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Fayette County public schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday as extremely cold weather, and perhaps icy precipitation, are predicted for the next two days.

Extracurricular activities have also been shut down for Monday and Tuesday in addition to classes.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service are predicting some potentially frozen precipitation, although not snow, overnight. That could lead to black ice on the roads as well, officials said.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-05-2014/fayette-schools-closed-mon-and-tues

With the turning of the calendar Robert Belisle has ended his run in political office in Senoia. Holding office both on the city council and as mayor for a dozen years, Belisle spoke recently about his time in office and the city he served.

Belisle was sworn in as mayor in 2006, with the preceding four years spent on the city council. Being one who believes in term limits, Belisle opted not to qualify again as mayor. It was based on his time in office that The Citizen invited Belisle to share his thoughts on the memorable issues he faced while on the council.

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With the turning of the calendar Robert Belisle has ended his run in political office in Senoia. Holding office both on the city council and as mayor for a dozen years, Belisle spoke recently about his time in office and the city he served.

Belisle was sworn in as mayor in 2006, with the preceding four years spent on the city council. Being one who believes in term limits, Belisle opted not to qualify again as mayor. It was based on his time in office that The Citizen invited Belisle to share his thoughts on the memorable issues he faced while on the council.

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For some people a New Year’s resolution might suffice. But for New York City resident Tracy Brady, the new year will bring something more akin to an aspiration realized. Years in the making, that aspiration will soon bring Tracy to her new “home” in Senoia.

Brady grew up in New Jersey, lived in Boston for seven years and has lived in Manhattan for nearly nine years. But with all the time in the northeast, there was something missing.
“I’ve always felt I was a changeling stolen from the South,” Brady said recently.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-05-2014/new-yorker-develops-senoia-state-mind

It’s safe to say that no other New Year’s reveler in Fayette County rung in 2014 quite like Irani Ramos did at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

Just over an hour after everyone clinked glasses — and perhaps gave a smooch to the love of their life — Ramos was delivering a love of her own: baby boy Ethan Damien Ramos. Ethan was also welcomed into the world by his dad, Jose Huizar, and the family makes their home in Jonesboro.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-04-2014/fayette%E2%80%99s-first-baby-new-year-will-live-jonesboro

The Coweta County Board of Education has received a “Quality Board” designation by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). The announcement of the designation was made recently by Superintendent Steve Barker.

“This is the highest ranking available for boards of education this year,” Barker told board members. “It means you hold to best practices and strive for improvement in an efficient, ethical cooperative manner.”

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The Coweta County Board of Education has received a “Quality Board” designation by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). The announcement of the designation was made recently by Superintendent Steve Barker.

“This is the highest ranking available for boards of education this year,” Barker told board members. “It means you hold to best practices and strive for improvement in an efficient, ethical cooperative manner.”

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-04-2014/coweta-school-board-gets-quality-designation

In front of a fairly packed house at City Hall, Vanessa Fleisch took her oath of office, becoming the first woman mayor in Peachtree City and Fayette County history.

A good chunk of the crowd was also there to support new Peachtree City Councilman Terry Ernst, including a strong contingent of his fellow police officers. Ernst had a lengthy post-military career with the Peachtree City Police Department, working his way up to captain before his position was eliminated along with two other captains’ positions last year.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-05-2014/ptc-kicks-year-new-mayor-new-councilman

The Rotary Club of Newnan and The Rotary Club of Coweta Fayette recently co-hosted a meeting to hear Senator Johnny Isakson at Newnan Country Club. Isakson spoke on the deepening of the Savannah Port, the Affordable Healthcare Act and budget concerns. He complimented the organization’s work to eradicate polio and the work that local clubs are doing to end human trafficking. Pictured (L-R) are Matt Brass, field representative for Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, Sen.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-05-2014/sen-isakson-visits-rotary

Forecasters at the National Weather Service are predicting a bitter cold starting overnight, and strong winds tomorrow and Tuesday will make it feel even colder.

But there’s no snow in the offing, and the cold temps will bring a “slight” chance of freezing rain after midnight, NWS officials said in a forecast specific to the Fayette County area.

The low Monday night is expected to be “around 7” degrees farenheit, so bundle up and bring your pets inside.

Below are the details from the area forecast:

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-05-2014/bitter-cold-expected-monday-tuesday