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2 arrested at PTC restaurant bust Fri.

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 3:41pm
By: The Citizen

Fulton teen arrested hours later for crack distribution charge

Two men were arrested Friday afternoon for selling cocaine in the bathroom of the Mike and C's restaurant in Peachtree City, officials said.

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6,000 homes damaged from weekend storms

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 1:04pm
By: Cal Beverly

As DOT crews work to clear roads, insured losses estimated at $50 million and growing

Georgia Insurance and Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine said Monday he estimated that violent weather across Georgia over the weekend caused more than $50 million in insured losses, with more than 6,000 homes damaged.

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Shopping center seeks approval to go over 150,000 square foot limit in PTC

Fri, 05/09/2008 - 3:45pm
By: John Munford

A request to go over Peachtree City’s 150,000 square foot limit for shopping centers will be considered by the Planning Commission Monday night.

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McIntosh baseball coach stepping down

McIntosh’s head baseball coach Toby Black is stepping down.

Black announced to his team that he was resigning immediately after McIntosh was eliminated by Jones County in the first round of the Class AAAA playoffs Friday.

Sandy Creek and Landmark boys win state track titles

Christian Taylor’s three state records (triple jump, long jump, 400 meter dash) and being a part of two first place relay teams (400 and 1,600 meter) helped the Sandy Creek Patriots capture their second straight Class AAA state title.

Chiefs lose state final in second overtime, 7-6

Hundreds of McIntosh students made the trip to Lovett on Saturday night and witnessed an intense championship lacrosse match and saw their team represent the school well.

Sandy Creek forces “if” game, Chiefs knocked out in Jones County

The Sandy Creek Patriots couldn’t mount much against Stephens County in their first game of the AAA state playoffs, losing 8-1, but they came back in a big way in game two, winning 11-7.

CEC Night High School extends Registration through August 28

Registration for Coweta County Night High School classes has been extended through Tuesday, August 28. Interested students can register Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. during that period, at the Central Educational Center.

Principal Changes, School Opening and New Immunization Requirements

Some students will start off the school year with a few changes when they return on August 13.

Students at Peachtree City Elementary and Hood Avenue Primary will notice different principals at the helm. Kristen Berryman, former principal of Hood Avenue, is now the principal of Peachtree City Elementary. She swapped her post with principal Kiwanna Kennedy who is now at Hood Avenue. Both principals, whose schools have earned “distinguished” status under their leadership through the No Child Left Behind Act, say they are looking forward to getting to know their new students and parents.

Financial Report Receives Highest Honor

Financial reports are usually not on most people’s top 10 list of must read items but the one published by the Fayette County Board of Education might change that.

Fayette County educator voted President-Elect of Professional Association of Georgia Educators

The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) has announced that Mike Smith, Assistant Principal at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School, has been voted president-elect of the more than 69,000 member professional organization, the largest such group in Georgia. His one year term of office as the organization’s president-elect began in June.

Nearly 180 new teachers participated in teacher induction activities July 20-August 3.

Every year teachers new to the Fayette County School System, whether they are a first year teacher or 25-year veteran, are invited to take part in a week-long session to help them become familiar with the county’s teaching philosophies, professional expectations and services. New teachers are also introduced to key county office administrators.

Teachers Heading Back To School Say Georgia Science And Math Program Making Huge Difference In Learning, Enthusiasm

PRISM keeps K-12 teachers sharp, motivated, plugged in

Georgia families know that preparing for a new school year goes beyond taking inventory of children’s wardrobes, restocking basic supplies and coordinating schedules. Shifting gears from the summer break to a more regimented school routine requires mental preparation as well.

Orientations Scheduled for 2007-2008 Academic Year

As students get ready to head back to school on August 13, many will be entering the school system for the first time or graduating to middle or high school.

School calendar 07

Calendar 2007 - 2008

HOLIDAYS
Labor Day September 3, 2007
Staff Dev./Student Holiday October 19, 2007
Thanksgiving November 21 - 23, 2007

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