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Duncan
Park faces more problems
It's
like something out of a bad science fiction movie. A quiet, little town
goes about its daily routine while, unknown to its citizens, a dangerous
and potentially lethal "thing" slowly grows in the shadowy
recesses of a local park facility.
Fairburn
holds budget retreat
The
Fairburn City Council held a budget retreat Monday to look at the past
year's achievements and the coming year's challenges.
Fulton
reviews budget
At
a budget work session last week, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners
received a mid-year review of the County's 2003 budgets.
New
director for general services
Fulton
County Manager Thomas C. Andrews has selected Willie A. Hopkins Jr.
to be the county's General Services Department director.
Hartsfield
receives grants
Governor
Sonny Perdue last week joined United States Department of Transportation
Secretary Norman Mineta to accept three grants for Hartsfield Atlanta
International Airport totaling more than $45 million for security and
noise mitigation enhancements.
Listening
session set next week
Fulton County Commission
Vice Chairman William "Bill" Edwards will host his third 2003
quarterly "Listening Session" August 28 to hear public comments
about county services in District 7, which he represents.
Fun
day at Tri-Cities High
South Fulton residents
are invited to a fun family day September 6, at Tri-Cities High School.
Sports
SCAT
recognizes Georgia All-Stars
The Southern Crescent
Aquatic Team has announced its Georgia All-Stars for the 2002-2003
combined long course/short season. These swimmers have been recognized
by Georgia Swimming for achieving outstanding times in one or more
event in the past year. Awards are based on USA Swimming motivational
time standards.
PTC
Classic now taking applications
The
Peachtree City Running Club is accepting applications for the 22nd
running of the Peachtree City Classic road race, scheduled for Saturday,
Oct. 18. The event actually consists of three separate races run on
three separate courses that morning.
CCSU
downs Lightning in exhibition
The
Clayton College & State University men's soccer team opened its
exhibition season with 7-1 victory Sunday over the Lightning Soccer
Club U-18 squad at Laker Field.
Smith
wins two golds at State Games of America
Haley
Smith, a 9-year-old Peachtree City Flash track athlete from Tyrone,
represented Georgia in the 2003 State Games of America in Connecticut.
She brought home two gold medals, competing against 9- and 10-year-olds
in the 800-meter run and 1,500-meter run, taking an early lead and
finishing strong in both races.
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