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School
Board listens in silence as parents plead for full return of bus service
The Fayette County
School Board, seemingly blind-sided by the growing ill will from parents
to changes in the district's busing policy, will form a "Transportation
Task Force" within the week, to come up some quick-fix compromises
for restoring service as soon as possible.
A
new county police force? No way, say 2 officials
Despite some rumors
to the contrary, two county officials strongly deny there are any plans
or intentions for making the Fayette County Marshal's Office into a
de facto county police department.
PTC
eyes rate hike to maintain current budget
Peachtree City taxpayers
who want to see what all the fuss has been about regarding the proposed
FY04 budget can download the document off the city's web page for personal
inspection. Hard copies are also available at City Hall.
Bad-mouthed
teen tackled by PTC cop
A police officer
who noticed a young girl crying on a cart path Saturday afternoon was
led right to the suspect who made several unsolicited remarks to her
moments before, police said.
PTC
man places 6th at Badwater Ultramarathon
Imagine
running from Fayette County to Chattanooga, in temperatures as high as
130 degrees and with a change in altitude of nearly 9,000 feet over the
length of the course.
Tyrone
to look at liquor issue again tomorrow night
Are
you a Tyrone resident who has wanted to get more involved in politics
or at least see how a town council meeting works? If so, you'll get
your chance this week.
Former
city attorney to argue again to council this week
This
time, Rick Lindsey may have dodged his own bullet.
PTC
police arrest 2 for check forgery at Wal-Mart
Two
College Park men were arrested last Tuesday after passing forged checks
at the Peachtree City Wal-Mart, police said.
Board
vote makes cell phones legal
Between
blocks of public testimony on school bus route changes, the Fayette
County Board of Education did manage to conduct some binding business
Monday night.
Limited
space remains for CCSU students at Fayette center
Although the fall
2003 semester at Clayton State started this past Monday morning, there
are still a few spaces open for previously enrolled students wishing
to attend classes at the Fayette County Higher Education Center in Peachtree
City.
PTC
Council sued for inaction on car wash appeal
The
Peachtree City Council has been sued for failing to vote on a property
owner's appeal of a plan for a car wash in the Kedron Village area that
was denied by the city's planning commission.
Scout
honored this weekend
Fayetteville Boy
Scout Troop 201 will recognize Sean David Wetli, 15, at an Eagle Scout
Court of Honor Sunday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. at the Woodcreek clubhouse
in Fayetteville. Sean was officially awarded the rank of Eagle Scout
by the Boy Scouts of America May 20 after completing the extensive requirements
set forth by that organization.
Deadline
for rafting trip signup is Aug. 22
The
Fayette County Recreation Department will take a trip to the Nantahala
River in North Carolina for a Whitewater Rafting Adventure. The cost
for this day trip is $60 per person (transportation included). Participants
must weigh a minimum of 60 lbs. This trip is perfect for families, first-timers,
and staff/corporate outings. Deadline for registration is Aug. 22. Space
is limited. Call 770-461-9714 for details.
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