Friday, January 31, 2003

News

Annexations approved for Fairburn

Fairburn will now have more industrial property in its city limits.

Congressman Scott reacts to President's speech

Congressman David Scott (D-Ga.) issued the following statement in reaction to the President's State of the Union Address:

ARC grants announced

The Atlanta Regional Commission announced nine fourth-round recipients of Livable Centers Initiative planning grants totaling nearly $1 million in matched federal funds.

Fairburn lifts watering ban

Fairburn officials lifted the watering ban Monday night for homeowners this week after learning the state had dropped its ban.

Septic system workshop for homeowners

Did you know that a poorly functioning septic system is a potentially serious cause of water pollution?

Edwards to address chamber

Commissioner Bill Edwards will give his "State of South Fulton County" address at the February 13 Business Forum at the Georgia International Convention Center, 1902 Sullivan Road, College Park. Registration/networking begins at 7:30 a.m. with the breakfast/program to begin at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Landmark plans leadership culture

"There is a crisis of leadership in American society; the nation is being guided, not by leaders but by managers and its condition could be described as being over-managed and under-led," writes Tom Marshall in his book "Understanding Leadership."

Private School Application Process Begins Now for Fall 2003 School Year

Ready or not, now is the time for families to be researching their children's education options for fall.

Sports

Basketball teams battle as season nears end

Tuesday night's basketball action saw several local teams get key region wins, while others lost in tough contests.

McIntosh to send more swimmers to state meet

McIntosh High School's swim team has added state qualifiers in two events. Freshman Thomas Lucak qaulified in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 59.14, which was good enough for a fourth-place finish in the Clark-Oconee Swimming and Diving Invitational. McIntosh finsihed 10th out of 29 teams competing in the meet.