Money in Fayette politics: Who gave how much and to whom
One of the most famous political maxims is “All politics is local.” The phrase is most closely attributed to former Speaker of the House Tip O’ Neill, who first used […]
2015
Local candidates to face voters in several forums
Voters will soon have a chance to hear from the candidates featured in municipal elections in Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Tyrone. A forum featuring the Fayetteville candidates in the November
F’ville resident who shot intruder now faces multiple felony charges himself
The Fayetteville resident who shot an armed man during a home invasion in early August has been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after investigators found more
Whitewater, McIntosh take county meet
Whitewater’s boys obliterated the field at last week’s county cross-country championships, with a team score that was almost as good as mathematically possible. The Wildcats’ top five runners, who account
FCHS Hall of Fame events Oct. 23-24
The Fayette County High School Distinguished Alumni and Sports Hall of Fame will be holding induction ceremonies Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. The inductees will be introduced Friday night at
Rotary sponsors Oct. 13 forum
The Rotary Club of Peachtree City’s “Get Out The Vote Committee” will sponsor a Meet the Candidates Political Forum Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library in
Class provides childbirth info
Childbirth Preparation is an all-day class offering information on recognizing signs and stages of labor; planned/unplanned cesarean births; induction and augmentation of labor; and pain management options such as relaxation,
FSS program to honor those who served
“Honoring All Who Served” is the theme for a special program Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2-4 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). All
Taking action to stop cancer
Detective Joanna MacPherson, a member of the Fayetteville Police Department since 2007, says she will likely undergo a double mastectomy at Piedmont Fayette Hospital next year to beat breast cancer
FMGA meeting is Nov. 17
Charles Andrews will be the speaker at the Nov. 17 Fayette Master Gardener Association meeting, scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Bridge, 225 Willow Bend Road in Peachtree City. Andrews’
Police dept. awarded grant
The Peachtree City Police Department has been awarded a traffic enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Atlanta. Peachtree City PD received the grant in recognition of
Town hall meeting is Oct. 22
AVPRIDE, a youth leadership development nonprofit, in partnership with the Fayette County School System, is calling all Fayette parents, youth and community leaders to join Judge Glenda Hatchett in an
Final program in series is Oct. 20
“Fried Green Money: Film & TV in Georgia” is the concluding program for the Georgia Humanities Council-funded series, “The Reel Past,” sponsored by the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society. NCHS concludes its
Chorale announces season opener
Each Southern Crescent Chorale concert season begins with a gala and concert event. This year’s Gala, “A Highland Banquet,” is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. at the
Browne-Hearrell crowned Miss OSU
Triana Browne-Hearrell, a 2011 Starr’s Mill graduate and a senior majoring in human development family sciences at Oklahoma State University, was crowned Miss Oklahoma State University 2016 Oct. 1 at
Church
Inquisitive minds want to know
Someone obviously has too much time on his hands. Several years ago, before we became empty nesters, my son was bored and browsing the Internet. He called me downstairs and
Church, Fayetteville
Edgefield to host cancer walk this Saturday
Edgefield Baptist Church will host the Edward Franklin Thomas Cancer Awareness Walk Saturday, Oct. 10, at the church, 140 Church St., Fayetteville. Warm-ups begin at 8:30 a.m.; the walk begins
Helping the youth
Fellowship of Love Church (FOLC) in Fayetteville recently donated an empowerment package in the amount of $6,000 to AVPRIDE, a youth leadership development nonprofit organization that offers a free after-school enrichment program at
Columnists, Opinion
Religious respect or religious warfare?
America is in the midst of cultural convulsions both economically and socially. For many the economic turmoil would be endurable were it not for the larger social issues that are
Columnists, Opinion
What to do? Rush the shooter!
There is just one real and stark answer to the hand-wringing by media talking heads and politicians in the aftermath of the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore.
Columnists, Opinion
Bernie Sanders’ America
The raucous welcomes and thundering applause that have greeted America’s newest (and oldest) political rock star, the septuagenarian Bernie Sanders, have launched a cottage industry of puzzled pundits trying to
Columnists, Opinion
Losers stick together
After having dinner with our friends, David and Kim, we were leaving the restaurant when someone noticed a placard directing a group toward a reserved room. “Gen. Longstreet Chapter,” the
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Oddo: Setting the record straight
Historically, members of the Board of Commissioners have refrained from commenting on items of pending litigation. Generally, if an item of pending litigation is to be discussed, it is done
Letters to the Editor, Tyrone
‘Tyrone takes citizen’s retirement income’
Tyrone’s Town Council voted unanimously on Oct. 1 against the Planning Commission’s recommendation to re-adopt its long time restrictive zoning ordinance. The decision extends an ongoing 8-year-old lawsuit by Richard
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Former PTC Mayor Haddix: ‘Say no to TAD’ on Nov. ballot
Tax, tax, tax … yet another tax. [The Peachtree City] Council thinks more tax, debt and spending is the answer to everything, as long as they are personally in control.
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Classroom teacher growth vs. central office
I am writing this letter both as a taxpayer and a recently retired Fayette County teacher. I was astonished to see the proposed Oct. 1, 2015 Organizational Chart of the
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Addie Elizabeth Wilkinson, 91, of Fayetteville
Addie Elizabeth “Betty” Wilkinson, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away October 1, 2015. Betty was born in Woolsey and raised in Fayetteville. She was a member of the Fayetteville First United
Fayette County, Obituaries
Judith Kubitz of Fayetteville
Judith Kubitz of Fayetteville, Ga. went to be with her Lord October 2, 2015. Judi was born in Evanston, Ill. on December 27, 1942. Judi led a life well
Obituaries, Tyrone
Charles Edison Taylor of Tyrone
Charles Edison Taylor (“Charlie”) of Tyrone, Ga. passed on October 4, 2015. He was born on May 2, 1938. He is survived by his wife Ionia Taylor of 47 years;
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Yvonne Hobbs McCraw, 76, of Fayetteville
Yvonne “Bonnie” Hobbs McCraw, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away October 6, 2015. Bonnie was active in her church, Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. Bonnie is preceded in death by her
Things to Do-Oct. 8-Oct. 29
October October 8 The Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club will hold their next meeting today at 6 p.m. at Green Ginger, 200 Market Place Connector, Peachtree City. We look forward
Columnists, Opinion
Work experience
It’s all nice to be glad at the current price of gasoline. It’s currently hovering around $2 a gallon. When I had to drive from Fayetteville to Sandy Springs or
Alzheimer series coming in Oct.
Fayette Senior Services is presenting “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease – for caregivers for those in Middle Stage Dementia” on three consecutive Wednesdays (Oct. 7, 14, & 21), 12:30-2:30 p.m. at
Candidate forums set for upcoming elections
Candidates vying for open seats in the upcoming municipal elections in Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Tyrone are scheduled to appear at two separate candidate forums this month. The public is