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Wednesday, October 31, 2001

Homefront 'army' vs. new enemy

Public safety workers ­ police, fire and emergency medical services ­ have become by default the army on the battlefield at home, said Billy Watson, Georgia Department of Human Resources coordinator for District 4 emergency medical services, addressing Peachtree City public safety workers and city officials last week with the latest updates on bioterrorism.

Security for local water supplies discussed

Is Fayette County's water supply safe?

Fayette rebuffed, ponders how to stop Tyrone sewer

Fayette County attorneys sometime this week hope to set a date for round two in the county's quest to put a stop to an agreement for sewer service between Tyrone and Fairburn.

Wynn's Pond, Starr's Mill star in new movie

Coweta and Fayette counties are going Hollywood.

 

Tax equity dispute headed to court Thursday

That on-again/off-again tax equity lawsuit hearing is on again for this Thursday.

Power plant vote delayed again; Williams sets more studies

Proponents and opponents of a huge power plant will have a little more time to study the issue before it's voted on by the Fulton County Commission.

Suspect held on attempted rape charges

A Stockbridge man has been arrested for the attempted rape of a woman while both spending the night at a residence on Goza Road Sunday.

Peachtree City mayoral candidates questioned

Four candidates will ask for your vote Tuesday in Peachtree City's mayoral race: Steve Brown, Dan Lakly, Frank Murphy and Gary Rower.

PTC Council candidates respond to questionnaire

Candidates for Peachtree City Council responded to a questionnaire submitted by The Citizen. Running for Post 3 are Steve Rapson, incumbent, and Nancy Faulkner. In Post 4, candidates are incumbent Carol Fritz, Allison Chambers, Gerald Ostrowski and Murray Weed. Answers were limited to 150 words.

Fayetteville race pits Walt White, challenger Lee Hunt

Election day is next Tuesday in Fayetteville, but only one of the three City Council seats is being contested.

Commission holds off on overlays, green space

County commissioners want to study the idea of creating special architectural standards for the county's state highway corridors a little longer before deciding whether to adopt the rules.

Local woman dies in crash on Goza Road Sunday

A Fayetteville woman was killed Sunday afternoon when her vehicle pulled out in front of another vehicle while crossing Goza Road at its intersection with Antioch Road.

Governor hand-picks local county fire chief for special award

Chief Jack Krakeel of the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services was one of 19 public safety professionals in Georgia honored by Gov. Roy Barnes last week at a special ceremony at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.

PTC candidates make their case to youths

Four mayoral and five council candidates for posts in Peachtree City turned out last week for a question and answer period, hosted by the Peachtree City Youth Advisory Board.

Brooks seeking new subdivision next to Whitewater

Having failed in an earlier attempt to add 125.7 acres to the Whitewater Creek subdivision, owner Robert Brooks and developers Cypress Development Inc. are returning with a request for a 56-home stand-alone subdivision.

Auctions to benefit hospice

The American Legion log cabin building will be the site this Saturday for a silent and live auction.

CVS on track at Lexington

CVS Pharmacy's plans for a new store on Ga. Highway 54 in Peachtree City moved a step closer with approval of its site plan.

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