Fayette’s population increase since last year: 1,200
Fayette County is following the trend seen across the metro Atlanta area by adding 1,200 new residents between April 2014 and April 2015. The 10-county Atlanta region added 60,300 new […]
2015
What do you do with a lake of weeds? PTC wants help
PTC eyes weed whacking on 101 acres of boggy bottom Work on the dredging of portions of Lake Peachtree continues to progress. The Peachtree City Council by consensus on Aug.
Oz Pizza to land on Fayetteville courthouse square
Oz Pizza in Fairburn is well-known to many residents of Fayette County. In the coming months Oz will also be known for its new location in Fayetteville. Fayetteville Community Development
Special Olympians bowl in Warner Robins
Fayette County sent 14 individual bowlers and 11 unified bowling teams to the Special Olympics State Masters tournament Aug. 21-23 in Warner Robins. “The delegation had a fantastic time and
Runners converge on Sandy Creek
Most of Fayette and Coweta’s varsity cross-country teams opened their season last weekend in Tyrone at the Sandy Creek Classic. On the boys’ side, Whitewater finished first as a team,
Chiefs, Patriots, War Eagles win openers
McIntosh 16, Fayette Co. 7: The Tigers got on the board first on a 1-yard run by Corey Andrews in the first quarter. The score remained 7-0 until the fourth
Car show Sept. 12
The public is invited to the Po Po Car Show, organized by the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers Fayetteville Chapter #174. The event is Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Creative writing workshop Sept. 9
The Carnegie will host “Creative Writing: From Seed to Grove!” Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2-4 p.m. at 1 LaGrange Street in Newnan. It is being facilitated by Melissa Dickson Jackson, who
Turner picked for theatre program
Sara Turner of Peachtree City is one of 39 recent college graduates awarded positions in Actors Theatre of Louisville’s 44th Apprentice/Intern Company. An alum of the Savannah College of Art
Free estate planning seminars scheduled
Several free seminars on the basics of estate planning are scheduled for the coming weeks. Pyke & Associates will be conducting the sessions Thursday, Sept. 17, and Tuesday, Sept.
Book signing set for Aug. 29
Author Joyce Mitchell of LaGrange will be signing copies of her book, “Selfish Little Bob, Selfish No More!” Saturday, Aug. 29, 1-3 p.m. at A Betterway Cafe, 320 Dividend Drive
Newnan event goes to the dogs
Benton House of Newnan Senior Living Community had a Fabulous Furry Event this past Saturday (the Doggie Fashion Show) “which brought great talent and an array of four-legged friends,” according
Things to Do-August 27-September 19
August August 27 The town of Tyrone will host an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Tyrone Public Library. The purpose of the open house
Church
A personal psalm reminds us of a personal God
Back in the old days, when trains were a primary means of transportation, a family set out to visit relatives across the country. They had to spend the night on
Church, Peachtree City
COS kicks off new program year
Christ Our Shepherd invites all to age-defined activities to kick off the program year on Aug. 26. “Music and The Master” meets Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Children in first through
Wish you were here …
At the recent picnic held by Congregation B’nai Israel at a park in Fayetteville, members gathered for this photo greeting to Rabbi Louis Feldstein, the congregation’s part-time spiritual leader who
Church, Fayetteville
Series on stress starts tonight
Starting Wednesday, Aug. 26, Fayette Presbyterian Church will hold a three week series on “Stress and Our Health”, led by local health psychologist, Dr. Louis Anderson. “Dr. Anderson will help
Church, Fayetteville
Gospel under the Stars festival planned
The second annual Gospel Under the Stars Festival is Saturday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. at 1565 Hwy. 92 N. in Fayetteville, hosted by Mount Olive Baptist Church. The theme
Church, Peachtree City
County Line Christian celebrates 175 years
The County Line Christian Church, off Ga. Highway 85 Connector below Brooks, observed its 175th continuous worship celebration Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. A homecoming dinner followed Sunday morning services. The
Church, Peachtree City
St. Christopher’s annual Greekfest planned for 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
Church, Peachtree City
PTC Presbyterian to host golf tournament
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
Church, Peachtree City
PTCUMC to present organ, voice concert September 27
Peachtree City United Methodist Church will present its second inaugural concert, “Music for Organ and Voice,” celebrating the new organ designed and built by the Allen Organ Company. The event
Church, Fayetteville
Indian Christian fellowship to meet Sept. 12
South Atlanta Indian Christian Fellowship will host a gospel meeting Saturday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Fayette Presbyterian Church, 791 Forrest Ave. in Fayettevile. The
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 08/26/15
COS remembers 40 years Aug. 29 Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will celebrate four decades of ministry in Peachtree City on Aug. 29 with a “Thanksgiving for 40 Years” dinner
Engagements, Peachtree City
Allmond-Dignan engagement
Reed and Deborah Allmond of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Catherine Allmond, to Brendan O’Brien Dignan, son of David and Kathy Dignan of Washington, D.C. Ms.
Engagements, Fayetteville
Apsite-Davis engagement
Aivars and Eva-Marie Apsite of Grandville, Mich. announce the engagement of their daughter, Monika Apsite, to Chad Davis, son of Wayne and Jackie Davis of Richlands, Va. Monika is a
Columnists, Opinion
Jimmy Carter’s peace
When Ronald Reagan announced in November 1994 he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, even some of his most ardent political opponents paused to wish him well. It was the
Columnists, Opinion
Sorting the candidates
Despite a nuclear Iran looming on the horizon, the media seem to be putting most of their attention on two candidates for their respective parties’ presidential nominations next year. Moreover,
Columnists, Opinion
Is Trumpism the new nationalism?
Since China devalued its currency 3 percent, global markets have gone into a tailspin. Why should this be? After all, 3 percent devaluation in China could be countered by a
Columnists, Opinion
Government ‘charity’: Unwarranted, unsustainable
Charity is from the noblest of impulses. But it must come from the heart; governments can’t do it. Most democratic governments have representatives who feel it, but charity can’t be
Columnists, Opinion
Too much info for me
Occasionally, sleep will sneak away from me in the middle of the night. I will try not to get my mind going because once it takes off, it will wear
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Prebor announces for PTC Post 1 race
My name is Phil Prebor and I would like to be your Peachtree City Council Member. I am running to serve in the Post 1 Seat previously held by Eric
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
District voting advocates inclusiveness for all
On Sept. 15, 2015, the Fayette County Elections Board will hold district voting for the special election to fill the vacant District 5 Commissioner’s seat. By the district voting process
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Jay B. Vandiver, age 22 of Fayetteville
Jay B. Vandiver, age 22 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Jay was born in Stockbridge, Ga. on November 7, 1992. He was