Learn about healthy eating
“Take A Bite Out of Healthy” is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Make the time […]
2016
Hats and Hooves Derby Affair is May 7
One of the community’s most highly anticipated fundraisers of the year is the Communities In Schools of Coweta County Hats and Hooves Derby Affair, coming up May 7 from 5-10
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout Metropolitan Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes and I-20 will require lane closures, which,
Millennials assess their future in Fayette
They’ve been talked about a lot recently, so some young people decide to tell what they want There has been much talk recently in Fayette County about the age group
Fayette Face to Face coming April 23
The fourth annual Fayette Face to Face Event will take place in conjunction with Earth Day 2016 and is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shakerag Knoll
Families can still utilize plan for 2015
The 2015 tax filing deadline is just weeks away, but families still have time to take advantage of the state’s 529 plan and invest money for their child or grandchild’s
Blood donations needed this spring
The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to donate blood this spring to ensure a sufficient supply for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals across the country. Donated blood is
Patriotic service set for April 15
Sharpsburg Baptist Church is hosting a “God Save America!” event Friday, April 15, 6 p.m.-midnight. It is billed as “six hours of prayer and praise.” The public is invited to
Opening for summer arts intern
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners formed a Public Arts Committee in 2013 with the purpose of conducting discussions on ways to encourage public art throughout Fayette County, to find
Spring Symposium is May 14
The Fayette County Spring Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the third floor of the Old Fayette County Courthouse on the square. Sessions will include:
Learn to figure out forgetfulness
“Figuring Out Forgetfulness” is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). The warning signs of Alzheimer’s and
Library announces art initiative
A new cultural arts initiative is being unveiled at the Peachtree City Library. “Our vision is to showcase the talents of our current art associations while introducing a new and
Huddleston Hustle is April 16
This year’s Huddleston Hustle road race is Saturday, April 16, at Huddleston Elementary School. The Kids’ Fun Run (.5 mile) begins at 8 a.m. followed by the Kids’ Marathon (1
CCF shooting event May 21
The Coweta Community Foundation will host the Saturday Down South Sporting Clays and Southern Supper Saturday, May 21, 12:30-10 p.m. at Blalock Lakes Sporting Club. The Sporting Clays portion of
Report urges changes for Fayetteville Police Dept.
The Fayetteville Police Department may be in for a shake-up after a critical report was delivered to the City Council in open session April 5. In a letter to the
Tweaks of Fayetteville master plan include new county HQ, restaurant district
Described by architect Bill Foley as a fluid process, approximately 60 people attended the March 31 town hall meeting in Fayetteville where the newest version of the proposed downtown master
New meaning for ‘walking the beat’ in PTC
Police Department launches ‘My Community Officer’ outreach The plan by the Peachtree City Police Department to initiate a “Community Officer” program to interface with subdivisions across the city is underway.
Mowing Lake Peachtree
The final touches of the Lake Peachtree dredging work includes the removal of plants growing above the water line in some areas of the lake. A backhoe at Drake Field
Fayetteville roundabout preview in clay
The transportation project along Hood Avenue and Ga. Highway 92 in Fayetteville continues to progress. The details of the roundabout — looking much like a clay model — situated between
Get ready to meet, question your local political candidates
Republicans, Democrats schedule local forums Republican voters wanting to get a close-up look at the candidates running for numerous offices in the May 24 primary will have six candidate forums
PTC Council considers raising ticket fees in city court
The agenda for the April 7 meeting of the Peachtree City Council has several consent agenda items and only one item of old business that pertains to utility companies working
Argument over groceries ends in woman stabbed, another arrested
A north Fayette County woman was arrested on aggravated assault charges stemming from a dispute with a relative that resulted in a stab wound. Crystal D. Turner, 29, was charged
Driver left truck warming up, thief drove off in it
Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a pick-up truck stolen from a New Hope Road residence on April 4. Spokesperson Renee McCollum said a black 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
New medical office building planned in Fayetteville
A recent proposal could lead to Fayetteville having another medical office building. Rather than on Ga. Highway 54 West, the 9,000 sq. ft. building would be located on the 700-block
Fayette commissioners approve 2 rezonings
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners approved two rezonings during an otherwise light agenda at its Mar. 24 regular meeting. Property owners Gary and Kaora Sloan requested rezoning from A-R
Rare diagnosis helps Newnan man stop cancer before it struck
John Davis knew something was wrong. For more than a year, his body continued to weaken but test results only showed he was anemic. It wasn’t until he made a
Benefit brunch is April 30
The fourth annual Joey’s Toy Box Spring Brunch is Saturday, April 30, at The Oak Room at The Inn at Serenbe, 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Road in Chattahoochee Hills. Doors open
Library patrons can borrow books from UGA
Library patrons over the age of 18 who are interested in having borrowing privileges from the UGA Libraries, but who are not affiliated with the University may still borrow material
PD rolls out community program
The Peachtree City Police Department has kicked off “My Community Officer,” which pairs officers who have volunteered to serve as individual points of contact with each neighborhood in Peachtree City
Tech survey underway
The Peachtree City Library is participating in a Library Technology Survey. Residents are invited to take a few moments to respond. The link is available at www.peachtree-city.org/library. The survey will
Annual luncheon is April 30
The Fayette Democratic Women’s annual luncheon, “Women Making History,” is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Flat Creek Country Club, 100 Flat Creek Road in Peachtree City.
Learn about Rome at FSS meeting
“Virtual Vacation” is scheduled for Monday, May 2, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Take a (virtual) leap across the pond
Battle for the Troops is April 15
McIntosh and Starr’s Mill will pay respects to veterans and first responders of the Peachtree City area during the annual Battle for the Troops, an event that coincides with the
Meeting set for April 12
The next meeting for the local chapter of the American Business Women’s Association is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Due South, 302 Clover Reach in Peachtree City.