Vandalism can cost more than money, PTC warns

Vandalism can cost

more than money, PTC warns

The city of Peachtree City

recently experienced vandalism to the spotlights for the flags and VFW

monument at City Hall Plaza, costing $1,245 for replacement fixtures.

Recent vandalism acts throughout

town also have included graffiti along the path system and damage to street

signs and park equipment.

"The city can and will

prosecute offenders due to the high cost of vandalism, making every effort

to recoup repair costs and exact punitive fines," said city spokesman

Betsy Tyler.

Also, if the repair costs exceed

$1,000, the perpetrators can be prosecuted as felons, she said.

"Parents are asked to

remind children that all citizens pay for the cost of repairing vandalism

with their tax dollars, and that certain acts that may seem harmless and

amusing can have very serious consequences in the form of criminal records

and financial expense," she added.