The Fayette Citizen-Special Sections

Wednesday, January 2, 2002

News

Lenox looks back on 10 years of growth

When Bob Lenox took office as Peachtree City's mayor 10 years ago, he was a total political rookie, with no experience in city government whatsoever.

AT&T promises to fix glitches in Peachtree City

Despite complaints of lack of service from several customers, AT&T Broadband's upgrade of cable television service in Peachtree City was "one of our best ever," said Steve Rhoads, director of technical operations for the south region.

Tyrone resident arrested for armed robbery of 3 youths

A Tyrone man has been charged with the early morning armed robbery of three teenage boys near a lake on private property over four months ago.

Year in Review

Year marked by controversy, progress

In spite of how it may seem, 2001 did not begin Sept. 11.

Good news on Hwy. 54 west tops PTC stories for 2001

Even though many residents were disappointed that Wal-Mart and Home Depot are on their way to Peachtree City, some significant good news came to the burgeoning Ga. Highway 54 west area late this year in one of the city's top stories of 2001.

Fayetteville has a year of progress, changes

Fayetteville may be Fayette County's most rapidly changing city, as progress continues on a huge mixed use development, The Village, just west of town, and for major developments on the southern edge.

Tyrone marks several milestones

The biggest story in Tyrone this year is one that won't be actually finished until next year.

Prime Timers

Bowermans enjoy family, retirement

 

Richard (Rich) and Lee Bowerman both grew up in Rochester, New York, but they did not meet until they were in high school. The longevity of their relationship is a testament to the importance of the meeting between the city-raised Lee and country-raised Richard.

Baker is new Heritage Club director for Fayette

There's a new Heritage Club Director in town - and she's enthusiastically ready for the challenge.

Free senior luncheon a success

More than 350 seniors from Fayette and Coweta counties met for a festive holiday luncheon at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center recently. Regions Bank, the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center, Wesley-Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City, American Hearing Centers, Georgia Rehab Center and Heritage Ridge of Newnan joined hands to sponsor the free luncheon as a thank-you to area residents.

Helping navigate changes in benefits

More than 536,000 senior citizens in the United States are scrambling to find new doctors or new coverage because their health plans terminated their Medicare managed-care services, according to a Nonrenewal Report issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the year 2002.

VA keeps Lincoln's promise to widows

President Abraham Lincoln had Civil War veterans in mind in his 1865 second inaugural address when he promised "to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan." Little did he know that his pledge to serve Civil War widows would extend into the 21st century.

Never too late to prevent osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, a chronic disease that results in the deterioration of bone mineral density, affects nearly 28 million Americans 2 million of which are men. Despite these staggering numbers, this disease is often preventable.

Home & Garden

 
Plan now for next summer's gardens

 

While the past season's beautiful gardens have bloomed and faded into the past, home gardeners should already be planning for next spring and summer. Take a tip from the professionals and start thinking ahead, before the snow flies.

Give your attic a breath of fresh air

While people know it's important to seal drafts in the living area of their home for winter comfort, many don't know it's just as important to keep their attic breathing freely to keep a home warm.

Single high-speed connection serves multiple PCs

As the number of PCs in homes increases to meet the entertainment, homework and business needs of all family members, so does the need to provide all of these machines with ready access to the broadband Internet.

Give your child the world

Fall is approaching and the kids are heading back to school. If you've put redecorating a family room, den or child's bedroom on hold for the summer, here's a fun project that will get you rave reviews, and help improve your child's grades in school as well.

Winterize with insulating window film

After long, hot summer days and worries about possible energy blackouts, homeowners may forget about preparing their windows for winter. The same sun that made the summer so hot causes special winter problems that insulating window film can solve.

Business

County's recession-proof image diminished in 2001

In 2001, Fayette residents learned they were not immune from bad economic times.

CPAs urge residents to create financial plans

Whether it's a new home, a child's education or a secure retirement, most people know what they want out of life.

Sports

2001 was a good year for good sports

Another year of sports has gone by. Local athletes showed determination, courage and heart on the playing fields of their choice. Fayette County and the surrounding area is very fortunate. Not only are there athletes with a tremendous amount of ability and sportsmanship, but there are dedicated coaches and assistants that make seasons a worthwhile experience for all involved.

Weekend


The Atlanta Boat Show has been educating and entertaining audiences for 40 years.

Museum kicks off new year on high note

The High Museum in Atlanta is looking to start 2002 off right.
"Years from now, when we retell this story to our great-grandchildren, promise me you won't tell people I hid in the bathroom, would you?"

Religion

'Human need' should be the church's top priority
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

My traveling companions and I were walking out of St. Patrick's' Cathedral in New York City and passing through the narthex, an older man had his hat extended asking for alms. It was four years ago. As we returned to the wintry cold streets of New York in preparation for our trans-Atlantic flight bound for Israel, the thought hit me: that man could have been Jesus.

Fayetteville Christian will offer Beth Moore Bible Study beginning Jan. 7

Beginning Monday evening, Jan. 7, and Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, the Fayetteville Christian Church will offer a 12-week Beth Moore Bible Study for ladies entitled, "Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life." Monday classes will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Tuesday classes will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. P.J. Roberts will facilitate the class.

Driver to speak at Beulah Heights Jan. 18

Apostle Carolyn Driver of CDM Teaching and Training Center in Tyrone, will be one of the scheduled speakers at Beulah Heights Bible College's "Apostolic/Prophetic Explosion," planned for Friday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. in Atlanta. The event is being hosted by Christ Discipleship Ministries.

Religion Briefs


Opinion

Opinion

Bush's first year not that easy to rate
By DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large

As 2001 draws to a close, what could be more natural than to look back and assess the first year of the George Bush presidency?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ignorance unchecked breeds hatred

I hope that it is just ignorance that fuels people to write articles like 'Sad day' for Fayetteville and that people like Chuck E. Bryant are few and far between in this world. It is imperative to understand other people's cultures and religions precisely to avoid more tragedies like that on Sept. 11. It is ignorance that promotes tragedy and death because we always fear what we do not know.

Cable spokesman wrong

On Friday, Dec. 21, when I turned on my TV all of the channels were off the air and all we received was static. A call to the local Peachtree City office got us to a recording which asked for our phone number. Providng that, we received another recording that said that they were aware of the problem and people in the area working to correct it.

Views 'hate-filled,' 'vile'

Like many (I hope), I am appalled at the ignorant hatred and bigotry of Chuck Bryant's letter in the Dec. 26 edition. His lack of appreciation for the freedoms that the Founding Fathers guaranteed our nation is appalling enough, but his bigoted indictment of the Islam religion strikes fear in my heart. I don't mean that I fear Islam, but I do fear the type of vicious hatred expressed by Mr. Bryant. Hopefully Fayette citizens know that his hatred and bigotry, although vocal, is not shared by most.

Government against us in power plant fight

We in South Fulton and Fayette Counties have been fighting for months to keep an enormous power plant from being located in the middle of our densely populated area.

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