Book signing set for June 20
Jonesboro author Rachael Ann Bowman will be signing copies of her new book “Sammy the Karate Squirrel” Saturday, June 20, 1–3 p.m. at A Betterway Cafe, 320 Dividend Drive in […]
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Field Day coming for amateur radio enthusiasts
The Fayette County Amateur Radio Club (FCARC) will be participating in the American Radio Relay League’s Field Day June 27-28, beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday and running for 24 hours.
Scott named president of SNMMI-TS
Aaron Scott, MIS, CNMT, NMAA, FSNMMI-TS, a nuclear medicine advanced associate at Piedmont Healthcare System in Fayetteville, has been elected as the 2015-16 president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine
Walk with a Doc June 27
Piedmont Newnan Hospital continues its season of Walk With a Doc with a physician who can offer plenty of advice on pregnancy, childbirth and disorders of the reproductive system. All
LIbrary staging Poetry Open Mic June 27
The Fayette County Public Library and The Poet Tree writers’ group invite poets age 15 to adult to present their work at a Poetry Open Mic event Saturday, June 27,
Hospital auxiliary donates to Healing Bridge
The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary, a group of volunteers that supports the hospital, also recently offered its support to Healing Bridge Clinic, a group whose mission is to provide free
First smog alert of 2015 announced
Georgia Commute Options issued a “Code Orange” smog alert for Wednesday, June 17. This is the first smog alert of 2015. A “Code Orange” alert means that the air is
Things to do-June 17-July 7
June June 17 The Southern Crescent Walk to End Alzheimer’s is hosting a Walk Team Rally party today at noon to kick off their annual walk season. It is at
Talent show auditions announced
A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions has announced auditions for its first annual talent show, “Night of Stars.” All performers ages 8 years through mature adults are encouraged to audition
July 4 celebration in downtown Newnan
Main Street Newnan kicks off Newnan’s Independence Day activities with the 4th of July Parade which begins at 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park and will end at Greenville Street
Commuters urged to ‘Dump the Pump’
In metro Atlanta, public transit plays a larger role in maneuvering traffic than you might think. Many commuters might be surprised to learn, for instance, that without these systems, our
Public meetings focus on wildlife plan
The draft of Georgia’s revised State Wildlife Action Plan will be the focus of three meetings scheduled for public comment next month. The State Wildlife Action Plan, or SWAP, is
Suicide intervention training June 16
The Master Resilience Institute of Armed Forces Mission will offer trainer certification in the Listen-Lead-Learn Suicide Intervention Training (L3SIT or L3) curriculum Tuesday, June 16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at First
Book event June 20 at Serenbe
International speaker and Georgia Book of the Year-nominated author Sharyn Shields will host a one-of-a-kind children’s event Saturday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at the Serenbe Farmers Market. A select
‘Paddington’ plays June 19 at amphitheater
Fayetteville Main Street presents “Paddington” as its first free Moovie Night of 2015 at the Southern Ground Amphitheater. Families are encouraged to come out for an evening of fun, music,
Manatees tracked along Ga. coast
Five manatees fitted with satellite transmitters mark the start of a project aimed at giving researchers a clearer picture of how these endangered mammals use the murky estuarine waters near
Book signing set for June 13
Georgia author Rachel Ivery will be signing her new book “Daniel, the Fastest Horse” Saturday, June 13, 1-3 p.m. at A Betterway Cafe, 320 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City. Ivery
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
‘Water Wise Plants’ set for July 15
A program titled “Water Wise Plants” is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Kim Toal with
Farm-to-table program July 28
Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Fayette Senior Services are teaming up to present the farm-to-table way in a special program Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center,
Fire safety program set for July 22
Fayette Senior Services has scheduled its “Up In Flames” program for Wednesday, July 22, 2-3 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. With a number of
Author to speak July 20
Harrison Jones is the scheduled speaker for a program titled “Spreading Your Wings” scheduled for Monday, July 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place,
‘Ask the Doc’ coming July 20
Fayette Senior Services has scheduled “Ask the Doc” for Monday, July 20, at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Everyone has questions about certain medical topics, and
FSS financial program July 14
Fayette Senior Services is sponsoring “Lunch & Learn: Making Cents of Financial Fraud” Tuesday, July 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. “Financial exploitation
Things to Do-June 10-July 7
June June 10 The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce’s next B2B Luncheon is today from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chamber Meeting Place. The topic is “The Ins and Outs
Volunteers clear trail, build bridge for Ridge Nature Area
Fayetteville’s unique 300-acre nature area continues to move closer to completion. Another step in the process came June 6 when two groups participating in National Trail Day (NTD) cleared a
Local author to sign at Omega
Peachtree City author, historian, and writing teacher Victoria Wilcox will sign copies of “The Last Decision,” book three of her award-winning historical fiction trilogy “Southern Son: The Saga of Doc
Safety Council at work
In the event of a pandemic or a terrorist attack that causes you, your employees or your family to require medical attention, do you know where you would go for
Michael McDonald at the Fred this weekend
The Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series continues at The Fred Saturday, June 13, with the distinctive and soulful sounds of Michael McDonald, the third show in the six-concert
New show opening Friday at local gallery
Dogwood Gallery & Framer will host “Paper Works: Works on & of Paper” this weekend. The exhibit will feature five local artists whose works are painted on, printed with, or
Peaches in the Pines coming June 20
The Peaches in the Pines festival is scheduled to make its debut June 20 at Lake Meriwether near Woodbury. The event will promote Meriwether’s two predominant agricultural products – peaches
Found wildlife does not need rescue
There is a possibility that even with good intentions, “rescuing” an animal can sometimes cause more harm than good. This is often the case when people come in contact with
Quota hunt applications now accepted
As of June 1, sportsmen and women can apply electronically for quota hunts including adult/child, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’
‘Newnan: Then and Now’ June 11 at library
Newnan native Jeff Bishop will be speaking about and showing photographs from his new book “Images of America: Newnan” at a special presentation titled “Newnan: Then and Now” Thursday, June