For many gardeners, annuals are a colorful solution to many gardening needs from flowerbeds to container gardens to window boxes. But choosing the right flowers to create that attractive, eye-catching […]
The Southern Ground Amphitheater recently announced an exciting lineup for the 2015 Summer Concert Series. The 2015 season continues the amphitheater’s long-standing tradition of bringing great entertainers at an affordable
After multiple meetings, discussions and sometimes heated rhetoric, Fayetteville’s City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday night on adding 33 townhomes on the city’s eastern side. The owners of the
Crime statistics for 2014 for Georgia cities similar in size to Fayetteville show the city with some of the lowest crime numbers in the state. Offenses in the two statistical
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing is hosting “Keep ‘em Flying,” a World War II-theme hangar dance and dinner complete with big-band performances and 1940s Hollywood “stars” surrounded by
GOP Sen. Harbin, Rep. Ramsey answer voters’ questions; Reps. Yates, Stover no-shows at town hall on tax increases The Fayette County Republican headquarters in Fayetteville was intended to be the
As part of Spivey Hall’s Young People’s Concerts series, the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music Percussion Ensemble will perform under the direction of Dr. Paul Vaillancourt on Friday, March 6,
Dr. Delores Davis of Better Health Concepts will discuss the relationship between waist size and illness and how to plan for a healthier life at the Fayette Senior Services Life
Ever wonder what attracts pollinators and butterflies to certain patches of “real estate?” Learn to attract these beautiful and beneficial creatures to the garden and home and how to keep
Promise Place Executive Director Vanessa Wilkins has been appointed to a position on the State Commission on Family Violence. She was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal and sworn into office
Georgia Author of the Year and Doc Holliday expert Victoria Wilcox will help promote literacy and history at Newnan High School’s third annual Family Literacy Night on Thursday, March 19. The evening is designed
Berkshire Hathaway’s top 50 agents recently celebrated with an Awards Luncheon where Susan Fitzgerald of the Peachtree City office was presented with the #1 Top Individual Agent award. Fitzgerald and
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Wednesday night at 7 p.m. (March 4) to consider a resolution regarding House Bill 170, after a
I am a soccer referee and each week I am on a soccer field almost every day. I hate seeing young men and women, sometimes as young as 12 or
As it is obvious from reading their blogged comments that none of the Fayette anti-district voting diehards has ever read, let alone understood, the Jan. 7, 2015 U.S. Court of
The White House opposes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking to Congress, but not because the speech has political implications, coming as it does just two weeks before Israel’s March
There may be some poetic justice in the recent revelation that Hillary Clinton, who has made big noises about a “pay gap” between women and men, paid the women on
The Citizen reported, regarding Georgia House Bill (HB) 170, that “[Fayette County Commissioner Steve] Brown’s proposed referendum states that the state’s current transportation crisis ‘is not as much about funding
I voted for Steve Brown for his first term as county commissioner and I truly thank the people of Peachtree City for voting him back in under the new districting
Our recent Board of Commissioners meeting was demoralizing. I fear we are taking three steps backward following the two best back-to-back years of the board in the modern era. I
Last week Mr. Felts of Peachtree City wrote a scathing reply to my previous letter. In that letter I had argued that Republicans should focus on fiscal problems instead of
Representatives Matt Ramsey and John Yates, if what I read about HB91 and your voting for it is true, I am disappointed. The High School Graduation Test needs to stay
Carrie called the other day and I grabbed the phone just as I was coming in from the garage. I dropped my purse at the foot of the stairs and
Every scholastic and professional sport team actually has two teams within it. There is the defensive team and the offensive team. It’s the defense that protects the hoop, the goal
March March 7 Southern Crescent Chorale is thrilled to be making their eleventh appearance at Spivey Hall at 8 p.m. This concert entitled “Americana” will fill your hearts with joy.
If the “Fountain of Youth” really exists, it may be at the Canongate golf courses in Fayette and Coweta counties. Jim Bennett seems to have found there what DeSoto never
Supporters gathered to celebrate Christian City’s 50th anniversary of serving children and seniors. The first cottage at Christian City’s Home For Children was opened to eight boys on Valentine’s Day,
Once again, it’s that time of year when we get the long-awaited answer to “Who’s coming to the amphitheater in Fayetteville this year?” The Southern Ground Amphitheater is excited to
Tuesday, March 3 BASEBALL: Haralson County at Our Lady of Mercy. LACROSSE: East Coweta at McIntosh (boys). SOCCER: East Coweta at Starr’s Mill; McIntosh at Whitewater; Locust Grove at Fayette
The Fayette Extension is offering a free “Healthy Herbs” class on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m. Herbs are a wonderful way to spice up favorite culinary delights and nothing
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Coweta County is set for Friday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. midnight at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine
The Olivet Church in Fayetteville will begin “Women Emphasis Month” on March 4 at the noon Bible Study and continue on Wednesdays through the month. A Women’s Day of Celebration
A six-week “Freedom From Smoking Class” will begin March 24 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The Freedom From Smoking® program can provide participants with the skills and support to quit smoking
Join Piedmont Heart, Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Piedmont Newnan Hospital for a Healthy Heart Fair on Saturday, March 21. The fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Piedmont Heart, 20
