DNR looking for artists
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2015
Teacher wins regional award
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.
Musical plays to big crowd
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
Residents to be aware of construction
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
Wood art takes flight at fair
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
Halloween activities this weekend
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
Expo set for Nov. 5
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
Good turnout for yard sale
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
Williams cited by BGCMA
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
Dance opportunities at Glenloch
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
Energy assistance program opens Dec. 1
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
Burch students congratulate Rousseau
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
Foundation launches new initiative with luncheon
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
Pets of the Week
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.
Jadick to speak at USMC celebration
The Sgt. Clyde Thomason Medal of Honor Detachment #1325 of the Marine Corps League is hosting its annual United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball Friday, Nov. 6, in celebration of
Students chosen for parade
Two students representing Starr’s Mill High School Panther Pride Marching Band will have the honor of marching with The Macy’s Great American Marching Band in the 89th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving
Native plants discussed at Nov. 5 program
Learn about native plants that were historically significant to the Cherokee people from a native plant expert at a free program Nov. 5 at Newnan-Coweta Historical Society’s McRitchie-Hollis Museum. The
Georgia Film Academy to open in Fayetteville in January
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal earlier this year stated his intention to establish the Georgia Film Academy to meet the needs of the state’s growing film industry. The film academy is
Laura Smith’s goal: To get healthy … So, she wins crown of Mrs. Georgia America, finishes in top 6 at Mrs. America Pageant
It has been a busy past few months for Laura Smith. Actually, most of the past 17 years have been busy. The Peachtree City resident has been rearing and homeschooling
3 students from Fulton caught sneaking into Sandy Creek High; 2 arrested
Three students from a Fulton County high school were found and removed this month from Sandy Creek High School. School system Safety, Discipline and Athletics Coordinator Ted Lombard on Monday
Senoia forum is Tuesday
Due to recent inquiries from local citizens, the three candidates for the City Council Post 4 position in Senoia will be meeting on Tuesday, October 27 for a political forum.
PTC scores another corporate headquarters
Chalk up another jewel for Peachtree City’s business community. Wencor Group officials announced the opening of its new global headquarters at 416 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City. Corporate and North
A fall tradition
Halloween pumpkins galore can be found at the Peachtree City fire station at Paschal Road and Ga. Highway 74 and at the station on south Peachtree Parkway from 8 a.m.
Robinson Road plan pulled
A rezoning and variance request that would have established a doctor’s office at the corner of Robinson Road and Ga. Highway 54 East was on the agenda for the Oct.
Christmas comes early for Senoia’s kids
The city of Senoia received a huge gift from a notable presence in the city Monday night. Stalwart Films Mike Riley, who heads up the production of “The Walking Dead,’
Hands-on learning
Eighth grade students from the S.T.E.M. program Odyssey Charter School in Newnan recently toured AAMCO University at the company’s training facility and transmission remanufacturing plant where they learned about careers
Showdown set for subregion title
Starr’s Mill and Northgate kept their perfect records after this week’s games and will square off Oct. 30 for first place in their subregion. Northgate won 35-25 over Drew in
Columnists, Local Voices
It’s too early
Take a leisurely walk around our downtown and you’ll notice a few things. First, there’s a 15-foot-tall metal wall encircling most of it. Not easy to miss that. Second, there’s
Columnists, Local Voices
The card in the mail
I opened the rather official looking envelope last Monday with a bit of caution. Anytime I receive an envelope from a branch of the federal government it is always accompanied
Fayette workers get 2% pay hike; In God We Trust to be displayed in commission chambers
Democrat Rousseau provides swing vote for raising pay, curbing county manager’s power Fayette County employees will bring home bigger paychecks in November, thanks to a crucial third vote from newly
Obituaries, Regional
Howard Jackson Blessitt, age 81
Mr. Howard Jackson Blessitt, age 81of Forsyth, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Monroe County Hospital. Mr. Blessitt was born in Clayton County, Georgia on August 14, 1934.
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Robert Wayne Jones, 92, of Fayetteville
Robert Wayne Jones, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away October 20, 2015. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Lorene S. Jones. He is survived by his daughter Robin (Mark)
ECHS moves to Elite 8
East Coweta has reached the AAAAAA state softball quarterfinals with a sweep of Collins Hill, winning 12-4 and 5-1. The eight remaining teams in the bracket will take the field
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes projects and I-285 will require lane closures,