Friday, March 14, 2003

News

Atlanta passengers may now fly Hooters Air

Travelers using Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport have another travel option.

International Affairs to have office here

At the March 5 meeting of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, District 2 Commissioner Robb Pitts sponsored a resolution establishing a new Fulton County Office of International Affairs.

"Moment of silence" bill introduced

Congressman David Scott introduced legislation this week in the House of Representatives that will provide for a period of quiet reflection at the opening of every school day. Scott's legislation would give students a short moment of calming reflection from the stressful realities of the world and the school day.

Red Oak receives revitalization grant

The Housing Authority of Fulton County (HAFC) has won a $17 million grant from HUD to revitalize South Fulton County's Red Oak community with new housing and services.

Record response to CCSU open house causes venue change

As the old saying goes... "due to overwhelming demand," the Clayton State Office of Recruitment's Spring Laker Day Open House has had to move into the two largest facilities on campus Spivey Hall and the Athletics & Fitness Center.

Landmark student is perfect Wordmaster

Landmark Christian School sixth-grader Joel Christian recently won highest honors in this year's WordMaster Challenge, a national language arts competition entered by over 250,000 students annually.

Clayton State's Center for Experiential Learning Opens Doors in Peachtree City

A Student Success Story

Clayton State's Batman... Dr. Stephen Burnett, Bat Expert

To the bat cave or to Clayton State, if you're biology professor Dr. Stephen C. Burnett, expert on bioacoustics and the echolocation calls of bats. An authority on the furry winged creatures of the night, Burnett specializes in Eptesicus fuscus, commonly known as the big brown bat.

Sports

Soccer teams staying busy this week

The local soccer teams had good games this week, in preparation for a busy weekend.

Chiefs and Indians stay perfect with wins

McIntosh's varsity baseball team got a 4-2 win over Spalding County on Wednesday to improve to 4-0. Ryan Schwartz got the win, giving up one hit and walking one batter while going the distance. Spalding got their two runs in the fourth inning when the Chiefs made three errors. McIntosh scored their runs on several passed balls and wild pitches as well as a sacrifice fly from Brent Rosa.

Panther Relays set for Saturday

The Starr's Mill track team will host the Panther Relays beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday.