The two Dr. Matwicks
Kelsi and Keri Matwick, identical twins from Peachtree City, were each awarded their PhDs in linguistics from the University of Florida last week. They graduated from Starr’s Mill High School […]
2016
Coweta Pets of the Week
Eli is a sweet, shy young creamsicle kitty who has finally been moved to the adoption floor at Animal Control. He is not even a year old so his whole
Notable students
Jessica West of Senoia was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. West is
On Patrol in PTC — March 11-19
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (March 11–19). But isn’t racing a form of instruction? — After
Celebration of the season
Cornerstone United Methodist Church member Mike Ferrante plays the role of Jesus at the empty tomb, the site of the resurrection. It is one of 10 scenes included in the
After leaving restaurant, woman charged with numerous violations
An Atlanta woman was recently charged with multiple violations after an incident at a Peachtree City restaurant and a subsequent traffic accident on Ga. Highway 54 West. Ginari G. Price,
Man turns himself in for Tyrone armed robbery
A Jonesboro man turned himself to authorities on March 20 after multiple warrants were issued against him in connection with a November incident in Tyrone. Derami D. Sutton, 23, was
Connector road closer to a reality in Coweta
The approval of the design and engineering work for the Madras Connector came at the March 15 meeting of the Coweta County Commission. The design and engineering phase cost totals
Successful expo
Children and parents by the hundreds attended the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Expo held March 19 at the Coweta County Fairgrounds. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Coweta 911 director to serve as a state regional director
Coweta County’s E-911 Director Arlene Whisenhunt has been elected to serve as one of four regional directors with the Georgia Emergency Number Association (GANENA) Board. Whisenhunt’s recent election resulted in
Teacher of the Year
The Newnan VFW Post 2667 recently named Lee Middle School teacher Doris Leak as a Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016. Pictured, from left, are VFW representatives Glenn Flake and
Columnists, Opinion
We are Easter people
Christians are Easter people. What do I mean by that? I mean that nothing is hopeless, nothing and no one is beyond redemption, nothing is impossible, and no one is
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Hugh Leon Watwood, 87, of Fayetteville
Hugh Leon Watwood, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away March 23, 2016. Hugh was preceded in death by his mother, Maude Helton, brother, J.W. Watwood, and sisters, Lillian Chambers and Florence
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Thornton W. Cutler, age 80
Thornton W. Cutler, LTC (Ret) U.S. Army; changed duty stations, as he passed away on March 23, 2016. He was born in Lowell, Mass., May 4, 1935, and graduated
Obituaries, Senoia
Loyd Patrick Norton, age 77
Loyd Patrick Norton, born January 15, 1939 in Carrollton, Ga. passed away on March 22, 2016 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his father and
Columnists, Opinion
Celebrity bus driver
No one was more surprised than me when asked by Ms. S, a local teacher, to speak to her fourth-grade class about creative writing. Obviously she never talked to Mrs.
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation limits construction lane closures for Easter weekend. Projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta will continue overnight with the exception of a daytime closure. Motorists
Rinnai product on top national list
Rinnai, the number-one selling brand of tankless water heaters in the United States and Canada, has made the list of “Top Products of 2015,” according to Plumbing & Mechanical magazine.
Learn to cut out the clutter
“Declutter Your Life” is scheduled for Friday, April 29, 11 a.m.-noon at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). It’s time for spring cleaning. Mary
Master Gardener Day observed
Local gardening enthusiasts gathered March 19 to observe Georgia Master Gardener Day. Master gardener extension volunteer Jennifer Stewart presented a class on “Growing Vegetables from A to Z.” The displays
Student showcases research at conference
Victoria James of Fayetteville was one of several Gardner-Webb University students who presented their original research from an array of academic disciplines during the largest-ever Life of the Scholar (LOTS)
Flute group coming off spring concert
The Fayette Area Flutists and the Atlanta Southwind Youth Flute Choir performed their spring concert March 20 in the newly renovated West Side Recital Hall at LaGrange College. Both choirs
Launch party set for local author’s new novel
The Fayette County Public Library invites the public to join local author S.C. Lauren Saturday, April 2, between noon and 4 p.m. to celebrate the release of her third novel,
Three Rivers’ unemployment rate declines in February
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Three Rivers region in February was 5.8 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 6 percent
CLT has big year for grants
Clothes Less Traveled, a nonprofit thrift store in Fayette County, recently announced its new grant recipients for 2016. “At CLT we are honored to help local charities because of the
PTC borrows $2 million for new vehicles, cable upgrades
The Peachtree City Council on March 17 approved a $1.95 million loan to purchase a variety of equipment for public safety, public works and infrastructure needs. The $1.95 million loan
PTC Fire Department founders recognized
Founding and long-serving members of the Peachtree City Fire Department were honored by the Peachtree City Council at its March 21 meeting. Members were given a proclamation noting their dedication
Fayetteville backtracks on mediation for The Ridge nature area
Upon further review, the Fayetteville City Council is just fine with the plans Southern Conservation Trust have for the Ridge Nature Area. The Ridge Nature Area on Burch Road is
Engineer says PTC has a ‘developers grade’ sewer system
The March 15 discussion at Peachtree City Council about selling sewer capacity to Tyrone was only a part of the proceedings. The council also received a wealth of information on
New Flint River bridge to require year-long detour
It has been 66 years since the West McIntosh Road bridge over the Flint River east of Brooks was completed. Its $3.1 million replacement has been approved by the Ga.
Say hello to a lake again . . . soon . . . in PTC
Don’t look now but it is potentially possible, weather permitting, that the final dredging activities on Lake Peachtree could be finished this week. Fayette County Administrator Steve Rapson on Monday
Biblical history, literature to be offered as elective at Starr’s Mill High School
Demonstrate an example of poetry in the Book of Psalms. Describe the geo-political status of Israel at the time of the birth of Jesus. Those might be future assignments in
PTC borrows $2 million for new vehicles, cable upgrades
The Peachtree City Council on March 17 approved a $1.95 million loan to purchase a variety of equipment for public safety, public works and infrastructure needs. The $1.95 million loan
May primaries to feature new plan for district voting
The lists of candidates on the May 24 ballot will be as long as any in recent memory. For those wanting to stay ahead of the crowds, early voting will