Education for better sleep
“The Power of Sleep” is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Sleep and rest may be […]
2016
Columnists, Opinion
The apathetic suicide of the West
Maybe you believe that Hillary would have been in a richly deserved jail cell long ago were she not a protected Democrat. Maybe you believe the reason a dubious candidate
Columnists, Opinion
Progressives and cultural reality
It is common progressive doctrine that equality of outcomes is a cultural imperative. It is socially just to progressives for people to have generally the same amount of wealth and
Columnists, Opinion
A shadow cabinet for Trump
Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has broken just about every political rule and precedent this election cycle, so what difference would it make if he broke one more?
Columnists, Opinion
The closed minds of liberals in our universities
Jason Riley has now joined the long and distinguished list of people invited — and then disinvited — to give a talk on a college campus, in this case Virginia
Columnists, Opinion
Looking for a good bed
When we decided to visit the few remaining members of Tink’s family who live in Connecticut and New York, we chose to drive. Yes, it’s 15 hours in a car
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Don’t lower millage rate for our schools
Recently, Fayette County Board of Education Chairwoman and candidate for reelection Marion Key has suggested that given our current financial position we could consider reducing our school tax millage rate,
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
We want Trump to get the job done
This story has been circulating the Internet attributed to different authors; some of it is the commentary of others, some paraphrased; however our raccoon infestation story is true. So $15,000
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Patrick Raymond Frechette, age 55 of Fayetteville
Patrick Raymond Frechette, age 55 of Fayetteville, Ga. and Salem, Mass. passed away peacefully on Sunday May 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family following a long illness.
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Connie Hale, 87, of Peachtree City
Connie Hale, 87, of Peachtree City, passed away May 9, 2016. She was born in London, England, to George and Gertrude Knowles. She married Walter T. “Jack” Hale and
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Shirley Yvonne Brown, 80
Mrs. Shirley Yvonne Brown, 80, passed away on May 8, 2016 at Franklin Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, Ga. after an extended illness. Shirley was born in Jacksonville, Fla., on September
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Elizabeth Dumas Brown of Fayetteville
Elizabeth Dumas Brown of Fayetteville passed away May 3, 2016. She was born December 5, 1918 to the late Perlas and Janie Lou Dumas of Fayette County. She was preceded
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Marlene Ginn Hodge, 65, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Marlene Ginn Hodge, 65, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Hodge was born in Royston, Ga. on May 17, 1950, daughter
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Joseph A. Cera, Jr., of Peachtree City
Joseph A. Cera, Jr. died on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at his home in Peachtree City with his wife, daughter and several family members by his side. He was born
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Darwin Pelley, Jr., 82, of Sharpsburg
Mr. Darwin “Pat” Pelley, Jr., 82, of Sharpsburg passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1934, in Waterloo, Iowa. Pat served in
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Claudia Jean Middlebrooks, 85, of Fayetteville
Claudia Jean Middlebrooks, 85, of Fayetteville passed away on May 6, 2016 at her home. She was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas. Her life was devoted to helping
Fayette County, Obituaries
Patricia Annette Carreker, of Fayette County
Patricia Annette Carreker, wife of Tom Carreker of Fayette County, passed away May 7, 2016 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Pat was preceded in death by her
Obituaries, Peachtree City
George Kadel, 90, of Peachtree City
George Kadel, 90, of Peachtree City, passed away April 27, 2016. He was born on April 20, 1926 to Amanda and John Kadel. He was raised in Mamaroneck, N.Y. as
Church
Ask Father Paul – The Bible and marriage
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible The Bible and marriage Dear Father Paul: Where exactly in the Bible is the definition of marriage? — Don
Holocaust Remembrance Day honored with visit from Auschwitz survivor
It wasn’t your usual, run-of-the-mill guest speaker. How often does one get to meet and hear a survivor of the horrible death camps of the Holocaust? Last week, Rabbi Yossi
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 05/11/16
Holly Grove plans fish fry, yard sale Holly Grove AME Church will host a fish fry and yard sale on Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy
Church, Peachtree City
Holocaust remembered with joint service in PTC
A Holocaust Remembrance Day event happened Sunday, May 1, at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City. For the last 14 years, Congregation Bna’i Israel of Fayetteville and Christ
FPC seniors visit Atlanta History Center
Fayette Presbyterian Church’s senior group took a trip to the Atlanta History Center last week. The Extra Special Presbyterians, or ESPs, carpooled to the historic Buckhead exhibition and toured the
Church, Peachtree City
Christ Our Shepherd to offer VBS, Lutheroad Day Camp
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City invites families with children to register for two weeklong events: Vacation Bible School and Lutheroad Day Camp. Vacation Bible School is June
Church, Sharpsburg
Cokes Chapel will host Grow Day Camp in June
Grow Day Camp is coming to Sharpsburg again this summer. Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church on Lower Fayetteville Road is a 2016 host site for Grow Day Camp. Beginning
Things to Do-May 13-June 4
May May 13 The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is celebrating its 20th year in Fayette County. This year’s Relay For Life event is today at Sandy Creek High
Columnists, Opinion
This and that
It was one year ago this week that some dear friends saved my life. They appeared in my living room and let me know they felt there was something wrong
Construction projects and traffic advisories
Peachtree City officials have announced the following construction advisories: Coweta-Fayette EMC is clearing vegetation along its lines in the right-of-way around town this month. The contractor for AT&T will be
Workshop for elementary teachers
Elementary teachers across all grade levels and disciplines took part in the Alliance Theatre Arts Integration Day held at the LaFayette Education Center in Fayetteville, which was made possible through
NNLC officers named
The Peachtree City Chapter of New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) announced its summer/fall officers this week. The Executive Board includes (from left) President Tessa Hill, 1st Vice President Trish Nolan,
Roundup supports Children’s Village
A grant of $5,820 from Coweta-Fayette EMC Operation Round-Up covered the cost of carpet replacement at The Children’s Village at Christian City, a safe haven for victims of abuse, neglect
Fludd honors scholarship winners
State Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) announced the recipients of the 2016 Fludd Scholarship Award, which is available to graduating high school seniors in south metro Atlanta who plan to attend
Military talk in Senoia
Author, historian, reenactor, volunteer and public servant medal award winner Nicky Hughes from Frankfort, Kentucky, will be the guest speaker at the Senoia Area Historical Museum Thursday, May 12, as
School first in metro area to implement SMALLab
No longer is the media center at Spring Hill Elementary just a quiet space where students sit and read or conduct research. It is an active learning environment that combines