PTC Council decides how to spend $37 million it doesn’t yet have
$2.5 million stake in $40 million arts center on PTC’s SPLOST list The Peachtree City Council on June 16 approved the items to be included on the city’s SPLOST (special […]
2016
Remembering the victims
Seventeen-year-old event organizer and Fayetteville resident Kallie Edwards (L) speaks to a crowd that attended a June 18 candlelight vigil at the old courthouse in Fayetteville to remember the shooting
Starr’s Mill grad excels at teaching, gets Texas award
A product of Fayette County’s schools is impacting students hundreds of miles away and has been honored by her peers for her exemplary work. Miranda Tacoronti was named 2016 Elementary
Fayetteville Dairy Queen to be torn down, then rebuilt
The Dairy Queen on North Glynn Street has long been a retail landmark in Fayetteville. It’s slated to be torn down this summer. But Blizzard lovers and DQ enthusiasts need
Abbington Square vote delayed for compromise talks
The county’s longest running zoning drama will not be settled until at least July 7. The Fayetteville City Council voted Thursday night to table the controversial proposal by Rea Ventures
Chamber of Commerce pitches ‘branding’ for Fayette to PTC Council
A presentation on Fayette County “branding” by Fayette Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlotta Ungaro resulted in the Peachtree City Council on June 16 approving a $10,000 commitment for
Fayette ready to revise land use plan for Starr’s Mill area
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will reconsider proposed guidelines for the Starr’s Mill Historic Overlay District and Overlay Zone as part of the agenda for its June 23 regular
Ageless Wellness performs successful stem cell treatments in Peachtree City
Sponsored Feature Dr. Jamie Walraven, Medical Director of Ageless Wellness Center and Stem Cell Center of Georgia in Peachtree City, addressed the Cell Surgical Network (CSN) Affiliate Conference in Beverly
Heat-related illnesses discussed at safety council meeting
During the hot summer months, companies will want to make sure their employees avoid heat-related illnesses, Tomas Motiejunas of Orizon IPE told members of the Coweta County Safety Council at
Red Cross hosts local blood donations
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer.
Heritage grant to JSS
The Heritage Community Foundation presented a grant June 13 to executive director Amy Murray, principal Katie Lauter and grants manager Andrea Nelson of The Joseph Sams School. The $2,000 grant
Pfaffman now an Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America Troop 201 and Scoutmaster Dan Kuchenbaker announced recently that Cole Pfaffman has obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. His Eagle project was completed at Heritage Christian
Freedom Celebration is June 26
A special Freedom Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Coweta County’s Centre for the Performing and Visual Arts. Guest speakers include: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Brian
Mahaffey Orthodontics makes local kids smile
Sponsored Feature Nearly 60 public and private elementary and middle school students from Fayette and Coweta counties are “All Smiles” heading into summer vacation this year, thanks to Dr. Michael
GSU announces President’s List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized 1,340 students for excellence in academics on the 2016 Spring Semester President’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at
Von Strantz concert July 7
Touring artist Von Strantz is stopping in Senoia to play July 7 at the Senoia Coffee & Cafe. They are a female Indie rock duo from Indianapolis. The sound of
Birthday party in downtown Newnan
The community is invited to celebrate Independence Day in downtown Newnan during the 4th of July Parade scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park (Temple Avenue Park)
State-funded pre-K program now at Huddleston Elementary
Huddleston Elementary has been awarded a Georgia lottery-funded pre-kindergarten program for the 2016-2017 school year. Students will be selected for the program by a lottery drawing. Registration for the lottery
State parks offer affordable star-spangled celebrations
Grilling burgers in the shade and camping under the stars are some of the favorite July 4 activities offered in Georgia’s state parks and historic sites. Want to learn about
Veterans giving out flags for parade
Who better to hand out American flags July 4 than a veteran? Continuing their long-running tradition at the Peachtree City 4th of July Parade, the five military veterans groups of
Movie showing June 24
Fayetteville Main Street presents “Cinderella” as its first free Moovie Night of the year Friday, June 24, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Southern Ground Amphitheater. Families are encouraged to
City items up for auction
Peachtree City is accepting bids on www.Govdeals.com for a variety of items, including vehicles, equipment, electronics, and bicycles (owners may still retrieve by contacting Robert Bautista at the Peachtree City
Decade Days coming this summer
This summer, the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society wants to take visitors on a blast from the past with “Decade Days.” The first theme, Sounds of the 60s, will allow you to
Meeting set to discuss DUI court
The Fayette County Issues Tea Party will host Superior Court Judge Jason Thompson at its monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at the Whitewater Creek amenities
Church
Done for me lately?
Sure, we acknowledge that Jesus did a lot of wonderful things for people way back then and there, but we’re being bold enough today to ask the question, “Yes, but
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 06/22/16
Love Songs concert planned Fellowship of Love Church (FOLC) will host a free “Love Songs” concert “at the Downtown Fayetteville Square (corner of Ga. Highways 85 and 54) on Friday,
Church, Fayetteville
All Saints Anglican summer music camp starts next week
All Saints Anglican Church will conduct its annual free children’s Christian Music Camp June 27 – July 1st. The camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. daily and
Church, Fayetteville
Free concert set for June 29
All Saints Anglican Church will host a free concert, open to the public, on Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. Soprano, Chelsea Buyalos and guitarist, LeeLee Hunter, both graduates of
Successful VBS
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City hosted over 100 children from the church and community in its Vacation Bible School. The theme this year was Deep Sea Discovery and it
Church, Tyrone
Hopewell UMC welcomes Jenny Anderson as new pastor
Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone welcomed a new pastor to its pulpit on Sunday, June 19, at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Jenny Anderson formally joined the Hopewell family. Anderson grew
CTK’s James Taylor elevated to ‘Canon of the Church’
The Rev. Doctor James C. Taylor, Peachtree City, was installed as a Canon of the Church in services at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg, on June 5.
A week at Lutherock Camp
Youth and leaders from Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City spent a week at Lutherock Camp and Conference Center near Newland, N.C. They spent mornings studying together, and
Interfaith dinner well attended
Nearly 100 visitors attended an interfaith dinner at Fayetteville’s Islamic Community Center (ICCA) on Saturday, June 18. Fayetteville Mayor Edward Johnson, Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb, Fayette County Commissioner David
Columnists, Opinion
After Orlando, fundamental questions
I sit here with a knot in my stomach and tears rolling down my cheek as I reflect on the recent terror attack in Orlando — the worst terror attack