Tea time
The United Methodist Women of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church, held an afternoon tea for its members. Eight church circles participated and 61 joined in the festivities. They were served […]
Community, Fayetteville
2014
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More retail coming to east Coweta, close to PTC
It has been a long wait but the precursor to commercial development at the large Fischer Crossing retail center has begun. The area on the northeast corner of Fischer Road
Business, Peachtree City
Construction company headed to MacDuff Parkway
The Peachtree City Planning Commission heard an initial proposal on Sept. 8 that could lead to the development of the headquarters for Massana Construction on six acres on the future
Fayette County
Two injured in Oct. 5 crash landing at Starr’s Mill High School practice field
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 County. Sheriff Barry Babb said
Community
These apples do make a difference
The Harvest for Real Life Center Orchard on the Dogwood Church campus in Tyrone has harvested 8,150 pounds of fresh produce so far this year to be shared through the
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More jobs are headed to Coweta
A Sept. 25 announcement by Spancrete pre-cast building products will lead to the creation of approximately 40 new manufacturing jobs in Newnan. The revitalization of an existing facility in Newnan
Fayette County, Schools
Chiefs fall 42-28 at Northgate
The McIntosh Chiefs rode a strong first half to a 14-point early lead but couldn’t stem the tide in the third quarter as the host team, the Northgate Vikings, fought
Peachtree City
PTC Council splits, but OKs new pay raise
Peachtree City employees at the Oct. 2 council meeting got what they wanted. The council on a 3-2 vote adopted the provisions of the recent classification and compensation study at
Sharpsburg
Reindl tapped for director of children’s mininstries
Kim Reindl is extremely busy these days. As the newly installed director of children’s ministries at Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church, she will be overseeing virtually every aspect of children’s
Columnists
Domestic warriors
Ever since the first Gulf War way back in 1991, the churches I have served have set aside a special day to honor our military veterans. Most of the time
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New homes could impact Tyrone and Coweta County
A birds-eye view of what Wilksmoor Village and MacDuff Parkway in northwest Peachtree City will look like has been made available by the Peachtree City Planning Dept. The new map
Columnists
Book covers
My three brothers, The Sister, and me spent seven magical years growing up at 110 Flamingo Street. During that time, both Mom and Dad dispensed a lot of advice, hoping
County, Coweta County
Coweta gets good planning award
The Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs (DCA) on Sept. 30 announced Coweta County was among 10 cities and counties to be designated as “PlanFirst” communities based on successful planning initiatives.
Coweta County, Lifestyle
Zombie Run set for Senoia
Over the past couple of years, it appears that Senoia has become the unofficial zombie capital of the world. Every weekend you can catch people exploring the streets of Senoia
Fayette County
New FCDA chief brings experience in Gwinnett
The Fayette County Development Authority at its monthly meeting on Sept. 25 voted unanimously to hire former Gwinnett County and West Palm Beach, Fla. economic developer Alan Durham as the
Fayetteville
F’ville’s new city manager has planning background
Ray Gibson’s hefty experience in planning and zoning is a major reason he was chosen to become Fayetteville’s new city manager and he is ready for the task. “I’m very
Regional
Power struggle at ARC: Board delays controversial vote
A move to adopt proposed bylaw changes by the Atlanta Regional Commission board that has raised the ire of some Fayette County leaders was postponed for a month. The matter
Fayette County
Suburban logging causes headaches for homeowners
A number of residents from the same subdivision just north of Fayetteville spoke out at the Sept. 25 Fayette County Board of Commissioners meeting about a problem that has increased
Peachtree City
Cops investigate suicide, close busy Crosstown Rd.
UPDATED OCT. 2, 2014 — Police have determined that the man found dead Sept. 29 at Rockspray Pond Park in southern Peachtree City was the victim of a self-inflicted wound.
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
PTC staff seeks expanded pay hike
If adopted, new salary scale would bump some starting PTC staffers’ paychecks upward by between 9% and 23% The Peachtree City Council on Oct. 2 will consider a staff recommendation
Fayetteville
F’ville Council to decide Oddo 60-acre rezoning
A subdivision planned for the largest undeveloped tract of land in Fayetteville, which is owned by a family that includes two local government officials, is scheduled for public scrutiny Thursday
Peachtree City
Digging in for PTC Dragon Boat Race
The new Lake McIntosh location for the annual Peachtree City International Festival and Rotary Dragon Boat Races held Sept. 27 provided a perfect venue for the nearly three dozen teams
Peachtree City
Septic tank failing, care home wants annexation into PTC
The Peachtree City Council on Oct. 2 will hear an annexation request that would bring the Heritage of Peachtree City personal care apartments on Ga. Highway 54 near Sumner Road
Fayette County
Comm. Barlow sounds off on golf cart reciprocity issue
Fayette County Commissioner David Barlow said last Thursday that he does not share the position of some of his colleagues regarding the lack of a reciprocal golf cart agreement with
Fayette County
Fayette Elections Board: NO Sunday voting here
No action was taken by the Fayette County Board of Elections on a request by Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) to have polls open on Sunday, Oct. 26, for early voting.
Community, Fayette County
Blazing the trail for men in pink
Helping Piedmont Fayette Hospital raise awareness about fighting breast cancer by donning the iconic pink battle color are (L-R) Hugh Kirby, Intergenerational Minister, New Hope Baptist Church; Tyrone Mayor Eric
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Heavy traffic expected in Fairburn for Oct. 4 festival
Fairburn Police want residents of Fayette and Coweta counties to be aware of traffic issues which will be present at the Fairburn Fall Festival in the downtown area on Oct.
Fayette County
Community Source showcases Fayette’s strengths
The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is unveiling its 2014-2015 Fayette Community Source magazine. For the second year in a row, the chamber partnered with The Citizen Newspapers to create an
Fayette County
Runaway trailer costs F’ville woman her life
Tiphanie Fletcher, 25, of Fayetteville was traveling southbound last Friday on Ga. Highway 92 near Pond Trace when a trailer being towed by a Chevy Silverado traveling northbound came unhooked
Fayette County
Fayette kids’ academic growth a mixed bag, new scores show
It is not only about test scores anymore. Fayette County public schools are always at or near the top of the list when it comes to test scores. Yet a
Church
Ask Father Paul
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Why are bad people not punished? Dear Father Paul: My boss is a loathsome person. He actually brags about his
Church, Fayetteville
Providence will bless the animals Saturday
Providence United Methodist Church invites members of the community to bring their favorite furry or feathered friends and come out for a special blessing on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9:30-11:30
Church, Tyrone
COS will bless the pets in Tyrone Sunday
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church invites all to its annual Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, Oct, 5 at 2 p.m. on the property at 411 Palmetto Rd. in
Church, Fayetteville
Curry to speak at luncheon Tuesday
Atlanta resident and writer Ann Curry will discuss her biography, Suffer and Grow Strong, The Life of Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas, 1834-1907, at the Oct. 7 luncheon meeting of Titus