Things to Do-Aug.6-Aug.13
August August 6 The Bow Wow Meow Adoption Luau is today from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Coweta County Animal Control, 91 Self Road in Newnan. It is a fun, Hawaiian-themed […]
2016
Engagements, Peachtree City
Cort-Sterritt engagement
Michael and Kim Cort of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Susan Cort, to Brooks Bradford Sterritt, son of William and Patricia Sterritt of Elizabeth City, N.C.
Rose Society meets Aug. 22
The South Metro Rose Society will meet Monday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at The Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville. All rose growers from novice to
Golf Fore Kids is Aug. 29
The Golf Fore Kids Classic, an annual fundraiser to benefit The Children’s Village at Christian City, is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 29, at Eagle’s Landing Country Club in Stockbridge. The
Grand opening Aug. 13 at The Ridge
After four years of preparations, The Ridge Nature Area grand opening will take place Saturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Southern Conservation Trust and the City of Fayetteville invite the
Cadets win big at Leadership School
Cadets from Sandy Creek High’s Air Force JROTC (AFJROTC) program attended the Converse College Cadet Leadership School in Spartanburg, winning a total of 11 top awards, with one cadet walking
Democratic breakfast Aug. 13
The Fayette County Democratic Party’s Pancakes and Politics breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13, 9-10:30 a.m. at IHOP in Fayetteville. Leonard Presberg will speak about his experiences at the
Black wraps up concert series
Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville finishes out its current concert series Aug. 6 with country superstar Clint Black. Without a doubt, Black has earned his place as one of the
Lunch & Learn set for Aug. 30
“Lunch & Learn: A Step Towards Prepared” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 191 McIntosh Trail). Probate Court
Foundation presents grant to Haven House
The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $3,000 grant July 26 to Marjorie Lacy, executive director of the Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence. It will be used by the Haven
GOP breakfast Aug. 6
The Fayette County Republican Party will host its next breakfast event Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Fayette Event Center, 174 North Glynn Street in Fayetteville. There is an $8 breakfast
Copyright lecture for artists Aug. 6
There will be a free lecture at the Fayette County Public Library for photographers and artists regarding the subject of copyright. It is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-noon
Gas leak prompts evacuation of PTC City Hall, library
UPDATED: Aug. 2, 2 p.m. – Work on the gas leak was completed on Aug. 1 at approximately 4:30 p.m. City Hall and the library opened for business as usual Tuesday
Ortho Atlanta offers innovative, rare procedure
Sponsored Feature With a dozen locations across the metro area, including one in Fayetteville, Ortho Atlanta specializes in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Services include on-site physical therapy, pain management, five
Ortho Atlanta introduces Kevin Park, Spine Specialist
Sponsored Feature With locations in Fayetteville, Stockbridge, Newnan, and around the metro area, Ortho Atlanta’s practice includes physicians and therapists with extensive training and experience in a broad range of
Atlanta Touchdown Club honors Kearney
Julianna Kearney, a 2016 honors graduate of McIntosh High School, won the Whitey Zimmerman Scholarship from the Atlanta Touchdown Club for student athletic trainers and managers at the club’s June
Ready, set…shop!
The Overlook retail area along Ga. Highway 54 West is finally set to open. The recent opening of Chick-fil-A and that of RaceTrac earlier this week will be followed by
Coweta school system announces property tax increase hearings
The Coweta County Board of Education for 2016 will maintain its long-held property tax rate of 18.59 mills. Doing so will amount to a tax increase due to rising property
Cart tunnel maintenance continues in Peachtree City
Peachtree City’s contractor is performing tunnel maintenance that will require several path tunnels to close temporarily. Work will be performed at night, with setup at 8 p.m., tunnel closure at
Coweta County to upgrade its website
The Coweta County government website is about to get an upgrade. Commissioners on July 19 voted to approve a $46,500 update by Vision Internet Providers. County Administrator Michael Fouts during
Senoia sets hearings on tax increase
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Senoia announces its intention to increase the 2016 property taxes it will levy this year by 5.11 percentage over the rollback
Good job!
Peachtree City Clerk Pam Dufresne on July 21 was recognized by Mayor Vanessa Fleisch and the Peachtree City Council for her 15 years of service to the city. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Coweta Pets of the Week
This week’s featured pets are all of the pets at the Coweta County Animal Shelter. Officials hope that with a countywide population of 138,000+, the community can empty the shelter
Charity golf tourney Aug. 30
Flat Creek 9ers Ladies Golf league will host a Charity Golf Tournament Aug. 30 to benefit Fayette County Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy. The tournament is open to Flat Creek
Garden club to meet Sept. 6
The Peachtree City Garden Club will host its first fall meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Road in Peachtree City. Come hear
McIntosh student on national tour
A McIntosh High School student is touring the country this summer as a member of the Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps, and is competing in shows across the nation as
Gastroenterologist to lead Aug. 13 walk at Piedmont Newnan
Community members are invited to participate in Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s August Walk with a Doc featuring Mubashar Munir, MD. The walk will take place Saturday, Aug. 13, 8:30-9:30 a.m. This
Rotary hosts Crying Towel Luncheon
The Rotary Club of Peachtree Hosted its 12th annual Crying Towel Luncheon with all five head coaches from Fayette County’s public high schools discussing their school’s upcoming seasons. From left
Adoption Luau set for Aug. 6
All of Coweta is invited to attend the Bow Wow Meow Adoption Luau, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This Hawaiian-themed event features sponsored pet adoptions designed to
Learn about photo taking Aug. 24
“Picture Perfect Moments” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). The world of digital photography is
Sweepstakes to award college cash
In an effort to encourage Georgia families with young children to save for their children’s college education, the Path2College 529 Plan is giving children in Georgia an opportunity to win
Columnists, Opinion
A platform for my vote
The Republican and Democratic conventions are, for better or for worse, over. The only two candidates that have any chance of being elected are now Hillary Clinton (D) and Donald
Columnists, Opinion
A snowball’s chance
There’s a heat dome covering the South. Clear blue skies means another day without rain. The once lush soft green grass has now all turned crunchy brown. There’s no rain
PInewood Group looks to sell for $426 million
British-based Pinewood Group in a July 28 release said it reached a takeover agreement with property investment firm Venus Grafton for approximately $426 million. That said, business at Pinewood Atlanta