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Former Tyrone cop arrested for child molestation

Former Tyrone cop arrested for child molestation

Former Tyrone police officer Matthew New was arrested March 11 by investigators with the Fayetteville Police Department on 41 charges involving children, including child molestation and aggravated sexual battery. New resigned his position in Tyrone in late February while under investigation for unrelated policy violations.

The 38-year-old Fayetteville resident was arrested on the basis of an investigation by Fayetteville police that began Feb. 2, said Chief Steve Heaton. The former Tyrone officer was initially arrested on two charges of child molestation, Heaton said. Read More»

Baston-Cook employees raise $50,000 for children at Christian City

Peachtree City resident Randy Hall (seated) and Batson-Cook Construction employees gather around the leader board to celebrate the results of their two hour phone-a-thon to sponsors for their annual clay shoot which benefits The Children’s Village at Christian City and the American Cancer Society.

Batson-Cook Construction employees held a phone-a-thon to raise money for The Children’s Village at Christian City and the American Cancer Society. The two hour fundraiser netted over $50,000 in sponsorships for Batson-Cook’s upcoming annual “Clays For A Cause” charity clay shoot. Read More»

Commander honored as PTC Firefighter of the Year

Rotary Club of Peachtree City president, Doc Jaleel, congratulates the 2009 Fire Fighter of the Year recipient, Battalion Commander David Williamson at the Fire Fighters annual awards banquet held Jan. 30. Photo/Special.

David Williamson, Battalion Commander for the Peachtree City Fire Department was selected by his peers as the 2009 Firefighter of the Year.

Williamson is described as a self motivated, enthusiastic and attention to detail type of person who has been instrumental in many aspects of  recent department improvements. He is sensitive to the needs of volunteers, career members and the community, as well as coordinating and integrating those needs. Read More»

Community Wellness Day event needs your help

Dr. Matthew Davis of Crossroads Chiropractic in Sharpsburg participated in an event called Kids Day International a few years ago but the event grew and so did Davis’ scope of how the event could benefit the community. Kids Day International featured a lot of things geared towards teaching children about health and safety, but Davis felt that the parents, guardians and loved ones of the children who came to the event needed that information as well. Kids Day International became Community Wellness Day and the event has been a tremendous success. Read More»

Braves announcer Motter talks to PTC Rotary Club

From left, Doc Jaleel, president,  Rotary Club of Peachtree City, Casey Motter, Atlanta Braves Public Address Announcer and Gail McBride-Vest, public relations director, Rotary Club of Peachtree City. Photo/Special.

At a recent Rotary Club of Peachtree City luncheon, Casey Motter, tells his inspiring story of how he “got the call” to try-out for the Atlanta Braves announcer position.    Read More»

Local history teacher named Georgia SAR Teacher of the Year

The Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution has selected one of Fayette’s middle school teachers as their 2009-2010 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Read More»

Change your clock (and your battery) this weekend

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine wants to remind Georgians that they must change their clocks to daylight saving time earlier this year – and they should also change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time.

Oxendine said the annual change from standard time to daylight saving time, whenever it occurs, is a good time to make sure your smoke alarm is working as it should. Read More»

Events slated to welcome home injured PTC soldier

A McIntosh High School graduate who lost both of his legs in an explosion while patrolling in Afghanistan in August will be coming home Memorial Day weekend.

Plans are already underway for several events May 29 to welcome home Army Lt. Daniel Berschinski, who is currently rehabilitating in Washington, D.C. Read More»

State Health Dept. asks for input on infant program

The Babies Can't Wait (BCW) Program is Georgia’s statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with special needs, ages birth to three, and their families. The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) Division of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency for administration of the BCW system. Read More»

East Coweta students participate in Science Olympiad Regional Tournament

The East Coweta High School Science Olympiad team. Photo/Special.

A team of 15 East Coweta High School students participated in the Science Olympiad Regional Tournament held Saturday, Feb. 27 at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta. Read More»