Memorial Day
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us. Memorial Day, according to History.com, is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, and honors men and women who died […]
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2014
Coweta County, Schools
More than 1,500 graduate from Coweta’s high schools
The Coweta County school system’s 2013-24 school year came to a close Friday. Commencement addresses at the ceremonies were given by, left to right, Northgate High School Valedictorian Maggie Shiffert
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Backyard campouts and s’mores
I grew up in a typical neighborhood with a typical family for the time: a mom, a dad, three brothers, one annoying older sister, and a green parakeet that ate
Coweta County, Schools
Newnan High School Class of 2014
Honors Graduate * High Honors Graduate ** Abigail Elizabeth Aaron ** Elizabeth Eleanor Abercrombie ** Lily Sondra Mae Acree * Michael Brandon Adams Kathryn Elizabeth Adcock * Bria Nichole Alas
Coweta County, Schools
Northgate High School Class of 2014
Honors Graduate * High Honors Graduate * John Nicholas Abbadangelo * Jason Thomas Abraham ** Kinsey Melissa Adams Rachel Reneé Adornato ** Heather McKenzie Ahart ** Jordan Rae Alvey Natasha
Coweta County, Schools
East Coweta High School Class of 2014
Honors Graduate * High Honors Graduate ** Mallory Anne Adams ** Morgan Barbe Adams ** Taylor Douglas Adams Stone Lee Addair Avery Tyler Addison Ghe Jin Ahn ** Amber Anam
Community, Fayette County
Kiwanis recognizes fifth-graders
The Metro Fayette Kiwanis Club annually honors an Improved Fifth-Grader. Each receives a plaque and a gift certificate. Seated from left: Nico Gautschi, Olivia Stronach, Liam Rietschier, Devin Reyburne, Juan
Community, Fayetteville
Nice horsey
Callie Hernandez, 4, of Fayetteville pets a miniature horse she rode during the Spring Fling hosted by Fayette Presbyterian Church recently at the Fayette County government complex in downtown Fayetteville.
Fayette County
Fayette eyes commercial rezoning on Ellis Road
A proposed commercial rezoning on Ellis Road near the Fayette Pavilion will be considered by the Fayette County Commission Thursday night. The .42-acre site is currently zoned for single-family residential
Fayette County
Director: Fayette water quality violations fixed, no health threat
The Fayette County Water System violated three state testing standards for disinfectant by-products as noted on the annual drinking water quality report sent to all county water customers. The good
Lifestyle
PTC, F’ville hailed as 2 of top 10 places to live in Ga.
Real estate research blog Motovo has named Peachtree City and Fayetteville to its Top 10 Best Places in Georgia list. The blog ranked the 10 best places to live in
Fayette County, Sports
The Campus wins GICAA state baseball title
The Campus United Gryphons won the Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association state baseball championship with a May 16 doubleheader sweep of Praise Academy’s Lions from Douglasville, winning 13-1 and 12-2.
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Winners at the Courthouse Art Show
These local students received scholarships from the Fayette County Art Association as part of the annual Courthouse Art Show this weekend. From left are Samantha Smith of Whitewater High School,
Fayette County, Sports
Panthers fourth, Chiefs eighth in AAAAA golf
The Starr’s Mill Panthers finished fourth in boys’ golf and the McIntosh Chiefs were eighth in the AAAAA state tournament Monday. A story that ran in Wednesday’s edition of the
Fayette County
Fayette BoE gives $10K to visioning initiative
The Fayette County Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a $10,000 contribution to the Fayette Visioning Initiative. Superintendent Jody Barrow recommended the board’s approval of the contribution. Visioning Initiative
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Brown: East Fayette Bypass needed to ease F’ville traffic
The East Fayetteville Bypass may be coming closer to reality … and some might consider it a necessity, with the state’s plans to widen Ga. Highway 54 east of Fayetteville
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Female ‘sovereign citizen’ skips court before guilty verdict for identity fraud
A Covington woman claiming to be a sovereign citizen disappeared from court late Monday afternoon in the short time it took a jury to convict her of four identity fraud
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Fayette law officers honored at banquet
There was not a seat to spare in the dining room of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church May 15 as approximately 500 hundred people attended the District Attorney’s 8th Annual
Fayette County
5% BoE budget increase pays for 1.5% teacher pay hikes
With the first budget increase in more than five years, the system still plans to spend $3 million more than it collects in revenue The Fayette County Board of Education
Fayette County
Moving to the other side
New Post 2 Fayette County Board of Education member Dan Colwell is sworn in May 19 by Fayette County Probate Judge Ann Jackson. Colwell was appointed from a field of
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Class of 2014’s 1,671 seniors to march Friday
The Fayette County School System’s Class of 2014 will be front and center for graduation ceremonies at the county’s five high schools Friday night. Once they toss their hats in
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F’ville fire vote may cost city $900,000 in road funds
Fayette declines to help pay for Hwy.92/85 traffic realignment cost increases after 3-to-2 anti-consolidation vote The recent 3-to-2 Fayetteville City Council vote that snuffed out Fayette County’s push to consolidate
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Brown wins his PTC district; Harbin, Studdard in runoff for Ga. Senate
Confounding his vocal critics, Fayette County Commission Chairman Steve Brown in Tuesday Republican voting overpowered two former mayors of Peachtree City to win the Post 3 slot without a runoff
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The Chiefs are the CHAMPIONS!
At right, McIntosh’s Amy Brewer keeps her eye on the lofted ball at midfield. Despite being an away game at Kennesaw State University, more than 400 fans watched the boys
Fayette County, Sports
Baseball finals moved to Monday
Whitewater’s quest for a AAAAA state baseball championship has been delayed two days. The final-round doubleheader originally scheduled for Saturday will now begin Monday at 3 p.m. at Whitewater because
Church
Are you taking a trip or enjoying the journey?
Jesus came to help us live a full and meaningful life that comes from having a personal relationship with Him (John 10:10). Our lives should be filled with abundance and
Engagements, Fayetteville
Lunsford-Faulkner engagement
Ms. Sandra Lunsford and Mr. John E. Lunsford of Fayetteville, Ga. proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Anne, to R. Phillip Faulkner, son of Mrs. Betty Faulkner Ivie
Engagements, Fayetteville
Colon-Baker Engagement
Ms. Kathryn Colon of Fayetteville and Mr. and Mrs. Hector L. Colon of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth Colon to Lucas John Baker, son of John
Church, Regional
History, legacy of the English Bible coming to Christian City Thursday
This Thursday, Christian City will host “The History and Legacy of the English Bible.” Collector Michael Morgan will speak on the “first generation” of the English Bible from Wycliffe through
Church, Peachtree City
Peachtree City Presbyterian women host Capernaum Carnival for youth
The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City hosted a Carnival for Capernaum, the Young Life group for young people with disabilities. Young Life is a non-denominational
Church, Regional
Religion Briefs 05/21/14
COS changes worship scheduleChrist Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City has announced a change in the worship schedule for the summer. Contemporary worship in the Fellowship Hall will now
Church, Tyrone
Gospel singing planned this Saturday
An evening of Country Gospel Singing will be offered at the home of Johnny Cochran, 306 Tyrone Rd. in Tyrone, this Saturday, May 24, at 5:30 p.m. Catered refreshments will
Church, Fayetteville
SAGE heads for Turner Field May 28
The SAGE group (Senior Adults Going Everywhere) at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will take a tour of Turner Field in Atlanta May 28. The tour will include The Braves
Church, Peachtree City
All Saints annual summer music camp coming up
All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City will conduct its seventh annual free children’s Music Camp from July 7 through 11. The program is for children ages 5 through 11.