Patel named Coweta teacher of the year
Ruth Hill Elementary School 5th grade teacher Ami Patel was chosen from among Coweta County’s 31 Teacher of the Year winners and three finalists as the 2014 Coweta County Teacher […]
Coweta County, Schools
2014
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Early voting this Saturday in F’ville
Early voting has begun Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at three locations in Fayette County: the Peachtree City Library, Tyrone Town Hall and the county’s elections
Fayetteville
F’ville OKs 2 of 3 requests for controversial car wash
The Fayetteville City Council on May 1 approved two of the three requests involving the construction of the Tidal Wave Car Wash at 750 North Glynn Street at Ga. Highway
Fayette County
BoE plans gift to visioning initiative
The Fayette Visioning Initiative is a good idea, one that should be provided with a financial contribution. That was the May 5 opinion of the Fayette County Board of Education.
Fayette County
Fayette eyes office zone for 74S.
A proposal from Fayette County planning staff to designate 15 parcels on Ga. Highway 74 South for future office use will be considered Thursday night by the Fayette County Commission.
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Jerry Melvin Whittle, of Peachtree City
Jerry Melvin Whittle, of Peachtree City, born December 16, 1931 died May 6, 2014 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. His wife, Diane K (Smith) Whittle, his parents, Melvin
Fayetteville
One more piece in place for big F’ville roundabout
Round and round we go, and Fayetteville is now one step closer to what will be the much-delayed Hood Avenue/Ga. Highway 92/Jeff Davis Drive Connector with included roundabout, intended to
Newsmakers
AAA:Georgia traveling to increase
The majority of Georgia residents (81 percent) plan to kick start the summer travel season by taking at least one leisure trip of 50 miles or more requiring overnight accommodations
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Dorothy Marion Betts of Peachtree City
Dorothy Marion Betts (Wolfgram), cherished wife of Herbert Alexander Betts Sr., went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2014. Born in Des Plaines, Ill. on September 9, 1928,
Peachtree City
Imker lauds smooth start for council
The new year has gone off quite smoothly for the Peachtree City Council, even as two newbies came aboard in January with the addition of Councilmen Mike King and Terry
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Jacqueline Anne Schisler, age 78
Jacqueline Anne Schisler, age 78, passed away on April 28, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born in Detroit, Mich., to the late Douglas Carl Gustaf Peterson, and Grace
Engagements, Tyrone
Henry-Heinisch Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Henry, Jr. of Hoover, Ala., are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Krista Louise Henry, to Christopher Ryan Heinisch, son of Mr. Randy
Government
Legislature lays rules for state response to water emergencies
Georgia’s waterways received vital added protection with the passage of House Bill 549 into law on April 15. According to the Georgia Water Coalition, HB 549 requires Georgia’s Environmental Protection
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Savor the flavor at dinner under the trees in Senoia
The Senoia Optimist Club always knows how to put on an event. Three hundred diners attended the 5th Annual Taste of Senoia held under the trees April 27 at the
Columnists
Small-town dysfunction
Generally I stay away from local politics in this column unless something that happens rises to astronomical levels of absurdity — then I may wade into that murky water a
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Chance earns ‘A+’ from Ga. Chamber
Sen. Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone) has received an ‘A+’ grade on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 legislative scorecard. The Georgia Chamber’s scorecard recognizes legislators that supported pro-business initiatives during the
Coweta County, Schools
Univ. of West Georgia breaks fundraising mark with $6.7M
In 2013, the University of West Georgia raised a record $6.7 million through the generous support of alumni, faculty, staff, private foundations, the business community and friends of the university.
Fayetteville
F’ville man arrested on child molestation charges
A Fayetteville man was arrested May 8 on charges of child molestation and aggravated assault in connection to three incidents involving two girls between 2007 and 2011. Fayetteville Police were
Community, Coweta County
Seminar Saturday focuses on freedoms
“Restoring Our Promise” is a day-long seminar comprised of many voices, coming from different points of view and discussing different subject matters. Yet there is a common theme-protecting our freedoms.
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Lisa Kelly to perform at The Fred Saturday night
The Fred Amphitheater and Lisa Kelly Voice Academy are joining forces to bring a special concert to Peachtree City May 10 presented by Kelly Porter Productions. The concert will feature
Columnists
Mom-The Impossible Job
It’s not controversial if it’s the truth. Most men are simply Neanderthals. Having said that, I really don’t think it’s our fault. We’re just born that way. Men lumber around
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Brown offers reward for damage to campaign truck parked in Braelinn
Fayette County Commissioner Steve Brown is offering a $500 reward to find out who damaged a fellow commissioner’s pickup truck decked out with Brown’s campaign sign that was parked in
Fayette County
Deputies hold boy, 14, for stolen car, 3 burglaries in north Fayette area
A 14-year-old Fayette County juvenile is in custody after sheriff’s deputies found him hiding in the woods after attempting a break-in at a north Fayette residence. Sheriff Barry Babb said
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Manning, Johnston, Harbin lead campaign contributions race
If money talks, we may have a pretty good idea of who the frontrunners are in the seven-man race to replace Tyrone resident Ronnie Chance as the state senator for
Community
Survivors march at the Relay for Life
The annual Survivor’s Walk was a key moment in Fayette County’s 2014 Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This year’s event was hosted May 3 at Sandy
Fayette County
Raises ahead for Fayette teachers
Following years of decline, BoE’s budget expected to go up by $4.2 million Things are looking up for the Fayette County School System — up as in more money coming
Peachtree City
PTC cops credit public calls with leading to suspect who ran after stop
Alert Peachtree City residents helped police capture a suspect who bolted from a traffic stop late Monday morning, officials said. The suspect, later identified as Dontevious Ferrell, 24, of Gay
Fayetteville
F’ville honors city clerk
Fayetteville City Clerk Anne Barksdale was recognized May 1 by Mayor Greg Clifton and the City Council for her service to the city as part of Georgia’s Municipal Clerks Week.
Fayette County
South Fayette man charged with breaking family member’s ribs
A south Fayette County man was arrested April 16 after a family arrived at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to report an incident of family violence. William K. McAbee, 50,
Church
Brazil trip results hard to put into words
A mission team from Fayetteville serving in Brazil saw a mighty movement of God that is hard to describe. “You just had to be there.” Fourteen Fayetteville First Baptist members
Church, Regional
Religion Briefs 05/07/14
LDS to offer family history class tonightThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) will offer a Georgia Family History Resources Class for those who need help finding
Engagements, Fayetteville
Lowe-Howell engagement
Jeff & Ann Lowe, of Fayetteville, Ga., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Louise Lowe, to Matthew Lee Howell, son of Don & Peggy Howell of
Engagements, Fayetteville
Thacker-Trantham engagement
Ben and Cindy Thacker of Fayetteville, Ga. joyfully announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Christine Annalese Thacker to Warren Glenn “Trey” Trantham III, son of Katie and
Church, Peachtree City
Garage sale is this Saturday
All Saints Church members Sam Stachura and his daughter, Lily Ann, display some of the items to be featured at the All Saints Anglican Church Garage Sale this Saturday, May