Anthony Lee Picklesimer, 64, of Sharpsburg
Anthony Lee Picklesimer, 64, of Sharpsburg, passed away on July 18, 2015. Anthony was born in Atlanta, Ga. on August 18, 1950. He was a loving father and peepaw who […]
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
2015
Helping out the police
Peachtree City Police Capt. Stan Pye (L) accepts a Nubee Infrared Thermometer from Kirk and DeeDee Panayis at the July 16 City Council meeting. The thermometer can detect the temperature
Things to Do-July 25-Sept.10
July July 25 Amazing Grace Community Resource Center is sponsoring a Community Back-To-School Bash today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 949 Pointe South Pkwy. There will be health screenings, anti-bullying
Columnists, Opinion
Famed sculptor killed
One year ago, two life-size bronze cast busts were placed at the Founders Corner in front of the original Peachtree City’s original City Hall. One depicts Joel Cowan, Peachtree City’s
Brooks sale to benefit camp
The Brooks Woman’s Club will be hosting an upscale rummage/tag sale Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hardy Hall in downtown Brooks. There will be antiques, jewelry, home decor,
Queen Nation plays the Fred July 24
There is little doubt among the pure rock community that the legendary band Queen and lead performer Freddie Mercury earn high ranks as one of the most powerful and iconic
Local author’s series now in print
Patricia Walston, a long-time Fayette County resident, is a free-lance writer, historian, genealogist, teacher, parent and grandparent. She has written award-winning articles and is published in print and online. A
Elem. students meet with teachers Aug. 4
All families with students attending elementary grades this fall in Fayette County’s public schools can get a head start on the school year by getting acquainted with their teachers a
Learn about low-cal foods Aug. 17
“The Low Cal Life for Me” is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Catherine Carroll, RD,
Georgia Carry meeting July 23
The July meeting of the South Metro GeorgiaCarry.Org chapter is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Fayette Event Center, 174 North Glynn St. in Fayetteville (behind Arby’s
Deadline near for gator hunters
Don’t wait. If you want to get a chance at a Georgia gator, you have got to get your quota application in by July 31. According to the Georgia Department
County installs headphones for hearing-impaired
Fayette County installed Hamilton Wireless Listening Center headphones this month to assist hearing-impaired individuals actively participate in local meetings held in the Public Meeting Room at the Stonewall Complex. The
CERT class begins Sept. 10
The Peachtree City Police Department will be hosting an Adult Community Emergency Response Team class beginning Sept. 10. This class will also be to celebrate the tenth year of this
Piedmont Fayette receives award for cardiac care
Piedmont Fayette Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) ACTION Registry–Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2015. It is one
Local student tapped for AFA program
Shannon Mudrinich, a rising senior at Starr’s Mill High School, was selected to attend the 2015 U.S. Air Force Academy Summer Seminar program. She attended the first session from June
Peachtree City makes list of safest cities
Peachtree City is listed among the ten safest Georgia cities from tornadoes, lightning and hail according to a report from HomeownersInsurance.com, a consumer-centric insurance marketplace. Milledgeville took the top spot
GEMA sponsoring recipe contest
When a natural disaster strikes and you’re stuck at home without power, it’s tough to find good food. That’s why the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) Ready Georgia campaign
Warrix joins Peachtree City staff
Michael Warrix is Peachtree City’s new director of planning and development. Interim City Manager Jon Rorie made the announcement July 17 and Warrix begins July 20. Warrix has 30 years
Board of Elections cancels regular meeting
The Fayette County Board of Elections announced that it has cancelled its regular meeting, which was scheduled for July 28. The board convened last week in a special meeting to
Local volunteer cited by Red Cross
The American Red Cross recognized its outstanding volunteers and community partners for 2014-2015 at the Delta Flight Museum July 16. Those selected for local recognition were nominated by their volunteer
Time to think about immunizations
As students return to school in August, it’s important that all children are up-to-date on all of their vaccinations for vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, mumps and pertussis. What better
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
Blood, Sweat & Tears with Bo Bice this week in Fayetteville
Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville bridges the old and new Saturday, July 25, with the legendary Blood, Sweat & Tears, featuring “American Idol” finalist Bo Bice. Originally, this American jazz-rock
Back-to-school event Aug. 1
Fellowship of Love Church will host a “Back-To-School Empowerment and Fun Day” on Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at North Fayette Elementary School, 609 Kenwood Road in Fayetteville. The
Council OKs budget at public hearing
The Peachtree City Council on July 16 held a public hearing on the adoption of the FY 2016 that totals $33.5 million. The council also approved a resolution that could
Caught in the act
Peachtree City resident Alvin B. Cummings on July 13 was charged with burglary, obstruction and possession of burglary tools after Peachtree City police officers responded to a business alarm call
County continues funding home-delivered meals at the Tommy Thompson Senior Center
The Coweta County Commission on July 9 voted unanimously to continue its portion of the funding for the senior meals program at the Tommy Thompson Senior Center. Commissioner Al Smith
Helping man’s best friend
A Pedal for Pets event in and around Senoia is always heavily attended by cyclists and those wanting to make a statement in support of raising funds for spay and
County votes to condemn property for interchange
The Coweta County Commission on July 9 voted unanimously to move ahead with the condemnation of five parcels totaling 3.41 acres after negotiations to secure the the properties for the
PTC hires new planning director
Peachtree City has a new planning and development director. Michael Warrix comes to the city by way of Brownsville, Texas, where he headed the planning and zoning department. Set to
Columnists, Opinion
Robby the Robot
Two amazing things happened at our house Tuesday morning, and oddly, both concerned space travel. For those out there in reader land, the first will interest the science geek in
Columnists, Opinion
A new flag controversy
A new flag controversy has captured the attention of some in the media and on social media. The new controversy is not about the Confederate flag or the rainbow flag,
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Kathryn Jane Lindlief, 62, of Sharpsburg
April 8, 1953 – June 22, 2015 No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Kathryn Jane Lindlief, 62, of Sharpsburg, Ga., graduated from this existence on
Obituaries, Peachtree City
John Everett Routon, 69, of Peachtree City
John Everett Routon, 69, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015. John is survived by his loving wife Paula (Stevenson) Routon of 48 years. John has