Open position on planning board
The Region Six Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases Regional Planning Board is a volunteer body composed of three members appointed by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners and […]
2016
Departure plays June 10 at The Fred
After eight years together, Departure has been called the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation – replicating the look, sound and feel of the original ‘80s rock super
GOP women’s group meets June 16
The Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club will meet for lunch Thursday, June 16, at 11:30 a.m. at Crosstown Grill, 620 Crosstown Road in Peachtree City (in the Braelinn shopping center).
Hunting regulations approved
Thanks to a new earlier approval process by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations were approved for the 2016-17 season by the Board
2-year-old drowns in Lake Peachtree
A 2-year-old child drowned in Lake Peachtree on June 5. Police and firefighters responded to a Loblolly Circle address but could not save the youngster who had been found in
On Patrol in PTC — May 13–26
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (May 13–26). School’s out, let’s beat up that kid — So
Taser cop had checkered PTC police past
A case being reviewed by Coweta County District Attorney Pete Skandalakis pertaining to the tasing death of a man off Interstate 85 by two Coweta County deputies in November 2015
Senoia’s day to shine
Flags were waving and the 116th Army Band played as thousands flocked to downtown Senoia for the Memorial Day Parade. The parade was one of many events that always make
Unemployment rate continues to plummet
When it comes to state unemployment figures, the picture in Fayette and Coweta counties continues to look remarkably good. Both counties in April showed jobless numbers well below 5 percent.
City SPLOST talks continue
A discussion on projects to include in a potential SPLOST (special purpose local option sales tax) continued at the June 3 meeting of the Peachtree City Council and will continue
High achiever
Sharpsburg resident Aidan Digby, 14, recently received the Superintendent’s Award from his school for organizing the Best Buddies Club that works with mentally and physically-impaired children. Aidan is active in
Local student gets scholarship
Georgia Power announced last week that Charles Austin has been selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship from the company. He is one of 21 deserving students statewide who were selected
Market opens June 8
The Coweta County Farmers Market will open for the season June 8. It is hosted each Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and offers locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey,
Free skin cancer screening June 9
A screening for skin cancer is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 4-7 p.m. at the Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Medical Plaza (next to Piedmont Newnan Hospital). Members of the
Ride for Toby is July 23
The “Ride for Toby” is scheduled for Saturday, July 23, at the Fayette County Courthouse, 1 Center Drive in Fayetteville. The purpose of the event is to support a family’s
Post 105 awards students
At the 2016 Fayette County High School Senior Awards ceremony, two graduating seniors were recognized by Fayette County Post 105 with American Legion School Awards. Kaylee Satterwhite and Malik Forbes
REACH students complete project for Panasonic
Students in the school system’s “Reaching Educational and Career Heights” (REACH) program were commissioned by the human resources department at Panasonic in Peachtree City to produce a paperweight promoting their
Group donates $3,800 to Kenya project
On the evening of March 31, the Business Women of Fayette & Coweta hosted the Hoedown for Champions, featuring barbeque, country line dancing and a cake auction. Hoedown for Champions
Brazie to speak June 28
Samantha Brazie will present “Thriving in a Man’s World” at the next Business Women of Fayette and Coweta evening meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 28. In her presentation, Brazie will
Braelinn fifth-graders move up
The Braelinn Elementary School fifth-grade class graduated May 20. The 102 students had a ceremony followed by the Panther Walk through the halls of the school. Then they changed into
Summer Wined-Up is June 10
The Summer Wined-Up is scheduled for Friday, June 10, 5-9 p.m. in downtown Newnan. The Summer Wined-Up is a wine walk, and various downtown businesses host the event to serve
Columnists, Opinion
10 play park lesson
Nothing brings back fun memories of youth faster than taking small children to the play park during the summer. While enjoying the shade under a covered pavilion, you can watch
Columnists, Opinion
Not all lives are equal
A serious tragedy very nearly happened this week at the Cincinnati Zoo. Somehow a 4-year-old child escaped from his mother and wound up in the gorilla compound where he was
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Wayne C. Franz, of Peachtree City
Wayne C. Franz, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on May 31, 2016. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. Andrews In
PTC cops ask for help with ID
Peachtree City police are asking for the public’s help in identifying this man who burglarized Braelinn Elementary School during the evening hours of June 1. If you have information regarding
Detour at Hood Ave. and Hwy. 92 coming June 8
A portion of the west side of the Ga. Highway 92/Hood Avenue realignment project in Fayetteville is expected to open on June 8. The partial opening will route Hood Avenue
Thompson to speak to Rotary June 6
The Coweta-Fayette Rotary Club will host Fayette County State Court Judge Jason Thompson as its guest speaker Monday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Senoia Coffee and Café, 1 Main
Samford announces Dean’s List
The following local students qualified for Samford’s Spring 2016 Dean’s List: Katharine M. Wood of Brooks Megan L. Lamneck of Fayetteville James F. Lowe of Fayetteville Anne F. Walker of
Learn about square foot gardening
“Square Foot Gardening” is the topic of the next meeting of the Coweta County Master Gardeners’ Backyard Association, scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at UGA Extension of
Market Day is Saturday
Shoppers are invited every first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. to Market Day in downtown Newnan to see what unique specialty items the local artisans, artists,
Farm-to-Table benefit is June 9
Southern Conservation Trust’s Farm-to-Table benefit is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at the Scarbrough Preserve in Brooks. This is an annual SCT fundraiser that focuses on fresh
Info about FSS at June 7 event
Get to Know Fayette Senior Services is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 10-10:30 a.m. at McIntosh Place (191 McIntosh Trail). This is an opportunity for anyone interested in becoming as
Marathon Relay is set for June 4
The Peachtree City Marathon Relay is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, beginning at 7 a.m. at the McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex. Teams of four will trade off to complete a
National Trail Day at The Ridge
The Southern Conservation Trust will be hosting the fourth annual National Trail Day event Saturday, June 4, at The Ridge Nature Area to maintain this newly established public multi-purpose trail