News
Father
of 3 killed in crash as he waited for traffic light
Two brothers remain
in the Fayette County jail after a magistrate denied them bail on multiple
felony charges during a hearing Tuesday.
BOE
eyes school calendar decision
The Fayette County
Board of Education will likely decide on the 2003-04 school calendar
next week.
Fayette
says, No thanks, to federal funds for 3 deputies
After agreeing they
didn't like the strings attached, the Fayette County Commission voted
unanimously to turn down an estimated $286,000 state grant that would
put three traffic deputies on the road to patrol for aggressive driving
violations and impaired motorists.
Tax
talks should have been open, Citizen argues
An attorney for
The Citizen argues that the mediation of the tax equity dispute between
Fayette County and its three largest cities' governing bodies should
not have been conducted in secret.
Deputies
collar suspect in four S.
Fayette burglaries
A
Stone Mountain man suspected of burglarizing four homes in south Fayette
County last week has been arrested by the Fayette County Sheriff's Department.
Littlefield
not running again
Fayette
school board chairman Mickey Littlefield will not be seeking a second
term, he said recently.
Pump
station, water lines for new Ellis Rd. tank could be paid for with refinancing,
$2 million
Refinancing
Fayette County's current debt for its water system could save $1.6 million,
freeing up funds for several important projects.
Fayetteville
traffic signals adjusted next week
Some slight traffic
disruptions in Fayetteville next week should lead to improved traffic
flow in the long run.
Caution
urged before buying dogs to avoid dangerous circumstances
The
way Bill Newman sees it, just about anything can make a dog snap.
PTC
Council meeting cancelled for break
The
regular meeting of the Peachtree City Council for Thursday, April 4,
has been cancelled.
PTC
council chips in $15,000 for college classrooms at tennis center
For what everyone
hailed as good news for Peachtree City, a plan to have college courses
taught at the city's tennis center was carefully scrutinized.
Fayette
students in geography competition
Six Fayette County
students are set to compete later this week for a spot in the National
Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C.
Youth
Protection Homes sponsor Power Parade
"United
We Walk In Power" is the 2002 slogan for the 13th annual Fayette
Youth Protection Homes Power Parade. The week of April 1519 will
find all elementary school children taking home envelopes to collect
donations to benefit the Friday and Johnson homes for abused and neglected
children.
New
program promotes student entrepreneurship
The
entrepreneurial spirit is soaring high at Kedron Elementary.
Collins
to address Fayette GOP
The Fayette County
Republican Party will be holding its monthly breakfast Saturday, April
6, at the International House of Pancakes Restaurant in Fayetteville,
beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Hoffman
named CCSU provost/VP
Clayton
State President Dr. Thomas K. Harden recently introduced Dr. Sharon
E. Hoffman as the University's first provost/vice president for academic
affairs. The appointment is contingent on approval by the Board of Regents
of the University System of Georgia.
Police
Blotter
Local
students win scholarships
Three
local students have earned scholarship money and been recognized as
some of the highest achievers among black high school students in the
class of 2002.
Three
Fayette violinists make All-State orchestra
After
being in existence for just over one year, the chamber orchestra program
at Fayette County High School has generated its first award-winning
musicians.
Fayette
educator receives national recognition
For
multiple years in a row, a Fayette teacher has received recognition
for outstanding performance in reading education.
Students
raise money for habitat
Students at Huddleston
Elementary School love their animals and it shows.
CCSU
names 'Who's Who'
The Office of Student
Life, along with Clayton College & State University, last week announced
those Clayton State students who have been selected for the Who's Who
Among Students In American Universities and Colleges program for the
current academic year.
Local
counties eligible for USDA emergency farm loans
Agriculture Secretary
Ann M. Veneman recently named 69 counties in Georgia, including Fayette,
as eligible for USDA emergency farm loans due to losses caused by drought
that occurred last year.
Prime Timers
- Much
activity at senior center
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- The day I chose
to drop by the Friendship Center of Fayette Senior Services was a busy
one. I had mentioned to FSS Director Andy Carden that I would like to
do a story on the center. He gave me an open invitation to stop by any
time.
About
Fayette Senior Services
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Fayette
Senior Services has provided services to Fayette County citizens for
more than 20 years. There are many services that fall under the umbrella
of the agency.
A
visit to the Friendship Center
Walter
Hester, 91, left a game of dominos to drop by the craft area for help
in getting his "Hawaii" hat fixed. He made the hat in one
of the craft periods and plans to wear it someday while taking hula
lessons when he visits his favorite state, Hawaii.
Thompson
retires from neighborhood organization
Joan
Thompson has earned her moniker, "Ms. Peachtree City." As
the area representative for the New Neighbors League, she has personally
greeted 5,419 new families who moved into Peachtree City over the
past 19 years.
Alzheimer's
group to meet April 25
A local Alzheimer's
support group has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m.
at Ashley Glen Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care in Peachtree City.
Home & Garden
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Atlanta
Home Show back for spring
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The
Atlanta Home Show is back this month, scheduled for April 18-21
at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Natural
gas use projected to climb 50 percent over next 20 years
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Natural
gas usage has grown by 35 percent over the last ten years and is
projected to jump by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to
the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Much of this growth
is attributed to natural gas' energy efficiency and value, enhancement
of home resale value and environmental cleanliness.
Backyard
Assn. to meet
Natural
meadows are filled with native flowers, grasses, and broadleaf plants.
Butterfly and insect species flourish in healthy meadows of the
southeast. Teresa Mullins, horticulturist and Master Gardener, will
teach gardeners how to bring the beauty of a meadow into a cultivated
setting, using wildflowers suited for southern gardens. In celebration
of Earth Day, Backyard participants will take home plants to add
to their gardens that are beneficial to the environment.
High-tech
kitchen featured at Home Show
Atlanta
Home Show's High Tech Kitchen features everything you need to make
life in the kitchen more interesting, more convenient and more fun.
The Atlanta Home Show displays the latest in kitchen technology
from April 18-21 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Oxendine
offers tips for severe weather
awareness
Insurance
Commissioner John W. Oxendine wants to remind homeowners of some
important insurance tips to protect their property from tornadoes,
flooding and other severe weather. Now is also a good time to review
your insurance coverage, he added.
'Zero
Energy' house at Home Show
A
Zero Energy House may look like any other house on the block, but
in reality it is very different. It combines geothermal heat, an
energy craft sealing system to reduce air infiltration, whole house
ventilation, solar generated hot water and electricity, and high-energy
efficient lighting and appliances. The result is that the Zero Energy
House provides a healthy living environment and lower utility bills.
Atlanta builder, Julius Poston of Certified Living, and Captain
Planet Foundation are uilding a house for the public to experience
at the Spring Atlanta Home Show, April 18-21 at the Georgia World
Congress Center.
Home
fashion reflects patriotic trend
A
rejuvenated sense of patriotism is sweeping the nation. Since Sept.
11 Americans all over the country are rediscovering a passion and
zeal for the ideals that helped build our nation.
Transform
your yard with new retaining walls
Whether
you're landscaping your new home or searching for a way to spruce
up an older property, retaining walls can rejuvenate your yard while
increasing your home's value.
Set
the stage for romantic wedding parties at home
Romance
is back in style.
- Business
Fayette
County
now has its own real estate and appraisal school
The
Gaddy School, located in the Publix shopping center on Ga. Highway 54
in Peachtree City, began offering pre-licensing real estate courses
for salespeople and pre-classification real estate courses Monday.
Party
City turns 10
Party City of Atlanta,
Inc. celebrated its 10th anniversary as the popular "discount party
superstore."
Small
Business Showcase is slated for April 16
Over
50 local small businesses have signed up to participate in the Fayette
County Chamber of Commerce sixth annual Small Business Showcase.
Sports
Soccer
teams pick up wins before break
The local
soccer teams are off this week for spring break, but they entered the
break strong. McIntosh's boys and girls played in tournaments against
some of the top competition in the Southeast and the nation and emerged
trimuphant, while other local teams tried to enter the break on a strong
note.
Flash
finish well at meet
The
PTC Flash Track team traveled to Paulding High School this past Saturday.
They competed against the Paulding and Troup County Youth Track Clubs.
This weekend the Flash will have a meet at the new Riley Field track
April 13. There is no admission charge and the public is welcome.
Tigers
and Panthers baseball teams win region games
Major
League Baseball opened their season on Monday, symbolizing a new year
and the start of spring. For fans players and coaches of high school
baseball, spring was already here as the teams began playing their
region schedules.
Southside
Cobras finish successful season
Several Fayette
County residents participated in Power Wheelchair Hockey, a division
of the Amercian Association of Adapted Sports Program (AAASP). John
Roarke, a Peachtree City resident, has over 35 years of hockey experience
and with the help of his son, Paul, coached the Southside Cobras to
a very successful and winning season.
Southside
Cobras finish successful season
The
McIntosh boys and girls tennis teams had two games last week before
heading to spring break. They defeated North Clayton and Fayette County
last week. The boys won both matches 5-0, while the girls won both
matches 4-1.
Karate
for Kids program launched in PTC
Recently the American
Taekwondo Association opened its newest location in Peachtree City,
on Ga. Hwy 74. Peachtree City Karate for Kids is one of many ATA schools
across the U.S. Taekwondo is an exciting and powerful martial art
known for its dynamic kicking and hand techniques. There are many
reasons for kids to become involved in the martial arts. The school
has developed a program based on traditional Taekwondo for kids called
Karate for Kids.
Weekend
Champions
on Ice brings magic of Olympics to Philips Arena
Figure skating
was all the rage at the 2002 Winter Olympics. From the controversy
in pairs figure skating to the top-notch competition in the women's
singles category, figure skating reclaimed a spot in the nation's
thoughts. Now, John Hancock Champions on Ice, the next best thing
to a first class trip to the Olympics, comes to Atlanta Monday, April
8.
Peachtree
Wind Ensemble Community Band has a full 2002 schedule
Spring is here
and that means it is time for outdoor concerts from the Peachtree
Wind Ensemble. The band will play Saturday at Aberdeen Village during
the Y-Knot Sports Bar's 5K Race.
Six
Flags celebrates 35 years with new roller coaster
Look! Up in the
sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a roller coaster?
Who
owns a tree?
By
SALLIES SATTERTHWAITE
sallies@juno.com
You can no more
own a tree than hold the deed to a river or engrave your name upon a
cloud.
Movies
Religion
Thank
God for mulligans
By JUDY
KILGORE
Religion Editor
jkilgore@thecitizennews.com
No, John Hatcher
hasn't dyed his hair and donned glasses. He asked for a week off and,
grateful for the wonderful work he does every week, we gave it to him.
He will be back next week with his wonderful, thought-provoking, insightful
columns.
Flat
Creek Baptist to host Family Circus Celebration
Flat
Creek Baptist Church will host a Family Circus Celebration featuring
Christian entertainer Mark Lippard Friday, April 12. The entertainment
will be preceded by a catered meal at 6:30 p.m.
Tyrone's
CDM will host Apostolic Prophetic Seminar
Christ Discipleship
Ministries (CDM) will host an Apostolic Prophetic Seminar at Beulah
Heights Bible College auditorium Saturday, April 6, from noon until
3 p.m. Apostle Carolyn Driver and Prophet Timothy Frazier will be the
guest speakers.
Fayetteville
United Pentecostal church plans anniversary celebration April 26
Members of Fayetteville
United Pentecostal Church will celebrate their sixth year anniversary
and dedicate their new church building April 26-28.
Flat
Creek Baptist preschool opens registration for 2003
Registration
for the 2002-2003 school year is now open at the Flat Creek Baptist
Weekday Preschool.
Religion
Briefs
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Opinion
Scanning
the news just after Passover....
[Editor's
note: The column below has appeared in The Citizen for the past five
years the week following Easter.]
'Kitty
pig' makes indelible impression
By AMY RILEY
Contributing Writer
Several weeks ago
my family had the privilege of entertaining Butterfinger, Mrs. Fairrel's
third grade class pet, for the weekend. Butterfinger is a long-haired
guinea pig and a magnificent animal.
Spamming
the globe: April fools
By
BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines
This spamming edition
is in honor of all the idiocy in the world, but especially noted in
April.
What
I think of sales tax holiday Bah, humbug!
By
CAROLYN CARY
ccary@thecitizennews.com
At the risk of offending
thrifty shoppers, I have to decry the recent sales tax holidays. If
there's one thing I've learned in this world, it's pay taxes now or
pay them later.
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
Westmoreland
sides with Cox on local bill
I usually don't
respond to editorials, but I needed to respond to this one.
Cox
position is not a new one
Cal, I'm surprised
at you. Everyone who follows Kathy Cox's politics knows that she has
always required not demanded that local governing bodies thoroughly
discuss and unanimously support legislation that they propose. This
isn't a new position for Kathy.
GRTA
buses: What's the harm?
Sallie Satterthwaite's
article about our commissioners' refusal to participate in funding bus
service in our county was right on target.
Hatcher
demonstrates his ecumenical love for all people
John Hatcher is
my friend but that is more important to me than the words I can write
about him.
It's
past time to just say no to higher local sales taxes
You don't know whether
to laugh or to cry. My inclination was to laugh, of course, when I read
in the AJC (March 27) that the Georgia House had voted 94-25 to permit
Fulton and DeKalb Counties to hold referendums for a 1 percent sales
tax increase to pay for sewer improvements. There's no denying the importance
of sewers that work right. It's a worthy cause.
Fayette
Senior Services is being unfairly criticized
I would like to
express my concern regarding the recent allegations of abuse of the
seniors at the Friendship Center and the supposed nonexistent services
as stated by past employees and past center attendees.
What
is our money being spent on?
Our seniors are
being treated unprofessionally by the management of Fayette Senior Services
(FSS) day program.
African-American
pleased with senior center
I'm an African-American
and I live with my daughter, and I'm 83 years old and I've been coming
to the Friendship Center for a year.
Allegations
can't be substantiated
I've been attending
the Fayette Seniors Center in Fayetteville since October 1999. I am
utterly shocked and appalled at the articles some have written for The
Citizen against the senior center. At this time I am unable to substantiate
any of these accusations to be true.
Forget
'balanced,' reinstate the 'traditional' calendar
What ever lies that
have gone half way around the world in the form of year-round school
with all its aliases (including the so-called "balanced" calendar),
it's time we looked firmly at truth and consequences and squared things
up for the best possible value in terms of long-term effects as the
goals most appropriate to meet the needs of public education.
Getting
back to basics basic cable feels good
I feel good. I recently
called AT&T Broadband and told them to reduce my cable service from
Expanded Basic ($42 per month) to Basic Cable ($12 per month). I did
it for two reasons.
Should
be way to deduct for continuing cable TV outages
Excerpt from letter
sent to Peachtree City authorities:
Parking
ticket turns into felony perjury conviction: The truth will come out
On Jan. 31, 2001,
Charles Toombs received several tickets from Deputy Hammond of the Fayette
County Marshall's office for improper parking. His vehicle was blocking
a lane of traffic, and he had previously been warned for such behavior.
How
soon the candidates forget campaign promises
I was amused to
read in The Citizen that Peachtree City councilmen Rapson and Weed assigned
a high priority to paving the Meade Field parking lot for one quarter
of a million dollars. (A case can be made that a crushed stone parking
lot is far more environmentally friendly than an impervious surface
that will serve to increase pollution in our watershed). As former Illinois
Senator Everett Dirkson once said, "A thousand here and a thousand
there and pretty soon you will have some serious money."
Wellman
never was an official mayor candidate
Fred Wellman's letter,
in response to my letter, was conspicuous by what it did not address.
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