Herman Cain Take Back Our Government Tour Tonight in Fayette County

The public is invited to join Herman Cain at the Gazebo at the corner of GA Hwy 54 and 85 in Fayetteville, June 19, from 7 -9 pm for a live broadcast of his WSB Radio show.

Cain, a Georgia native, believes "In the People" should provide intelligent feedback to Congress on a regular basis and that now is the time to Take Our Government Back.

Cain recently energized the Republican Party at the Georgia State GOP Convention in Savannah.

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Let Freedom Ring on July 4th in Fayetteville

The public is invited to celebrate America's birthday with A Let Freedom Ring ceremony at 2PM on July 4th on the grounds of the Old Fayette County Courthouse in Fayetteville, GA.

The short, yet meaningful ceremony, will honor the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Each state's name and the names of the men from that state who signed the document will be read and a bell will be rung in recognition of their brave act.

The Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will provide a color guard that will post the colors and provide a musket salute. The ceremony lasts about twenty minutes. Bring lawn chairs for seating.

The ceremony is sponsored by the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in Fayetteville. For more information, contact Susan Sloan at 770-461-2458 or jandssloan@mindspring.com .

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McIntosh STAR Student Selected as Region Finalist

Fayette County’s STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) student was shinning brightly this spring as she was named a Region STAR finalist.

Recent McIntosh High graduate Minna Choi was one of 21 students in the state selected as a finalist. All finalists are either in the top 10 percent or top 10 of their graduating class.

Every high school in Georgia has a STAR student; he or she is the one with the highest SAT score. Choi was Fayette’s STAR student since she posted the highest SAT score of all of the STAR students in the county.

Each STAR student selects an educator who has had the most influence on his or her academic success. Choi selected Advanced Placement Spanish Teacher Lector Zamore as her STAR teacher.

Choi and Zamore were honored for their achievements during the State PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators) STAR Banquet in April at the Buckhead Hotel Atlanta. As a Region STAR finalist, Choi received a $500 cash award from the Cecil B. Day Foundation and Zamore received a $200 award from the PAGE Foundation.

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Two Fayette County Grads Earn Prestigious Scholarship

The high academic achievements of two recent Fayette County high school graduates have garnered them a federally funded scholarship that has been awarded to approximately 27,000 students nationwide.

Taylor Lee of Whitewater High School and Ryan O’Shaughnessey of Starr’s Mill High School are recipients of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. Each student will receive a $1,500 award for four years to help cover tuition costs at the college or university of their choice.

The program, which is federally funded and state-administered, is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. High school graduates who have been accepted for enrollment at institutions of higher learning, have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and show promise of continued academic excellence are eligible to apply for the scholarship in states in which they are residents. The U.S. Department of Education provides grant funds to states on a formula basis. The award is not based on the applicant’s financial need.

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Nature Photography Exhibition Moves to Fayette Library

Twelve prize-winning photographs from Southern Conservation Trust's nature photography exhibition will be featured at the Fayette County Library in Fayetteville through the month of June. Nature, Undisturbed took place in early May 2009 at the Dogwood Gallery in Tyrone. Fifty stunning images, selected from more than 180 entries, showcased the area's natural beauty and highlighted the importance of conservation.

Southern Conservation Trust is a non-profit conservation organization based in Fayette County, GA. The trust protects more than 1300 acres of farmland, forest and environmentally senstive land in South Metro Atlanta.

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Fayette County School System Cuts Costs With Summer Hours

Over $40,000 in utility costs was saved last year by using a four-day summer workweek at Fayette County schools. Because of its success, the school system is implementing the four-day schedule again to help save money for what is shaping up to be another tight budget year.

Twelve-month employees at the school system’s central offices and all 30 schools will work 10-hour days from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday with Fridays off. Business hours for all offices and buildings, including the Welcome Center where new student registrations are handled, will be Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed on Fridays. This schedule takes effect on June 8 and goes through July 23.

Anyone who needs to register a child for school or conduct other business with the school system should make a note of the summer hours.

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Peachtree City Seeking Volunteers

The Development Authority of Peachtree City (DAPC) is a board of volunteers dedicating to fostering the development of new and existing business and industry in Peachtree City by building strong relationships with various development partners, state, and local agencies in a way that stimulates economic growth, broadens the tax base, and enhances the well being of Peachtree City citizens.

The Mayor and Council appoint Development Authority members to 4-year terms. To serve on the Development Authority, applicants must have lived in Peachtree City for at least 6 months. The seven-member board meets on the third Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m., at the Floy Farr Room (lower level of the Library), 210 Willowbend Road.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2009.

The Peachtree City Tourism Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting tourism in Peachtree City. The Tourism Association operates the Peachtree City Visitors Center and manages the Peachtree City Tennis Center.

Applicants must have lived in the City limits for at least six months. Experience in the restaurant or hotel/motel industry and/or financial experience preferred. The Mayor and Council appoint Tourism Association members to 3-year terms. The seven-member Tourism Association board meets on the third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the lower level of the Tennis Center, Classroom # 1, 10 Planterra Way.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2009.

Applications are available via Employment/Volunteer link on the City’s homepage or at City Hall. Call (770) 487-7657 for more information.

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Registration Now Open for PTC July 4 Parade

Registration is now open for residents, businesses and organizations in Peachtree City for the annual July 4th parade. Fayette County residents, businesses and organizations registration opens June 8.

Residents and organizations of Fayette County will pay $25 while businesses will be pay $50 for the entry fee. Only those who are in Fayette County are eligible to enter the parade.

There is no online registration. Registration is done in person at The Recreation Administration Office at 191 McIntosh Trail or call 770-631-2542.

The fireworks will begin at dusk at the City Hall Plaza.

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Fayetteville Man Joins SmartComp LLC Leadership Team

SmartComp LLC, the nation's leading Workers' Compensation Physical Medicine Clinical Network Solution, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Neal Sanders to their leadership team. Sanders of Fayette County, GA, joins SmartComp as Vice President of Provider Relations.

Sanders earned his Executive Masters of Business Administration from Troy University and is a former military officer serving in the US Army. He and his wife, Ruby, reside in Fayetteville, GA.

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Kedron Retiring Principal Receives Appreciation Quilt

Retiring Kedron Elementary School Principal Karen Bullock will have many precious keepsakes to remind her of her days at the Peachtree City school but one in particular will warm her heart like no other.

Students in Kedron’s after school program assisted in designing a quilt that captures the essence of the school and its students. The quilt features 88 squares decorated by the students with artwork reflecting themselves, the school or the after school program.

Matty Porter and Sara Rowlinson of the Tyrone Recreation Department’s Shamrock Quilters visited the school to teach the students about the art of quilting and assisted them in the final construction of the project. Not only did the students learn a new art form, but they also received lessons on teamwork and history.

“The children were amazed to learn that the early quilters had no craft stores from which to purchase fabric and that they had to wait weeks for mail order supplies. They also learned that quilters in that era often crafted secret spots in the quilt in which to hide money and valuables,” says Christine Clark, coordinator of Kedron’s after school program.

Bullock was presented the quilt during a surprise celebration in the cafeteria. Although Bullock said she had sensed that the students had been working on something, she never dreamed about a quilt.

“I’m thrilled of course. It’s beautiful. It is hanging in the hallway for all parents to see. It will be a keepsake of my memories at Kedron,” says Bullock.

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Mentors Needed for New Fayette County Program

If you want to help children and the future of our economy at the same time, the Friends Mentoring Program with the Fayette County School System needs you.

A new mentoring program for the school system’s Alternative School will begin this school year (2009-2010). Those who need mentors are facing tough personal situations and need advocates who refuse to give up on them. The majority of students enrolled at the school are males at the middle school level.

Sometimes students become so overwhelmed with their personal circumstances that they feel they have to make a choice between school and their issues. Often it is school that suffers, leading to poor academic performance and sometimes dropping out. Mentoring has shown to have the ability to assist youth in lifting themselves out of dire situations and placing them on a path to success.

Mentoring gives children the ability to change their circumstances, helps to build self-esteem, teaches children how to maintain successful relationships with adults and builds successful decision-making skills. Mentoring can also have a dramatic impact on the economy.

The Center for Labor Market Studies estimates that more than $250,000 is lost per youth in payment of payroll, federal and state income taxes and local property taxes per high school dropout. Also, research has shown that Americans without a high school diploma earn $400,000 less over a working lifetime than those who graduated. The average pay for a high school dropout is $11,031 per year compared to $23,059 for a graduate.

Adults have worldly experience that they can share with youth, guiding them toward a successful future. A commitment of one day, one hour per week mentoring a student throughout the school year could change that person’s entire life. If you would like to become a mentor for the new alternative school mentor program, contact Jane Gough, the Friends Mentoring Program manager, at 770-460-3990, ext. 255 or email gough.jane@fcboe.org.

Volunteers must successfully complete a criminal background check as well as an application that can be downloaded from the school system’s website, www.fcboe.org. Those accepted into the program will also be required to attend orientation training before working as a mentor.

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Fayette County Spanish Student Wins Scholarship

Fluency in Spanish pays off for one high school student.

Heather Tucker, a ninth grade Spanish II student at Starr’s Mill High School in Fayette County, has been awarded the Lazera Herrera Spanish Immersion Camp Award for 2009 by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).

Heather attended the weekend-long Immersion Camp in March where she was required to speak only in Spanish for the entire duration of the camp. While there, she participated in various language workshops and speaking competitions, as well as social events including sports, arts and crafts and dancing. Only 100 high school students statewide who are enrolled in Level II Spanish or higher are admitted. The camp was held March 27-29, 2009.

As the winner of the Immersion Camp Award, Heather received an $85 scholarship to reimburse her for the full cost of the camp.

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