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Fayette | News

Panasonic cutting 500+ jobs in PTC

Fri, 09/05/2008 - 3:17pm

By: John Munford

Fayette County’s largest private employer plans to close its manufacturing operations by the end of 2009, resulting in the loss of approximately 500 production-related jobs, a company spokesperson confirmed Friday afternoon.

Fayette | News

Fayetteville clothing store burglarized

Fri, 09/05/2008 - 1:08pm

By: Ben Nelms

A burglary early Friday morning at J&R Clothing on Ga. Highway 85 in Fayetteville resulted in the theft of an undetermined amount of merchandise. There were no witnesses to the incident.

News | Peachtree City

Father arrested for shaking baby; 3 cuffed for rape at Harmony Village

Thu, 09/04/2008 - 4:27pm

By: The Citizen

A Peachtree City man was arrested Saturday afternoon for shaking a two-month-old child at a residence on Beaver Dam Road, police said.

The man, George A. Bowen, 24, was trying to keep the child from crying, police said. An emergency call was placed from the scene because the infant was having trouble breathing, police said.

Bowen was charged with aggravated battery.

Police also investigated an alleged rape case at the Harmony Village Apartments on south Peachtree Parkway.

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News | Peachtree City

PTC passes again on sewer vote

The Peachtree City Council again postponed a decision on a proposed sewer easement that would lead to the city’s sewer system being used by a shopping center just outside the city limits.

Sports

Fayette earns second region win of the season, 12-4 over McIntosh

The Fayette County Lady Tigers and McIntosh Lady Chiefs have the same issue to contend with this season — youth and inexperience.

Coweta | News

Perfect Powers’

What a beautiful Labor Day weekend it was in west Coweta as countless families dotted the landscape while enjoying live music, tons of food and endless shopping for arts and crafts under the shade of a million trees at the annual Powers’ Crossroads Arts & Music Festival.

Coweta | News

Will Coweta residents receive two tax bills?

The recent announcement by Gov. Sonny Perdue to withhold the state’s annual rebate from the Homestead Tax Relief Grant credits as a way of combatting the state’s shrinking revenues made its way to the Coweta County Commission agenda Sept. 2. Commissioners decided to mail tax bills as usual in the hopes that legislators can successfully address the issue in January. If the credit is withheld, the county will have to send an additional bill to property owners in 2009 on behalf of the county and school board to recoup approximately $6 million that would normally be rebated by the state.

CEC Night High School extends Registration through August 28

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:37:22 -0400

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

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:21:31 -0400

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

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:20:52 -0400

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

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:14:38 -0400

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.

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:11:50 -0400

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

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:09:52 -0400

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

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:06:43 -0400

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

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:04:32 -0400

Calendar 2007 - 2008

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