Having a dialog about race … again
[Editor’s note: This column was submitted July 13, before the murders of three police officers and the death of the shooter July 17 in Baton Rouge, La.] The sentiments I […]
Columnists, Opinion
2016
Columnists, Opinion
Pence is salt to Trump’s pepper
The announcement by Donald Trump of Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate had not yet been made official last Thursday, but that didn’t stop the hard left from
Columnists, Opinion
Learning from Great Depression
It was the Great Depression that shaped my parents and would, in the years to come, shape my life as well. Because they saw first-hand the deprivation and starvation wrought
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
McIntosh Principal Fine boots MHS band to parking lot curb
A new administrative policy not only risks the safety and welfare of students at one of Fayette County’s best schools, but it also threatens to undermine the quality of education
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Islamic victory can come from within
Possibly we have the most heavily armed citizenry in the world. Any foe would be foolish to openly wage an internal war while we are armed to such an extent.
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Thanks to Fayette law enforcement officers
At a time when police are being vilified and attacked, I want to speak directly to our county law enforcement and I want to say, Thank You! Thank you for
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Evolutionary theory fails to explain so many things
Better by far to embrace the hard truth than a reassuring fable. – Carl Sagan. Good science dictates changing or dropping a theory if it is contradicted by the evidence.
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Harry Bruce Jeffries, III of Fayetteville
Bruce Jeffries, was born to Harry Bruce Jeffries, II and Irene Ripley Jeffries, August 28, 1931, in Denver, Colo. In 1940, the family moved to and stayed in South Charleston,
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Frankie Bell Lyle, 91
Frankie Bell Lyle, 91, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016. She was a resident of Somerby Assisted Living in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., and formerly resided in Fayetteville, Ga.
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Rebecca H. Barbel, 73
Rebecca H. Barbel, 73, passed on to be with the Lord Jesus, Monday, July 12, 2016. She was united in marriage to Daniel M. Barbel who preceded her in death
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Gwin Heartwell Palmer, Jr., 79
Gwin Heartwell Palmer, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Gwin had a great sense of humor that was matched by his love of family and friends
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Carl A. Friedrich, of Peachtree City
Carl A. Friedrich, of Peachtree City, died July 14, 2016. He was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1946 to the late Carl August Friedrich and the late June Thierolf
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Marlene May Tyson Graham, of Fayetteville
Marlene May Tyson Graham, of Fayetteville, passed away July 15, 2016 at the age of 83. She was born in Brookings, S.D., to Melvin and Martha Tyson. She married
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Suzanne B. Cushing, 78, of Fayetteville
Suzanne B. Cushing, 78, died at her home in Fayetteville, Ga. on Sunday, June 26, 2016 after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. She was the daughter of the
Church
Stained glass tour
I’ve written the following “tour” for some of the stained glass windows that frame our sanctuary at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. You can see their pictures on our website
All Saints Anglican adds two new associate priests
All Saints Anglican Church announces the addition of two new associate priests. Father Don Hutchens assumed the role of associate priest for pastoral care and outreach as of July 1,
FFUMC’s mission team returns from Belize
Following a year of preparation, a team of 15 students and adults left Fayetteville First United Methodist Church for Corozol, Belize, on July 10 for an eight-day mission trip. The
Church, Peachtree City
Holy Trinity’s fall GriefShare sessions begin on 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, Peachtree City
St. Christopher’s annual Greek Fest set for Sept. 17
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church in Peachtree City will have its annual Greek Fest Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force Hangar at Falcon Field Airport in
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 07/20/16
‘Won by Faith’ to perform in Fayetteville Friendship United Methodist Church at 1004 Ga. Highway 314(near intersection of Ga. Highway 279) Fayetteville, will host the gospel group “Won by Faith”
PTC Presbyterian volunteers at Midwest Food Bank
Phoebe Taylor, Toni Dyer, and Candy Carson (L-R) of First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City, volunteer their time and service at Midwest Food Bank as one of the community outreach
Church, Peachtree City
PTC Presbyterian’s 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 friendly and will begin at
Things to Do-July 20-August 13
July July 20 “Fire Rescue Heroes” is scheduled today from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Deputy Fire Chief Tom Bartlett
Columnists, Opinion
Bastille Day in Fayette
The recent events in France on their Independence Day celebration were heinous, indeed. When six French visitors to Fayette County celebrated Bastille Day 27 years ago it was a glorious
Supporting local law enforcement
Members of the Tamara Bourne Team with Keller Williams visited the police station in Peachtree City recently, bringing Starbucks coffee and plenty of pastries to “encourage our local law enforcement
FRMS band performances announced
The Flat Rock Middle School Symphonic Band, directed by Matthew Price, has been invited to perform this fall at the Southeastern United States Band Clinic at Troy University in addition
OSHA violations covered at Safety Council meeting
Kristen Butler of Georgia Tech’s Occupational Safety and Health Cooperative Programs Office was the guest speaker at the June meeting of the Coweta County Safety Council. In her slide presentation,
Leadership Coweta class announced
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber has announced the members of its 2016-2017 Leadership Coweta class. Believing that strong leadership is an essential ingredient in the continuing development of a community, the Chamber
Mabra receives two ‘Under-40’ awards
State Rep. Ronnie Mabra (D-Fayetteville) was recently selected by the National Bar Association (NBA) as a recipient of the “Top 40 Under 40 Advocates” award. He was also named to
Learn about FSS at Aug. 2 meeting
“Get to Know Fayette Senior Services” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 2, 10-10:30 a.m. at the Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 191 McIntosh Trail). Join in these monthly meetings to
Prince tribute July 22
The Legend of Prince Lives on July 22 at The Fred The Purple Xperience, a five-piece Prince tribute band hailing from Minneapolis, has been zig-zagging around the country since February
Coweta Pets of the Week
Lenny is a loveable Labrador retriever mix described as a “happy, tail-wagging, silly little wiggle-worm.” This young sweet fellow is always up for a good belly rub. ID # A032973.
Adoption Luau set for Aug. 6
The not-for-profit Newnan-Coweta Humane Society is hosting a “Bow Wow Meow Adoption Luau” scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 50 companies and individuals are sponsoring the
Deadline near for gator hunt applications
Don’t miss your chance at a hunt like no other. Quota applications must be received by July 31 if you want a chance at hunting a Georgia gator. According to