Friday, August 2, 2002

News

Town stunned by murder-suicide

The investigation is still continuing in Monday's murder-suicide at the South Fulton branch of the Atlanta-Fulton County Library.

Tax-free shopping today and tomorrow for back-to-school

Tax-free shopping returns to Georgia's retail stores during the second Shop Georgia! holiday set for Aug. 2-3.

I-85 crash kills pedestrian, snarls traffic Tuesday afternoon

A pedestrian from a disabled vehicle was struck and killed on I-85 south in Fulton County Tuesday afternoon, snarling traffic for miles as two lanes of traffic were closed for approximately four hours.

Union City cop arrested by Fayette Co. for assaulting former girlfriend at her home

A Union City police officer has been arrested by Fayette County sheriff's deputies for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend at her east Fayette residence Wednesday morning.

Neighborhood fighting back and cleaning up

One of Fairburn's communities is starting to take back the streets.

New administrator for 'tidal wave' of growth

Monday marks a new beginning for Jim Williams.

Voters should review sample ballot before going to the polls

The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections is mailing over 370,000 complete sample ballots to county voters for the August 20 general primary, nonpartisan and special elections.

Christian City to unveil plan for future campus

Business leaders who want a glimpse the future should head to the August South Fulton Business Forum next week sponsored and hosted by Christian City.

Friendship Baptist to celebrate 125th anniversary

Friendship Baptist Church in Palmetto will celebrate its 125th anniversary Sunday, Aug. 18. Worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by dinner on the grounds at noon. All members, former members and guests are invited to attend. The church is at 6090 Cochran Mill Rd., Palmetto.

Going...going...Gone With The Wind at Christie's in Manhattan

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.

PTC man leads cops to alleged Cobb murder weapon

A stolen weapon allegedly used in a Cobb County murder on July 24 was turned up by Peachtree City Police Monday evening as they assisted Cobb authorities with the investigation.

Authority votes to honor former leader by renaming new pavilion

Peachtree City's Tennis Center will likely not be named for deceased community leader Tom Farr.

Sports

Two ways to take Hunter's Ed course

Don't let the excuse of not having a hunter education course keep you out of the woods this year. There are now two easy ways to take a course -the traditional classroom course or a CD-Rom hunter education course - according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Ticket packages on sale for upcoming NAPA 500

With less than three months left until the new NAPA 500 weekend Oct. 25-27 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, there are three ways to see three great days of racing action. And as the last 88 days count down, the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office has extended its hours to accommodate the rush.

Basketball camp offered next week

The Peachtree City Recreation Department will be offering a Kedron Kids Basketball Camp at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center the week of August 5 through August 8, from 9:30- 1:00pm. This exciting Hoop Camp is for boys and girls ages 6- 11 who want to have fun and learn about basketball.

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