News
Fayette
schools: Better than Ga. average
The Georgia Department
of Education has released its Georgia Public Education Report Cards
for the 2000-01 school year, and Fayette County's test scores outpace
the overall state results in every category.
State
tests water again
State environmental
officials collected more samples of Fayette County's drinking water
Tuesday after running tests on earlier samples in a search for answers
to reports of a sweet odor to the water.
PTC
halts work on cable TV upgrades
Fed up with ongoing
complaints from citizens about problems with cable television from AT&T
Broadband, Peachtree City officials have executed a stop work order
on the company to halt all its work in the city.
Jack's
is gone
For the first time
in 15 years, Tyrone is without a local grocery store.
State
green space grants come to Fayette
Fayette
County and local cities will receive $685,537 for green space projects
in fiscal year 2002, according to an announcement last week.
Fayetteville
goes live on Nickelodeon's 'Slimetime'
Math
can be a challenging subject but add a little slime to the equation
and suddenly students cannot wait to crunch numbers.
Judge
disqualifies himself in Citizen's secrecy suit
Judge
Chris Edwards has disqualified himself from hearing The Citizen newspapers'
lawsuit seeking a halt to secret meetings between representatives of
Fayette County and its three largest cities.
Water
System eyes security measures
Fayette
County's Water System is ready to take steps to beef up security.
Fayetteville
gets revitalization grant
Fayetteville
will be getting some help about $75,000 worth from the Atlanta Regional
Commission in its ongoing downtown revitalization efforts.
Sheriff's
detectives get new tool in crime fight
The
Fayette County Sheriff's Department now has another weapon in the battle
against crime a computer system that allows it to digitize surveillance
video from crime scenes.
Fayette
pays homage to King
The
Fayette County NAACP, Fayette County school board and Peachtree City
joined with local and state elected officials to honor the birthday
of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday.
NAACP
leader: Schools pass the civil rights test
Fayette
County educators appear to be acting properly in enforcing their rights
to question students in the absence of their parents, says a local civil
rights leader.
PTC
hikes hotel-motel tax; seeks solutions to shortfall
With
Peachtree City's hotel-motel tax revenues continuing to suffer from
economic doldrums, city officials are worried about how to make up for
a shortfall that could reach upwards of $200,000 by year's end.
Tyrone
moving ahead with sewer
Now
that all the legal debate is over, Tyrone is ready to connect to Fairburn
to treat wastewater in the town's newest subdivision.
Robber
strikes at Pavilion's Blimpie
A
local sandwich shop had a bite taken out of its profits last week when
it was robbed of over $300.
Legion
post plans speech contest
The
American Legion Post 105 is conducting an oratory contest Saturday Jan.
26.
American
Legion blood drive succeeds
The
American Legion Post 105 conducted a blood drive last Saturday and 33
people came by to donate.
Police
Blotter
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EMC's
Whiteside takes office in state association
During
its annual meeting, the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation elected
Coweta-Fayette EMC President and CEO Michael C. Whiteside secretary-treasurer
of the 2002 Board of Directors.
Charitable
groups net $247,000 from Peach Bowl funds
Various
charitable organizations including a foster care program, children's
hospital and several educational funds received a combined $247,750
from the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl last year, bowl officials recently announced.
Sports
Some
teams get key wins over big basketball weekend
The
basketball season has only a few weeks remaining and every game is important
as teams jockey for seedings in the region tournament. Last weekend,
several teams continued their winning streaks while others struggled
against some tough competition.
New
trend at the gyms catching on across country
Pilates
has been a growing trend in fitness centers and gyms across the country
recently, though its origins date back 90 years. Now, Fayette County's
two World Gym locations offer classes on the activity once known as
contrology, and people are seeing and feeling the results.
Sports
show and auction to benefit Huntington's Disease
Some
of the greatest names in Atlanta sports history will appear at the 25th
annual Huntington's Disease sports show and charity auction Jan. 25-26
at Peachtrree Middle School in Dunwoody.
Several
churches unite to offer free baseball clinic
The Atlanta Braves
will report to spring training at the beginning of next month, but local
boys and girls in first grade and up will get a chance to meet and learn
from several Braves and other major league players before they leave.
Sports
Calendar
Weekend
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In
Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" Paul
Bratter and Corie Banks recently got married.
The
Fayetteville Bluegrass Blast, a benefit for the Fayette
County High School Select Chorus, was so successful
the past two years that they are bringing it back
again this weekend.
Life
in the barnyard is not all it is cracked up to be.
Company's
coming, and I'm in my usual snit, frantic to make
the house spic and span.
Mmmmmm,
pancakes and sausage.
I
will be flying to Europe in a few months and I am
terrified.
Religion
Faithful
... loyal ...personifications of Wilbur Stanley
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
This past week a giant
passed on from this life to his eternal reward. Reverend clergy, you ask?
No. High-minded civic leader? No. Revered community icon? No. Prominent
elected official? No.
PTC
Presbyterian presents 'Donut Man' concert Jan. 26
The Children's Ministry
of the First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will host a concert
by the "Donut Man," Rob Evans, Saturday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m.
Billed as a concert for "ages 3 to 103," the event will feature
Bible related songs, stories, comedy and audience participation.
Episcopal
Church of the Nativity to host anti-racism training workshop
The Episcopal Church
of the Nativity will host the Commission on Racism for the Diocese of
Atlanta for an Anti-Racism Training Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 26.
Bible
study classes begin next Monday at P'tree City UMC
The Peachtree City
United Methodist Church will offer several 13-week Bible study classes
beginning in January. The cost is $15, except for Fit4Life, which is $60.
There is no fee for Alpha classes. Fees are payable at time of registration.
Orientation will be held the first day of each class.
Precept
classes start in February at FFBC
The Fayetteville First
Baptist Church will offer a 14-week Precept Bible study class, "Lord,
Heal My Hurts," beginning Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6:45-9 p.m. The
study addresses concerns for those who are, or who are in contact with,
victims of emotional, mental or physical abuse. Registration is requested
by Jan. 31 so that materials may be ordered. For more information, contact
Judy Knight, 770-461-8238.
Flat
Creek schedules Missions Fair Sunday
Flat Creek Baptist
Church will have a church-wide Missions Fair, Sunday, Jan. 27, immediately
following the evening worship service. The purpose is to answer questions
about missions conducted by the church. There will also be a church-wide
chili fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, call the
church, 770-487-4890.
Rolling
Hills seminar begins January 27
Rolling Hills Baptist
Church will present a seminar on "Mastering Your Money," presented
by Norm Goss of Walk Through The Bible Ministries, beginning Sunday, Jan.
27 and continuing each Sunday through March 3, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Third
Thursday group gets ready for 2002
The Third Thursday
group at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, for adults age 55
and older, or those in full-time retirement, are getting ready for a full
year's worth of activities and trips.
Religion
Briefs
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Opinion
A
response, and back to familiar territory
By DAVE HAMRICK
Editor-at-large
Just a couple more
words about my last two columns, and then it's on to something else.
50
feet and 15 minutes . . .
By
BILLY MURPHEY
Laugh Lines
(Note: I am on a
plane, so this column is completely written on my palm/phone, proving
once again that I am a complete and utter nerd, but at least I won't
get any e-mail complaints from the Amish.)
Local
governments skirt state law with creative uses of impact fees
By SAM
STALEY, Ph.D.
Georgia Public Policy Foundation
The
city of Atlanta's impact fee ordinance is a prime example of why ideas
that are good in theory often crumble when faced with the treacherous
seas of politics and the real world.
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
Closed
tax talks: Why the secrecy with our money?
Fayette County,
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and Tyrone have no money. It is our money.
We, the citizens of these towns and of this county, pay our taxes.
Cheers
for secrecy lawsuit
I applaud your efforts!
Taxpayers
foot buffalo bills
I read the
Citizen on Wednesday and Friday and especially enjoy the many letters
to the editor, though I have never written one of my own. Well, this was
just too good to pass up, so I thought I would forward it along to all
of my Fayette County neighbors.
PTC
needs neighbor governments to help plan
Congratulations
go to all Peachtree City dreamers who worked on the Livable Centers
Initiative (LCI) project!
Mayor
who ran on ethics needs to be investigated
I read with great
interest and dismay the article regarding Mayor Steve Brown's City Council
meeting Jan. 10. Mr. Brown made his name known by constantly haranguing
the previous mayor and city council, etc. in this newspaper. Indeed
one of his letters resulted in a libel suit against him and The Citizen.
He was always screaming about ethics in the city government and never
failed to point out anything that he deemed unethical. In fact he deemed
almost everything accomplished as unethical.
Critics
don't have decency to allow Brown a honeymoon
Well, Steve Brown
has been mayor of Peachtree City for only a few weeks, yet his detractors
won't give him the decency of allowing him a "honeymoon period"
to establish his agenda and priorities.
In
a recession, city shouldn't mess with business environment
I think that a lot
of folks are going to start seeing the real Steve Brown with each meeting
he runs. I can say with utter confidence after attending the special
called City Council meeting on the development moratorium two weeks
ago that our new mayor has trouble telling the truth. There is simply
no other way to describe his behavior that night or in his writings
before being elected.
Criticizing
religious beliefs not way to win converts
I second Ms. Judy
White on the good note that you are presenting many different views
on subjects. I do not agree, however, with her view on Islam.
Trying
reading Bible with eyes of a Muslim believer
After reading ancient
stories in the Quran, Mr. [Bill] Bryant claims that Islam is not a religion
of peace [Letters, Jan. 16]. The inference is that Christianity is.
Several ancient stories in the Bible might leave a person with a different
opinion.
Some
truth-telling needed about MLK Jr.
While few would
deny the impact Martin Luther King Jr. had on society, it would be refreshing
if someone (anyone!) would be truthful about him.
Arm
trained pilots to deter would-be hijackers
I am a 23-year captain
with a major airline. I am writing in support of a volunteer program
to arm specially trained and qualified pilots with firearms to protect
the flight deck as a last line of defense. I submit the following thoughts
for consideration:
There
really are some good restaurants here in Fayette
We agree completely
with the review by F.C. Foodie regarding the new dining choices coming
to the Avenue in Peachtree City.
Thanks
to everyone who recycled Christmas trees
I would like to
thank everyone who participated in this year's Keep Fayette Beautiful
Christmas tree recycling event. With the support of our local sponsors
Home Depot, The Kroger Company, White Meadows Tree Service and Dumpster
Company, Environmental Partners, The Fayette Citizen, The Fayette Neighbor,
WXIA Television and The Georgia Forestry Commission our Christmas tree
recycling was successful.
Hug
those unsung heroes who care for your souls
In light of the
events from Sept. 11, 2001, we have so many "new-found heroes."
These are men and women who have always been heroes; we just never realized
how much.
All
veterans of foreign wars should get free auto tags
I applaud the efforts
to give retired Georgia military veterans state license plates for their
cars free of charge and would enjoy seeing all Georgia veterans be included,
especially veterans of foreign wars.
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