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PTC Mayor Brown wants regional approach to traffic problems

Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown's One World vision of regional cooperation took another step forward Tuesday afternoon.

Fulton's growth slows

Fulton County remained the state's most populous county in figures released yesterday by the Census Bureau.

Speed in Fairburn a concern

Fairburn residents want the speeding on West Campbellton Road slowed down.

Fairburn council OK's child care plan

During Monday's Fairburn City Council meeting, the council approved the Board of Education and Sheltering Arms conceptual site plan for the development of a child care facility and nature area on a portion of the Campbell Elementary School campus.

Shannon Mall benefit event ongoing

Shoppers visiting Shannon Mall for the latest fashion trends for spring can also purchase a $5 ticket for a chance to win a child-size playhouse.

CCSU marketing 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.

Art contest coming up

Last week, U.S. Rep. David Scott announced his participation in the 22nd annual High School Congressional Art Competition. High school students throughout the 13th Congressional District have been invited to submit their works of art for the competition.

Fayetteville woman to hold craft fair/yard sale to raise money for Hope House

Hope House, a children's respite care center in Union City, is a nonprofit facility. Both Hope House and the Southwest Christian Hospice depend solely on donations and gifts from individuals, churches, businesses, civic groups and foundations.

Proposed ethics changes rejected

After months of review and revision, today a majority of the Board of Commissioners refused to enhance the Fulton County Code of Ethics. The legislation proposed by Commissioner Emma I. Darnell (D-District 5), would have tightened the code and given the ethics board teeth. The vote was 4-3 to reject the plan.

Army supports families with toll-free hotline

The U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center is supporting families of deployed soldiers by providing a toll-free Family Assistance Hotline.

Red Cross serves military by connecting service members and their families

Many citizens are looking for ways to support and show their appreciation for American military personnel now deployed throughout the world. The American red Cross is continuing to support the military community through its Armed Forces Emergency Services program.

Fairburn's Atlanta City Church presents 'Eternity' April 18-27

Atlanta City Church invites the community to its annual presentation of "Eternity: The Ultimate Experience," a hard-hitting drama about life after death.

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