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Settlement reached in BOE case

On June 6, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Vining issued a written order approving a settlement agreement between the Fulton County Board of Education and the plaintiffs in the long-running Hightower v. Westschool desegregation case

Roadside vending curtailed in Fulton

At its June 4 meeting, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution proposed by Vice Chairman William "Bill" Edwards to enact a moratorium on roadside vending permits in South Fulton.

Gosa named Substitute Teacher of the Year

The Substitute Teaching Institute at Utah State University has named Colintha Gosa, a retired 32-year teacher who now substitutes in the Fulton County School System, as its 2003 Substitute of the Year.

AARP and Atlanta History Center team up to preserve veterans history

The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, in partnership with the AARP and the Atlanta History Center, recently launched an effort to collect Georgia veterans's stories that will become part of the Veterans History Project (VHP).

Guardsmen move to Ft. Stewart for annual training

Right now, 4,000 soldiers of the 48th Infantry Brigade of the Georgia Army National Guard are scattered amongst the piney woods, sand and swamps of Fort Stewart near Savannah participating in their annual military training.

Corse retires from Clayton State

In the words of William Shakespeare, "Parting is such sweet sorrow."

CCSU info forum June 11

Clayton College and State University's summer Information Forum for non-traditional and transfer prospective students is set for Wednesday, June 11, from 6:15 p.m. until 8 p.m. in room 101 of the Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education. Non-traditional students are defined as those individuals who graduated from high school more than five years ago.

CCSU has record summer enrollment

For the third consecutive semester, Clayton College & State University has set a new student enrollment record.

Assistance line for disabled to start up Monday

People with physical or mental disabilities will be able to "DIAL" to find out about jobs, disability rights, housing and other issues when theFultonCountyDisability Information & Assistance Line (DIAL) starts June 16.

Oxendine offers safety tips for summer

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine urges Georgians to keep fire safety in mind when enjoying summer activities such as grilling and camping.

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