Bark For Life returns April 24
Fayette County’s Bark For Life is scheduled for Sunday, April 24, 1-4 p.m. at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree City. “This is our seventh year and the event has grown tremendously,” […]
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DHS seeks participants for youth program
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is asking promising high school students who are passionate about helping created a stronger Georgia to participate in a new program. DHS Youth
Pastor celebrating anniversary
The Olivet Church in Fayetteville will celebrate Rev. Dr. William Holmes Robinson’s fourth pastoral anniversary Sunday, April 10, in the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. The special guest speaker
Choral concert is May 5
Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will present “A Choral Fiesta” Thursday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Griffin First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple
Spring Gala set for April 22-23
The McIntosh Choral Department is expecting another sell out this year for its upcoming Spring Gala. This year’s show is entitled “Broadway” and will feature both song and dance routines.
Coweta Pets of the Week
Nadine is a sweet short-haired grey tabby, ready to give a lifetime of love to the right family. She has been at the shelter since early February. ID # A032073.
Race for Orphans is May 7
What would happen if communities rallied around families that are adopting? That’s what’s taking place in Coweta, Fayette and surrounding counties with RACE for the Orphans, an annual 5K that
Scholarship donation for Post 105
Fayette County Post 105 Commander Jeff Yeater presented his American Legion post’s annual donation for the Lt. Robert Collins Spirit Scholarship to Sharon Collins, member of Post 105. The scholarship
Promise Place presents scavenger hunt
Promise Place is hosting its first annual “Promise Place Scavenger Hunt” Sunday, May 15. Participating teams will drive around the city of Fayetteville following 10 clues and the top three
Chorus performs at Woodruff
Fayette’s first Elementary Honors Chorus, featuring 98 fifth-grade students representing each of the Fayette County Public School System’s elementary schools, held its first workshop and concert at the Atlanta Woodruff
Massey artwork on display
Donna Massey has just finished hanging her artwork that for the next two months will grace the ‘Entry Gallery’ at the Coweta County Administration Building, 22 East Broad Street in
Braelinn student wins writing contest
The Griffin Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) has announced that Katie Gutshall of Braelinn Elementary is among the regional winners in the 2016 Young Georgia Authors writing competition. Katie won
A donation from the heart
One young generous heart is supporting a big project. Third-grader Kate Sweitzer was touring Midwest Food Bank’s Georgia Division in Peachtree City when she heard about a need. Executive Director
Learn to avoid scams
“Becoming Scam Smart” is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 1-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 191 McIntosh Trail). Jennifer Bentley with the Better Business Bureau
Bringing the 1940s back to life
A nostalgic World War II-themed hangar dance and dinner, complete with big-band performances and 1940s Hollywood “stars”, will return for the 13th year Saturday, April 30, hosted by the Commemorative
Art exhibit at library this month
During the month of April the Peachtree City Public Library is presenting an exhibit jointly sponsored with two art associations, Fayette Society of Fine Art and the Newnan Coweta Art
Rowing club announces partnership
RowAmerica has announced its partnership with Peachtree City Rowing Club, which will bring rowing to the area under the name of RowAmerica Peachtree. A grand opening celebration is slated for
Brooks man charged in PTC armed robbery
A Brooks man is facing armed robbery by intimidation and burglary charges stemming from a March 30 incident in Peachtree City where he choked and robbed a resident. Ryan D.
Congratulations, grads!
Recent graduates of the Peachtree City Citizen Fire Academy were recognized at the March 21 council meeting. Pictured, from left, are Training Captain Ron Mundy and graduates David Kirsh, Blake
Suspect with ‘squished face’ sought in case
Coweta County Sheriff’s Office investigators have issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) for an older white male with a “squished-up” face driving an older white Chevrolet Silverado in connection
Senoia youth is still missing
A 21-year-old student attending the seminary at Peachtree Baptist Church near Senoia is still unaccounted for after being reported missing on March 23. Investigators believe he voluntarily left the area
Going green
The city of Newnan is pleased to announce two new EV charging stations have been installed. The EV stations are located in the City Hall parking lot. The stations are
Fayette church leaders are briefed on domestic violence
A March 24 event at the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce had 40 leaders of the Fayette faith community on hand for a community training session on domestic violence. “The
Coweta road construction continues
Work continues on the area of U.S. Highway 29 and Ga. Highway 16 and on the new Newnan Crossing Bypass that will link the bypass to Hwy. 16. Work on
Touch-a-truck
Kids and parents flocked to get an up-close look at a variety of trucks and other vehicles at the Touch-a-Truck exhibit, part of the recent STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts
Unemployment rates stay steady in Fayette, Coweta
The unemployment rates in Fayette and Coweta counties hovered around the 5 percent mark in February while the rates in Peachtree City and Newnan remained largely unchanged from January’s numbers.
Speed on display
The Fayette County High School track team competed March 19 in the Georgia Coaches Invitational meet at Lakewood Stadium. The boys 4×400 relay team took first place with a time
Big night for lacrosse team
The Whitewater Junior Wildcats, coached by Coach Kevin Kilgore, came out last week to watch the Whitewater High School varsity boys lacrosse. It was Middle School/ Youth Night. Photo/Submitted.
Good start for lacrosse squad
The McIntosh Chiefs varsity boys lacrosse team is off to a 7-1 start going into a recent scheduled game against Greater Atlanta Christian. The team has picked up wins against
Slugger fuels team winning streak
Emory University sophomore first base- man Ashley Powers, a 2014 graduate of Starr’s Mill High, has played a key role in helping the softball team to an overall record of
Chiefs on the track
McIntosh attended the Golden Eagle Invitational in McDonough the last weekend of March. First-place finishers included: Alan Bowers, 3200m, 10:17 Keaton Wimbish, discus, 136-05 Connor Koscevic, one mile, 4:39 Ross
On the run
Lionel Jones III, a Whitewater grad, is now running for Georgia Tech, where he is a computer/electrical engineering major. He has already made the Dean’s List and been inducted into
Meet winners
The Fayette County Lady Tigers track team won the Patriot Invitational last weekend at Sandy Creek. The 4×100-meter relay team (Lauryn Oglesby, Nailah Moore, Sidney Sims, Jordan Starks) placed first,
HBC golf tourney set for May 5
The Healing Bridge Clinic (HBC) Spring Golf Classic is Thursday, May 5, at Whitewater Creek Golf Club. Cost is $100 per player with breakfast & Mexican fare luncheon buffet included.