The Fayette Citizen-News Page

Wednesday, January 30, 2002

Longer school year ahead?

That proposed school calendar you may have seen along with your child's report card or on a table at a PTO meeting is not a done deal, Fayette County Board of Education members want you to know.

County: 'Water is safe to drink'

Some local residents' reluctance to drink Fayette County water due to a sweet smell may actually be contributing to continuation of the smell.

Deputy: 'Watson stalked my family'

Until weeks ago there hadn't been enough evidence to arrest Jim Watson for the five-year-old murder of his wife Beverley.

Local judges bow out of Citizen Open Meetings suit as secret tax talks continue

All of Fayette's Superior Court judges have now disqualified themselves to hear The Citizen's lawsuit against Fayette County and its three largest cities, and a visiting judge has been appointed.

Watson granted $100,000 bond; trial could start in June

If he can make a $100,000 bond, Jim Watson could go free while awaiting trial for murdering his wife over five years ago.

Dunn: Fayette not interested in GRTA bus plan

The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority wants to run buses up and down two Fayette County thoroughfares, and is willing to pay for them.

PTC development moratorium gets first legal challenge

It took just over two weeks for Peachtree City to draw a legal challenge to its 90-day land development moratorium.

Viability of town center tops Tyrone concerns

As Tyrone continues to grow, the town leaders want to make sure the historical heart of the town keeps beating.

Flight instructor gets 30 days jail for buzzing fairground

The flight instructor in charge of a plane that "buzzed" the Kiwanis Fair in Fayette County in September has pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful flight of an aircraft.

Fayette County High Yearbook wins highest honor

Fayette students have once again reached the pinnacle of achievement in an endeavor.

Bird count shows decline in numbers here

The best thing about the recent National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count in the Peachtree City circle was the weather.

Chamber speaker: bin Laden repeated historical mistake

Terrorist Osama bin Laden made the biggest mistake against Americans since 1941, according to a specialist in terrorism who spoke here Saturday.

Fayette science teacher gets district honor

The Georgia Science Teachers Association has selected Karen Mizell of Flat Rock Middle School as the 2002 Middle School Science Teacher of the Year for its 5th District.

Town of Brooks fetes retiring councilwoman

Retiring Brooks Councilwoman Caroline Smith was treated to a reception at the City Council's last meeting.

Sen. Mike Crotts, Rep. Saxby Chambliss to address Fayette GOP

The Fayette County Republican Party will host its February First Saturday Breakfast this Saturday at IHOP in Fayetteville, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Catholic school sets open house

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School will have an open house for prospective new students for the 2002-03 school year Saturday, Feb. 2, from 3-5 p.m.

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