Friday, August 23, 2002

News

Scott will face Cox in November

The race is set for Fulton County's newest Congressional representative.

Northern Arc lawsuit could endanger Fulton transit projects

Officials with the Northern Arc Task Force, Inc. held a press conference Monday to announce they have filed a legal intervention in bond validation proceedings in order to stop the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) from unconstitutionally issuing $822 million in bonds ­ the largest bond issuance in Georgia's history.

Capitol hearing focuses on police chases

Police officers across Georgia do not receive adequate training about how to conduct and resolve high-speed vehicle pursuits, according to many high-ranking officers who testified in a public hearing at the state Capitol Thursday morning.

Housing Authority honors future leaders

Twenty-two Housing Authority of Fulton County residents will be recognized during a ceremony at 11:30 a.m.August 27 for completing a year-long leadership program. Thirteen will be inducted into the Housing Authority of Fulton County's Resident Policy Council for a two-year term.

Cox crushes Kaye, looks to November

Less than 24 hours after a convincing win in the Republican primary, state school superintendent candidate Kathy Cox was back on the road in her Volkswagen, continuing her campaign strategy of just getting out there and meeting people.

CCSU class offerings set for PTC tennis center

Clayton College and State University will offer 22 different continuing education courses at the Peachtree City Tennis Center beginning this fall.

Boyfriend charged with killing unborn babies

A Fayette man who beat his four-months-pregnant girlfriend over two months ago at Marnelle Mobile Home Park now faces charges that the beating caused the deaths of the two unborn babies she was carrying.

Haralson man arrested in PTC for sexual assault, possession of drugs

A Haralson man arrested by Peachtree City police on drug charges early Sunday morning will also face one count of sexual battery.

Sports

Sandy Creek and McIntosh get wins before tournament

The softball teams at Sandy Creek and McIntosh High School added another win to their records this week as they head into the Sandy Creek Invitational Tournament to be held at Meade Field in Peachtree City this weekend. The Lady Patriots defeated Douglas County, 9-0 and the Lady Chiefs blanked Lovejoy, 6-0.

Signups for big league baseball through Aug. 24

Sign-ups are now being taken for 16,17,18 and 19 year olds for Big League Baseball in the South Metro Atlanta counties, including Fayette, Coweta and Henry.

Kalwaic named Master Gardener of Year for Coweta County

Henry Kalwaic was honored by Render Ward, County Extension Coordinator, as the 2002 Coweta County Master Gardener of the Year at the annual Coweta County Master Gardener Summer Social.

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