Nancy Wurster, 86, of Fayetteville
Nancy Wurster, 86, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away March 8, 2016. She is predeceased by her husband Fred who passed just last June 2015. She was a loving wife and […]
Fayetteville, Obituaries
2016
Church
Ask Father Paul – What is the worst sin?
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible What is the worst sin? Dear Father Paul: I am a 13-year-old girl. Our pastor has been preaching about “sin”
Church, Fayetteville
Musical presentation highlights this Sunday’s events at MRBC
Join McDonough Road Baptist Church this Sunday, March 20, for two presentations of “The Power of Easter” at 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. “The Power of Easter” will present the
Fayette County
Religion Briefs 03/16/16
Enjoy pancakes and sausage at COS Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City invites everyone for a catered pancakes and sausage dinner on Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m.
Church, Peachtree City
Events set for Palm Sunday, Easter at PTC Presbyterian
On March 20, the Palm Sunday service at First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will be at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Chancel Choir and Joyful Noise Children’s
Fayetteville First UMC plans EasterPalooza this Sunday
Get ready for the first ever EasterPalooza to hit the historic courthouse square in Fayetteville on March 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. The entire community is invited to this
Church, Fayetteville
Community Christian’s event to benefit local women’s shelter
Community Christian Church, 349 Kenwood Road, Fayetteville, will host a “Coffee House” benefit, with featured musical entertainment provided by singer/songwriter Amy BeVille, this Saturday, March 19, from 4:30 – 7
New Lutheran pastor installed
The Rev. Dr. Jeffray Greene was installed as pastor of Word of God Lutheran Church on Sunday, March 6. Clergy participating in the service were (L-R) the Rev. John Weber,
Church, Newnan
Cornerstone UMC in Newnan offers Easter Drive-Thru
Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan will again share its free Easter Drive-Thru, “40 Hours that Changed the World,” beginning Thursday March 24, and continuing through Saturday, March 26, from
Church, Peachtree City
COS will offer FPU in April
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) beginning April 11 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The church is at the corner
Columnists, Opinion
The U.S. Constitution: an ideal squandered
The recent passing of U. S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia did not put our country in jeopardy. We did that ourselves over the last seven decades, but his passing
Columnists, Opinion
Razzle dazzling ourselves
“Give ‘em the old razzle dazzle Razzle Dazzle ‘em Give ‘em an act with lots of flash in it And the reaction will be passionate Give ‘em the old hocus
Columnists, Opinion
Voting at a crossroads
It is seldom that the fate of a nation can be traced to what happened on one particular day. But that may be what happens in the United States of
Columnists, Opinion
Hospital waiting rooms
Over the course of many years, I have spent a lot of time in hospital waiting rooms, hoping for good news and, at the same time, dreading the bad. I
Brown: Do we really know what Millennials want?
Before we start writing Fayette County’s obituary, let’s make a deliberate attempt to scrutinize our current position and how we measure in the broader context of the Atlanta region. Because
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Eloise Rowan Fenton of Peachtree City
Eloise Rowan Fenton was born in Washington, D.C. in 1922, the daughter of Colonel and Mrs. George Riley Rowan USMC (deceased). In her youth, Eloise excelled in sports as a
Obituaries, Regional
Billie Ruth Hindman Wade, 86, of Fairburn
Mrs. Billie Ruth Hindman Wade, 86, of Fairburn, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wade, Sr. and daughter, Deborah Wade
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Michael Morton, 72, of Fayetteville
Mr. Michael Morton, 72, of Fayetteville, died March 13, 2016. Michael was a faithful supporter of Southside Church in Peachtree City. He was preceded in death by his
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Charles Michael Conner of Sharpsburg, 65
Charles Michael Conner of Sharpsburg, 65, died March 13, 2016 after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Mike, a 1968 graduate of Forest Park High School, worked over 35 years
Columnists, Opinion
How I met my husband and changed my life forever – Part 6: Home and Fort Lee
Our tour in Germany came to an end in May of 1967 and the move was not easy. We had to pack up our household goods and ship them off
Columnists, Opinion
More EMT memories
We were quite proud in the late 1970s when the county was able to purchase a rescue truck. It was filled with equipment that was more than we could carry
Senoia cops searching for entering auto suspect
Senoia Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a series of recent car break-ins in subdivisions off Rockaway Road. Department spokesman Jason Ercole said during
Story of kids’ nonprofit at April 8 meeting
“One More Generation” will be spotlighted Friday, April 8, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Carter and Olivia Reis are two
Mabra legislative recap
Here is the latest weekly report from state Rep. Ronnie Mabra: “With Crossover Day behind us, the House has shifted much of its focus to considering Senate Bills and monitoring
Chess tourney returns to Inman Elem.
Due to the great success of last year’s inaugural Fayette County Chess Tournament, the competition has returned again this year giving local chess players of all ages and skill levels
DAR members at state conference
The Georgia State Society of The Daughters of the American Revolution held the 118 State Conference March 11-13 in Augusta. Attending the conference representing the Fayette-Starr’s Mill Chapter were Frankie
Local author releases new memoir
This week marks the nationwide release of “Eyewitness to Heaven — Expanded Second Edition,” an engrossing new autobiography by author James Wilburn Chauncey. This book reveals how in the mid-1940s
Coweta Pets of the Week
Lily is a gray and white DSH who is already spayed, which means the adoption fee is reduced. She is calm, patient and very clean with low shedding. She warms
Flag retirement March 23
American Legion Post 105 in Fayetteville will host its next post flag retirement ceremony Wednesday, March 23, weather permitting. Set-up activities begin at 9 a.m. in preparation for the 10
Cochran to speak March 28
Fayette Senior Services will host Georgia native and retired Blue Angel member Capt. Donnie Cochran for a program Monday, March 28, 1-2 p.m. at the Peachtree City location (The Gathering
Monopoly tourney April 16
Peachtree City’s eighth annual Monopoly tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 16, at Partners II Pizza, 215 Northlake Drive. Registration is now open by contacting [email protected]. Each contestant must provide
Run Thingy set for April 16
AVPRIDE is saying “Aloha!” again this year at its annual Hawaiian Run Thingy. This uniquely-named community gathering combines Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, tastes of Hawaii, and fun activities for
Spring league signup coming
The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department has announced registration for the next men’s (age 18 and older) softball season. It is a Monday/Tuesday night men’s “A” league (Two-Up Equalizer
Johnson retires from NFL
Former Sandy Creek High star Calvin Johnson, seen here in 2010 at his jersery retirement ceremony, announced his retirement after nine NFL seasons with the Detroit Lions. The 30-year-old was