Friday, January 11, 2002

News

Sewer lawsuit finale set today

Tyrone and Fairburn officials will find out Friday whether their sewerage agreement will go down the drain, along with home buyers' plans to move into a new Tyrone subdivision.

James sees busy session in 2002

When the General Assembly convenes next week, state Sen. Donzella James knows it's going to be a busy session.

Hecht aims at 9/11 pranksters, gas prices

In the aftermath of Sept. 11, there's no shortage of people who think it's funny to phone in a bomb threat to a mall, a large retail store or a school.

Squeezing the pennies tight this year

Fairburn City Administrator Tony Cox is getting ready to start 2002 with one of the tightest budgets in recent years.

Cowta annexation of Rico residents may not be dead

Hope may spring for South Fulton residents who want to be annexed into Coweta County.

Help is on the way for high heating bills

As the coldest months of the year approach, nonprofit organizations and state and local agencies are gearing up to provide assistance to qualified individuals looking for help with their natural gas bills.

Truth is finally sinking in

There is an old saying in politics: repeat something enough times, and eventually the people will believe it.

Sports

Patriots and Tigers sweep games on Tuesday

Tuesday night was an exciting night for the local high school basketball teams. Sandy Creek's boys got their 15th win of the season, while the Lady Patriots won their second game in their last three tries. Fayette County's boys and girls defeated McIntosh in a county and region showdown and Starr's Mill's boys fell to Forest Park.

Starr's Mill win county duals

Starr's Mill is still the dominant wrestling team in Fayette County but the Fayette County Tigers are closing in. The Panthers defeated McIntosh, Sandy Creek and Fayette County on Tuesday in the county duals and look like a contender for another region championship.

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