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Council races to be decided on Tuesday

Voters across South Fulton County head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in several key municipal and county elections.

New superintendent sworn into office

Fulton County’s new school superintendent was sworn in yesterday, just a week after former superintendent John Haro resigned.

Union City annexation back on track

Union City just keeps on growing.

Fairburn approves new municipal judge

The lawfirm of Collins and Jones was awarded the Fairburn city contract for Municipal Court Judge Monday night. Of the 18 solicited proposals, only three were received back. Judge Antone L. Allison and Judge Ronald J. Freeman, Sr. withdrew their proposal on September 25 leaving Donald J. Parrot, Sr. the only other contender for the position.

Suspect dies in car crash

If Beau Christian Reed planned to flee the area to avoid being arrested for last week’s savage attack on a hotel clerk in Peachtree City, he made one big slip-up.

Police found clues at hotel in rape case

Beau Christian Reed undoubtedly wanted to kill the Peachtree City hotel clerk whom he raped and set afire, according to Police Chief James Murray.

Tuesday's election results available on the web

Citizens may view FultonCounty’s Tuesday election results on the www.co.fulton.ga.us/registrationelections web site.

Fulton County to hold public auction

At an upcoming public auction, citizens will have an opportunity to purchase surplus goods from Fulton County, including office equipment, furniture, and motorcycles.

The new kids on the block are inviting the neighbors over to play

Sheltering Arms Child Development & Family Support will host a “Housewarming” for its newest early childhood education center on Tuesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m.ÊMembers of the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, co-sponsor of the event, will join other community supporters and the Sheltering Arms family for a cocktail reception at the center, which is located on the campus of Camp Creek Middle School, 4345 Welcome All Road, Atlanta. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to tour Sheltering Arms’ state-of-the-art preschool and child care facility, which is a prototype that will be replicated in three other South Fulton communities by Spring 2004. In lieu of housewarming gifts, guests are asked to donate a new teddy bear or book to be given to an infant, toddler, or preschooler during the holidays.

Mexican dance company visits Oak Knoll Elementary School

The Ballet Gran Folklorico de Mexico, an international Mexican dance company performed Friday, October 24 at Oak Knoll Elementary School in East Point. Students were enthralled by the performances given by the company.

Health care classes at CCSU facility in PTC

The Division of Continuing Education at Clayton College and State University will be offering healthcare training courses and certificate programs this coming January.

Landscaping workshops offered in November at Flat Creek Nature Center

Are your trees and shrubs drooping and losing their leaves early? Rainfall is back up to normal but most plants show the effects from drought for several years. Landscaping is a big investment of time and money. Learn how to save water and chemical use — and money — by a smart choice of plants. After all, fall is the best time to plant.

Edwards wants to hear residents' concerns

Fulton County Vice Chairman and District 7 Commissioner William “Bill” Edwards will host a third quarterly “Listening Session” for 2003 to hear public comments about County services in Southwest and South Fulton.

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