Is God a Democrat? A Republican? Was Jesus a conservative, liberal, socialist, or libertarian? Those are jarring questions. Yet, because faith informs one’s values and values inform one’s political leanings, […]
Many people are lamenting the bad consequences of Barack Obama’s foreign policy, and some are questioning his competence. There is much to lament, and much to fear. Multiple setbacks to
I was excited when I learned that the parents of a student I knew produced a product my family used and enjoyed. His response to me was, “Yeah, they’re getting
There are many things I love about the South. We’re fiercely patriotic. We’re neighborly. We’re storytellers without equal. We’re unabashedly and unapologetically faithful. We’re proudly hospitable. But here’s what I
Section 2 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits voting practices or procedures that discriminate on the basis of race, color or membership in certain minority groups. Most
Although Andrew Russell beat me to the punch, I decided to submit my letter in refutation to March 18’s letter “Freshman decries loss of rights,” which is why you’re reading
Phyllis Webb Towell, 86, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away on Sun., Mar. 16, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Ralph M. Towell, of Fayetteville, Ga., son, William Lee Webb,
Joan Holland Wilson went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2014. She was born in Cedartown, Ga., to William Pratt and Annie Casey Holland. After graduation from Cedartown
Kathy Ann Packard Hoffman, 61, died March 25, 2014 at her home in Coweta County near Palmetto, Ga. A service was held on Tuesday, April 1, at 6:00 in the
John Allen Beall, IV, age 64, passed away Wed. Mar. 26, 2014. Mr. Beall was a 1971 graduate of Auburn University and a 1984 graduate of Woodrow Wilson College of
Wilfred Gerald “Jerry” Stoner of Fayetteville passed away March 26, 2014. He served his country in the US army Air Corp during World War II. He is survived by his wife
Mrs. Avis H. Jones, age 82, of Fayetteville passed away Mar. 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Jones and is survived by her husband of
Mrs. Pauline “Polly” Stell, 98, of Fayetteville, died Mar. 29, 2014. Mrs. Polly demonstrated her love for life and people by spending time volunteering in the community. She also played
Marian Ann White, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away March 18, 2014. She loved working with children in preschool and kindergarten at New Hope Baptist Church and made costumes for their
Harry “Paul” Lemming, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away Mar. 30, 2014. He proudly served as a staff sargent in the US Air Force and a member of a P51 crew
Fred A. Pyron, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away March 20, 2014. He was previously employed by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Dept. He was preceded in death by his parents Ellis
Mrs. Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Pope Hagan, age 76, departed this life for her home with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Mon., March 31, 2014. She was born on June 9,
April April 3 The Fayette County High School Chorus presents a school-wide talent show 2014 at 7 p.m. at Sam’s AuditoriumCome out and see step teams, crazy teacher acts, and
Words and phrases that have long been in circulation sometimes sneak around and bite you on the backside. I usually celebrate the vernal equinox by watching for new words and
Phil Cofer of Whitewater was named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s AAAAA All-State first team, one of several local players ranked among the best in their respective classifications for the 2013-14
MONDAY, MARCH 31 BASEBALL: Ola at Whitewater. GOLF: Starr’s Mill vs. Northgate (Canongate); East Coweta at Whitewater (Planterra). SOCCER: Drew at Starr’s Mill; Whitewater at Fayette County; Whitefield at OLM.
A Snellville man is expected to face a steep prison sentence after he was found guilty Friday of participating in a July 2012 home invasion in Peachtree City that resulted
Unemployment figures in Coweta and Fayette counties continue to head in the right direction. Jobless figures for February fell to 6.5 percent in Coweta and 6.2 percent in Fayette. Figures
Peachtree City-based World Airways has closed its doors. The company in a Thursday press release said the company founded in 1948 operated its last flight on March 26. The closure
With the pool of Lake Peachtree lowered for the past two months to allow for maintenance, the usually-hidden floor of Lake Peachtree has drawn a lot of attention from onlookers.
Group seeks legal fees, damages from Fayette County Commission, Board of Education The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is seeking more than $850,000 in attorneys fees and
Nine Sandy Creek FBLA members attended the 2014 Georgia State FBLA State Leadership Conference after qualifying at the regional level. Six members won top honors and qualified to attend the
Coweta County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director of Event Services Tray Baggarly is facing charges of simple battery in connection with a March 16 incident at his Senoia residence. According
The idea of having a citywide yard sale was the brainchild of the Senoia Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Senoia Area Historical Society (SAHS). Residents interested in participating in
Coweta County has a new fire marshal. The recent retirement of Fire Marshal Jimmy Gantt was followed March 3 by the appointment of former fire inspector/investigator Blaine Shirley to his
Construction is underway on Coweta County’s newest hospital. The 50-bed HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan will create 120 full-time jobs and is expected to open later this year. Operated by
Coweta County’s 2014 STAR Student Yehong Zhu has another star attached to her name. The East Coweta High School senior on March 21 was named STAR Student for the 10-county
Mrs. Alley Faye Davidson, age 87, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. She was born on June 23, 1926, in Morgan County, Ky., to the late Robert and Lucy Adkins.
John Richard Farr, 79, of Peachtree City, passed away March 25, 2014. He is survived by his wife Lenora Farr of Peachtree City; daughter Len Blalock of Fayetteville; son Richard
