Ted Jeffrey Knapp, age 58
Ted (Rock) Jeffrey Knapp passed away on July 6, 2015 at the age of 58. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa and grew up in Kankakee, Ill. Ted attended […]
Obituaries, Peachtree City
2015
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Barbara Sheets, 68, of Fayetteville
Barbara Sheets, 68, of Fayetteville, Ga., died Saturday, June 27, 2015. Mrs. Sheets was retired from Georgia Power where she was a valued supervisor in Customer Service and was known
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Ronald Johnson of Fayetteville
Mr. Ronald Johnson of Fayetteville passed away July 3, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Susan Johnson; daughters, Donna Holt of Newnan; Denise Veal of Newnan; son, Rusty Johnson
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Dale L. Hooper, age 77
Dale L. Hooper (December 1, 1937 – June 28, 2015) passed in Tarpon Springs, Fla. Mr. Hooper had been staying with his surviving brother, Jim (Nancy) Hooper of Peachtree City
Columnists, Opinion
A little tolerance . . .
Driving through Jonesboro recently, I noticed a sign directing one to the “Confederate Cemetery.” I wondered how long it will be until vandals will ride the current wave of popular
Columnists, Opinion
Looking back after 85
After my 85th birthday last week, I looked back over my life and was surprised to discover in how many different ways I had been lucky, in addition to some
Homeowner, promoter cited after pool party shooting fatality
(RELATED STORY) Sheriff stops another big party from happening The owner of the north Fayette County home where Stockbridge resident Wali Clanton was murdered after a June 13 pool party
Columnists, Opinion
A return to core beliefs
In the matter of the “culture wars,” evangelical Christians are asking, “what do we do now?” The question is being raised in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision striking
Columnists, Opinion
Some basic hard facts in black and white
Let’s list major problems affecting black Americans. Topping the list is the breakdown in the black family, where only a third of black children are raised in two-parent households. Actually,
Columnists, Opinion
Collecting stories
Southerners tend to collect stories. And, we tend to talk to anyone who will talk to us. The latter tends to lead to the first. “In New England, we don’t
Fayette Sheriff’s deputies stop N. Fayette ‘4th of July Luau’ from happening
(RELATED STORY) Homeowner, promoter cited after pool party shooting fatality It was billed on Facebook as a “4th of July Luau” to be held in the quiet Victoria Plantation subdivision of
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Same-sex ruling: Will Christians at last wake up?
It is said that after the bombing of Pearl Harbor the Japanese naval admiral in charge, Isoroku Yamamoto, commented that a sleeping giant may have been awakened. That reference of
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Older folks need history lesson about Rebel flag
Today, there is a big argument about the Confederate flag. Some people say it symbolizes hate. Well, let’s look into the history books. The original Confederate flag looked too much
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Defend your faith against all challenges
Paul wrote to the Corinthians that either the Christian faith was objectively true (as in the Resurrection) or Christians are pathetic people. This idea of truth is what separates Christianity
Wake, funeral plans set for Pota Coston
UPDATE: Parking for the June 11 burial of Commissioner Pota Coston at Hopeful Primitive Baptist Church, located at Ga. Highway 92 and New Hope Road, will be available a short
4 on the mend after PTC golf cart-auto collision
UPDATE — A June 30 collision between a golf cart and a car on Huddleston Road in Peachtree City resulted in the four passengers in the golf cart being treated
Smith and Davis celebrates 50 years in business
A local business that has become a Fayette County landmark is celebrating this week as it marks 50 years of service to the community. Smith & Davis Clothing has scheduled
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Opinion
‘Terminator Genisys’
‘Terminator Genisys’ **.5 “The Terminator” is one of my favorite sci-fi movies. It tells the story of Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), an average Jane waitress who discovers she is the
Columnists, Opinion
Right or left-handed
I was born ‘way back in 1932. Evidently at that time if you were born left handed, your Momma didn’t let you stay left handed. Of course, I only have
UNG announced spring graduates
The university’s spring commencement ceremonies were held May 1-3 on UNG’s Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. This spring semester, UNG conferred some 1,300 degrees. Additionally, 36 graduating members of the Corps
City removing damaged trees
Peachtree City’s tree contractor continues to work on the removal of trees throughout the community damaged in the microburst storm June 24. Public Works crews have also been pulled from
Caregiver support meeting July 16
A “Share The Care” caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2-3 p.m. at Azalea Estates, 105 Autumn Glen Circle in Fayetteville. The group meets the third
Local teen embarks on new voyage
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is exploring the depths of hands-on learning by adding a brand-new program to their arsenal of summer camps. Now introducing Bay Voyager, a six-day residential
KC and the Sunshine Band coming to Peachtree City
KC and the Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 40 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey – KC
Four Tops play in Fayetteville
Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville will host an evening of R&B vintage sound featuring The Four Tops Saturday, July 11. As one of the pioneers of the original Motown sound,
Footloose hits the stage July 10 in Tyrone
The movie musical “Footloose” is coming to life on stage in metro Atlanta for the first time in 15 years. The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone has put together a cast
Signup underway for Fayette Youth Fishing Rodeo
The Peachtree City Recreation Department, the Peachtree City Bass Anglers, and Southern Conservation Trust will again host the Fayette County Youth Fishing Rodeo Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at
Peachtree City’s final budget workshop is July 7
The Mayor, City Council, and staff in Peachtree City will hold a final budget workshop Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Residents are welcome. The public hearing on
Art committee sets meeting
The Fayette County Public Art Committee has announced that it will conduct its next regular meeting Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. It will be in the public meeting room
UNG announces spring 2015 Dean’s List
More than 1,700 students made the spring 2015 Deans’ Lists at the University of North Georgia for achieving a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in
Summer movie series at Glenloch
This summer, Peachtree City’s Outdoor Movie Series will be hosted at the Glenloch Recreation Center, 601 Stevens Entry. “Dolphin Tale 2” is the featured film Saturday, July 18. The movie
Local GOP meets July 11
The Fayette County Republican Party monthly breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at the FCRP Event Center, 174 Glynn Street North in Fayetteville. The speaker, Camilla Moore, a member
Blood drive July 19
The American Red Cross will host a summer blood drive Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Peachtree City SDA Church, 4957 Hwy. 34 E in Sharpsburg. Donors can
Back-to-school event July 25
Amazing Grace Community Resource Center is sponsoring a Community Back-To-School Bash scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 949 Pointe South Pkwy. There will be health screenings, anti-bullying