The Oral History

Committee of the Peachtree City Historical Society has begun the process

of interviewing key citizens who have a story to tell about the city's

past. David Piet has begun the process by conducting interviews with the

former mayors. Piet is a retired army officer and city resident who served

on the city's Planning Commission for several years.

Joel Cowan,

the first mayor, has completed his interview sessions already. Interviews

with the remaining mayors are being set up now.

The interviews

are being taped on a high-quality Sony recorder for archiving purposes,

and transcriptions are being produced. The tapes and transcriptions will

be stored in the library for future research purposes.

Peachtree City

is in a unique position to record its history. Being chartered in 1959,

it is only 43 years old. There are still many people here now who were

here when the city was only a dream. From average citizens to community

leaders, clerical leaders and business leaders, many others are yet to

be interviewed.

Interviews

will continue, but the group needs people to conduct the interviews. Candidates

will receive background material and hands-on training in how to conduct

an oral history interview.

People who

have experience in transcribing are also needed. One transcriptionist

has already donated her time, but others are needed due to the anticipated

load of tapes that will eventually be produced by this effort. Others

who may just want to get involved in other aspects of the Historical Society

are welcomed as well.

Those who wish

to join the effort, or want more information, may contact M.T. Allen or

Jill Prouty at the Library, 770-631-2520. They will be put in touch with

the Historical Society representatives.

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