News

South Fulton commissioner to be chosen Tuesday

A low point in Fulton County politics will come to a close next Tuesday when two candidates square off for a Fulton County Commission seat in a runoff race.

Three convenience stores in Fairburn paid the price last week for selling alcohol to underage patrons.

The Fulton County Commission is considering a proposal to implement impact fees to help pay for new parks in the county.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved a long-term plan to permanently protect wetlands and green space from development.

A new salary study by the Fulton Industrial Business Association shows that wages are going up on the busy corridor.

Local leaders seeking high-tech companies

This week two dozen Atlanta economic developers are vying for recruitment of high-technology companies and their employees at COMDEX, the nation's largest technology trade show.

Commissioners back bill to criminalize child porn

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously last week to send to the 2001 Georgia General Assembly a proposed amendment that would make sexual exploitation of children a felony instead of a misdemeanor.

No cigarettes to minors, revenue agents warn

Georgia Commissioner of Revenue T. Jerry Jackson has announced that revenue agents will be increasing their monitoring of retail establishments that sell tobacco products.

Bike paths could be in area's future

Residents in Palmetto may soon find an easier way to navigate the sometimes treacherous roadways in Coweta County.

Sports

Local woman wins national title in bodybuilding

Peachtree City's Jamie Arion works at World Gym in Peachtree City, building other people's bodies.

Second round of playoffs begins for four local teams

Tonight at 7:30 p.m., 80 teams will face each other for a chance to progress in the state football playoffs.

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