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Wednesday, April 10, 2002

Fayette high schools fall from top 10

The good news is that Fayette County's schools made their customary strong showing in the latest annual statewide rankings released yesterday by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation.

BOE votes 3-2 for a 'balanced' calendar

The Fayette County Board of Education has decided on a compromise of sorts with the 2003-04 calendar, approving the third of three proposals at Monday afternoon's special called meeting.

Synchronized red lights arrive Mon.

Synchronize your watches er, traffic lights. And get ready for some delays next week at the busy intersections along two major highways in Fayetteville.

When the red lights came to Fayette County

If you can remember when there were no traffic lights in Fayette County, then you were here before 1967.

County wants survey for recreation needs

Within the next year, Fayette County should have a better idea of its future recreational needs.

Dunn to run again

Fayette County Commission chairman Greg Dunn says he has decided to seek re-election this year.

Three Fayette Schools Headed for National Science Competition

A near sweep of the Georgia Science Olympiad Meet lands three Fayette Schools an invitation to compete at the national level.

County commits to new transportation study

The future of Fayette's future transportation plans may be unveiled after a $140,000 study is completed.

Jury takes over in conspiracy trial over sale of stolen tractors here

A Griffin man accused of participating in a scheme to sell stolen farm equipment in Fayette County delivered the equipment here on numerous occasions, according to two key witnesses in the trial.

Help available for victims of sexual assault

Victims of sexual assault in Fayette County don't have to go through such a traumatic experience on their own.

Communications towers may be getting taller

County residents could soon see higher telecommunication towers to aid the county's 911 system.

Reminder: Outdoor burn ban begins in May

The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is reminding all residents that the annual outdoor burning ban begins May 1.

Drug sweeps at Fayette schools yield little so far

Special K-9 units trained to detect illegal drugs are being used by the Fayette County Sheriff's Department to search local schools.

Motorists urged to slow down in DOT work zones

This week has been proclaimed Work Zone Safety Awareness Week in Georgia by Gov. Roy Barnes.

Health affects from de-icing spill topic of community forum

A community public forum on the health affects from the spill of de-icing fluids into the Flint River will be presented Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library.

Spring festival planned for April 20

The AME South Atlanta District Young People's Department (YPD) will holds its annual 2002 Spring Festival Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Willie Lynch Park in Newnan.

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