When an active shooter comes to your school
The Orlando mass murders remind those of us on the right that western civilization has been under attack since the late 1970s, while those of us on the left are […]
Columnists, Opinion
2016
Columnists, Opinion
How to spot a liberal
I have been a follower of politics since the Carter administration. All these years have taught me that whether they are actors, businesswomen, or life-long politicians, I can spot liberal
Columnists, Opinion
The left and its logic-free zone
Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) recently disclosed that a congressional investigation has found at least 72 employees of the Department of Homeland Security listed on the U.S. terrorist watch list. In
Columnists, Opinion
Living rich, dying poor
It is now that I have reached the age where the wiser generation, those who taught me and mentored me, are starting to take their leave of this world that
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
New tests cloud Fayette rankings
There has been a lot of discussion about the performance of our Fayette County Public Schools in this newspaper and elsewhere. There has been suggestion that our schools are either
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
F’ville, SCT to Chase: No criticism or else
Fayette County’s natural environment just took another hit from organizations you might hope would be protectors of nature. I was into my 9th year of research into the Eastern Box
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
PTC’s anti-floatie rule is unfriendly to young families
Below is a letter I drafted last year reaching out to the director of Peachtree City pools. The letter references my surprise of the “no flotation” rule at the city
Newnan, Obituaries
William David Knighton, Sr., age 70
William David Knighton, Sr., age 70, of Greenville, Ga. passed away June 19, 2016 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Mr. Knighton was born October 18, 1945 in LaFollette, Tenn. He was
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Darryl Royce Chaney, age 72
Darryl Royce Chaney passed away on Tuesday, June 14th at Southwest Christian Care after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Atlanta, Ga., on September 5, 1945. He
Obituaries, Peachtree City
George Tanner, Jr., 64
George “Edward” Tanner, Jr., 64, died on June 20, 2016 from complications following a successful liver and kidney transplant. He was born in Middletown, N. Y., on July 19, 1951,
Fayetteville, Obituaries
John Scott Clower, Sr., age 81
John Scott (Jack) Clower, Sr., age 81, passed away June 20 in Fayetteville, Ga. surrounded by his loving family. A local realtor for over 22 years, Jack was a Mason
Obituaries, Peachtree City
James Leroy Rogers, Jr., of Peachtree City
James (Jim) Leroy Rogers, Jr., of Peachtree City went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the age of 74. Jim was born in
Fayetteville, Obituaries
William James Livsey Jr., 85, of Fayetteville
William (Bill) James Livsey Jr., 85, of Fayetteville Ga, passed away on 18 June 2016. Bill was born in Clarkston, Ga. on 8 June 1931. He graduated from North Georgia
Fayette County, Obituaries
Eleanor Mary Pullum, 90
Eleanor Mary Pullum, 90 passed away on June 18, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Christmas Day in 1925. She is survived by her four children Susan
Things to Do-June 23-July 28
June June 23 Cyberbullying protection, bullying and teen suicide, model school intervention programs, and community anti-bullying initiatives are among the issues that will be addressed in Auburn University’s sixth international
Large turnout for interfaith dinner
Nearly 100 visitors attended an interfaith dinner June 18 at Fayetteville’s Islamic Community Center. “We were pleased and excited to welcome a capacity crowd into our mosque for an evening
Donation for Junior Police Academy
The Rite Aid store at 975 Hwy. 54 donated 26 cases of water to the Fayetteville Police Department to help hydrate thirsty Junior Police Academy cadets. The JPA starts July
Learn healthy cooking June 29
The Peachtree City Library is hosting a free healthy cooking demonstration with Chef Nancy Waldeck of Taste & Savor Wednesday, June 29, at 12:30 p.m. in the Floy Farr Room.
Waffle House CEO to headline forum
Waffle House President and CEO Walt Ehmer will be in Newnan Tuesday, June 28 as guest speaker for the NuLink Early Bird Forum sponsored by the Newnan-Coweta Chamber. Ehmer will
Learn the best diet mix
“Not Just Any Fat, The Right Fat” is scheduled for Friday, July 29, 1-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Get the
FD celebrates 50th anniversary
The Peachtree City Fire Rescue Department has adopted updated elements of their department logo in celebration of this year’s 50th anniversary of the department. The words “50 Years of Service,
Summer Swing set for June 24
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s Young Professionals will soon hit the greens for a day of team building, networking, and playing a round of Crazy Golf, a fun twist on the traditional
NNLC honors Miller
The Peachtree City Chapter of New Neighbors League Club has named Diane Miller as the June New Neighbor of the Month. Miller joined the group in July of 2014. She
Landrum joins Christian City
Newnan resident LaVann Landrum has joined Christian City, Inc., as chief development officer. She will lead fundraising and development efforts for the nonprofit organization with a primary focus on financial
Wildlife class is June 28
The Fayette Extension Office will present a free nuisance wildlife class Tuesday, June 28, 10-11:30 a.m. in Suite 210 of the county administrative building in Fayetteville. The class is free.
On Patrol in PTC — June 6-9
The following general summaries of some daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (June 6–9). Love in the afternoon — The Dallas, Ga.,
MacDuff Parkway to be finished in a year
MacDuff Parkway builder Bob Rolader on June 16 gave the Peachtree City Council an update on the parkway extension. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be complete by July
PTC gets update from development authority
The June 2 meeting of the Peachtree City Council came with an overview and update on efforts by the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) to bring new industrial business to
Tyrone company cited for not paying overtime
Tyrone-based Concrete Supply Company has been ordered by the federal government to pay 45 employees nearly $79,000 in back wages. Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Wage and
Math team scores big win
Lee Middle School’s Math Team for the third year in a row took first place in regional competition during the 2016 season. “It is the first time team members finished
Notable students and grads
William Chandler Raiden of Fayetteville graduated from Andrew College last month. Jordan Ellis of Fayetteville graduated from Furman University in the spring. Amanda Nicholson of Riverdale graduated from Widener University
Totten joins Cornerstone staff
Cornerstone United Methodist Church announced recently that Bobby Totten is the new director of student ministries. He is a devoted husband of 13 years (Fonda) and father of three: Gage
Volunteer information event June 23
The Fayette County Republican Party will host a campaign volunteer information event Thursday, June 23, starting at 7 p.m. in the event center at 174 N. Glynn St. “The mission
Coweta Pets of the Week
Banner is a lovable smooth-coated chihuahua who is less than a year old and ready for a lifetime of love. ID # A032849. Kennel # B-19. Sara is a super-sweet