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Developer
is a no-show in Fairburn
Executive
Custom Holdings will have to start back at square one if they decide
to follow through with their request for rezoning 14.9 acres at the
end of Sir Charles Drive from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential. City
Administrator Jim Williams recommended denial of the Whispering Pines
Subdivision at Monday’s City Council meeting on the grounds that
there was no one present to represent the proposal.
City’s
public safety staff commended for handling of fuel spill
The
City of Fairburn Police Department and Fire Department were commended
Monday night at the City Council’s regular meeting for their handling
of a fuel spill. The accident happened around 4 a.m. at the intersection
of Ga. Highway 74 and Oakley Industrial Boulevard Feb. 5.
South
Fulton Chamber honors two leaders at annual meeting
Members, guests
and friends of the South Fulton Chamber enjoyed an informal annual meeting
that featured international cuisine, a luxury car and a who’s who
of the political power structure at the Georgia International Convention
Center January 29.
County
approves new ethics ordinance
At its February
4 meeting, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted
a new code of ethics that replaces the existing code.
Habitat
for Humanity wins grant
Habitat for Humanity
of South Fulton (HFHSF) thanks in large part to Delta Air Lines, has
won a $25,000 grant from the Aluminum Association for its superb recycling
efforts through Cans for Habitat.
Fulton
County School System receives $20,000 technology donation
A $20,000 donation
from Dell Computers and Microsoft Corporation will aid the skills of
80+ school-based technology specialists in the Fulton County School
System.
CCSU
to add criminal justice degree
The Board of Regents
of the University System of Georgia, at its February meeting, approved
Clayton College & State University’s request to establish a
bachelor of science degree in criminal justice.
Tips
for managing natural gas bills
A free 12-page conservation
guide from Atlanta Gas Light Company is just the ticket for savvy consumers
who want to save money and energy on their natural gas bills this winter.
Collins
calls for Tenet to resign
During an interview
on the Fox News Channel on Saturday from Atlanta, U.S. Rep. Mac Collins,
a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, called
for the resignation of CIA Director George Tenet.
Parking
deal offered at Hartsfield
Just in time for
Valentine’s Day, parking officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport will offer travelers a sweet deal on parking in
the three onsite Airport Park-Ride lots.
Sports
Local
teams earn state slots
Several local
teams have clinched berths in the state basketball playoffs as region
tournaments continue into the weekend.
Lacrosse
team explodes in home opener
The Peachtree
City high school lacrosse team exploded with an offensive showcase
in its home opener, dominating Oconee 15-1. The team scored three
goals in the first five minutes of play and never looked back, positioning
themselves as a favorite in The North Georgia Lacrosse League. Although
named with the PTC moniker, the team represents many of the high schools
in Fayette County.
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