Healthy eating program July 29
Fayette Senior Services is hosting “Say Yes to Healthy Eating” Wednesday, July 29, 1-2 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 191 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. Don’t assume all fats, carbs […]
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Job fair for aviation company
Goodwill’s Newnan Career Center will host a job fair Wednesday, July 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for Ultimate Aircraft, which is looking to fill more than 80 positions. The aviation services
Working at sea
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Elson Ingram of Peachtree City demonstrates how to flush fuel stations and conduct fuel quality checks aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The
Senoia blood drive Aug. 3
A blood drive is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3, 1-6 p.m. at the Senoia United Methodist Church. The church and the Senoia Optimist Club are co-sponsoring this event. The American
Fayette chooses ‘discriminatory’ at-large voting to replace Coston, Democrats charge
Brown defends decision as ‘following the law’ UPDATED MONDAY, JULY 13, 5:25 p.m. — The president of the Fayette County Democratic Women, Ogechi Oparah, is accusing the Board of Commissioners
Piedmont hospitals among most wired in U.S.
All five Piedmont hospitals, including Piedmont Fayette and Piedmont Newnan, have each been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” hospitals, according to the 17th annual Health Care’s Most Wired
Slight change in Walk with a Doc schedule
The next Walk with a Doc event will still take place Saturday, July 25, at 8:30 a.m. at Patriot Park on Redwine Rd. in Fayetteville. The only difference will be
Market Day set for July 18
The second Market Day of 2015 is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville Main Street welcomes everyone to browse through
Humane society thanks public for help
The people of Newnan and Coweta County “are life-savers,” according to officials with the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society. Under the pressure of an approaching deadline for a euthanasia list, the organization
Ga. Southern recognizes graduates
Georgia Southern University recently held its annual spring commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students at Hanner Fieldhouse and Allen E. Paulson Stadium. University President Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D., conferred
New play July 15 in Newnan
“Flies at the Well,” the new musical play based on the 1948 John Wallace murder trial, is slated to premiere in Newnan next spring, but local residents can get a
Farm-to-table program July 28
Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Fayette Senior Services are teaming up to present the farm-to-table way in a special program Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center,
CVB adjusts meeting schedule
As of July 15, the monthly board meetings for the Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau will be held on the third Wednesday of every month. The meeting location is
Commissioners call July 15 meeting
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Wednesday, July 15, at 9 a.m. for the purpose of setting qualifying fees for the upcoming special
No millage hike planned in PTC budget
A consensus of members on the Peachtree City Council have agreed to a recommended $33.5 million FY 2016 budget that will come with no millage increase, no across the board
Wreck sends one to hospital
A Palmetto man on July 8 was airlifted and later discharged from Atlanta Medical Center after his car overturned while braking for a stop on Ga. Highway 74 near Georgian
Sno balls to stay in Senoia
With a standing room only crowd of frozen treat lovers looking on, the Senoia City Council melted its opposition to the BeezFreez Sno Ball business on Main Street and agreed
Slow going
July dredging activities on Lake Peachtree to remove 64,000 cubic yards of accumulated soil and plant material continue to progress despite many weeks of rainy weather. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Coweta school board appoints new principals
Three of Coweta County’s elementary schools will begin the new school year in August with new principals. Lisa Skinner is the new principal at Glanton Elementary, while Janice Smith will
Sad July 4
The lack of people in downtown Newnan at 10 a.m. on July 4 told the tale. Lightning cancelled the July 4 parade and heavy rains washed out most of the
ALDI eyes Peachtree City for newest store
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on July 13 will consider elevation plans for an ALDI grocery store on Ga. Highway 54 West. The agenda calls for a consideration by commissioners
Columnists, Opinion
The fragility of life
Sometimes I forget just how fragile life is. Over the years I have known people who are here one day — strong, vital, and healthy — and the next day
Columnists, Opinion
A familiar stranger
So how do you thank the person who saved your life? Guess if you were a singer you’d sing a song about them. I’m not a singer. If you were
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Philip Winn Harding, 80, of Peachtree City
Philip Winn Harding, 80, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2015. Philip is survived by his wife of 58 years, Inga-Lill (Peterson) Harding. He
Fayette Commission implored, warned: ‘Do the right thing’ on Coston replacement election
Capacity crowd asks BOC to leave district voting intact for the special election As the wheels are in motion for setting up a special election to fill the Pota Coston’s
Young Georgia Authors winners named
Thirteen Georgia students, including an eighth-grader from Coweta County, have been named state-level winners of the 2014-2015 Young Georgia Authors writing competition, an annual competition sponsored by the Georgia Department
Weekend road work and lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on the Downtown Connector and I-285 will require lane closures, which,
McMillian to hear Ga. Supreme Court case
Judge Carla Wong McMillian of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, a former State Court judge in Fayette County, will sit by designation on the Supreme Court of Georgia, making
Gift management program July 24
“The Gift of Giving” is scheduled for Friday, July 24, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). “Gifting can be both beneficial
Ga. Southern announces Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University recently named 2,611 students for excellence in academics to the 2015 Spring Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at
English learners prepare for school at summer camp
School had just finished for the summer break, but some eager students, teachers, and parents returned for another two weeks of learning. For families arriving in the county from other
Chamber names 11 youth interns
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber recently launched its Summer Internship Program, and 11 young people will be gaining valuable work experience while assisting with a variety of Chamber projects. The interns selected
Adventure in Canada
Boy Scouts from Troop 201 are visiting Canada for the 2015 Northern Tier National High Adventure Program. The trip’s itinerary includes camping, hiking and canoeing on rivers. Northern Tier is
Sandy Creek business students shine at nationals
Hard work and practice paid off for Sandy Creek High’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at the association’s annual national leadership conference. Seven FBLA members from Sandy Creek qualified