News
Probe
shows no abuse in murder suspects' arrest
A Fayette County
sheriff's deputy used appropriate, but not excessive, physical force
to arrest an armed robbery suspect after a high-speed chase through
Fayetteville last month, officials said Tuesday.
Burning
debris injures Chick-fil-A exec Cathy
Fayette County resident
Dan Cathy, president of Chick-fil-A and eldest son of the restaurant
chain's famous founder, Truett Cathy, was injured Monday evening while
tending to burning debris on vacant land in south Fayette County. The
burn injury occurred during "a brush-clearing accident ... about
7 p.m." Monday, a company news release said.
Expert:
De-icing spill not at harmful level in Fayette
Deicing chemicals
from Hartsfield International Airport that contaminated Fayette County's
drinking water in January likely didn't reach levels that would significantly
harm local residents, according to an expert from Emory University.
After
a generation, Goza family welcomes long-lost daughter
The mystery
for 53 members of the Goza family in Fayette County and the surrounding
Atlanta area has been solved. For Tracy Tulumello, a 15-year search has
ended. And Brenda Kernan finally found the piece of herself she had been
missing for over 38 years.
Dredging
of Lake Peachtree still on hold while equipment staging area is sought
Fayette
County water officials can't shore up plans to dredge Lake Peachtree
without direction from Peachtree City representatives as to where they
can stage dredging equipment.
Commission
nixes smaller lots
The
Fayette County Commission sent a strong message Thuesday to developers
of smaller lots.
Paving
issue proves perplexing
To
pave Quarters Road or not that is the question confronting the Fayette
County Commission.
Police
Blotter
Air
show security funds on line at PTC Council meeting
City
funding for extra police and fire protection during the Great Georgia
Air Show (formerly Wings Over Dixie) will be considered again at Thursday's
Peachtree City Council meeting.
Upson,
Pike counties join Fayette and Coweta in new 28th district
Geographically,
state Sen. Mitch Seabaugh's 28th District grew significantly thanks
to the new and approved redistricting map for Georgia.
Tyrone
considers development moratorium
Tyrone's
leaders are expected to call for a moratorium on its newest zoning category
tonight.
Traffic
signal work continues in Fayetteville
Fayetteville
is continuing to fine-tune its new traffic signal interconnection, so
some delays could be in store for commuters this week.
Fayette
GOP meets Saturday
The Fayette County
Republican Party will convene this weekend for its monthly First Saturday
breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the International House of Pancakes in Fayetteville.
Hakes
to speak at CCSU commencement
Dr. Jay E. Hakes,
director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta,
will be the main speaker at Clayton State's 32nd Annual Commencement
this Saturday.
Collins
sponsors Academy Awareness Night
High school students,
specifically juniors, interested in U.S. service academies are invited
to attend a special Academy Awareness Night sponsored by Rep. Mac Collins
tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Fayette County Library on Stonewall Ave. in
Fayetteville. Representatives from each of the academies as well as
Collins' office will be on hand to discuss the application process and
answer questions from students and parents.
Hung
honored by UGA for research
Dr. Yen-Cong Hung
of Peachtree City was awarded the Creative Research Medal by the University
of Georgia at the 23rd Annual Research Awards Banquet April 3 at the
Athens Classic Center.
Fayette
teacher selected for Fulbright program
Choral
performances at Starr's Mill High School are going to be flanked with
Asian influences next year. Dan Lane, the school's choral director and
fine arts department chairman, has been selected to participate in the
Fulbright Memorial Fund (FMF) program that will send a delegation of
teachers from the United States to Japan to study Japanese culture and
schools from June 16-July 5.
A
Day of Celebration Bridges Community and School
Bringing
school and community together is the goal of North Fayette Elementary's
first Community Day celebration..
Students
Showcased Their Speaking Talents at County Festival
Some
of the county's best poetry reciters participated in the eighth annual
Fayette County Recitation Festival recently at the LaFayette Educational
Center.
Roberts
makes Eagle Scout
Matthew B. Roberts
of Peachtree City, a member of Boy Scout Troop 181, recently was awarded
the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran
Church.
Smog
season starts May 1
The Clean Air Campaign
reminds residents that hot summer months bring risk of poor air quality.
Emergency
loans for farmers announced
Twenty-five counties
in Georgia are eligible for USDA emergency (EM) farm loans due to losses
caused by drought that began January 1, 2001, announced Farm Service
Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director Mary Parker.
Home & Garden
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Talkin'
trash
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Ever
experience pangs of guilt as you pinch empty aluminum cans or
toss yesterday's newspapers into the trash? Perhaps you want to
do the right thing to preserve our planet but just don't know
where to take recyclables or who takes what. Help is now at hand
by means of your computer.
Potential
water bans mean gardeners need to be smart about watering
- With water
bans in effect in several states last year and another dry year
being predicted, gardeners need to be smart about watering. When
it comes to watering, how you do it can be more important than if
you do it. In fact, improper watering can do more harm than good,
and there are many things gardeners can do to avoid having to water
at all. Here are five tips from Kathy LaLiBerte, a gardening expert
from Gardener's Supply of Burlington, Vt., that will allow gardeners
to have an abundant harvest, beautiful flowers and green lawn even
if rain is scarce.
As
the sun rises higher in the sky and the earth begins to warm, it's
not only animals that come out of hibernation. When warm spring weather
finally arrives, it's all about being outdoors.
Checking
gutter in spring prevents summertime problems
Gutter
maintenance is something homeowner's tend to think about only
after a problem occurs. They may soon discover that poorly functioning
rain gutters can cause many problems, including foundation erosion,
basement leaks and rotten fascia boards.
Gardens
made simple with new annuals
Just
in time for spring, Ball Horticultural is introducing nationwide
the most beautiful, consumer-friendly line of flowering plants
ever offered in garden centers
Cheer
up any room with glass block windows
Nothing
can cheer up a room and add visual appeal more than the shine
and sparkle of natural sunlight streaming through a glass block
window. In fact, according to Pittsburgh Corning, windows have
become the most popular application of glass block today.
Recent
wood innovation ideal for gardens
Wood
is a natural in garden construction, but what type of wood is
best for your garden?
National
contest awards $100,000 to all-American lawn
For
some it's a path to relaxation. For others it's a form of exercise.
For many it's part of the weekly "to-do" list. For one
lucky household, it will mean $10,000. The activity: lawn care.
Plumbing
101: Quick tips to keep your plumbing in top shape
Although
you may not feel qualified to take on major plumbing installations
or repairs around the house, there are many small things that
you can easily do to repair, clean or maintain your plumbing.
Insect
and disease problems of trees
Insects
and diseases can threaten tree health. With careful examination
of the problem, identifying the specific symptoms of damage and
understanding their causes, you may be able to diagnose the problem
and select an appropriate treatment.
Are
you a hazardous waste case?
Earth
Day is your annual reminder to think globally and act locally
right in your own home. Not many of us think of ourselves as polluters.
But did you know that some household products are hazardous to
the environment?
Learn
from last year's lawn care mistakes
You
thought you did everything right last year. You fertilized, you
watered, and you mowed. So why didn't your lawn turn out the way
you had hoped?
Top
10 lawns offer fertile travel opportunities
A
stroll through America's top 10 lawns will take you to Spanish
orchards, opulent estates, tropical streams and Japanese gardens.
Whether you are looking for sites to see during a cross-country
road trip or planning a one-day adventure not too far from your
backyard, these lush lawns are must-see destinations across the
United States.
Prime Timers
- Always
on the move
-
-
Don
Ethier walks quietly thought life and is known for being a gentle
person. However, the path he leaves in his wake is large.
Southland
Quartet concert May 18
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"I
want a girl, just like the girl, that married dear old Dad."
Memorial
Day festivities in Fayetteville
The
public is invited to bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets and participate
in a patriotic salute to American veterans May 25 at the Stonewall
Village complex in Fayetteville, sponsored by Main Street Fayetteville.
The
effects of noise exposure
Noise-induced
sensorineural hearing loss (NIHL) is an accepted and widely used
diagnosis. However, noise-induced vestibular pathology is not. While
a number of investigations have studied vestibular disturbances
as the result of noise exposure, noise exposure as a causal factor
leading to vestibular dysfunction is considered controversial.
Does
your life insurance pay off only if you're 'totaled out'?
Would you want
auto insurance that pays for losses only if your car is totally demolished?
Probably not. We want auto insurance that covers virtually all possible
losses minor fender-benders, broken glass, theft, liability for injury
to others, all the way to total demolition, or, as they say, "totaled
out."
Helpful
hints and innovative tools make gardening easier for seniors
Gardening
can enrich life in many ways, physically, mentally and spiritually.
But it can also be hard work, especially as you get older.
- Business
-
- EMC
now providing a "green" option
In
conjunction with Earth Day last Tuesday, 16 Georgia electric cooperatives
opened enrollment for the state's first clean energy program with
electricity generated by Green Power EMC.
Library
helping residents with investment questions
Starting
May 7, the Peachtree City Library will host three classes on consecutive
Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. which will show the average investor how
to use materials found in the library.
Sports
Lady
Chiefs and Panthers repeat as region champs
This year's region
4-AAAAA soccer champions are the same as last year's region 4-AAAAA
soccer champions. The only difference was in how they got there.
Fayette
baseball teams enter postseason play
Fayette
County's high school baseball teams are representing themselves well
in their respective regions. Fayette County, McIntosh and Starr's
Mill have all qualified for the region 4-AAAAA tournament, while Sandy
Creek is currently in third place in region 4-AAAA.
McIntosh
tennis teams claim region titles
The
McIntosh boys and girls tennis teams won region championships last
week. The Lady Chiefs defeated Newnan, Evans and Starr's Mill on their
way to the title, while the boys defeated Lovejoy, Stockbridge and
Evans.
PTC
Flash sends team members to state meet
The
PTC Flash track team qualified 31 athletes for the state championships
this coming weekend in Augusta. Last Friday and Saturday they went
to their district meet and showed great strength in the relay events,
among others.
Weekend
Former
teen idol Cassidy comes to serenade PTC
People living
near the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater may hear hitch-pitched squeals
and screaming this Friday and Saturday night, as former teen idol
David Cassidy makes a tour stop in Peachtree City.
McIntosh
students present uplifting and up tempo "Godspell"
"Godspell"
has been a success both on and off Broadway. The musical is based
on the Gospel according to Matthew and features parables performed
by a cast that combines pantomime and clowning with music. McIntosh
High School's Fine Arts Department is performing the show Thursday
through Sunday and though they have adapted the setting and enlarged
the cast, the message is still the same.
Music
Midtown set to entertain for three straight days
Are
you a rock music fan or is rap your cup of tea? Perhaps you'd rather
listen to blues or bluegrass? Maybe jazz or latin music is what gets
your toes tapping.
Fayette
Ballet presents spring concert
Fayette
Ballet will present its spring concert at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic
High School Sunday at 3 p.m.
Movies
Religion
Words
to soothe an angry heart
By
JUDY KILGORE
Religion Editor
Okay. This is the
last time, I promise. John's column was "stolen" from me again
because it pertained to current happenings and I have once more been
chosen as stand-in. I was almost expecting it this week so I began searching
early in the day through the various newsletters and bulletins we receive
each week. Although I usually lean toward humor, something in one of
the bulletins really struck a chord in my heart and this week's writing
will be on a more somber note.
Youth
talent in the spotlight at Greater St. Peter AME Saturday
The
Second annual Youth Talent Show at Greater St. Peter A.M.E. Church at
River's Edge is scheduled for this Saturday, May 4, at 6 p.m. The event
is cosponsored by the church's Strong Mind and Body program and the
Clayton County Health Department's Tobacco Use Prevention program.
Whitewater's
'sermon in silence' is this Sunday
Members of Christ's
Church at Whitewater invite the community to worship with them this
Sunday, May 5, as they emphasize the theme of "Shatter the Silence"
in honor of Deaf Awareness Month. A majority of both worship services
at 9:30 and 11 a.m. will be done in silence.
First
Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City seeking leaders for small groups
ministry
Ten years ago, the
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City began its Small Groups Ministry
a ministry which works through small groups of people meeting weekly
to discuss common areas of concern or interest, build relationships,
and reach out to others growing in the Christian faith.
Religion
Briefs
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Opinion
You're
invited to Fayette's part in National Day of Prayer tomorrow
By CAL BEVERLY
Publisher
Here's an invitation:
Participate in praying for our nation during the next three days of
events in Fayetteville.
Gay
rights: The 'agenda' is fairness
By
JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@thecitizennews.com
During the past few weeks,
a culture clash has erupted on The Citizen's editorial pages.
Expand
your vision: March for Jesus
By
JOHN HATCHER
You can march for
Jesus Saturday, May 4, starting at 10 a.m. from the Fayette County High
School parking lot.
It's
a cartoon world out there
By
BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines
With the immense
popularity of "The Cartoon Network," it is obvious that people
today are interested in simple stories that make a simple point. The
Cartoon Network even has an offshoot network starting called "Boomerang,"
with the tag line, "It's all coming back to you." This network
will feature some of the lesser known, but equally loved cartoons from
our past, including the likes of "Atom Ant," "Johnny
Quest," and "Huckleberry Hound." We need such nonsense
in these complicated times.
LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR
Gays
not living in sin; they just learned to fly
Who are you people?
The
gay lifestyle is extremely hazardous to one's health
In addition to the
moral concerns, there are considerable health consequences associated
with the homosexual lifestyle.
Senior
center board of directors has continually studied seniors' needs
In response to Ms.
Fran Plunkett [Letters, April 10], "Who are we trying to serve
and what do they desire?"
After
Sept. 11, we should try not to return to 'normal'
The tragic events
on Sept. 11 will remain forever ingrained in our collective conscience.
Like Vietnam, Pearl Harbor and the world wars of previous generations,
it is an event where history was split into "before" and "after."
Many prominent figures in the press, government, and society were claiming
that nothing was ever going to be the same again. But is that still
true, or has America's return to normalcy overshadowed what lessons
we learned from the legacy of 9-11?
We
must stand for what is right against wrong
I am writing to
thank you for your stance on homosexuality and homosexual adoption.
I, like yourself, believe that homosexuality is a choice, not a trait,
and a sin as well.
Bible
being misread to condemn gay relationships
I want to suggest
a book for you to read. It's called "What the Bible Really Says
About Homosexuality." It's available from Amazon.com and at various
other book retailers.
Many
oppose agenda of militant gays
Kudos and many thanks
to you for your editorial column, "Of all the '-phobes' I am"
in last Wednesday's paper! You articulated so well my personal views
and opinions. Thank you for taking this bold stand and opening this
topic up for debate. I will be following closely the responses.
Most
folks disagree with gay agenda
Re: the letter from
Jeff Ellis in The Citizen April 24. Mr. Ellis, I like to think of myself
as fair-minded and somewhat intelligent (college graduate), but please
don't think that all of us share your opinions about The Citizen pushing
a so-called anti-gay agenda.
There
was no condemnation of the sinner
Your opinion column
of April 24 concerning phobias was right on the mark. It was one of
the best explanations of the love of God and explanations of sin that
I have ever seen.
Thanks
for logical debate
Thank you so much,
Mr. Beverly, for your response to the "anti-gay agenda" accusations.
The apparent inability to carry on a logical debate on this issue has
frustrated me also.
Ethics
may depend on whose ox gets gored
Candidate Brown
touted all the classes about government he had taken. As mayor he seems
to have forgotten anything he may have learned.
Are
these the changes you voted for in PTC last year?
In the weeks and
months since the newly elected mayor has taken office he has continually
reminded us that he was elected to bring about change in Peachtree City.
He has told us there was a mandate from the voters. While I personally
disagree with both those statements, let's take a look at the things
he is attempting to change, then you can judge for yourself whether
this is what you intended last November.
Suspect
beating story concocted by liberal lawyer
Re "Lawyer:
F'ville police beat suspect" [The Citizen, April 24]: This is another
case of money-hungry lawyers who defend the criminals against prosecution
for their crimes. Our legal system has gotten to the point that in many
cases a person who is being prosecuted for crimes is allowed to go free
or have charges dropped based on technicalities.
Thanks
to F'ville police for protection
I want to express
my gratitude towards the Fayetteville Police Department, and especially
to Lt. Kirkbride for introducing me and my fellow neighbors to the Neighborhood
Watch program and to the services available to us.
Rep.
Collins puts PTC right there at the federal trough
I am deeply disappointed
that Congressman Mac Collins has succumbed, again, to the "pork
barrel" syndrome in the form of $1 million in U.S. taxpayer money
for the purpose of improvements to Falcon Field.
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