Ask The Doc coming July 20
Fayette Senior Services has scheduled “Ask the Doc” for Monday, July 20, at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Everyone has questions about certain medical topics, and […]
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Coweta school board approves $179.1M budget
The Coweta County Board of Education on June 24 adopted a $179.1 million budget for the FY 2016 school year that begins in July. The school system has no bond
Tyrone passes $3.14M budget
Tyrone’s FY 2016 general fund budget that began July 1 totaling $3.141 million represents a minor increase, approximately $35,000, over the FY 2015 budget it replaced. Mayor Eric Dial said
Business display
The Georgia Business Aviation Association hosted a Static Display and Precision Aviation Services provided a NextGen Avionics information session at the June 26 event at Falcon Field. Photo/Emily Poole.
Glenloch spray park idea floated by rec. dept.
Officials in Peachtree City are planning to take a close look at a possible transformation of the Glenloch Pool into what recreation administrator Cajen Rhodes called a “spray park.” The
Swan enjoys Huddleston Pond
David Hermecz of Peachtree City emailed us, “I spotted this Trumpeter Swan on Huddleston Pond in Peachtree City on Sunday afternoon, June 21. These are typically seen in Alaska, Canada
Keeping residents safe
The Peachtree City Fire Department on June 27 conducted a residential fire safety program, RSP, for the residents of Twiggs Corner to help identity potential safety hazards in their homes.
Fayette County Commissioner Pota Coston, 57, succumbs to cancer
Pota Coston, the first African American woman elected to countywide public office in Fayette County, died Friday, July 3, after a five-month battle with breast cancer. She was 57. She
Fayette BoE OKs spending $3.5 million more than it takes in
Marchman warns about ‘drastically increasing our spending without any increase in student population’ The Fayette County Board of Education on June 29 unanimously adopted a $184 million budget for FY
Water Wise Plants set for July 15
A program titled “Water Wise Plants” is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Kim Toal with
Scout pack hosts park event
Pack 279 is hosting a scouting event for all area boys Saturday, July 11, 1-4 p.m. at Line Creek Park. The event is free, sponsored by Pack 279, and open
Notable grads and students
Glenn McCauley of Peachtree City was awarded the L.E. Berry Graduate Fellowship at the 2015 Robinson College of Business Honors Day Celebration. William John Dunphy of Fayetteville was awarded Gold
New lanes to be added at bypass
Work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 8, at about 9 p.m. and continue through the night to modify existing lane configurations at the intersection of Newnan Crossing Bypass and
Ramsey named to House committee
State Rep. Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City) was named by House Speaker David Ralston to the House Study Committee on the Preservation of the HOPE Scholarship Program. Other members include Reps.
New website, community calendar launched
The Fayette Visioning Initiative, the community-led project to implement a five-year vision plan for Fayette County, has launched a new website and online community calendar. The new site allows users
Farm Bureau supports federal challenge
Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) released a statement in support of Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens’ actions to strike down the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule recently finalized by
Scholarship goal met
Clayton State University has met the challenge – the Retention Scholarship Challenge. Thanks to the generosity of several donors, Clayton State just six weeks ago announced the Retention Scholarship Challenge,
Opportunities to give blood in July
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help offset a seasonal decline in donations and prevent a shortage this summer by giving blood. During June, July and August,
Columnists, Opinion
A house divided
As the nation celebrates its independence, it is possible that we are more divided as a country that at any time since the War Between the States. Led by the
Columnists, Opinion
Downsizing
For those of you out there in readers-land who simply love living in a big house, there is a single word that can have you curled up in a ball
Fayetteville, Obituaries
David C. Pettis, Sr. of Fayetteville
David C. Pettis, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, after an extended illness with Alzheimer’s disease at Ashley Glen Senior Living under the care of Serenity Hospice
New chief is first female top cop in county
Peachtree City Interim City Manager Jon Rorie announced July 2 that Suwanee Deputy Chief Janet Moon has accepted the position as Chief of the Peachtree City Police Department. Rorie said
Rapper Rick Ross posts $2 million bond for release from jail
Williams L. Roberts, II, known as rapper Rick Ross, got what he wanted July 1 and posted $2 million bail on charges he is facing on kidnapping, aggravated assault and
It’s going to be a festive July 4 in Newnan
Get ready for a full day of activities in downtown Newnan on July 4. The day will begin with the annual parade and be followed by Market Day, Pickin’ on
Sno ball fight could be resolved Monday
The Great Senoia Sno Ball Fight could come to an end this Monday. As the summer got underway, a Sno Ball trailer emerged on the city’s historic Main Street and
Local author gives publishing tips July 11 at library
Writers and aspiring writers who are ready to take their efforts to the next level should mark their calendars for Saturday, July 11, at 1 p.m. at the Fayette County
EMC hosts legislative lunch
Coweta-Fayette EMC held a lunch and learn session for local legislators recently at cooperative headquarters in Palmetto to discuss the electric utility industry. CEO Chris Stephens presented a synopsis of
Local students at D.C. leadership event
When 1,700 of America’s best and brightest students, including 111 delegates from Georgia, recently gathered for one week in the nation’s capital, they overwhelmingly agreed it was the experience of
Honors College grads noted
Georgia State University is recognizing more than 150 students for gradating in good standing from the Honors College this spring. Here are some local graduates. Victoria Lang of Newnan Nicholas
FSS financial program July 14
Fayette Senior Services is sponsoring “Lunch & Learn: Making Cents of Financial Fraud” Tuesday, July 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. “Financial exploitation
One-time location change for farmers market
The Downtown Coweta County Farmers Market that takes place every Wednesday has been temporarily moved to a different downtown location for July 8. It will be in the middle of
Police on alert for July 4 weekend
The Fourth of July is one of America’s favorite holidays. Why not? Families and friends gather to celebrate our country with food, parades, parties, picnics and fireworks. Yet there is
Bracing for a busy weekend
Since Independence Day falls on a Saturday this year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division is expecting waterways across the state to be busier than usual as
Chamber golf event July 10
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s Young Professionals will soon hit the greens for a day of team building, networking, and playing a round of Crazy Golf, a fun twist on the traditional