Local jr. golfers shine
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour made a stop at Heron Bay Golf Club in Locust Grove Aug. 8-9 to host the Canongate Series #5, and several local golfers had impressive […]
2015
Columnists, Opinion
Another loss
I am sad to relay the message that another “Mom and Pop” type store is closing in Fayette County. The Omega Book Store, in Peachtree City, is closing its doors
Peachtree City ninth in U.S. for women to launch a business
Peachtree City was ranked as one of the best cities in the U.S. for women entrepreneurs to launch a business, according a new report by data-science group GoodCall. Peachtree City
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
Pink Posse going strong
Ten years ago this fall the small south Fayette County town of Brooks was host to a new kind of “struttin’.” Alice Ramsey, a recent breast cancer survivor, was inspired
Heart patient’s family seeks help
A former Peachtree City 18-year-old is in need of help from the community with donations to help offset the cost of heart surgery. McIntosh High School graduate Justin Green faces
Hill cited for program completion
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners recognized Fire and Emergency Services Battalion Chief Jeff Hill at its Aug. 13 regular meeting for completing the Executive Fire Officer program at the
SAHS hosts ice cream social
Senoia Area Historical Society’s second annual Ice Cream Social will be Saturday, Aug. 29, 1-4 p.m. Everyone is invited for free ice cream and watermelon on the grounds of the
Deadline near for deer quota hunts
Looking to participate in a deer quota hunt this fall? Be sure to get online soon. An online quota application must be received before midnight Sept. 1, according to the
Chamber wins top national honor
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce was named the 2015 Chamber of the Year in its category by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Members from the Newnan-Coweta
Candidate forum Aug. 18
A forum featuring the candidates in the special election for the District 5 seat on the Fayette County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m. at
Big time of year for butterfly center
September is Blue Morpho Butterfly Month at Callaway Gardens’ Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. Typically there are more than 1,000 tropical butterflies of various kinds flying freely throughout the conservatory;
Retired 4-star Army general, 84, orders Chinese takeout, ends up handcuffed, jailed in Fayetteville for felony robbery
Dispute over Chinese restaurant take-out order; required paramedics before being jailed William “Bill” Livsey, 84, of Fayetteville, a retired 4-star U.S. Army general and Silver Star recipient for heroism, ordered
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Barry Lynn Brooks, age 58
Mr. Barry Lynn Brooks, age 58, passed away August 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, George Millington Brooks; brother, Tracy Scott Brooks and is survived
Snapperman featured in Aug. walk
Community members are invited to participate in Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s August Walk with a Doc featuring Harry Snapperman, M.D., family medicine physician. The walk will take place Saturday, Aug. 22,
Transfer station closing for maintenance
Fayette County’s Transfer Station located 211 1st Manassas Mile Road in Fayetteville will close Saturday, Aug. 29. The closure of the Transfer Station, often referred to as “the landfill,” will
Tea Party gathering Aug. 25
The Fayette County Issues Tea Party invites the public to its monthly meeting to hear Edward Mitchell, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Islamic Community Center of
STG shines in awards show
Southside Theatre Guild scored 16 nominations and took home four awards in the recent Metro Atlanta Theater Awards, the local equivalent of the Tonys celebrating the best in live theater.
FCSD gives $3K in supplies to school
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department wanted to make sure students and teachers at Spring Hill Elementary had the supplies they needed to get the school year off to a great
Safe Sitter training at Piedmont Fayette
Piedmont Fayette Hospital is a Registered Safe Sitter Teaching Site, offering comprehensive babysitting training for young teens (11 and up). Nationally, more than 600,000 graduates have completed the course and
Pets of the Week
Jake is a small terrier mix that is smart and curious. He won’t take up much room in someone’s new home. ID # is A029844. Kennel #B-3. BONUS: This pet
Local freshmen get sendoff
The Coweta-Fayette Auburn Club recently held its annual Freshmen Send-Off Party for local new students and their parents. The freshmen enjoyed socializing with each other and with Auburn alumni at
USTA awards $13,000 grant to tennis center
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced, through its USTA Facility Assistance Program, that it has awarded a $13,000 grant to the Peachtree City Tennis Center in Ga. The
New rules for practice contact
Local high school football practices are in full swing with opening games only a couple of weeks away. This year’s practices are governed by new Georgia High School Association rules
Back on the field
The Whitewater High School boys lacrosse team hosted its annual Alumni Game Aug. 2. Photo/Submitted.
Dredging work continues
Dredging activities on Lake Peachtree continue to move closer to the bridge on Ga. Highway 54. The work to remove 64,000 cubic yards of debris, barring more inclement weather, is
Council OKs eminent domain
The Peachtree City Council on Aug. 6 agreed with the recommendation of city attorney Ted Meeker and voted to use eminent domain to acquire six stormwater easements for the Golf
Qualifying nears for council seats
The qualifying period for seats on local municipal councils will be held later this month. Senoia and Peachtree City will have two City Council seats up for election while Tyrone
Annexation is withdrawn
A bid by Scott Bradshaw and Bradshaw Family LLP to annex 28 acres along Ga. Highway 54 in Peachtree City has been withdrawn. Intended for retail, office and residential development,
Tax increases to hit parts of Fayette, Coweta
Millage rates across portions of Fayette and Coweta counties will not increase this year, but the rates in Peachtree City, Senoia, Tyrone and by the boards of education in both
Coweta student wins at state writing competition
Lee Middle School eighth-grader Seung-Joon Baek has been chosen as the 8th grade winner in the state’s Young Georgia Author’s writing competition this summer. Now a freshman at East Coweta
Columnists, Opinion
Rules of furniture
While we were growing up at 110 Flamingo Street, the furniture in our house had rules — rules we all had to follow. I know that may not be normal
Columnists, Opinion
President Donald Trump?
When real estate tycoon and multi-billionaire Donald Trump announced that he was running for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, hoots, jeers, and catcalls ensued. For the
Three qualify for commission race in N. Fayette
Three people have qualified for the Sept. 15 special election to fill the unexpired term of recently deceased District 5 Commissioner Pota Coston on the Fayette County Commission. The qualifying