Wednesday, April 25, 2001

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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