News
PTC
to get tax hike, bonds or not
The Peachtree City
Council plans to ask voters to approve up to $10.2 million in bond issues
to refinance existing debt and fund numerous recreation-related projects,
including a $2.5 million addition to the city tennis center that would
create six covered tennis courts.
PTC
eyes fee increases for businesses, builders, some rec activities
Most of the fee
increases Peachtree City is considering won't directly impact citizens.
PTC
jumps hotel tax from 3% up to 5%
Visitors to Peachtree
City will start chipping in more now that the City Council has approved
an increase in the hotel-motel tax from 3 to 5 percent.
County
commission to decide zoning future of 2nd oldest house
County commissioners
are expected to take another look tomorrow night at the land surrounding
Fayette County's second oldest home.
Mother,
daughter killed in dump truck collision
Two Fayetteville
women were killed Saturday morning when their car pulled into the path
of a dump truck at the intersection of Ga. Highways 314 and 279.
E-Bikes
OK'd for PTC cart paths
E-Bikes, electricity-powered
bicycles, have been approved for use on Peachtree City's cart paths.
Courtroom
closed to debate ex-wife's open records request for police files
A
court hearing slated to debate an ex-wife's request for police investigative
files compiled on her husband was abruptly closed Friday morning.
Murderer
guilty of having drugs, weapon in jail
It didn't
take long for convicted murderer Karl Bryan Hodge to get another dent
in his criminal record.
Two
McIntosh boys arrested for touching female student
Two
McIntosh High School students have been arrested for sexual battery
after allegedly touching a female student on school grounds last month.
'Bear
hug' program helps youngsters at hospital
Sometimes
you just need a bear hug.
Smola:
Larger school board worth a look
Is
the five-member school board large enough to oversee Fayette's growing
student population?
Three
Fayette teams advance to national Science Olympiad
Fayette's future
scientists and inventors from Rising Starr Middle, J.C. Booth Middle
and McIntosh High will vie for the title of national champions during
the National Science Olympiad Competition.
Church
rooms vandalized in Fayetteville
A
fire extinguisher was used to damage three rooms at Fayetteville First
United Methodist Church sometime after Sunday services and before 6
p.m., according to police reports.
PTC
city clerk position finally resolved: duties to be shared by three employees
Instead
of hiring a city clerk to replace Nancy Faulkner, the Peachtree City
Council has decided to split the responsibilities among two staff members
and hire a clerical worker instead.
Authority
changes commercial access fees to spur business at Falcon Field
The
Peachtree City Airport Authority is revising the fees it charges to
businesses both on and off airport property for the right to use Falcon
Field.
Top
choral students advance to All State
After
two grueling auditions, more than 100 Fayette County chorus students
have earned the honor to participate in the 2001 All State Chorus workshop
and performance scheduled to take place in Savannah April 26-28.
Regional
water rep to be selected
City
and county officials are scheduled to meet Thursday to select Fayette
County's representative on a newly created water planning board.
Fayette
leads in voter turnout
Fayette
County led the state of Georgia in voter turnout during the November
2000 election, according to statistics released by Secretary of State
Cathy Cox.
Developer
seeks 'authority' from council
A developer proposing
upscale apartments for senior citizens said the project can't happen
in Peachtree City without the help of the City Council.
Police
Blotter
Health Wise
- A
walk in the woods
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It
was Easter Sunday. Hard rain had fallen most of the day, but the sun
decided to peek through the clouds by mid afternoon.
- West
Nile Virus
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- Georgia Takes Precautions
to Prevent the Arrival of an Unwanted Guest
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- Tenet
acquires South Fulton Medical Center
South Fulton Medical
Center has been acquired by a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare Corporation.
Cancer
screenings available this weekend
April is Cancer
Control Month and Georgians have an opportunity to take action and
participate in free colon, skin, breast, and prostate cancer screenings
this Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
- Violence
prevention program presented to high schoolers
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During
the past school year, more than 1,500 high school students in Fayette
County participated in a classroom event that has the potential to
change and even save lives.
Tobacco
use responsible for one in six deaths in Georgia
In Georgia, tobacco
use is not only responsible for about 87 percent of all lung cancer
cases, but it is also associated with coronary heart disease and stroke.
What
happens after Lasik surgery?
Emory Eye Center
researcher Henry Edelhauser, Ph.D. and co-workers have completed a
three-year study on Emory University Eye Center patients who underwent
a laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedure, a refractive surgery
to correct eyesight.
Piedmont
Hospital award granted to establish new organ transplant clinic
The
Carlos and Marguerite Mason Trust has awarded Piedmont Hospital a
$750,000 grant to establish a new and expanded organ transplant clinic,
which will enhance previous clinic services and existing organ transplant
program.
- Business
Fayette
floor company wins top award
All
the hard work and long hours of running your own business paid off recently
for a Fayette couple.
Bank
hires several new employees
The
Bank of Georgia recently welcome several new employees to its operation.
Keep
your business in business: Disaster-proof your computer system
There
is no absolute protection against sabotage to your business or the consequences
of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or earthquake.
- Sports
Local
teams advance to second round of region playoffs and in to state tournament
The
high school soccer playoffs are an indication of spring, much like the
pollen coating your car and the smell of your neighbors cooking out.
The boys and girls soccer teams of Region 4-AAAAA from Fayette County
all played in the second round of the region playoffs last night, hoping
to advance to the region championships this Friday. Sandy Creek's Lady
Patriots also played last night to determine their seeding in the upcoming
state tournament.
The
PTC Flash takes first place, enters district
The
PTC Flash youth track team competed this past Saturday taking home first
Place. This was their last meet before the District Championships which
will be held this Friday night and Saturday, April 27 & 28 in Lovejoy.
McIntosh
tennis teams win region championships
The
Region 4-AAAAA tennis tournament was held at Clayton College and State
University last Thursday and Friday, though it was as if it were played
in McIntosh High School's backyard. The boys and girls teams only lost
one game in all of their matches in the tournament, as Priscilla Roberts
fell to Fayette County's Kacie Anson, 10-7.
Eller
signs to play for former FCHS coach at Wingate University
Fayette
County High School's Amy Eller had a lot to celebrate Friday.
Francis
signs with Alabama State
The Lady Hornets
volleyball team at Alabama State College will have a little more sting
next year. Racine Francis, a senior at Sandy Creek High School, signed
a letter of intent to attend the university in the fall.
Former
Patriots shine
Jabari
Holloway, a graduate from Sandy Creek High School and a senior at Notre
Dame, was drafted by the New England Patriots of the National Football
League over the weekend.
- Weekend
- Teens
heat up the local music scene
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If
you've been to any of the local fairs and festivals in the past few
years, you most likely have seen and heard Allen Goodman and his band.
GYB
brings "Tales from Mother Goose" to life
Little
Bo Peep, Jack and Jill, and Little Miss Muffet are names that are
familiar to nearly everyone because of the rhymes of Mother Goose.
The
Center for Puppetry Arts explores Shakespeare and the universe
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If
there is one thing that Sesame Street taught us, it is that we can
learn from puppets.
Punishment
in Paradise
By SALLIE SATTERTHWAITE
sallies@juno.com
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Preacher told
the story Sunday of a couple who fought and scrapped so much, all
their long married life, that when their Golden Wedding anniversary
neared, their children presented them with a gift certificate for
psychiatric counseling.
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Movies
I
do believe in spooks, don't I?
Recently, a British
psychologist and a U.S. psychologist teamed up with a group of researchers
and 250 volunteers to conduct the largest and most technologically advanced
experiment ever in the investigation of paranormal activities. The experiment
was held in the underground vaults, dungeons and tunnels of Scotland's
Edinburgh Castle and South Bridge.
Religion
- Accountability
groups help focus on grace
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
Last week
Professor David Roadcup of Atlanta Christian College invited me to a
focus group meeting concerning the future orientation of Promise Keepers
(PK). Professor Roadcup is a member of Promise Keepers' International
Board of Reference. What was so significant about the focus group was
not what I had to contribute but what I learned.
Fayette
announces plans for National Day of Prayer May 3
A
county-wide prayer gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of
the National Day of Prayer is planned for Thursday, May 3, in downtown
Fayetteville.
First
Baptist's women's retreat set for this Friday, Saturday
The First Baptist
Church of Peachtree City invites women of all ages and faiths to a
ReFresHer retreat for women this Friday , April 27, from 7-9 p.m.
and Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost is $20 per person.
Valdes
to speak at PTC Presbyterian Sunday
Dr. Jorge Valdes,
executive director of Coming Clean Ministries, will be the featured
speaker at the men's fellowship meeting at the First Presbyterian
Church of Peachtree City, Sunday, April 29, at 7 p.m.
Gardener
Anita Vaughn to speak at PTC Presbyterian's SPRY meeting
Anita Vaughn,
president of the Peachtree City Garden Club, will be the featured
speaker at the meeting of Senior Presbyterians Remaining Young (SPRY)
on Tuesday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in
Peachtree City. Vaughn's topic will be "Indoors from Outdoors,"
and will be directed toward the interests of both men and women.
Historic
Holly Grove Church to have open house May 19
As a part of National
Trust Preservation Week, May 13-19, historic Holly Grove A.M.E. Church
in Peachtree City will have an open house Saturday, May 19, from 10
a.m.-2 p.m., featuring church history displays.
Religion
Briefs
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Opinion
Opinion
Targeting
'taxin' Max' take your shot
By DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large
Having failed to
elect a Republican to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the death of Republican
Paul Coverdell, Georgia Republicans have set their sites on Max Cleland
in 2002.
Making
a difference: Thank you, teachers
By AMY RILEY
One
Citizen's Perspective
Teachers are people
who get to decorate the future with little thumbprints of themselves.
They are like torch bearers of human potential, holding each mind for
a short while. They gild and broaden what was cultivated before them,
and they reach even higher to pass off to those who will follow after
them in the lives of a child. They are moms and dads, neighbors and
friends, and they leave their marks subtly, but in indelible ink.
Fayette
census has a story to tell
By
CAROLYN CARY
Contributing Writer
The Census 2000
figures are now out, and studying the census figures for the past 180
years for Fayette County produces an interesting observation.
Watch
for 'Bill' at magazine rack
By BILLY
MURPHY
Laugh Lines
Egotism seems to
be the norm for the day, as I look around in the world. It seems everyone
is starting a magazine and naming it after herself. It started with
"Martha Stewart Living," then Oprah Winfrey started "O
the Oprah Magazine" and Rosie O'Donnell started "rosie."
The latest in the batter of eponymous publications is "mary-kateandashley"
magazine. Rosie and the Olsen twins didn't capitalize their names in
their magazines, I guess in mock humility.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Behind
PTC tax hike is mayor's smoke, mirrors
Mr. Mayor [Bob Lenox],
you only had a few months left. You could have, maybe, just quietly
retired from your position here in Peachtree City and I would have remained
silent. But, what can I say? You really still do not know when to quit.
Rebel
rebuttal: Blacks enslaved other blacks, Yankees sold them to South
Just what we need,
another person from Sodom-Atlanta-Gomorrah telling us Southerners with
Confederate ancestry who our heroes should and should not be.
Bost
should pay costs of special election
The sudden departure
of Harold Bost from the Fayette County Commission obviously has some
underlying reason he is keeping secret.
Anti-Confederate
letter is misinformed, mean
What are you thinking,
lumping the Confederacy with Hooters, liquor licensing in Fayette County,
and anti-Christian doctrine? With respect, sir, I feel like you are
sadly misinformed. You must not personally know any individuals who
honor Confederate history.
Most
Confederates fought for states' rights
I'm writing in response
to the letter from the individual wondering why there is no outcry over
the Confederate support.
Anti-Rebel
letter insults 'sweet little old Fayette lady'
First, we have a
governor that sold us to the highest bidder and changed our flag without
the people of Georgia having a chance to vote on the matter. Now, to
add to the insult, we have a letter to the editor from Marc D. Michael!
Proud
of Confederate ancestor, how he lived, what he stood for
In reference to
a letter published April 18, 2001 in the Citizen, I would like to welcome
Marc Michael to Fayette County. Apparently Marc has a limited knowledge
of the history of Fayette or the surrounding areas.
PTC
needs a community arts center, especially for bands
This letter is in
response to the letters critical of Peachtree City Mayor Bob Lenox on
the subject of allocation of funds for various projects. I, too, agree
that something must be done about the traffic situation on the Ga. highways
54 and 74 interchange. It has become extremely bad during rush hours
and will only get worse after the big box companies come in.
Loss
Faulkner is city's loss
I just pulled up
Nancy Faulkner's letter on my website about her position as City Clerk
and the horrendous story that goes with it. I have always admired Nancy's
endeavor to do a fair and honest job while being employed in City Hall
and I was cognizant of the fact that she always had the citizens in
mind as well.
Thanks
for teen views
I have completely
enjoyed reading your teen perspective of communicating! Thanks!
Looking
for answers to 'chains and limits' adults place on teenagers
I am a 20-year-old
citizen of Peachtree City. I have lived in this lovely town since the
age of 2, and am a true product of suburbia lifestyle. I was a B student
in high school yet dropped out to obtain my GED. I also went to one
semester of college yet dropped out to pursue my true goals in life.
Beware,
Demos using arsenic to poison political debate
The Democrats are
coming after your broccoli. That's right. Broccoli contains trace amounts
of arsenic, and the Democrats believe that trace amounts of arsenic
are toxic at least in drinking water. Next they'll be coming after the
broccoli.
Cary
does great job with obits
Please accept my
sincere appreciation for the professionalism Carolyn Cary exhibits when
writing the obituary column. She and The Citizen prove once again that
bigger does not necessarily mean better.
Mayor
misled PTC residents: There is no DOT approval for Hwy. 54 traffic
Many Peachtree City
constituents (myself included) are yearning for some integrity and openness.
Back on Nov. 2, 2000, the city's Director of Developmental Services,
Jim Williams, informed the largest crowd I have ever witnessed at a
city council meeting that the Wal-Mart traffic mitigation plan had received
the approval of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).
Freedom,
U.S. style
As the National
Day of Prayer approaches, I am reminded of the plight of two women 18
centuries ago, who sat in a jail cell waiting to be executed. One woman's
name was Perpetua, the other Felicity. Their only crime was being Christians.
In the year 203 A.D., that, of course, was illegal in the Roman world.
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