Fayette crime roundup — Sept. 16
1 caught, another sought in PTC car theft, crash A 17-year-old Riverdale man is facing multiple charges after being involved in a Sept. 11 car chase with a stolen […]
2015
Councilman Oddo’s wife seeks F’ville post
An old maxim says that politics makes strange bedfellows. In Fayetteville, the bedfellows would be no strangers if a write-in campaign for a city council post is successful. Nohemi Oddo,
It’s the uphill part that’s hard
Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Trent Anding made quick work of a Ford F-350 pick-up truck at the Strongman Contest, part of the Sept. 12 festivities for Founders Day in Tyrone.
Divas come in all sizes for this event
Age and size were not fun-limiting factors in the Sept. 12 Divas half-marathon in Peachtree City as thousands of participants and supporters turned out for the annual event. Photos/Bonnie Hielander.
Faith
Driving out demons
We Lutherans follow a set series of Scripture readings for each Sunday of the Church Year, as do you Catholics, Anglicans, and at least some of you Presbyterians, Methodists, and
Olivet Church celebrates anniversary through Sept. 27
The Olivet church in Fayetteville continues its 24th Church Anniversary with consecutive Wednesday night worship services that began Sept. 2. The anniversary celebration will be Sunday, Sept. 27. The theme
Faith, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 09/16/15
Flipper Chapel events announced The women of Flipper Chapel A.M.E Church will celebrate Women’s Day on Sept. 20, beginning with dinner from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The theme: Women: “Worshiping,
Ready for Dragonboat Races
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City is participating in the Dragonboat Races this year as a fun teambuilding activity. The races are part of the International Festival hosted by the
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Nat’l Hgts. to host gospel performance, homecoming
National Heights Baptist Church will host an evening of gospel music on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. The Jordan Quartet will lead the service which will include a performance
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Greekfest 2015 is Sept. 19
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church in Peachtree City will host GreekFest 2015, an annual event, on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m. The event will be held at
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Jewish High Holy Days services continue
The two Jewish congregations in Fayette County continue with their observances of the Jewish New Year and High Holy Days. Congregation B’nai Israel in Fayetteville and Chabad of Peachtree City
Faith, Peachtree City
Golf tournament set for Sept. 25
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will host Golf for Missions on Friday, Sept. 25, at Summer Grove Golf Course in Newnan. The cost is $100 per player and includes
Engagements, Peachtree City
Argumosa-Howery – engagement
Robert and Beverly Argumosa of Peachtree City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brianna Argumosa, to Darryl Howery, son of Darryl Howery Sr. and Kelly Givens. Brianna is the granddaughter
Engagements, Peachtree City
Huddleston-Scurry engagement
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Huddleston of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Julia Ann, to Jeffrey Carter Scurry of Brooks. Julia is the granddaughter of the late
Jazz night set for Sept. 26
The Fayette County Democratic Committee will sponsor its third annual Summer Evening of Jazz concert Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville. Summer Evening of Jazz will
Foundation Center coming to Coweta
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that it will be bringing Foundation Center-Atlanta to Coweta Wednesday, Sept. 23. The Foundation Center will host a joint session for all nonprofit agencies
McIntosh homecoming parade is Sept. 23
Representatives of the McIntosh High School PTSO have announced that the school’s annual homecoming parade will begin Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4:15 p.m. The planned parade route is along Walt
Traffic updates in Peachtree City
Peachtree City officials this week released updated information on some local construction projects that could affect traffic. Construction was to start Sept. 14 on Hwy. 54 West at Line Creek.
VSU announces summer graduates
Valdosta State University recently celebrated the accomplishments of the 522 students who completed the requirements of their respective academic programs during the summer semester. Ashley Linch of Palmetto earned the
Local DAR observes Constitution Week
The Fayette Starr’s Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) placed exhibits in six Peachtree City Schools in observance of Constitution Week Sept. 17-23. Pictured is Constitution
WWII story is focus of Oct. 26 meeting
Fayette Senior Services will host “A Fortress and A Legacy” Monday, Oct. 26, 1-2 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. Hear the fascinating story of
Fayette 4-H team wins at district
Fayette County 4-H members Lilly Bentley, Bohdin Bright, Jeffrey Chambers, David Niedermeyer, Emily Seckinger, and Jacob Seckinger participated in district 4-H Forestry Field Day Competition. Jacob Seckinger competed as an
Broadway Boys perform Oct. 18
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The Broadway Boys Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. Billed as one of the hottest male
Peachtree City man remembered in Afghanistan
Richard “Dick” McEvoy, 57, of Peachtree City, Ga. (center), along with Barry D. Sutton and Corey J. Dodge, was recently honored for his ultimate sacrifice during a memorial held for
Democrat Rousseau wins 70% of District 5 vote for Fayette County Commission
8:39 p.m. — Final tally, 9 of 9 precincts reporting: Charles Rousseau — 2268 (70%) Angela Bean — 650 (20%) Peyton Riley — 312 (10%) All absentee ballots, by mail
Cross-country results from Carrollton
Several local cross-country teams took part in last weekend’s Carrollton Orthopedic Invitational. In the boys A-AA-AAA division, Landmark finished second to Westminster in the team standings with five of the
Columnists, Local Voices
2 kingdoms in conflict over marriage
Let’s get something straight. America has never been a “Christian nation.” Those who believe otherwise have an obligation to say what part of our history was uniquely Christian. Was it
Columnists, Local Voices
Real meaning of Kim Davis
Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing to give out marriage licenses to gay couples, is out of the clink at last. But in political and cultural
Columnists, Local Voices
Can voters get beyond emotions to just think?
In a country with more than 300 million people, it is remarkable how obsessed the media have become with just one — Donald Trump. What is even more remarkable is
Columnists, Local Voices
The great ones
In those days, I was too young to fully grasp the education I was receiving. That’s typical of most teenagers, I suppose. At the age of 19, insight, wisdom and
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
SAT scores and 7-period days
The article on Fayette County 2015 SAT scores stated that the scores dropped from 2014 to 2015. Nationally scores were down 7 points and Fayette County experienced a decrease of
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Unsafe cyclist and his many future victims
IDIOT (definition): a cyclist riding along a busy unlit state highway with no separate bicycle lane, in the dark, in the rain. The one I saw at 6:20 a.m. today
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Underfunded FCDA needs mission change
The Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) plays a vital role in the economic well-being of Fayette County. So, it needs to be all it can be, but sadly is not.
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Law removes English as official language in our schools
E Pluribus Unum, on U.S. coins is Latin for “out of many, one.” Part of America’s national identity has been connected to the use of one language. Immigrants from many