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Wednesday, January 5, 2000

Future rides on shot, so take careful aim
By DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large

When Fulton County built its new government administration building back in the late '80s, observers quickly began using the name “Taj Mahal.”

Bush wises up in New Hampshire
By LEE N.HOWELL
Politically Speaking

Traditionally, the ending of one year and the beginning of another is often considered a good time to make resolutions about how to change one's life.

A visit to Out of This World Gym
BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines
 
(Note: All the names in this article on World Gym have been changed, not to protect the innocent but to protect me; as most of the people that workout there could whip my butt. And I'm just talking about the women!)

Letters to the Editor

Will commission really listen to jail objections?

Dave Hamrick, shame on you!

Location, future size of new Fayette jail remain big problems

While I can appreciate Mr. Hamricks “opinion” regarding the Fayetteville jail, there are a number of things he should consider before addressing a community that he doesn't reside in. Please note, I'll stay away from the concerns he dismisses rather easily, such as community fears. I would, however, like to discuss the Clayton County Jail comparison

State ethics decision: Avrit was no Paul Revere

I read Mr. Paquin's amusing letter in the Dec. 29 edition defending Mr. Carl Avrit. Paul Revere was certainly a patriot and Mr. Avrit may be very patriotic but that has nothing to do with following state law and the guidelines established by the state Ethics Board.

Maybe Rocker has a point

Double standard?

Church school series: Is Satterthwaite a paid lobbyist for teachers union?

Ms. Satterthwaite's recent articles about education in Fayette County should either have been put in the Editorial section, or the Lifestyle section, or The NEA Today — not on the front page of The Citizen. In Ms. Satterthwaite's article she wonders, “Why would parents pay $4000 a year or more to send their children to private or parochial schools when then could be sending them to our highly rated Fayette County Government School (FCGS)?”

Hatcher column on Dollar get dunce's award

Reference Dr. John Hatcher's church section column Dec. 29 about pastor Creflo Dollar:

In Home Depot dispute, whose rights are at stake?

Steve Brown's letter in response to my support of property rights in Peachtree City in 1999 was highly imaginative.

Fayette has been one great gift

I have received a great Christmas gift. It is bigger than any box and more priceless than anything that can be bought. It is given to be by many and will be treasured for as long as I live.

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