Sunday, January 13, 2002

City unveils new plans for downtown

Fayetteville officials have unveiled a portion of what is hoped to be a major ongoing downtown revitalization project.

Fayetteville seeks new P&Z commissioner

Fayetteville is looking to fill a vacancy on its Planning and Zoning Commission.

Work on amphitheater moving along

Fayetteville is moving closer toward completion of its municipal amphitheater, as a landscaping plan is now under review by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Sewer lawsuit finale scheduled

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

Sen. Seabaugh wants more funds for roads and $100 tax refund from Georgia's budget surplus

Fayette-Coweta State Sen. Mitch Seabaugh has big plans for his second year in office as the 2002 legislative session begins next week.

Police Blotter

Your dogtags and your mark
By DR. KNOX HERNDON
Pastor

Sadly, this past week America paid tribute to seven brave men who died in the cause of freedom. This is not new for families throughout America's history. Many have had to endure the pain and separation of loosing a loved one to the greater cause of protecting us and freedom here at home.

O'Leary's downfall should make us leery of lying
By DR. DAVID L. CHANCEY
Religion Columnist

A new expression is making its way into our vernacular. When somebody states an obvious exaggeration, such as, "I have a million dollars in the bank," we used to respond, "yeah, and if you expect me to believe that, then I'll sell you some swamp land in Florida." Now, we just respond to a stretch-of-the-truth remark with, "yeah, and George O'Leary is coach at Notre Dame!"

If I'd ever doubted ...
By MARY JANE HOLT
Contributing Writer

It was around noon Jan. 3 when I finally ventured out of the house.

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