Friday, May 17, 2002

News

Fayette could be getting a new city

Could Fairburn become Fayette's sixth city?

School budget will top $583 million

The Fulton County School Board is winding down budget talks this week.

Council election could be in September

Fairburn residents will probably head to the polls Sept. 17 to elect a new councilman.

South Fulton Medical honors employees

Take away the equipment and the building, and a hospital is really just a group of people who have come together to care for others.

Edwards wants to listen to his constituents

District 7 Commissioner William "Bill" Edwards will host a second quarterly "Listening Session" to hear public comments about County services in Southwest and South Fulton.

South Fulton receives community grants

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved 122 youth-oriented programs to receive $1.85 million in FRESH grants for 2002-2003.

Country Gardens retirement home celebrates a year of serving S. Fulton

Country Gardens Assisted Living is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend.

Summer programs offered

Fulton County Department of Parks and Recreation's South Fulton Community Center is offering several programs to keep residents busy this summer and spend time with others.

Authority looking at wastewater issues

The South Fulton Municipal Water Authority, which meets on a monthly basis, took a few steps forward in some areas and a few steps backward in others. The group concentrated primarily on wastewater treatment issues at its regular meeting.

New digs for Union City rec

The Union City Parks and Recreation Department will soon have a new home if all goes according to plan.

Sports

Stokes to run a 10K a day for Hope House

Thirteen year-old Rebecca Stokes from Peachtree City has a grand purpose for her running this year ­ she is raising money for her young friends at Hope House in Atlanta.

Starr's Mill to play for state soccer title

The rivalry between McIntosh and Pope is nearing Celtics-Lakers status and it grows more contentious every year. Now, Starr's Mill wants in on it as well.

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