Just before

Halloween, the city of Senoia may come alive with up to 5,000 visitors

strolling the streets looking at antiques and art.

That's the

vision Senoia Historical Society President Perry Benson brought to the

City Council Monday night.

Benson appeared

before the council to get permission to stage the Historic Senoia Festival

of Arts Oct.26-27 in the streets of the historic eastern Coweta city.

The festival

would feature several components, he said, including a juried art show

and music competition.

There will

also be activities and games for the children in the city's park, along

with a driving tour of the town.

"We want

this to be a real Chamber of Commerce event for Senoia," Benson said.

Any cost associated

with the festival would be paid for by the historical society, he added.

"There

will be no city expense," he said.

During the

next few months, Benson plans to work closely with City Administrator

Murray McAfee to make sure the society gets all the permits necessary

to stage the massive affair.

Originally,

the group also wanted to stage a street dance in downtown, but Benson

said that would have to wait for another year.

The City Council

gave an enthusiastic response to the festival.

"I think

this is going to be a real good event for Senoia," said Councilman

Bob Hannah.