Mob rule economics
While we talk about democracy and equal rights, we seem increasingly to let both private and government decisions be determined by mob rule. There is nothing democratic about mob rule. […]
Columnists
2014
Columnists
The loss of parents’ wisdom
There are few who cannot say truthfully that they miss their parents after death has laid claim to those loved ones. The parents who taught us, scolded us and, at
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
King Obama and the lapdog media
I never thought it could get this bad in our fair land, that the man elected to be the chief law enforcement officer would so flagrantly, and so often, subvert,
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Plutocrats rule us
In the wake of [the recent] federal court decision finding BP and its drilling partners guilty of “gross negligence” for their part in causing the devastating oil spill in the
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Things to do-Sept. 17-Oct.6
September September 17 As part of Founders Day, Tyrone is having a one Worship service at 6:30 p.m on the Great Lawn at Shamrock Park to celebrate and worship together.
Fayetteville, Lifestyle
Foodies flock to Fayetteville
A couple talk to the chef at Broadway Diner during Taste of Fayette.
Community, Fayette County
A major milestone
Approximately 50 friends and family gathered at New Vision Church in Fayetteville on Saturday, August 23 to celebrate Mary Dews 104th birthday. Mary is pictured on the first row in
Community, Fayette County
Thanks for the help
Keeping students and teachers safe is the name of the game. Piedmont Fayette Hospital showed their “mercy pride” by donating an automated external defibrillator to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic
Fayette County, Schools
The Campus gets in on the icy fundraiser
The Campus, a private school in Peachtree City, recently hosted an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Fundraiser and raised $400 for the cause. Students were invited throughout their school week to
Community, Fayetteville
Fayette is home to state’s first movie commissary
Joe and Jim Hanna have worked for years in the motion picture catering business. What began with their own business in 1997 has led to the presence of Hanna Brothers
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Shakerag arts festival is this weekend
It’s time for the 37th annual Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival in Peachtree City. Hosted by the Peachtree City Recreation and Special Events Department, the festival begins Sept. 20 and
Community, Fayette County
Step back into history in Inman
The south Fayette County community of Inman will be taking a step back in time this weekend with the old-time activities that make up the 18th annual Inman Farm Heritage Days. The three-day event,
Columnists
As American as apple pie?
As American as apple pie? This column first appeared in July, 2002. Only in America, I guess, would something as American as apple pie make me feel so sad, and
Community
Walk With a Doc is Saturday
Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Piedmont Newnan Hospital are giving community members two opportunities to walk and talk with a physician this month. Piedmont Fayette Hospital will hold its Walk With
Coweta County, Lifestyle
Art walk is Friday
Main Street Newnan is excited to usher in the fall event season with its annual Fall Art Walk Sept.19. The free event takes place between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Coweta County, Government
Coweta County set to adopt budget Sept. 16
Coweta County commissioners are expected to adopt a $65 million FY 2015 general fund budget on Sept. 16. The $2.6 million increase in revenues over FY 2014 will come largely
News, Peachtree City
Council votes to do salary study every five years
The idea of having an employee salary study in Peachtree City conducted at the discretion of the city council rather than automatically every five years did not pass muster at
Fayette County, Schools
Panthers hold on for 35-33 win at Dutchtown
The Starr’s Mill Panthers endured a 90-minute weather delay and an offensive shootout on the road against Dutchtown, but they hung on for a 35-33 win and their first victory
Obituaries, Regional
Harlan Glynn Mosel, Jr., age 36 of McDonough
Mr. Harlan “Hop” Glynn Mosel, Jr., age 36 of McDonough, Ga. passed away September 9, 2014. Hop was born at Fort Benning, Ga., was a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Frank Clegg, 79, of Peachtree City
Mr. Frank Clegg, 79, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. He was born in Rochdale, England on August 2, 1935 to Bertram and Elizabeth Clegg,
Peachtree City
Brown disappointed in city’s stance on carts
By Monroe Roark [email protected] County officials are frustrated that they have not been able to come to a reciprocal agreement with Peachtree City concerning the use of golf carts in
Uncategorized
Music to stir the soul
A harp is something you don’t see every day, especially on the street in downtown Newnan. But Peachtree City resident Ashley Collins and one of her harps hit a home
Uncategorized
Jobless rate jumps
The local economies in Coweta and Fayette counties continue to improve, but the unemployment numbers fail to reflect that story. The jobless rate in Fayette in July rose nearly a
Tyrone
Tyrone is tuning up for its biggest celebration
By Bethan Adams [email protected] The 38th annual Tyrone Founders Day is a weeklong festival this year. The schedule ranges from new events, like a kids’ fishing rodeo (worms provided), to
Peachtree City
Helping out a good cause
Members of the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, along with the Floy Farr Trust, made a $5,500 donation to the Southern Crescent Walk To End Alzheimer’s. From left are Club
Senoia
Senoia looks to increase water supply
By Bethan Adams [email protected] Senoia council members approved plans at their meeting Tuesday night to proceed with the future of the water system, a $30,000 project. Though more expensive than
Newnan
Traffic alert for Newnan Sept. 23
The Newnan Police Dept., Newnan Fire Dept. and Atlanta Gas Light will be conducting a training exercise on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The exercise will take place on East Washington Street,
Community, Fayette County
Marching band exhibition is Sept.22
The Sandy Creek Marching Patriot Band will host the 2014 Annual Fayette County Marching Band Exhibition Monday, Sept. 22, on the Battlefield at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone. It
Coweta County
Two Coweta high schools named to a prestigious list
Two of Coweta County’s high schools placed in the top 10 percent of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” in a report by the Washington Post. East Coweta and Northgate high
Peachtree City, Sports
A successful run
The McIntosh High School cross country team had a great showing at the third annual Nike Panther XC Invitational. The varsity girls took second, led by Alyssa LeClaire. The varsity
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Sandy Creek talent show is this week
Sandy Creek High School’s choral department is pleased to present the 2014 talent show Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the new Handley Park Pavilion at 250 Handley Rd. in
Columnists
Bubble-wrap your life
No pun intended, but medical insurance is costing me an arm and leg nowadays. The costs of in-network and out-of-network doctor copays, deductibles, and out of pocket maximums have gotten
Columnists
Celebrating a milestone
According to author and pastor James Emery White in his article, “Why New Churches Fail,” 40 percent of new church plants will fail before the end of their first year.
Fayette County
Fayette schedules rare afternoon session
It is expected to be a relatively light agenda for the Fayette County Board of Commissioners at Thursday’s regular meeting, with perhaps the most noteworthy item being the time it