Friday, August 31, 2001

News

Residents readying class action suit over 5th runway

A committee opposed to the expansion of the fifth runway at Hartsfield International Airport is now gathering signatures and funds to mount a class action lawsuit.

James sets sights on new Congress seat

Although state Sen. Donzella James is relatively happy with her newly drawn 35th District, she will form an exploratory committee to find out if she should run for a newly created congressional district.

Power plant opponents advertise their displeasure

Safeguard South Metro's "No Power Plant" signs are beginning to pepper the neighborhoods of Fulton and Fayette counties.

Duncan Park tug-of-war continues

Fairburn's Duncan Park has turned into a political football that is being kicked back and forth between the city and Fulton County.

SAT scores up overall, down in South Fulton

Fulton County school officials are rejoicing over the just-released Scholastic Achievement Test scores for their system.

South Fulton students making the grade

There is much to cheer about in South Fulton.

Video link available for Sept. 5 meeting

South Fulton citizens have two ways to participate Wednesday, Sept. 5, in the South Fulton zoning portion of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting.

County workers help fight AIDS

In the 20th year of the AIDS epidemic, Fulton County government employees are working to raise money to help prevent the disease and find a cure.

Sports

Football season kicks off Saturday

The preseason of high school football ends Friday night and starts with a bang on Saturday with the Corky Kell Kickoff Classic at the Georgia Dome.

Registration for PTC flag football league still open

Some 20 to 30 people attended the organizational meeting for the adult flag football program in Peachtree City Tuesday evening. Of those, only two represented women's teams.

Sports Calendar

PTC Little League to have board elections

Peachtree City Little League is having their annual board elections Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. at McIntosh High School. Board elections are to elect the Board of Directors who govern the operations of Peachtree City Little League. All postitions are available. The term will begin Oct. 1, 2001 and go through Sept. 30, 2002.

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