Cats in socks
An expectant mother placed a picture of three kittens above the changing table. She had purchased the item from a garage sale in the neighborhood. The kittens dangled from a […]
Columnists
2014
Columnists
Vince Dooley, Devil Dog
Anyone who has been around Georgia and the University of Georgia football is familiar with the name of Vince Dooley. Dooley spent his entire 25-year head coaching career at the
Peachtree City
Proposed salaries at PTC could cost up to $1 million
City employees in Peachtree City on Sept. 16 got a look at the classification and compensation plan performed by Condrey and Associates of Athens. With several options to choose from
Fayette County
PTC residents remember 9/11 with prayer
For most Americans, the anniversary of 9/11 carries countless memories and emotions. This year on Sept. 11, a group of 68 people from across America, including Fayette County residents Mary
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Senoia expands city area
The annexation of 36 acres along Ga. Highway 16 on Senoia’s west side was met with no objection by the Coweta County Commission at the Sept. 4 meeting. The initial
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Thanks for your service
Thanks for your service Coweta County Fire Dept. Capt. Ron Hamilton was the recipient of the Community and Education Award at the 2014 Silent Hero Awards ceremony at Pinewood Atlanta
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University names a resident for director
The University of West Georgia announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Heaberlin as senior director and chief administrative officer of Off-Campus Programs. Based at the UWG Newnan center, Heaberlin will
Coweta County
County passes $65M budget
Coweta County commissioners adopted a $65 million FY 2015 general fund budget on Sept. 16 without using fund balance. The FY 2015 budget is essentially the same as the FY
Peachtree City
PTC fire department honored
Members of the Peachtree City Fire Dept. received the 2014 Silent Hero Award for Teamwork due to their efforts in responding to a plane crash on June 29. The award
Fayetteville
F’ville hires new city manager, eyes senior rezoning
A Hampton resident with a background heavy on urban development and planning is set to be named the new Fayetteville city manager Thursday when the City Council makes a formal
Peachtree City
PTC Council prepares to borrow $3 million for fixups
The Peachtree City Council on Sept. 18 is expected to vote on an intergovernmental agreement with the city’s Public Facilities Authority on a $3 million bond resolution designed to address
Community, Fayette County
Fayette Commission proclaims ‘Legion Day’
Members of American Legion posts 50 and 105 accept a proclamation from the Fayette County Board of Commissioners naming Sept. 16 “The American Legion Day in Fayette County.” Photo/Monroe Roark.
Fayette County
Another victim carjacked in his driveway in N. Fayette
A north Fayette County man was the victim of a carjacking in front of his home Sept. 13. Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb said investigators are considering that the victim
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Pinewood vendors now employ 160+
It takes a variety of companies to support the efforts of the film industry. And a growing number of those companies can be found at Pinewood Atlanta Studios as it
Fayetteville
F’ville cops hunt for Subway robber
Fayetteville investigators are searching for the man who robbed the Subway sandwich shop on the city’s west side Sept. 12. Det. Mike Whitlow said the robbery occurred at the Subway
Fayette County
Commission remembers Cathy
Just days after Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy passed away at the age of 93, his company’s Fayette County connection was recognized at the very beginning of last Thursday afternoon’s Board
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Brown warns about unelected bosses in ARC’s ‘regionalism’
Concerns about the potential unchecked power of regional governmental organizations have sparked no small amount of discussion among elected officials and politically active citizens in Fayette County in recent weeks.
Fayette County
How many Fayette grads are college-ready?
ACT results say fewer than 4 in 10 students meet all 4 benchmarks While Fayette County high school students scored much better than the state average on the 2013-14 ACT,
Fayette County
Fayette Chamber says, ‘Come to Community Expo Tuesday’
With more than 100 businesses and organizations exhibiting under one roof, the 2014 Community Expo is your “roadmap” to the products and services that can be found right here in
Fayette County
Fayette plans ‘Face-to-Face’ with leaders
Fayette County officials will present the second annual “Fayette: Face-to-Face” event Friday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fayette County Public Library in downtown Fayetteville. Local
Fayette County, Politics
A personal moment with the former First Lady
Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter spoke at a luncheon held by the Fayette County Democratic Women on Aug. 23. Carter, right, takes a moment to speak with Fayette resident Karen
Fayette County
‘Silent Hero’ recognized
Fayette County firefighter Brad Boemanns was the recipient of the 2014 Silent Hero Award for Heroism, presented Sept. 11 by the Ronnie Thames Foundation at a ceremony at Pinewood Atlanta
Church
Heaven is for real
The book and movie Heaven Is For Real is the true story of Colton Burpo, the four-year-old son of a small-town Nebraska pastor. After surviving emergency surgery, he begins talking
Church, Regional
Religion Briefs 09/17/14
Women’s DayThe women of Flipper Chapel A. M. E. Church will celebrate their annual Women’s Day Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2:30 p.m. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Tracey
Church, Tyrone
Good neighbors
Hopewell United Methodist Church member and Master Gardner Sandy Golden led a group from Hopewell on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 7, as they cleaned up the courtyard at Robert J. Burch
Church, Peachtree City
Ramsey’s Financial Peace University starts tonight at COS
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, corner of Peachtree Parkway and Ga. Hwy. 54 in Peachtree City, will offer Financial Peace University on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. at the church,
Church, Peachtree City
Chabad of Peachtree City announces coming events for Jewish High Holidays
Chabad of Peachtree City will kick off its celebration of the Jewish New Year with the annual Rosh Hashanah family meal on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Services will be at 7:30
Church, Peachtree City
Servant Weekend at COS Lutheran starts Friday
Servant Weekend at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church includes nine events. Volunteers are needed for some while others are offered as a service to the community. The American Red Cross
Church, Fayette County
Bethany, Sandy Creek church homecomings set for Sunday
Two historic churches will have homecoming festivities this Sunday. Bethany Methodist in the old Fife community and Sandy Creek Baptist on Sandy Creek Road will welcome former members and guests
Church, Fayetteville
New NFUMC Bible study groups forming now
North Fayette United Methodist Church, 847 New Hope Rd., Fayetteville, is forming Covenant Bible Study groups for Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Anticipated start date for the groups will be
Columnists
Wave the flag at Chick-fil-A
At the Chick-fil-A on Ga. Highway 74 at Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree City, my 12-year-old daughter Kristen and I are regulars, picking up her breakfast and Cobb salad for lunch
Columnists
Do we have a war strategy for ISIS?
President Obama in his Sept. 10 speech did not deliver a viable war-fighting strategy against ISIS. In fact, the president doesn’t seem to understand that ISIS is at war with
Columnists
The sacking of Ray Rice
The “indefinite suspension” of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice for knocking out his then-fiancee, now wife, in an elevator at an Atlantic City casino has again provoked debate about