Friday, August 1, 2003

News

Hartsfield continues to grow

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and the Department of Aviation hosted an open house at the Hartsfield Development Program Technical Campus last week to unveil the conceptual designs for the Airport's East International Terminal.

Get ready for back-to-school with tax free shopping

The four-day tax-free holiday continues this weekend until midnight Aug. 3. The purpose of the tax-free holiday is to stimulate sales and to lessen the financial impact on parents getting their children ready to return to school.

Fairburn adopts purchasing manual

"Quality service. Responsible spending"

Board refuses church's request for variance

Five years ago Pastor Ronald Foster and his congregation began to make their dream of building a church nestled in the heart of the Hudson Subdivision a reality.

Union City passes new budget

The Union City Council presented its new budget proposal for fiscal year 2003-2004 at its monthly meeting July 15th. City Administrator Alan Grindstaff said "there were no major changes" this time around.

Question and Answer Column from Georgia Insurance and Fire Commissioner John Oxendine

Q: I'm planning to take a long vacation this year. Do I need any special insurance to cover me while I'm away from home? What about protection for my property while I'm gone?

Summer jobs end in celebration

More than 350 young participants in Fulton County's 2003 summer jobs program will celebrate the end of their work terms at a Summer Employment Youth Jam Saturday.

Fulton County Schools to return with changes, improvements

This is the third in a series of articles outlining the changes in our schools beginning with the 2003/2004 school year.

University bound students back to school checklist for 2003

Fall brings more than a seasonal change for the weather, it also brings first year university-bound students an unforgettable and life changing experience. While students prepare for their first year of college filled with excitement, anticipation and a little anxiety, General Growth Properties and Shannon Mall recommend planning ahead.

Sports

SCAT sends two swimmers to nationals

Joseph Redmon and Billy Jamerson of the Southern Crescent Aquatic Team have qualified for the USA Swimming National Championships Aug. 5-9 at the University of Maryland. Both swimmers qualified for nationals at the Junior National Championships in April, where they both won individual titles.

USTA youth tourney comes to town

Some of America's best young tennis players will be in town for the next week, competing in the USTA Girl's 14 Super National Hard Court Championships, tomorrow through Aug. 9 at the Peachtree City Tennis Center.

Coweta residents can play golf at Callaway for discounted rates

Residents of counties near The Resort at Callaway are invited to play golf at new resident rates.

Senoia Speedway results for July 26, 2003

In the Allan Vigil Ford Pro Late Model 50-lap event, Rusty Clanton recorded the fastest qualifying speed, then rolled a four on the dice, placing him in the fourth starting position. This advanced Scotty Ellis to the pole position with Korey Ruble joining him on the front row. When the green flag waved, Ellis jumped out in the lead with Ruble and Clanton close behind.