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Williams
postpones again ... indefinitely
The
giant energy company that wants to build a giant power plant in Fayette's
backyard has decided to reevaluate the "timing" on building
the plant.
Board
ponders new sales tax vote
If
the Fulton County Board of Education decides to continue a special purpose
local option sales tax next year, South Fulton residents could see construction
projects headed their way.
Sports
memories benefit hospice
Bidders
walked off with nearly 300 items recently at the Southwest Christian
Hospice's sports memorabilia auction to benefit its hospice ministry.
New-look
car dealership is unveiled in Union City
A
car dealership in Union City is giving new meaning to the term upscale.
Santa's
on his way
South
Fulton residents will get an early taste of Christmas as the jolly resident
from the North Pole makes his arrival at Shannon Mall in Union City
this weekend.
Veterans
honored with overdue diplomas
The
Fulton County Board of Education covered several items at its Nov. 9
meeting.
County
gets $1.8 million for drug rehab
The
Fulton County Human Services Department, in collaboration with the Fulton
County Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance
Abuse, has received a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services to help men move from substance abuse addiction
to self-sufficiency.
More
honors for Tri-Cities teacher
Tri-Cities
High School teacher Marilyn Udeh has yet another feather in her cap.
Volunteer
opportunities abound during holidays
During the holidays,
everyone's mind is focused on giving, but everyone's time is often focused
on getting that elusive gift for the father-in-law, the tree, the baking
finished, the family together and more.
Williams
must face new security issues
With
recent news that Congress may spend up to $5 billion to protect U.S.
water systems, nuclear power plants and other sensitive facilities,
the proposed Peters Road power plant should come under new scrutiny.
Sports
Regular
season ends tonight
The
regular season of high school football ends tonight and the biggest
game for our local teams takes place at Newnan High School's Drake Stadium.
Starr's Mill (7-2) will face the Newnan Cougars (7-2) in a win-and-you're-in
situation. The victor will head to the state playoffs and the loser
will have to start planning for next year.
Tickets
still available for race weekend
The
Winston Cup series returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway this Sunday with
the NAPA 500. There will be lots of racing action to entertain fans
all weekend though, starting on Friday with practice laps and qualifying.
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