Valet parking now at hospital
A new service at Piedmont Fayette Hospital is expected to provide extra convenience for patients and visitors. Recently the hospital began offering valet parking weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 […]
2015
Firearms deer hunting season starts Oct. 17
The sense of anticipation that comes prior to the opening day of firearms deer hunting season is a feeling that many will have this week. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 17, and
Legion distributes flags
Members of Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion recently presented three American flags to be displayed at the Midwest Food Bank, based in Peachtree City. Midwest Food Bank
Surgery helps Sharpsburg man stay active
Before Ronald Buchsen, Sr. had total knee replacement surgery at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, he worried he would have to give up his daily ritual of long-distance walking – a healthy
Georgia to become ‘filmmaking capital of the world’?
Will its epicenter be in Fayetteville? Who would have thought only a few years ago that Georgia could become the “king of the film industry”? Yet an Oct. 7 statement
PTC golf cart fees headed upwards; rezoning pulled from agenda
REVISED with updated information, Oct. 14, 2015 — A request for rezoning on Robinson Road that would have included several buffer variance requests has been withdrawn by the applicant a
Sheriff, state warn of fake jury duty scam, bogus driver’s license con
Phone and email scammers are at it again. Advisories have been issued by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) to help residents avoid
Fayette schools will pay firm $45,000 to ask recent grads: ‘How can we do better?’
The Fayette County Board of Education may soon consider contracting with a research company to determine how the school system can better serve the future needs of its students. The
Senoia man arrested for prescription theft at Piedmont Fayette Hospital
A Senoia man was arrested on burglary charges Oct. 14 after using a fake employee ID to steal prescriptions at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Grant Christopher Allison, 43, was charged with
Four injured in accident at Fayette County drivers license office
The elderly driver and passenger of a car, along with two pedestrians, were injured on Oct. 13 when the vehicle struck two people outside the Department of Drivers Services building
Hung jury in Fayette armed robbery trial
A Fayette County jury hearing the case of a Fayetteville man who was charged with participating in a 2014 armed robbery could not reach a unanimous decision on Oct. 2.
F’ville charges man with fraud, forgery
An Alabama man has been charged with a host of violations for attempting to have fraudulent prescriptions filled at a Fayetteville pharmacy. William G. Black, 45, of Mobile, Ala., was
Oaktoberfest is Oct. 30
The community is invited to Oak Grove Elementary’s Oaktoberfest Friday, Oct. 30, 4-6:30 p.m. with Hotel Transylvania on the big screen after the event. This fundraiser will feature midway games,
Conference to provide info for medical pros
“Mission Possible: Nursing Survival 2015” is a day-long conference geared toward RN’s, LPN’s and paramedics. It is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Peachtree Christian Church, 500
Oktoberfest event Oct. 24
An Oktoberfest event billed as “BBQ, brews & bunches of fall fun” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m-4 p.m. at The Fayette Event Center, 174 N. Glynn Street
Learn about investing Nov. 20
Fayette Senior Services presents “Lunch & Learn: The Ups and Downs and All Arounds” Friday, Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail).
DAR ladies serve sweet treats
The Fayette Starr’s Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution made dozens of cookies Oct. 11 for the National Day of Service marking the 125th anniversary of the
Booth team wins SeaPerch event
It was not beginner’s luck, but teamwork, collaboration, and skill that landed seventh-grade students from J.C. Booth Middle’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) cohort team in the champion’s circle at
Great pumpkins for a great cause
Pumpkins great and small are ready at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch now through Oct. 31. “We are offering a variety of sizes and prices,” said
Pets of the Week
Cleo is a medium lab/shepherd mix described as sweet, laid-back and wanting a safe, loving home. ID # is A030679. Dogtrap #20. This pet is eligible for one 20-percent discount
WHS band wins competition
Whitewater High School’s premier marching band, the Wildcat Marching Band, was crowned the grand champion at the inaugural running of the Legacy of Champions marching band competition Oct. 10 at
Harrison has upcoming book signings
Newnan author W. Terry Harrison Book Signing Event will be signing copies of his new book, “The Apostle Paul Returns,” Oct. 24 from 1-3 p.m. at Christy’s Cafe, 30 Perry
Things to Do- Oct.14-Oct.31
October October 14 Students from throughout Fayette County will be joining thousands of other youth on athletic fields all across the nation today to share their Christian faith with fellow
Faith
Outdoor Sunday
Please come with me on a beautiful autumn Sunday to an outdoor chapel service. A rustic outdoor chapel like the ones at summer camp or traditionally associated with a beautiful
Faith, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 10/14/15
Women’s ministry meets at PTC Church of Christ The ladies of “Becoming, A Woman’s Ministry” at Peachtree City church of Christ invite women in the community to attend a “Friendsgiving
Faith, Peachtree City
Bless the pets service planned
The First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will have a Blessing of the Pets service on Sunday, Oct. 25. at 4 p.m. in the courtyard at 206 Willowbend Road. Everyone
Great Pumpkins for great cause at Fayetteville First UMC
Pumpkins great and small are ready at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch now through Oct. 31. “We are offering a variety of sizes and prices,” said Allie
Faith, Peachtree City
Servant week approaches at Christ Our Shepherd
Servant Weekend, an annual event at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, is scheduled for Oct. 23-24. Everyone is invited to take advantage of these events at the
Faith, Tyrone
Hopewell UMC helps feed the hungry
Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone will package 10,000-plus meals on Saturday, Nov. 7, to help “Stop Hunger Now” eradicate hunger around the world. This is the fourth year the
Faith, Fayetteville
Woolsey Fall Festival is set for Oct. 31
Woolsey Baptist Church will have its annual Fall Festival Oct. 31, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the field in front of the church. This is a free, family-friendly event,
Fayetteville
Mary Gertrude Smith Stewart, age 94
Mary Gertrude Smith Stewart (Trudy) died on 10/08/2015 at the age of 94. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Henderson and Anne Ogletree Smith and predeceased by a
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Jane Odom Routon of Fayetteville
Jane Odom Routon of Fayetteville, passed away on October 9, 2015, at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Sidney Herman Odom and Florrie Ridgeway Odom. Mrs.
Obituaries, Tyrone
Donald William Peterson, 80, of Tyrone
Donald William Peterson, 80, of Tyrone, Ga. passed on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Doctor’s Hospice in Fayetteville, Ga. He was born April17, 1935 to Harold William Peterson and Elsie
Columnists, Local Voices
District voting: Not so ‘common sense’
With November elections coming up, the case for district voting seems fairly clear-cut and virtually a matter of common sense. So much so that proponents often suggest that detractors must