News

Sons of American Revolution honors one of its own

The Cliftondale community, just north of Fairburn, hosted a special ceremony to honor one of its heroes, William Sewell.

Duncan Park gets new lease on life

Before a packed house Monday night, Fairburn Mayor Betty Hannah announced the city would take over the programs at Duncan Park starting Dec. 1.

West Nile in Fulton County

Fulton County health officials confirmed earlier this month that an Atlanta man is the first in the metro Atlanta area to be infected with the mosquito-borne West Nile virus this year.

New senior center opens in Fulton County

Intown Atlanta senior citizens will embark on a new era of quality-of-life and therapeutic services when the Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility opens at 515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, September 17. The grand opening will last five days under the theme, "Preserving and Strengthening Families and Communities."

Special election Tuesday

Fairburn residents will find out who their new city councilman will be Tuesday.

County to enter mediation over sales tax distribution

On Wednesday, September 4, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution which establishes the Board's next steps toward achieving agreement on the distribution of the County's sales tax revenue.

Citgo station gets OK from city

The new Citgo station on Senoia Road finally received approval on its final plat Monday night.

Library to offer personal finance workshops

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library will kick-off an 8-month series of workshops to help first-time homebuyers learn the ins and outs of mortgages at the Central Library September 19 at noon.

Sports

Most local football teams on the road tonight

The third week of the high school football season is upon us and teams are either looking to continue their winning ways or to right their ships fast. The only home games in the area tonight are Fayette County vs. Newnan and Northgate vs. North Clayton.

Lady Chiefs and Tigers stay perfect in region softball play

The McIntosh Lady Chiefs softball team added another victory to their undefeated season, beating Riverdale 10-2. Lily Yarbrough was on the mound for all seven innings striking out 11 batters, allowing no walks and giving up only one earned run.

PTC Tennis Center hosts number of events this weekend

The Peachtree City Tennis Center has played host to the Goody Products USTA Women's Pro Championship this week, featuring some very talented national and international players. The tournament action continues through Sunday with some additional, very special events.

Author of 'Barbara Nolan' plays to appear on Coweta TV program

David Wilson, the playwright and director of Grantville's annual "Barbara Nolan" comic vampire dramas, will be discussing this year's play "Barbara Nolan Meets the Werewolf" on the "People and Places in Coweta" television program next week.