News
Citizen to F'ville: 'Stop
covering up'
The Citizen Newspapers filed
suit Monday seeking to force the city of Fayetteville
to release records concerning former city manager
Michael Bryant's recent month-long suspension. The
suit also questions the legality of the council's
hearing of any complaints and any evidence against
Bryant in executive session, closed to the public.
Black History Month brings
songs, drama
Local observances of Black
History Month will culminate this Friday evening at
the Fayette County Library in a gala celebrating
diversity and every citizen's ethnic origins.
Plans for center next to
jail firming up
Fayette advocates for senior
citizens are moving quickly on plans for a new senior
center now that land has been made available next to
the planned new county jail and courthouse.
County to decide jail
financing
How to come up with about $60
million for a new jail and courthouse will be on the
minds of Fayette County commissioners when they meet
tomorrow.
Recall effort halted
'for now'
The effort to have all five
Fayette County commissioners removed from office will
continue, says organizer Denise Fair, but not right
now
City manager search to
begin
The search for a new
Fayetteville city manager is expected to begin later
this week.
ARC believes transportation
options will change
If you want to go from
Fayetteville to Marietta today, you have only one way
to get there, says Atlanta Regional Commission
director Harry West.
Loss of child's arm leads
to lawsuit
A Fayette
County woman has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit
over a 1999 incident that resulted in amputation of
her son's arm
Panel working to draft
school facilities plans
Using the formula: more students
= more classrooms, Fayette County school officials
are now drafting a new facilities plan to address the
need.
Chamber endorses facilities
authority to fund jail project
The Board of Directors of the
Fayette County Chamber of Commerce has unanimously
endorsed a resolution to support funding a new
Fayette County judicial complex through a public
facilities authority.
Fayetteville asks court to
dismiss Dixon suit
There is “no genuine issue
to be tried” in the case of P.K. Dixon versus
the city of Fayetteville, according to the city's
request for summary judgment.
Vets target emergency
animal clinic for Fayette
If your pet gets sick or is hit
by a car at night or on the weekend, what do you do?
Fayetteville increases
funding for seniors
The city of Fayetteville has
stepped up its funding for Fayette Senior Services
Inc. to $12,500 this year.
Crash kills
Fayetteville man
A
Fayetteville man Thursday morning became the first
traffic fatality in unincorporated Fayette County in
the year 2000.
Fayette
leaders to be arrested in Heart Association's cause
Fayette Community Hospital will
host the American Heart Association's Cardiac Arrest
fund-raiser tomorrow, Feb. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m.
Red light catches underage
DUI
A red light
proved costly for two young men from Fayetteville
last week.
Free tax services available
Kroger stores this year will
once again offer free tax service at selected
locations.
Science fair winners
preparing for region
Winners in the Fayette County
Science and Engineering Fair will present their
projects Thursday, Feb. 24 in Griffin at the Regional
Education Service Agencies headquarters for regional
judging.
Governor honors Johnson's
squad
Sheriff Randall Johnson and his
Traffic Enforcement Division were honored Feb. 14 by
the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for their
efforts in promoting child passenger safety.
Sheriff's Department
serious about child safety
The Fayette County Sheriff's
Department reports that it has attained one of the
highest seatbelt compliance rates in the Southeastern
United States, and it is now concentrating its
efforts on improving the implementation of child
safety seats.
Fayette safety officials to
be honored
The American Heart Association
will honor Fayette County public safety officials at
Thursday's Board of Commissioners meeting for their
work saving lives.
Fayette science teachers
honored by their peers
Rhoda Rush, a science teacher at
McIntosh High School, has been selected Science
Teacher of the Year at the high school level in
District 5 and will compete for the state title.
Fayetteville building
official achieves rare designation
Fayetteville building official
Tony Haponski was honored by the City Council
recently for being named a Code Enforcement and
Administration Professional by the Southern Building
Code Congress International.
Forum on education bill set
tonight
Members of Fayette County's
legislative delegation will host a town hall meeting
tonight at 7 p.m. at Starr's Mill High School.
Free trees available by
joining foundation
If your landscape is too barren,
The National Arbor Day Foundation can supply you with
trees to fill in the blank spots.
Scouts to study forestry
careers
Girl Scouts from the Pine Valley
Council will take a walk in the urban forest this
Saturday, to learn more about careers in natural
resources and urban planning. About 150 girls aged 5
- 17 will gather at LaGrange First United Methodist
Church on the LaGrange College Campus, where they
will hear from women from the Georgia Forestry
Commission, Auburn University, Technical Forestry
Services and Natural Resources Conservation Services.
E. Fayette students head to
coast
About 98 fifth graders from East
Fayette Elementary School will head to the coast next
week for a three-day study of the wetlands ecology
and conservation. The group will stay at Driftwood
Nature Center on St. Simon's Island.
SCHS math team places in
tourney
The sandy Creek High School
varsity math team placed fourth in the annual Fayette
County Tournament staged Feb. 9. Senior Mae Davenport
received the first place overall medal. She is also
president of the math team.
Health
Wise
Allergy season can bring
bouts with asthma
- More than 17 million
Americans are estimated to have Asthma, affecting
more than 4.8 million children under 18,
according to the American Academy of Allergy,
Asthma and Immunology.
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- Eye
donation gives the gift of sight
- Did you know that you could
help give someone sight through a generous gift
of eye donation.
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- Restless
legs syndrome: can you walk away from it?
- Have you ever experienced
involuntary leg movements or what could only be
called, “spasmodic jerking”?
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- New
hours for Fayette Urgent Care
- Fayette Urgent Care has
announced new hours of operation — 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., seven days a week.
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- King
joins Atlanta Medical Center staff
- Paul K. King recently joined
Atlanta Medical Center as a neurosurgeon.
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- Yeah
Baby, give blood
- Kicks 101.5 FM, Moby in the
Morning, and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
are teaming up to let our community know that
giving blood is a good thing to do during the
“Yeah baby” blood drive promotion
Monday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at J&R
Clothing Inc., 8875 Ga. Highway 85 in
Fayetteville.
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- Sound
the alert: have you checked for diabetes?
- Did you know that 16 million
Americans have diabetes: but one out of three of
those persons does not know it?
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- Untreated
hearing loss can have a serious impact on life
- The National Council on the
Aging recently surveyed more than 2,300 people 50
and over to determine the effects of hearing loss
on their lives.
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- Gluacoma
sufferers need to be identified early
- “There is no way to
prevent glaucoma, one of the leading causes of
blindness in the United States, but hthere are
ways to less sen its effects and save one's
sight,” said Brian Kahn, O./D., president of
the Georgia Optometric Association (GOA).
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- Free
CPR classes offered
- The American Red Cross
Annual Free CPR Saturday will be held March 4 at
three South Metro sites. Registration is
encouraged although walk-ins are welcome.
- Business
What's up with gas prices?
Prices jump as spring approaches
Pull up to the gas pump these
days and you're likely to incur a severe state of
sticker shock.
Itemized deductions offer
pain relief from medical expenses
Tylenol(tm), Advil(tm), and
aspirin may relieve common aches and pains, but what
relief is there for the maladies caused by high
medical expenses? According to the Georgia Society of
CPAs, Uncle Sam offers some relief by allowing you to
deduct unreimbursed medical expenses to the extent
that they, exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross
income (AGI). This means if your family has an AGI of
$60,000, you may deduct any qualified medical
expenses that exceed $4,500.
EMC
provides Brooks with new playground equipment
Coweta-Fayette EMC recently
delighted the students at Brooks Elementary School
with the addition of a brand new six-seat swingset to
their playground.
- Sports
State tournements has ups
and downs for local teams
It seems like it was just
yesterday when the local basketball teams were
playing in the Thanksgiving tournaments, ready to
kick off a new season of high school basketball. The
season officially ended for Fayette County teams this
weekend as both the McIntosh Lady Chiefs and the
Fayette County Tigers were eliminated from the AAAA
state tournament.
Tigers escape with win at
Collins Hill
The Fayette County High School
boys soccer team traveled to Collins Hill to take on
the Eagles on Friday night.
Powell to be Grand Marshall
at Cracker Barrell 500 at AMS
Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
will once again step into the role of commander March
12 when he gives the order for NASCAR's elite Winston
Cup warriors to fire their engines as grand marshal
of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500 at
Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Fayette County wrestling
club searches for state meet glory
The Fayette County Wrestling
Club has qualified seven wrestlers for the state
meets, which start...
Big numbers put up in
church league hoops
Last week saw two teams in the
two separate church basketball leagues score over 80
points. What surprises does the rest of the season
have in store for the two leagues?
Sports Calendar
- Weekend
Big Apple Circus comes to
town this week
- Don't tell John Rocker, but
a piece of New York City is coming to Atlanta
this week.
- Flower show blooms
again this week
- Attention flower lovers, the
2000 Southeastern Flower Show is returning to
Atlanta this weekend at the Atlanta Exposition
Center.
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- 'Titantic: The
Musical' ready to set sail in Atlanta
- In recent years there have
been many works about the fateful journey of the
RMS Titanic.
- Coffeehouse
percolating with local talent
- Cuban-born storyteller again
to spin tales at Feb. 26 Stars on the Southern
Crescent coffeehouse.
Loving winter
By SALLIE SATTERTHWAITE
sallies@juno.com
Come in, come in! Close the door
— it's cold out there.
- The dog: family's
best friend
- This year's winner in the
124th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was
a fluffy English springer spaniel named
Shameless.
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- And the nominees
are... predictions for this year's Academy Awards
- The Academy Award
nominations came in last week and, like every
year, there were a few surprises.
- Tour de Fayette
- Bicyclists are invited to
join the “Tour de Fayette” Feb. 26.
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- Eggs-acting work
- Stephen Truax brings a fresh
and new art style to Fayetteville.
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Movies
Religion
'Rise Up, Woman of God'...
weekend conference could change your life
By Rev. Dr. John Hatcher
Religion Columnist
A good thing is happening among
women and it especially captures my attention when
the good thing seeks to unite women across
denominational distinctives. It becomes even more
exciting when it's not about one church women's
ministry or building one pastor's little kingdom or
pushing the numbers up for one particular church.
It's truly exciting when it's all about the woman
rising up in God through Jesus Christ.
Dr. Williams to lead
revival at PTC First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of
Peachtree City will have revival services beginning
Sunday, Feb. 27 and continuing through Wednesday,
March 1. Services start at 7 p.m. The revival will be
led by Dr. Gene Williams, with musical ministry led
by David Akin and the D.N.E. Band.
Hope House schedules
fashion show, luncheon
“The Sound of Music”
will be the theme of this year's annual fashion show
and luncheon sponsored by Hope House, a ministry of
the Southwest Christian Hospice. The event is
scheduled for Sunday, March 12 at the Atlanta Airport
Hilton. Karyn Greer, news anchor for WXIA-TV, will be
Mistress of Ceremonies.
Paul and Thel Curtis to
minister at 'Covenant Keeper' service
Paul and Thel Curtis of Stone
Mountain will minister from 10 a.m. until noon this
Sunday, Feb. 27, during the Covenant Keeper service
at Carolyn Driver Ministries in Tyrone.
Flat Rock A.M.E. Liturgical
Dance and Step Team makes debut this weekend
The Flat Rock A.M.E. Liturgical
Dance and Step Teams will make their premiere
appearance at the church this Sunday, Feb. 27, during
the 11 a.m. worship service. An original skit on
African American History also will be presented. Flat
Rock A.M.E. Church is at 148 Old Chapel Lane just off
Ga. Hwy. 54 near Adams Farm. For more information,
call 770-461-0283.
Handel's 'Messiah' will be
performed at Holy Trinity
Area churches will combine
voices Saturday night for an ecumenical performance
of Handel's “Messiah.”
Holly Grove A.M.E. Chuch
offers tours, special speaker for Black History Month
Members of historic Holly Grove
A.M.E. Church in Peachtree City will offer guided
tours, linking the past with the present, and discuss
the church history this month in celebration of Black
History Month.
North Fayette UMC taking
donations for Samaritans Feb. 27
Members of North Fayette United
Methodist Church are sponsoring a paper products
drive for the Fayette Samaritans this Sunday, Feb.
27.
River' s Edge Church to
offer four-week new members' class
Those who would like to learn
more about River's Edge Community Church or think
they may like to join the church are invited to
participate in a new members' inquiry Class 101, a
four-week class which begins Wednesday, March 8 from
6:30-8 p.m.
Covenant Presbyterian will
host teen parenting seminar on March 11
Paul Tripp, author of the
best-selling book, “Age of Opportunity,”
will present a seminar on parenting teens Saturday,
March 11 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Covenant
Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. The cost is $10.
Those who have young people in their household ot
have responsibility for teenagers (teacher, officers,
youth leaders) are encouraged to attend. The church
is located at 819 Ga. Hwy. 314. For more information,
call 770-460-9450 or find the church on the web at www.covenantpres.net.
Religion Briefs
Lenten Lunch series begins
Ash Wednesday
The community is invited to join
members of the Fayetteville First United Methodist
Church as they enjoy fellowship, a short devotional
and a light lunch each Thursday from noon until 1
p.m. beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 8. The
luncheons will continue each Thursday through Maundy
Thursday, April 20. The cost is $2 per person. For
more information, call the church at 770-461-4313
Opinion
Why are we suing the
F'ville City Council
The Citizen Newspapers Monday
asked the Fayette Superior Court to order the
Fayetteville City Council to quit covering up the
facts leading to the forced resignation of City
Manager Mike Bryant.
Government, taxes have my
full support
By DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large
Conservatives are often accused
of being opposed to all taxes and all government.
Fayette is blessed with
both public servants and public activists
By AMY RILEY
One Citizen's Perspective
When I read last week that the
petitions to recall the Fayette County commissioners
had been dismissed by our local elections board
because one of the sponsors, Carl Avrit, had also
acted as notary on the documents, I was dismayed and
a little disappointed.
Barnes wins a big victory
for education
By LEE N. HOWELL
Politically Speaking
Georgia Gov.
Roy Barnes has continued his winning ways during this
year's session of the General Assembly.
- A
visit to my mom's closet
BILLY
MURPHY
Laugh Lines
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- There are a few things I can
count on in life: death, taxes, seeing Elian
Gonzales on every news report and the bathroom
closet at my mom's house never changing.
Letters to
the Editor
PTC attorney demands
reatraction of libelous' letters
The Citizen published a letter
on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, entitled, “PTC Needs
Higher Ethical Standard for It's Attorney,” and
a letter on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, entitled,
“How can PTC Attorney Represent City With Such
Tie.”
Property rights: What's
zoning for, anyway?
I feel compelled to respond to
Mr. Gilmer's diatribe on property rights (The
Citizen, Feb 16, 2000).
Flag debate: Confederate
soldiers misled by slave-owning aristocracy
Obviously this flag thing isn't
going away soon. Nor do I think that reasoned
argument will change the tune of any armchair warrior
pining for the good old Confederacy. So...just the
facts, ma'am.
Why was encounter with
doctor labeled 'racist'?
P. Dalcoe's letter to the editor
describing an alleged racial encounter with a local
doctor perplexes me.
Dr. Hatcher's evaluation of
church division correct
I always look forward to reading
the religion section of The Citizen and have
commented before how much I appreciate the editorial
courage of the paper.
Local school councils will
impair public output
Gov. Barnes, for the past two
legislative sessions I have been given the honor and
privilege to serve as a senator's aide. Since I was
13, I have been fascinated and inspired by our
government, for it is truly what shapes and defines a
nation and state. I am now 16 years old and hope to
graduate this fall, two years early. One thing that I
have learned is the value of an education, for with
an education one can do anything.
Rep. Cox helps to limit
voter choice
Did you know that your political
choices are being severely limited? Did you also know
that there is currently a bill in the Georgia House,
known as the Voter Choice Act, that would change this
and increase the political choices available to you
on the ballot?
Make warning radios
mandatory
I am a National Weather Service
Skywarn spotter, and a storm chaser. I also reside in
a manufactured home, fortunately (well, I like it
stormy) in a state with little severe weather. But as
I know well, and as is evidenced from [last week's
Georgia tornado fatalities], it is not safe to be in
a manufactured home during tornadic weather.
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