Info on acid reflex Aug. 19
“Unfeel the Burn” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location, The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Acid reflux is very common among […]
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Young actors out in force for film festival
The Fayette Film Festival is gathering top young actors to inform and educate the audience at its July 31 film panel and screening. The event, created to raise money to
Nurses honored with DAISY Awards
Three Piedmont Newnan Hospital nurses were named recent winners of the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Michelle McLain, RN in PACU/Surgical Services, Yvette Shushok, RN in the ER, and
Travel program set for Aug. 17
“A Travel Guide to Georgia” is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location, The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Join Dawn Ogden
Pink Posse going strong
Ten years ago this fall the small south Fayette County town of Brooks was host to a new kind of “struttin’.” Alice Ramsey, a recent breast cancer survivor, was inspired
Things to Do-July 25-Sept.10
July July 25 Amazing Grace Community Resource Center is sponsoring a Community Back-To-School Bash today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 949 Pointe South Pkwy. There will be health screenings, anti-bullying
Queen Nation plays the Fred July 24
There is little doubt among the pure rock community that the legendary band Queen and lead performer Freddie Mercury earn high ranks as one of the most powerful and iconic
Local author’s series now in print
Patricia Walston, a long-time Fayette County resident, is a free-lance writer, historian, genealogist, teacher, parent and grandparent. She has written award-winning articles and is published in print and online. A
Learn about low-cal foods Aug. 17
“The Low Cal Life for Me” is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Catherine Carroll, RD,
Deadline near for gator hunters
Don’t wait. If you want to get a chance at a Georgia gator, you have got to get your quota application in by July 31. According to the Georgia Department
Piedmont Fayette receives award for cardiac care
Piedmont Fayette Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) ACTION Registry–Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2015. It is one
Time to think about immunizations
As students return to school in August, it’s important that all children are up-to-date on all of their vaccinations for vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, mumps and pertussis. What better
Blood, Sweat & Tears with Bo Bice this week in Fayetteville
Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville bridges the old and new Saturday, July 25, with the legendary Blood, Sweat & Tears, featuring “American Idol” finalist Bo Bice. Originally, this American jazz-rock
Writer to talk about Mayhayley Lancaster
Mayhayley Lancaster, “Oracle of the Ages,” was an American lawyer, political acitvist, midwife, fortune teller, and teacher best known for having participated in two of Georgia’s most high-profile murder trials,
Scott to host health fair
U.S. Rep. David Scott will host his 11th Annual Health Fair Saturday, August 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mundy’s Mill High School. The event will feature free health screenings and
Red Cross urges blood donations
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in August and help meet the constant need for blood products by patients. Every two seconds someone in the U.S.
Info on Alzheimer’s care at Aug. event
“Living With Alzheimer’s for People with Early Stage” is scheduled for three Wednesday sessions – Aug. 12, 19 and 26 – 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location,
Library hosts Atlanta Sisters in Crime Salon July 25
Seven Atlanta-area crime fiction writers are set to gather at the Fayette County Public Library Saturday, July 25, at 1 p.m. for the “Atlanta Sisters in Crime Salon.” All published
Wilcox picks up second Georgia Author Award
Peachtree City author Victoria Wilcox (“Southern Son: The Saga of Doc Holliday”) has been honored at a second Georgia Author of the Year ceremony for her historical novel trilogy based
Prostate info group meets July 28
The Prostate Cancer Information Group will meet Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The group will discuss
Auditions set for Griffin Choral Arts
Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will have auditions for its upcoming ninth season Aug. 3-4, 5-7 p.m. in the choir room of Griffin First
Luna joins dance school
The Peachtree City School of Dance has announced that Armando Luna has accepted the position as master teacher at the school. Luna, from Houston, is Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance
Things to do-July 15-August 3
July July 15 “Flies at the Well,” the new musical play based on the 1948 John Wallace murder trial, is slated to premiere in Newnan next spring, but local residents
Learn about breakfast Aug. 4
“Ready, Set, Breakfast” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location, The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Your mother was right, breakfast really
Ray returns to Peachtree City Library
Writer, naturalist and activist Janisse Ray, author of five books of literary nonfiction and a collection of nature poetry, makes her return to Peachtree City Saturday, July 25, for a
Healthy eating program July 29
Fayette Senior Services is hosting “Say Yes to Healthy Eating” Wednesday, July 29, 1-2 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 191 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. Don’t assume all fats, carbs
Senoia blood drive Aug. 3
A blood drive is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3, 1-6 p.m. at the Senoia United Methodist Church. The church and the Senoia Optimist Club are co-sponsoring this event. The American
Piedmont hospitals among most wired in U.S.
All five Piedmont hospitals, including Piedmont Fayette and Piedmont Newnan, have each been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” hospitals, according to the 17th annual Health Care’s Most Wired
Slight change in Walk with a Doc schedule
The next Walk with a Doc event will still take place Saturday, July 25, at 8:30 a.m. at Patriot Park on Redwine Rd. in Fayetteville. The only difference will be
New play July 15 in Newnan
“Flies at the Well,” the new musical play based on the 1948 John Wallace murder trial, is slated to premiere in Newnan next spring, but local residents can get a
Grant funds NCHS series
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council. There will be a series of events throughout the summer and the fall, which kick off
NCHS welcomes new staffer
Ellen Davis Jenkins has joined the staff at the Newnan Coweta Historical Society. She will be managing facilities rentals of the McRitchie-Hollis Museum and the Historic Depot. She will also
Movie-themed event July 16-17 in Newnan
The Coweta County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and the Newnan Carnegie Library are collaborating to present a two-night event featuring the movie “Murder in Coweta County.” Producer Dick Atkins and
Rain on our PTC parade? We say bring it on!
Intrepid parade participants marched on despite the July 4th downpours and hardy parade watchers lined the route to celebrate Independence Day. Right, above, the float for Liberty Tech; below, the