DEealing with clutter
The other night I was looking for something in my home office. He more I looked, the more files I went through. In fact, I found two boxes and one […]
Columnists, Opinion
2016
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Dr. Carl Ulbrich, DO, 67, of Peachtree City
Dr. Carl Ulbrich, DO, 67, of Peachtree City, Ga., died unexpectedly, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his home. Carl was born January 5, 1949 in Troy, Mich. to Dr. Albert
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Ollie Ree Peacock, 91, of Peachtree City
Ollie Ree Peacock, 91, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away May 11, 2016. She was born in Andulusia, Ala., the daughter of the late Ebb Green and Lucille Green Powell.
Officer assists in saving life of student
The efforts of teachers and public safety officers on May 12 saved the life of a 19-year-old student at the Joseph Sams School in Fayetteville. Fayetteville Police Department spokesman Mike
North Fayette traffic collision claims life of Atlanta man
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a May 12 traffic fatality on Milam Road in north Fayette County that claimed the life of an Atlanta man. Sheriff Barry Babb
Southern musical history discussed May 19
“Is It True What They Say About Dixie? Southern History Through Song” is the title of a program by the Newnan Coweta Historical Society scheduled for Thursday, May 19, at
Cleanup event is May 21
Keep Newnan Beautiful will be hosting its local “Great American Cleanup” event in conjunction with Keep America Beautiful Saturday May 21, 8 a.m.-noon. It will begin at City Hall. Volunteers
Notable students and grads
The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Britain Ingram of Fayetteville for the NBCC Minority Fellowship Program-Addictions Counselors (MFP-AC). Ingram is a
This weekend’s road closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout Metropolitan Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes, I-285, and I-20 will require lane closures,
Fayette PRC receives grant
The Heritage Community Foundation presented a grant to Luci Hough, director of the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center (FPRC). The $1,600 grant will be used to purchase 32 car seats for
Fayette sailor honored
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Kersan Sorhaindo of Fayetteville receives the Sailor of the Day award from Capt. Greg Huffman, USS John C. Stennis’ (CVN 74) commanding officer, and Command Master Chief
Bermuda official visits local schools
Bermuda Secretary of Education Valerie Robinson-James visited two of Fayette’s “Leader in Me” elementary schools to see first-hand how they are using the program to create a culture of student
Garden safety at May 16 meeting
“A Garden of Trust” is scheduled for Monday, May 16, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Gardens are a wonderful place
Memory screenings May 17
Fayette Senior Services will offer memory screenings Tuesday, May 17, 1-4 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Memory loss, what’s normal and what’s not?
Chorale to perform May 14
The Southern Crescent Chorale makes its 13th appearance at the Southern Ground Amphitheater with the music of Frank Sinatra at the “Ol Blue Eyes” concert Saturday, May 14, at 8
PTC teen lands major movie role
Jessi Case, 16, grew up in PTC, acting since 5 Fayette County’s ties to Hollywood can be seen in more than one of the top films now playing at the
The Walking Dead cast members lend a hand in PTC traffic collision
Two members of the cast of “The Walking Dead” came to the assistance of motorists in Peachtree City involved in a May 12 traffic collision at Ga. Highway 54 West
State track champions crowned
Two athletes from Fayette County came home with state championships from last weekend’s GHSA state track meet in Albany. Alyssa LeClaire of McIntosh won both distance events, the 1,600- meter
Local team wins tournament
A travel basketball team made up of Fayette County athletes, the ELW South Future Stars, won the North Forsyth Shootout YBOA tournament. On the bottom row, from left, are Camden
FCHS Tiger to play college basketball
Jaylon Cheffin of Fayette County High signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Toccoa Falls College. He is pictured with mother Karen Gullatte, stepfather Clint Gullatte, sister Taylor
Camp registration underway
The Starr’s Mill Panthers will be hosting their 2016 Volleyball Camp June 6-8 from 12:30-3:00 p.m. It is open to rising 2nd-9th grade girls and boys. The cost is $50
Your tax bill likely will be higher this fall, maybe much higher
The Great Recession is over: Average Fayette home values increase 8.5% over last year; some readers report assessments rise 15% to over 25% [Did your property tax assessment increase exceed
State to evict Flat Creek Floyd from PTC home; alligator to be relocated
Say goodbye to Flat Creek Floyd, the popular in-city alligator. You liked him too much. The notoriety received by the alligator that took up residence in Flat Creek in south
Fayette high schools lag Coweta scores; elementaries are 13th best
Middle schools 18th best in state; but high schools 56th out of 180 systems Fayette high schools’ most recent test scores lagged those in neighboring Coweta County, while test scores
Congressional candidates unite against IRS, tax code
Takeaways from District 3 forum • ANDERS — ‘What you see is what you get’; no political experience but will bring leadership. • CRANE — ‘Our values are under assault’;
Hello, Dolly, it’s nice to have you back
The May 5 meeting of the Peachtree City Council came with a proclamation recognizing long-time resident Dolly Morgan on her 100th birthday. Morgan was at the podium with Mayor Vanessa
63% of all PTC crimes are thefts, 11% burglaries
The Peachtree City Council as part of the continuing series of workshops for 2016 met May 3 to hear reports such as those dealing with law enforcement and fire and
BoE member Presberg pushes to spend reserves for pay raises
Where will money come from next year? “That depends on what happens next year,” Presberg said in response. [See related letter to the editor.] It will soon be time for
Ognio fails to persuade Fayette to allow target shooting on 10 acres
Opposed by Oddo, Barlow, Rousseau A lengthy discussion regarding firearm use on residential property yielded no new action by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners last month, as a proposed
Kedron celebrates Georgia STEM Day
Students and teachers at Kedron Elementary celebrated Georgia STEM Day May 6 by hosting their own schoolwide STEM Day. Students in grades kindergarten through fifth participated in a variety of
Wired Up set for June 10
The Summer Wined-Up will take place Friday, June 10, 5-9 p.m. in downtown Newnan. It is a wine walk, and various downtown businesses host the event to serve as a
FCSO investigator honored by MADD
Members of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office attended the 12th annual Golden Shield Honors Banquet, sponsored by MADD of Georgia, April 28 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Investigator Brennan Kersey
Race set for June 11
The time is approaching for the annual Old Courthouse 5K presented by The Georgia Civitan Foundation and the Fayette County Civitan Club. For more than 23 years, runners from all
Coweta Pets of the Week
Sailor is a neutered buff tabby who is bright-eyed and beautiful. On top of that, he is already fixed and combo tested negative, which means his adoption fee is reduced