Viern Leroy Richardson, 92, of Peachtree City

Viern Leroy Richardson, 92, of Peachtree City, passed away July 18, 2017.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. Mr. Richardson spent 37 years as a principal in the Lake Central School System in St. John, Ind.

Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Violetta Richardson.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Richardson; sons, Michael (Debra) Richardson; Kim (Susan) Richardson; Scott (Diane) Richardson; grandchildren, Mikey (Kacy); Erin (Taylor), Susanne, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Parks, Marlee, Finn, Jack, Alice; and brother, Earl Richardson.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church, Peachtree City, with Reverend Sean Robinson officiating. The family will host a gathering for friends immediately following the service at the church.

The family requests no flowers, but if you desire, contributions can be made to the Peachtree City United Methodist Memorial Fund, or the Fayette Samaritans.

Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City – www.mowellfuneralhome.com.

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PTC looks at 4% budget increase, quarter mill tax rate drop

Council to hold public hearing July 20

The July 11 meeting of the Peachtree City Council provided another look at the Fiscal Year 2018 budget that totals $34.88 million in revenues and will be followed by a property tax rate reduction totaling .25 mills.

The proposed new budget — to begin Oct. 1 this year — represents an increase of $1.4 million over the current budget of $33.48 million, or about a 4 percent hike.

Presented by City Manager Jon Rorie and city staff, the budget is proposed to include approximately $34.878 million in revenues and approximately $34.466 million in expenditures. The budget would result in a projected surplus of $411,343.

If approved, the proposal would result in a projected millage rate of 6.811 mills, representing a decrease of .254 mills over the current 7.065 rate.

Finance Director Paul Salvatore said revenues are expected to be up 4.03 percent for the coming year while expenditures are expected to increase 2.94 percent.

Noting that city employees had not received a cost-of-living adjustment since 2014, Rorie said this year he is asking for a 2 percent increase in January if budget targets are met. He will provide the council with those unaudited figures by the end of the year.

Rorie was adamant that the city needs to establish a merit increase methodology and, to that end, has included $186,000 for that purpose in the budget.

“We need a merit-based program to recognize the top performers that make a difference,” Rorie said. “Recognizing everyone equally is not merit.”

A portion of the budget presentation included taking a long-term view of city finances. Included in that discussion was the potential that the council might be able to lower the millage rate by nearly .6 mills over the next three years, and then stabilize the rate at 6.506 mills through FY 2022.

Salvatore during the discussion noted that the 2018 projected surplus, and that of the following two years, is essentially a ramp-up for the construction of the westside fire station in 2021. The cost of the new station is expected to be $1 million.

The council will conduct a public hearing on the budget on July 20.

The budget is expected to be adopted in August after tax digest figures are in. Tax collections will reflect higher property value assessments this year — 12 percent higher on average over the previous year.

The budget becomes effective in October.

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David Yale Gresens, 76, of Peachtree City

David Yale Gresens

David Yale Gresens, 76, of Peachtree City, Ga. died on July 08, 2017 at his home surrounded by family, following a 16-year battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer.

He was born in Perry, N.Y. on July 13, 1940 and was very active in high school basketball, football and track & field. David and Margie met in college and both are graduates from Brockport State University in 1962. He obtained his Master’s degree in the Science field. David and Margie lived in Clarence, N.Y. where Dave was an AP Science educator and enjoyed his time with the Backpacking Club at Amherst Central High School, N.Y. He was very well read and loved his many books, but it was with his family where he shared his love of gardening, running, skiing and sailing at Conesus Lake where decades of unforgettable memories were made, and flying (where he also obtained his pilot’s license).

They moved to Peachtree City, Ga. after retirement in 1995 and Holt, Mich. in 1999 to be closer to family and to be a full-time grandfather. Extensive traveling was another hobby enjoyed by both and they had great fun and wonderful memories visiting places such as: South America, Alaska, Hawaii, Belize, Australia, New Zealand and Chamonix, France.

David is preceded in death by his father, Delbert Gresens; mother, Ethelyn Gresens; and his sister, Ivy Chase.

He leaves the love of his life, wife of 57 years, Margie (Rowe) Gresens, where together they raised 5 children that included triplets; son, David Gresens, Jr. (wife, Arlene; and grandsons, Tyler and Nick) of Peachtree City, Ga.; daughter, Deborah Gresens Gallagher (husband, Bill and grandson, Billy) of Ashland, Ohio; son, Daniel (wife, Debra and grandchildren, Natasha and Kenneth) of Willow Springs, N.C.; son, Douglas (wife, Robbin) of Havelock, N.C.; and daughter, Diane Gresens Helmuth (husband, John and grandchildren, Neil (wife, Andrea), Niki and Natalie) of Holt, Mich.; three great-grandchildren Colton, Luke and Jake; many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Dave was a member of Evergreen Church. Services will be held at Evergreen Church on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tim Norton officiating. The family will visit from, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., at the church. Food and fellowship to follow services.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to: Evergreen Church, 400 Windgate Road, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269; Holt Baptist Church, 2020 Dean Ave, Holt, Mich. 48842; Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave, 5th Floor, Norwalk, Conn. 06851 or to the Humane Society, P.O. Box 244, Fayetteville, Ga. 3021.

“Bubs” was always dependable and provided so much for his family; he was never short on love, devotion, wit, or humor when it came to his family and he will be sorely missed by all.

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Enjoy a Slow Vacation in Peachtree City

There are many places to visit on vacation, some that offer excitement and others that offer the opportunity to slow down and enjoy life. Although many people don’t consider Peachtree city when it comes to their vacation options, it really is an option that you would want to consider. Located in Georgia, it offers beauty, serenity and plenty of things for the entire family to do.

Admittedly, many people don’t come to Peachtree city to enjoy an exciting vacation. What it does offer, however, is a lifestyle that is both relaxing and leisurely. In fact, there are more than 90 miles of multi-use paths located throughout the city and you might just enjoy taking one of the specialty vehicles and seeing all the countryside has to offer at 15 miles per hour. That isn’t even to mention the beautiful lakes, golf courses, nature trails and an amphitheater that can help you to enjoy your visit as well.

Many people who visit Peachtree city are looking for a vacation that gives them plenty of options in the great outdoors. Regardless of whether you are fishing, hiking or riding your bicycle, you will find that it offers you a safe and convenient location to do so. Just make sure that you bring what is necessary for the vacation and you may just not want to leave again.

Of course, no vacation would be complete without doing a little bit of shopping and eating at some fantastic restaurants. Fortunately, Peachtree city offers you both of those options in abundance. There are even some festivals and events that take place throughout the year that are somewhat localized, but they are certainly well worth visiting. Take some time to stop by Peachtree city this year and you may just not want to leave.

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Ruth Anderson, of Peachtree City

Ruth Anderson

Ruth Anderson of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away on June 27, 2017, at age 92, with her two daughters by her side.

Ruth was the seventh child of a loving family of ten siblings, children of Howard and Bessie Payne.

Raised in Blue Ridge, Ga., she began working in the movie theater as a young girl. She befriended a young man named Cliff Anderson, who would hang around the lobby for popcorn and conversation. Little did she know that this innocent friendship would lead to an exciting and challenging life as the wife of a USAF fighter-pilot. She was a devoted homemaker, whose greatest pleasure was raising two daughters and caring for her family. Ruth and Cliff had an amazing 54 years together, until his passing in 1999.

She is survived by daughters Deborah Jean Anderson and Sandra Gail Anderson, her sisters Louise McMahon and Virginia Payne, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven siblings, Dorothy Messer, Eva Harper, Martha Young, Thelma Green, H.D. Payne, Jr., Jack Payne, and Betty Turner.

The funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home in Peachtree City, with Reverend Keith Moore of Dogwood Church in Peachtree City officiating. Burial followed at Sherwood Memorial Park in Jonesboro.

The family receivied friends at 11 a.m., prior to the 1 p.m. service. The family offers as an alternative to flowers, donations to The Fayette Senior Services Transportation Department 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville, Ga. 30215, in “Wilma” Ruth Anderson’s memory.

Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City – www.mowellfuneralhome.com.

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Briefs: Peachtree City cops on ‘F Word with Gordon Ramsay’ 6/21, T.I.’s ‘Atlanta’s Most Wanted’

The Peachtree City team that will be competing on “The F Word With Gordon Ramsay” on June 21 on Fox at 9 p.m. CREDIT: Fox

This was posted Wednesday, June 21, 2017 by Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog

There are so many cooking competition shows now that it’s hard to keep track of them all. And on Fox, Gordon Ramsay owns them all. His fourth show “The F Word With Gordon Ramsay” is the only one that is live, creating added risk to the equation.

Four police officers from Peachtree City cheekily dubbing themselves team “Slaw and Order” are going to compete tonight at 9 p.m. They’ve known each other for more than 20 years and are very tight.

Officer Stan Pye, the assistant chief of the department and an avid quail hunter, leads the crew. Detective Heather Scott is described by the show as a headstrong mother of four and keeps the guys in line. Lieutenant Mark Brown is notorious for never letting anyone off the hook and Officer Justin Mobley loves to get under everyone’s skin. The quartet offers a diverse range of culinary skills, including cooking what you kill.

They will compete against a family from Nashville and if they win, qualify for the finals for a big cash prize.

A production company contacted them and put them through the paces, including multiple cooking challenges and Skype interviews. Once they were cleared to be on the show, they had a camera crew follow them around.

“I want a chance to offer a different side of police officers,” Pye said, “to show that we’re human. We argue. We support each other. We aren’t just what you see all the time on the news.”

He admires Ramsay for his work ethic, his desire to ensure things are right, no excuses. “You can tell he’s in charge,” Pye said.

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Fox is already buying up possible projects for the 2018-19 TV season, including “Atlanta’s Most Wanted,” a drama starring and executive produced by Atlanta rapper/actor Tip “T.I.” Harris.

He is also working with Jerry Bruckheimer, known for his “CSI” series.

If picked up, odds are good this would be shot locally.

Written by Rodney Barnes (The Boondocks), Atlanta’s Most Wanted centers on Marcus Armstrong (Harris). Born in Atlanta to an infamous criminal father, he is recruited to be a part of a new vice squad that tackles the growing criminal elements in his hometown. Marcus’ involvement will jeopardize his own long-held secret that threatens to upend his entire life.

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Peachtree City puts together its FY2018 budget

When it comes to developing a municipal budget, the June 6 meeting of the Peachtree City Council provided a primer on the factors that require consideration.

“This is a prelude to the budget process,” said City Manager Jon Rorie who billed the meeting as “PTC Economics.”

Though budget talks will soon begin, the meeting included a wealth of information relating directly to the origin and scope of city revenues and expenses.

As with every budget meeting, it began with Rorie quoting the city’s budget policy and reiterating that that policy will always be adhered to.

The first portion of the meeting dealt with revenues, with Finance Director Paul Salvatore reviewing the categories of revenue sources.

As is the case with local governments, a large percentage of revenues flow from property taxes and local options sales taxes. Peachtree City receives 39 percent of its total revenues from property taxes and 20.5 percent from sales tax.

Of note in terms of property taxes was that the Great Recession played havoc with those revenues. The years 2010-2012 saw a 10.1 percent decrease in the tax digest, while 2014-2016 came with an 18.72 percent increase.

Similarly with local sales tax revenues, those receipts took a nosedive with the recession beginning in 2009 and only in 2017 are revenues expected to equal, or perhaps slightly exceed, the 2009 numbers.

The remaining revenue stream comes from franchise taxes, fines and forfeitures, licenses and permits, fund balance and other revenues and taxes.

The current city budget totals $33.5 million, or $985 per capita.

In terms of expenses, Rorie posed the question, “Where does the money go?”

Using the example of the current budget, approximately $7 million goes to fire and emergency services, $6.8 million to law enforcement and $6 million to public works.

At nearly $20 million, those three areas account for approximately 60 percent of budget expenditures.

The remaining 13 budget areas absorb the other $13.5 million.

One of the things that impacts the budget, perhaps more so in Peachtree City than in many municipalities, is the sheer volume of city-owned greenspace and recreation amenities.

Peachtree City encompasses nearly 15,000 acres. Of that, 3,700 acres, or nearly 25 percent, is greenbelt and parks.

“There’s a cost associated with greenbelts and the number of acres here is much larger than most cities,” Rorie said.

In terms of recreation, the city owns 416 acres of parks that feature 14 baseball fields, seven softball fields, 10 full-size soccer fields, two lacrosse fields, two football fields, nine tennis courts, 23 playground/tot lots, nine concession stands, three lakes and two ponds.

With the budget primer complete, the council will soon begin budget considerations and will adopt the FY 2018 budget in August.

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