Free movie Oct. 9 at amphitheater
The third free Moovie Night of 2015 presented by Fayetteville Main Street is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, at the Southern Ground Amphitheater. The selection is “Draft Day” starring Kevin […]
Lifestyle
Information for caregivers of dementia patients
Fayette Senior Services is hosting a special program for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease or late-stage dementia at its Peachtree City location (Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). It is
Support group for breast cancer fighters/survivors
A breast cancer support group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5:30-7 p.m. at Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, 1267 Building (West Entrance), Third Floor, 1267
Army Band to perform Nov. 8
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The United States Army Band & Soldier’s Chorus for a complimentary concert Sunday, Nov. 8, at
Blood drive Oct. 6
The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary will host an American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the 1279 building at the hospital, in Conference Room C
Breastfeeding class for new moms
Breastfeeding Basics provides information to expectant couples on the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby, correct positioning and latch, milk volume expectations and breast pumps. The class will also
Edgefield Baptist hosts cancer awareness walk
The annual Edward Franklin Thomas Cancer Awareness Walk at Edgefield Baptist Church is Saturday, Oct. 10, beginning at 9 a.m. Warmups begin at 8:30. The walk was previously named the
Christmas with Elvis set for Dec. 5
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “Christmas with Elvis” Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Joseph Hall’s show touches both the young
Class covers basics of caring for a newborn
Baby Basics, open to expectant mothers and their spouses or partners, provides information and guidance related to the care of the newborn. Topics discussed include bathing, diapering, burping, feeding, calming
Dance classes offered by Fayette Rec Dept.
The Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department is offering classes in West Coast swing and ballroom dancing in the coming weeks. Both are open to teenagers and adults. West Coast
Cooking demo at hospital fitness center
Nancy Jaworski, owner of My Chef Nancy, will present a healthy cooking demonstration Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fitness Center. She will highlight the
Shocked by diagnosis, Fayette woman just wants her life back
For the majority of her life, Fayetteville’s Tamarah Currie lived her life to the fullest. She worked, tried to eat well, exercised and spent quality time with her family on
Things to Do-Oct.1-Oct.29
October October 1 The Edward Jones office of Richelle Mathis will be hosting a free dinner seminar on “Understanding Social Security”. This event will be held at Tim’s Country Kitchen
Shooting range temporarily closed
The 100-yard public firearms shooting range located at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, Georgia will temporarily close beginning Oct. 20, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’
Lecture on plants Oct. 20
The Fayette County Master Gardener Association invites the public to a free lecture Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10:15 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Road in Peachtree City. Jason
Honorary starter named for Peachtree City Classic
The Peachtree City Running Club has announced that the Honorary Starter for this year’s race will be George Barthel, who has run the Classic 15K the past eight consecutive years.
Piedmont Fayette hosts stop-smoking program
If you’ve had trouble in the past trying to stop smoking, the Freedom from Smoking program can provide you with the skills and support to quit smoking for good. Using
Local leaders attend retreat
Directors from Fayette County’s two charitable health care clinics attended the Georgia Charitable Care Network’s (GCCN) recent gathering Sept. 25-27 in Jekyll Island. It was sponsored in part by Piedmont
Deer-vehicle collisions increase during breeding season
Fall is prime breeding season for deer across Georgia. It’s also when drivers are more likely to hit deer that run into the road, according to a new study from
Protect backyard flocks from avian flu
Avian influenza has not currently been detected in Georgia. While the commercial poultry industry in Georgia has the greatest risk in terms of potential for loss, it also has multiple
CPR class for healthcare providers
Piedmont Fayette Hospital will host an AHA Healthcare Provider CPR class Saturday, Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Conference Room C of the 1279 Building. This course is for healthcare
Piedmont Newnan extends fitness benefits to UWG Newnan
The University of West Georgia and Piedmont Newnan Hospital are excited to announce that they have signed an agreement to extend membership to the Piedmont Newnan Fitness Center for the
Fall Quilt Expo coming Oct. 8-10
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society will present its first-ever Quilt Expo Oct. 8-10 at the Depot History Center on East Broad Street. The expo is being organized in conjunction with the
Cinderella’s story retold Oct. 24
In a grand new fall season production adding to the popular Friends of Wadsworth series, Newnan Cultural Arts Commission will present “Rags to Riches,” an evening of musical theater featuring
Piedmont Newnan announces new board members
Four new members have been appointed to the Piedmont Newnan Hospital board of directors. Kay Crosby, M.D., Jarrod Huey, M.D., Andrew McDonald, M.D., and Jim Thomasson officially begin service this
Bears getting ready for winter
At this time of year, bears are preparing to den up for the winter, and in order to do so, are seeking large quantities of high-fat food to get them
Backyard Talk is Oct. 13
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ October Backyard Association Talk, “Landscape Design with Native Plants” by guest speaker Nancy S. Beckemeyer, is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7
Choral concert set for Oct. 22
Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will present “An American Celebration” Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at The Griffin Auditorium, 234 E. Taylor Street
Cotton Pickin’ Fair coming Oct. 3-4
The Cotton Pickin’ Fair is a unique art, antiques, & crafts festival created by the Gay Family in 1972 on the family farmstead in Gay, Ga. This fall it is
Piedmont Fayette offers Maternity Center tours
Maternity Center tours at Piedmont Fayette Hospital provide expectant families an opportunity to see the center’s labor/delivery and mother/baby units. Information will be provided about the admission process and questions
Plant sale coming Oct. 3
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers Fall Plant Sale is Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the greenhouse, located behind UGA Extension – Coweta County, 255 Pine Road
Play opens Oct. 1 at MHS
McIntosh Theater presents “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” (50 plays in 90 minutes) Oct. 1 and 3 at 7 p.m. in the McIntosh High School Auditorium. Based
Generational Lifestyle Showcase Sept. 26
The 2015 Generational Lifestyle Showcase, presented by Friends of Southside Seniors and hosted by Fayette Senior Services, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the FSS facility
Tritle performs Sept. 29
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts hosts organ virtuoso Kent Tritle for a complimentary event Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Newnan.