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Fayette-Coweta
Connector: FORE!
When TDK Boulevard
is extended from Peachtree City into Coweta County, motorists will be
under the path of aircraft departing Falcon Field and potentially in
the path of errant golf balls from the fifth hole of the Planterra Ridge
golf course.
Tyrone
annexes for 120 luxury homes
In the next three
to four years Tyrone will feature a neighborhood comparable to Peachtree
City's expensive North Cove and Fayetteville's Whitewater Creek.
High
school, middle school boundaries change this year
Due to the early
opening of Whitewater High School next year at the LaFayette Educational
Center, the Fayette County School System has announced that it will
implement school boundary changes for secondary students at the beginning
of the 2003-2004 academic year one year earlier than planned.
PTC
police probe fatal shooting at Twiggs Corner
A Peachtree City
woman died Saturday of what police are calling a suicide, although the
matter is still under investigation.
New
authority to have some familiar faces
Management of Peachtree
City's amphitheater and tennis center will be handed over to a new seven-member
"sports and recreation" authority that will have some familiar
faces on it, according to a plan endorsed by the City Council.
PTC
'press release' about former mayor's letter has upset some council members
A
press release authored by Mayor Steve Brown and Councilman Steve Rapson
to rebut a critical letter to the editor from former mayor Bob Lenox
has caused a stir among other council members.
Southside
items tabled by council
As
expected, the Fayetteville City Council tabled at last Thursday's meeting
every item relating to the southside master plan until Feb. 6.
Traffic
light coming to Hwy. 74 south and Dividend Dr.
The Peachtree City
City Council has unanimously approved spending $21,000 so a traffic
signal can be built at the intersection of Ga. Highway 74 and Dividend
Drive.
English
to speak at Chamber banquet
This year's annual
meeting and awards banquet for the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce,
slated for Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center,
will feature Superior Court Judge Paschal English. "Pappy,"
as he is known to millions of people who viewed the popular reality
TV show "Survivor," was chosen from over 100,000 entrants
to appear on the fourth run known as the "Survivor Marquesas"
show.
Power
Parade artist recognized
"Walking Brigade
for the Power Parade" is the 2003 slogan for the 14th annual Fayette
Youth Protection Home's Power Parade, scheduled for April 21-25. This
event asks all elementary school children to take home envelopes and
use them to collect donations from neighbors, friends and businesses
to benefit the Friday and Johnson Homes for abused and neglected children.
Vascular
screening sessions next week
Residents living
in and around Peachtree City can be screened next week to reduce their
risk of having a stroke.
Veterans
memorial brick project to end soon
Time is running
out for local residents who have delayed ordering memorial bricks for
friends and family members who have served in the military, according
to a spokesman for Peachtree City VFW Post 9949, the project's sponsor.
FMS
student moving on in geography competition
Walker Rogers, a
sixth-grade student at Fayette Middle School, won the school-level competition
of the National Geographic Bee earlier this month and gets a chance
at a $25,000 college scholarship.
Nigro
earns Eagle rank
McIntosh High School
senior Ryan Nigro has been awarded Eagle rank in the Boy Scouts of America
for his accomplishments as a scout in Troop 279 in Peachtree City. He
received his award in special ceremonies conducted by Troop 279, sponsored
by Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Fayette
native stands out at Academy
Midshipman Sara
K. Salter of Fayetteville is serving as band company commander at the
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.
Landmark
students serve homeless mission
"Will you give
me the coat off your back?" This was a question that was asked
of Landmark Christian School's third-graders. Their response was, "Yes,
and what other needs do you have?"
SAR
honors flag display
The
Chick-fil-A at Fayetteville Towne Center was recently recognized by
the Marquis de Lafayette chapter of Sons of the American Revolution
for its display and care of the American flag.
Diabetes
group meets Tue.
Dr.
Michael Dombek will be the guest speaker for the Fayette Diabetes Association's
meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Bank community
room on Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville. He is a podiatrist who will
speak on foot care for the Type 1 (insulin-dependent) and Type 2 (diet,
exercise, medication) diabetic. For more information, call Ivy Lockett
at 770-487-2862.
Noel
November requests now accepted
The Fayette County
Board of REALTORS is now accepting requests for the 2003 Noel November
proceeds.
Oxendine
urges Georgians to review their coverage during Get Smart About Insurance
Week
When it comes to
insurance, knowledge is your best policy. That's why Georgia Insurance
Commissioner John W. Oxendine and the National Association of Insurance
Commissioners are encouraging consumers to get smart about their coverage
during the second annual Get Smart About Insurance Week, Jan. 20-24
Braelinn
makes it two years in a row
Braelinn Elementary
has become the first school in the nation to complete its two-year certification
as a Positive Label School. The school became the first in the nation
to become positive label certified through the Kamaron Institute's Casey
program last year.
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