Exercise info at Sept. 12 meeting
“You Don’t Know Squats” is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). A solid plan is always […]
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Beltline Bariatric offers options for weight loss and better health
Sponsored Feature Weight loss is high on many people’s’ priority lists but, as anyone who’s ever tried to shed pounds can attest, it’s rarely an easy task. For some, surgical
Fayetteville holds town hall meeting on Hwy. 54 East development
An Aug. 30 town hall meeting of the Fayetteville City Council came with an explanation of the approval of the Dollar General store proposal on Ga. Highway 54 East, neighbors’
Fayette school board drops millage rate, retains tax increase
It has been since 2009 that the millage rate assessed by the Fayette County Board of Education was less than 20 mills. That changed on Aug. 31 when the school
Commission’s uncivil war
Oddo, Barlow trade volleys with Brown over adding agenda items The rift between some members of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners was made very obvious and very public
Fayette set to be only local body with no property tax increase
County to roll back millage rate by nearly 5% to collect same revenue as last year The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will convene tomorrow morning in a special
Fayetteville Chief Pitts is out, interim Chief McMullan is in
Pitts resigns, to get paid through end of this year Fayetteville’s former Chief Scott Pitts will get paid through the end of the year after he tendered his resignation
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Fayette ACT scores are at a 5-year high
Fayette’s 2016 graduates posted the highest average composite score on the ACT than they have in the past five years, even with the number of test-takers jumping a record-setting 6
PTC Council may reverse planners’ veto of Westpark Walk fixes
Planning Commission was out of line on choice of shingles, city attorney says The Peachtree City Council on Sept. 1 will take up the issue of a proposed roof
HeroBoxers
Members of the Piedmont Fayette Hospital staff recently filled 95 boxes for HeroBox, a local non-profit organization that supports deployed, injured, aging and homeless veterans. These boxes, filled with items
Whitewater unstoppable
Musa Ali (15) of Whitewater takes the ball upfield against Union Grove in last Friday night’s season opener. The Wildcats opened up a 38-7 halftime lead and won 60-28 over
Daylight to dark use of Fayette lakes?
Brown’s resolution for open government, free speech, while opposing judicial intimidation voted down 4-to-1 The possible expansion of opening hours for county lakes is under consideration by the Fayette
PTC ready to vote higher city tax bills
The Peachtree City Council on Aug. 23 held the first two of three public hearings on the 2016 millage rate. The rate of 6.756 mills is expected to be adopted
Bridge sought for Veterans Parkway
As the game-changing Pinewood Forrest development gets underway in the middle of the county, officials are now asking Fayetteville to sign off on a bridge, instead of a tunnel, to
Piedmont-United insurance contract renewal fight ends
But nobody’s taking a victory lap, or even saying who won or what was conceded Both sides are tight-lipped about what concessions were made, but both agreed to a
2 burglaries reported in Fayette, while thieves entered 2 vehicles in Fayetteville, county
The time period of Aug. 23-29 came with two burglaries and an entering auto incident in unincorporated Fayette County and an entering auto in Fayetteville. A residential burglary was
Museum to host travel photographer
The Senoia Area Historical Society will present a program of colorful, exciting and breathtaking travel photography courtesy of Fairburn native Gordon Kilgore Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. Gordon’s wife gave
Car show is Sept. 24
Senoia’s 12th annual “Cruisin’ to the Oldies” Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. You don’t have to be an antique car buff to enjoy the
Art Walk set for Sept. 16
The Art Walk, a celebration of local art, is hosted twice a year in downtown Newnan. The next event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16, 5-9 p.m. During this time
Newest showhouse announced
In 2014, it was Swann Ridge. In 2015, it was on the lake in Grange. And this year, the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Serenbe Designer Showhouse takes visitors to the
Labor Day fest is this weekend
The Labor Day Arts Festival in downtown Newnan is almost here, sponsored by Corner Arts Gallery, Studio, and Gift Shop, is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 5, 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. The
Cleaning up the course
Last weekend members of the Peachtree City Running Club cleared away trash along the cart path that covers what they call “The 10K Course.” The organization plans to continue this
Centre Strings to start 10th anniversary season
Centre Strings will hold its first rehearsal of the year Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6:30-7:45 p.m., and concert string musicians of any age who are interested in joining are welcome to
Learn how to have a colorful yard next spring
It may be fall, but it’s time to look ahead to spring if you want your garden to look like those gorgeous pictures in the magazines. And Dewayne Gallatin is
Red Cross supports 9/11 National Day of Service
The American Red Cross supports 9/11 Day by offering the community an opportunity to honor those who lost their lives and the heroes who responded following the tragic events of
Aging questions answered at Sept. 8 meeting
“Autoimmune Mysteries” is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 8, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). “Feel Grand with Jane Seymour” is a
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
Po Po Car Show is Sept. 10
Local law enforcement officers are helping out one of their own with a charity event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10, in Fayetteville. The Po Po Car Show is 11 a.m.-3
School system job fair Sept. 24
While teachers and students are back in the classroom with the new school year in full swing, work is being done to fill open positions outside of the classroom. The
Lunch and Learn series continues
Charles S. Bullock, university professor of public and international affairs at the University of Georgia, will speak at the Georgia Archives Friday, Sept. 2, as part of the free Lunch
Rose Society meets Sept. 26
The South Metro Rose Society’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at The Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville. All rose growers
Anti-DUI campaign continues this weekend
The national Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign began Aug. 22. Law enforcement agencies around the country are cracking down on impaired drivers. Peachtree City is currently experiencing a
Fayette Visioning selects branding partner
Fayette Visioning announced that it has selected professional marketing firm Development Counsellors International (DCI) to design, develop and assist with implementation of Fayette’s countywide branding campaign. A 16-member branding task-force
Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day
Each year, the fourth Sunday of September brings National Hunting and Fishing Day. On this day, celebrated Sept. 24 this year, everyone can enjoy any of 10 free scheduled celebratory