Randall Homer Morgan, age 68, of Fayetteville
Mr. Randall Homer Morgan, age 68, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away July 19, 2016. He is survived by his wife Anita Morgan of Fayetteville, Ga. and son Brent Morgan of […]
Fayetteville, Obituaries
2016
Columnists, Opinion
Margaret Mitchell
As has been advertised recently, this is the 80th year since the release of “Gone With The Wind.” The movie was shown in Fayetteville first in 1971, which I wrote
Things to Do-July 28-August 15
Things to do July 28 “Farm to Table Living” is scheduled from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). The farm-to-table
Allspine offers innovative options for back, neck and joint pain
Sponsored Feature Many people dread the idea of surgery, especially when it comes to the spine. Yet neck and back pain are surprisingly common and can be debilitating. The good
T-shirt contest added to race activities
One of Promise Place’s major fundraisers is its annual Run to End Domestic Violence, scheduled this year for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. It is a 5K run and one-mile
Did summer vacation impact your driver’s license?
If you survived summer vacation but your Georgia driver’s license did not, the Department of Driver Services (DDS) offers a quick and secure online option for having it replaced. Customers
Store employees volunteer at Christian City
As part of Kohl’s “Go Green” initiative, a group of employees from the Fayetteville Kohl’s store volunteered to spruce up the Christian City Community Garden. The group of seven Kohl’s
Residency checks for all students
To ensure that Fayette County taxpayer dollars are being used to educate students who reside in the county, the Fayette County Public School System is requiring all students to verify
Lifting their voices
Khalil Coleman, right, and George Olverson recently took the challenge and joined the ACT-SO chorus, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Both are 2016 graduates – Coleman from Whitewater High
Citizens Fire Academy starts Aug. 23
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services will be hosting its Citizens Fire Academy starting Aug. 23 and running for nine consecutive weeks, meeting one night a week (Tuesday) 6:30-9 p.m.
Personal security tips at Aug. 16 meeting
“Refuse to be a Victim” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). The most important
Voter registration drive Aug. 13
The Knights of Columbus will be conducting a voter registration drive Saturday, Aug, 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kroger, 134 Banks Crossing in Fayetteville. Anyone who is a resident of
Coweta Pets of the Week
Maldives is a sunny gray DSH tabby baby only three months old.ID # A032797. Kennel # C-28. Amber is an awesome Australian shepherd mix who is quiet and calm –
SMHS grad takes honors in national singing competition
Amy Docalavich, a graduate of Starr’s Mill High School and a musical theater graduate of LaGrange College, recently placed third in a renowned national singing competition. She took honors in
Taylor to vie for another gold
Sandy Creek High graduate Christian Taylor will be back in Rio next month to compete for his second straight Olympic gold medal in the triple jump. Taylor finished second in
Annexation could reshape Senoia
A proposed annexation into the city of Senoia could dramatically impact the city’s eastern border and bring more than 200 homes and new commercial growth to the quickly-developing city. Dennis
City manager leaving Senoia
After overseeing 11 years of explosive growth, city manager Richard Ferry has decided to take his talents to the private sector. Ferry’s last day is Sept.30, and then he will
Summer fun
More than 500 kids attended the WinShape Camp for Communities held July 11-15 at Heritage Christian Church. The camp included sports, recreation, arts, bible study and worship. Photo/Submitted.
Top accident sites revealed
Slow-moving traffic, along with traffic at a stand still, is nothing new in Peachtree City. When it comes to traffic accidents, it should be no surprise that the top 10
PTC settles with former cop for $300,000
It was in the summer of 2015 that former Peachtree City cop Shane Ficalore maintained that the city under former Police Chief H.C. “Skip” Clark violated his rights and retaliated
Coweta County to see net tax increase in 2016
The Coweta County Commission will be holding public hearings on Aug. 16 on a potential property tax increase that would lead to higher average tax bills ranging from $9 to
Kellie Pickler to perform July 29
The Fred continues its Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series Friday, July 29, when country music star Kellie Pickler takes the stage. Kellie grew up immersed in country music
Learn about Zika Aug. 15
“Zapping Zika” is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 15, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Robert Kurbes with the Fayette County Health
The Guess Who coming to Southern Ground Amphitheater
Fayetteville welcomes back the Canadian rockers The Guess Who to the Southern Ground Amphitheater for a concert Saturday, July 30. Opening act is Soulhound from Atlanta. The Guess Who, the
Newnan Citizen Academy to begin registration
The Newnan Citizen Academy will begin registration July 30. The deadline for registration is Aug. 31. The academy is conducted annually in the fall. This year it will begin Sept.
Toastmasters induct new officers
The Peachtree City Toastmasters Club #620570 held its induction of new officers July 18 for the new Toastmaster year (July 2016 – June 2017). Karen Gelhardt, the Area 41 director,
Artist event Aug. 7
Mick Brandenberger will give a brief presentation about his paintings Sunday, Aug. 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the Storytime room of the Peachtree City Library. He and fellow artist Julie
Adoption Luau set for Aug. 6
The Bow Wow Meow Adoption Luau is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Coweta County Animal Control, 91 Self Road in Newnan. It is a fun, Hawaiian-themed
Local garden is certified
Monarchs Across Georgia recently certified the garden of Lou and Chris Faisst of Peachtree City after they met the requirement of planting for pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, beetles,
Notable students and grads
Cara Cook of Peachtree City was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Kristi Freund of Newnan has been named to
Columnists, Opinion
One pair of blue jeans
With a simple click of a mouse, parents can now buy everything needed for their soon-to-be schoolers and have it shipped right to their front door. To say things have
Columnists, Opinion
American traitors
What do the following men have in common? Nidal Hasan, Micah Johnson, Gavin Long, Timothy McVeigh. The first answer is that they were all veterans of the United States armed
Obituaries, Peachtree City
J. W. Doster of Peachtree City
J. W. Doster, age 94, passed away July 19, 2016. He was born March 29, 1922 in Athens, Ga. He attended school in Athens and enlisted in the Navy
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-20 and the Express Lanes will require lane closures, which,