White House photo exhibit coming
The Peachtree City Library Art Initiative announces the exhibit of a selection of photos by Michael Geissinger, freelance photojournalist, from a collection donated to the Library of Congress. The exhibit […]
2016
Columnists, Opinion
Who should pay for college?
With students starting and going back to college this month, probably the biggest concern for young people today is the cost of higher education or the massive amount of student
Columnists, Opinion
Those ‘old, tired ideas’
Reacting to Donald Trump’s speech last week to the Detroit Economic Club, Hillary Clinton said her Republican opponent tried to “make his old, tired ideas sound new.” As opposed to
Columnists, Opinion
Welfare to work: A successful federal program
August marks the 20th anniversary of the transformative Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. This bipartisan welfare reform legislation signed by President Bill Clinton on Aug. 22, 1996, dramatically
Columnists, Opinion
Store of memories
There is a country store that sets in the middle of hundreds of acres of farm land embedded with hardwoods and pines that have grown, untended, for a century or
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Keep Obama for one more year
My liberal son-in-law and I had a discussion this weekend in which we both agreed on one point in particular about the current political situation: we’re both sick of hearing
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Fix America; elect more progressives
If the health of the economy is the major election issue, and it is, then electing Republicans to office is the last thing we should do. Republicans are doing their
Letters to the Editor, Regional
Piedmont Hospital response to United contract stalemate
It’s no secret that healthcare is incredibly complex. While we wish the complexities only existed around our expert physicians thoughtfully diagnosing and caring for our patients, there is a whole
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Guarding the border: Another immigrant’s story
If I’m labeled a racist (I’m not) by some, so be it. I don’t like criminals, therefore whenever I attempt to hire someone I stipulate the company not hire illegal
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Radio wrong choice for F’ville downtown
I just read your article about plans to bring a radio station to the Fayetteville Square. While radio advertising is nice to promote Fayetteville, the powers that be need to
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Politics at checkout counter
I went to my local supermarket proudly wearing my “Make America Great Again” camo hat. The lines were long. I spotted the “12 items or less” lane, so I counted
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Muslim immigration to U.S.: Look at the actual facts
America is a melting pot, especially when compared to other nations around the world, including Europe. My own father and all four of my grandparents were immigrants. Their descendants include
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Advocating for ‘one man with a gun’
In his recent letter to the paper, Rich Miller made the argument against “one man with a gun” and pointed out what he believes are fallacies in the theory of
Church
Sunday School is still cool
Yes, Sunday School is still cool, and it is time for “Rally Day” in our churches, so I want again to enlist your full support and participation. “Rally Day” is
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 08/17/16
Final drive-in movie is Aug. 19 First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will host its final Golf Cart Drive-In Movie for the community on Aug. 19. The movie is family
PTC’s Midwest Food Bank breaks ground for expansion
Midwest Food Bank – Georgia Division in Peachtree City is expanding to better serve nonprofit organizations working in the fight against hunger. The building project will provide two loading docks
Church, Peachtree City
COS Lutheran announces events for the coming week
All are invited to upcoming events at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City. Teachers will be blessed at all services Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21. School teachers, preschool
Learning about serving
Heritage Christian Church Kids in Flight learned more about serving others on Sunday, July 24. Rhonda Pennypacker took them to the Garden of Eatin’ where they harvested vegetables to donate
Church, Fayette County
Enjoy free outdoor movie Friday
Providence United Methodist Church invites the community to a free Outdoor Movie Night from 6:30 – 10 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 19. Providence’s new senior pastor Herb Flanders explains, “We’ll
Church, Fayetteville
Fayetteville First UMC will offer GriefShare starting Aug. 22
Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will offer a new 13-week GriefShare session for those who are seeking to heal from grief and find resources as they recover from loss. Sessions
Church, Fayetteville
Learn how to be safe in dangerous situations at Safety Summit
National Heights Baptist Church will host the Fayette Safety Summit on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants may register at www.fayettesafetysummit.com. Preregistration is recommended. Classes will
Church, Fayette County
DivorceCare, DivorceCare for Kids to start at Providence Sept. 6
Providence United Methodist Church will offer DivorceCare for adults and DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K), for 5-12 year old children, on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. starting Sept. 6. Separation and divorce
Church, Peachtree City
St. Christopher’s annual Greek Fest set for Sept. 17 in PTC
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church will have its annual Greek Fest Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force Hangar at Falcon Field Airport in Peachtree City. Adult
Hurt Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hurt will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21, 2016. The couple married in Ben Hill and have spent most of their married life in
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Dorothy L. Tucker Quinn Zimmerman Rhodes of Peachtree City
Dorothy L. Tucker Quinn Zimmerman Rhodes of Peachtree City, Ga., at the age of 93, passed away on August 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her first husband
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Barbara Geneva Center Marsh, 81, of Fayetteville
Barbara Geneva Center Marsh, 81, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on August 15, 2016. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 28, 1935 to Joseph Hayden Center and
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Lois Kolyer Gregory, 85, of Peachtree City
Lois Kolyer Gregory, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at her home in Peachtree City, Ga., surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Robert Gregory. They
Fayette County, Obituaries
Santos Rodriguez, age 97
Santos Rodriguez passed away August 8, 2016. He was born March 16, 1919 in Camaguey, Cuba. The son of Dr. and Mrs. Santos Rodriguez, he is survived by his wife
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Donald Franklin Bradford, Jr., 67, of Sharpsburg
Donald Franklin Bradford, Jr., 67, of Sharpsburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2016. He was born on January 15, 1949 to Donald Franklin, Sr. and Ruth Grovesnor in
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Edna Whaley, of Fayetteville
Longtime Fayetteville resident, Edna Whaley, passed away on Aug. 14, 2016, at her home on Sandy Creek Road. Her final days were spent at home with all of her loved
GreekFest 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
Local teen works GOP convention
Sicily Stanton, who has just begun her senior year at Whitewater High School, had a unique summer experience as a page at the Republican National Convention. There were 67 pages
Meet author Oct. 1
Author David William Allman will have a book signing for his newest work, “Acorns to Wheat,” scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, 1-2:30 p.m. in the Floy Farr Room of the
Get info to reduce falls
“A Matter of Balance” is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). In October, Home Helpers of