Library extends summer hours
The Peachtree City Library is extending its summer hours until Labor Day. Through the first week of September the hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and […]
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This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on I-75 and I-285 will require lane closures, which, in turn,
Club looks to expand
A local K-9 Club formed last year at Whitewater Middle School and organizers are looking to duplicate it at other schools in the area. The purpose of the club is
Eagles Experience 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
Outlook good a year after brain cancer diagnosis
Last month, Chad Flora of Peachtree City celebrated his birthday with a new appreciation for 25 years of life. It was just after his birthday last July that a simple
Scout project improves shelter
Gabe Richmond from Boy Scout Troop 73 completed his Eagle Scout Project July 18 at the Fayette County Animal Shelter. He had several members from his troop, family, and friends
Former PTC top cop gets 1 year probation, $1,000 fine in former wife’s shooting
Former Peachtree City Police Chief William McCollom had his day in Fayette County Superior Court on Aug. 13 and pleaded guilty to reckless conduct in connection to the accidental shooting
PTC Council approves another West 54 traffic study
Anyone having to access MacDuff Parkway or Planterra Way onto Ga. Highway 54 West knows the long waits through multiple traffic light cycles involved. The potential for helping to mitigate
Youth summit to become annual event
The first annual Fayette Leadership Youth Summit (FLYS) was held July 16 at Pinewood Studios’ Atlanta Movie Production Centre. The event was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Peachtree City
Westmoreland is guest presenter for chamber event
U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland will be the guest presenter for the Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s annual Small Business Showcase and Awards Celebration. This year’s event will be Thursday, Aug. 27, at The
Next film up in series
A talk on novelist Erskine Caldwell and a showing of the movie “God’s Little Acre,” based on one of his books, is set for Thursday, Aug. 20, at Newnan-Coweta Historical
Golf tourney to benefit Christian City
The 2015 Golf Fore Kids tournament hosted by Dale Cardwell is Monday, Aug. 31, at Eagle’s Landing Country Club in Stockbridge. It is an event organized to benefit The Children’s
New Eagle Scouts named
Troop 201 has announced that Benjamin Belisle of Senoia and Michael Runyan of Peachtree City have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Belisle organized other troop members in placing a
Church sets celebration Aug. 16
The County Line Christian Church, off Georgia Highway 85 Connector below Brooks, will observe its 175th continuous worship celebration Sunday, Aug. 16. The church is considered the second oldest Christian
Cotton Pickin’ Fair coming Oct. 3-4
The Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay is scheduled for Oct. 3-4. Winner of national awards, the festival has been held continuously since 1972 on the Gay Family Farmstead. Some 350
Chicken-Que just around the corner
On Sept. 12 the firepits will light up at 2 a.m. for the eleventh annual Chicken-Que. The United Methodist Men of Peachtree City United Methodist Church will once again staff
Concert set for 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
Free event for authors Aug. 22
Local art group AMG Pro will be hosting its first annual Authors’ Gathering Saturday, Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m. at the newly renovated Holiday Dorsey Fife Museum in Fayetteville. The event
PTC planners, staff dislike Bradshaw annexation
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on Aug. 10 voted unanimously to recommend denial of an annexation and rezoning request by Bradshaw Family LLP on 28.3 acres situated along Ga. Highway
PTC’s crime hotspots
Burglars hit convenience store; 8 auto break-ins in PTC A look at property crimes across Fayette County during the past week showed an Aug. 7 burglary of a convenience store
Cruz-ing into Ga. – Presidential candidate Ted Cruz makes local campaign appearance
To say there was a sea of humanity gathered in a large field at Jackson Street and Sprayberry Road in Newnan on Aug. 8 for an appearance by U.S. Senator
The love story seen around the world
Never apart since the Korean War, pair reunited with hospital’s help ‘I just can’t be away from her; she’s the finest woman in the world’ Fayetteville residents Tom and Arnisteen
Who will be Fayette Commission’s number 2?
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners is expected to make an important organizational decision and consider an annexation request at its Aug. 13 regular meeting. The board has been without
Ring for Teacher of the Year Gail Frantz
Gail Frantz of Peeples Elementary, the 2015 Fayette County Teacher of the Year, receives a special ring on her right hand in her honor. School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow (R)
Info on acid reflex Aug. 19
“Unfeel the Burn” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location, The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Acid reflux is very common among
Traffic advisory in Peachtree City
Officials in Peachtree City are alerting motorists about an upcoming project that will affect traffic in the area. Construction of the Continuous Green-T intersection at The Overlook commercial area (intersection
Morgan to lecture Sept. 10
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts Ron Morgan Thursday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m. for a coffee & lecture. He is one
Applications accepted for Planning Commission
Peachtree City is accepting applications for its Planning Commission. Each applicant must be a legal Georgia resident and have been a resident of Peachtree City for at least six months
Freedom Fund Banquet Nov. 14
The Fayette County NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Banquet will be Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Wyndham Hotel in Peachtree City. Our keynote speaker will be Mr. Jason Carter, former gubernatorial
Community Yard Sale set for Oct. 17
Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department’s 15th annual Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Activities House, 980 Redwine
Brewers celebrate 65th anniversary
Glenn and Jeanne (Fort) Brewer celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a Brewer Family Reunion at their residence on Beauregard Blvd. in Fayetteville. Joining in the celebration were all their
Children’s books on sale Aug. 15
The Peachtree City Library will hold a 3-hour book sale Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.–noon in the Children’s Storytime Room (upstairs at front of Library). Choose among big books, little
Dooley to headline foundation event Oct. 22
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that Barbara Dooley will be the keynote speaker for its First Annual “The Power of the Purse” Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 22, at The Newnan
Volunteers sought for air show
The Great Georgia Air Show, which will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels this year, is looking for adult volunteer groups (church, club, or other) to help with ticketing, customer