The principal’s office
It came over me without any warning. The lady in the room was so alarmed she asked if I was going to be okay. Her concern was palpable because the […]
Columnists, Opinion
2015
Columnists, Opinion
The Kentucky court clerk situation
Kim Davis, Rowan County court clerk, made headlines and garnered national attention when she was arrested and jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. Davis, an
Parent: School system discipline process ‘flawed, coercive’
Chuck Tomlin has a problem. The problem involves something beyond his son, a high school student at a Fayette County public school, getting in trouble and being suspended in an
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Robert Durham, age 82
Robert “Bob” Durham, age 82, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret Durham. The family will have a gathering with
Obituaries, Regional
William Ray Fleming, 76, of Brooks
William Ray Fleming, 76, of Brooks, passed away on September 15, 2015. We have lost a God fearing, hardworking, passionate family man. He volunteered his time in so many areas.
Obituaries, Regional
Peggy Thrasher, age 62, of Alpharetta
Peggy Thrasher, age 62, of Alpharetta, passed away September 16, 2015. Peggy was born in Atlanta to the late Betty and Clovis Thrasher, and was raised in East Point. She
Senoia woman wins $7 million in Ga. Lottery
Senoia resident Holly Adams is $7 million richer after purchasing a winning Georgia Lottery instant ticket at a grocery store in Peachtree City. Georgia Lottery officials on Sept. 18 said
Rousseau to be sworn in Sept. 24 before first meeting
UPDATE: County officials confirmed Friday morning that Charles Rousseau would be sworn in Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. just before he takes his seat for his first regular Fayette
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metron Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on the I-75 Express Lanes and I-285 will require lane closures,
Caregiver Resource Expo is Oct. 27
Fayette Senior Services will present a Caregiver Resource Expo Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Are you facing the challenges
Local author publishes two books
Fayetteville resident Tina Moreland currently has two books out, one a novel and the other a children’s book. The novel, “Portrait of a Lie,” is about a woman that meets
Park visitors volunteer for free admission
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Georgia’s state parks and historic sites are inviting citizens to volunteer for a variety of projects Saturday, Sept. 26. The statewide “Your State
Sporting clays shoot in Gay
The Georgia Cup Registered Sporting Clays Shoot is coming up Sept. 18-20 at Big Red Oak Plantation in Gay, and proceeds will benefit those affected by brain cancer and brain
Wilmoth profiled on business site
Nathan Wilmoth of Brooks has been recognized as one of the Faces of Manufacturing in Georgia. Faces of Manufacturing is a program of the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at
Hike & Like coming Sept. 27
Southern Conservation Trust is hosting “Hike & Like,” an afternoon of free family outdoor fun scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree
Group provides Constitution to students
The Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club Constitution Project for 2015 concluded with the Sept. 15 presentation of 1,500 pocket Constitutions for Fayette County fifth-graders and their teachers. These booklets will
Christian City open house, car show Sept. 19
More than 75 classic cars will be showcased at an Open House & Classic Car Show Saturday, Sept. 19, noon-4 p.m. on the campus of Christian City in southwest Atlanta,
Boots made for walking
These boots were made for walking, and “Giving Cancer the Boot.” Very soon you may find these boots in your yard. As a community project to benefit the American Cancer
Spikeball tournament this weekend
The Southeast Regional Spikeball Championship is schduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, at Riley Field in Peachtree City. As of last weekend 73 teams from around the region were signed up
Starr’s Mill second at South Metro
The Starr’s Mill JV softball team came in second to Union Grove in the South Metro Junior Varsity tournament last weekend. Both teams were undefeated during the tournament, but Union
Local student in Young Harris play
Theatre Young Harris will present A.R. Gurney’s play, “Sylvia,” as part of its Studio Series. The production will take place Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 28-29, at 7 p.m. in Glenn Auditorium of
UNG cadets commissioned
The University of North Georgia’s Corps of Cadets set multiple academic, training and co-curricular records during the 2014-15 academic year, including commissioning a record 81 cadets as second lieutenants in
Support for blue
First Presbyterian Kindergarten/Preschool and McIntosh High School are showing their support for the Peachtree City Police Department. In honor of “Paint the Town Blue” on Sept. 17, they have decorated
Ringer named New Neighbor of the Month
Vera Ringer, a former educator who volunteers in Fayette County, has been named the most recent New Neighbor of the Month by the New Neighbors League Club, an active community
7 Bridges show Sept. 19 in Newnan
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience” Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. The program is a
Festival is Sept. 26
The Peachtree City International Festival and Rotary Dragon Boat Races will celebrate its 8th year Saturday, Sept. 26. The boats will be racing at Peachtree City’s Lake McIntosh, located at
Local schools to perform in exhibition
The East Coweta High School Marching Indians will host the Coweta County Marching Band Exhibition Tuesday, Sept. 22, starting at 6 p.m. at Garland Shoemake Stadium. The annual exhibition is
New records this fall at Clayton State
A record number of new freshmen began their college experience at Clayton State University this fall semester. Fall semester figures also showed a record amount of applications, a record amount
Blasting permits issued for Everton, Overlook
The Peachtree City Fire Department has issued blasting permits for Sept. 15–Oct. 15 for the sewer pump station at the Everton development off MacDuff Parkway and for The Overlook retail
Doctor takes questions at Oct. 26 event
“Ask the Doc” is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, 1-2 p.m. sponsored by Fayette Senior Services at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. We all have our
Permissive parents, beware
Allow teens access to booze at home? You’ll face jail time New county ordinance cracks down on ‘social hosts’ who permit underage drinking A few years of planning and research
PTC eyes jumping into the super-fast fiber business
The Peachtree City Council on Sept. 17 will hear a presentation directed at bringing city-owned broadband services to large industrial and commercial users and city-owned facilities. If approved and once
Quietly, PTC seeks to join redevelopment tax parade
PTC may put TAD plan on November city ballot While only a consent agenda item with little if any discusion, the Peachtree City Council on Sept. 17 is expected to
Fayette coughs up nearly $221K in dredging overruns
Official finish date for Lake Peachtree: Oct. 25; Rapson says it’ll be November Heavy rains in Fayette County over the past two months will mean more time and more money