Church meetings set for Oct.
The Peachtree City SDA Church, 4957 Hwy. 34 in Sharpsburg, will host a series of meetings titled “We All Have Problems/Hope.” The sessions are scheduled for Oct. 1-8 at 6:30 […]
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Greek Fest is Sept. 17
Peachtree City GreekFest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force Hangar at Falcon Field. Tickets are $60 each and include all-you-can-eat
Car seat check Sept. 13
Is your car seat properly installed? According to a nationwide study, nearly 46 percent are installed or used incorrectly. The Peachtree City Police Department, in cooperation with the Fayette County
Emergency preparedness covered at Safety Council meeting
What plans should a business have in place in the event of an emergency? Safety professionals from local businesses learned more about Emergency Action Plans, or EAPS, at the Aug.
Inman Farm Heritage Days this weekend
The south Fayette County community of Inman will be taking a step back in time this weekend with the old-time activities that make up the 20th annual Inman Farm Heritage
Band mates get together
Fayette County High School Class of 2013 band alumni JP Davis, left, and Cooper Haywood reconnected in Starkville prior to the South Carolina Gamecock vs Mississippi State Bulldogs football game
Galloway honored by NNLC
Raewyn Galloway joined the New Neighbors League Club in January of 2015. She is from Dunedin, New Zealand and has lived all over the United States, including North Carolina, Texas,
Honoring local heroes
Cub Scout Den 6 of Pack 75 from Peachtree City gathered fellow pack members together this weekend to sign cards and decorate cookies to pay tribute to the city’s police
Coweta Pets of the Week
Brent is a beautiful Labrador retriever mix, laid-back for a puppy and looking for love. He is ready to cuddle up next to you and wants your affection. He has
Bennett in concert Sept. 24
The Peachtree City SDA Church, located at 4957 Hwy. 34 in Sharpsburg, will host a special concert Saturday, Sept. 24, at 11:10 a.m. by Scott Michael Bennett, an inspirational young
Open mic for storytellers
Free and open to the public, the Southern Crescent Storytellers will host an Open Mic storytelling night Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7;30 p.m. at the Fayette County Public Library, 1821
Learn to prep for emergencies
“Lunch & Learn: Filling Your Emergency Kit” is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). If
For one PTC resident, 9/11 was all too real
Like millions of Americans, Peter Sitro watched the 9/11 attacks on television as they unfolded. Within hours, he was at Ground Zero. Sitro was an officer in the New York
Northgate, Newnan make national list
Northgate High School and Newnan High School have been ranked among “America’s Most Challenging High Schools,” in the Washington Post 2016 index of the nation’s top secondary schools. The two
CAP moves to new location
Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron GA-116 on Sept. 1 moved into its new location, donated by ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) Flight School at Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field
Charter school outperforms public schools
The assessment of student academic performance is a mainstay of public education. Commenting on the recent performance of students at the Coweta Charter Academy at Senoia (CCAS), Principal Gene Dunn
Firefighters climb Stone Mountain
On the morning of Sept. 11, 16 members of the Fayetteville Fire Department and two officers from the Fayetteville Police Department challenged themselves to a one-mile climb (equivalent to 160
Genealogical meeting is Sept. 17
The Coweta County Genealogical Society will be hosting its quarterly meeting Saturday, Sept. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the library, 8 Carmichael Street, behind the Newnan campus of the University
VFW auxiliary to host info event Sept. 24
As a nonprofit organization, the Helen K. Denton VFW Auxiliary to Post 3650 relies on the support of its membership to help veterans, active-duty military, and their families lead a
Group raises $3K for veterans
Healing4Heroes was recently presented checks totaling $3,000 to help support the Veterans Assistance Program at the monthly meeting of Auxiliary Unit 50. The American Legion Auxiliary District Four president for
Candidates confirmed for HobNob
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber will present its 2016 Political HobNob Thursday, Sept. 15, at The Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd. in Newnan. Candidates who have confirmed they will be attending
Schools set weekend surplus sale
The Fayette County School System will sell surplus items to county residents and employees of the school system Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-noon at the Fayette County Board of Education,
EPD declares drought response, encourages water conservation
Persistent dry conditions have prompted the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to declare a Level 1 Drought Response in 53 counties. A Level 1 Drought Response declaration means local water utilities
Comp plan committee to meet Sept. 15
County officials issued a public notice last week that the steering committee for the Fayette County Comprehensive Plan Update will meet Thursday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. The meeting will
Fermented foods discussed Sept. 23
Marsha Thadison of Yesterday’s Kitchen 4 Today will be joining a discussion on “8 Reasons Why We Should Eat Fermented Foods” scheduled for Friday, Sept. 23, 2-4 p.m. at the
Get info to reduce falls
“A Matter of Balance” is scheduled from Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). In October, Home Helpers of Georgia
HS football scores – Sept. 9
East Coweta 42, LaGrange 0 Northgate 14, Douglas County 13 Fayette County 21, Mundy’s Mill 18 Luella 19, McIntosh 11 Starr’s Mill 28, Chapel Hill 27 Whitewater 19, Banneker 14
Columnists, Opinion
Universal irritations
My three brothers, The Sister and I spent seven wonderful years growing up at 110 Flamingo Street. Looking back, it truly was a magical time filled with adventures and misadventures
Columnists, Opinion
A celebration of faithfulness
This is a week of some significant anniversaries. First of all, last Tuesday was my 45th wedding anniversary. I was 20 and the former Cynthia Scott Douglas was 19. I’m
Obituaries, Peachtree City
John Charlton McGinn, 73, of Peachtree City
John Charlton McGinn, 73, of Peachtree City, Ga. was called home to be with his Savior on Saturday night, September 3, 2016. He unexpectedly suffered a heart attack after surviving
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Jettie Ruth Davis, 81 of Peachtree City
Mrs. Jettie Ruth Davis, 81 of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on September 7, 2016 at her son’s residence. She was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines for many years.
Film series underway at Carnegie
“A Cinema of Outcasts,” a four-part film series of forgotten films in conjunction with The Newnan Film Society, is being shown at the Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street in Newnan.
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-285 northbound and southbound ramps to I-20 westbound and the
Rotary meeting set for Sept. 12
The community is invited to the Senoia Rotary Club meeting scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Senoia Coffee and Café, 1 Main Street in Senoia. The speaker