John David Bernhard, 73, of Fayetteville
John David Bernhard, 73, of Fayetteville passed away on October 23, 2016. He was born on January 16, 1943 in Waynesboro, Ga. to John and Mary Agnes Bernhard. He […]
Fayetteville, Obituaries
2016
Things to Do-Oct.27-Dec.4
October October 27 Newnan Coweta Habitat for Humanity will host its Feast For Habitat fundraising event from 5:30-10 p.m. at Cheek Creek Barn in Senoia. A limited number of seats
Columnists, Opinion
This and that
The weather may be getting cooler, but I still miss those big glasses of sweet tea at Melear’s restaurant. I also miss the camaraderie of the folks eating there –
Citizen of the Year nominations now accepted
One of the highlights of the civic year in Coweta County is the announcement of the Citizen of the Year. Nominations for the 2017 Citizen of the Year are now
Hospital authority meets Oct. 26
County officials have announced that the Fayette County Hospital Authority will meet Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Pentecost Board Room at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, 1279 Building, third
Coweta Pets of the Week
Sally is a sweet terrier mix who has been waiting patiently since mid-June for a forever family to find her and take her home. ID #A032971. Kennel #A-18. Scarlett is
Fayette Humane Society receives $950 grant
The Fayette Humane Society has received a $950 grant from the Petfinder Foundation in partnership with Orvis, a retail and mail-order business specializing in sporting goods. One of the company’s
Dickinson to speak at GOP meeting
In recognition of Veterans Day, retired U.S. Army Col. Don Dickinson will be speaking to the Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. at Green Ginger
School celebrates FCCLA winners
History has been made at Starr’s Mill High with four FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) students becoming the first at the school to earn Statesman awards. Alyssa
Newnan Youth Council members announced
The Newnan Youth Activities Commission has announced the 54 new and returning members of the Newnan Youth Council, who were sworn in by the mayor and council and the Aug.
SkillsUSA students place in top 10
SkillsUSA students in Fayette County schools kicked off the competition season by placing in five of the six competitive categories at the Champions Rally at the Georgia National Fair in
College funding seminar Nov. 12
A free seminar designed to provide answers to questions on college funding is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12, 2:30-3:45 p.m. at the Fayette County Public Library. Where do you find
Christmas Home tour set for Dec. 4
Harry Norman Realtors will present the third annual Fayette Humane Society Christmas Tour of Homes which which is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 4, 1-5 p.m., showcasing six homes in Fayette
Winners in the Dome
The Chiefs, a local football team of nine-year-olds, won eight consecutive games without a loss this fall. They are pictured here after playing their last game at the Georgia Dome
Local athletes named state finalists
Ashley Broderick of Starr’s Mill High School and Cameron Dobbs of Landmark Christian School have been named state finalists in the Wendy’s High School Heisman competition for 2016. School winners
Two Sandy Creek students are National Merit semifinalists
There is a song by Larry Graham entitled “One In A Million.” The lyric says, “You are one in a million. A chance of a lifetime.” Sandy Creek High School
Happy birthday!
Senoia resident Monty Rotelle turned 107 and was honored at the Senoia Senior Center Wednesday. He is believed to be Coweta County’s oldest resident. Photo/Submitted.
Guns, ammo, drugs seized in arrest
A wanted Gay, Ga. resident was arrested by Senoia police on Oct. 11 and found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, firearms and several thousand rounds of ammunition. Thirty-four-year-old
Senoia featured at movie symposium
What happens when a town is known as a destination for shoppers and tourists, a hit television and movie filming location and a place where areas of the town serve
Coweta County denies request for doggy daycare
An Oct. 4 conditional use permit request to establish a boarding and daycare facility for dogs on Ebenezer Church Road in east Coweta County was denied by Coweta County Commission
Pinewood Forrest names new president
The large Pinewood Forrest mixed-use development in Fayetteville continues to make news. With that was the Oct. 14 announcement that former Southern Ground CEO Rob Parker will bring decades of
Helping out our protectors
Fayette County Republican Party Chairman Tyrone Jones (right) shakes hands with Fayette Deputy Toby Daly (left) after presenting a $1,000 donation to Scott Israel, Chairman of the Fellowship of Christian
An annual tradition
Hundreds of runners and walkers took to the streets in Peachtree City Oct. 15 to participate in the Peachtree City Classic. Photo/Peachtree City Recreation Department.
Flat Rock student to give keynote address
Flat Rock Middle School eighth grader Kaelyn Frazier has been selected for an honor few receive. She will give a keynote address Oct. 25 at the Georgia STEM (science, technology,
Coweta bus driver retires after 41 years of faithful service
A laminated newspaper clipping from 2002 hangs in Coweta County school bus driver Martha Ivy’s office, at the school system’s transportation office on Cofield Road. The story’s photo shows Ivy,
Woman found dead in McDonald’s parking lot in Fayetteville
A woman thought to be in her early 20s was found deceased Friday afternoon in a vehicle in the parking lot of the McDonald’s restaurant on North Glynn Street in
Friday night HS football scores – Oct. 21
East Coweta 37, Pebblebrook 0 Northgate 50, Tri-Cities 0 Fayette County 35, Morrow 0 (Thursday) Griffin 38, McIntosh 7 Whitewater 38, Riverdale 21 Sandy Creek 28, LaGrange 6 Landmark 21,
Columnists, Opinion
It’s almost over!
Thankfully, the presidential debates are finally over. In just a few weeks the debacle and embarrassment that has been this presidential election will also be over. Never have two candidates
Columnists, Opinion
Finding your voice
Have you ever been in a conversation with your significant other and you can’t get a word in edgewise? They are talking so fast, you just want them to take
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Gail Welborn, 62, of Peachtree City
Gail Welborn, 62, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on October 16, 2016. Born February 14, 1954 in Augusta, Ga., she was the daughter of Ann Mincey and the late
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Joseph G. Pitts, 51, of Peachtree City
Joseph G. Pitts, 51, of Peachtree City passed away on October 17, 2016. Joseph was an avid golfer. He enjoyed cruising around in his 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. Joseph was a
Schools selected as STEM finalists
A Fayette County elementary and middle school has been named a finalist in the fifth annual 2016 STEM Education Awards sponsored by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the
Trout streams are perfect for fall fishing
The north Georgia mountains make a great fall destination, and what better excuse to plan a trip than to take advantage of the many available trout streams, including five delayed
Foundation gives grant to Project Lead The Way
The Heritage Community Foundation awarded a $4,000 grant to the Fayette County Education Foundation to support the Fayette County School System’s Project Lead the Way schools. Project Lead the Way