Friday, January 3, 2003

News

Fairburn police chief out

Fairburn is now looking for a new police chief.

School system's decisions will impact for years

The biggest news in Fulton County Schools last year was something that will have an impact for many years.

Fulton County: transportation was key issue

Transportation was one of the key issues Fulton County Commissioners discussed in 2002.

Fairburn saw plenty of 2002 changes

In 2002, Fairburn residents learned their community could dramatically change.

Sports

Sandy Creek swim team sets records

The Sandy Creek Patriots swim team set five school records, three state qualifing times and 27 personal records in their meet against South Forsyth, Northgate and Heritage. The boys team lost to South Forsyth, which is a highly ranked program, and defeated Northgate and Heritage, while the girls, missing several members due to illness, finished behind those teams. In their first three meets of the season, Sandy Creek has set nine school records and 73 personal records.

Newnan girls soccer team recognized by National Soccer Coaches

The Newnan Lady Cougars were among 186 women's soccer teams recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Assocation of America as 2002 NSCAA Team Academic Award recipients. The team's overall GPA, compiled from their 18 player state playoff roster in the 2001-2002 school year, was 3.69 and tied the Lady Cougars with three other schools for 41st in the nation.

High school athletics starts up again this weekend

School starts back up on Monday but several groups of high school athletes will get back in the swing of things this weekend.

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