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Target:
North PTC
It's official: Target
is aiming for Peachtree City.
BOE
defends shorter bus routes as kids have to walk farther
Responding to the
scores of angry parents who continued to flood the central office with
calls of complaint this week about drastically reduced bus routes, the
Fayette County school system issued an apology Tuesday morning.
Statement
from school board
Offering the safest
and most reliable transportation for all students is the number one
priority of the Fayette County School System's transportation department.
BOE
OKs McIntosh construction without $1.5 million to pay for it
The Fayette County School
Board will consider a number of options to raise the estimated
$1.56 million it needs to "top off" renovations and additions
at McIntosh High School, construction work it signed off on last week
by awarding a contract, even though it lacks the funding mechanism to
finish the job.
Girl,
15, in intensive care after PTC golf cart wreck
A youth remained
in hospital intensive care Tuesday after a golf cart careened out of
control and hit a tree near McIntosh High School, injuring two other
passengers, police said.
On
2nd thought: Tyrone eyes liquor vote again
If you thought the
discussion over a possible referendum allowing liquor by the drink in
Tyrone was over, think again.
Vigil
named to Board of Regents
Allan
Vigil is more than just the president and a successful owner of two
local Ford dealerships, he is also now a member of The University System
of Georgia's Board of Regents. Vigil was appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue
and is looking forward to the position.
PTC
considers $26m budget
Thank
goodness for Target.
Victim
testifies Fayette man molested her 'numerous times'
A
Dallas, Ga., woman, now 19, testified Monday that Craig Steven Ferrill
molested her "numerous times" at his south Fayette home during
a span of nearly three years that began when she was 11 years old.
School
openings almost flawless, officials say
Concerns
about changes in bus routes to elementary school students didn't completely
overshadow the opening day bright spots for Fayette schools on Monday.
County
historian to speak to Christian Women's Club
The Jonesboro/Fayetteville
Christian Women's Club invites all ladies to its next monthly meeting
Thursday, Aug. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Links Golf Club.
Police:
Harmony Village residents 'looted' apt.
Six
adults and three juveniles have been arrested after Peachtree City police
probed the theft of items from a unit at Harmony Village Apartments
last week.
Hipage
a part of Foreign Trade Zone
About
five years ago, two local industries approached the Development Authority
of Peachtree City and the Peachtree City Council about their desire
to have a Foreign Trade Zone. A Foreign Trade Zone allows companies
to import certain goods to either defer or delay applied reduced import
duties.
Tractor
pull returns to Turin for ninth straight year
For
the past eight years, an average of 2,000 people per year have attended
the Turin Antique Farm Power Show and Tractor Pull. Despite a different
parade route this year, the event should be equally as successful.
CCSU
classes offered in Peachtree City
Clayton College
and State University is offering both credit and non-credit courses
at the Fayette County Higher Education Center, located in the Peachtree
City Tennis Center at 10 Planterra Way. Fall classes will be starting
soon. For further details, contact Jerri Hager in Clayton State's Division
of Continuing Education, at 770-961-3416 or e-mail jerrihager@mail.clayton.edu.
Police:
Lewd phone calls lead to arrest
A south Fayette
man has been arrested for making several lewd phone calls.
Blackrock
Foundation helps get new schools ready
The first day of
school went smoothly throughout Fayette, especially at two of the county's
newest facilities thanks to the efforts of many volunteers.
Lake
City man arrested for molesting girl
A
Lake City man has been arrested for molesting a 12-year-old girl at
a residence in Fayetteville in June, police said.
Risque
photo leads to arrest of Fville man
A north Fayette
man has been arrested for cajoling a 15-year-old Tyrone girl into posing
partially naked for a photo with him, police said.
Quick-Turner
reunion coming in Sept.
The
5th Annual Quick-Turner reunion is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6.
The Turner-Quicks lived in Fayette County and contiguous counties.
PTC's
Braelinn Kroger to lose driver's license facility
The driver's license
renewal center at the Braelinn Village Kroger in Peachtree City will
close for good Thursday, Aug. 21.
Collins
staff to visit Peachtree City
U.S. Rep. Mac Collins
has once again instituted office hours in Peachtree City.
Town
Hall Meeting To Discuss Fayette County School Issues To Be Held At Peachtree
City's Holly Grove A.M.E. Church
The
Fayette County NAACP Branch Education Committee and the Public Policy
Development of the Southeast Region Inc. will host a public forum, town-hall
style meeting on Fayette County school issues. It is scheduled for Saturday,
Aug. 23, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Holly Grove A.M.E. Church.
Second
meeting of Southern Crescent Toastmasters at CCSU tomorrow
The
Southern Crescent Toastmasters Club will have its second official meeting
tomorrow at the Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education at Clayton
College & State University in Morrow. The meeting will run from
noon until 1 p.m. and will be held in room 203 of the Downs Center.
New
state hunting regulations available
The 2003-2004 Georgia
Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide now is available announces the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.
This guide provides information on season dates, bag limits, hunting
licenses, wildlife management areas and much more and is available at
www.gohuntgeorgia.com and at over 1,200 license agents, including Bass
Pro Shops, Wal-Mart, K-Mart and outdoor sporting goods stores. "The
hunting regulations guide is designed to help hunters understand the
laws and regulations for hunting in Georgia," said WRD Chief of
Game Management Todd Holbrook. "We recommend that even experienced
hunters take a look at the new regulations to note any changes to their
favorite hunting areas or activities."
First
Lady's summer safety tips
This summer, First
Lady Mary Perdue is emphasizing the issue of children's safety.
Question
and Answer Column from Georgia Insurance and Fire Commissioner John Oxendine
Pick
up a good book
Summer reading can
prevent problems for all seasons
Police
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