Planning commission doesn’t; get to City Hall by 6 p.m to discuss downtown apartment proposal The controversial proposed apartment complex on the border of Fayetteville’s downtown gets its first public […]
[CORRECTED] — In this strange political year, I decided to cast my ballot early, before I could change my mind — three or four times. My votes came up short
The 2015-2016 school year in Fayette County has come to a close. And with the end of the school year it is time to take a look at the valedictorians
Fifth-grade students at Peachtree City Elementary School recently participated in the annual Wax Museum, a fun presentation allows students from all grade levels to “meet” different historical figures. Students research
Pinewood Atlanta Studios is presenting “The Spotlight Series,” a series of outdoor screenings shown at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Amphitheater, 301 LaFayette Avenue in Fayetteville, where guests can enjoy an
Nathaniel G. Cutler is shown receiving a Certificate of Commendation and his first set of gold bars from Major Ray Chastain, U.S. Army (Retired), president of the Georgia Mountain Chapter,
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
Peachtree City residents, businesses, civic groups, churches, and politicians may begin registering Thursday, May 19, for a spot in the annual July 4 parade. Fayette County groups can begin registering
Beginning German students at Whitewater High conquered the Level 1 National German Exam administered by the American Association of Teachers of German. A total of 13 students received awards of
The Tinseltown Theater in Fayetteville will begin enforcing a “parental escort” policy as of Friday, May 20, according to a release by the Fayetteville Police Department. The policy is in
A Unity Walk sponsored by the Women’s Ministry of Flat Rock AME Church is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, at McCurry Park in Fayetteville. The event is free although donations
Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Darlington will lead the first Walk with a Doc of 2016 this Saturday, May 21, in Peachtree City. Registration for the walk will begin at 8 a.m.
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners recently issued a proclamation declaring May American Stroke Month. They asked all citizens to familiarize themselves with risk factors of stroke and to know
My son Jonathan is graduating from seminary Saturday, May 21. We’re proud of his accomplishment and anxious to see where God opens a door of service. I remember my
Fayette Family Church, in connection with Christians United for Israel (CUFI, will offer a free three-part screening of “Israel Through the Looking Glass.” The presentation will begin at 7 p.m.
Rising Star Baptist Church will celebrate a milestone Sunday, May 22 — its 100th anniversary — and the community is invited to join in the celebration. Along with a historical
Carol Kent to speak at FBCPTC First Baptist Church Peachtree City, will host best-selling author Carol Kent on Thursday, May 19, from 6:30-8 p.m., speaking on “Embracing a New Kind
Three young people were confirmed on May 1 at Word of God Lutheran Church in Peachtree City. Shown above (L-R) are Pastor Jeffray Greene with Katie Petersen, daughter of Mr.
The community is invited to join Peachtree City United Methodist Church on Memorial Day weekend when the congregation welcomes Dr. Robert G. Tuttle Jr., M.A., and Ph.D. retired E. Stanley
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City invites families with children to register for a weeklong event — Vacation Bible School. VBS is June 27-July 1, from 9 a.m.-noon.
Faith Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg will host its annual Soccer Camp for rising Kindergartners through rising sixth graders (fall 2016), Monday, June 20 – Thursday, June 23, from 9 a.m.
Joni Vickers and Stephen Elliott were married on April 16, 2016, at Summerour Studio in Atlanta. Joni is the daughter of Jeff and Paula Vickers of Peachtree City, the granddaughter
James John Kantor II and Melinda English Kantor of Peachtree City announce the engagement oftheir daughter, Joshelin Lee English Kantor, to Sean Patrick Heaton, both graduates of McIntosh High school.
Last week, Fayette County lost two prominent people that many of the county’s newest residents may not have known. Connie Hale, who served on the Fayette County Board of Education
Standing on principle, not to mention common sense, is so rare these days that when someone does it they make headlines. That’s because you can quickly be labeled a “bigot”
The 1940 presidential election centered on potential U.S. entry into World War II. In 1860, Lincoln and Douglas, along with two other candidates, squared off over chattel slavery and state
There are two Bibles that sit, always untouched, on the fireplace mantle in our living room. They are delicate and old, yellowed pages are falling from them, the black tabs
In a recent letter to the editor, Neil Sullivan expressed concern about lowering Fayette County’s school millage rate by one mill, saying that the lost revenue would be detrimental to
Last week I objected to a tax decrease proposal by Fayette County Board of Education Chairwoman Marion Key, given the reductions in classroom staff and increase in class size during
I am imploring the Fayetteville City Council to turn down Brad Bradford’s request for a 254-unit apartment project near the Fayette Hospital. Please consider the ramifications of such a development.
[Editor’s note: In response to a request for information from Fayette taxpayers about property value assessments that exceeded 15 percent above last year’s assessment, we received the following emails. Except
Richard Frederick Apel died at Kindred LaFayette Nursing home on April 30, 2016 from natural causes. He was 91. Mr. Apel was born on September 22, 1924 in New Jersey,
Corwin S. Freeman Jr, 68, of Elgin, Ill., and Peachtree City, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was born in Elmhurst, Ill., and raised in Naperville,
Mrs. Nell M. Huffman, 91, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on May 16, 2016 in Kennesaw, Ga. after an extended illness. She was born in Flovilla, Ga. on October 17,
