Fayette County Public Schools will join other public schools across the nation by holding a variety of educational programs commemorating Constitution Week and Constitution Day. Most Americans know that July […]
Families today are bombarded with so much sadness and trauma in the news that it makes one wonder: How do we guide and teach our children healthy coping skills and
The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council will explore the vital role of prescribed burning done right at its annual meeting Sept. 29 in Tifton. Experts will cover a range of fire
“It’s a good time for great cause,” explains Linda Walker, bass player and founding member of Vintage Vixens, the all-female band performing at “Yappy Hour,” a special live musical performance
September is National Preparedness Month, and Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is encouraging Georgians to take the necessary steps to ensure protection for their family and property in the event of
“Picturing Fayetteville” is scheduled for Friday, Sept .23, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Tony and Lamar with the Fayette County
UPDATE – Sept. 9, 10:40 a.m.: The leak was repaired by 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Original story: A gas line rupture along McIntosh Trail near South Peachtree Parkway Thursday afternoon
A 24-year-old instructor with Falcon Aviation Academy in Newnan was one of three people who lost their lives on Sept. 7 in a mid-air collision between two planes at West
Fifteen years after the horrific day when two planes struck the twin towers in New York City, both Peachtree City and Fayetteville are planning special community programs to honor and
Driver tried to ram pursuit vehicle, crashes at subdivision near Lake Horton, police said Two College Park residents were taken into custody by Fayetteville police in the early morning
The Washington Post recently released its “Most Challenging High Schools” national listing for 2016. Four of five Fayette County public high schools were included in the list of the nation’s
In a roof at the center of the city, the contest was looks versus law as esthetic preferences ran up against a city ordinance last week. The ordinance won.
The Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is moving to its new location at The Avenue. A part of the move includes a kiosk outside at The Avenue and
A population growth report released by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) shows that Fayette and each of the 10 core metro Atlanta counties are adding to the number of residents.
The millage rate for Peachtree City was set at 6.756 mills at the Sept. 1 meeting of the City Council. The rate amounts to a $33 tax increase for a
It is nearly time for the “Divas Half-Marathon” in Peachtree City and with it there will be a number of temporary road closures that motorists should be aware of.
Not since 2009 has the millage rate assessed by the Fayette County Board of Education been less than 20 mills. That changed on Aug. 31 when the school board lowered
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will convene a public hearing this week on the process of the full plan update of the county’s comprehensive plan. It is one
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners approved the new millage rate for the coming year, a full rollback, with one opposing vote. The board convened Sept. 1 for a
The eighth-grade band students at J.C. Booth Middle School took the field at halftime of a recent McIntosh High School football game along with the Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band.
The Fayette County Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ annual fundraising banquet is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville. Registration is now open at http://fcafayettecounty.org/2016-fca-support-banquet.
Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan will be hosting an inaugural book signing Saturday, Sept. 17, to pay homage to the local community. “Claudia’s Embrace: A True story of Finding
The annual Tyrone Founders Day event is scheduled this year for Oct. 1-9. Here is what’s happening during that time. Oct. 1: Founders Day kickoff, BBQ contest, Strongman Contest, Miss
The first students in Fayette to pass the Deutsches Sprachdiplom were awarded certificates at a special ceremony at Whitewater High in the presence of family and school system administrators. The
“I Saw the Sign” is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). The world of sign language
As of Wednesday, Sept. 7, Fayette County is dispatching surveyors on Lake Peachtree in a boat taking underwater measurements. Should the project extend beyond this week, more information regarding its
As part of the activities throughout the county scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11, the annual National Night Out will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Huddleston Elementary School,
A special POW/MIA recognition ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16, at 9 a.m. at the City Hall Plaza Veterans’ Memorial in Peachtree City. More than 80,000 United States military
Newnan Coweta Habitat for Humanity begins its fall construction project Sept. 7. Volunteers are needed to remove old siding from an existing home and wrap the home in preparation for
Three Jewish widows meet once a week before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Both humorous and touching, Southside Theatre Guild in Fairburn presents “The Cemetery Club” Sept. 15-25. The
The Fayette County government is announcing its lake cleanup event for local residents with kayaks and canoes to assist in protecting our water reservoirs. The program is called Water Guardians
Francine has been at the shelter since April, longer than any other cat, and even had kittens there. All of the others were adopted. She is sweet, loving, charming –
The Leadership Fayette Class of 2016 graduated Aug. 25. The 27-member class of business and community members spent the last eight months enhancing their civic knowledge of Fayette County, honing
Several World War II veterans will highlight activities at the third annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend, scheduled for Sept. 24-25 at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. The event is a community effort led by
