Clayton State Offering Non-Credit Continuing Education Courses in Peachtree City

Clayton State Offering Non-Credit Continuing Education Courses in Peachtree City
5/20/08 (7:49 a.m.) Spanish. Digital photography. And a variety of computer software classes. Those are just some of the offerings this summer at Clayton State – Fayette. The first summer at Clayton State University’s new instructional site, located at 1200 Commerce Dr., Peachtree City, will feature a variety of non-credit, Continuing Education courses, offered once-a-week starting at 9 a.m. throughout the summer... More

McCain's Remarks to National Rifle Association, 5/16/08

McCain's Remarks to National Rifle Association, 5/16/08
U.S. Senator John McCain delivered the following remarks on 5/16/08. As prepared for delivery for the National Rifle Association of America Annual Meeting, in Louisville, KY: It is a pleasure to be here this afternoon. I know you have heard from a number of my friends and colleagues today -- Governors Huckabee and Romney, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ambassador John Bolton, and Kentucky's own, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. And you have heard from an American hero, Greg Stubbe, who sacrificed greatly so that Americans might be secure in our freedom. We wish him well in his recovery...

Mastectomies on the Rise and MRI Use May Explain Part of the Trend, Say Mayo Researchers

Mastectomies on the Rise and MRI Use May Explain Part of the Trend, Say Mayo Researchers
The number of women undergoing mastectomy (total breast removal) for early-stage breast cancer has increased in the last three years at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The increase follows a steady decline during the prior seven years....

School System Honors Retirees

School System Honors Retirees
The Fayette County School System is getting ready to say good-bye to some of its most dedicated employees.At the end of this school year, 64 staff members will have retired from the system. These retirees have served Fayette’s students in different capacities as teachers, bus drivers, maintenance workers, counselors, secretaries, administrators, media specialists and custodians. Each has willingly shared his or her talents, helping make Fayette’s school system a place “Where Excellence Counts.” Thanks to their efforts, thousands of students have been provided a top-notch educational experience that will serve them well into the future...

Rummage Sale Sat. May 24th

The Summit of South Fayette is haveing a rummage sale Sat. May 24th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everything from clothing and books, to furniture and appliances. There will also be a bake sale for shoppers. All proceeds will go toward the Summit's youth program. More specifically, for their mission trip to Louisville, KY this summer. So, come out, find some things you like, some things you need, and spend some money for a great cause.

Media Program in Fayette Named “Exemplary” in Georgia

Media Program Named “Exemplary” in Georgia
Only one elementary library media program and media specialist in the state is named “exemplary” each year by the Georgia Department of Education. This year’s exemplary award has been given to Peggy James of Crabapple Lane Elementary. In order to be recognized as exemplary, nominees must prove that they have met at least 14 target indicators in the areas of student achievement and instruction, staffing, facilities, access and resources, administrative support and staff development...

Ridge Davis to Perform at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church

Ridge Davis to Perform at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church
5/19/08 (8:25 a.m.) Ridge Davis will present his senior flute recital at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 25. Ridge will just have graduated “with distinction” from Whitewater High School on Friday, but his list of accomplishments is already long. He has been a member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony of Emory University since 2004. For four years he was selected for GMEA All-State Orchestra and Band. He won concerto competitions sponsored by three different orchestras... More

National Missing Children's Day is May 25

National Missing Children's Day is May 25
Every year in America an estimated 800,000 children are reported missing, more than 2,000 children each day. Of that number, 200,000 are abducted by family members, and 58,000 are abducted by non-family members...

Public is Invited to Attend County Commission Budget Workshops

Public Notice: Please be advised that the Board of Commissioners will hold Budget Workshops on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 and Wednesday, May 21, 2008 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Conference Room, Suite 100, 140 Stonewall Avenue, Fayetteville, Georgia.

Superintendent Cox Issues Statement on CRCT Results

Superintendent Cox Issues Statement on CRCT Results
State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox released the following information about 2008 Criterion-Referenced Competency Test Scores: This afternoon, I spoke to superintendents around the state about the results of the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT). Some systems have received unofficial results and have raised concerns about low scores in Grade 8 Mathematics and Grades 6 and 7 Social Studies...

Recent Recalls

Medicis Announces Voluntary Recall of Solodyn® (minocycline HCL, USP) 90 Mg Tablets, Extended Release
Medicis Announces Voluntary Recall of Solodyn® (minocycline HCL, USP) 90 Mg Tablets, Extended Release; Lot Numbers B080037 and B080038 Due to Product Mix-UpMedicis today
(May 16, 2008) announced that the Company is voluntarily recalling lot numbers B080037 (Exp: 12/09) and B080038 (Exp: 12/09) of the antibiotic SOLODYN® (minocycline HCl, USP) Extended Release Tablets, 90 mg, 30-count bottles (NDC 99207-461-30)....

FDA Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Scientific Laboratories, Inc.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that Scientific Laboratories Inc., and its president, Rajeshwari Patel, and chief executive officer, Amit Roy, have signed a Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction and are barred from manufacturing and distributing drug products until they bring their manufacturing operations into compliance with law and obtain approval for their products....

FDA Shuts Down Seafood Processing Company, Requires Products Be Recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today directed Hope Food Supply Inc., a Pasadena, Texas, food processing company, to shut down and immediately recall all products manufactured from its Texas facility since 2007...

Window Falls Prompts CPSC to Issue Warning
With the arrival of the warmer spring weather, families across the nation are opening their windows to let the fresh air in. This pleasant feeling can quickly turn tragic in households with small children. In recent weeks, several children..

Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed...

Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard
Name of Product: "Tall Red" Fuel Cells
Units: About 86,000...

Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Name of Product: Tumble Tower Infant Rattles
Units: About 7,000...

Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
Name of Product: FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms
Units: About 280,000...

Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx
Name of Product: Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets
Units: About 6,000...

Atrium Initiates Voluntary Recall Action Regarding HYDRAGLIDE™ Brand Heparin-Coated Thoracic Drainage Catheters used for Autotransfusion during Cardio
Atrium Medical Corporation today (May 15, 2008) announced that it is initiating a voluntary and precautionary recall of selected lots of HYDRAGLIDE™ Brand Heparin-Coated Thoracic Drainage Catheters. Limited lots of Atrium heparin-coated Hydraglide Thoracic Catheters were manufactured with heparin...

Beyond the Barbecue: Ideas for Unique Summer Soirees

Beyond the Barbecue: Ideas for Unique Summer Soirees
CC Note: It's about time to fire up the grill for the start of summer. Here are a few ideas to spice up that party this weekend!
ARA – The warm weather is here and the summer party season is just getting started. This year, don’t just throw another blasé barbecue or an average pool party for your friends and neighbors - here are four ideas for unique summer soirees that will make a splash...

Face of Defense: Airman Runs in Memory of Bombing Victims

Military Matters blog: Face of Defense: Airman Runs in Memory of Bombing Victims
Blurred asphalt and burning lungs remained the constant companions of the runner on a lonely Oklahoma back road as he struggled against a 35 mph headwind. Halfway into his third day of running 35.5 miles a day, the sound of slapping soles on his running shoes set the cadence that kept him going through rain, heat and wind...

Soldiers Secure Piece of Iraqi Religious History

Soldiers Secure Piece of Iraqi Religious History
Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team are safeguarding a piece of Iraqi religious history while operating from a combat outpost next to a Christian-based seminary in southern Baghdad's Rashid district...

Excellence in German Earns GLOW Award

Excellence in German Earns GLOW Award
5/19/08 (12:56 p.m.) Perfection has landed a Starr’s Mill High student a glowing national award. Freshman Travis Richardson has been awarded the GLOW (German Language Opportunities Website) National German Achievement Award.

He is one of about 100 high school students across the nation who were selected to receive the award this year.

The honorees were selected by each chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)... More

Community Gardens Popular in Metro Atlanta

Community Gardens Popular in Metro Atlanta
HHG Note: Plant a Row for the Hungry raised over 10,000 pounds of produce for local charities last year in Fayette County.

Whether their motivation is feeding their families or beefing up their wallets, more than ever Atlantans are coming together to plant community gardens, says a University of Georgia garden expert.

“There has been a significant increase in interest in community gardening this year alone,” said Bobby Wilson, who coordinates the Atlanta Urban Gardening Program. “There is always an increase in the spring, usually only 60 to 75 percent of the new gardens survive. We think this year many more will survive because of food prices and because people are concerned about what is going on their food in terms of chemicals.”...

Cases Of Recreational Water Illnesses On The Rise

Cases Of Recreational Water Illnesses On The Rise
5/19/08 (12:23 p.m.) Cryptosporidiosis or Crypto, a chlorine-resistant parasite, is likely to pose an even bigger challenge in the future. More recreational water illnesses (RWI) outbreaks were reported in 2007 than ever before, and the numbers could increase in the coming years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... More

USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Reunion & Request for Contact

USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Reunion & Request for Contact
Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus SSN-762 past and present...

4th Annual Friends & Family Concert

4th Annual Friends & Family Concert
5/18/08 (7:55 a.m.) The Southern Nights Chorale will present its 4th Annual Friends & Family Concert on Friday evening, June 20th. This year’s performance will be held at Peachtree City First Baptist Church, 208 Willowbend Road... More

Governor Perdue Asks President Bush for Major Disaster Declaration

Governor Perdue Asks President Bush for Major Disaster Declaration
5/16/08 Today Governor Sonny Perdue asked President Bush for a major disaster declaration to assist residents and local governments in Bibb, Carroll, Crawford, Douglas, Emanuel, Glynn, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Laurens, McIntosh, Truetlen, Twiggs and Wilkinson counties with emergency response measures and aid for losses resulting from the severe weather and tornadoes that occurred on Sunday, May 11, 2008...

McCain Campaign: CNN On Jamie Rubin's Lie

CNN On Jamie Rubin's Lie
"I should tell you that CNN asked Jamie Rubin earlier today for the rest of the interview or at least for a transcript and he said he didn't have it." -- CNN's Dana Bash
CNN's "Lou Dobbs Tonight"
May 16, 2008
CNN'S DANA BASH: "You remember these interviews were done shortly after Hamas won the Palestinian elections. Lou, the McCain campaign just in the past couple of hours, found a link to more of Jamie Rubin's interview from back then....

What is Integrative Medicine?

What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative medicine is healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative...

“Rosie The Riveter” Returns To Warm Springs

Saturday, June 7, 2008
12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Roosevelt’s Little White House Museum
$4-$7
The popular “Rosie the Riveter” program will return as educator and actress Carol Cain portrays Rosie with a series of short skits. Kelly’s Zeroes, a living history reenactment group will host “On the Home Front” depicting how women maintained their homes and held down many jobs during WWII. Westside Magnet School students of Lagrange, Georgia will portray Rosie in nationally acclaimed program, “Making Compromises at Home and at Work”.

770-655-5870 or www.gastateparks.org

Statement by John McCain on Senator Ted Kennedy

Statement by John McCain on Senator Ted Kennedy
U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement on the news concerning Senator Ted Kennedy: "I was very sorry to hear that Senator Kennedy has taken ill, and...

Bob Barr, Commnet on Huckabee's Recent Remark at NRA Convention re: Obama

Bob Barr, Commnet on Huckabee's Recent Remark at NRA Convention re: Obama
Bob Barr, former Member of Congress from Georgia and current candidate for President for the Libertarian Party, today issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Mike Huckabee’s recent remarks at the National Rifle Association’s National Convention:...

Last day for the Old Courthouse Art Show, Fayetteville --- AND Taste of Fayette

Saturday was a BUSY day! There were so many activities we had a difficult time trying to decide which direction to go. It was a gorgeous day, which was especially nice given the many rainy weekends we've experienced recently. Sunday is the last day of the 40th Annual Old Courthouse Art Show in Fayetteville. Enjoy a wide variety of art from all over the country right in our own back yard (11 - 5)! If the art isn't enough to entice you, the Taste of Fayette will be right across the street (Noon - 5)! Sample food from many of the restaurants in the county.

40th Annual Old Courthouse Art Show 2008 in Fayetteville
4/18/08 (2:36 p.m.) The Courthouse Art Show is sponsored by the Fayette County Art Association. Saturday, May 17th (10am – 6pm) and Sunday, May 18 (11am – 5pm) at the Fayette County Courthouse Square, Hwy's 54 & 85... More

Don Haddix, Peachtree City Council: ACC - Making the Final Two

Don Haddix, Peachtree City Council:
ACC - Making the Final Two
Dean Collins appeared at the Peachtree City Council Meeting on May 15th to announce Peachtree City and Newnan were the final two choices for relocation. The whole Council and citizens attending the meeting were very pleased to hear this great news...

Winner Named in Cookie Mix Recipe Contest

We're sharing this one 'cause the recipe looks yummy!
Winner Named in Cookie Mix Recipe Contest
NAPSI-Whether the occasion was helping Mom bake a weekend snack or sneaking a sample of cookie dough, or if you recall the tantalizing aromas coming from the oven, baking cookies created tasty treats while we made memories with parents or grandparents and sometimes siblings...

CEA’s “Convert Your Mom” Campaign Offers Free Guide to DTV Transition

CEA’s “Convert Your Mom” Campaign Offers Free Guide to DTV Transition
BUSINESS WIRE--Over-the-air analog TV viewers now have a new, free, all-in-one resource at their fingertips to help prepare for February 17, 2009, when all full-power TV stations in the U.S. will broadcast exclusively in digital. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced the publication of “Florence Henderson’s Digital Tips,” ...

Thoroughbred Charities of America Given UPS Donation of $10,000

Thoroughbred Charities of America Given UPS Donation of $10,000
BUSINESS WIRE--The UPS Foundation (NYSE:UPS) has pledged $10,000 to Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) to support its mission of providing a better life for thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers...