Braves’ letdown reminds us of life’s reality
Growing up, my Mom used to tell us boys, “Don’t expect too much and you won’t be disappointed.” I guess we Braves fans expect too much. The successful run of […]
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Religion Briefs 10/08/14
Woolsey’s AWANA event set for tonightWoolsey Baptist Church, 115 Hampton Rd. in Fayetteville, will have AWANA Parent’s Night on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. A Chick-fil-A dinner will be
Church, Fayetteville
LDS Church to host career resource center
The LDS Church, 2021 Redwine Road in Fayetteville will host a career resource center beginning in October. The center will be open to the public on Thursdays from 7 to
Church, Peachtree City
COS will host Oct. women’s retreat in PTC
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will sponsor a Women’s Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the church, 101 N. Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City. All
Church, Fayetteville
BeVille to perform at Community Christian’s Coffee House Saturday
Community Christian Church will host a “Coffee House” event this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. with musical entertainment provided by singer/songwriter Amy BeVille. BeVille has played with musicians David
Church, Newnan
Summit to host dinner meetings
The Summit Church will offer three dinner meetings, Oct. 19, Jan. 11, and May 17, all at 6 p.m., to discuss managing money, dealing with crazy schedules and family. Each
Church, Tyrone
Hopewell UMC has new youth director
Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone announces its new youth director, Branden Hubler, a McDonough native, who spent the past two years working with the youth program at Harvest Point
Church, Fayette County
Interfaith luncheon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held its second interfaith luncheon as a thank you to all those who contributed to the summer lunch program last summer.
Church, Fayetteville
Providence UMC’s motorcycle rally set for October 23 – 26
Bikers, it’s not too late to join the 2nd annual, “rally4thekidz,” an Oct. 23-26 motorcycle rally hosted by Providence United Methodist Church to raise funds for kidz2leaders, Inc. Riders from
Fayette County
Couple survives crash landing at Starr’s Mill HS
UPDATED FOR PRINT EDITION — An Atlanta couple was injured Oct. 5 when their single-engine plane crash landed on a practice field at Starr’s Mill High School in southwest Fayette
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Piedmont Fayette Hospital to expand ER by 18 bays, add 30 rooms
Piedmont Fayette Hospital is looking to expand by adding a two-story section on the hospital’s east side. The addition will increase space in the Emergency Department (ED) and add 30
Peachtree City
New PTC pay plan: How to pay for it?
The Peachtree City Council on Oct. 2 by a 3-2 vote adopted the provisions of the recent classification and compensation study at a cost of more than $900,000. Of that
Opinion
Government Party wins, taxpayers lose
I come today to praise two office holders that I have strongly criticized in the past. After Thursday night’s 3-to-2 Peachtree City Council vote to impose a new pay system
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We can handle the truth
The Ebola virus is not a threat, but ISIS is. That’s what some of our leaders tell us. Should we believe them? Do they have a track record for truth-telling
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Ebola and Obama
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is both a danger in itself and a wake-up call for Americans — about President Obama, about the institutions of this country and, most
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World’s view of being cool
My parents, according to the world’s definition of “cool,” were not. Neither drank nor did either ever possess a credit card. Groceries and clothing were paid for in cash, utilities
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
The PTC pay raise and the 35% lie
Last Thursday’s actions and vote by the Peachtree City Council reflect yield to the pressure of the self-serving and money-grabbing interest of the city’s employees. During that meeting, the behavior
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Brown: The story of one woman’s remarkable victory
Recently, I twice had the opportunity to spend time with local citizens to discuss how they could get involved in local government and make a difference. Both times, I brought
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Another hero is gone: Farewell to the colonel
Words do not flow as in prose at such times as these. Rather, my thoughts fall from my mind in random shapes and sizes that must combine as a picture
Engagements, Regional
Hall-Hollis engagement
Kirk and Becky Hall of Brooks, Ga. announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Elizabeth to Jeffrey Wilson Hollis, son of Eric and Cheryl Hollis of Savannah, Ga. The bride-to-be
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Wiley Joseph Williams, Jr., 88 of Moreland
Wiley Joseph (“Joe”) Williams, Jr., 88 of Moreland, died September 26. He was the son of the late Pastor Wiley Joseph Williams, Sr. and Annie Lucy Tankersley, on December 2,
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Henry Pate, Jr., age 78
Henry “Clyde” Pate, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Fayetteville, Ga. on October 1, 2014, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born March 15,
Church, Fayetteville
Sharon Ann Benedict of Fayetteville
Sharon Ann Benedict of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away October 4, 2014. She is survived by her sister Doris Robbins of Fayetteville; nephew Edward Vaccaro of Fayetteville and three great nephews.
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Lolita Vivas, of Peachtree City
Mrs. Lolita Vivas, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on October 3, 2014. She was born on February 12, 1964, in the city of Judibana, Falcon State, Venezuela. She was
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Barbara Ann McElroy, of Peachtree City
Mrs. Barbara Ann McElroy, born December 22, 1943, of Peachtree City passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was the CEO of McElroy Services doing business as MSI Termite and
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Laurlene Stone, 91, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Laurlene “Billie” Stone, 91, of Fayetteville, Ga., died September 30, 2014. She was a faithful member of Lisbon Baptist Church. She was born October 18, 1922 in Marshall County,
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Christine Parker Newton, 81, of Fayetteville
Christine Parker Newton, 81, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away October 1, 2014. She is survived by her husband Jimmy “JC” Newton of Fayetteville; brothers Harry (Charlotte) Parker of Fairburn; Edward
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Dorothy Irene Schultz, 83, of Peachtree City
Dorothy Irene Schultz, 83, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away October 3, 2014. She was a long time member of Peachtree City United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Diana Coutu Cates, 69, of Sharpsburg
Diana Coutu Cates, 69, of Sharpsburg, Ga., passed away Oct. 3, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. She was a member of Line Creek Baptist Church and Turin Baptist
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Things to do-Oct.8-Nov.8
October October 8 “Fore the Paws” Charity Golf Tournament is today at Braelinn Golf Club. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the shotgun start for the four-person scramble starts at
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Zombie warehouse getting ready to open
Residents can contribute a to a good cause and have a scary time by heading to a zombie warehouse in Peachtree City. The event is sponsored by a nonprofit group
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Sandra Deal is speaking in Fayette next week
The teachers, law enforcement professionals, social service agencies and other organizations in Fayette County have a big job providing for children and families in our community. The Strengthening Families Fall
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Great Georgia Air Show is this weekend
It’s a weekend filled with breathtaking aerial stunts, roaring jet trucks, fireworks and activities for fun seekers of all ages. The Great Georgia Airshow is returning to Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon
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The grandfather clock
The clock It was taller by half than the old man himself, Though it weighed not a pennyweight more. It was bought on the morn of the day that he