History volunteers sought

History volunteers

sought

The Peachtree City Oral History

Committee would like to plan a meeting of volunteers interested in helping

to preserve Peachtree City's "living history."

This group has started a process

to interview, on audiotape, key members of the community in order to capture

their stories as part of the history and tradition of Peachtree City.

The effort began more than a year ago and has already captured interviews

with six of the seven former mayors of Peachtree City, as well as one

of the most senior clergymen. Former mayor Howard Morgan passed away before

an interview could be arranged.

The ongoing effort seeks to

interview more clergy, business and civic leaders and other citizens who

have played roles in the city's history. The resulting tapes, along

with written transcripts, will be kept on file at the city library to

provide reference materials.

"I am thrilled about this

program," said Gerri Holt, chairwoman of the Peachtree City Historical

Society. The Society was formed more than two years ago to begin work

in preserving this young city's heritage. The oral history program

is the first phase of this effort.

"We are entering into

an exciting moment in Peachtree City history. We are beginning to record

our history as we live it," said Holt.

There is still a need for interviewers,

committee officers, transcriptionists and other key positions to assist

in building the oral history library. Anyone interested in being involved

should contact Gerri Holt at 770-487-1826. A meeting date will be set

after sufficient response has been received.

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