Friday, January 18, 2002

News

Mayor: 'Union City Express' ready to roll

Union City Mayor Ralph Moore was sworn in for his third term by State Court Judge Susan Forsling at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

State of Fairburn? In flux, says mayor

Fairburn is getting ready to usher in an era of change.

Husband charged in 5-year-old murder case

Almost five years to the day after his wife's disappearance and eventual death, Jim Watson has been indicted for the murder of Beverley Watson.

Tyrone, Fairburn win lawsuit over sewer plans

It's not known yet whether Fayette County will appeal a Fulton County judge's decision that Tyrone and Fairburn may continue with their sewerage agreement.

Administrator says Fairburn can weather economic storm

Fairburn's municipal employees won't have to worry about being laid off this year.

Officer's good deed recognized

A Union City police officer's humanitarian act did not go unnoticed by the city's governing body.

Light agenda for Union City Council

The Union City Council began the new year with a light meeting agenda.

Statewide coalition seeks moratorium on new power plant permits

Responding to an onslaught of companies from outside Georgia seeking applications to build and operate new power plants here, South Fulton's Safeguard South Metro Inc. has joined citizen groups from across the state in calling on the governor's Energy Task Force to recommend that the Environmental Protection Division not issue any additional permits until the state has a comprehensive energy policy in place.

Sports

McIntosh swim team defeats Fayette

The McIntosh swim team had a successful meet against Fayette County High School last Friday. The girls won 118 to 32 and the boys won 85 to 64.

Starr's Mill places fourth at eagle, prepapres for Area duals meet

Starr's Mill's wrestling team competed in the Eagle Classic wrestling tournament at Northside Warner Robins over the weekend. The Panthers placed fourth behind Troup County, Northwest Whitfield and Sequyoah respectively.

Basketball teams prepare for busy weekend

Tuesday night's high school basketball action saw the McIntosh boys and the Fayette County boys win, while the Lady Chiefs and both the boys and girls from Starr's Mil lost.

Soccer Centre hosts tournament on MLK day

The Chick-Fil-A 4 A Side Soccer tournament on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 21, at The Soccer Centre is rapidly filling up.

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