The Fayette Citizen-Special Sections

Wednesday, June 7, 2000

News

GRTA taking over here?

State and federal agencies want a commitment of $3.6 million next year from Fayette County to help pay for public transit and road improvements over the next three years.

Citizen `Gas Gauge' to track prices on gasoline

Ah, summer... and the living is easy.

Gas up!

Fayette gas prices Week of June 5

$124 million school budget OK'd; no tax increase seen

No tax increases are anticipated to cover this year's budget for Fayette County schools, but it is too soon to tell if taxes will be reduced.

Marchers for Jesus will include minister, 91

When participants assemble Saturday for the third annual March for Jesus, T.W. Snider of neighboring Clayton County and his wife, Janice, will be out in front.

Nurseries, car washes exempt from outdoor watering ban

The 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. outdoor watering ban which started Monday will affect Fayette County's residents more than businesses like car washes, nurseries and landscapers that depend on water to stay in business.

Surprise arrest saves pair from death penalty

Accused murderers Karl Bryan Hodge and Glen Simon Hamilton can thank the very police who arrested them for saving them from any possibility of the death penalty for the grisly burning death of Adolf A. Stubbs.

Commissioners take aim at tax hike

Keeping taxes down will be at the forefront of discussion as the Fayette County Commission continues a series of budget workshops this week.

Fatal crash claims Jonesboro woman

A Jonesboro woman died Friday evening after she was involved in a two-car wreck on Ga. Highway 314 in Fayetteville, police said.

Bonds sold, early design work finished on jail

Costs for Fayette County's new jail and courthouse complex have been fixed at $55.25 million, and bonds have been sold for that amount.

Armed robber hits Wendy's

No one was hurt Sunday morning during an armed robbery at Wendy's restaurant at the same time many local residents peacefully made their way to church.

Subdivision plans withdrawn, but residents still concerned

Residents of the Davis Road area say they like their rural, dirt road neighborhood just like it is and they worry that a developer's plans may change all that.

Planners approve environmental regs

The Fayette County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a new set of environmental regulations to satisfy state requirements.

New names for 3 Fayetteville streets

Three streets on the southern end of Fayetteville now have new names.

Local riders top fund-raising for kids

The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P, Fayetteville, took first place in funds turned in for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Tyrone's $2.3 million budget includes beautification for 74

You're driving on Ga. Highway 74 north on your normal morning commute with your coffee in its cup holder and news blasting from the radio. It's a drive you've virtually memorized, but this time you slow down and notice the road has suddenly gotten prettier with flowers and bushes.

Firm chosen to build Hwy. 92 water tank

PDM Corporation has been chosen to build Fayette County's new water tank on Ga. Highway 92 at Lee's Mill Road for $1.7 million.

New devices put student info at officials' fingertips

With the tap of a stylus, Fayette County's assistant principals will soon be able to access the files and schedules of any student in their schools from anywhere in the building with the soon-to-be-purchased “school pilot.”

Adams withdraws high-density request

Just hours before a controversial, high-density rezoning request was to be considered by the Fayetteville City Council Monday night, the applicants made a formal request to have the application withdrawn.

Woolsey sets election

The town of Woolsey will have an unusual election this year to coincide with the statewide General Primary July 18.

Voter registration deadline looms

The deadline to register to vote is June 19 if you want to cast a ballot in the General Primary July 18.

Drivers' ed classes full

Fayette County's newest drivers also may turn out to be its safest.

Sounds of piano now heard at library

The Friends of the Fayette County Public Library decided in April to obtain a digital piano for the children's room and a baby grand piano for the Dorothea H. Redwine meeting room.

New store pledges 'responsible' alcohol sales

A new Fayetteville merchant has pledged to be exceptionally vigilant in seeing that her establishment complies with the city's tough stance on selling alcohol to minors.

Republicans hash over issues at convention

Forty-eight Fayette County Republicans joined Republicans from all over Georgia Friday and Saturday for the Georgia Republican State Convention in Savannah.

Police Blotter

NAACP meeting Saturday to focus on planning events

Planning for a June 17 voter registration drive and the Nov. 4 Freedom Fund Banquet will head the list of items to be discussed as the Fayette County NAACP meets Saturday.

Self-government advocate to speak

Carol Ann Rand, chairmanm of the Advocates for Self-Government, will be guest speaker at the June meeting of the Libertarian Party of Fayette County today at 7 p.m.

County offices set recycling example

The Fayette County Extension Office is sponsoring a white paper recycling contest for the offices in the County Administrative Complex.

Prime Timers

 
His life's a book:
On-the-go senior has worlds of stories to tell
Talking with Bill Alsmeyer is much more interesting than reading any book or watching a television program.
Senior activities abounded in May
To celebrate Nursing Home Week and Older American's Month, local senior centers and nursing homes hosted numerous fun events during May.
 
Local program featured in TV on aging
Regions Bank's Heritage Club has teamed up with the local television program “Aging in Georgia.”
 
Writer recognized by Southland Chorus
Janet McGregor was recently honored by the Southland Chorus for her promotion of the group's music through articles in The Citizen and her e-mail newsletter, Snippets.

Business

Newest bank is making profits

The Bank of Georgia has achieved a very rare industry milestone. Due in large part to the support of local business, The Bank of Georgia achieved an operating profit in just its second month of operation. The Bank of Georgia also met its first-year goals for asset growth and depository accounts in less than three months.

Business Briefs

How to develop an incentive program

Disney World has over 240 reward and incentive programs in place. All good businesses have at least one or two. Incentive programs serve a specific purpose. Some programs show appreciation to employees. Other programs are designed to improve performance and create behaviors management would like to see.

Sports

Digby happy to be picked by Braves

After Monday, Bryan J. Digby has a little more direction in his life.

Shular signs with Mercer

Mercer University will begin its first year of track next year.

Tigers come up just short

Without their usual arsenal of aluminum bats, the Fayette County Tigers figured out another way to win ballgames against the other 19 teams in the Jonesboro Wooden Bat Classic this weekend: with their arms.

Local runners turn out for convention

The Peachtree City Running Club hosted the 43rd annual Road Runners Club of America Convention recently.

Summer runs offered

Peachtree City Running Club will offer a casual summer running program for runners of all abilities June 12 - Aug. 4.

Starr's Mill wins JV baseball tournament

Starr's Mill High School won the Division I championship title of the JV Summer Baseball Classic tournament hosted by Fayette County High School over the weekend.

Track Classic starts today

The Peachtree City Running Club will sponsor its annual Summer Track Classic for runners of all ages Wednesday evenings in June and July, starting today.

McManus signs with Reinhardt

Zach McManus, graduate of McIntosh High School, signed a scholarship to attend Reinhardt College and play soccer beginning in the fall.

Fishing with Chris Foster

This worm method is primarily used by me for largemouth bass that are holding in tight to structure or buried up in heavy cover, such as log jams or wood structure, lily pads, and many types of vegetation.

Weekend

Enjoy an evening of cinema outdoors

Sometimes it is good to live near Turner town.
Xtras! perform "Inherit the Wind"
The question of evolution being taught over creationism in schools has been in the news a lot lately.
 
Fayette's libraries offer a summer of reading fun
Ready, set... read.
Wanted: One respectable pedigree, quick
By SALLIE SATTERTHWAITE
sallies@juno.com
While the paper trails left by our ancestors were nowhere near as knee-deep as those we are accustomed to today, such trails did indeed exist.
Movies
Weekend of dance on tap
Georgia Academy of Dance will present its 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert Sunday and Monday, June 11 and 12, at Clayton Performing Arts Center.
 
Offshoot offers two classes in June
Offshoot Productions will have an acting workshop for adults and teens Sunday, June 11 at the Peachtree City Library, 201 Willowbend Road. Entitled “Improv and Interaction,” the session runs 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
 
Search is on for lost Fayette County grads
The Fayette County High School Class of 1980 is looking for the following lost Tigers.
 
Water, water everywhere
Substitute “Pat” for “Alexander, and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” by Judith Viorst and you have a good idea of what my Monday was like.
 
Dance recital set for Sunday
The Fayette County School of Performing Arts will present more than 150 students from their Fayetteville and Peachtree City schools in their annual “Standing Room Only” dance recital Sunday, June 11.
 
Offshoot sets three children's workshops
Offshoot Productions has two children's acting workshops and a session on stage painting on tap this summer.

Religion

March for Jesus...it's not a parade, but a demonstration of love and unity
By Rev. Dr. John Hatcher
Religion Columnist

The March for Jesus moves along the streets of the world June 10, representing the new thing God is unfolding for his people and for the world to see.

Christ Our Shepherd to celebrate 25 years June 18

With nostalgia, music, and—of course—food, members of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will celebrate a quarter century of service to Peachtree City and the surrounding community.

Johnson to speak at Christ the King this Sunday

Father Mark Johnson of Sharpsburg will preach this Sunday, June 11, Pentecost Sunday, at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Peachtree City. Johnson, who serves as the Vicar of Church of the Good Shepherd in Milledgeville and as Curate for Christ the King, is a graduate of Lee University, Trinity School of Ministry, and is nearing completion of a master's program at St. Michael's Seminary. A law enforcement chaplain, he was an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God for 10 years prior to being ordained to the priesthood in 1996. He and his wife, Natalie, have three children. Christ the King Church currently meets in the chapel of Carmichael-Hemperley funeral home in Peachtree City, but recently purchased 11.5 acres of land on Ga. Hwy. 34 in Coweta County. The service this Sunday starts at 10 a.m.

Fayetteville Pentecostal Church makes plans for Pentecost Sunday celebration

Fayetteville United Pentecostal Church is gearing up to celebrate Pentecost Sunday on June 11 at 2 p.m. The church, founded in March of 1996, is affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI).

Vacation Bible Schools

Religion Briefs

Olivet Baptist Church plans annual revival June 26-30

The entire south metro community is invited to attend the Annual Revival at Olivet Baptist Church of Christ in Fayetteville. The event is scheduled for the week of June 26-30 at 7 p.m. nightly. Revivalist is Rev. Dr. James Perkins, pastor of Greater Christ Baptist Church in Detroit, Mich. For further information, call 404-696-0285 or 404-765-0520. Olivet Baptist is located at 877 Ga. Hwy. 314 North in Fayetteville.

Sheltons celebrate 50th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Shelton of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 4, 2000, with a brunch at Ray's on the River in Marietta. The brunch was attended by family and close friends.

Opinion

Patrick Henry would be ashamed of us
By DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large

We are becoming a nation of rule by mantra.

Poolside fun must include watchfulness
By AMY RILEY
One Citizen's Perspective

With school out and the hot, humid days of summer vacation settling like a cloak on our communities, there is but one thing on our minds — swimming. Here in Fayette, we are teeming with children and lots and lots of opportunities to beat the heat in backyard, neighborhood and community pools

Spamming the globe, from L.A.
BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

I am traveling to Los Angeles as I write this and the world news looks the same on this side of the country. Over here, though, more of it passes you by while you are in your car stuck in traffic.

Letters to the Editor

ARC, GRTA and Sen. Price are unresponsive

Thank you for the informative letter from Charlie Harper (“ARC density story: Candidate Harper knocks Sen. Price on earlier ARC, GRTA support”) on the May 24 opinion page, and the follow-up by Peter Pfeifer (“Last week's letter distorted Sen. Price's voting record on ARC, GRTA”) on May 31.

What's real story on Price's votes on schools, GRTA?

Re: State senator's voting record still distorted.

PTC's ARC reps are voting for higher density; is that what citizens want?

What does the Horizon Metro Poll (AJC, May 25) conducted by The Marketing Workshop mean for Fayette County?

Price's rebuttal is disingenuous, leaves out several key facts

The voters of the 28th Senate District deserve an honest campaign based on issues. The issues I raised in my letter of May 24 are real, and are having a direct effect on the quality of life in our community.

Truth-telling now a no-no in PTC

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave

Rosie knows best for all of us

So here we have Ms. Rosie O'Donnell, a woman enjoying a career far beyond what would be expected given her marginal talents, advocating the removal of guns from the hands of law-abiding citizens.

`Expert' advice on changing PTC density should be viewed with caution

When I contemplate all the goings-on with the annexation dream here in my city, I'm often reminded of that country cowboy DJ Moby-in-the-morning (paraphrasing with apologies) when he says, “I don't even know what's in Spam, but when I think about it, maybe it's best that I don't know.”