Jobs announcement great news for Georgia’s economy
The Georgia General Assembly convened on Tuesday, Feb. 21 for day 22 of the 2012 session after learning some exciting news for the future of Georgia’s economy.On Friday, Feb. 17, Governor Deal...
View ArticlePeachtree City UPDATES - Week of March 5, 2012
Election day information, City Council Retreat, greenbelt dumping, graffiti, pill drop, and more . . . March 6 Presidential Preference Primary No voting will be held on Monday, March 5. Voters should...
View ArticlePeachtree City UPDATES - Week of March 12, 2012
Big week in Peachtree City, with path closure, high school drama performances at both McIntosh and Starr's Mill, St. Patrick's Day drunk driving enforcement, cart path closure for repairs, an update on...
View Article‘Crossover Day’ was eventful at the state Capitol’
Wednesday, March 8th, marked the 30th legislative day of the 2012 session.Known as “Crossover Day,” this critical point in the session marks the last chance for most bills to pass the legislative...
View ArticleReasons for tax reform bill and ‘Chase’s Law’
On Monday, March 19th, we returned to the Gold Dome to begin our 34th legislative day of the 2012 session.As the end of session draws near, we worked long hours this week to ensure the passage of...
View ArticlePeachtree City UPDATES - Week of April 2, 2012
Council meets Thursday, vehicle and equipment auction underway, Planning Commission meets next Monday, safety reminders about foxes, underage golf cart drivers, and those turning from Crosstown to...
View ArticleA review of bills passed in busy legislative session
Last Thursday as the clock struck midnight the General Assembly concluded its 40th and final day of the 2012 legislative session. It was a busy session and I believe our continued focus on jobs and the...
View ArticlePeachtree City UPDATES - Week of April 9, 2012
Fraud prevention, Planning Commisison, New chance to vote in Best of the Road contest, Golf Cart registration requirements, Annual Stormwater Utility Bills, Scout Projects, and much more . . .read more
View ArticlePeachtree City UPDATES - Week of April 16, 2012
Council meets this week, reminder on graduation signs & banners, food drive, tick season, Comprehensive Plan open houses, and more . . .read more
View ArticleFREE SPEECH — Week of Aug. 27
A reader says, "Bring back Free Speech." I'll meet you halfway: Online, and y'all run it.Here's the deal: Print version of "Free Speech" is gone, too expensive, never enough space.But online is another...
View ArticleClosing FMS: A student’s opinion
I’m Samantha Frazier. This is my first time writing my own personal viewpoint to a large audience. I hope I can do it right.I’m in seventh grade at Fayette Middle School in Fayetteville. FMS is on the...
View ArticleSine die, 2013
Thursday night, March 28, just before midnight, the gavel came down and brought the 2013 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly to a close.As always, the challenges were many, but it...
View ArticleIntro to College and Career Academy
A year ago, Fayette business, political, and educational leaders met for what we thought would be a singular discussion of local employment issues. The conversation surprised many of us, as we quickly...
View ArticleRight way to learn to shoot
I’m currently a sophomore in high school and, as long as I can remember, I have been taught about firearm safety.Over the years I have learned to respect the power a gun holds, gun owner responsibility...
View ArticleBusting myths about CCA
The concept of a public school system partnering with local industries is still new to many of us. The very idea of changing the 100-year-old institution of public education is sure to evolve...
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