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Thirst for beer nets burglary charge for 2 PTC teens

Mon, 02/08/2010 - 4:48pm
By: John Munford

Peachtree City police Saturday arrested two teenagers for stealing beer from a garage refrigerator in the Kedron Village area.

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Ramsey unveils test integrity legislation

Mon, 02/08/2010 - 3:09pm
By: John Munford

Rep. Matt Ramsey of Peachtree City has introduced two bills to address educators who tamper with standardized tests, Gov. Sonny Perdue’s office announced today.

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F'ville cops nab IHOP parking lot robbers

Mon, 02/08/2010 - 8:56am
By: Ben Nelms

Armed robbers in the IHOP restaurant parking lot in Fayetteville Sunday night did not make it out of town before being nabbed by police. Two men and a woman were arrested after their vehicle was spotted by an officer on the way to the scene.

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School board to look at school year, finances and department move to East Fayette

The Fayette County School Board will hear reports Tuesday night pertaining to the school year and extended school days.

County audit to be detailed Thursday

The audit of Fayette County's finances for the 2008-2009 fiscal year will be presented to the county commission at its regular meeting Thursday night.

Students eye changes for village centers

More greenspace, better cart access among concepts reviewed

Students eye changes for village centers

A new group of architecture students from Georgia Tech who are plotting the potential future of Peachtree City’s village retail centers got invaluable feedback during a strategy session Wednesday afternoon.

Valleywood Road issue still unresolved

The longstanding question about the closure of the railroad crossing at Valleywood Road in Tyrone continued Thursday night. Representatives from Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT) were on hand to review the project again and solicit community input. Residents were there, at least most of them, to voice their opposition to the closure. The Town Council is expected to make a final decision on the matter in the next 30-60 days.

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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