Longboat homeowners worried about adding 24 new lots
While approving a plan to develop a new phase of an existing subdivision, the Fayette County Board of Commissioners encouraged existing residents to keep an eye on the new construction […]
2015
Nancy Price leaves PTC visitors bureau, keeps duties at The Fred
The Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be hiring Oregon resident Jennifer Johnson to replace outgoing Executive Director Nancy Price, who is stepping down. Interim City Manager Jon
Son armed with pistol arrested for beating his father
An Alpharetta man has been charged with the aggravated assault and false imprisonment of his father at the father’s place of business in Fayetteville. Robert L. Bennett, 33, of Alpharetta,
Army Band to perform Nov. 8
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The United States Army Band & Soldier’s Chorus for a complimentary concert Sunday, Nov. 8, at
Blood drive Oct. 6
The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary will host an American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the 1279 building at the hospital, in Conference Room C
Christian City names new president/CEO
The Board of Trustees of Christian City, Inc. has announced the appointment of a new president/CEO, Len Romano, to begin service Dec. 1. Robert Crutchfield is retiring after serving in
Fayette students one-fifth of ASO program
Only 25 of the best African-American and Latino students in grades 4-10 are accepted to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent Development Program, and Fayette County high school students make up
Thompson busy with school visits
When Judge Jason B. Thompson was sworn in as State Court Judge, one goal was to visit every school in Fayette County. This is now his third year visiting schools
Breastfeeding class for new moms
Breastfeeding Basics provides information to expectant couples on the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby, correct positioning and latch, milk volume expectations and breast pumps. The class will also
GMVHOF names 2015 inductees
Fifteen Georgians selected for induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame were recently announced. It is the third annual class inducted since the Hall’s inception in 2013. The
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout Metropolitan Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes projects and state routes will require lane
Fayette County, Politics
Tyrone candidate forum is Oct. 6
A candidates’ forum for those running for elected office in Tyrone will be Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Southampton clubhouse in the Southampton subdivision on Ga. Highway 74
FSS program covers ins and outs of police work
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
Edgefield Baptist hosts cancer awareness walk
The annual Edward Franklin Thomas Cancer Awareness Walk at Edgefield Baptist Church is Saturday, Oct. 10, beginning at 9 a.m. Warmups begin at 8:30. The walk was previously named the
SMHS band wins title
The Starr’s Mill High School marching band won the grandchampionship in its first contest this year. At the Oconee Classic Marching Contest Sept. 27, SMHS won multiple awards along with
Peachtree City PD wins state award
The Peachtree City Police Department was one of several law enforcement agencies to take home a prize today when the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) hosted its 15th Annual
Record number of Fayette students in ASYO
The number of band students from Fayette County Schools making the cut to perform with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) has nearly doubled from a year ago and is
Ellison tapped for bank post
Kenneth H. Maloy, president and CEO of SouthCrest Bank, announced this week that veteran banking executive John Ellison has been named a Senior Mortgage Banker for SouthCrest Financial Group. He
Griddle Gallop is Oct. 10
The fourth annual Griddle Gallop is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, on the campus of Christian City, 7345 Red Oak Road in Union City. The festivities start at 8 a.m.
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
Class covers basics of caring for a newborn
Baby Basics, open to expectant mothers and their spouses or partners, provides information and guidance related to the care of the newborn. Topics discussed include bathing, diapering, burping, feeding, calming
F’ville’s first college campus — From 0 to 300 students in 9 months
One year ago, it was a vacant piece of land. Today nearly 300 students attend college on that same spot in Fayetteville, the seventh full campus of Georgia Military College,
Baby found dead in home tested positive for meth
An east Coweta County woman has been charged with methamphetamine possession and cruelty to children after all three of her children, including a 4-month-old girl found dead in the home
Come play pickleball Oct. 11
The Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department is hosting an evening of pickleball Sunday, Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m. at the Kiwanis Park courts, 980 Redwine Road in Fayetteville. Local residents
Locals win big at golf tourney
Several local golfers took home first-place trophies in their respective divisions Sept. 19-20 in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s event at Canongate on White Oak in Newnan. Winners in all
Wildcats take first place
The Whitewater High School varsity boys cross-country team took first place at the Atlanta Classic last weekend at the Clinton Nature Preserve. From left are Conner Rudzinski, James Hartley, Andrew
Chiefs sweep another meet
Last weekend saw the McIntosh Chiefs ran at The Rock Ranch Invitational and picked up their second sweep of the season, as the boys and girls varsity and JV squads
Football, softball records and standings
Here are the overall and region records for local football and softball teams as of Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, as listed by the Georgia High School Association. * FOOTBALL 3-AAAAAA
Outdoor burning begins Oct. 1
State regulations regarding outdoor burning typically allow such activity beginning Oct. 1 and lasting through the winter. Peachtree City officials are urging residents to visit the city’s website to find
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
MHS fall festival set for Oct. 17
McIntosh High School’s third annual Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, 1-5 p.m. It is designed and executed solely by the students of the school’s entrepreneurship class. All
Rotary hosts bingo event for Christian City
The Rotary Club of Newnan recently hosted a “Fall Prevention Bingo” game for senior citizens at Christian City. More than 30 senior residents were given key educational tips on how
Wall named company president
Peachtree City resident Donny Wall was recently promoted from VP sales to president of Bill Brown Sales. Bill Brown Sales is a component sales agency in the lighting industry and
Dance classes offered by Fayette Rec Dept.
The Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department is offering classes in West Coast swing and ballroom dancing in the coming weeks. Both are open to teenagers and adults. West Coast