Moon to speak to GOP women
The Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 pm at the Fayette Event Center, 174 North Glynn Street in Fayetteville. Following a light supper, Peachtree […]
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Students take top honors at Clemson competition
A total of 51 foreign language students from Fayette’s public high schools medaled at the Clemson University 43rd annual Poetry Declamation Contest. The contest, presented by Clemson’s Department of Foreign
Notable students and grads
John Kendrick of Fayetteville, majoring in university studies, completed New Cadet Week to join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ largest class since 1969. He is one of 348 new
Chili Challenge is Nov. 7
The Line Creek Civitan Club and the Georgia District Civitan Foundation will host the 11th annual Great Chili Challenge Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree
Christmas with Elvis set for Dec. 5
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “Christmas with Elvis” Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Joseph Hall’s show touches both the young
Fayette 4-H competes at state
Fayette County 4-H members Isabella Ackerman, Conner Adams, Lilly Bentley, Shelly Bentley, Jeffrey Chambers and David Niedermeyer competed Oct. 24 in the state 4-H Wildlife Judging competition. The team placed
Fayetteville issues proclamation
City officials in Fayetteville have proclaimed Nov. 2 as Color The World Orange Day in an effort to bring attention to complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Also known as reflex
Delayed harvest trout streams open Nov. 1
Leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp and cold and the north Georgia mountain streams are waiting for your next angling trip. Will that trip take you to one
Wildlife Gardeners recognized
The Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office recently presented its newest class of Wildlife Gardeners. In this program, youth participate in a fun interactive program to explore Georgia’s habitats, birds, mammals,
McCurry Park site of multiple car break-ins
Vehicle owners around Fayette County reported nine incidents of entering auto during Oct. 20-25. In nearly all the incidents, the vehicles were locked at the time of the break-ins, which
Burglars hit 3 homes south of Fayetteville
There were reports of three burglaries in central and south Fayette County during the week of Oct. 19-26. Entry to the homes in each cases came after a rear door
Fayette Commission votes 5-to-0 for ‘In God We Trust’
The Fayette County Commission now joins our coins and our currency in displaying the official motto of the United States, “In God We Trust.” After taking an extra month to
County wrestles with zoning rules, changes to buffers
Two ordinance changes by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners could make life a little bit easier for some small business owners as well as other organizations such as churches
Fayette approves signal for Harp Rd.-Hwy. 85
Based on the recommendation of staff, the Fayette County Commission last week awarded a $699,497 bid to McCoy Grading, Inc. for a project that will add auxiliary turn lanes and
Voters to choose 6 city leaders in Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone
Election day on Nov. 3 is less than a week away and it is nearly time for the voters to have their final say on which candidates hold office in
Judge Hatchett tells Fayette students: Don’t drink
300 students, parents warned of underage drinking dangers A group of 300 students and parents filled the auditorium at McIntosh High School on Oct. 22 for the “Issues Facing Teens
Rousseau is swing vote on policy power flip
An ongoing discussion over how to address certain county policies and procedures — and who gets to approve them — was settled for now by a vote of the Fayette
Oddo, Barlow, Rousseau vote for 2% pay raises for county employees
It came four months later than some had planned, but Fayette County government employees will have a little more in their paychecks starting next month. The Board of Commissioners voted
County makes water system improvements
The Fayette County Water System over the past two years has made significant improvements, is in full compliance and plans to achieve a Gold Award for 100-percent compliance for this
Rinnai names Wiley VP
Rinnai America Corporation has named Tim Wiley its vice president of sales. Wiley most recently served as Moen’s vice president of sales, South Region, where he led the bathroom and
Braelinn students create pumpkin project
The fifth-graders at Braelinn Elementary School created storybook pumpkins to go along with a book they recently read. “This is a fun and creative way to get students to enjoy
Mad Hatter Tea Party is Nov. 5
Family Patterns Matter is bringing The Mad Hatter Tea Party to The Newnan Center, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan. It is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, 6-8 pm. Attendees
Induction ceremony Nov. 7
THANK YOU GEORGIA for nominating approximately 40 Georgia heroes for consideration for induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame (GMVHOF). Nominations for the Class of 2015 ended on
Show house tour to benefit school
The public is invited to tour Ella’s House on Clark Street in Senoia the first two weekends in November to benefit the Joseph Sams School. It was named after Ella
Austin makes Eagle Scout
Charlie Austin of BSA Troop 73 at Inman First Methodist Church recently attained his Eagle Scout rank. He is joined here by his grandfather, Clyde Sasser, who is a Silver
FBI agent works with student detectives
Students at Robert J. Burch Elementary were given an opportunity to find out how to tackle clues and solve a mystery when reading fictional stories. FBI Special Agent Eddie Davis
Things to Do-Oct.29-Dec.11
October October 29 “Figuring Out Facebook: For Beginners” is today from 11 a.m.-noon sponsored by Fayette Senior Services at the Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City.This introductory class
Church, Fayetteville
Heritage Christian seeking sponsors for charitable Christmas event
Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville is seeking sponsors for its upcoming “A Christmas of Compassion,” Dec. 9-13, highlighting the important work of Stadia and Compassion International. The event will feature
Trunk or Treat tonight at PTC Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City invites everyone to its Trunk or Treat Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the church on Willowbend
Nativity displays
Local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will present the third annual Festival of the Nativity. The festival is Friday, Dec. 11, from 6-9 p.m.;
Church, Fayetteville
Fayette Presbyterian offers special grief support session
Fayette Presbyterian Church is presenting a holidays version of its Grief Support Group on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. “Surviving the Holidays” is a special one-session program produced by
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 10/28/15
Trunk or Treat tonight Providence United Methodist Church invites the community for a fun evening at Trunk or Treat Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Those attending are
Columnists, Opinion
PTC cable plan puts taxpayers at risk
For centuries, too-good-to-be-true deals have snagged investors with promises that they can ignore past failures because “this time it will be different.” Peachtree City’s leaders appear to have been told
Columnists, Opinion
Hillary escapes again
A special House committee investigating the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012 that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans may have helped Hillary Clinton become