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Shorter
summers ahead?
Two proposed "balanced"
calendars for Fayette County schools' 2003-04 school year are now "on
the table."
Homeless
local arts groups soon to have a place to call their own
Arts organizations
in Fayette County will soon have a home to call their own, thanks to
the efforts of many local supporters of the arts.
Funding
being sought for 3 new 'road rage' deputies
Three new sheriff's
deputies would patrol Fayette's roads and streets looking for aggressive
driving violations under a proposal on Thursday's County Commission
agenda.
PTC
mayor cuts off public comment during meeting
Peachtree City Mayor
Steve Brown cut short public comment during a discussion at Thursday
night's City Council meeting of his request to convene a series of workshops
to investigate the creation of a sports and entertainment authority.
Lawyers
planning round 2 in open meetings suit
Lawyers
for The Citizen Newspapers and Fayette County's governments are comparing
calendars with Judge John Langford this week hoping to set a date for
a final hearing in the newspapers' open meetings lawsuit.
Council
shelves discussion on workshops for sports and entertainment authority
until April
Peachtree
City Mayor Steve Brown's wish to study the creation of a sports and
entertainment authority has been sidetracked until Apri
Pro
shop was part of deal for director
Proving
how "unique" the business model is for the Peachtree City
Tennis Center, its pro shop is not operated by the city or even the
Development Authority, which oversees the center's operations.
Neighbors'
rural way of life coming to an end?
Years
of living in pastoral serenity may be coming to a close for two residents
of north Peachtree City whose estate homes are in the path of progress.
Higher
tower may solve radio interference
Plans
are in place to put a stop to rap radio signals bombarding the Swanson
Road area of Fayette County, said Fred Oliver, assistant Fayette schools
superintendent and a resident of the area.
Marijuana
seized in illegal search; appeals court overturns verdict
The
Georgia Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction of a man who
was arrested by a Fayette County deputy for possession of marijuana
after a traffic stop for an expired tag.
New
Fayetteville park now open
A
taste of the country is now available to the public just a mile from
downtown Fayetteville.
'Bo'
Ingram dead at 81
One
of Fayette County's most prominent figures during the past 50 years
has died.
New
high school to be named Whitewater
Fayette's
fifth high school will be named Whitewater High.
Peachtree
City Fire Department honors its own
With
echoes of their favorite subject ringing in their ears "How
Things Used To Be" Peachtree City firefighters, paramedics
and Fire Department office staff honored their own recently.
Beckett
says hi from new post in Riverdale
Billy
Beckett says hi, and he's doing fine.
Cannon:
Dunn's a liar
Calling
Fayette County Commission Chairman Greg Dunn a "liar," Tyrone
Councilman Ronnie Cannon said the town isn't getting a fair shake from
the county.
Model
UN team wins highest honors
The
United States' future generation of ambassadors and country leaders
might be members of Sandy Creek High School's Model United Nations Team.
Famous
toy inventor talks to students about importance of perseverance
The
inventor of one of the most famous toys in the world delivered a life
lesson to students at North Fayette Elementary School.
Fayette
teacher recruitment takes on a new look
The
Fayette County School System rolls out a new marketing tool as it gears
up to recruit teachers for the 2002-2003 academic year.
Famous
airmen advise Sandy Creek students
"Stay
in school" and "listen to your instructor" were the key
messages four former Tuskegee Airmen delivered to students at Sandy
Creek High School.
Select
chorus alumni sought for anniversary performance
As the Fayette County
High School select chorus prepares to mark its 25th year
of bringing entertainment to the community, the group is looking for
alumni to participate in a special anniversary celebration.
Local
student to spread word about literacy
Fayette County student
Martha Manzo was recently named Advanced English Language Program Literacy
Ambassador for Georgia at the ninth annual EAGLE (Exceptional Adult
Georgians in Literacy Education) awards banquet in Atlanta.
Fayette
community pulls together to help a teacher and a friend
A tragic situation
at one elementary school has united students, parents and faculty in
an effort to help a friend who has suffered a great loss.
History
teacher honored by DAR
The Augustin Clayton
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented its Outstanding
American History Teacher Award for 2002 to Philip Jay Taylor of Fayette
County High School recently.
Senate
candidate Irvin to address local GOP
U.S. Senate candidate
Bob Irvin will address Fayette Republicans at their monthly First Saturday
breakfast meeting Saturday.
Legion
names oratorical winners
An oratorical contest
conducted by the local American Legion Post 105 produced three winners.
Pop
art changes look of Rising Starr Middle
Everyday
people at Rising Starr Middle School have taken on a whole new look,
Andy Warhol style.
Clayton
State welcomes potential honors students
Clayton
Colege & State University's recruitment office and Honors Student
Association are uniting to host an invitation-only honors program and
reception for local students.
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