Friday, February 15, 2002

News

EPD: 'We blew it'

A comedy of errors combined to allow an unknown amount of deicing fluid from Hartsfield International Airport to infiltrate Fayette County's water supply, officials said in a special hearing Friday.

Cox: Still some concerns over handling of spill

After sponsoring a hearing Friday to air concerns over a Jan. 3 deicing spill at Hartsfield International Airport, state Rep. Kathy Cox still has concerns.

Fairburn population will double overnight

With the development currently underway, Fairburn's population could double.

Fairburn declines to openly support SPLOST

In a rare show of dissension in the ranks, the Fairburn City Council decided Monday night not to support the Fulton County Board of Education's sales tax proposal.

James' breast-feeding bill passes Legislature

Mothers who breast-feed their babies are breathing a sigh of relief because of a bill that state Sen. Donzella James introduced.

Chamber moving forward with independence

The transition back to an independent Chamber of Commerce is going along nicely, according to South Fulton Chamber director John Boothby.

Correction

In the Friday, Feb. 8 edition of The Citizen, it was incorrectly stated that the Stoney Gap Bluegrass Band was recently inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

ARC, GRTA seeking closer relationship

At an historic meeting of metropolitan Atlanta's key regional planning and transportation agencies ­ the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority forged a set of principles on how they will work together more closely in the future on issues critical to the region.

Sports

Season ends for some local teams in region tournament

The high school baslketball playoffs have begun. If you win two games, you head to the state tournament. Lose and you go home. Many of your local teams are ready to start the spring athletic season but several teams are still alive, as of the time of publication.

Local roller hockey team at top of standings

If you are a fan of roller hockey, you may want to go to The Cooler in Alpharetta one Saturday night.

Soccer season starts with jamborees this weekend

The winter high school athletic season is drawing to a close, but the spring sports are right around the corner.

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