Outdoor burn ban begins May 1
Peachtree City officials issued a statement this week reminding residents that their last day to burn yard debris this spring is Saturday, April 30. The annual outdoor burn ban begins […]
2016
Going to the dogs
Participants line up ready to start the annual Bark For Life of Fayette County, which took place April 24 at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree City. The American Cancer Society event
Fayette résident honored with CF Star Award
The Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation awarded Fayette County resident Nick Pettis with its annual CF Star Award. The award is given annually at the Georgia Chapter’s Volunteer
Foundation provides funds to support foster children
The Fayette County Area Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., recently presented the Bloom Our Youth, Inc. Board of Directors with a $1,500 donation earmarked for helping the
Activities this week at local stations
The final week of National County Government Month includes a number of family activities scheduled at fire stations throughout Coweta County – one each night the week of April 25-29.
Learn CPR and AED skills
CPR and AED certification training will be offered Monday, May 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Join Jeff Felmet with
Columnists, Opinion
Mixed martial arts death
Anyone who has ever seen a mixed martial arts professional contest has to conclude that it is one of the most brutal sports currently on the scene. In fact, I
Columnists, Opinion
The tag office
The flickering florescent bulbs bathed the narrow hallway in surreal shadows of light and dark grays. A feckless breeze struggled through the lone air-conditioning grate, located some 10 feet above
Columnists, Opinion
My mission
My mission By Rick Ryckeley The project seemed simple enough: install fencing along the newly constructed walkway in our backyard. A 12-foot section of the walkway has a steep drop-off,
Columnists, Opinion
The smarmy business of politics
In 1988, I became involved in the local political scene. I had never been involved in politics and decided that I would get involved. So, I joined the Fayette County
Learn to get rid of clutter
“Declutter Your Life” is scheduled from Friday, April 29 at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). It’s time for spring cleaning. Mary and Danielle
Gator spotted in Flat Creek
This photo was taken the morning of April 20. According to the photographer, who works in Peachtree City, the alligator makes his home in Flat Creek adjacent to Hwy. 74
German program completed
Mcintosh and Starr’s Mill High School just completed their GAPP (German American Partnership Program) requirements for this year, according to a spokesperson. Both schools welcomed 21 German students to live
Local business sponsors first-year teachers
Most teachers spend a significant amount of their own money to stock their classrooms with books, learning materials, and supplies. On average, teachers shell out up to $600 a year.
Weinhardt named TOTY
A hush came over the crowd at the annual Fayette County Teacher of the Year celebration as school superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow made his way to the podium. The seconds
Students earn service academy appointments
Multiple students from Fayette County who were nominated by U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson to attend military service academies have received appointments. Isakson held a reception April 17 in Atlanta for
Children’s Village hosts celebration event
More than 200 people came together April 21 to celebrate the completion of new facilities at The Children’s Village at Christian City. Thanks to generous support from the community, a
Storytelling event June 4
The Southern Crescent Storytellers, a cluster group of the Southern Order of Storytellers, will present Father Goose Brigade Storytelling for all ages Saturday, June 4, 2-4 p.m. at the Peachtree
Coweta Pets of the Week
Kitty is a terrier mix who has been at the shelter nearly one year after being confiscated as part of a cruelty case. She is bright-eyed, loving and sweet with
What to know about bears in spring
As the weather warms, sightings of multiple types of wildlife potentially increase. This could include black bears that might be seen in or around your neighborhood this spring and summer,
On Patrol in PTC — April 8–15
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (April 8–15). Masked seat dumpers escape after chase — It was
A day for the birds
Brenda Bean of Parrot Productions was accompanied by a few of her exotic birds at the 2016 Hawaiian Run Thingy sponsored by AVPride and held at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree
Senoia to be site of filming of King story
Zombies from “The Walking Dead” will soon be joined in Senoia by the cast and crew of “Rainy Season,” a fully-authorized film adaptation of the story by Stephen King. The
Arrest made in multiple burglaries
A Peachtree City man has been arrested in connection with burglaries and attempted burglaries on April 8 in Fayette and Fulton counties in which he drove the get-away vehicle. Sean
Dealing with wildlife in city
Peachtree City Clerk Betsy Tyler shared some key information regarding a recent alert for citizens to be aware of the presence of various kinds of wildlife in the area, even
Heritage Days proclamation
Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa Fleisch recently presented a proclamation signifying April 30 and May 1 as World War II Heritage Days in the city. Receiving the proclamation was Commemorative Air
Coweta makes wastewater management change
A vote by the Coweta County Commission now puts decentralized wastewater systems in Coweta County under the ownership of the Coweta County Water and Sewerage System. The current Coweta County
Citadel alumni host annual muster
Members of the Southside Atlanta Citadel Club from Fayette and Coweta counties and other locations recently held the the club’s annual muster in Newnan. The muster honored 213 Citadel graduates
Educators honored for STEM efforts
A total of 115 Coweta County School System educators were honored for their efforts to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education to their students during the third annual
Alcohol awareness
Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa Fleisch, left, on April 7 stands with AVPride representative Michael Mumper during a presentation on Alcohol Awareness Month designed to bring awareness to the penalties involved
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Joseph Peter Piazza, age 61
After an extended battle with Leukemia, Joseph Peter Piazza passed away on April 19, 2016 in Fayetteville, Ga. at the age of 61. He leaves behind his wife, Cynthia Piazza;
Meet the mayor April 27
Layette Senior Services will host a “Meeting with the Mayor” Wednesday, April 27, 1-2 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail)). Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa
Jobless rate down in March
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Three Rivers region in March was 5.6 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 5.9 percent
Baby fair is June 4
Piedmont Newnan Hospital will be hosting a “Babies in Bloom” baby fair Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the hospital, 745 Poplar Road in Newnan. The event will include