Sunday, April 14, 2002

Fayetteville Police gain national accreditation

The Fayetteville Police Department has been granted national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Local GOP getting busy

William Coit, candidate for the new Congressional seat created with redistricting, spoke to a crowded room of Republicans and guests at the First Saturday Breakfast. Coit faces challenger Clay Cox for the 13th District seat.

Hung jury leads to mistrial in tractor theft ring case

A mistrial was declared Wednesday in the trial of a Griffin man accused of participating in a scheme to sell stolen farm equipment in Fayette County.

Chief Judge Miller will retire Dec. 31

Ben J. Miller, chief judge of the Griffin Judicial Circuit, has announced his plans to retire at the end of this year.

AME church plans youth festival and games April 20

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

Police Blotter

Subdivision could hurt airport, officials say

Worried that a subdivision planned just south of Falcon Field could stunt the airport's future growth, the Peachtree City Airport Authority wants to share its concerns with city officials.

Kill an American?
By DR. KNOX HERNDON
Pastor

This was sent to me by a longtime friends Linda and Don O'Conner. Don is the Computer Doctor in Rex who keeps my computer computing. Linda and Don spent full careers in defense of our freedoms, Don as a warrant officer and Linda as a Department of Defense employee. Here is what they sent me. It is worth reading and I thank them for sending it.

Reflecting on my own recent words
By MARY JANE HOLT
Contributing Writer

Sometimes I go back and read the last column I wrote before starting another one. But not often. Because I get intimidated.

 

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