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Wednesday, March 13, 2002

Will Fayette go for buses?

To bus or not to bus will be the question on the Fayette County commissioners' minds during their meeting Thursday night.

Permit is filed for 650-acre Lake Mac

The long-discussed Lake McIntosh project is now officially "in the works."

Vet assistant charged with injecting wife with pet drugs

A former veterinary assistant who used to work at Fayette Animal Hospital in Fayetteville has been arrested for administering pet medications to his wife at their north Fayette home, actions which investigators believe may have caused permanent physical damage.

Beware, drivers: Blue light special may lead to arrest

Some Fayette motorists are driving vehicles equipped with accessory lights that are in violation of Georgia law.

Fayette ballerina poses for a dance that's bigger than life

Imagine, if you will, a sculpture of a young ballerina in a pose reminiscent of a Degas painting.

Ted hits a home run with Fayette opening

Sporting a grin from ear to ear, Atlanta's most famous billionaire, Ted Turner, came to Peachtree City last week to open his latest business venture.

Wheat mulling commission run

This fall's election may feature a familiar face to many Fayette voters.

Anthony Carter to stand trial on multiple development violations

A Fayette man will stand trial Monday in Fayette County State Court for several violations of county development regulations, including three counts of ignoring stop work orders issued by county staff.

Tyrone leaders answer critics

A recent batch of criticism has left Tyrone's town leaders fighting mad.

PTC Council to talk budget, traffic at retreat this weekend

Naturally, Peachtree City's budget will be a major recurring topic at the annual City Council retreat scheduled for this weekend at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center.

Seabaugh: Use gas tax revenues for local road repairs

Fayette state Sen. Mitch Seabaugh, R-Sharpsburg, may get his wish to dedicate funds from Georgia's motor vehicle fuel sales tax revenues to fixing the state's roads.

Hartsfield, EPD enter consent agreement over deicing spill

Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division have executed a consent agreement to address the state's concerns resulting from the Jan. 3 release of aircraft deicing fluid into the Flint River.

New conference room gets 2nd green light

Fayette County commissioners will go forward with plans to re-configure their conference room.

PTC Council signs off on update to land use plan

Peachtree City's new update to its land use plan is now officially on the books.

PTC council restricts parking on Prime Point to one side of road

Parking on Prime Point in Peachtree City will now be restricted to one side of the road due to safety concerns at the recommendation of the city police department.

Collins hails passage of stimulus provisions

Fayette's U.S. representative, Mac Collins, is claiming victory in the Senate's passage last week of the Worker Assistance and Job Creation Act (HR 3090) to help those laid off in the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.

Candidate offers answer to Enron

Republican congressional candidate William Coit says he has an answer to the Enron scandal.

Collins: Campaign finance reform is a shell game

Citing a lack of real soft money reform and political posturing, Fayette's congressman, Mac Collins, voted against the modified Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform Bill (HR 2356).

Want to be a Girl Scout leader?

Girl Scouts are looking for a few good leaders men or women.

Peer support program helps students cope

Following the unexpected deaths of two Fayette County High School students in December, the school is reaching out to help the student body cope with its losses by implementing weekly support groups through a special program.

Clayton State's tax help program is ready

The Clayton College & State University Accounting Club's annual program to help the public deal with one of the two certainties of life taxes has begun for 2002.

Special quilts honor America's heroes

Warmth and comfort are the feelings Rising Starr Middle School students hope their patriotic quilts will bring to New York City firefighters.

Scavenger hunt boosts black history knowledge

What do potato chips, ice cream and traffic signals have in common?

Alumni to raise money for Bent Tree cast and foundation

The Clayton State Alumni Association plans to raise $50,000 as part of the university's 2001/2002 annual fund drive to purchase the previously made cast of the "Bent Tree" and help support the university's missions and goals through the Clayton College & State University Foundation

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