City seeking Alderman at Large replacement

Following last month’s conviction of Hapeville city councilwoman Ruth Barr — who was found guilty of conning a dying Gwinnett relative, sentenced to five years in prison and suspended from the council seat — the south Fulton County city has an Alderman at Large position open.

Gov. Nathan Deal will appoint someone to serve as replacement officer. Any qualified resident of the city of Hapeville interested in being considered as a temporary replacement for the position of Alderman at Large has until no later than close of business May 17 to submit a statement of interest and resume to: Office of Governor Nathan Deal Attention: Rhonda C. Barnes 201 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Residents concerned about island park

About a dozen Peachtree City residents who live alongside Lake Peachtree attended the City Council meeting recently to voice concerns about a proposed park. One of the projects slated for funding by the new Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax is a $200,000 passive park on what is officially named Lake Peachtree Island, but known locally as Snake Island because of its wild inhabitants.

Residents from the adjacent subdivision want to know where cars and golf carts will park if a bridge is built to the island, and worry about disruptions and security risks from increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic.