Friday, November 22, 2002

News

Former Union City officer charged with assaulting girlfriend granted bond

A former Union City police officer accused of brutally assaulting his ex-girlfriend at her Fayette home was granted $150,000 bond in court Friday morning.

Kenn calls for budget cuts

The Fulton County Commission began discussion Wednesday of the 2003 county budget as Commission Chairman Mike Kenn called for drastic budget cuts.

Coweta-Fayette EMC gets new home in Palmetto

Coweta-Fayette EMC is leaving Newnan to set up shop in Palmetto.

Fulton CRCT test scores above state average

Results from the recently-released Criterion Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) show that Fulton County students, as a whole, are consistently performing better than state averages in grades four, six, and eight in reading, English/language arts, and math

Hartsfield ready for high holiday traffic

Officials at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport expect passenger volume to exceed 1.2 million this Thanksgiving holiday season, beginning Tuesday and ending December 2.

Author-detective will appear at open house

Maj. Bruce Jordan of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department will sign his two crime books at an open house at Attic Treasures Antiques and Collectibles in Fayetteville Saturday at 2 p.m.

Fashion show coming to Heritage School

The Heritage School in Newnan has chosen 129 models from the area to participate in the upcoming American Girl Fashion Show.

Cooler weather means more home fires

As winter approaches, cooler weather means an increased risk of residential fires. Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine urges you to make your home safer by paying special attention to potential fire hazards such as heating and cooking equipment.

Sports

Quest for state football titles starts tonight

The state football playoffs start tonight and four local teams will try their best to get to the state title game. Starr's Mill, the Region 4-AAAAA champ, and East Coweta will represent the area in the AAAAA state playoffs, while Sandy Creek shoots for a AAAA title and Landmark Christian hopes for a perfect seaso on their way to a Class A title.

H.S. Hoops season underway

The basketball season has begun and play between the local teams suggests this will be a competitive season for all.

PTC has holiday door decorating contest

The Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a Holiday Theme Door Decorating Contest. All homes entered in the contest must be located in Peachtree City.

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