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
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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
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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
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now for next summer's gardens
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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
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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
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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?"
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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
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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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