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Terror:
Attacks
shock Fayette; EMS, schools on alert
The Fayette County
Department of Fire and Emergency Services was on a heightened alert
status Tuesday morning after media reports of the terrorist attacks
that occured in New York and Washington, D.C.
Eyewitness
describes NY attack
"It's the most
unbelievable thing I've ever seen."
Schools
on alert following attacks
Fayette County schools
were on alert status Tuesday following terrorist attacks in New York
City and Washington, D.C.
Terrorism
hits home to Fayette residents
Local reaction to
the news of the alleged terrorist attacks throughout the country Tuesday
morning hit home at Melear's Restaurant.
PTC
police launch added patrols here
The Peachtree City
Police Department activated extra patrols in sensitive areas such as
local schools and industries Tuesday morning in light of the alleged
terrorist attacks occurring across the country.
Trailers
to be common sights at Fayette schools
Don't expect to
see those portable classrooms disappearing from Fayette schools anytime
soon.
Riverdale-to-Fayette
bus route recommended
A
bus route connecting low-income workers in Clayton and Fulton counties
with entry-level jobs at Fayette Pavilion is among recommendations of
a 65-member Atlanta Regional Commission task force.
Falcon
Field shut down
With
all aircraft ordered grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration
in light of Tuesday's terrorist attacks, there wasn't much to be done
at Falcon Field in Peachtree City.
Who
will go to new schools?
As
school officials prepare for what they hope will be the opening of two
new schools next fall, students and parents throughout the county will
feel the effects of new district lines that determine who attends the
new schools.
School
board: No tax hike
The
Fayette County Board of Education is stressing that property taxes for
schools are not going up, while scheduling public hearings that suggest
just the opposite.
Williams:
Cemetery won't be a problem
Williams
Inc. officials said Thursday they will do everything possible to make
sure a cemetery on the site of a proposed power plant on the south Fulton/north
Fayette border is protected.
Study
continuing on septage concerns
What
to do with septage, the effluent that is pumped out of septic tanks,
is back on the Fayette County Water Committee's front burner.
Stolen
farm vehicles sold from Fayette motorcycle shop; police look for more
Two
men have been arrested for giving steals of a deal on John Deere farm
and lawn equipment at a motorcycle shop in north Fayette County.
PTC
Council adopts $23.2 million budget; projected millage hike to shrink
a little
The
Peachtree City Council adopted its 2002 budget, to the tune of $23.2
million, at last week's council meeting.
Students
testify about substitute's alleged improprieties
Former
Whitewater Middle School students testified Monday that a teenage substitute
teacher tried to call up a Web site with pictures of two particular
students in swimsuits for the entire class to see.
Legislature
still working on congressional maps
State
legislators continue to deliberate this week over the district lines
for the state's U.S. Congress members.
Changes
to PTC charter approved
Peachtree
City's months-long updating of its city charter is finally complete.
Qualifying
is this week in Brooks
The
town of Brooks will have an election Tuesday, Nov. 6, with two council
seats and mayor up for reelection.
Fun
Fest response surprises library
What
is the connection between a public library and a giant slide?
Workers
urged to drive safely during commute
Georgia
drivers are reminded to follow the rules of the road this week, which
has been named "Drive Safely Work Week in Georgia."
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