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Firm
plans 1,150 homes, golf course in Fairburn
The
developers who created Eagles Landing in Henry County have set their
sites a little farther south and plan to develop a golf course community
in Fairburn.
Christian
City launches campaign against power plant
More
than 200 Christian City residents gathered Wednesday to kick off a petition
drive and letter writing campaign to voice their concerns about the
potential impact of constructing a 1,230-megawatt electric power generating
plant next to their retirement homes and health care facilities.
Edwards
says he'll demand environmental study on power plant
Before
any action is taken on a proposed power plant in south Fulton County,
a more comprehensive environmental impact study will have to be completed.
Coweta
folks not happy with power plant next door
The
noise around a power plant in Heard County is starting to grate on some
Coweta County residents' nerves.
Council
eyes law to allow tea rooms
Fairburn
residents looking for hot tea and a light lunch may have a few more
options, thanks to the City Council.
Hartsfield
still the world's busiest
Officials
at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport announced that more than 40.2
million passengers traveled through Hartsfield during the first six months
of 2001, meaning Atlanta's airport retains its designation as the world's
busiest passenger airport.
Public
invited to explore one of the region's largest general aviation sites
Families can get
a close look at some of the aircraft that fly into and out of Fulton
County Airport-Brown Field on "Aviation Day," 11 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Saturday, Aug. 25.
Youth
Commission taking applications
Applications are
being accepted from Fulton County and Atlanta students for the 2001-2002
Fulton County Youth Commission.
New
school year brings renewed commitment to excellence
The Fulton County
School System begins each school year with a leadership conference for
local school principals, assistant principals, central office administrative
staff, and parent and business leaders.
Sports
Sprint
Car Series brings excitement to Senoia Speedway
Kenny
Adams from Malabar, Fla., won round one in his battle with the USCS
bounty hunters that series President Pete Walton sent hunting for him
at Senoia Speedway Saturday night.
Local
runner goes worldwide
Rebecca Stokes,
a 12-year-old from Peachtree City, has had a busy summer.
High
school sports has full weekend planned
The
high school softball and volleyball seasons kicked off earlier this
week and several local schools will be busy in those sports this weekend.
There will also be a few football jamborees taking place on Friday night,
giving local sports fans some options of which games to take in.
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