The Fayette Citizen-News Page

Wednesday, February 2, 2002

Lines drawn in PTC Tennis Center dispute

If Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown has his way, the city's amphitheater and tennis center could have big changes coming.

Pay suit filed by Rapson

Kristi Rapson, the former director of the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, has filed a suit against her former employer alleging unequal pay on the basis of her gender.

EPD: airport deicing spill was 30,000 more gallons

Hartsfield Airport could be in hot water over an early January spill of deicing agents that found their way into Fayette and two other counties' water supplies.

Johnny Appleseed lives on

History can be vague to a first grader, or for that matter to anyone who struggles to understand events of another era.

You can plant history in your back yard

Johnny Appleseed's story is but one of many tantalizing accounts of our horticultural heritage.

Cox: Regional authority should oversee Hartsfield

State Rep. Kathy Cox of Peachtree City wants answers to why Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport allowed pollution to flow into Fayette's water supply Jan. 3.

Attorney general takes judge's side in Citizen's suit

Attorneys from the office of Thurbert Baker, Georgia's attorney general, will defend Judge Stephen Boswell in The Citizen's lawsuit seeking an end to secret tax mediation talks in Fayette County.

Senate candidate Chambliss woos local Republicans

U.S. Rep. Saxby Chambliss proved to be a huge draw for the Fayette County Republican Party's First Saturday breakfast this past weekend.

Fayette's new legislators visit GOP

Fayette County residents Saturday had their first official opportunity to meet two of the new officials who will be representing the county with the advent of the newly redrawn district lines.

Fayette deputies collar counterfeiting suspect

Quick action by several Fayette deputies last week led to the arrest of a Jonesboro man for passing a possible counterfeit $100 bill.

No more shared driveways if new rules get OK

Another bastion of country living driveways and private roads shared by several neighbors may become an endangered species in Fayette County.

Three teachers are finalists for top honors

The prize patrol surprised three unsuspecting teachers with some big news.

Braelinn to become first certified positive label school in U.S.

Starting immediately, only positive labels are allowed at Braelinn Elementary School.

A hero is honored at Whitewater Middle

There is no age minimum when it comes to being a hero.

Fayette youth to compete in national dog show

James Allen of Fayetteville will travel to New York City next week to compete in the 126th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

100 days and counting: Fayette students celebrate important date

Fayette Students have just passed an important milestone, the 100th day of school.

Samaritans set 10-year open house

It was just 10 years ago that several churches in Fayette County saw the need for an organization to assist those county citizens in need of food, clothing or an electric bill paid.

Lodge sets pancake breakfast to aid member

In order to assist one of its members with medical bills, the Fayetteville Masonic Lodge 711, F&AM, will have a pancake breakfast Saturday, Feb. 9.

Local youth still being recognized for letter to president

A Fayette student continues to receive recognition for his letter to President George W. Bush following the Sept. 11 attacks.

NAACP to hear from candidate for Congress

State Sen. Donzella James of College Park will address the Fayette County NAACP's monthly meeting Saturday.

Brooks swears in new councilman

An 11-year resident of the town of Brooks was sworn in as its newest councilman, Lewis B. Harper.

Essay contest open to sixth grade students

For the third year, the Georgia Municipal Association is asking Georgia's sixth grade students what they would do if they were mayors.

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