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PTC
Chief on crusade after high-speed chase kills man
Angered by a 100
mph fatal chase that began and ended outside his jurisdiction, Peachtree
City Police Chief James Murray is calling on President George Bush and
Gov. Roy Barnes to help limit such police pursuits.
Luthersville
officers on leave after chase fatality
Although he wouldn't
release many details about the deadly chase through Peachtree City initiated
by two Luthersville police officers Saturday night, Luthersville Police
Chief David Yates confirmed both officers were on administrative leave
so they could "grieve" about the incident which left an innocent
Peachtree City motorist dead.
Local
police blocked road
The police chase
through Peachtree City that led to a fatal crash at the city's easternmost
limits Saturday night first toured through The Avenue shopping center
at high speeds, according to law enforcement officials.
Stephens
ahead in '02 campaign money race
A soon-to-be Starr's
Mill High School math teacher leads all other county commission candidates
in raising money for the Aug. 20 primary, according to campaign disclosure
records filed with Fayette County's election office.
Auctioneer
'hammers' out 'Gone with the Wind' items
When I met Herb
Bridges and his "Gone With The Wind" collection over three
decades ago, it never entered either of our minds that it would one
day bring us to Christie's in Manhattan, in the heart of New York City.
Tax-free?
Yes, this weekend
If you plan on shopping
this weekend for back-to-school items, you might want to head for the
shopping centers early.
Perdue
to address Fayette republicans
Republican gubernatorial
candidate Sonny Perdue will be the featured speaker at the August First
Saturday Breakfast of the Fayette County Republican Party. The breakfast
meeting will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2002, at the International
House of Pancakes in Fayetteville, beginning at 8:30 AM.
Tyrone
disputes wetlands violation claims
Tyrone Town Manager
Barry Amos is disputing claims that Tyrone is a flagrant violator for
wetlands violations.
Fayette's
School System receives recognition for school accreditation
The Executive Directors
of the Commissions on Elementary, Middle and Secondary Schools of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) recently congratulated
the Fayette County Public School System for having all of its schools
accredited. The district is considered a "2001-2002 Super System
for Quality Schools" and was congratulated for its schools' accreditation
accomplishments and continued successes in improving educational opportunities
for its students.
Local
student gets national exposure
A Peachtree City
student has found a new outlet for his creativity a national magazine.
New
Neighbor League names members of the month
The New Neighbor
League of Peachtree city recently presented New Neighbor of the Month
awards to two outstanding members.
Oak
Grove recruits record number of reading tutors and mentors
Business leaders
and community members throughout Fayette are finding the personal satisfaction
of knowing that they helped a child by volunteering to participate in
the Fayette County Schools Literacy and Mentor programs.
Collins
on Partial birth
WASHINGTON In a
major victory for the protection of life, the House of Representatives
passed the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2002 (H.R. 4965) by a vote
of 274 to 151
Collins
votes to sustain marketplace growth
WASHINGTON Congressman
Mac Collins stunned observers by opposing a politically popular corporate
accountability measure which would criminalize risk and create an impediment
to sustained market growth today.
Camp
Ivy has week of good health
The campers at Camp
Ivy a day camp for children with diabetes in Fayetteville
enjoyed learning about good health from area professionals.
Be
aware of ticks this summer
It's tick season
again! Anyone who is outside for even a short period of time may encounter
ticks - when you go to the mailbox, cut the grass or play with the dog.
Even the pets will bring ticks inside with them. Be extra careful when
walking or playing in wooded or grassy areas.
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