Friday, November 8, 2002

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.

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