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Wednesday, September 20, 2000

Here's hoping wiring Fayette doesn't depend on these firms
By CAL BEVERLY
Publisher

A couple of Wednesdays ago in this space, I asked, "Who's up to wiring Fayette for high-speed, broadband Internet connectivity?"

Gaffes, bad press; debates are Bush's hope
By DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large

Got the e-mail list of Bush-isms.

What's this going on with the U.N.?
By AMY RILEY
One Citizen's Perspective

While most of us were painting the last strokes on this summer's canvas over Labor Day weekend, the leaders of more than 150 nations were gathering to put the first strokes on a new international canvasglobal governance. Vowing to ring in the new millennium with a new paradigm, leaders from all over the world converged in New York to cast a 21st century landscape for 20th century thinkers.

Service: It's the forgotten item in mega-stores
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

No wonder people are turning to the Internet faster than NBC can cancel a Tony Danza sitcom. Shopping in person has become an awful experience. The problems of retail and store service (and don't forget the post office) go all the way to the top.

Letters to the Editor

Arts need some help to find a good home

'Michael Boylan's Sept. 13 column, "All the world's a stage, so where is ours?", is timely and an accurate commentary on the current state of the arts in Fayette County.

Don't forget us in youth ballet; we need help, too

I read [Michael Boylan's] column with great interest; however, you forgot a very important group in our community, the dance companies.

Bigots warned: Teen rights won't be trampled at PTC's Jitterbuggers

Recent reported actions prompt me to write this editorial to all papers in Coweta and Fayette County.

Noisy group ruins Garfunkel concert

I had a chance on a recent weekend to attend the concert of one of the musical idols of my youth, Art Garfunkel, at the Frederick Brown Amphitheater.

Oops, there are more 1812 veterans

I was quite disturbed to find incorrect information in an article by Carolyn Cary concerning the May home.

A first: PTC planners reject rezoning because of school overcrowding

As discussed previously, a movement called Education First in Fayette (EFF) is beginning to heat up the debate on making our school system a priority with the county and the various municipal governments within Fayette County.

Sandy Creek H.S. needs auditorium

My name is Jennifer Merrill, and I am in the ninth grade at Sandy Creek High School.

Parents, do you know what's on TV?

I sat down this morning to catch up on some e-mail and, desiring the accompaniment of background noise, casually flipped through the channels, coming to rest upon one of the varied music television video channels. Long having suspicions regarding the content of these programs I decided to invest a few minutes to observe.

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