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F’ville
bends on ‘God bless’ banner
Instead of a white
flag, Fayetteville officials are about to wave “God bless America”
banners — all over town.
Lawsuit:
$3000 theft leads to 2 murders
David O. Mangham
died a gruesome death in his north Fayette home last April at the hand
of a former high school chum, according to a wrongful death civil lawsuit
filed by his parents.
Preparing
for ‘The Passion’
It’s been called
the “greatest story ever told” and starting today, Fayette’s
movie watchers will get to see actor-director Mel Gibson’s spin
on the crucifixion of Christ.
Pastor
expects movie to raise questions
Nobody is sure what
to expect when Mel Gibson’s highly publicized film “The Passion
of The Christ” opens today at Tinseltown and nearly 3,000 other
movie theaters nationwide.
Shoplifting,
drug cases fuel increased load in Juvenile Court
The number of shoplifting
cases in Fayette County Juvenile Court doubled last year, and the court
saw a smaller increase in drug and alcohol-related cases compared to
2002.
Budget
fears dominate school board business
Uncertainties about
the 2005 budget continued to dominate Monday night's meeting of the
Fayette County Board of Education.
Judge
diverts trial to give PTC City Council shot at Target plan
The lawsuit challenging
Peachtree City’s Big Box ordinance was delayed Tuesday after all
parties agreed to give the city council a chance to vote on a site plan
for an expansion of the Kedron Village shopping center that includes
a 125,000 sq. ft. Target store.
Private
indoor swim center hopes to serve school teams
The exploding popularity
of competitive swimming in Fayette County’s high schools has pushed
the Kedron Fieldhouse indoor pool in Peachtree City to the limit, and
has forced taking the annual county swim championships to a public pool
in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood.
No
debate as PTC Council approves 5 for DAPC board
With no discussion,
no debate and barely a quorum, the City Council gave Peachtree City’s
beleagured Development Authority a whole new look Thursday, voting to
approve the appointment of five new members to the seven-person board.
Legislative
roundup
Last week was an
eventful one at the State Capitol with the Senate passing a new Senate
redistricting map, and also passing one of the lifestyle issue, concerning
gay marriage.
Local
man hit by truck while walking on road, police say
A Fayetteville man
died Wednesday morning after he was struck by a car on Bradley Drive
while walking on the shoulder of the road, police said.
Severe
weather drill rescheduled for Friday
The statewide Severe
Weather Drill scheduled for today has been postponed by the National
Weather Service due to varied weather conditions predicted across the
state.
Board
recognized in celebration of School Board Member Appreciation Week
Each month Fayette
County Board of Education members take time during their regular meetings
to recognize students and staff who have made outstanding achievements.
At February’s meeting the tables were turned when the board members
were honored for their unwavering commitment and support of the school
system and its students.
Participation
for new sport stacks up
A new sport is taking
the world by storm and students at Crabapple Lane Elementary are getting
in on the action.
Local
Democratic meeting Sat.
The Fayette County
Democratic Committee will host presidential campaign representatives
during its February breakfast meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. at Right on
Thyme restaurant in Fayetteville.
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