Sunday, May 26, 2002

Fayette, Fairburn ready to discuss annexation

Fayette and Fairburn officials will meet next week to discuss a controversial annexation request.

Refreshments will be served at PTC's Memorial Day tribute

Spectators at Peachtree City's Memorial Day celebration Monday morning will be served refreshments this year thanks to the generosity of local businesses.

Pre-K Program to be offered at Hood Avenue Primary

Hood Avenue Primary School has been approved for a Title 1 pre-kindergarten program for the 2002-2003 academic year. Unlike pre-kindergarten programs funded by the Georgia Lottery, students must meet specific readiness criteria to be eligible to participate in Title 1. Class sizes at Hood Avenue will be limited to 15 students. Parents interested in obtaining additional information about the program should contact Hood Avenue at 770-460-356

Hot bike raffled for Special Olympics

A Harley Davidson motorcycle is up for grabs in a raffle to benefit Fayette County Special Olympics.

Seniors can use your old cell phones

Upgrading to another cellular phone? Donate your old one to the Fulton County Office of Aging, which will give it to a needy senior citizen to call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.

PTC Council considering removal of city attorney, withholding funds to Development Authority

The formal investigation into the Peachtree City Council "bogus contract" scandal has hardly begun.

Water service back to normal

Residents in South Fulton and Coweta counties are breathing a sigh of relief after last week's water scare.

Authority contract changes presented to PTC City Council members at meeting

The "real story" behind the contract scandal in Peachtree City comes down to a by-the-book interpretation of a motion the City Council unanimously approved at its June 7 council meeting last year.

Police Blotter

Way to go! Teachers and students!
By JUSTIN KOLLMEYER
Religion Columnist

That's right. "Way to go!" Both teachers and students at all levels of education! You've made another year! And we salute you for your good work!

My hope is built on nothing less ...
By DR. KNOX HERNDON
Pastor

Can you fill in the next five words of that old hymn? If you can, chances are you might just be a Baptist or some Christian group that believes the blood of Christ saves you from your sins. For those who don't know the hymn, the next five words are "than Jesus' blood and righteousness."

By sharing life's lessons we tend the sheep
By MARY JANE HOLT
Contributing Writer

A reader copied the following from a friend's church newsletter and e-mailed it to me with a note that she thought you might enjoy it:

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