Aderine Sara Sowell, 99, of Fayetteville, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 21, 2015. Mrs. Sowell was an active member of Fayetteville First Baptist Church […]
John Douglas Manes, 73 of New Orleans, La., died Saturday, August 8, 2015, of complications of COPD. He was the son of the late Jack and Madeline Manes and
Arnisteen Clark, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on August 21, 2015. Mrs. Clark was a longtime member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and a member of the Mary
Wayne Edward Zaporski, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away on August 22, 2015. He was retired from J.C. Penney where he served as human resource manager. Mr. Zaporski was
Football season is upon us and I am reminded of my own high school days. I decided in my freshman year to join the band. I didn’t play an instrument
What field will you be at on the opening day of dove season? Who will be with you? The Georgia dove season opens at noon on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015.
The Fayette County Public School System has become the first school system of its size in metro Atlanta to receive the Darkness to Light “Partner in Prevention” distinction for the
The Divas Half Marathon & 5K returns to Peachtree City Sept. 12 and is looking for volunteers interested in helping out at the event to make it a successful, enjoyable
A small crowd took to the path at Newnan Utilities Carl Miller Park Aug. 22 for Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Walk with a Doc, led by Richard Jadick, D.O., urologist at
Peachtree City’s 38th Annual Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival is scheduled for Sept. 19-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The event is at Shakerag Knoll, located at
Jill is a medium terrier mix is laid-back, eager to please, and loves everyone. She has cute “cow spots” on her tummy and and obviously looks great in pearls. ID
Piedmont Physicians has announced the addition of Mark McClinton, M.D., who has a new practice called Piedmont Physicians ENT, specializing in otolaryngology and ear-nose-throat. Dr. McClinton has 13 years
K-9 Club USA is sponsoring a family dog walk Saturday, Aug. 29, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Whitewater Middle School. Everyone will meet in the front parking lot. All dogs must be
Fayette County High School’s Class of 2005 will be hosting its 10-year class reunion Saturday, Sept. 12, 7-10 p.m. at the loft in Due South restaurant in Peachtree City. Catch
Abygail McMillan of Brooks recently presented her groundbreaking research at the 2015 Summer Institute on Flooding hosted by the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station’s Center for Emergency Informatics. McMillan’s research
The Flash Foods store on Crosstown Drive in Peachtree City was robbed at gunpoint in the early morning hours of Aug. 24. No one was injured in the incident. The
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. Rev.
Rachel’s Gift will be sponsoring the fifth annual Angel Dash 5K & Fun Walk Saturday, Oct. 17, at Strong Rock Christian School in Locust Grove. Check-in begins at 2:30 p.m.
The Fayette County Retired Educators Association will host its first meeting of the year Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. All
The UGA Extension Office in Fayette County is offering a fall Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program Aug. 27-Oct. 29. A full-day class will be held each Thursday during this period
Sophia Dicarlo, a recent graduate of Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, has been selected as a recipient of a Georgia-Pacific Foundation Employees’ Children Scholarship. She is the daughter of Tom
“Unraveling Old Wives Tales” is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. We’ve all heard a decent
Fayette Senior Services recently recognized Fayetteville’s efforts in supporting local organizations such as Meals On Wheels. City employees have adopted a route to help make a difference to those in
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. This tri-county,
Chabad of Peachtree City has scheduled Jewish High Holy Days services for Sept. 14-15 and 22-23. Visit www.chabadsouthside.com to register or for more information. They are located at 632 Dogwood
The Coweta County Board of Education has a new member. Business owner Beth Barnett was appointed Aug. 17 to fill the unexpired term of former District 3 board member Harry
The Sharpsburg Town Council on Aug. 17 approved the Briarwood Commons retail, office and residential development slated for the east side of Ga. Highway 54 a short distance north of
High school football is back in Fayette County, as the 2015 regular season got underway earlier tonight. The Sandy Creek Patriots obliterated Creekview 41-0 at McEachern High School in Cobb
Once again I had to venture down to the dusty basement, fight off hordes of spider crickets and retrieve my soapbox. So what had me willing to risk my life
Or die mad Once upon a time I used to agonize over decisions I had to make. It wasn’t just that I was afraid to do the wrong thing, although
Thomas P. Sullivan, Jr., a long time resident of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away August 8, 2015. He is lovingly survived by his wife of over 66 years, Shirley. He
Lucille T. Mullins, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away August 20, 2015. Lucille is survived by her daughter Patricia (Gilbert) Butler, son Gene (Carmen) Mullins, sister Polly Mobley, 7 grandchildren, 14
A New Player Tennis League is gearing up at the Peachtree City Tennis Center. Registration is underway and the deadline is Sept. 8, with play beginning Sept. 11. The center’s
The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a “fun and challenging” boot camp class at Kenwood Park designed to get you in shape using a variety of exercises
