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Fayette
health officials ready, prepared to respond if needed
Local
public health officials are prepared to respond to bioterrorism attacks
here if necessary.
Fayette's
economy is on rebound
Fayette
countians may be taking the first steps toward getting back to a pre-Sept.
11 level of economic activity.
PTC:
Budget cuts ahead
Peachtree
City's cash reserves, a focal point of this year's budgeting process,
may be needed to help balance this year's budget, too.
Health
board seeks state help for lake
With
confirmed reports of contaminated water leading into Lake Edith, the
Fayette County Board of Health is seeking assistance from state environmental
officials.
County
to pay for improving McDonough Road traffic
Help
may be coming soon for beleaguered motorists who have to navigate the
County Line/McDonough/McElroy Road intersection
Message
from a volunteer: Keep giving ... it's helping
Don't stop giving.
Tax
equity dispute headed to court again
Fayette County and
its cities once again have scheduled their day in court to settle their
long-standing tax equity dispute.
County
to hear controversial four-way stop request
Fayette County commissioners
Thursday will hear from a Tyrone resident concerning that controversial
four-way stop request for the intersection of Jenkins and Ellison roads.
Fayetteville
woman charged with trafficking, selling methamphetamine
A Fayetteville woman
has been arrested for trafficking methamphetamine by the drug suppression
unit of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department.
Battle
over letter to editor continues; Brown seeking legal fees from Webb
Peachtree
City resident Steve Brown, who was sued for libel over a letter to the
editor criticizing the city attorney in February of last year, is still
seeking reimbursement of his legal fees incurred defending himself.
Tyrone
wants joint jail deal for cities, county
The
town of Tyrone will soon send a letter to the Fayette County Commission
asking the commission to negotiate with all the cities together on a
new jail deal.
Project
Two Feet for America helps J.C. Booth students cope with terrorist attacks
During
the days following the terrorist attacks, Claire McLean, a teacher at
J.C. Booth Middle School, says she prayed extensively for a project
she could bring to the school that would benefit her students emotionally
and make them feel as if they were doing something worthwhile for the
victims.
County
eyes purchase cards for workers
Fayette
government workers running around with purchasing cards able to tap
directly into county bank accounts?
Local
man charged with molesting girl
A
Fayetteville man has been arrested for molesting a 13-year-old girl
at his residence.
School
naming committee meets
A
new committee appointed to help name new schools has had its first meeting
and is ready to submit proposed names for a new elementary school under
construction on Ga. Highway 85 south.
Teacher
writes book that motivates teens to read
Teens
who used to hate to read now have a new love for books thanks to a teacher
who wrote a book with a plot that parallels their lives and experiences.
Fayette
County Evening High School moves to new premises
The
Fayette County Evening High School has completed the move to the LaFayette
Educational Center, on LaFayette Avenue just one block from downtown
Fayetteville.
Flu
vaccine now available
The
Fayette County Health Department will begin giving influenza vaccine
Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fayette's
international teachers inspired by school system's hospitality
Three teachers
of exceptional children have come from different parts of the world to
the Fayette County School System with one common goal: to make a difference
in the lives of students.
Deadline
is Oct. 19 for Master Gardener classes
Friday,
Oct. 19 is the deadline for applications to become a Master Gardener.
Fair
features environmental know-how
Worried about that
black fungus growing in your yard?
ARC
sets educational meeting on water supply
What
are the potential pollutant sources for your drinking water?
NAACP
sets financial program
Continuing
its practice of inviting local officials and professionals to speak
at monthly meetings, the Fayette NAACP branch will hear from Cheryl
E. Dixon for its October program.
Soldiers
respond to local students
Oak Grove Elementary
School students are writing letters of encouragement and gratitude to
U.S. soldiers involved in relief efforts in New York and Washington,
and in the U.S. response to the Sept. 11 attacks.
Chamber
seeks youth leaders
The
Fayette County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Fayette County
Board of Education has announced that applications for the 2002 Youth
Leadership Fayette program are now available.
Mural
adorns school, honors mom
Brooks
Elementary School unveiled a new mural in the school's cafeteria during
a recent PTO meeting/open house.
CARE
sponsors projects for American Red Cross relief funds
Fayette's
Children at Risk in Education program is devoted to helping students
cope with social, behavioral and emotional issues that they face in
daily life.
Hospital
sets blood drive
Fayette
Community Hospital will conduct a blood drive Oct. 11.
Fire
prevention week observed
The
area unit of the Georgia Forestry Commission is asking local residents
to observe Fire Prevention Week this week by using caution when burning
outdoor debris.
Program
battling teen DUI deaths debuts
A national campaign
to fight the number one killer of American teens alcohol-related traffic
accidents was kicked off last week in neighboring Clayton County.
Emergency
drill set at MHS
McIntosh
High School's faculty and staff will conduct a drill of emergency procedures
Thursday, Oct. 18.
Mammograms
urged
Fayette Health Department
officials are urging women 40 and older to get yearly mammograms.
School
of Arts & Sciences to showcase new programs at first CCSU reunion
Clayton College
& State University will conduct its first-ever alumni reunion as
part of the university's Oct. 12 and Oct. 13 homecoming celebration.
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