Friday, December 22, 2000

News

Fairburn approves $14.3 million bond for sewer plant

The city of Fairburn moved a step closer last Friday to building its own wastewater treatment plant.

School board preparing $.5 billion budget

Work has begun on preparing next year's budget for the Fulton County School System.

Charter schools still working to open in Fulton

The Fulton County Board of Education has granted an extension for two charter schools to revise their applications.

Director unveils plans for new convention center

Executive Director Hugh Austin recently unveiled plans for the new Georgia International Convention Center during a meeting of area business leaders in the convention center's Culinary Arts Center.

Fulton police participate in 'Teddy Bear Patrol'

The Fulton County Police Department is taking part in a new program to help children cope during difficult times.

School board going to residents for ideas

Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all community members.

December Board of Education highlights

Highlights from the Fulton County Board of Education's meeting last Thursday included:

Fulton County celebrates 147th birthday

Georgia's largest county and site of the state capital is turning 147 years old this month.

Correction

In last week's edition of The Citizen, South Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Kermit Hairston was incorrectly identified as outgoing president, and Sheila Crews, chairman of the board, was incorrectly identified as president.

Tips offered for last-minute buyers

Time is running out. For those who have not completed their holiday shopping, just a few days remain.

Sports

The bike of the future today

Remember how thoughts of the 21st century led to visions of amazing inventions? Now that we're here, the current technology is amazing, but it leaves a little to be desired.

Starr's Mill swim team loses in close meet with Salem

The Starr's Mill swim team entered last Saturday's meet against Salem High School with a record of 2-1. After 17 events, the Panthers held a small lead and hopes to improve to 3-1 before the holiday break. Salem edged out Starr's Mill, though, 276-260, leaving the squad at .500.

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Opinion

No more Deadly Decembers

The past couple of months have been so deadly that this year, we will remember the last month of 2000 as Deadly December.

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