The Fayette Citizen-News Page

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

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