For what do we pray?
A young man went into a drugstore and bought three boxes of chocolate. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a […]
Church
2016
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 03/09/16
Lenten lunches continue Lenten Lunches at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will continue each Thursday at noon throughout Lent. The lunches include a light meal followed by a devotional. This
Generous donation
Members of the Mission Outreach Committee at Word of God Lutheran Church volunteered at the Midwest Food Bank distribution center on Feb. 24. Pastor Jeffray Greene and Owen Apfel presented
Church, Regional
B’nai Israel will celebrate Purim with extravaganza
By Saturday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m, the seats in the sanctuary will be cleared, the halls decorated, the beamer converted into a stage, carnival games set, music, bagels, salads,
Church, Fayetteville
EasterPalooza scheduled for March 20
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, Regional
Brooks UMC to offer Stations of the Cross March 26
On Saturday, March 26, Brooks Methodist Women will present “The Seven Stations of the Cross” from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary, 119 Morgan Mill Road, Brooks.
Engagements, Fayetteville
Becker-Quirk engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Becker of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Meaghan Elizabeth, to Michael Quirk, son of Susan Quirk of Philadelphia, Pa. and Robert Quirk of Woodbine,
Columnists, Opinion
Who’s in your wallet?
I have said from time to time that government is what liberals have instead of God. So in this watershed year, that begs the question: Is Donald Trump now all
Columnists, Opinion
How to reform institutions
In the film “Girl, Interrupted,” the character played by Winona Ryder is watching TV in a psychiatric hospital. There is a news report about a demonstration and the narrator says:
Columnists, Opinion
Last chance forAmerica? Part 2
The worst political blunder of all time, according to scientist Freeman Dyson, was the decision of the emperor of China in 1433 to cut off his country from the outside
Columnists, Opinion
Goodbye to Snake
When I was a young sports writer, just beginning an education on the world of sports and the men who made the majors great, I was fascinated with NFL quarterback
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Local ‘Embracing Military Families’ on the mark again
Dear citizens of Fayette County, once again, you heard the call, and not only accomplished the mission, but you blew it out of the park! From the bottom of my
Obituaries, Regional
Samuel V. Collins, 86
Samuel V. Collins, 86, of Lavonia Ga., passed away on March 2, 2016 with his wife and immediate family present. Sam was a Marine and commercial builder in Atlanta and
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Eugene Waits, 82, of Fayetteville
Eugene “Gene” Waits, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away March 1, 2016 following a courageous battle against dementia. Gene was born on August 27, 1933, in Monticello, Georgia to the late
Obituaries, Regional
Elizabeth Lucille Sanford, age 91
Elizabeth Lucille “Ruby” Sanford, age 91, formerly of Knoxville, Tenn. went home to be with Jesus on March 3, 2016. Remembered by so many as Momma, Granny, and Rubarb,
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Edgar Williams, 84, of Fayetteville
Edgar “Ed” Williams, 84, of Fayetteville passed away March 5, 2016. Mr. Williams served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean war era, later working as an electrician
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Gloria Jean Campbell, 80, of Fayetteville
Gloria Jean Campbell, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on March 1, 2016. She was born and raised in the parish of St. Catherine on the beautiful island of Jamaica.
Obituaries, Peachtree City
James Lee Hirsch, Sr., 72
James Lee Hirsch, Sr., 72, long-time resident of Fayette County, passed after a long illness on March 7, 2016. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in
Obituaries, Regional
Sondra Kantinis Shepherd, age
Sondra Kantinis Shepherd was born in Tuskegee, Ala. on May 26, 1931. She was the only child of the late Carlotta Perry Shepherd and John Baffin Shepherd. This proud and
Obituaries, Tyrone
Joyce Fullerton, age 76, of Tyrone
Mrs. Joyce “MawMaw” Fullerton, age 76, of Tyrone, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Bud Fullerton; son, Matt Witherow and his wife, Donna of
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Catherine Lydia Truelsen, 93, of Fayetteville
Catherine Lydia Truelsen, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away March 2, 2016. She lived a blessed life, devoted to her husband, children, and all of her family. She was an avid
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Carol Ann Brownlee, 75, of Fayetteville
Carol Ann Brownlee, 75, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away March 6th, 2016. She was the daughter of Cynthia and Ivy Jones of Tupelo, Miss. She was preceded by
Obituaries, Regional
Thomas P. Dutton, 58, of Jonesboro
Thomas P. Dutton, 58, of Jonesboro, passed away March 4, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Doris Dutton. He is survived by his sisters
Things to Do-March 11-May 28
March March 11 Starr’s Mill High School Fine Arts Department presents “Legally Blonde The Musical!” on March 11, 12 & 13 at Duke Auditorium at Starr’s Mill. Shows will be
Columnists, Opinion
Wasted money
I was 10 years old when World War II began. While there are a lot of things I remember, one of them keeps ringing in my ear during these times
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
Coweta Pets of the Week
Treavor is a tail-wagging, curious yet calm, happy pointer/labrador retriever mix. He already knows how to sit when asked, and is a bit skinny but loves treats and could use
Race 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
Rose Society meets Mar. 28
The South Metro Rose Society will meet Monday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. at The Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville. All rose growers from novice to
Art exhibit Mar. 10
Selected works from Margee Bright Ragland’s “Bright Illuminations” will be on display Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St. in Newnan. Ragland’s paintings and
Top administrators honored
Fayette County School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow and Deputy Superintendent Sam Sweat were given special recognition At AVPRIDE’s annual Diamonds in the Rough Reception. Dr. Barrow was presented with the
Students shine in Falcons contest
The Atlanta Falcons offered Georgia’s middle and high school students an opportunity to compete in the inaugural Black History Month Writing Contest during the month of February. Two of Fayette’s
Students prep for German diploma test
For the first time in Georgia, Level I of the German Language Certificate, otherwise known as Deutsches Sprachdiplom or “DSD,” is being offered to students statewide, and 21 German language
Yates legislative roundup
The House Majority Whip Report so perfectly explains how I have operated throughout my business and political life that I will quote it for the beginning of my weekly report.