Opposition to Christian cultural and political arguments doesn’t rise quite to the level of persecution — a point that eludes various Christians (including Ted Cruz, but more on him in […]
Many people may share Senator Bernie Sanders’ complaint that he was tired of hearing about Hillary Clinton’s emails. But the controversy is about issues far bigger than emails. One issue
The greatest contribution that the Founders made to the well-being of America was the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. How is it that this document has endured with
The dread of death, I have come to know, is as fierce and unrelenting as a tornado in full destruction mode. Your heart sticks in panic, peaceful sleep retreats for
Change is afoot in Fayette County. Last year, the Fayette Visioning Plan reported that Fayette County “is becoming more racially diverse” and envisioned “a place where all types of people
[Recently] the Fayetteville City Council deleted the requirements for home fire sprinkler systems in the new houses in the Villages of LaFayette Planned Unit Development. When the PUD was approved,
On Nov. 22, 1963 I was a junior at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights, Ohio. I was a member of the audio-visual team at the school and hence
Roberta “Bobbye” Hager, 72, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on October 25, 2015. She was a school teacher for the Fayette County School system for over 30 years. She
Wendell Lewis Shaw, 60, of Fayetteville passed away on October 20, 2015. He was born on August 26, 1955 to Eugene Lewis Shaw and Faye Shaw in Atlanta, Georgia. Wendell
Mrs. Beverly Adams Cleveland, 77, passed away on October 24, 2015. She was born and raised in Fayette County, Ga. to the late Marvin and Inelle Adams. She attended North
William A. “Billy Dean” Mathis, 79, of Woodland, Ga., passed away October 24, 2015. Billy Dean was a member of the VFW, an avid gardener, and was most known for
Answers to questions about life, religion and the Bible God Without Jesus? Dear Father Paul: I am a 15-year-old girl and a Christian. My best friend and I have
Fayette County was created in 1821 and nine voting districts were created at that time. Each of these districts were named for someone living in it i.e. Captain Yarbrough or
Team Sound Barrier, a Peachtree City BMX team, recently competed in the Georgia State BMX Championship hosted by Cobb County BMX in Powder Springs. The championship is the culmination of
Landmark has reached the Final Four in the GHSA state volleyball tournament with a three-game sweep of George Walton Academy in last weekend’s quarterfinals. The third seed in the A
The top eight teams in each classification in the GHSA state softball tournament converge on Columbus this weekend to battle for supremacy. In AAAAAA, East Coweta squares off against Archer
Local teams took most of the top positions at last weekend’s Region 4-AAAA cross-country meet in Fayetteville. For the boys, McIntosh led the 10-team field followed by Starr’s Mill and
“The Little Witch of Wichita” is coming Oct. 29-Nov. 1 to the Train Depot, 250 Lanier Ave. East in Fayetteville. Billed as “a delightful Halloween musical for the entire family,”
The Blue Angels are coming to Peachtree City, and nearly 45,000 people are expected to attend. With that in mind, Peachtree City officials are providing traffic and parking information to
Do you think you have what it takes to have your artwork chosen for the next plastic hunting and fishing license card? If so, be sure to enter into your
Brenda Dobler, a preschool teacher at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Peachtree City, has been named 2016 Educator of the Year for Lutheran Schools in the Florida–Georgia District.
It was a packed house at Wadsworth Auditorium Saturday for the “Rags to Riches” show mounted by Newnan Cultural Arts Commission. The new fall event, the brainchild of artistic director
Peachtree City officials are making residents aware of two new projects for which they may need to make accomodations at times. Contractors will begin work this week upgrading and reinforcing
Russ Gariota of Peachtree City is a former Delta marketing and customer relations executive who is still interested in “flight.” Retired after 34 years, Gariota has found inspiration for his
Several events are scheduled in Tyrone over the next few days relating to Halloween. Participants are invited to display their decorated pumpkins at Town Hall beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27, for
Delta Community Credit Union and the Newnan-Coweta Chamber will kick off the holidays in Coweta County with their 21st Annual Winter Wonderland Big Expo at the Summit Family YMCA in
People from Fayette County and beyond came out Oct. 17 for the 15th Annual Fall Yard Sale hosted by the Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department. This region-wide event connected
The Youth of the Year award is BGCMA’s highest honor, recognizing teens from Clubs in the metro Atlanta area who are working hard, investing in themselves, and demonstrating leadership in
Put on your dance shoes and make your way to the Glenloch Recreation Center for a fun way to stay fit and active. The Peachtree City Recreation Department offers a
Georgia’s energy assistance program, administered by the Division of Family and Children Services, will open Dec. 1 this year, Director Bobby Cagle announced Tuesday. The federally-funded program assists low-income, elderly
Fayette Senior Services will host “Modern Day Sherlock” Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10-11 a.m. at its Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Lt. Mike Whitlow, a detective with
Students at Robert J. Burch Elementary School wrote letters to Commissioner Charles Rousseau congratulating him on his recent successful election campaign. The students, also Burch Ambassadors, were able to understand
The Coweta Community Foundation successfully launched its new Women’s and Children’s Fund at “The Power of the Purse,” an Oct. 22 luncheon at The Newnan Centre. Highlights of the day
Preston is a happy and funny hound mix who loves people, playing, and treats. He is neutered so he can go home with you the same day you meet him.
