Book signing next week
Award winning author Debby Giusti will sign copies of “Holiday Defenders,” which features her novella, “Mission: Christmas Rescue,” Oct. 22, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Omega Book Center […]
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
2014
Community, Fayette County
More than $36,000 raised for Christian City
It was a great day at beautiful Eagle’s Landing Country Club in Stockbridge when over 100 golfers, sponsors, and Consumer Investigator, Dale Cardwell (a Gold Sponsor) came together to have
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Musician looks to make her mark
By BETHAN ADAMS [email protected] Straight, blonde hair, precisely parted and brushed to the side, lies on her left shoulder. Her rosy lipstick surrounds a white-toothed, continuous smile, and her hands
Columnists
Autumn Elegy 1996
The leaves fall early this autumn, in wind. The paired butterflies are already yellow with August Over the grass in the west garden; They hurt me. I grow older.- Ezra
Community, Fayette County
A good read
The Titus ll Seniors of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church invited Carolyn Curry, wife of former football coach, Bill Curry, to attend its luncheon meeting and autograph her new book,
Peachtree City
PTC cops give OK on suspicious device
Peachtree City Police gave the all-clear on an investigation into a suspicious device found Tuesday morning in the area of Hidden Spring and Smokerise Point. Police earlier in the morning
Fayette County, Sports
Top county runners
The McIntosh Lady Chiefs took first place in the girls’ division of last week’s county cross-country championships hosted by Sandy Creek. Photo/Submitted.
Community, Fayette County
Wellspring Living’s 5K set for Nov. 1
Wellspring Living is looking forward to hosting its 10th annual 5K, Run for ONE Nov. 1 from 8:30 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center in Peachtree City. Following the success
Community, Coweta County
Getting a jump on the future
WBL (Work-Based Learning) Healthcare Explorers held their first meeting at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. During the 18-week program, these Coweta County high school students will be introduced to various healthcare and
Community, Senoia
Rotarians get an inside look at zombies
There were no zombies at the Sept. 6 meeting of the Rotary Club of Coweta-Fayette, but “The Walking Dead” location manager Mike Riley with Stalwart Films spoke about the job
Government, Peachtree City
Police warn against scam
Peachtree City Police are advising residents to be aware of a new email scam informing citizens that they are needed for jury duty. “We hope not, but just in case,
Fayetteville
Stockbridge man arrested in F’ville arson case
Fayetteville Police have arrested a Stockbridge man in connection with a Fayetteville house fire that occurred Sept. 27. Rico Jermaine Williams 30, was arrested on Oct. 9 and is in
Fayette County, Schools
Patriots open region play with 30-14 win over Wildcats
The Sandy Creek Patriots remain undefeated and are off to a good start in Region 5-AAAA play after a 30-14 home win over the Whitewater Wildcats in a battle between
Peachtree City
Residents urged not to set lake on fire
On Oct. 1, the statewide burn ban comes to an end and once again and residents will be able to burn yard debris after obtaining a burn permit through the
Senoia
A fall treat
Zandra Thompson, left, and her husband Richard were quick to fill endless plates Sept. 4 at the annual Senoia Optimist Club barbecue held at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Senoia.
Peachtree City
PTC police get safety grant
The Peachtree City Police Department announced that it has been awarded a traffic enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) in Atlanta. The department received the grant
Coweta County, Lifestyle
Battle of Brown’s Mill celebration is this weekend
2014 is the sesquicentennial year for the Battle of Brown’s Mill and Newnan as a hospital town during America’s Civil War. The Battle of Brown’s Mill was a cavalry battle
Columnists
Elephant-less circus
When I heard the circus was coming to our fair town, I jumped at the chance to buy tickets. Memories of all those extravaganzas from when we lived back on
Columnists
A jarhead’s journey
A few weeks ago, I retrieved the mail and discovered, among the bills and junk mail, a package. When I opened the package, I found that it contained a book.
Fayette County
Scarecrow contest set to begin
County officials are looking for residents who wish to display their best scarecrows next to the public plaza and the county’s Administration Building in downtown Fayetteville. A call has been
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Ferguson named as Ga. Power manager
Georgia Power has named Tony Ferguson as the area manager for the company’s operations in Coweta and Fayette counties. In this position, Ferguson will be responsible for coordinating company activities
Senoia
A rolling history lesson
The weather was perfect for the Senoia Area Historical Society Bike Tour that showed off some of the city’s historic homes and buildings. Bonnie Bobbit (standing at left) prior to
Obituaries, Regional
John Louis Brittis, 88
John Louis Brittis, 88, passed away on October 7, 2014 in Enfield, New Hampshire, where he had lived with his daughter and her family. John was born on April 1,
Peachtree City
PTC cops issue traffic alert for Robinson Rd./Crosstown Rd. area
Peachtree City Police at 10:15 a.m. Thursday issued a traffic alert advising motorists that a gas line rupture has been reported in the area of Tapestry Trace in the vicinity
Fayette County
Charges filed in runaway trailer death
A Fayetteville man has been charged with second degree homicide in the death of a Fayetteville woman who died as a result of Sept. 26 collision when her vehicle was
Fayette County
BoE moves toward cart paths at Starr’s Mill HS
School officials unveiled three possibilities for golf cart parking at the Starr’s Mill school complex during a meeting Monday where they also stressed a need to get the word out
Fayetteville
Smooth sailing so far for 60-acre Oddo rezoning
A proposed rezoning for the largest undeveloped tract of land in Fayetteville drew little criticism during a City Council meeting last week because neighbors hashed out most of their concerns
Fayette County
Fayette adds online options for paying water bills
To meet the needs of a growing number of local residents who no longer do such arcane things as writing checks, putting them in stamped envelopes and placing them in
Peachtree City
PTC OKs 1st step to annex personal care home
The Peachtree City Council on Oct. 2 gave approval to initiate the annexation process for the Heritage of Peachtree City personal care apartments on the city’s east side to rescue
Fayette County
Fayette Commission votes $257K for sports field lights
The county’s ongoing mission to refurbish the lighting at its various outdoor sports facilities was addressed once again by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners at its Sept. 25 meeting.
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GMC, Southern Crescent Tech agree to partner
A Sept. 29 agreement between Ga. Military College (GMC) and Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) will pave the way for SCTC students graduating with an associate’s degree in Applied Science
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Harry Shaver, 70, Peachtree City
Harry “Butch” Shaver, 70, Peachtree City, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Wanda; son Eric (Suzana); daughter Tracy (Johnathan) Utecht; and
Fayetteville, Health
PANDAS: It’s a bear, but not the way you think
Tomorrow is a national awareness day for something you have probably never heard of. A local mom, and PANDAS Network.org, hope to change that. National PANDAS / PANS Awareness Day
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Oscar William Gardner of Fulton County
His family is sad to announce that Oscar William “Chris” Gardner most recently of Hampton passed away peacefully in his sleep October 4, 2014. He will be greatly missed by