Sharing stories about Newnan
Newnan celebrated Georgia Cities Week April 17-23. The theme was “Go To Town,” showing the importance of a central gathering place for people and communities. This is the 17th year […]
2016
Student creates winning T-shirt design
Students in Debbie Forrester’s Intro to Digital Media classes at Fayette County High were invited to design the team T-shirt for the Fayette County Special Olympians who will be competing
Visitors educated at Earth Day event
Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers participated in the 2016 Earth Day Festival April 23 on Shakerag Hill in Peachtree City. Visitors to the UGA Fayette County Extension booth learned
Coweta Pets of the Week
Payne is an American bulldog mix who is described as a lovebug, eager for affection and companionship. He is ready for his forever home. ID # is A032212. Kennel #
Deaf academic team places at nationals
The Starr’s Mill High Academic Bowl Team for the Deaf represented Georgia at the 2016 National Academic Bowl for Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students at Gallaudet University,
Children present musical
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fayetteville received the musical program of their children of The Kids’ Music Company April 24, entitled “The Sailor’s Bible,” telling the Bible stories of
Rinnai America employees raise funds to fight ALS
The employees of Rinnai America, the number-one selling brand of tankless water heaters in the United States and Canada, have selected the Georgia Chapter of The ALS Association for one
Rose show coming up
The South Metro Rose Society is putting the final touches on preparations for its 31st Annual Rose Show May 14-15 at Fayetteville Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 870 Redwine Road.
TSA highlights successful year
It was a first for a middle school in Fayette when Bennett’s Mill Middle formed a Technology Student Association (TSA) at the beginning of the school year. TSA is an
County installing automatic hydrant flushers
The Fayette County Water System is installing 18 automatic hydrant flushers in its water distribution system. The units are an effort to improve water quality by reducing the length of
April safety road check involves up to 40 officers
Ga. Highway 85 North near the Fayette Pavilion in Fayetteville on April 13 was the site of a multi-jurisdictional road safety check involving more than 40 officers from across metro
PTC man dies in motorcycle accident
A Peachtree City man died May 1 in Senoia after a collision between his motorcycle and a vehicle on Ga. Highway 16. David Harris, 22, was pronounced dead at the
Top grade for patient safety
New Hospital Safety Scores, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S. health
Kelly in concert May 7
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and singer Lisa Kelly hails from Dublin, but she will bring her world-class performance to The Fred in Peachtree City May 7. Best known to audiences worldwide
Orchestra wins first place at festival
The sixth-grade Silver Strings Orchestra at Bennett’s Mill Middle dominated the Music in the Parks Festival at Six Flags Over Georgia, taking home the top prize in their division. The
Church group thanks public safety personnel
A “thank you” luncheon was hosted recently by the Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) of Fayetteville First Baptist Church. The group recognized the Fayetteville Police Department and the Fayette County Sheriff’s
Church hosts May 14 event
Holly Grove AME Church is hosting a fish fry and yard sale Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be Southern-fried fish plates, sandwiches, baked goods and shopping.
Backyard Association to meet May 10
The rare and beautiful Cahaba Lily, also known as the “shoal lily,” is an aquatic flowering plant native to the major river systems of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Now
Local 9-year-old fights hunger
Nine-year-old Andrew Fleming wants to fight hunger in Fayette County – and give you a tasty treat in the process. His organization, Andrew’s Fun and Helpful Community, will sponsor a
Regional winners named
Three Coweta County School System students – from Canongate Elementary School and the Central Educational Center’s 8th-Grade Academy – have been named as regional winners in the Young Georgia Author
Jackson named to NAESP board
Dr. Schwanda Jackson, principal of East Coweta Middle School, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Jackson has been elected
Student makes cut in clarinet competition
McIntosh High clarinetist Alisha Zamore is one of six high school musicians in the world selected to advance to the semifinal round of the International Clarinet Association’s High School Solo
On Patrol in PTC — April 15–22
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (April 15–22). Vandals hit ancient graves — A business neighbor to
Headstones desecrated at PTC cemetery
Vandals recently desecrated an old family graveyard in Peachtree City that includes markers dating back to the mid-1700s. Peachtree City police officers on April 20 were called to the Brown
Bark for Life
The 7th Annual Bark for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society was held April 24 at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree City. Photo/Submitted.
Spillway funds get green light
Funding for the beginning phases of work on the Lake Peachtree spillway were approved April 21 by the Peachtree City Council. The council approved $300,000 for design and engineering work.
East Coweta’s Jackson named to board
East Coweta Middle School Principal Dr. Schwanda Jackson, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Jackson has been elected to
Coweta students win at reading competition
Three Coweta County School System students, from Canongate Elementary School and the Central Educational Center’s eighth grade academy, have been named as regional winners in the Young Georgia Author’s writing
Earth Day
Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers participated in the 2016 Earth Day Festival on April 23 at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree City. Visitors to the UGA Fayette Extension booth learned
Former Sandy Creek student slain
The family of a former Fayette County man living in Chicago is filing suit against a convenience store company in connection with death of their son, a former Fayette County
World War II observation plane crash-lands safely, no injuries
A vintage World War II military observation plane crash-landed safely April 30 in a pasture off Ellison Road in north Fayette County. The pilot and passenger were uninjured in the
Columnists, Opinion
Mist mountain
All now lay quiet in the small southern town. It was as if both the town and the mountain had given up fighting, fallen asleep, and were finally at rest
Columnists, Opinion
The secret to a long marriage
Someone asked me recently, “What is the secret to a long marriage?” I presume they asked me the question because, come September 6 of this year, my wife and I
Candidates for superior court judge, commission report campaign funds
With less than a month to go before the primary elections, it’s getting easier to see which candidates are investing in themselves and how relatively cheap county commission races are