RaceTrac to Fayetteville: No median cut, no gas station
A proposal to locate a RaceTrac station and convenience store on Ga. Highway 54 West at Veterans Parkway in Fayetteville has been withdrawn after Fayette County turned down a request […]
2016
Church
He rose. Really?
We all just had Easter Sunday. It was a glorious day. All our churches were spectacularly decorated and full of worshippers. All our music was exhilarating. People looked great. All
Helping on Service Day
Fourth and fifth graders from Crossroads Christian School (CCS), located in Tyrone, participated in its annual Service Day by packing food boxes, stocking shelves, and organizing produce at City Bridges
Church, Fayetteville
Fayette Presbyterian will host barbecue enthusiast
Fayette Presbyterian Church will host “ReFuel” tonight at a special Wednesday night program. This week only, the church will offer a presentation by local barbecue aficionado, Peter Lewin, on “The
Engagements, Peachtree City
Hoerlein-Eckhardt – engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Hoerlein of Auburn, Alabama, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Collette, to Christopher Lee Eckhardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Eckhardt, of Peachtree
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 03/30/16
Liberty Baptist to host ladies’ event Liberty Baptist Church will host the Ladies Truth Conference, April 23, from 9:30 a.m. – noon, at the church, 1077 Ga. Hwy 314, Fayetteville.
Columnists, Opinion
How I met my husband and changed my life forever – Part 7: The end of the story
Augusta was delightful — far enough away from home that we could live our own lives but close enough that visits home weren’t a hardship. We had to stay in
German students pass exam
For the first time in Georgia, Level I of the German Language Certificate, otherwise known as Deutsches Sprachdiplom or “DSD,” was offered to students statewide in March, and German language
Kedron wins Science Olympiad
Young scientists from elementary schools across the Fayette County School District recently converged on Whitewater High to compete in the Fayette County Elementary Science Olympiad. Science Olympiad is designed to
Event set for April 21
A nonprofit organization known as Fayette County Grandparents and Kin Raising Children is hosting a special event next month for grandparents, connected caregivers, relatives and professionals. “Chat, Chew & Chime
Market Day is back for 2016
Main Street Newnan has announced that its monthly Market Day season will kick off this weekend. The market will be hosted Saturday, April 2, around the courthouse square in Newnan.
Road advisories for Peachtree City
Peachtree City officials have announced some road and path closures as well as construction advisories for the area in the coming weeks. Several paths around Peachtree City have been “opened”
Dream comes true for 96-year-old woman
Clem Ferguson, a 96-year-old resident at Christian City, joined new hires at Delta Air Lines’ In-Flight Training Center last week to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a flight attendant.
Sale set for April 2
The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department’s 15th annual Spring Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 980 Redwine Road in Fayetteville. More
Shakeup ahead for Fayetteville Police Department?
Expert to City Council: Flatten the command structure, eliminate the position of major, solve conflict between Chief Scott Pitts and his second-in-command The Fayetteville Police Department could see a massive
Columnists, Opinion
Easter in a divided country
I love Easter! I love the flowers and trees coming into bloom. I love the sunshine and the return of warmer air. I love the signs of new life in
Columnists, Opinion
If you are offended, you are weak!
Baseball used to be America’s pastime, but that has given way to the pervasive practice of being offended. America has allowed itself to become lost in the grip of pathological
Columnists, Opinion
How to plug some of these tax leaks
Why do we even need taxes? To pay for government services, of course, because not many government workers receive free groceries or free electricity, and under these conditions they can’t
Columnists, Opinion
Must terrorism be new normal?
Are the increasing incidents of terrorist attacks in Europe the “new normal”? Must Europeans and Americans become resigned to the inevitability of regular jihadist assaults? Must we endure more meaningless
Columnists, Opinion
Tax reform is a needed boost for Georgia’s economy
The Georgia Senate deserves a hearty congratulations for approving a pro-growth tax reform March 16 that would reduce Georgia’s marginal personal income tax rate for the first time since it
Columnists, Opinion
If life were fair . . .
It happened, I suppose, when I was in the fourth grade. That is my first strong recollection of the unfairness of life. It was a good lesson to learn at
Obituaries, Tyrone
George Henry Allen, II, 79, of Tyrone
George Henry Allen, II, 79, of Tyrone passed away on March 24, 2016. He was born on February 7, 1937 in Port Huron, Mich. to George Randall and Marjorie Allen.
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Barbara Goldsberry of Peachtree City
Mrs. Barbara Goldsberry of Peachtree City passed away March 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Roy Goldsberry and is survived by her daughters,
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Hazel Britt Mitchell, 95, of Fayetteville
Hazel Britt Mitchell, 95, of Fayetteville passed away on March 26, 2016. She was born in Lawrenceville, Ga. on March 11, 1921 to William and Ida Britt. She was very
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Nadine K. Hereth, age 97, of Peachtree City
Mrs. Nadine K. Hereth, age 97, of Peachtree City passed away Monday, March 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hereth and is survived by her
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Sarah Elizabeth Rivers, age 97
Sarah Elizabeth Rivers, 97, of Fayetteville passed away on March 27, 2016. She was born in Fayetteville, Ga. on September 10, 1918 to Benjamin Wyatt Adams and Pearlie Ethyl Mae
Columnists, Opinion
Final word on seniors
I have been trying for the past four years to influence local businesses to accommodate the seniors in Fayette County, especially those with a disability, but to no avail. When
Things to Do-April 1-May 28
April April 1 “Flies at the Well: The Trial of the Killer John Wallace” is now open. Performance dates are April 1-3 at the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan. Tickets are
Dredging complete, lake refill begins
While the dredging of Lake Peachtree is officially complete and refilling of the lake has begun (the level rose by 18 inches last Thursday), the city’s work is really just
New kiosk at Tyrone Garden
The Tyrone Garden 30290 is getting a new information kiosk, thanks to an Eagle Scout project headed by Spencer Kuhn of Troop 181. The purpose of the kiosk will be
Egg hunt winners announced
Between 475 and 500 children attended the Peachtree City Optimist Club/Peachtree City Fire Department’s annual Easter egg hunt March 26 at Shakerag Park. Those pictured here were the winners of
Hoshizaki recognized by EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Hoshizaki America, Inc. with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for “continued leadership in protecting our
County GOP hosts U.S. Senate candidates
The community is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Party monthly breakfast meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 2, at 8:30 a.m. Featured speakers will be the Republican candidates running
Dozens of faith leaders attend training
The Griffin Judicial Circuit Domestic Violence Task Force held a community-wide training on domestic violence March 24 at the Fayette Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the training was to