Wednesday, April 9, 2003

News

PTC grapples with plunging tax revenues

A stupefied Georgia House of Representatives gave approval to a more than $16 billion budget on Monday and sent it back to the Senate, even though it lacks millions in funds to pay for it. The hope is that between additional Senate cuts and a reconsidered increase in the tobacco tax, a balanced spending plan can be reached.

New PAC makes 'direct' entry into PTC fray

A new political action committee dedicated to seeing "qualified" candidates elected to Peachtree City Council seats has hit the ground running.

Hundreds brave rain at F'ville rally to pay tribute to American POWs

Friday's "Rally 'Round the Troops" felt as much like an old fashioned revival service as it did a political and patriotic gathering, as hundreds of local residents turned out to show their support for those fighting the war with Iraq, as well as to say thanks to those who've served before.

Aviation parts supplier relocates to PTC

The largest supplier of aircraft parts and pilot supplies in the world, Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company, is coming to Peachtree City.

Churches schedule Holy Week services

Christian churches all over the Southside are preparing for one of the holiest times of the church year, Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter, which will be celebrated this year from Palm Sunday, April 13, through Easter Sunday, April 20. Congregations are planning everything from Easter egg hunts to foot washings, from re-creations of the Last Supper to somber Tenebrae services, from pageants portraying the life of Christ to those depicting the death of Christ, all leading to the joyous celebration of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Senate passes bill requiring cops to adopt chase policies

State Sen. Mitch Seabaugh wants to require all Georgia police agencies to plan how they will deal with pursuits, particularly those which cross over into other jurisdictions.

Worker rescued from trench

A man who was accidentally buried in a trench April 1 while working on a water line project was rescued by firefighters.

Group therapy program to help young victims of sexual assault

The youngest victims of sexual assault now have an outlet to vent their emotions thanks to a new therapeutic program being offered by the Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center.

Local man works with U.S. rockets

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. On a remote stretch of high desert, on the edge of California's Mojave Desert, the son of a Tyrone couple is playing a part in aviation's future from a place steeped in legendary exploits of aviation's past.

Fayette County has wealth of book clubs for avid readers

Thomas Jefferson once said, "I live for books." Many people in Fayette County seem to share that sentiment. Nowhere is this more evident than by the growing number of book clubs in the county. Book clubs give people a chance to share their love of reading and their thoughts on the book selected for that month. They also give club members a chance to socialize and a few hours away from the everyday stresses of work and home. For some voracious readers, it also gives them some good suggestions of books to read while they search for their next literary fix.

Debaters bound for nationals

Members of the debate team at Starr's Mill High School are quickly gaining both local and national notoriety.

Landmark leadership for the future

Landmark Christian School's board of directors is pleased to announce that Landmark has a new Headmaster. Matt Skinner will take the reigns in this new position April 14.

CCSU to sponsor war coverage panel

In conjunction with Clayton State's Communication and Media Studies program, the University's Lyceum program will sponsor a panel session entitled "The Art of War Coverage" tomorrow at noon in room 47 of the University's Business and Health Sciences Building.

Emory recognizes top local students

The following local residents were named to the Dean's List of Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia for the 2002 Fall Semester.

CCSU marketing management students experiment on Heinz ketchup

Never let it be said that education at Clayton State is confined to the classroom, or that all learning comes out of textbooks.

Register for WalkAmerica to raise money for March of Dimes

Saturday, April 26, will be a good day for a walk.

New convention center capitalizes on location

Airport's fifth runway leads to new facility

PSC advises users of prepaid calling cards

Prepaid calling cards (also known as "debit cards" or "phone cards") are a hot commodity in the telecommunications industry. You can find them at your local convenient store, grocery store, service station, or many other retail outlets that make these cards available.

Police Blotter

Obituaries

Wedding Announcements

Real Estate

Residential remodelers report confidence going into 2003

Professional remodeling switched into lower gear at the end of 2002 as residential property owners put off significant additions and improvements in response to weaker economic conditions and seasonal factors, according to results of the National Association of Home Builders' Remodeling Market Index, released in late January. Remodelers reported a fairly weak amount of activity near the end of what was overall a very strong year for home improvements.

Habitat home underway in College Park

The Metro South Association of Realtors and the Metro South Chapter of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association are working with Habitat for Humanity to build a Habitat House in College Park.

Spring Ball recognizes top Realtors

The Fayette County Board of Realtors recently held its annual Spring Ball at the Atlanta Airport Hilton Hotel with over 400 in attendance. This membership event recognizes those members who achieve status in the Million Dollar Club as well as the highly anticipated awards for Rookie of the Year, Affiliate of the Year and the President's Award.

Avery Park to host Designer Kitchen Showcase

Kitchens are becoming the hub of the household, and with good reason. Kitchens have become multi-use rooms, often connected to family rooms and eating areas, while traditional living and dining rooms are going the way of the smoking parlor.

SummerGrove event features free golf

Who says nothing in life is free?

New opportunities now available at Lakeside on Redwine

Lakeside on Redwine, John Wieland's master-planned neighborhood in prestigious Fayetteville, announces the availability of 43 new homesites in The Summit.

New faces in new places

Northgate students bring 'Monet's Garden' to Avery Park

The interior design class at Northgate High School is busy preparing for the upcoming Kitchen Showcase at Avery Park. The class has been commissioned to design the kitchen of a Live Oak Construction home in the community.

Record crowd hears HBA economic forecast

If the size of the crowd was any indication, the state of the economy is a big concern for members of the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia.

Kids become virtual home builders

Middle school teachers now have a new educational tool that supplements core classroom lessons and engages students by using gaming technology to present real-life, home building challenges, thanks to the National Association of Home Builders.

Jernigan top agent again

Myra Jernigan has made it an even dozen that's how many times she has earned the Agent of the Year title for Century 21 Scarborough Properties in Tyrone.

Metro Brokers' 2002 numbers look good

The numbers are in for 2002, and Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate is the Southern Crescent's (Coweta, Fayette, Clayton and Henry counties) top real estate company according to a new study by Smart Numbers.

Bullard reports on state of company

With the exception of very low interest rates, 2002 was considered an average year in terms of residential real estate market conditions. Still, Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty excelled in many areas.

Eagle's Tour of Homes set for May 9-18

Eagle's Landing Country Club and Eagle's Brooke Golf & Country Club, Killearn Properties' two communities in Henry County, will host the Eagle's Tour of Homes from Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 18.

Bullard makes top 25

Metro South-based Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty continues to climb upward the Atlanta Business Chronicle's listing of "Atlanta's Top 25 Residential Real Estate Companies."

Builder meeting April 17

Members of the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia will hear about "Risk Management on the Job Site" at their monthly meeting, scheduled for Thursday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center.

Senior seminar scheduled

Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty will hold a free real estate seminar for seniors on two upcoming days later this month.

Former Falcon purchases Bear Creek

A group of investors led by Jessie Tuggle, former All-Pro linebacker with the Atlanta Falcons, has purchased the golf course and undeveloped lots at Bear Creek Golf and Country Club, a 563-acre master-planned community off West Chapel Hill Road in Douglas County.

Wetlands observation deck now open

A wetlands observation deck, dedicated to the memory of the late Howard Morgan, a former Peachtree City mayor who was a member of the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, was built by the Rotary Club in conjunction with the Southern Conservation Trust.

Bullard ranks high among Coldwell Banker affiliates

Coldwell Banker Bullard was No. 48 among Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation's 1,260 affiliate companies across the nation in total units sold during the fourth quarter of 2002.

 

Business

WORKTEC comes through for FC&A

For more than a dozen years, Frank Cawood & Associates has counted on WORKTEC to assist its workforce when business booms.

Mail Boxes Etc. changes to UPS Store

As part of a national re-branding campaign, the Mail Boxes Etc. at Kedron Shopping Center, 1029 Peachtree Pkwy. N., Peachtree City, will change its name to The UPS Store ­ and the name isn't all that's changing.

Group VI unveils new ULMA facility

Peachtree City's Group VI Corporation and ULMA Packaging Systems, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of ULMA's new North American offices, warehouse, distribution, and technical support center located off of I-575 in the Cherokee County Airport Industrial Park in Canton. Group VI Corporation was the general contractor for the building, designed by Barker, Cunningham, Barrington, P.C.

Newnan Community Theatre brings beloved classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" to life

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is one of the most beloved books of all time. Perhaps that is why performances of it at Newnan Community Theatre are already selling out and the curtain has yet to rise.

Former PTC resident publishes collection of stories and assorted writings

Some people set goals to lose weight or to run and finish a race. Jeff Martindale's goal was to write and publish a book. He recently accomplished this goal when his book "Random Thoughts: A Collection of Creative and Other Writings" was self-published by iUniverse.com.

Touch a Truck returns to PTC for third year

Are you or someone you know impressed with vehicles of impressive size or importance? If so, the Touch a Truck event taking place in the parking lot of the Peachtree City Recreation Department off of McIntosh Trail, is something you may want to check out.

An open letter to the cool people in Fayette

I am searching for cool people and good stories.

County historian to speak tomorrow

Carolyn Cary, Fayette County Historian, will speak at Heritage of Peachtree Retirement Community tomorrow at 1 p.m. The discussion will focus on the history of Fayette County and is free and open to the public.

Georgia Heartland Humane Society hosts old fashion bazaar

The second annual Four Paws Sake Old Fashion Bazaar returns to the Fayetteville Gazebo this Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Georgia Heartland Humane Society and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit companion animals.

Registration for Victorian Day Camp set for Saturday

It's time once again to register girls for the Victorian Adventures summer day camp. This year, Victorian Adventures, under the direction of Michele Cox, will be offering the popular 1800s day camp, and will also offer two weeks of camp with a Colonial theme.

Auditions for "The Music Man" coming soon

Fayette Players and Community Theatre is getting ready to present their fourth Broadway musical this summer. They will bring "The Music Man" to Sams Auditorium in Fayetteville this summer and auditions for this beloved musical will take place at Sandy Creek High School starting Monday, Apr. 14.

Taste of Georgia at Peeples Elem.

The smells of Georgia's three "P's" peanuts, pecans, and peaches wafted through the halls of Peeples Elementary as students in the third grade at Peeples Elementary in Fayetteville recently enjoyed "A Taste of Georgia."

OLM stages Hunger Banquet

With millions of people across the globe starving to death on a daily basis, many local high school students do not see the actual tragedy that is taking place. The students at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School in Fayette County learned the lesson of global starvation the hard way March 12.

Groundbreaking for new museum at Little White House

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will break ground on the new Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Museum Saturday, Apr. 12 at 2 p.m. The groundbreaking, which will coincide with the Little White house's annual Commemorative Ceremony on the 58th anniversary of Roosevelt's death, will feature remarks from Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, Roosevelt's grandaughter, as well as music from the Ft. benning Unfantry Center Band and color guard presented by the United States Marine Corps Logistic Base of Albany.

Dogwood Festival set for this weekend in Atlanta

How about spending some time in the park this weekend? Piedmont Park is hosting the annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival Friday through Sunday and visitors will enjoy a fun-filled weekend that will include art exhibits, entertainment, food and more.

Religion

Reflection on Easter memories
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

Note: We were distressed to learn Tuesday that Dr. Hatcher took a fall at the church Monday night and sustained serious damage to his knee. At press time Tuesday, he spoke to us from Fayette Community Hospital where he was awaiting word on surgery, possibly Wednesday. We sincerely wish him a speedy recovery and are reprinting one of his Easter columns from a past issue.

Nativity Episcopal announces Easter services, activities

Holy Week begins at the Episcopal Church of Nativity with two services on Palm Sunday, April 13. All outdoor services will be held indoors in case of rain.

St. Andrew's Episcopal makes plans for Holy Week, Easter

Holy Week services at St. Andrew's-in-the-Pines begin with Palm Sunday Holy Communion Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30, 9:15 and 11 a.m. There will be a palm procession at both the 9:15 and 11 a.m. services. At 7 p.m. there will be a dramatic reading.

Catholic Church of St. Gabriel announces activities, Masses for Holy Week, Easter

The Catholic Church of St. Gabriel in Fayetteville will begin the celebration of Holy Week with a joint blessing of palms with the Episcopal Church of the Nativity, its next door neighbor, on Palm Sunday, April 13. Father Jimmy Adams of St. Gabriel's and Father Bob Hudak of Nativity will lead the joint blessing. Each congregation will then proceed to their individual churches for Sunday services.

Bethany's Easter performance is based on famous Da Vinci painting

Leonardo Da Vinci's painting of the Last Supper will provide the theme for Bethany United Methodist Church's performance of "Lord, is it I?" Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Tyrone first Christian will present Easter musical April 13

The Chancel Choir of the First Christian Church of Tyrone will present a musical, "The Borrowed Tomb," Sunday, April 13, at 6 p.m. The musical drama depicts the events which led to the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Children's Choir to perform at F'ville's Outreach International Center April 19

The exotic rhythms of Africa blended with the harmony of children's voices will echo in Fayetteville Saturday, April 19, when the Watoto Children's Choir, "Concert of Hope," performs at the Outreach International Center on Jeff Davis Drive. The concert begins at 7 p.m.

His House Church plans 'Outdoor Easter Story' Friday

His House Community Church in Senoia will present a 15-acre tour of the "Outdoor Easter Story," Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The presentation will depict four scenes from the Easter story: the trial of Jesus, featuring historically accurate Roman soldiers from Living History Units in Georgia; the crucifixion of Jesus; the resurrection from the tomb; and the empty market place. A trailer will transport visitors to each scene along the 15-acre route. Groups are welcome.

F'ville First UMC plans day of service to the community

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will celebrate its second annual "Great Day of Service," Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this day of community work, church officials expect over 400 participants to complete 22 projects in Fayetteville and the surrounding areas.

'Borrowed Tomb' to be performed at Senoia First Baptist

The First Baptist Church of Senoia will present an Easter musical, "The Borrowed Tomb," Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. The play revolves around Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus as they struggle with loyalty before and during the crucifixion of Jesus. Their relationship with the other priests of the Sanhedrin, especially Caiaphas, becomes strained as they discover his plot to capture Jesus.

Newnan First Baptist presents 'Once Upon a Tree' April 18, 19, 20

The First Baptist Church of Newnan will present its Easter Pageant, "Once Upon A Tree," Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., and Easter Sunday, April 20, at 10:45 a.m.

Body of Christ church plans musical, financial seminar this month

The Body of Christ Church International, U.S.A., invites the community to attend its Easter musical, "Resurrection Celebration," Friday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m.

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Paving Fayette, choosing sides in PTC
By CAL BEVERLY
Publisher

Some thoughts on current events:

Avoiding airline bailouts and excessive CEO pay
By MAC COLLINS
Congressman

Airlines and bailouts

 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

BOE playing politics with Sandy Creek kids

The Citizen publishes informative and timely reports in its online edition on its website, www.thecitizennews.com, and I wish to comment on one of them.

Writer needs education on 'smears' against Catholics

This is in response to Mr. Krehbiel's letter regarding Muslims and the Vatican. I would like to educate Mr. Krehbiel on the Catholic Church.

Public libraries are cornerstone of American democracy

By profession I am a librarian and as I watch the war unfolding in Iraq, I can't help but think how lucky we are, as Americans, to live in a free society where we have free access to information at public libraries. America's public libraries are the cornerstone of our democracy.

Paper ignores some schools

Are you aware that Flat Rock Middle School and Sandy Creek High School are in Fayette County?

Spencer's death leaves hole

Re: The passing of Roger Spencer in Tyrone.

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