National Heights plans yard saleNational Heights Baptist Church in Fayetteville will have a yard sale Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing into early afternoon. Furniture and household […]
Dale Barnett is crisscrossing the country on a whirlwind schedule this year in preparation for what would be an influential position on the national stage. The Fayetteville resident is the
“Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind.” — President John F. Kennedy For most people, war is an unthinkable horror. While generals
In the fairy tale “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, is in the forest when he hears a group of robbers approaching on horseback. Afraid,
Some pundits are saying that President Obama has been floundering in his response to the ISIS crisis because public opinion polls show most Americans don’t want another war. In all
Several weeks ago, I wrote about moonshine runner turned stock car champion, Lloyd Seay, who was murdered in a dispute over sugar purchased to make illegal whiskey. It’s a funny
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will consider spending $257,000 for lighting on two of McCurry Park’s athletic fields at Thursday night’s regular public meeting. County staff has recommended awarded
When the rookie J.C. Booth “Tsunami Warrior” team became the state champions in the first Lego League Robotics Challenge, they created a big problem for STEM education in Fayette County.
Mayor and Peachtree City Council, you need to stop dragging your collective feet and take whatever actions required to return Lake Peachtree to its former state. I can’t speak for
Mr. Coleman waxes eloquent regarding his recently found mantra written by Krister Stendard, “Our vision is more obstructed by what we know than by our lack of knowledge.” He may
Thank you, Mr. Brown, for properly scrutinizing, or should we say ingeniously spinning, the Leak Protection program. I am sure that everyone is removing his hand from his wallet after
This week I wanted to highlight just one example of Obama’s extreme mendacity and cynicism. In 2009, amid concerns that the healthcare law as written would permit federal funds to
On the heels of the 200th anniversary of the creation of “The Star Spangled Banner,” the Fayette County Board of Commissioners will give special attention to the national anthem at
I read the letters to the editor by Mr. Terry Garlock and Mr. Anthony Coleman, both concerning events surrounding the shooting of an unarmed young black youth by a police
We are a proud people and rightly so. America has always been at the forefront of all nations, but that position is now challenged. We, as a nation, attained that
There is an open seat on the Fayette County Ethics Board for a three-year term that begins in early November. The board is made up of three members and two
Mary Jo Kachman of 237 Cedar Trail, Jonesboro Ga. in Fayette county passed away September 16, 2014. She was born in Kansas City, Mo. August 22, 1945. Mary Jo lived
Richard “Dick” Hamman of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Born in Fairmont, W.Va., on Sept. 25, 1928, Dick was the son of
Mary Evelyn (Perry) Finlon passed away on September 21, 2014. She was born in Tifton, Ga. on November 14, 1920. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 53
Mrs. Glenda J. Grant, age 70 of Brooks, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Mrs. Grant was born in Griffin, Ga. on July 14, 1944.
September September 24 Join Promise Place for an event today at 10 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Churchin Fayetteville. The event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn the effects
The newly formed Cultural Ambassadors group at Peeples Elementary completed its first service project that will bring fresh fruit to community residents who cannot afford to purchase it. About 50
As students recognized Constitution Week at Whitewater High, they had the opportunity to see actual war artifacts used by soldiers during the American Revolution, bringing a greater appreciation for the
Classic Rock will fill the air Saturday night as The Fred finishes up the Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series. The finale features the 70s and 80s band Styx.
This Saturday is the fourth Market Day event of 2014, at the Lane Brown Gazebo in Downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville Main Street welcomes everyone to attend this open air market featuring
The Peachtree City International Festival and Rotary Dragon Boat Races will celebrate its seventh year September 27. The festivities will be held at a new location this year. The boats
It was just too ironic. Late last fall, Dave asked me to come with him to look at a trawler for sale in New Bern, N.C. He had seen it
Friends of the Fayette County Public Library held one of its book sales and these folks have just set an arm load of books down to rest a moment. Alex
Anthony Philip Bertino, 68, of Peachtree City, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2014. He served his country in the US Army and retired as Chief Warrant Officer II. He is
Joseph K. Graves, 76, of Peachtree City, passed away September 14, 2014. He served his country during the Vietnam War with the United States Air Force and later was a
The Our Lady of Mercy Bobcats jumped out to a 19-point lead only to see the Lumpkin County Indians tie the game in the fourth quarter before the home team
Commissioners expected at two events The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has served notice that its members will be present at two upcoming events in the community outside its normal
Mark your calendar for Senoia’s 10th Annual Cruisin’ to the Oldies car show Sept. 27 beginning at 11 am. Main Street will close at 6 am with car registration beginning
The 2014 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair on Pine Road will be open through Sept. 27. With special events and promotions, expect every visit to be fun-filled and action-packed. The fair’s
