Valet parking now at hospital
A new service at Piedmont Fayette Hospital is expected to provide extra convenience for patients and visitors. Recently the hospital began offering valet parking weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 […]
Lifestyle
Firearms deer hunting season starts Oct. 17
The sense of anticipation that comes prior to the opening day of firearms deer hunting season is a feeling that many will have this week. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 17, and
Winter gardening discussed Oct. 20
“A Garden Within” is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10-11 a.m. hosted by Fayette Senior Services at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Vegetable and herb gardening
Surgery helps Sharpsburg man stay active
Before Ronald Buchsen, Sr. had total knee replacement surgery at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, he worried he would have to give up his daily ritual of long-distance walking – a healthy
Conference to provide info for medical pros
“Mission Possible: Nursing Survival 2015” is a day-long conference geared toward RN’s, LPN’s and paramedics. It is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Peachtree Christian Church, 500
Learn about investing Nov. 20
Fayette Senior Services presents “Lunch & Learn: The Ups and Downs and All Arounds” Friday, Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail).
Harrison has upcoming book signings
Newnan author W. Terry Harrison Book Signing Event will be signing copies of his new book, “The Apostle Paul Returns,” Oct. 24 from 1-3 p.m. at Christy’s Cafe, 30 Perry
Things to Do- Oct.14-Oct.31
October October 14 Students from throughout Fayette County will be joining thousands of other youth on athletic fields all across the nation today to share their Christian faith with fellow
Support group for dementia caregivers
Sixty Plus Dementia Caregiver Support Group will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1:30-3 p.m. in the Thomas F. Chapman Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Designed to be both informational
Holiday tips at Nov. 18 meeting
Fayette Senior Services will present “Surviving the Holidays” Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-noon at its Peachtree City location (Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). The holiday season is often referred to
FSS helps gets ready for winter
Fayette Senior Services will present “Switching Gears to Winter” Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. After a hot, humid summer there
Dementia event Nov. 17
A “Virtual Dementia Tour” is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). It’s hard to understand what
Broadway Boys perform Oct. 18
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The Broadway Boys Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. Billed as one of the hottest male
Info on brain health at Oct. 13 event
“Brain Health University” is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m. hosted by Fayette Senior Services at the Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. Meghan Lowry with Heritage
Infant CPR class Oct. 19
A class on Infant CPR and Choking will be offered at Piedmont Fayette Hospital Monday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. for a fee of $10. This is an infant CPR
Learn Thanksgiving shortcuts at FSS event
Fayette Senior Services is sponsoring “Thanksgiving Shortcuts” Monday, Nov. 16, 2-3 p.m. at its Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Cooking Thanksgiving dinner can be overwhelming, no
Miller in Wadsworth production
Atlanta Braves fans will see a familiar face and hear a familiar voice in the upcoming production of “The True Story of Cinderella” Oct. 24 at Newnan’s Wadsworth Auditorium.
Suds on the Square is Saturday
The Kiwanis Club of Fayette County is sponsoring its second Fayette County local craft beer and local wine festival, Suds On The Square. The event is October 10 from noon
Musical set for Oct. 30-31
Southside Theatre in Fairburn is producing “Tapestry – the music of Carole King” Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at 8 p.m. Robert Ray, a 1970 graduate of Campbell High School
Learn to care or loved ones without guilt
Fayette Senior Services is hosting “The Guilt Trip” Friday, Nov. 13, 12:30-4 p.m. at its Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). “When did the roles reverse? I
Author discusses retirement alternatives in new book
Author John Sipple announces the nationwide release of his new book, “Fourth Quarter,” where he advises his readers to not retire but retool and release their experience and wisdom to
Bariatric seminar Oct. 17
The Bariatric Informational Seminar is the first and required step in the bariatric program. The seminar, open to ages 18 and up, will discuss: statistics and treatment of obesity; risks,
Class provides childbirth info
Childbirth Preparation is an all-day class offering information on recognizing signs and stages of labor; planned/unplanned cesarean births; induction and augmentation of labor; and pain management options such as relaxation,
Taking action to stop cancer
Detective Joanna MacPherson, a member of the Fayetteville Police Department since 2007, says she will likely undergo a double mastectomy at Piedmont Fayette Hospital next year to beat breast cancer
FMGA meeting is Nov. 17
Charles Andrews will be the speaker at the Nov. 17 Fayette Master Gardener Association meeting, scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Bridge, 225 Willow Bend Road in Peachtree City. Andrews’
Final program in series is Oct. 20
“Fried Green Money: Film & TV in Georgia” is the concluding program for the Georgia Humanities Council-funded series, “The Reel Past,” sponsored by the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society. NCHS concludes its
Things to Do-Oct. 8-Oct. 29
October October 8 The Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club will hold their next meeting today at 6 p.m. at Green Ginger, 200 Market Place Connector, Peachtree City. We look forward
Alzheimer series coming in Oct.
Fayette Senior Services is presenting “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease – for caregivers for those in Middle Stage Dementia” on three consecutive Wednesdays (Oct. 7, 14, & 21), 12:30-2:30 p.m. at
Support group for new mothers
Baby Dayz is a free monthly informational group led by Piedmont Fayette Hospital Lactation Consultant Jan Mannion, RN, that offers support to mothers of infants up to one year old.
End-of-life planning covered at Nov. 6 meeting
“The Gift of Preparedness” is the title of a program sponsored by Fayette Senior Services Friday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh
Planting natives is subject of Backyard Assn. meeting
Georgia’s native plants have withstood the test of time. “Before the development of the nursery industry, dogwoods, redbuds and other native plants with nice flowers and foliage were the only
Show set for Dec. 12
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. One of the most popular
Class for new siblings
Sibling Class is a one-hour class for siblings, ages 2-10, accompanied by an adult. Topics include what to expect when Mom is in the hospital and when the baby comes
Bluegrass show set for Nov. 7
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts bluegrass star Sierra Hull featuring?Ethan Jodziewicz & Justin Moses Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. Sierra