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Bank robber dies in shoot out with police officer

The bank robber who died when he was shot by a police officer in Union City Tuesday morning bagged the cash himself in a small zippered bag he brought to the heist, according to an account of the robbery provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Union City resident gets back on the stage in a big way

Union City resident Sharan Mansfield started acting at the very early age of three years old. She doesn’t remember much about the play, other than the fact that she played an Indian princess. Now, Mansfield gives life to the role of Viola four nights a week in the successful comedy, “Veranda,” being staged at Ansley Park Playhouse in Atlanta.

Bioterrorism training received by Fairburn

In today’s world, you have to be ready for anything, whether it’s the occasional antacid to quell the fire from an indigestible dinner or a handy pair of rubber gloves to open the daily mail in case of a “white powder incident.”

Local racers to race for six days in Brazil

Russell Bobbitt and Heidi Landon are going to Brazil for the 78th annual International Six Days Enduro Race and Bobbitt’s mother, Bonnie, is doing everything she can to help finance the trip.

No election in Palmetto

There will be no waiting up late this November waiting for election results in Palmetto.

Parks department needs help developing program

The Fulton County Parks Department is asking for help from the community on planning an effective park program. Four public hearings will take place over the next two weeks to discuss the 10 year Master Plan.

New chairperson named for Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Fulton County has named member Camille Finley as its new Board Chair.

Educational Fair set for October 18

Parents from six Fulton County elementary and middle schools are invited to a Supplemental Educational Services Vendor Fair October 18, from 9-11 a.m. at the Teaching Museum South,689 North Ave., Hapeville, Georgia 30354

Voters have options in Palmetto election

Voters have three ways to cast ballots for theNovember 4, 2003, Special Election for the Fulton Commission chair (District 1 office): absentee by mail, absentee in-person, and election day.

Today is Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Governor Sonny Perdue and Georgia’s mayors have proclaimed Oct. 15 as Breast Cancer Prevention and Awareness Day in Georgia. They join people throughout the state to simultaneously acknowledge the importance of breast cancer screening in saving lives during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Christian City’s Fall Festival Saturday

Christian City will host its 25th annual Fall Festival Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Christian City campus.

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