Praying for our law enforcement officers
A July 31 meeting to support local law enforcement was held at Peachtree City Christian Church that included law enforcement leaders from across Fayette County. At left above, Peachtree City […]
2016
Council to vote on new PTC budget; prepare to pay more
The Peachtree City council on Aug. 4 is expected to adopt the FY 2017 general fund budget totaling $33.5 million. The general fund budget totals $33.526 million. That compares
2 new businesses coming to Fayetteville
Fayetteville’s downtown business square is getting ready to welcome two more businesses. During Thursday’s City Council meeting, the Council will consider approving an ancillary growler malt beverage tasting license
PTC Little League team wins state
Peachtree City is this year’s Little League state champion. An all-star squad from Peachtree City Little League went undefeated in the district tournament (3-0) and state tournament (5-0), defeating Columbus
Learn about FSS Sept. 6
“Get to Know Fayette Senior Services” is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10-10:30 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 191 McIntosh Trail). Join in these monthly
Casting call for local film
The feature film “Steel Country,” from the producer of “The King’s Speech,” is seeking paid extras to work one and/or multiple days in Griffin. The film starring Andrew Scott (“Sherlock”)
Pye recognized for course completion
The Peachtree City Police Department congratulated Capt. Stan Pye for his recent completion of the Southern Police Institute’s Command Officer Development Course. In a July 22 graduation ceremony in Ft.
Student elected to national office makes history
While political candidates are hard at work campaigning for national, state and local offices, one student’s campaign has already landed her a nationally elected position. Helen Smith of the SkillsUSA
FRMS band selected for prestigious performances
The Flat Rock Middle Symphonic Band is in high demand this year, having been selected to perform as a guest band at several of the southeast’s most prestigious band clinics.
Rowing tryouts coming up
Open tryouts for prospective middle school and high school rowers, regardless of school affiliation, are scheduled for this month at Lake McIntosh. No prior experience is necessary. These are the
Back to School Luau set for Aug. 20
Fayette County 4-H will host a Back to School Luau scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20, 2-4 p.m. at the gazebo by the county administrative complex on Stonewall Avenue (between downtown
Germany to America, for softball
To many of us with old-school values, the world seems to have lost its mind. But if you turn away from the folly chasing your attention on TV and social
Columnists, Opinion
Hillary’s recycled speech
Environmentalists should be pleased with Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, because it was largely recycled talking points we have heard for decades. Putting aside
Columnists, Opinion
Philadelphia vs. Cleveland: Divided we stand
Wednesday was the best night of Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Joe Biden, Tim Kaine and Barack Obama testified to her greatness and goodness and readiness to be president. And all saw
Columnists, Opinion
Acting like a stereotype
It happened last summer. I had been telling Tink about an adorable town a few hours away. This column runs in the newspaper there. In fact, that little town was
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Fayette’s fowl PAC decision
If we are counting fowls/fouls then the Fayette County Board of Commissioners should sit out the season in the proverbial penalty box over the delay of funding for the proposed
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Standing up for the theory of evolution
In response to Pepper Adams’ letter refuting the theory of evolution: It’s impossible to change someone’s mind on beliefs no matter how many facts you present, so I won’t attempt
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Presberg: Report from Democratic Convention
Wow! Attending the convention as a delegate for Hillary Clinton was an incredible and uplifting experience! I posted a lot of pictures and thoughts on Facebook all week. Here are
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
King, queen, princess, the Clintons rack up big bucks
A stirring call to action by Hillary Clinton, she sounded the battle cry. Charismatic, almost cult-like; Charles Manson would be proud. I wonder if Queen Hillary and Princess Chelsea waived
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
The Clintons and great storytelling
My wife and I paid over $200 a ticket to see Garrison Keillor reminisce from Lake Wobegon. Keillor is said to be America’s greatest story teller. Loving husband Bill Clinton
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Nancy Slaton Lassiter, 76
Nancy Slaton Lassiter, 76, passed away on July 28, 2016 in Calhoun, Ga. Nancy was born January 21, 1940 in Tyrone, Ga. to her parents, Jessie and Herman Slaton. She
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Jerry Wayne Johnson, 74
Jerry Wayne Johnson, 74, passed away on July 28, 2016. He was born in Atlanta, Ga. on February 10, 1942 to Clarence and Gertrude Johnson. Jerry was preceded in
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Terrell Dee O’Rear, 81
Terrell “Terry” Dee O’Rear, 81, passed away in Union City, Ga. on July 27, 2016. He was born on February 4, 1935 in Jasper, Ala. to Lou and Craig
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Mark Kendall Anderson, 82, of Riverdale
Mark Kendall Anderson, 82, of Riverdale passed away on July 27, 2016. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif. on September 25, 1933 to Frances and Mark George Anderson.
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Beth Elaine Vogel, 60, of Fayetteville
Beth Elaine Vogel, 60, of Fayetteville, Ga., daughter of Myron M. and Lois J. Fillman Ludwig passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services with her husband and
Church
Ask Father Paul – Guardian angels
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Guardian angels Dear Father Paul: Last month I had a very close brush with death in a horrific car accident.
Church, Fayetteville
Mount Olive Baptist’s three-day revival starts tonight
Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fayetteville will hold its summer revival Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 3-5, at 7 p.m. nightly. The theme is “Lord Lift Us Up.” The revivalist for
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 08/03/16
MRBC to host ‘Back to School Bash’ McDonough Road Baptist Church will host its annual “Back to School Bash” this Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Heritage boasts largest ever WinShape attendance
Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville recently hosted its largest week-long WinShape Day Camp ever, with 530 campers participating in team time, skills, worship and more. This is the ninth year
Church, Tyrone
Hopewell UMC will offer nine week Ramsey financial course
Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone will offer a nine week course in financial planning beginning Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. The class demonstrates how to get rid of
New Hope United Methodist pageant winners
New Hope UMC held its first 50th State Pageant in 32 years. The first was held in 1984 with Sheila Forts declared the winner. This year’s winner was Melanie Danise
Church, Peachtree City
Holy Trinity’s fall GriefShare sessions start August 17
Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City will again offer GriefShare to the community this fall. Both morning and evening sessions will be offered. GriefShare is a non-denominational Christ-centered
Church, Tyrone
GriefShare starts at Dogwood
Dogwood Church, 975 Ga. Highway 74 North in Tyrone, will offer a 13-week GriefShare support group on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 10. The group will
Columnists, Opinion
This and that
When I am king of the world, I will make it an iron clad rule that if you are able to vote but have never done so by the age