Jim Fulton,

a long-standing member of Peachtree City's Development Authority, has

issued his resignation effective Sept. 30.

Fulton, has

been on the authority since 1975, easily making him the longest-serving

current member. He said Thursday that he is resigning because he and his

wife are moving outside the Peachtree City limits to a home in Fayette

County, thereby making him ineligible for the position.

The new home

has a bigger yard and an extra bedroom, which was a major consideration

for the Fultons' grandchildren, he said. Their Peachtree City home has

a much smaller yard "and that wasn't going to do for me or my wife,"

Fulton explained.

"Now we'll

have a nice size yard and a long driveway for the kids to ride their bikes

on," Fulton said.

He quickly

added that he has no plans to leave the immediate area.

"If there's

anything anybody needs or wants from me, I will be available," Fulton

said.

The Development

Authority oversees operations of the city's tennis center and amphitheater

in addition to serving as a means to attract business and industry to

Peachtree City.

Fulton's position

doesn't expire until April 2005. Applications for the position are available

at City Hall.

The unpaid

position is available to residents who have lived in Peachtree City for

at least six months. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.

For more information,

contact Gloria Reid at 770-487-7657.

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