Blood drive June 19 in Peachtree City
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library. To give blood, a donor must be at least 17 years […]
Lifestyle
Kick-off party June 17 for Alzheimer’s Walk
The Southern Crescent Walk to End Alzheimer’s is hosting a Walk Team Rally party Wednesday, June 17, at noon to kick off their annual walk season. It is at the
Info program on pain July 7
An informational program titled “Pain Is A 4-Letter Word” is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location, The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive.
Locals enjoy Spring Symposium
The Fayette County Extension Office has declared its first Spring Symposium a success. The Kiwanis Center was filled with people attending classes and tables manned by volunteers providing information. The
Outdoor industry coalition kicks off
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and members of the hunting and shooting industry recently turned out in support of a Memorandum of Understanding at the National Shooting Sports Foundation
Outdoor lovers invited to work The Ridge Nature Area
On Saturday, June 6, the Southern Conservation Trust and Southside Cycling Club will be hosting the 3rd Annual National Trails Day event at The Ridge Nature Area. Two special event
‘Tea on the Porch’ June 20 in Senoia
The Senoia Area Historical Society is now offering tickets to its annual benefit event, “Tea on the Porch.” The expansive wraparound porch at Dub and Mary Pearman’s home on Pylant
Summer Wined Up set for June 12
The Summer Wined Up will occur Friday, June 12, 5-9 p.m. in downtown Newnan. It is a wine walk where 28 different downtown businesses host the event to serve as
Andrews to sign books June 10
New York Times best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews will sign copies of her latest novel, “Beach Towns,” Wednesday, June 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Omega Books, 100 N. Peachtree Pkwy. in
Local artists featured at gallery
Coweta Arts, a gallery in the entryway of the Coweta County Administration building at 22 East Broad Street in Newnan, is featuring three local artists in the latest exhibit that
Entertainment, Lifestyle
‘Tomorrowland:’ Clooney sci-fi trip entertains with solid action, good message
Disney is a fascinating company. In the past few years, they have produced several live-action family fare during the summertime in an attempt to appeal to a wider audience. Last
Peachtree City police disposing of unwanted meds
Citizens in and around Peachtree City with unwanted prescription medicines have a safe and legal way to dispose of them. According to city officials, the meds can be brought to
DNR board approves changes to hunting regulations
The Board of Natural Resources recently approved proposed changes to hunting regulations for the 2015-2017 hunting seasons. Some of the major changes include establishing a uniform statewide deer season, adding
Fayette Youth Film Festival coming next month
Organizers of the Fayette Youth Film Festival, scheduled for July 31, said that the event “will celebrate and embrace all we admire in our youth’s creativity, individuality, and talent.” The
Blood drive at Piedmont Fayette
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the third floor, Conference Room C, of the 1279 Building at Piedmont
Piedmont Newnan offers new liver cancer treatment
Piedmont Newnan Hospital is has announced the availability of SIR-Spheres microspheres, manufactured by Sirtex, for patients with metastatic liver cancer. SIR-Spheres microspheres are the only fully FDA PMA-approved microspheres for
Trapping workshop June 13
Nuisance wildlife issues send many a frustrated land owner in search of a solution. An upcoming trapping workshop, presented by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and
National Trail Day at The Ridge Nature Area
The Southern Conservation Trust and Southside Cycling Club will be hosting the 3rd Annual National Trails Day event Saturday, June 6, at The Ridge Nature Area. Two special event projects
Negron kicks off Fayetteville concert series
The original voice of Three Dog Night, Chuck Negron, will start the 2015 concert series in Fayetteville Saturday, June 6, with his well-known pop catalog of ‘60s and ‘70s hits.
Schedule change for Southern LitFest 2015
A slight change has been made in the lineup for Southern LitFest 2015, scheduled for June 5-6 in Newnan. Due to the sudden illness of Dr. Casey Clabough, his lecture
Street party in Newnan for BRAG
The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) is an annual week long trek across the state. Cyclists will be based in Newnan for this year’s June 7-13 ride. The annual event,
State agencies team up for ‘Summer of Safety’
Three state agencies will be side-by-side this summer, hoping to get Georgia citizens to make this a “Summer of Safety” on the highways and waterways from Ringgold to St. Mary’s,
HealthSouth educates for stroke prevention
May is National Stroke Awareness Month and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan is working to educate the community on stroke prevention, awareness and rehabilitation. This year HealthSouth’s national campaign theme
Newnan mayor proclaims Stroke Awareness and Prevention Month
Newnan Mayor Keith Brady joined the Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Stroke Awareness team last week, proclaiming May to be Stroke Awareness and Prevention Month’ in Newnan. “I urge all residents to
‘Seussical’ show coming June 5-6
Random Acts of Theatre Company is presenting “Seussical the Musical Jr,” June 5-6 at 7 p.m. at the McIntosh High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15/adults, $10/students and children. Here is
‘Night at the Museum’ this weekend
For one night only, the Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum will open its doors from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 30 for a special “Night at the Museum” event. It will feature
Events for writers coming to bookstore
This summer Barnes & Noble in Newnan has scheduled several events involving local writers. Katie M. Stout, teen author of new release “Hello, I Love You,” will appear Friday, June
Statewide fishing events for kids
Fishing together with your child and family can build some powerful memories. Don’t know how to fish? No problem. There are plenty of on-site volunteers providing assistance at the many
Cancer center at Southeastern grows physician roster
Several new board-certified physicians, including three medical oncologists, have joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The Newnan facility, which opened with nearly 200 employees in
Photography exhibit June 5
Tricia Stearns, a local writer and director of the Peachtree City Farmers Market and Community Garden, expands her creative ventures with her first photography exhibit at Clayton Arts Gallery with
Local author has book signing May 30
Author Stephanie Lauren, resident of Brooks, will sign copies of her book “Ace of Spades” Saturday, May 30, 1-3 p.m. at A Betterway Café in Peachtree City. Captain Smith and
Fishing, boating are perfect reasons to celebrate
Make time to re-connect with your family by fishing and boating on any of the available lakes, rivers and ponds found in Georgia. Need an excuse to get started? The
Author chooses Peachtree City as book setting
Author Reem Faruqi said her newest release, a children’s book titled “Lailah’s Lunchbox,” is about a young Muslim child named Lailah who moves from the Middle East all the way
Walk with a Doc May 30
Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s next Walk With a Doc will take place Saturday, May 30, in Carl Miller Park. Dr. Joseph Giovinco, DPM, a podiatrist with Ankle and Foot Centers of