Dragon boats spotted, but no alligators
Alligators were nowhere to be seen July 9 at Lake McIntosh, but dragons? That’s another story, and there were plenty of enthusiasts training for the upcoming Rotary Club Dragon Boat […]
2016
Locust Grove man charged with statutory rape, molesting a child
A Locust Grove man was arrested June 11 on charges of child molestation, sodomy and statutory rape. Emmett David Bennett, 26, of Chuli Road, Locust Grove, was charged with
Physical therapy company settles federal claims of billing fraud
The U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina has settled claims of healthcare fraud with Drayer Physical Therapy Institute LLC, a company that has two offices in Peachtree City
PTC planners approve 4 industrial park buildings
The conceptual site plan for a parcel of industrial-zoned property to be the home of 104,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and warehouse space was approved June 11 by the Peachtree
Airport authority cancels July meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Peachtree City Airport Authority, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 14, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 11, at
NNLC takes top prize at parade
The New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) won first place in the Golf Cart Division of the Peachtree City 4th of July parade for the fourth year in a row. Their
Teaching students about similarities and differences
After years of offering a cultural arts program that focused primarily on the performing arts, a couple of Braelinn Elementary parents recognized the need to include cultural competency activities so
Huddleston teacher wins VFW award
The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 9949 in Peachtree City named Paula Nellessen, a fifth-grade teacher at Huddleston Elementary, the first-place recipient of the post-level Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship
ACOF announces auditions for musical
A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions invite young and old to join them for auditions of the Georgia premiere of “Madagascar, A Musical Adventure.” All ages from 6 years through
Newman Storytellers to meet July 28
Larisa McMichael, the leader of the Newnan Storytellers, has announced that the next meeting will be Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at the McRitchie Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St.
Fayette 12-year-old sings at Braves game
Jaclyn Hester, a 12-year-old student at Rising Starr Middle School, was invited by the Atlanta Braves to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” June 29. She is a vocal student at
Transportation Committee sets 2016 schedule
Fayette County’s Transportation Committee met July 5 and, as part of the agenda, adopted a meeting schedule for the remainder of 2016. Future meetings are as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 2,
Go inside film industry July 26
“A Life Behind the Scenes” is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Tammy Williams, owner of
Construction advisories in Peachtree City
Here are some things to look out for when driving through Peachtree City. WASA Sewer Line Project in Wynnmeade – Work begins this week along Tower Rd, Wynnmeade Parkway, Fortress
Gerresheimer reports earnings boost
Gerresheimer AG, one of the leading partners to the pharma and healthcare industry worldwide and with a considerable presence in Peachtree City, performed in accordance with expectations in the second
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
Fayette schools move up in state ranking
Georgia’s report on schools’ “climate” released last month show that all of Fayette’s schools earned either a five or four star rating, meaning that they are fostering a positive and
Scouts return from Philmont
Twenty-three scouts and adults from Boys Scout Troop 175 out of Peachtree City returned July 10 from a two-week high adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. The
Free boater safety class July 30
The Fayette County Marshal’s Office, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will host a boater education class Saturday, July 30, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Fayette County
WHS students visit Germany
A group of 18 German language students from Whitewater High spent two weeks this summer in Oschersleben, Germany where they lived with host families, and spent time touring local businesses
Tips and makeovers July 21
“Makeup Chic” is scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Join Paula Hyatt with Merle Norman in
International festival seeks vendors
The Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking artisans, performers, and food and craft vendors with an international flair. The 2016 International Festival and Rotary Dragon Boat Races have
Fishing for catfish is a summer treat
How about planning to catch your next meal? Fishing for catfish is a great way to put some delicious meals on the table. Whether you are an experienced angler, a
Columnists, Opinion
The war on cops
There was never a more appropriately named book than “The War on Cops” by Heather Mac Donald, published a few weeks ago, on the eve of the greatest escalation of
Columnists, Opinion
The race narrative
In just the last few days, two African-American men were shot and killed by non-African-American police officers in Minnesota and Louisiana and five non-African-American police officers were shot and killed
Columnists, Opinion
Reactin’ takes time
It is with earnest intention and optimism that I arise each day and assemble my “to do” list. Somewhere between coffee and barn chores, the day claims its independence, thumbs
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Let’s add food for kids on weekends
I am writing to respond to the article “Helping Our Hidden Hungry in Fayette” published Wednesday, June 29, 2016. I am thankful three area Catholic churches deliver summer lunches to
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Time to fundamentally change our government
The British people have voted to leave the European Union. They have spoken and the issue is probably over. The leadership in the UK was opposed to BREXIT so the
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Councilwoman Brewer: Follow-up to Title I concerns
This is a follow-up to my previous letter about free and reduced lunches (FRLs) in the city of Fayetteville schools. I would have responded earlier, but I just got back
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Hillary Clinton shows she’s above the law
We have witnessed corruption and hypocrisy in action in the FBI Director’s decision not to recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton for mishandling classified information. The current administration is starting
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Let Dennis Chase continue his research at The Ridge
I was understandably disappointed to learn that Mr. Dennis Chase and his colleagues and students had been forced to abandon a long-standing project to study and protect the box turtles
Church
July 4th tradition continues to inspire
Take an enthusiastic dose of red, white, and blue, then add a large heaping of heat and humidity, and you have a good representation of the 2016 edition of the
Church, Fayetteville
GMCM’s revival starts tonight
Golden Moments Christian Ministries (GMCM) will hold its summer revival services tonight through Friday, July 13 through 15. The Rev. Lean Stanley of Heaven Bound C.OG.I.C. in Fayetteville will
A musical week in North Carolina
Twenty members of First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City recently attended the Montreat Worship and Music Conference in Montreat, N.C. The week-long conference was filled with classes for choir and