News

Tax hike decision to be made Monday

Fairburn's citizens will have one last shot to speak next week about the proposed property tax hike in the city.

Duncan Park still subject of debate between city, county

Fairburn's residents heard one of the strongest defenses of Duncan Park Monday night.

Fulton County students top state in CRCT scores

For every year since the test began, Fulton County students have outperformed their state peers on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT). The recently released 2002 scores continue that trend with Fulton's scores besting the state mean average at each grade level; fourth, sixth, and eighth, and test area; reading, English/language arts, and math.

Union City - new community approved, Cary appointed to Planning Commission

A decrease in the acreage being developed gave GT Architecture, acting as agent for Christian City, the margin needed to win approval for a new adult community on Peters Road during last week's Union City Council meeting.

Feedback survey coming to a door near you

Fulton County Human Services Department staff will knock on doors of homes in North and South unincorporated areas Saturday, September 28, 2002 to conduct the "Fulton Feedback" survey.

Budget meeting schedule

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold seven public hearings in October to receive taxpayers' input regarding the County's 2003 General Fund and Special Services District Fund budgets.

SFMC offers breast cancer education

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, South Fulton Medical Center will be providing education and mammograms to help combat one of the most deadly forms of cancer among American women. The program is part of South Fulton Medical Center's continuing effort to improve health through preventative medicine and education.

Women's Center opens Oct. 2

Members of the community are invited to celebrate growing families and beautiful beginnings at the grand opening of South Fulton Medical Center's new Women's Center Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Sports

Several local teams face off in fifth week

Here we are halfway through the high school football season and things are starting to take shape. Landmark Christian and Starr's Mill are both playing well and looking to go back to the playoffs, while other local teams are struggling with some top notch opponents.

McIntosh softball falls to undefeated Lady Tigers

Fayette County's Lady Tiger varsity softbal team hosted McIntosh on Tuesday night. It was amatchup of two of the stronger teams in Region 4-AAAAA and Fayette County emerged looking the strongest.