Friday, June 28, 2002

News

PTC development guru Williams hired as Fairburn City Manager

Jim Williams, one of the persons most responsible for attracting quality development to Peachtree City, plans to leave his post as the city's director of developmental services next month.

Commission lowers tax rate

In a stunning turn of events, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a revenue neutral property tax rate last week.

Fulton begins search for school superintendent

Fulton County School System Superintendent Stephen Dolinger announced this week his plans to leave the school system to become president of the non-profit organization, the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.

East Point's fire department gets help from South Fulton Medical

South Fulton Medical Center and the SFMC Auxiliary presented a check for $10,000 to the East Point Fire Department's First Responders recently at The Commons at Fort McPherson.

Hartsfield voted best passenger airport

Airport passengers responding to a survey conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have selected Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport as the Best "Very Large" Airport In Overall Passenger Satisfaction.

Board of Education approves personnel appointments

The Fulton County Board of Education approved several personnel appointments at its June 13 legislative meeting, including new principals for two schools.

South Fulton Medical Center is offering a variety of programs this summer for health conscious consumers

"The Good News About Knee and Hip Pain" is the title of a free program at 10 a.m. A registered nurse from SFMC will conduct the program.

Sports

Youth triathlon a resounding success

The 11th annual Peachtree City Youth Triathlon was held earleier ths month and was a gret success. Approximately 280 young athletes competed in this annual test of endurance. All of the contestants swam, biked and ran under beautiful, sunny skies. Thanks to the Peachtree City Recreatiion Department and the 120 volunteers, the race was run without incident.

Lazers capture second consecutive state title

Peachtree City's 87 Lazers White girls, last year's Region III finalists, are headed back to the Region III tournament this year.

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