Sunday, January 27, 2002

Cities study possible jail deal to resolve funding issue

It appears as if officials from Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville and Tyrone are close to an agreement on how the county will provide jail services for the municipalities.

Fire dept. gets high-tech help

Fayetteville has some new high-tech firefighting tools, thanks in part to a local legislator.

South water treatment plant back on after contamination scare last week

With the latest round of tests on Fayette County water showing no contaminants, officials have begun to draw water out of the Flint River again.

Joyride has consequences for underage driver in PTC

A 14-year-old girl out for a joy ride Monday faces serious charges after speeding away from a Peachtree City police officer at Harmony Village Apartments.

Authority officials agree to help with hotel-motel tax shortfall

Officials from Peachtree City's development and airport authoritieshave assured the City Council they are taking steps to trim their budgets in light of the downturn in the city's hospitality industry.

Police Blotter

"Happiness Starts on the Inside"
By Dr. David L. Chancey
Religion Columnist

There's a well-worn story about the man who showed up for a court hearing concerning a recent automobile accident. His leg was in a cast, there were bandages all over him and the exposed parts of his body were clearly bruised and scratched. He was banged up.

When God speaks
By DR. KNOX HERNDON
Pastor

I was watching the news Thursday morning as I drank my wake-up cup of Café Vienna, as I do every morning.

Much to learn about Alzheimer's
By MARY JANE HOLT
Contributing Writer

I attended the funeral recently of a dear old man who died after suffering for more than a decade from Alzheimer's disease.

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