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Duncan Park negotiations finally successful?

Fairburn's Duncan Park could soon reopen.

Millage rates rollback approved

Board President Katie Reeves announces that for the fourth consecutive year, the Fulton County Board of Education has approved a rollback of tax millage rates. The rollback, which was approved at a called meeting May 21, means a bottom line of no tax increase.

Hartsfield responds to higher alert level

Aviation officials reinstated random vehicle inspections at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport last week in compliance with security regulations issued by the Transportation Security Administration. Representatives from the Atlanta Police Department and a private security company will conduct the random vehicle inspections.

GICC open house June 7

If your curiosity has been aroused by the shiny white building which has emerged at the intersection of Camp Creek Parkway and U.S. Highway 29, make plans to attend the Georgia International Convention Center's Community Day open house June 7 from 1-5 p.m.

Public meeting planned

The Fulton County Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on improvements to Will Lee Road from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 3 at Welcome All Park Recreation Center, 4255 Will Lee Road, College Park.

Students experience the Job Fair

District 7 Commissioner William "Bill" Edwards (center) greets Mrinal Shukla, (far right) a 17-year-old student interested in pursuing a career in public service, during the 2003 Summer Youth Job Fair recently held in College Park. Thousands of students, dressed in business attire and carrying resumés, attended the event and spoke with job recruiters from McDonald's, UPS, Atlanta Job Corps, the Army, the Northwest Youth Power mentoring group, and other local and national businesses. Also pictured (from left) are Mrinal's sister Medha, 12; and their father, O.P. Shukla, an engineer with the County's Public Works Department. The job fair was sponsored by the Department of Human Services, Office of Workforce Development. For more information, call 404-730-4751.

Creekside receives state grant

Creekside High School has received a $1,000 grant from the Georgia School Council Institute (GSCI) in recognition of their efforts to improve student achievement.

KB Home celebrating opening with coloring contest for kids

KB Home, formerly Colony Homes, the Atlanta area's second largest homebuilder, has made homeownership a reality for over 300,000 people and is celebrating its entry into the Atlanta market by sponsoring a coloring contest through which children can express what "home" means to them.

Oxendine announces hurricane campaign

Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine last week unveiled "Turn Around, Don't Drown," a new public-awareness campaign designed to warn citizens about the life-threatening dangers of inland flooding caused by hurricanes, tropical storms and torrential rains.

CCCS advice: Teach kids about money while on vacation

It's vacation time and many of us will head to the beach, the mountains or a theme park for some fun in the sun. Or maybe it's a week of family togetherness camping, fishing and hiking at a state or national park.

Scott votes yes on tax cuts

Late last week, Congressman David Scott voted for the final tax cut compromise between the Senate and House plans. Congressman Scott was one of only seven Democrats to support the plan, which passed the House by a vote of 231-200.

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