Paul Eugene Davis, 78, of Peachtree City, passed away July 13, 2015. Paul loved baseball, cheering for the Atlanta Braves, and played minor league baseball when he was younger. He […]
Mrs. Jacqueline Saunders Carr of Peachtree City, Ga., died July 15, 2015. Mrs. Carr was born in Goldsboro, N.C., and was a 1944 graduate of Goldsboro High School. After
Angel Jones of Fayetteville has been named to the President’s List at Stephen F. Austin State University. She is studying elementary education. Hayes Bloomsmith, a 2015 Starr’s Mill High graduate,
The Newnan Coweta Historical Society is sponsoring “Let’s Look at Newnan!” Aug. 3-6 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Historic Train Depot, 60 E. Broad St. in Newnan. Join
Mayhayley Lancaster, “Oracle of the Ages,” was an American lawyer, political acitvist, midwife, fortune teller, and teacher best known for having participated in two of Georgia’s most high-profile murder trials,
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout Metropolitan Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on I-285 will require lane closures, which, in turn, are likely
U.S. Rep. David Scott will host his 11th Annual Health Fair Saturday, August 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mundy’s Mill High School. The event will feature free health screenings and
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in August and help meet the constant need for blood products by patients. Every two seconds someone in the U.S.
“Living With Alzheimer’s for People with Early Stage” is scheduled for three Wednesday sessions – Aug. 12, 19 and 26 – 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location,
Amid the community’s grief over the passing of Commissioner Pota Coston, the political reality is that the Board of Commissioners she left behind is split. Two weeks after three votes
“Soundtrack to Success” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location, The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Dana Lamb, local Fayette County music
The Rotary Club of Peachtree City has begun a new year with new leadership. Russ Heil, right, became president of the club July 1 when he acceped the title from
Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, has announced the concert schedule for its ninth season, 2015–2016. The season begins Sunday, Aug. 16, with a 3
Seven Atlanta-area crime fiction writers are set to gather at the Fayette County Public Library Saturday, July 25, at 1 p.m. for the “Atlanta Sisters in Crime Salon.” All published
Several local organizations have teamed up to host a Back to School Expo Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the county administrative complex, 140 Stonewall Ave. West in Fayetteville.
Pinewood Atlanta Studios’ first production opens in theaters on July 17, with “Ant-Man” having a significant economic impact in Fayetteville and the state. A second production is underway and the
The Peachtree City Council on July 30 is set to adopt a $33.5 million budget for FY 2016. A consensus at the July 8 budget workshop saw the council agreeing
The Fayetteville City Council is expected Thursday night to give the OK to an $11.54 million general fund budget for the 2016 budget year that begins in August. The budget
Dredging activities on Lake Peachtree are approximately half completed and dredging equipment is clearly visible to the Ga. Highway 54 bridge. Barring rain delays, the work is expected to be
A July 13 threatening phone call to the Walmart store in Peachtree City received a response from local law enforcement, and the store was evacuated as a precaution. No threat
The Fayetteville Police Department has received a donation geared to help fight crime. Fayetteville-based Phoenix Loss Prevention donated a remote surveillance camera system to the department on June 23. PLP
Eleven days ago, I had the privilege of running the 46th Peachtree Road Race and my first since 2012. Family commitments took me out of state for two years, so
The Rev. J. W. Wallis, a veteran pastor of Baptist churches throughout metropolitan Atlanta, has been called as interim pastor of National Heights Baptist Church, Fayetteville, effective July 5. He
The Fayette County Water System is scheduled to start the final capital improvement project outlined in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) consent order, county officials reported. The Filtration System
Peachtree City author Victoria Wilcox (“Southern Son: The Saga of Doc Holliday”) has been honored at a second Georgia Author of the Year ceremony for her historical novel trilogy based
The Prostate Cancer Information Group will meet Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The group will discuss
Guests of the Senoia Area Historical Society’s sold-out 2015 Moth Ball fundraiser came out July 10 to the Veranda Historic Inn B&B in Senoia. They enjoyed a light dinner, a
“Locked Away” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. The history of the American Civil War
The 2015 Generational Lifestyle Showcase, presented by Friends of Southside Seniors and hosted by Fayette Senior Services, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the FSS facility
Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will have auditions for its upcoming ninth season Aug. 3-4, 5-7 p.m. in the choir room of Griffin First
Midwest Food Bank (MFB) of Peachtree City is hosting several open summer volunteer days throughout June and July. Coined “Beat the Heat,” these summer volunteer days give community residents an
A local group is putting together a Georgia Bikers response called “Engines for Emanuel” in support of those affect by the recent shooting at Emanuel AME in Charleston. The goal
The Peachtree City School of Dance has announced that Armando Luna has accepted the position as master teacher at the school. Luna, from Houston, is Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance
Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church’s 10th annual Yard Sale for Ranch on Jesus Ministries in Uganda will be held this year on July 17 and 18 at the Church in Peachtree
