Perdue, Cox claim victory in Fayette

Almost 34,000 Fayette voters hit the polls Tuesday as Georgia elected its first Republican governor in over 100 years.

Smola edges out incumbent Cannon to become a Tyrone Town Councilman

Though it sounds like a cliche', every vote does count. Just look at Tuesday's election for a spot on the Tyrone Town Council. Mike Smola challenged incumbent Ronnie Cannon and won by 16 votes, 544-528.

Golf cart parking lot takes off at McIntosh

Almost 130 students are taking advantage of the new golf cart parking lot on campus at McIntosh High School.

Detectives: Man dies after ingesting alcohol, drug mixture at private party

A Tyrone man died after ingesting what police believe was a lethal combination of alcohol and the anti-anxiety drug Xanax Saturday at a private party at Whitewater Creek Estates.

Plane lands with a skid at Falcon Field

A potentially deadly situation at Falcon Field in Peachtree City Thursday afternoon ended safely for everyone involved.

Rezoning for subdivision on Hwy. 74 south goes back to commission

A rezoning proposal for a 125-home subdivision off Ga. Highway 74 South in Peachtree City near Rockaway Road will be considered a second time at the Planning Commission's meeting Monday night.

Heavy rain causes problems with sewer treatment in PTC

During periods of heavy rain, storm water can sneak its way past holes in manhole covers to enter the sewage treatment collection system.

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DeMoss, Tarbutton win commission seats

Tuesday was a busy day for voters throughout Coweta County, as two County Commission posts and several municipal elected offices were decided in addition to statewide and Congressional seats.

Tour of Homes Dec. 8

Tours of seven historic homes in Senoia decked out for the holidays, along with refreshments and a live guitar concert, will be available Sunday, Dec. 8 when the Historic Senoia Tour of Homes is unveiled from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Senoia council talks sewer, junk cars

The Senoia City Council addressed a proposed new subdivision, a sewer development plan and abandoned vehicles during its regular meeting Monday night.

Sports

Games importance increases as season nears end

The regular season will end for several teams tonight and many of those teams will be looking to finish on a positive note. Several other local teams, most notably Starr's Mill, Landmark Christian and Sandy Creek, will most likely have a longer season by going to the state playoffs.

Teams head to state cross country meet tomorrow

The state cross country meet will take place tomorrow at Carrollton High School. The local area has teams competing in the Class A, AAAA and AAAAA meets. The AAAA meet kicks off the day with the Northgate girls racing at 8:30 a.m. Our Lady of Mercy and Landmark's girls will follow at 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by the boys at noon. McIntosh, Starr's Mill and Fayette County's boys will race at 1 p.m. and the McIntosh and Starr's Mill girls will race at 1:30 p.m.

Opinion

Reflection on the 2002 elections after voting a few days in advance
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

I voted last Tuesday by absentee ballot because my wife and I had to travel to Jacksonville, FL for a denominational meeting. However, before I headed out of town, I paused to reflect a bit on the election campaigns just past. In the Georgia governor's race, Roy Barnes, the incumbent and a Democrat, continually aligned himself with President George W. Bush on a number of issues. It was like he was saying, "Hey, I'm not really a Democrat like all those Teddy Kennedy Democrats. I'm really an almost George W. Bush Republican Democrat." On the other hand, the Republican candidate for Senator aligned himself with popular Georgia Democratic Senator Zell Miller. He, in effect, seemed to be saying, "If you want to elect a Senator more like Zell Miller, then don't vote for the other guy who is a Democrat. Vote for me! Yes, I know, I'm a Republican but I'm more like good 'ol Democrat Zell than the Democrat is." It was amusing watching some Republicans proclaiming to be like Democrats and vice versa

The secret's out: the hand that rocks the cradle really rules the world
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

This story may just get me thrown out of the men's club, but I'll just have to take that chance. Someone must tell the truth and I guess it's gonna be me.

A few notes for Fulton County commissioners and budget writers
By PATRICK STAFFORD
Executive Director Fulton Industrial Business Association

The election has ended and now it is time to function not as a Democrat or a Republican, but as a one concerned aout the entire entity: Fulton County.

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