News
Fayette
rallies to nation's call
Fayette residents
during the past week have joined in the nationwide outpouring of aid
and comfort for victims of last week's terrorist attacks, and have paused
to remember those victims and pray for the nation.
Here's
how to fly American flag properly
With patriotic fervor
on the rise, more Fayette residents are displaying the American flag.
Tyrone
silence on annexation worries county
Fayette County officials
don't like the silence surrounding an annexation request in the town
of Tyrone.
County
may sue to stop Tyrone sewer service bid
Fayette County will
probably file for an injunction to stop Tyrone from tapping onto the
city of Fairburn's sewer system "soon," according to County
Commission Chairman Greg Dunn.
Courthouse
square may get boost from high-end restaurant
A high-end restaurant
anchoring a master-planned revitalization of the west side of the Courthouse
Square in Fayetteville could result from recent property acquisitions.
Four
to run for PTC mayor; six qualify for two council seats
Qualifying
for the upcoming municipal election in Peachtree City ended Friday afternoon
with four candidates seeking the mayor's seat and another six candidates
for the two council seats up for grabs in the election.
Candidate
answers $50 question
Lee
Hunt is running for Fayetteville City Council over $50.
Only
incumbents run in Tyrone
Tyrone's
citizens must be happy with their local government.
Tax
equity dispute delayed again
A
court hearing on the dispute over tax equity between Fayette County
and its cities, scheduled for next Tuesday, has been postponed.
Stun
gun among weapons found in student's vehicle at FCHS
A Fayette County
High School student has been suspended from school for 10 days after
a search of his vehicle on campus Thursday revealed several weapons.
Former
PTC officer charged with forging prescriptions; addiction to drugs alleged
A former Peachtree
City police sergeant has been arrested for using fake prescriptions
at several local pharmacies to obtain pain medication.
Judge
gives teen substitute teacher six months in prison for improper conduct
A
local teen charged with displaying sexually explicit Web sites to eighth
graders while serving as a substitute teacher at Whitewater Middle School
last year was sentenced to six months in prison by Fayette County State
Court Judge Fletcher Sams Friday afternoon.
Suspect
in Wal-Mart carjacking arrested after recovery
The
suspect believed responsible for a carjacking at the Fayette Pavilion
Wal-Mart has been arrested.
Name
needed for new school
A
new Fayette elementary school is in need of a name.
Local
man dies after car crash
A
Fayetteville man has died as the result of another serious accident
at the intersection of Ga. Highway 54 and Gingercake Road.
Fayette
tax hearings set
Fayette
County tomorrow will have the first of three required public hearings
on property tax rates for 2001.
Self
defense class focuses on awareness, use of 'personal weapons' when attacked
"Personal
weapons," said Det. Debbie Chambers, "do not include a gun
or a knife."
Commission
resolution condemns attacks
Fayette
County commissioners joined county governments across Georgia last week
in issuing a resolution of condemnation of perpetrators and support
for victims of terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C.
Cancer
walk set for Saturday
The Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society is sponsoring its Light The Night Cancer Walk this
Saturday at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree City. Registration is at 6 p.m.
and the walk begins at 7 p.m.
Parent
involvement taking off at PACE
PACE Christian
School is experiencing an upsurge in parental involvement, according to
a spokesman.
Fayette
Portraits available
The Fayette Portraits
magazine is now available at four new locations.
Police
Blotter
Dining Guide
The
bread of life
By
F.C. FOODIE
Food Critic
It's been overwhelming.
- An
unexpected gathering place
Beef O'Brady's
in Peachtree City, billed as a "family sports pub," was
an immensely busy place last week, albeit under unfortunate circumstances.
Fans
getting fired up for tailgating season
Football
season is here! Along with the game comes the cherished ritual of tailgating,
and a big part of the tailgating ritual is grilling.
Favorite
candy takes 'hole' new approach
"Hole-d"
everything!!!
For
a new snacking twist, try Potato Sticks instead of chips
"Mom,
what's to eat?"
- Business
Investment
firm urges calm and caution
Yesterday's
684 point drop of the Dow Jones Industrial Average left more than a
few people scrambling to try and find good investment advice.
EMC
wants to help New York victims
Today,
Michael C. Whiteside, President & CEO of Coweta-Fayette EMC, issued
a statement in regard to the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington,
DC and Pennsylvania. His statement, made at the EMC's corporate headquarters
in Newnan, follows:
- Sports
Local
boy heads to MLS Cup
One
local skilled soccer player who participated in the Kick for a Million
challenge at the Got Milk? 3-v-3 Soccer Shootout is one step closer
to becoming a millionaire.
Qualifier
wins PTC Tennis Tournament
The
USTA Women's Challenger Event at the Peachtree City Tennis Center
had a number of surprises over the weekend.
Busy
week and weekend for high school sports teams
The
high school athletic schedule resumes this week. Last week's cancelled
games will be made up at the end of the seaso
Sports
Calendar
- Weekend
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Religion
Uganda
grieves for United States
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
As we arrived
at the Entebbe, Uganda airport Tuesday, September 11, the custom official
asked us (my partner in ministry Rev. Richard Green and me) if we had
heard the World Trade Center and Pentagon had been bombed. Of course,
we were devastated upon our arrival for teaching and training ministry
in the areas of marriage and pastoring the church.
Miller
will lead workshop on beinga 'contagious Christian' at First Presbyterian
in Peachtree City
Fayetteville's
Mark Miller, teacher for the International Bible Society, will lead
a workshop on "Becoming a Contagious Christian," at the First
Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m.
until 4 p.m. The cost is $6.50 for the participant's guide, one per
family.
Fayetteville
Christian plans Global Outreach Festival Sept. 28-30
Fayetteville Christian
Church will have its Global Outreach Festival Friday, Sept. 28 through
Sunday, Sept. 30 with special events planned all weekend.
Peachtree
Christian Fellowship offers Beth Moore study
The Beth Moore Bible
study, "Jesus the One and Only," will begin at Peachtree Christian
Fellowship Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 7-9 p.m. and will continue each Tuesday
night. The class is taught via video.
Peachtree
Christian Fellowship offers parenting class Sept. 25
Gary and Ann Ezzo's
video class, "Growing Kids God's Way," will be offered at
Peachtree Christian Fellowship beginning Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 7-9
p.m. David and Lydia Miller will facilitate the class which will continue
each Tuesday for 16 weeks.
Harp's
Crossing plans 'Tent Event' for October 7
Harp's Crossing
Baptist Church will have a "Tent Event" Sunday, Oct. 7, with
special events planned for the entire day.
Harp's
Crossing Baptist offers Sunday evening L.I.F.E. classes
"Harp's Crossing
Baptist Church offers several L.I.F.E. classes each Sunday evening,
beginning at 5:45, prior to the Sunday evening worship service.
Covenent
women elect new officers for 2001-2002
Women
in the church (WIC) at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville
recently elected officers and committee chairs or the 2001-2002 year.
Religion
Briefs
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Opinion
Opinion
Suddenly,
we Americans rediscover America . . .
Suddenly, the world
is different.
Where
will the next threat come from?
By DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large
Like all of you,
I'm in shock and in mourning, and looking for ways to help.
Perspective:
What I know
By BILLY
MURPHY
Laugh Lines
Perspective: What
I know To be emotionally drained right now, to say the least, binds
all Americans together like mice in maze. As we bounce from shock to
hurt to fear to anger, none of us can feel fully confident about the
same things we knew just a week ago.
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
Attack on
America: Fayette responds
Let
this be our finest hour . . .
I'm writing this
letter on Wednesday, the day after the attack on America's sovereignty,
so many more things will be known if and when this is printed. I don't
want my anger to diffuse. I would rather my visceral reaction speak
for me, because I believe it to be the right one.
Rescuers
show true courage
In light of this
week's tragedy, take a minute to reflect.
Let's
display our flag properly
In my travels around
Fayetteville this past weekend I noticed several flags that were displayed
incorrectly and several that aren't worthy of being displayed since
they are faded or tattered.
It
just got personal . . .
The images that
we've seen of last week's events have horrified, stunned and enraged
us. Images that my mind is still having trouble accepting as anything
other than special effects from a Hollywood movie. The enormity of this
is incomprehensible to most of us. Probably more so to those of us who
have seen or been in these phenomenal structures.
We
will unite and become stronger
I am writing this
as I watch (for what seems like the thousandth time) the twin towers
of the World Trade Center collapse before my very eyes, hoping that
this time the pictures on the screen will seem more real and less like
the high-tech action movies we've grown used to. Though part of my brain
tells me this is not a film or a drill, the rest of me, for the moment,
is not absorbing the reality.
Some
schools, youth sports officials acted inappropriately after terrorism
attacks
Throughout my life
the question, "Where were you when..." comes up in conversation.
The most common question has usually been, "Where were you when
President Kennedy was killed?"
We
must determine to unite, while not giving in to fear
In this war on terrorism,
there will not be a single easily identifiable enemy. We may be unaware
of the enemy if he or she is around us. As long as the enemy is out
there, there will be more attacks.
Terror
War needs a new, tougher strategy
We are losing the
Terror War and losing it badly. How can this be?
Here's
how you can do something for your country
In light of the
recent acts of war perpetrated against innocent Americans, many of us
are wondering what we can do, right here where we are. I have a suggestion.
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