Story Con coming Sept. 26
The big cities may have Comic Con and Dragon Con, but Peachtree City Library’s Story Con is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, right here in our backyard. The Southern Crescent […]
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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
Founders Day fest starts Sat.
The 39th Founders Day Festival in Tyrone is scheduled for Sept. 12-19 with a week full of activities for all ages. It will kick off with the first-ever Amateur BBQ
Dean receives DAISY Award
A recent patient of Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s infusion center nominated Della Dean, RN, for a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. Dean was recognized in July as part of a
Deer season opens Sept. 12
Archers will get the first opportunity at bringing home a deer beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Last year, 128,545
Johnny Mercer lecture Sept. 26
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Georgia Archives and History will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. The purpose is to elect new board members and
Georgia-sold beans recalled
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans distributed in Georgia due to potential health risk. Georgia Department
Former NFL player a driving force for Auxiliary
Richard “Dick” Cunningham found football late, relatively speaking. He played high school ball for only one year, but it was enough to land a scholarship to attend the University of
Morgan to lecture Sept. 10
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts Ron Morgan Thursday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m. for a coffee & lecture. He is one
Crandell to lead writing workshop
The Fayette County Public Library invites the public to attend a free writing workshop titled “Telling the Truth with Story: Writing Fact and Fiction,” Tuesday, Sept. 15 7-8:30 p.m. Led
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
Free outdoor events throughout Ga.
No matter if you spend a lot of time outdoors or are brand new to such recreational activities, you will most certainly enjoy any of the many FREE celebratory events
Fall Peach Jam set for Oct. 10
Noted Atlanta poet Collin Kelley will lead the Fall Peach Jam poetry workshop Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. until at least 2 p.m. Poets and aspiring poets, age 18
Meltzer to appear Sept. 16 in Newnan
Best-selling author Brad Meltzer will visit Barnes & Noble in Newnan Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. to note the release of his newest book for children, “I am Helen
Things to Do-September 3-September 28
September September 3 The Fayette County Retired Educators Association will host its first meeting of the year today at 10:30 a.m. at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center.
Book signins Sept. 20 at library
Eddy Crumbley will sign copies of his book, “A Six-Pack for Success,” Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library. The book describes pitfalls to avoid if
Community fundraiser Sept. 19 in Brooks
An event scheduled for Sept. 19 will have the dual purpose of raising awareness for an autoimmune disorder called PANS/PANDAS and helping secure the needed ongoing treatment funds for 10-year-old
BBQ contest at Founders Day
The 39th annual Tyrone Founders Day Festival will include a first-ever Amateur BBQ Cook-Off Contest scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, 3-8 p.m. at Shamrock Park, 947 Senoia Road. Contestants will
New fitness center offerings unveiled
Piedmont Newnan Hospital has added a new group exercise room to its Fitness Center as well as expanded class offerings. Hospital officials are touting the center’s convenient location in downtown
ACOF announces auditions, workshop
A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions will hold open auditions Wednesday, Sept. 16, for the Halloween musical “The Little Witch of Wichita.” It is billed as a “colorful show that
Nuts sold in Georgia recalled
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts distributed in Georgia due to potential health risk. Georgia Department of
B-17 joins Atlanta Warbird Weekend
A B-17, “Memphis Belle,” will join dozens of World War II warbirds on the tarmac at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport Sept. 12-13 for the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing 2015 Atlanta Warbird
Novel explores time travel
“The only thing that ever remains constant is the blue butterfly. Every time the current reality goes swirling out of sync and I am transported to another time and another
Turner picked for theatre program
Sara Turner of Peachtree City is one of 39 recent college graduates awarded positions in Actors Theatre of Louisville’s 44th Apprentice/Intern Company. An alum of the Savannah College of Art
Book signing set for Aug. 29
Author Joyce Mitchell of LaGrange will be signing copies of her book, “Selfish Little Bob, Selfish No More!” Saturday, Aug. 29, 1-3 p.m. at A Betterway Cafe, 320 Dividend Drive
Dove season opens Sept. 5
What field will you be at on the opening day of dove season? Who will be with you? The Georgia dove season opens at noon on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015.
Good crowd for monthly walk
A small crowd took to the path at Newnan Utilities Carl Miller Park Aug. 22 for Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Walk with a Doc, led by Richard Jadick, D.O., urologist at
Piedmont Physicians ENT now open in Newnan
Piedmont Physicians has announced the addition of Mark McClinton, M.D., who has a new practice called Piedmont Physicians ENT, specializing in otolaryngology and ear-nose-throat. Dr. McClinton has 13 years
Gain medical info Aug. 24
“Unraveling Old Wives Tales” is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. We’ve all heard a decent
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.
Walk with a Doc Aug. 22
Piedmont Newnan Hospital continues its season of Walk with a Doc with Richard Jadick, D.O., a urologist with Piedmont Physicians Urology. Dr. Jadick is considered the most decorated physician of
Park visitors volunteer for free admission
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Georgia’s state parks and historic sites are inviting citizens to volunteer for a variety of projects Saturday, Sept. 26. The statewide “Your State
Deadline near for deer quota hunts
Looking to participate in a deer quota hunt this fall? Be sure to get online soon. An online quota application must be received before midnight Sept. 1, according to the
Big time of year for butterfly center
September is Blue Morpho Butterfly Month at Callaway Gardens’ Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. Typically there are more than 1,000 tropical butterflies of various kinds flying freely throughout the conservatory;