Austin reaches Eagle Scout rank
Justin C. Austin has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. For his project, he collected fleece from the community. With the help of many, 140 blankets were made and given […]
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Ellis named Eagle Scout
Troop 175 from Peachtree City United Methodist Church has announced that Samuel Ellis was judged to meet the standards and high ideals of an Eagle Scout. He is a junior
Notable students and grads
Christian Dennis of Riverdale was recognized recently for pro bono honors with high distinction at Georgia State University’s College of Law. Faryn Wallace of Fayetteville was recognized recently by Georgia
Saudade set for Oct. 28 at Newnan Centre
Paulo Manso de Sousa met Courtenay Budd last March at the annual Friends of Wadsworth concert. Manso de Sousa is founding artistic director of Southern Arc Dance, whose slogan is
Lauren Wise Organize changes homes, changes lives
Sponsored Feature Lauren Wise was born organized and she has a knack for relationship-building, two skills that don’t always come together naturally. For Lauren – and her clients – her
Deer death sentences on hold?
High-end subdivision’s HOA wants excess white-tails eradicated; deer lovers object; animals seeking food on backyard patios The Fayette County Board of Commissioners heard at its Oct. 13 regular meeting
A new kind of city arises on Fayetteville’s west side
Above, rendering of main features of Pinewood Forrest. At right, Dan Cathy at groundbreaking ceremony. Photos/Ben Nelms. “Live-create-play.” Those three words summed up the intent and the outlook of
Expert: No 1-way streets, lose canal idea
Fayetteville downtown redevelopment proposal comes before council The Fayetteville City Council will take another step Thursday night in creating a blueprint for the redevelopment of the city’s downtown. Earlier this
Fayette County High School to get a new auditorium
New multi-purpose and storage buildings planned for 3 other high schools The Fayette County Board of Education on Oct. explored a host of long- and short-range facility projects. The
Will Fayette BoE resurrect Tyrone Elementary School?
Future E-SPLOST project list The Fayette County Board of Education in an Oct. 13 meeting discussed potential projects for a third ESPLOST (education special purpose local option sales tax)
Drug-seeking robber on the run from area cops
Fayetteville police are searching for a man who is believed to have recently robbed Walgreens stores in Stockbridge and Peachtree City. He is being sought in connection with pulling a
Renew your Ga. driver’s license at new location
Renewing your driver’s license in Fayette County? Don’t go to the old location off McDonough Road; it’s now closed. The new location in Fayetteville opened this week. Department of
Assisted living facility asks annex extension
The Oct. 20 meeting of the Peachtree City Council will include a request to extend the annexation process by the Heritage of Peachtree City assisted living facility and minor revisions
Commissioner Ognio nixed for Public Facilities Authority
An appointment to one of the county’s local authorities hit a snag at last week’s Fayette County Board of Commissioners meeting, mostly because of a policy the commissioners themselves adopted
Seat open on Facilities Authority
The Fayette County Public Facilities Authority is a volunteer body, comprised of three individuals who are appointed to the Fayette County Board of Commissioners to one-year terms. Some of the
Students thank schools for keeping lights on
“Thank you” was the message After School Program (ASP) students were delivering to their principals and parents in recognition of Lights on Afterschool, the only national celebration of afterschool programs
Zombie 5K set for Oct. 29
The Zombie 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29, at Ashley Park, 370 Newnan Crossing Bypass in Newnan. Participants are encouraged to walk, creep, crawl or run while wearing their
Fall festival set for Oct. 23
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Fall Festival at the McGuffey Nature Center and Trails is Sunday, Oct. 23, 2-4 p.m. at the Coweta Fairgrounds Complex, 275 Pine Road
Improve photo skills at Oct. 25 session
“Every Picture Tells a Story” is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). The world of digital
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Baseball, fatherhood, and building special memories
The Atlanta Braves did a great job as they counted down the final days of playing at Turner Field. The closing ceremony was amazing and having Henry Aaron literally take
FFUMC’s Marketplace is Nov. 5
Fayetteville First United Methodist Church’s Christmas Marketplace is an annual treat for local shoppers. This year, the event will take place on Nov. 5. Above, Carol Key (seated) coordinates vendor
Jonathan Trapp is new intern at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City has welcomed a new intern pastor, Jonathan Trapp. His focus at Christ Our Shepherd will be in youth and family ministry, administration,
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Women’s event set for Saturday Join Tracy Ricks and the Genuine Jewels for a life-changing women’s empowerment session on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. at 1381 Ga. Highway 85
Walk to end Alzheimer’s
Peachtree City First Presbyterian Church raised almost $7,000 in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Twenty-five members of the church came out to do the 5K walk from the
Church, Peachtree City
COS to host suicide prevention workshop
The Stephen Ministry at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will present “Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention” Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. The workshop
Church, Fayetteville
Fayette Presbyterian sets Griefshare session
“Surviving the Holidays is a special one-day program produced by GriefShare, a Christ-centered grief support group program. It will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at Fayette
Church, Fayette County
Olivet Church will celebrate Robinson’s birthday Oct. 26-30
The Olivet Church will celebrate the Rev. Dr. William Holmes Robinson’s 42nd birthday beginning with a birthday kickoff on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at The Olivet Church, 877
Kollmeyer, Prince of Peace will celebrate memorable events at Homecoming
Prince of Peace Lutheran’s pastor, Justin Kollmeyer, will celebrate his 30th year in Fayetteville and 40th year ordained in the ministry with a Homecoming Service on Sunday, Oct. 30, at
Church, Peachtree City
PTC Presbyterian plans dance, silent auction
The First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will host a Harvest Moon Dance and silent auction Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by The Peachtree Jazz
Church, Fayetteville
Shroud Encounter coming to Coweta
Shroud Encounter, a production of the Shroud of Turin Education Project, Inc., presented by international expert Russ Breault, will be presented at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in eastern Coweta
Booth wins county volleyball crown
J.C. Booth Middle School won its third straight county volleyball championship this month. After defeating Rising Starr in two sets in the semifinals, Booth lost the first set to Whitewater
MHS Hall of Fame induction this weekend
McIntosh High School is inducting a new class of stellar Chiefs this weekend at the 6th annual Hall of Fame. The Class of 2016 includes a former teacher, two soccer
Medicare info at Oct. 21 meeting
“Medicare Open Enrollment” is the topic Friday, Oct. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Anita Richards with Piedmont Fayette Sixty
Open position on Board of Assessors
Fayette County’s Board of Assessors was established by state law to determine the fair market value of all real and personal property in the county for property tax purposes based