Fayetteville man on Navy ship
Sonar Technician (Surface) Benjamin Voyles of Fayetteville uses a plotting diagram aboard the USS Ross (DDG 71) during a general quarters drill July 8 somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea. Ross, […]
2015
Pinewood Studios profit boosted by Fayette operation
An annual audit report covering the period through March 31 issued by the London-based Pinewood Group showed that the company’s overall profit has increased, with Pinewood Atlanta Studios after its
Fayetteville approves noise abatement for its treatment plant
Prior concerns from residents in the Lakeside on Redwine subdivision concerning noise from the Fayetteville Wastewater Treatment Plant should soon be addressed. The City Council on June 18 approved a
SCT seeks volunteers to locate turtle nests
Southern Conservation Trust has a unique opportunity for community involvement with the Box Turtle Population Enhancement Project at The Ridge Nature Area in Fayetteville. Each day volunteers are searching popular
Grant funds NCHS series
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council. There will be a series of events throughout the summer and the fall, which kick off
Dixon finishes in top 10 at state competition
Safety is a school bus driver’s number one priority, and many of these dedicated professionals reaffirm this commitment to students, their parents, and the community they serve by putting their
ISO rating upgraded from 3 to 1
The Insurance Services Office (ISO) announced July 8 that Peachtree City was being awarded the highest rating possible for fire protection services, upgrading from a Class 3 to a Class
Ga. Southern announces President’s List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized 1,194 students for excellence in academics on the 2015 Spring Semester President’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at
Fire safety program set for July 22
Fayette Senior Services has scheduled its “Up In Flames” program for Wednesday, July 22, 2-3 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. With a number of
NCHS welcomes new staffer
Ellen Davis Jenkins has joined the staff at the Newnan Coweta Historical Society. She will be managing facilities rentals of the McRitchie-Hollis Museum and the Historic Depot. She will also
Election board set to meet July 21
The Fayette County Board of Elections has called a meeting for Tuesday, July 21, at 5 p.m. in Room 209 of the county administrative complex to address the issue of
School year begins Aug. 7 in Coweta
Coweta County Schools will welcome students to a new school year Friday, August 7. Parents who need to register their children for school can do so before the start of
Not on Fayette agenda: Any talk of Coston’s replacement
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting agenda for Thursday night is not particularly lengthy, and what might stand out at this point is what will not be discussed.
Looking for Water Conservation Heroes
The Peachtree City Library is highlighting the importance of water conservation as part of its summer reading program for adults this year. Library staff has developed a “Water Conservation Hero
UNG announces President’s List
Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia, recognized more than 1,000 students for their academic performance during spring semester 2015 by naming them to the President’s
Author to speak July 20
Harrison Jones is the scheduled speaker for a program titled “Spreading Your Wings” scheduled for Monday, July 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place,
Parties for Kidz grand opening July 11
The grand opening of Parties for Kidz, in the Aberdeen Village shopping center next to Partners II Pizza, is scheduled for Saturday, July 11. It is the largest indoor playground
Movie-themed event July 16-17 in Newnan
The Coweta County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and the Newnan Carnegie Library are collaborating to present a two-night event featuring the movie “Murder in Coweta County.” Producer Dick Atkins and
Math coordinator receives award
The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) has awarded Mark Henderson, math coordinator for Fayette County Public Schools, with a Leadership DENny for his volunteer work within the Discovery Education community. DEN
Anti-bullying film shown July 30
A free showing of “The Fat Boy Chronicles” is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, at 9:30 a.m. at the NCG Theatre in Sharpsburg. The film is being touted as a
Hill wins Princess crown
Daisy Hill was crowned Miss Reigning America National Princess June 27, a year after she began participating in pageants. She won “grand supreme” in her first pageant, Miss Snowflake Pageant
Church
Ask Father Paul – A parable of Jesus … unfair?
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible A parable of Jesus … unfair? Dear Father Paul: Would you please explain the parable Jesus gives in Matthew
Church, Fayetteville
MRBC to host Family Movie Night tomorrow
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a family outing Thursday, July 9, as McDonough Road Baptist Church presents Family Movie Night in the Christian Activities Building. The doors open
David Campbell takes helm as senior pastor at Fayetteville First UMC
Members of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church welcome Dr. David Campbell as the new senior minister. Campbell and his family come to Fayetteville from Trinity UMC in Rome, Ga., where
Church, Fayetteville
Olivet will host seminar for pastors, security personnel
On Saturday, July 11, from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Olivet Church will host a “Lunch and Learn” seminar, “Cover Your Covering,” subject matter expertise from Olivet’s own Charles
Rolling Hills’ Monday Mission serves homeless in Coweta
The youth group from Rolling Hills Baptist Church conducted a “Monday Mission” at Bridging the Gap Community Outreach in Newnan this week. The team worked hard packing bags of groceries
Things to Do-July 1-July 30
July July 11 The Republican Party monthly breakfast is today at the FCRP Event Center, 174 Glynn Street, North, in Fayetteville. The regularly scheduled date of the first Saturday of
Engagements, Fayetteville
Little Flowers garage sale planned
On July 11, the Little Flowers group of Holy Trinity Catholic Church will hold its third annual garage sale benefiting Food For the Poor. The sale will be held at
Church, Peachtree City
Ranch on Jesus yard sale set for July 17, 18
Preparations are underway for Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church’s 10th annual Yard Sale for Ranch on Jesus Ministries in Uganda on July 17th and 18th. Volunteers are sorting and pricing the
Church, Regional
Religion Briefs 07/08/15
Evergreen VBS starts July 13 Evergreen Church of Peachtree City invites children entering kindergarten through sixth grade to attend “SonSparks Labs” VBS July 13-17 from 9 a.m. – noon each
Engagements, Fayetteville
Lamberth-Koenig
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Lamberth of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter Brooke Nicole Lamberth, to Mathew Lee Koenig, son of Mark and Jodi Koenig, also of Fayetteville. The
Rain on our PTC parade? We say bring it on!
Intrepid parade participants marched on despite the July 4th downpours and hardy parade watchers lined the route to celebrate Independence Day. Right, above, the float for Liberty Tech; below, the
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Alice Etta Schlobohm, age 83, of Peachtree City
Alice Etta Schlobohm, age 83, of Peachtree City, passed away July 5, 2015. She loved to play in the water, enjoyed spray painting anything that didn’t move, and was an
Obituaries, Regional
Charleen Callahan Steed of Fairburn
Mrs. Charleen Callahan Steed of Fairburn, Ga. passed away on July 4, 2015. Mrs. Steed was preceded in death by her husband, Vedder Houston “Tex” Steed. She is survived by