are also drawn to the summer concert series at the city amphitheater there as well as the city’s visitor’s center.

Some visitors, however, have found it challenging to locate the McIntosh recreation complex since it is a bit off the beaten path, according to city officials.

In an effort to make it easier for out-of-towners to find those venues, the city has installed directional signage at several locations. Read More»

Senoia holds firm on development fees

The agenda for the year’s first meeting of the Senoia City Council held Jan. 7 was relatively light. But considering that the city has not seen staggering effects from the ongoing recession, the vote to maintain the variety of fees charged for development could be beneficial for any new business prospects.

As for keeping the fee schedule as it was last year, City Manager Richard Ferry said the city saw no need to re-examine the fee structure. Read More»

Senoia sets qualifying fees for mayor, council

The political landscape in Senoia could be up for a change later this year. The City Council on Jan. 7 announced qualifying fees for mayor and the two council seats up for election in November.

Mayor Robert Belisle’s term will expire at the end of the year, as will those of Councilman Jeff Fisher and Councilman Larry Owens. Senoia uses the at-large method of electing council members.

The qualifying fee for mayor is $360 while the qualifying fee for council positions is $90.

PTC may raise rec fees, charge for special events

Peachtree City residents will face some higher recreation fees starting next month under a proposal that will be considered by the City Council Thursday night. Read More»

Newnan launches redevelopment incentive program

Newnan last week announced the launch of an economic development incentive program that targets redevelopment projects. Read More»

Tyrone officials review 2012, look ahead to 2013

Mayor Eric Dial of Tyrone. File photo.

The year has all but wound down and 2013 is just around the corner. For Tyrone, the town’s financial position could hardly be better. Providing a look at some aspects of 2012 and providing a glimpse into 2013 were Mayor Eric Dial and Town Manger Kyle Hood. Read More»

2012 a stellar year for Senoia

Senoia may only have 4,000 residents, but 2012 brought a volume of activity that would be expected in a city many times it’s size. Whether the film industry, a variety of public works projects or the way local government is structured, the buzz of activity in Senoia in 2012 shows no signs of letting up in 2013. Read More»

PTC manager urges ‘strategic plan’

Jim Pennington, city manager of Peachtree City. File photo.

Peachtree City Manager Jim Pennington is hoping to guide the City Council into a strategic planning process as the calendar turns to a new year.

In an email to council members sent last month, Pennington notes that while everyone “thinks Peachtree City is a wonderful place to live and want the best for it,” there is no set strategic direction for the city. Read More»

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