Wednesday, October 16, 2002

Tax cut for real?

Fayette County tax bills may go down individually, but the county's coffers will see an increase in revenue over last year.

PTC eyes industrial park land for stores, 124 homes

At its regular meeting Thursday night, the Peachtree City City Council will consider a rezoning request for a 124-home subdivision with two commercial outparcels on the south end of the city in a proposal that includes the realignment of Rockaway Road.

Who's responsible for historic F'ville cemetery? Nobody's sure

Workers in Fayetteville's Public Works Department take care of the Fayetteville City Cemetery just as if it were their own. But it's not.

Foes of F'ville rezoning seek allies; county sympathizes

Jerry Shockey doesn't want to see another Fayette Pavilion shopping center on the southside of Fayetteville.

Judgeship slot has local judicial officials lining up

Several local judicial officeholders have their eyes on a higher prize a superior court judgeship, a political plum to be dispensed by Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes as a mid-term appointment.

Fayetteville studying downtown improvements

A group of citizens and business owners is having a hand in deciding how downtown Fayetteville should take shape.

County may seek own environmental study on effects of Lake Mac

The Fayette County Water Committee is recommending to the county commission that a consultant be hired to perform an environmental impact study for the planned Lake McIntosh reservoir.

Fayette chips in to help wreck victim pay medical bills; benefit concert is Oct. 19

Barbara Holloway once thought Fayette County had lost its small-town close-knit way of looking out for each other.

PTC man arrested for threats with gun

A Peachtree City man was arrested Saturday for allegedly threatening his wife and his stepdaughter at the couple's home with a pistol.

Father sues school system over son's beating, suspension at Sandy Creek

A Tyrone man is suing the Fayette County School System for $2.1 million for suspending his son from school after he was assaulted during an altercation and failing to seek medical treatment for him.

Deputies arrest man for burglary of trailers at Starrs Mill High

A Peachtree City man suspected of burglarizing five trailers at Starr's Mill High School has been arrested on five counts of burglary.

Grant for new equipment to help county firefighters

A $315,000 grant will help firefighters from the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services breathe a lot safer if not easier, too.

Hotel, gas station on P&Z agenda

Proposals for a new hotel on the north side of Fayetteville and a gas station at Banks Crossing are on the agenda for next week's meeting of the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission.

Landmark gets a facelift

Landmark Christian School occupies the site of the former Campbell County High School in downtown Fairburn. The school is 1 1/2 miles from the I-85 Peachtree City/Fayetteville exit, attracting students from Fayette, Coweta, and S. Fulton counties.

PTC opens rink to students tomorrow

To accommodate students who won't be going to school due to a teacher workday, the Kedron skating rink will be open to the public Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Advanced Placement Scholar awards announced

A total of 97 graduates from the Fayette County School System have been named Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations.

Collins endorses Cox

Mac Collins, who represents Georgia's Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives, has endorsed state Rep. Kathy Cox in her race to become Georgia's next state school superintendent.

Joseph Sams School a 'model' site

Mobility Opportunities Via Education, otherwise known as MOVE, is a new unique educational program designed to help people with disabilities learn skills needed for sitting, standing, and walking.

Fayette firefighters spread fire prevention message

Firefighters from the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services are visiting local schools this week to educate students on a variety of fire safety measures with activities for Fire Prevention Week.

Fayette's National Merit semifinalists compete for scholarships

Thirteen Fayette students are among the 16,000 nationwide who are now vying for some 8,000 merit scholarship awards totaling $30 million that are being offered through the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Voting machine demo Oct. 22

The Peachtree City Rotary Club, working in conjunction with the Secreatry of State's Office, will have a hands-on demonstration of the new electronic voting equipment which will be used in November's elections.

Tuition savings seminar at Landmark

Landmark Christian School invites members of the community to a free seminar entitled "Tax Savings for Tuition-Paying Families 101." This seminar will discuss new and exciting opportunities for tax savings to people paying private school tuition, whether it be college, secondary or elementary. If you are considering funding college or private school tuition, you may be able to take advantage of these changes to help you with your tuition expenses.

Students receive commendation from National Merit Scholarship Corporation

A total of 28 Fayette students have been named Commended Students in the 2003 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Fall leaf color arriving in Georgia

As the weather continues to cool the forests of the north Georgia mountains and surrounding areas fall color transformations will be peaking during the new few weeks, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission.

Students donate $1,000 to Red Cross

The Fayette County High School student congress recently presented the South Metro Chapter of the American Red Cross with a check for $1,000.

Student writers make history at FCHS

For the first time in the school's history, Fayette County High has two winners in one year for the National Council Teachers of English (NCTE) Writing Achievement Awards.

Police Blotter

Dining Guide

Just like Mama used to make
By F.C. FOODIE
Food Critic

 

Fall signifies another change of seasons, and is traditionally the time when new artist groups unveil their treasures for the year.

Chin Chin a Fayette mainstay

Chin Chin has been serving lovers of Chinese food in Fayette County since 1994. Located next to Fayette Medical Clinic in Peachtree City, Chin Chin offers Szechuan and Cantonese-style cuisine in a Szechuan-style atmosphere.

Frightfully tasty treats delight for Halloween

Whether carving jack-o'-lanterns or transforming the little ones into witches and goblins, make this Halloween a haunting good time with "spook-tacular" treats for the whole family.

Meet artists at Augustino's this weekend

Three local fine artists whose work is on display at Augustino's Ristorante Italiano in Peachtree City will be present at a reception, wine tasting and special dinner at the restaurant this Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m.

Vegetables create a stir

Broccoli: love it or hate it? Vegetables: fresh or frozen? A recent survey revealed that Americans have strong feelings-and some misinformed notions-about their vegetables.

Did cool glaciers make for tasty apples?

The next time you enjoy the flavor of a Michigan apple you may want to thank the Ice Age. Many think the geology resulting from the Ice Age helped make Michigan one of the world's best locations for apple growing.

Many halloween activities in the area to give you goosebumps

Halloween is a little over two weeks away and the activities have already begun. There are several local events going on through halloween, as well as some more regional events that are guaranteed to give you the heebie-jeebies.

Coweta mother and son team up with murder mystery comedy

Tammy Waldrop and her son, Joey, are fans of the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." When Clayton College and State University had a contest for new murder mysteries, the Waldrops spoofed "Buffy" and came up with "Buff the Vampire Slayer." Their play won the contest, the drama department at CCSU put it on and it was a successful show.

Fayetteville residents write and direct 'Letters to FDR'

The Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation (RWSIR) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month and one of the key events of the celebration is the production of an original play called "Letters to FDR," written, produced and directed by LaGrange College graduates and Fayetteville residents Nylsa Dunbar and Carrie Akins.

The search for this year's Halloween costume

I have been searching high and low for a Halloween costume. It may not be as quality a search as Diogenes' search for an honest man, but it has felt just as impossible and I'm not even blind.

Movies

CCSU announces plans to build theater

In an outdoor ceremony held in early October, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Dr. John Kohler, in conjunction with Clayton State Theater Director Dr. Larry Corse, announced plans for the University to build a new theatre. The official building site and construction start-date have yet to be announced.

Religion

We need a revival of relationships
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

Fayette County is one of the most married counties in Georgia; that is, Fayette has one of the higher percentages of its population married compared to other counties. That's one reason it's too costly for single people to live here.

Christ Our Hope Lutheran will celebrate 25 years October 20

Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church in Riverdale will have its 25th anniversary celebration this Sunday with a worship service at 10:30 a.m., lunch at noon, and a special program beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Sue Ellen Hall to present program at First Presbyterian in P'tree City

Sue Ellen Hall, a mission specialist serving in Khartoum, Sudan, will present a program in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City, Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served.

Nativity Episcopal to present Gospel of Mark October 23

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity will present the entire Gospel of St. Mark in a one-performer presentation by the Rev. Joseph Morris, Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.

Christ the King to host distinguished guest

Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church will receive its first visit from the Patriarch of the International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church Sunday, morning, Oct. 20, during the 10 a.m. worship services.

Johnson named rector of N.C church

Former Fayette County resident, the Rev. Father Mark Johnson, has been named the new rector (senior pastor) of the Church of St. Peter the Fisherman in Wilmington, N.C. Johnson has been serving as assistant rector for the congregation for more than 14 months.

Fall Festivals

Briefs

Opinion

Maybe Carter should reconsider this 'prize'
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

For many of former president Jimmy Carter's supporters, the news was long overdue.

Let's explore points of view
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

There is this new TV show called "Boomtown" that is unique in that it looks at a particular crime from many different characters' points of view.

House supports use of force on Iraq
By MAC COLLINS

Last week, the House of Representatives passed by a vote of 296-133, H. J Res. 114 which authorizes President George W. Bush to use force against Iraq to bring that country into compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions and to protect the national security of the United States.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Southside plan makes us question motives

[Our] family has been residing in Fayette County for over 16 years. We chose Fayette County for many reasons but mostly because of the following: Small town appeal with a slower pace, great place to raise a family, great schools, neighbors and family with the same desires.

Needed: 4th grade teacher to resolve silly PTC disputes

This an open call to all of the excellent elementary school teachers in Fayette County. The citizens of Peachtree City are in desperate need of a person who can resolve disagreements between fourth graders disguised as politicians.

Many helped prepare 1st amphitheater show

Our community welcomed an exciting new venue with the inaugural concert held at the Villages Amphitheater on Sept. 28. Our own Judge Paschal English was the guest emcee for Dennis Edwards and the Temptation Review who played to an enthusiastic full house. However, the enduring star of the evening was the new facility.

Don't forget that Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens

Your article, "Bond is denied for 3 PTC jewelry theft suspects," contained erroneous information regarding one of the suspects.

Kathy Cox's plan to help schools remains invisible

Vote for Kathy Cox or Barbara Christmas Georgia's "Guardians of Mediocrity!"

Not good that sheriff gets all confiscated money

Re: Slow down and leave one of state's best sheriffs alone. This is response to Gary Walker's letter. It is apparent Gary Walker did not read my letter.

Smoking danger still rampant in PTC; consider smoking ban

Like California, New York and Florida are now considering smoking bans. This is an important issue for all Americans because (like so many of today's problems) it is about the balance between conflicting rights. People have the right to smoke but people also have the right to protect themselves by breathing air free of the dangers found in the smoker's wastes.

Cleland's courage can't overcome his bad judgment

Max Cleland is a good fellow whose courage cannot be questioned, but whose judgment certainly can.

Chambliss a foe of taxes

The Saxby Chambliss for U.S. Senate is the most important race for Georgia and America. Our president needs a Republican-controlled Senate in order to get legislation passed and his conservative appointees confirmed to the Supreme Court.

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