Murray recognized as Student Leader
Fayetteville resident Tahir Murray has received national recognition by being named a 2016 Bank of America Student Leader. The Student Leaders program is part of Bank of America’s Summer Youth […]
2016
Church hosts concert on square
Fayette County’s Fellowship of Love Church hosted its first Love Songs Concert last weekend on the square in Fayetteville. “The community enjoyed an evening of pop, jazz, R & B,
Notable students and grads
Kyra Parks of Fayetteville and Chelsea Alexis Green of Riverdale have been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University. Ciara Elizabeth Wood of Newnan has been named to the
Students earn Faculty Honors
The following students earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2016 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 4.0 academic
On Patrol in PTC — June 10-16
The following general summaries of some daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (June 10-16). Wanted: Fake cop beaters — A real cop
Will the band be banned to asphalt?
A group of McIntosh High School band booster parents spoke at the June 17 meeting of the Fayette County Board of Education to offer their opinions about what they said
Bomb scare clears store at The Avenue on Thursday
A retail store in at The Avenue in Peachtree City specializing in clothes and items for children received a bomb threat on June 23. The store was subsequently cleared for
Tyrone’s top cop gets accolades
Tyrone Police Chief Brandon Perkins has received a recognition by the International Association of Police Chiefs (IACP). Perkins and the police department will be featured in the September isse of
Drone provides stunning views of MacDuff Parkway
A picture is sometimes worth a thousand words. That is the easily case with the drone video of the work currently underway on the expanse of the MacDuff Parkway extension
Tyrone reveals SPLOST 2016 projects list
The potential approval of a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) by the Fayette County Commission has municipalities generating list of projects if the issue is put to a
Fischer Crossing is now headed for a Tuesday vote
The Coweta County Commission on June 28 will hear a previously continued proposal to establish office and retail space on a portion of a 29-acre parcel at the Fischer Crossing
Coweta Pets of the Week
Ginger is a Labrador retriever mix – a happy, loveable girl who’s easygoing and sweet. She is friendly and loves everyone she meet. Not even a year old yet and
Myers now an Eagle Scout
Colin Myers, seen here with scoutmaster Wilvor Butler, is an Eagle Scout. The honor was recently bestowed upon him by the Flint River Council of the Boy Scouts of America
New Auxiliary board members
The new slate of Board members for the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary are (from left): Pat Bauer, director at large; Yurapan King, director at large; Lillian Cain, membership secretary; Adele
PFH receives gift from Auxiliary
For 19 years, the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary has played a significant role for the hospital. The group, nearly 250 members strong, volunteers in multiple departments at Piedmont Fayette, seven
Runoff voting site announced
County officials have issued a public notice that there will only be one advance voting site for the July 26 runoff election. Voters can cast their ballots at Fayette County
Yacht Rock Revue is July 3
The Yacht Rock Revue is scheduled to perform Sunday, July 3, at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. Billed as “the greatest show on surf and the finest tribute to 70’s
Georgia Tech announces Dean’s List
The following local students have earned the distinction of Dean’s List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Spring 2016. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a
‘A First Look’: ‘Walking Dead’ restaurant opens to adoring group of fans
The newest visitor from Hollywood met the Old South Tuesday, and the results look promising. “Nic and Norman’s,” a restaurant brought to you by two of the big names in
Columnists, Opinion
Beach vacation preparations
The title of this story is not “Our Beach Vacation,” and for good reason. Before one actually can dip their toes in sand, plunge into the ocean, enjoy and relax
Columnists, Opinion
A new call for gun control
Once again, the opponents of the 2nd Amendment are using a national tragedy perpetuated by a radical Islamist to argue for additional gun control. Not even one day went by
Obituaries, Regional
James Earle Donaldson, III age 85
Mr. James Earle Donaldson, III age 85 of Brooks, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Eternal Hope Hospice. Mr. Donaldson was born in Memphis, Tenn. on August 30,
Magistrate judge sworn in
Christy A. Dunkelberger was appointed as Magistrate Judge, Post 1, June 13 by Christopher C. Edwards, Chief Judge of Fayette County Superior Court. Shortly after the appointment, Dunkelberger was sworn
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, I-75, and the Express Lanes will require lane closures,
Surgery helps mom walk again just in time for son’s graduation
Prior to undergoing surgery at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Rhonda Manos struggled to walk, tie her shoelaces and complete basic activities. Additionally, she feared she might be unable to attend her
Local student to be featured during Care-a-Thon
A student from Tyrone will be featured in the upcoming WSB Care-a-Thon, a 37-hour radio event benefiting research and programs at the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s
Big Giveaway set for June 25
Peachtree City Church of Christ is hosting its first ever Great Big GIVEaway Day, a garage sale of sorts that’s open to the entire community. It is scheduled for Saturday,
GSU names Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized nearly 2,600 students for excellence in academics on the 2016 Spring Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have
Notable students and grads
The University at Albany-SUNY has named Brianna Caddle of Riverdale to the Dean’s List for this semester. Noah Anderson Duncan of Fayetteville (B.S. in mathematics) and Emilyn Jane Gjertsen of
Superintendent Barrow defends more money for fewer students
BoE adopts $192.8 million budget; 3% pay hike for teachers, staff; schools to add 42 new positions The FY 2017 budget for the Fayette County School System was adopted June
PTC man found dead in his pool Sunday
3rd Fayette drowning death in June A Peachtree City man was the victim of what police are terming “a possible drowning” in his pool on June 19. He was discovered
Man fires 3 shots at PTC pit bull attacking woman, child, 2
Dog jumps 4-foot fence to chase grandmother and toddler A June 16 incident involving a homeowner firing at a pit bull that entered his yard and chased his wife and
4 motorcycles, sandwich shop safe, $50K worth of hair weaves and beauty products stolen
The week of June 14-20 came with burglaries in Fayetteville and unincorporated Fayette County and three entering autos in Peachtree City. The burglary in unincorporated Fayette came on June 19
In the Market for a bride
Market Day in downtown Fayetteville always provides the chance to find a bargin. Yet on June 18 the event included a marriage proposal to one of the vendors. Katherine Sumpter,