Twin gets life in prison for murdering innocent motorist while fleeing police

Marvin Edwin Mitchell admitted in a videotaped interview that he and his twin brother, Melvin, robbed the Fayetteville Ingles grocery store just before it closed Easter Sunday last year.

Former teacher pleads guilty to enticing student

A note passed between two students in a class at Whitewater Middle School last year led authorities to believe a social studies teacher was having an inappropriate relationship one of his students, according to prosecutors.

Schools address residency requirements

Fayette County schools have no plans to take legal action against parents of children who allegedly are enrolled in the school district illegally, as Henry County has done recently, but the issue does bring up the need to remind parents that proof of residency is a strict requirement.

Fayete bus maintenance program amoung top in nation

The Fayette County Board of Education's transportation department, hit hard by a June 1999 fire that destroyed the district's garage, has bounced back to be named among the top 10 maintenance programs in the nation by School Bus Fleet magazine.

First wave of school personnel reassigned, more to come

Faced with a tight budget for the next school year and the need to open two new schools with minimal new hires, the Fayette County School Board has approved the first round of staff restructuring that eliminates three top positions in administration.

Library Commission taps Daly to design renovation and expansion

The Peachtree City Library Commission took another step towards a possible bond referendum for library renovation and expansion on Wednesday evening. The commission approved the choice of the Leo Daly architectural firm to come up with the conceptual design and cost estimate for the project.

Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum unveiled

The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce arrived at the Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force World War II Flying Museum Tuesday afternoon for a ribbon cutting welcoming them into the Chamber. The museum is located at Falcon Field in Peachtree City and is an educational resource for local citizens and students.

Buckhead Brewery opens Monday

The opening of a new restaurant in the area always draws a good crowd and local citizens should be excited by Peachtree City's newest offering, Buckhead Brewery.

DAPC hopes letter will clear up issues surrounding failed restaurant contract

The Development Authority of Peachtree City has asked its attorney to craft a legal opinion in an effort to quiet complaints of mismanagement leveled against the athority by the original operators of the restaurant inside the Tennis Center.

Fundraising begins for final phase of All Children's Playground

Fundraising for the third and final phase of the Luther T. Holt Memorial All Children's Playground is underway, and the effort has received a boost from two prominent local men.

Police Blotter

Senoia traffic fines going up

If you're caught speeding in Senoia, it's going to cost you a lot more next week.

Pre-K registration continues tomorrow

Parents may still register their children for voluntary pre-Kindergarten classes at their districted elementary schools through tomorrow, April 26.

Senoia insurance costs rise

City officials in Senoia are simmering over their latest insurance costs.

Newnan marks 175 years this weekend

From trolley rides to parades, the city of Newnan's 175th anniversary this weekend will have something for everone.

African-American Alliance opens museum

The African-American Alliance has opened an African-American Heritage Museum and Research Center in Newnan.

Months of events mark Newnan Presbyterian's 175th Anniversary

Newnan Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2003 with a host of special services and activities.

 

Sharpsburg man honored for technical writing

Eugene S. Larson of Sharpsburg has been named an associate fellow of the Society for Technical Communication (STC).

Coweta's Faith Lutheran plans groundbreaking Sunday

Members of Faith Lutheran Church will have a goundbreaking ceremony for their new church this Sunday. Worship will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Ga. Highway 34. The congregation will then proceed to the building site on Fisher Road for a service and picnic lunch.The church also will host a mission festival May 4 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Sunday school will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 and dinner that evening at 5:30 p.m. For further information, call the church office, 770-253-6565

Time to consider West Nile prevention

A mosquito spreads the West Nile virus to you by feeding on the blood of an infected bird and then biting you. People over the age of 50 are at the greatest risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus. Fortunately, only a small proportion of people infected with West Nile virus experience severe illness. However, everyone should take care to minimize exposure to mosquito bites.

New cancer tool at Newnan Hospital

Each year, the President proclaims April Cancer Control Month to call attention to advances against cancer and rededicate the nation to fighting the disease.

ABWA award dinner Tuesday

The Coweta chapter of the American Business Women's Association, Coweta Chapter meets April 15 at 6:30p.m. at the Special Events Center in Newnan for its annual Awards Dinner.

Sports

CCSU athletes have local ties

Some local athletes continue to perform well at the collegiate level, as evidenced by reports from two events last weekend.

Opinion

Our teens need a little less law and more parents 'handling' things
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

It's a whole new world at home when The Wife goes away for a week
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

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