Holiday shopping spree set for Nov. 12
Get ready for a day of holiday shopping Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with The United Methodist Women of the Griffin FUMC. Dozens of vendors will be on hand […]
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Historical society to host annual party Nov. 5
Are you ready for some football? The Griffin-Spalding Historical Society will hold its annual Tailgate Party and Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 5. The start time is tentatively set for 3 p.m.
Coweta Pets of the Week
Pepe is precious black baby DSH whose time is running out on finding a loving family and a new home. ID #A032837. Kennel #C-16. Brownie is a sweet lab/terrier mix
ZAB to fill three positions
The Fayette County Zoning Board of Appeals is a body comprised of five members who are appointed to three-year terms. The purpose of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to
Expo for caregivers Oct. 19
A “Caregiver Resource Expo” is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Are you facing the
Cops believe Fayetteville armed robbery linked to one in PTC, Stockbridge
Investigators with the Fayetteville Police Department are searching for a man who attempted to steal prescription drugs at the Walgreens store on North Glynn Street on Oct. 14. The man
PTC Planning Commission gets a makeover at meeting
The Peachtree City Planning Commission has undergone a change with the expiring terms of two members and the selection of two new members. New members were welcomed at the Oct.
Kids enjoy Tyrone Founders Day
Carnival rides were just a few of the offerings at the 2016 Founders Day series of events held last week in Tyrone. Photo/Ben Nelms.
New office, daycare headed for PTC
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on Oct. 10 heard a proposal to construct an office and exercise studio building along Georgian Parkway and another to construct a day care facility
Girls reach out to help children in need
Mya Mackiewicz and Stephanie Bedenice attend Liberty Tech Charter School in Brooks. On a recent Saturday they “went above and beyond,” according to Janet Mackiewicz – baking cookies and brownies
Fayette veteran bound for HOF
A Fayette County retired Marine Corps sergeant is among the 17 military veterans to be inducted into this year’s Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame. The announcement was made by
Feast for Habitat is Oct. 27
Newnan Coweta Habitat for Humanity will host its Feast for Habitat fundraising event Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30-10 p.m. at Cheek Creek Barn in Senoia. A limited number of seats remain.
Artist featured at Peachtree City Library
Michael Sawecki will be exhibiting his artwork at the Peachtree City Library from Nov. 4 through December of this year. Sawecki works mostly in acrylics, but finds inspiration in the
Free workshop on long-term care planning
According to the federal government, a majority of people over age 64 will need some type of long-term care, with a significant number of people needing care in a nursing
NFE celebrates National School Lunch Week
Created by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National School Lunch Week is a week-long celebration of the school lunch program. Schools celebrate in their cafeterias every year with decorations,
Doggie Dash is Oct. 22
Join Georgia Heartland for a full-filled 3K walk to benefit homeless animals. The walk will be Saturday, Oct. 22, along the shady cart paths of Peachtree City (Shakerag Knoll Park,
Water tower competition this week
The Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority is hosting the 2016 Georgia Model Water Tower Competition for Fayette County schools Friday, Oct. 21, at J.C. Booth Middle School, 250 Peachtree
Two openings on Planning Commission
The Fayette County Planning Commission is a body comprised of five members who are appointed to three-year terms. The Planning Commission hears and makes recommendations concerning amendments to the zoning
Learn to make something delicious
“Preserving Family Recipes” is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). From your uncle’s famous barbeque sauce
Friday night HS football scores – Oct. 14
East Coweta 27, Wheeler 24 Starr’s Mill 28, McIntosh 7 Griffin 42, Fayette County 35 Cartersville 35, Sandy Creek 21
Columnists, Opinion
The salt (free) life
I have been placed on a very restrictive, less-sodium (salt) diet. That is, I have to do without sodium as much as possible. The upper limit is 2,000 milligrams of
Columnists, Opinion
The Ghost of Flamingo Street
Dear Reader, beware. A Hallmark story this is not. Everyone doesn’t stay warm and safe in his or her bed at night. There is no storybook happy ending. No exaggeration
Pinewood Forrest projects unveiled
It has been clear for some time that the large Pinewood Forrest development across from Pinewood Atlanta Studios in west Fayetteville will be something different. The beginnings of that difference
Two open positions on library board
Fayette County’s Library Board is charged with recommending local policies and practices to the Fayette County Board of Commissioners where there is no county or regional library system policy governing
Election board meeting changes this month
The October meeting for the Fayette County Board of Elections has changed. The regularly scheduled meeting for Oct. 25 has been cancelled. The board will meet Thursday, Oct. 20, at
DDS center moving this weekend
The Department of Driver Services (DDS) facility at 278 McElroy Road in Fayetteville will be closed Saturday, Oct 15, and will re-open at its new location Tuesday, Oct 18.
Sacred Harp Singing is Oct. 23
The annual Sacred Harp Singing is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the historic 1904 Coweta County Courthouse, 200 Court Square in Newnan. There is no cost
Piedmont introduces new grant program
In response to overwhelming needs identified through recent community health assessments, officials at Piedmont Healthcare created a grant program and laid out a plan aimed at improving the health and
Help Haitians rebuild Haiti
Local residents have a great chance to help with the Hurricane Matthew recovery in Haiti during the annual Trick or Treat for Tools campaign. Rummage through the rust and dust
Notable students and grads
Abigail Kimbell of Newnan received the Howard S. and Marie H. Starks Scholarship at the Honors Day Celebration for the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. The scholarship was established
Whitewater Country Club HOA to trim deer population with some residents opposing
A decision by the board of directors of the Whitewater Creek Country Club homeowners’ association to have a number of deer killed and removed from the large subdivision property along
New drivers license office opens in Fayetteville
Renewing your driver’s license in Fayette County? The old location off McDonough Road is closing and the new location in Fayetteville is opening on Oct. 15. Department of Driver Services
House fire off New Hope Road causes substantial damage, no injuries
An Oct. 13 house fire off New Hope Road left the residence largely damaged. There were no injuries to residents or firefighters. Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Fire
1 man wounded, fugitive sought
An Oct. 7 incident off Ga. Highway 85 North in Fayetteville left one man shot and all eight men in the group outside the Goodwill store near the Fayette Pavilion