Fayette school enrollment flat: one additional student
The 2015-2016 school year is off and running and with it the Fayette County School System showed a net increase of one student over last year. Regardless the initial numbers, […]
2015
Water heaters donated to Camp Southern Ground
When campers arrive for the first time next summer at Camp Southern Ground, the Georgia camp founded by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Zac Brown for children of all abilities ages 7-17,
Walk with a Doc Aug. 22
Piedmont Newnan Hospital continues its season of Walk with a Doc with Richard Jadick, D.O., a urologist with Piedmont Physicians Urology. Dr. Jadick is considered the most decorated physician of
UWG Newnan hosts sendoff for Coweta freshmen
The University of West Georgia Alumni and the Coweta Alumni Council hosted a Coweta County Freshman sendoff event on Thursday night to welcome Coweta’s incoming freshmen to UWG. More than
Shoot fundraiser Aug. 29
The Fayette County 4-H Shotgun Club will hold a Public Shoot Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at their range, 2275 Hwy. 85 South in Fayetteville. This shoot is
NCHS looking for special quilts
Do you own a special quilt that tells a family or community story? A quilt that uses an unusual pattern or motif? Or even just a quilt that has been
Benefit set for Sept. 13
Sisters Empowerment Network, Inc. (SEN) invites the public to the second annual Purple Purse Weekend Wine Down Benefit Concert to eradicate domestic violence and financial abuse. The event is scheduled
Local students awarded scholarships
Every year the U.S. Navy awards four-year Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarships to qualified high school and college students throughout the country. These scholarships are awarded through a highly
Officials warn about overcharging golf carts
The Peachtree City Fire Department recently reported another incident of a household carbon monoxide detector activating, not due to the presence of carbon monoxide, but due to the presence of
Brewers celebrate 65th Anniversary
Glenn and Jeanne (Fort) Brewer celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a Brewer Family Reunion at their residence on Beauregard Boulevard in Fayetteville. Joining in the celebration were all their
Be good to each other
The current object of my reading affection is Stuart MacBride, a Scottish writer who has spun a series of addictive tales about Logan McRae, a fictional police detective in Aberdeen,
Columnists, Opinion
The summer of our discontent
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders represent two sides of the same coin. Both men have tapped into a deep anger — a discontent — in the public mood. Little seems
Columnists, Opinion
Academic fascism II
Last week’s column highlighted college campus absurdities and the ongoing attack on free speech and plain common sense. As parents gear up to fork over $20,000 to $60,000 for college
Columnists, Opinion
Coming out even in the end
There is only one thing that scares me about dying. It is so momentous that it rocks my heart with grief whenever I think of it. It is a tumultuous
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Chairman Oddo: ‘Sky is not falling’
Let me give you some good news about our county: Fiscal Year 2014: Budget was balanced. No deficit spending. No tax increase. FY2015: Budget was balanced. No deficit spending. No
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Governing by ‘opinion,’ not by open votes
I find it fascinating that Chairman Oddo kept saying they gave the county administrator three “opinions” and not three “votes” behind the scenes to move ahead on matters of a
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Council offers no solutions for Hwy. 54 traffic, just politics
The proposals regarding changes to Ga. highways 54 and 74 are extreme, harmful and a huge impact to Peachtree City. Businesses at The Avenue, Marketplace or Westpark should be very
Church
Anna’s spiritual reflection
Anna is 15. She’s a very sweet and somewhat shy girl here at Prince of Peace. She’s also a great example of the many wonderful young people that bless our
Community, Coweta County, Fayette County
Things to do-August 21-September 19
August August 21 Tonight, Fayetteville Main Street presents “BIG HERO 6” as its second free Moovie Night of 2015 at the Southern Ground Amphitheater. Beginning at 7 p.m., families
COS welcomes Ellen Pfundt as new ministry director
Ellen Tracy Pfundt has joined the staff at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church as director of Children and Family Ministry. She is responsible for Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, Lutheroad
Holy Stitchers quilting ministry serves many charitiesHoly Stitchers quilting ministry serves many charities
All Saints Anglican Church’s Holy Stitcher’s Ministry began as a Prayer Shawl Ministry years ago. The ministry has grown into a group of knitters, crocheters, and quilters that support numerous
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 08/19/15
GriefShare starts tomorrow at PTCUMC The program of Griefshare starts a new session Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 308 of Peachtree City United Methodist Church on Robinson
PTCUMC’s annual Chicken Que set for Sept. 12
On Sept. 12 at 2 a.m. the United Methodist Men at Peachtree City United Methodist Church will light up the fire pits for the church’s 11th annual Chicken-Que. Earlier in
Heritage’s WinShape Camp 2015 deemed huge success
Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville hosted its eighth annual WinShape Day Camp, July 13-17. During the week-long day camp, over 450 campers in first through sixth grade participated. During the
Church, Sharpsburg
Local bikers plan ride for Emanuel this weekend
A local group is putting together a Georgia Bikers response called “Engines for Emanuel” in support of those affected by the recent shooting at Emanuel AME in Charleston. The goal
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Nathalee Ann Anderson, 90, of Peachtree City
Nathalee Ann (Fossett) Anderson, 90, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away peacefully at her home on August 9, 2015. She was born on February 21, 1925 in Union, Maine to
Fayetteville
Jerry Dale Ramsey, age 78
Jerry Dale Ramsey (July 25, 1937 – July 30, 2015) was born in Flat Rock, Ill. to Frances and Dale Ramsey. Shortly afterward the family moved to Palestine, Ill. where
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Eva L. Brown, 94, of Fayetteville
Eva L. Brown, of Fayetteville, passed away on August 10, 2015 at the age of 94. A graveside service was held at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens on Monday, August
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Carolyn Jeanette Skelly, 69, of Peachtree City
Carolyn Jeanette Skelly, 69, of Peachtree City, passed away August 14, 2015. She was a member of Fayette Senior Services, an avid landscape designer and animal lover, enjoyed traveling, and
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Thomas E. Wyatt Jr., 76
Thomas E. Wyatt Jr., 76, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Born October 15, 1938 in Atlanta, Ga., Tommy lived in Fayetteville and was retired from real estate. Tommy
Obituaries, Regional
Henry McCaughey of James Island, S.C.
On the 14th of August 2015, Henry “Mac” McCaughey of James Island, S.C. made the final journey to the heavens above. Though we mourn our loss of such an amazing
LCS softball in full swing
The Landmark varsity softball team participated in the Callaway Classic Tournament Aug. 14-15. The above photos include pitcher Abbey Swearinger; seniors Ana Lisa Chavez and Kali Tibbets; third baseman Emily
Golf team wins again
The PGA Junior Golf League’s Peachtree City team won its second postseason playoff match Aug. 16 by defeating the West Georgia league at Braelinn Country Club. They will travel to
Starr’s Mill cheerleaders tapped for All-State
Starr’s Mill High School seniors Olivia Phillips, Emily Herrmann, and Sydney Mayson were selected Aug. 8 as members of Georgia’s All-State Cheer Team. After being nominated by their coach Mandy