Wednesday, January 15, 2003

'Under new management'

If all goes as planned, Peachtree City's tennis center and amphitheater will be managed in the future by a proposed sports and entertainment authority.

Southside vote to be delayed 1 more time

After some two years working on the Southside master plan, Fayetteville officials are apparently going to take a bit longer.

'Stay away from PTC,' Chief warns robber

Peachtree City and Tyrone police are working to identify an armed robbery suspect who was caught on video as he held up convenience stores in both jurisdictions Friday and Sunday mornings.

'Fornication' OK for 16-year-olds, Ga. Supreme Court rules in Fayette case

The Georgia Supreme Court has overturned a delinquency ruling against a 16-year-old boy who was caught having sex with his 16-year-old girlfriend at her Fayette County home in September of 2001.

Fayette in line for $5.5 million road funds

Fayette County stands to get more than $5.5 million in transportation funds if the Atlanta Regional Commission's transportation plan gets the green light.

Development Authority attorney says management deals still are legally OK

The attorney for the Development Authority of Peachtree City has written an opinion defending the authority's legal basis for operating the city's tennis center and amphitheater.

Newspaper blaze still under scrutiny; Daily News publishes after building destroyed by flames

Investigators are still probing the early morning blaze that destroyed the Fayette Daily News building on Church Street in Fayetteville Thursday.

Commission rejects tower hike proposal

The Fayette County Commission last week said no to a request to increase the height of a cellphone tower.

Fayette legislators start working for new districts

Fayette voters get their first taste of last year's redistricting when the General Assembly is gavelled to order this week.

N. Fayette community meeting next week

The North Fayette Community Association is conducting its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at North Fayette Elementary School, 609 Kenwood Road in Fayetteville.

Counselors earn designations

Counselors Janice McLeory of Rising Starr Middle, Tere Goodwin of Sandy Creek High and Amor Kok, exceptional children, have successfully passed a national licensure exam which certifies them as an Associate Licensed Professional Counselor (ALPC).

Genealogy workshop Sat.

The General Marquis de Lafayette chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will sponsor a genealogy workshop at the Fayette County Library Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be sessions on census research, courthouse research, military records, etc.

Fayette County High publications bring home honors

The 2002 edition of Pieces, Fayette County High School's literary magazine, has won first place with special merit in the American Scholastic Press Association's annual publication competition.

Matcheck assumes squadron command

Peachtree City resident Lt. Col. Dean F. Matcheck, U. S. Air Force Reserve, a 1978 honor graduate of the U. S. Air Force Academy, assumed command of the 43rd Flying Training Squadron in a formal Change of Command Ceremony held at Columbus AFB, Mississippi, Dec. 6.

Piedmont to host homeschool events

Fayette County homeschooled students and their families can get information about making the transition to college during two special events at Piedmont College.

Collins introduces job creation/tax reform package

Four bills aim to help American workers compete in global market

State recommends electronic filing

As 2002 tax-preparation booklets begin showing up in taxpayers' mailboxes, the Georgia Department of Revenue encourages everyone to file their return electronically.

Police Blotter

Obituaries

Wedding Announcements

Business

Academic classes could be at PTC branch of CCSU next fall

Clayton College & State University is gathering data for future academic credit courses at the new Fayette County Higher Education Center in Peachtree City.

Residents have a new source for sporting goods

"No more driving all over the place to get soccer socks!" That was the reaction of one Peachtree City soccer mom when she discovered GoodSports, a new sports specialty store in the Gold's Gym complex at Highway 74 and Aberdeen Parkway

Dining Guide

The lighter side Ahh, January....
By F.C. FOODIE
Food Critic

 

A time for gyms to be crowded and resolutions to be made about living a healthier lifestyle in the new year.

It's all in the family at Augustino's. The Ragozzine family, that is

The Brothers Ragozzine, Anthony, Bill and Freddy, are the owners of Augustino's Ristorante Italiano in Peachtree City.

Come to Froggy's for fabulous food

Bagels, baguettes, croissant, challah - all baked daily on the premises - that's what you'll find, and more, at Froggy's, one of Peachtree City's newest restaurants.

The potluck craze is growing

The potluck dinner, that American icon of homemade, covered dishes and comforting casseroles, is as popular as ever.

The history of potato chips

Chips are hip potato chips that is. Consider the following facts about one of America's favorite fun foods.

See Paris through the eyes of the Impressionists

Paris is known as the City of Lights, and those fascinated by the city can see how artists saw it as it became the city it is by visiting the High Museum in Atlanta.

Fox Theatre brings in two Broadway classics

The Fox Theatre will host two classic musicals over the next two weeks thanks to Theater of the Stars, which is celebrating their 50th anniversary. "Annie" will run through Jan. 19 and "Cats" will run Jan. 21-26.

Organist Ken Cowan performs at Spivey Hall

Organist Ken Cowan, an artist praised by The American Organist for his "technical mastery, expressivity, musicality and sheer brilliance," performs on Spivey Hall's famed Albert Schweitzer Memorial Organ in a recital Saturday, Jan. 18, at 8:15 p.m

Registration for Father-Daughter Dance underway

The Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Dept will sponsor the third annual Father-Daughter Dance Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Gathering Place off McIntosh Trail. Registration begins Jan. 15. Plan on registering early; last year the event sold out in three days.

Mike's book club

When I'm not in the office writing up all of the local weekend and sports news I can get my hands on, I'm at home either playing video games or reading. Lately, it has been more of the latter.

Movies

Religion

God doesn't read designer labels ...
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

It's the big question or dilemma come Sunday morning. If I go to church, what will I wear? I mean, these kinds of questions are important. After all, everybody will be watching me!

ICCEC Archbishop to dedicate Christ the King facility Jan. 26

The most Rev. Randolph Adler, Patriarch of the International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church (ICCEC) will officiate and preach at the dedication and consecration of the new facilities of Christ the King Church Sunday, Jan. 26. The service will begin at 10 a.m. in the new sanctuary, 4881 Ga. Hwy. 34 East, between Peachtree City and Newnan.

Covenant will offer Fresh Start seminar

Covenant Presbyterian Church will offer a Fresh Start Divorce Recovery seminar Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25, at the church on Ga. Hwy. 314. The seminar is sponsored by Fresh Start Seminars in Duluth which also offers an array of study materials for those unable to attend.

Religion Briefs

Opinion

Unemployed get extended benefits
By MAC COLLINS
Congressman

Last week marked the beginning of the 108th Congress. With 229 Republicans, 204 Democrats, one Independent, and one vacant seat, Representative Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) was elected, and sworn in to serve his third term as speaker of the House of Representatives. Shortly thereafter, the Oath of Office was administered by the Speaker to each newly elected Member of the House and the House Rules for the 108th Congress were adopted. Once again, it is a tremendous privilege to have been elected for a sixth term to represent the people of Georgia in the United States House of Representatives.

Sanity check on SUVs, terrorists
By BILLY MURPHY
Laugh Lines

There is a lot I can understand about our culture, but come on, we are nuts. I thought it was dumb enough when the lady came up with the failure-free gym program. For example, so kids wouldn't feel failure during skipping rope, she had them remove the rope. That's right, they have two kids simulating turning the rope and the child in the middle is jumping up and down.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Why not business HQ buildings on Southside?

Let's focus on maintaining, and even improving the quality of life in Fayetteville and all of Fayette County. Of particular interest now is the Southside Plan currently scheduled for change at the Jan. 16 [Fayetteville] City Council meeting.

To fit F'ville's image, install neon digital courthouse clock

I have often found that words of sensationalism tend to foment not only a keen interest within readers, but also incite genuine human emotion, even when genuine human is not warranted. Whether accurate or not, I have compiled a priority list of sorts for this wonderful city of Fayetteville, a city that day by day grows increasingly more diluted in foliage and consequently, more analogous to Riverdale.

Forget restoring honored but divisive Rebel flag; support unifying banner

While campaigning for governor, Sonny Perdue said he favored a referendum on the Georgia state flag. He should live up to his campaign pledge. But the referendum should not be about the return of the 1956 flag. Be honest with yourself, that standard was designed not to honor Confederate ancestors but to stick a thumb in the eye of those wishing to end segregation.

Road shortfall is solely Mayor Brown's fault

Last week I wrote that [Peachtree City] Mayor [Steve] Brown squandered nearly a million dollars which was intended for critical road projects. Here's the full story.

No problems in PTC until Mayor Brown came along

Until Steve Brown came along, Peachtree City was the most successful planned community in the eastern United States. Until Steve Brown came along, Peachtree City was a gem in the state of Georgia, an economic powerhouse and a great place to live.

Tax incentive districts seem right way to go

Dear Mr. Mayor and councilmen, I wanted to forward the article to you, just in case you missed it in the AJC, "Self-taxing districts gain traction."

Teen needs unanswered in Fayette and Newton

I resided in Peachtree City from 1987 until 2001 when a career change dictated a move to Covington in Newton county 60 miles away, but a world away in law enforcement. Let me explain: Nov. 2 last year my son and eight of his so-called friends were out illegally making plastic bottles explode in yards. They apparently did this twice and one of the eight was bringing him home in a golf cart when pulled over by Gestapo-garbed police who reported it as if terroristic devices were being flung to hurt people. Aloof and arrogant, when I asked questions the lead officer said he didn't have time to discuss it with the likes of us.

Fayette officers are the finest

Recently two of my elderly neighbors fell in their homes. The 911 emergency people were called. They came immediately. They were very competent and did whatever was necessary to get these ladies to the hospital. Thankfully, they are both back home now.

Police officers deserve our thanks, better pay

This is a letter that's long overdue. I suppose that I'm like most folks and only see the police as a nuisance setting up speed traps and stuff like that. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Call your Congressmen to support tax reduction plan

Want some of your tax monies put back into your pocket? Then call Senator Zell Miller, Senator Saxby Chambliss, Congressman David Scott, Congressman Mac Collins, in support of President Bush's comprehensive job creation and economic growth plan. I support the President's plan for the following reasons:

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