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Wednesday, October 23, 2002

PTC police disrupt meth operation at Balmoral Village apartments after raid

Eight people were arrested by Peachtree City Police Saturday after they executed search warrants on two apartments at Balmoral Village they believed to be sources of drug activity.

Fayette native Sams a finalist for Superior Court judgeship

Fayette County State Court Judge Fletcher Sams Sr. is one of the three finalists still in the running for the vacant Superior Court Judgeship created by chief judge Ben J. Miller Jr., who is retiring the end of this year.

First West Nile case in Fayette confirmed

Fayette County Health Department officials confirmed Tuesday the first case of West Nile Virus in the county.

Commission to look at south Fayette rezoning

The Fayette County Commission is expected to decide tomorrow night whether a tract in southern Fayette County is ripe for a subdivision.

PTC drops out of tax equity suit against Fayette County

The Peachtree City City Council has decided to dismiss its lawsuit against the Fayette County Commission over alleged tax inequities.

Complaints logged about 15-year-old golf cart drivers

Peachtree City officials have received numerous complaints about 15-year-old golf cart drivers violating the rules of the road by failing to stop at stop signs and driving on the wrong side of the road.

PTC to study requiring liability insurance for golf cart owners

A special committee will be appointed to investigate whether Peachtree City should require golf cart owners to carry liability insurance on their carts.

Rezoning discussion moved to next Tyrone meeting

The Tyrone Town Council met last Thursday but the meeting, which was to feature more discussion on the possible rezoning of the Smith estate by developer Burt Clark, was fairly uneventful.

Underground problems can increase costs to install swimming pools in PTC

Some Peachtree City residents paying to have swimming pools installed in their back yards have to pay thousands of dollars more due to problems contractors couldn't find above ground.

Oxendine presents winners of 2002 "Life, Fire and Safety Awards"

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine today announced the winners of the annual "Excellence in Fire Safety" awards, and the student winners of the statewide Fire Safety Poster and Essay contests.

Fayetteville native wins scholarship

Sasha P. Smith, a senior at Oglethorpe University, has been selected to receive a $3,500 UPS scholarship. Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Smith of Fayetteville, Georgia, and a 1998 graduate of Lovejoy High School.

Antique store opening to benefit animal shelter

The Ivy Post, a recently opened antique and gift shop in Fayetteville, will host a grand opening event Saturday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Fayette County Animal Shelter.

Renowned operatic soprano to perform at chorale's inaugural gala

The Southern Crescent Chorale, an elite new choral group comprised of Atlanta-area residents, will host its Inaugural Gala at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center Saturday, Nov. 2. The black-tie affair will be a dinner and fundraiser for the Chorale.

Quilt auction, relief sale this weekend

Their mothers and fathers taught them how. Their church communities taught them why.

Clayton State Theatre Harries the Hallowed Halls with Haunted Lives

If darkness and eeriness, blood and gore is not your thing, then you had better stay at home and keep the doors locked and the windows bolted. On Oct. 24, 26, 30, and 31, the Clayton State Theater will be presenting "Haunted Lives" -- three chilling and frightful plays by John Pielmeire, best known for his play and movie "Agnes of God."

Noel November on the way

Kind of like a song that brings back fond memories of the joys of Christmas, Noel November is coming to town again for the eighth year in a row. This Celebration of Trees and Wreaths is the Fayette County Board of Realtors' premiere event and delights attendees of all ages with a winter wonderland of favored theme trees, wreaths, mantle arrangements, decorations and Christmas collectibles. The charity event will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Barn in Tyrone.

National Forest Products Week October 20 - 26

The Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding Fayette County residents that this is National Forest Products Week, an observance that should have special meaning for Georgians. You need only to take a moment to look around you to see the many products we use and depend on each day that comes from wood and wood by-products.

Free workshops for women entering workforce or changing careers

The Women's Success Network, Inc. of Fayetteville has announced a series of workshops designed to help women who are entering the workforce for the first time or who are changing careers either voluntarily or involuntarily.

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