The Fayette Citizen-Special Sections

Wednesday, December 17, 2003

News

BOE finds money for teachers’ raises

Things are looking up financially for the Fayette County school system, enough so to make good on a pay raise for all employees starting in January.

Cooper Lighting brightens PTC job market by $6.5M

Cooper Industries will relocate the headquarters of its Cooper Wiring Devices division to Peachtree City next year, transferring as many as 40 executives from Long Island City, N.Y., to a new facility to be built adjacent to the company’s lighting division headquarters of Ga. Highway 74 South.

$4 billion Cooper sells more than just lighting fixtures

The decision by Cooper Industries to relocate another of its division headquarters to Peachtree City early next year may surprise people who thought the company’s Cooper Lighting operation here was all there is to Cooper Industries.

Godfrey, Sward resign from DAPC

And then there were three.

Local post offices deluged on busiest day

Last week, U.S. postal leaders declared Monday would be the service’s busiest of the year.

Many question higher gas prices in Fayette

Peachtree City convenience store owner Mike Hyde has nearly seen it all in his 30 years in business.

PTC leads in housing starts in ’03

Despite moratoriums on annexation and multi-family housing and continued talk that the city is at the brink of “build-out,” Peachtree City remained the new-home leader in Fayette County through October of this year.

Police catch man after he tried to abduct girlfriend at Fayetteville Intermediate School

A Fayetteville man tried to kidnap his girlfriend outside of Fayetteville Intermediate School Monday morning but was arrested minutes after the incident, police said.

County blasts latest Fayetteville annexation

“They just continue their march towards Peachtree City.”

Five Questions for Sen. Zell Miller

George and Karen Duncan have hosted big book signings at their little Omega Books shop in Peachtree Crossings shopping center before. But nothing prepared them for the turnout Monday, when Sen. Zell Miller came to town to autograph copies of his controversial book, "A National Party No More: The Conscience of a Conservative Democrat."

Deputy collides with F’ville man en route to burglary call Sunday evening

A Fayette County sheriff’s deputy and a Fayetteville man were seriously injured Sunday evening when their vehicles collided as the deputy was responding to a burglary-in-progress call, police said.

Exemption to multifamily ban sought for Rockaway Road tract

Bob Adams will finally appear at Thursday’s Peachtree City Council meeting, asking for an exemption to the city’s moratorium on multi-family rezonings to allow a development of senior townhomes at Ga. Highway 74 South and Rockaway Road.

Metal water pipes more costly, but maybe worth it

It will cost more, but the Fayette County Water System might get back to installing metal pipes.

Help sought to brighten Christmas for needy, disabled families in Fayette

With Christmas around the corner, the Fayette County Department of Family and Children Services is asking the public to help needy families.

Support a local cause this Christmas

During the holidays, many charities are looking for assistance to make someone’s Christmas a little merrier. It would be impossible to list all of the worthy charities that could use some help this season, but there are two groups that deserve being mentioned.

After School Job Fair coming in January

The Fayette County After School Program is conducting a job fair Jan. 9 at the LaFayette Educational Center from 10 a.m.-noon for itinerant aides. The fair will take place in the media center in building A.

Kedron Elem. joins NASA project

Tell Kedron Elementary School Principal Karen Bullock that all the excitement at Kedron these days is over the upcoming Christmas holidays and she will disagree. She will tell you that exciting things will continue to happen throughout the school year for faculty and students alike.

Man stabbed in back three times during family altercation at F’ville apartments

A Fayetteville woman was arrested for stabbing her sister and brother and law with a knife at Weatherly Walk Apartments early Saturday morning, police said.

Man busted for pawning tools he said were stolen

A south Fayette man was arrested Thursday for pawning tools he had previously reported stolen in a police report.

Hartsfield celebrates ‘Centennial of Flight’ today

Today marks the official 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ historic first flight, and in recognition of the event Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will play host to a Centennial of Flight celebration today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CCSU Alum. Assoc. has new president

Clayton College and State University’s new Alumni Association President, Michael McCullough, conferred the December 2003 Clayton State graduating class into the Clayton College and State University Alumni Association last week.

Safe driving tips for this holiday season

Native Black-Eyed Susan Remains on 2004 Wildflower Auto Tag

2004 Georgia Specialty Tags Change Template

TSA, Hartsfield-Jackson offer holiday travel tips

The days following Thanksgiving are traditionally the busiest travel time for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, but the weeks following the holiday are equally as busy. In fact, passenger volume frequently increases between November and January, airport officials say.

Play it safe for the holidays

The beginning of the holiday season inevitably means the beginning of the toy buying season. Although the majority of toys are safe, they can become dangerous if misused or if they fall into the hands of children who are too young to play with them.

Police Blotter

Obituaries

 

Dining Guide

Year in review
By F.C. FOODIE
Food Critic
 


With just two weeks to go until the new year, it’s time for Foodie to reflect on Fayette’s dining scene.

Have your low-carb cheesecake ... and eat it too!

Thanksgiving dinner with Chasity Manning’s family concluded with two cheesecakes, pumpkin and chocolate chip.

An out-of-the-way surprise

Many people today, when traveling, have become accustomed to going with what they know. When it comes to dining and accomodations, that often means going with a national chain.

A few simple ingredients can keep you in the mood

Listen — do you hear that rumbling? It’s the New Year’s party machine, cranking up and backing you into a corner.

Smells of Christmas make good sense

No matter who you are, you’re likely to associate certain aromas with the good memories of Christmases past. Don’t overlook this powerful way of recalling the good times of the holidays, even if you are alone or don’t take the time to decorate.

Give the stove a rest

Healthy, simple ideas for raw holiday treats

In brief

Site for kids who like to cook

Business

Leaders Energize and Engage the Workforce

A. W. "Bill" Dahlberg, the former CEO of Southern Company believes in having fun. At company gatherings, he has impersonated soul singer JamesBrown, dressed as General George Patton and arrived decked out as a fortune teller complete with crystal ball.

Howard is new Synovus chief executive

Synovus, the Columbus-based financial services company, has announced the promotion of Donald D. “Don” Howard to regional chief executive officer for the Atlanta market.

Sports

Softball coaches name all-state teams

It was no surprise, given their teams’ respective finishes during the season, but Starr’s Mill and Fayette County placed a total of eight players on the GACA Coaches Choice All-State team for Class AAAAA.

Panthers second in South Metro

One of the biggest wrestling tournaments in the area drew competitors from four of the county’s high schools last weekend to Luella High in south Henry County.

Panthers second in South Metro

The Sandy Creek Patriots have just completed an unusually long string of road games and seem to be in pretty good shape at this point in the season, according to head coach Maurice Triche.

Chiefs win two meets

The McIntosh Chiefs swim team won both of its meets over the weekend.

Weekend


Carla’s Dance Factory brings a bit of Broadway to Fayetteville

Would you like to see a show similar to the Radio City Music Hall Christmas show, with kick-lines, great music and even a visit from Santa, without trekking all the way up to New York City?

Weekend before Christmas filled with music and dance

Christmas is at its heart a celebration, and nothing says celebration more than singing and dancing. As the holiday approaches, people can experience the joy of the season by viewing special Christmas-themed events.

In support of local theater

I’m not sure if you know this, but I was in a play.

Southern Oaks has special tea based on popular film

A special “Somewhere in Time”-themed tea was recently held at Southern Oaks in Fayetteville.

Luminaries in Fayetteville this weekend

Wellington Place will display luminaries this Saturday and Sunday from 6-10 p.m. each night. This has been one of Fayette County’s Christmas season delights for many years. The subdivision is located near McCurry Park on Banks Road east, just off Ga. Highway 54 east of Fayetteville. The curbside luminaries add just the right touch to the wonderful atmosphere that exists from the many holiday light displays at most of the homes. If you do drive through the neighborhood, please be careful of the traffic and other visitors.

Religion

Be gracious in receiving gifts
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

Holiday advertisements are full of gift ideas and suggestions. Retailers know what you and I know only too well: one of the biggest challenges of Christmas is what to get those special people on your gift list. The ones who already have everything they need. The ones who, upon needing something, have the financial means to go out and buy it for themselves. The ones who never seem to like anything you ever give them. The ones who don’t ever do anything and therefore provide no clues as to what to get them.

LDS Church sponsors community Christmas program

“Festive in Fayetteville” is the theme of the community Christmas program planned for Sunday, Dec. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the Fayetteville Christmas tree near the gazebo in Heritage Park, downtown Fayetteville.

Hugh Waddy to present concert

Hugh Waddy, organist at National Heights Baptist Church in Fayetteville, will present a piano concert of Christmas music tonight, Dec. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Brooks UMC choir to perform cantata Sunday

Members of Brooks United Methodist Church will present their Christmas cantata Sunday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m., entitled “Many Moods of Christmas,” and written by Robert Shaw.

Christ the King plans Christmas Eve Communion

Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg will have a Community Christmas Eve Communion service Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m.

Religion Briefs

Opinion

Prepare for those photographic moments
By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizenNews.com

For most of us, the holidays mean tons of food, family, presents, outdoor Christmas displays and leftovers.

Privatize ATL to pay for sewers
By BENITA M. DODD
Georgia Public Policy Foundation

There’s a belief that the only reason proponents of airport privatization want the city of Atlanta to hand over airport operations to the private sector is so that it would operate more efficiently, therefore cost-efficiently. The airport is already operating efficiently, some say, and that negates the need for privatization.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
 
Dr. Cano deserved his 1-year sentence

The State Bar of Georgia has rules of ethical conduct which prohibit a prosecutor from making public comment about any matter which he is actively prosecuting. I have therefore had to sit by in silence as I have read letter after letter to the editor concerning Dr. Orlando Cano from some of his patients and how he was being mistreated by the criminal justice system in Fayette County. Today the silence breaks.

Why does Solicitor Harris get a free car?

The taxpayers of Fayette County have always been asked to pay more and more in taxes every year in order to maintain struggling county and municipal budgets. Justifications have been heard over and over again, from growing need for additional services to a new courthouse to more police to fight crime in order to keep Fayette County safe. And we complain and we holler, but in the end we pay.

23 years later, FCHS player recalls the heartbreaking game they lost

As a two-way starter on that 1980 Tigers’ team, I really enjoyed reading your account of that exciting season. However, several facts you included were incorrect.

Fayette Faces: The feud continues

Mr. Lowry, your intentions are as clear as glass. You have no desire to try and provide any documentation or history as to the contributions of blacks here in Fayette County or elsewhere. You have shown with your replies that your intention is to berate Bruce Jordan for his works and writings.

Some perspectives on the ‘Peace tree’ controversy in PTC

Can you believe those left-leaning, politically correct liberals? At a time when there are so many wars, so much death and destruction, so much suffering and so much upheaval in this world, they have the nerve to put up a tree in a shopping center and call it a “Peace Tree”!

A short pagan history lesson is in order here

Unbelievable. I never would have imagined that the naming of a tree at Christmastime would become a “turf-war.” Wow! And I thought an attempt to bring all faiths together at a time when we need it most was a good thing!

Christmas tree not only thing being taken

I can’t imagine how great it must have been to be in the stands when Earnhardt finally won the Daytona 500 or the excitement to have been present when the USA hockey team won the gold medal at the Olympics.

Kids miss roller rink

I live in Peachtree City. We used to have a roller skating rink nearby that was a big hit but then it closed down and was made into a mechanic shop.

Let’s pick up trash

I have a concern. It seems that some people are messy. I’m not trying to offend all the people that don’t use trashcans, but we have a serious littering problem.

 
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