Wildlife center still has room for campers
Do your children have a little “wild” in them? Let them explore their wildness learning about wildlife at a Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center summer camp. Camps accommodate ages 5-16 and […]
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PFH docs support Relay For Life
Piedmont physicians showed their support for cancer survivors at the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life held recently at Fayette County High School. Seen here with cancer survivors prior to
Mobile breast screenings June 10 in Newnan
Northside Hospital is teaming up with Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) to offer convenient mobile digital mammography screenings to women in Coweta County. Northside is the presenting sponsor of BRAG,
Doc Holliday book to be launched May 30
Award-winning author Victoria Wilcox will launch “The Last Decision,” book three in her trilogy “Southern Son: The Saga of Doc Holliday” Saturday, May 30, from 6-9 p.m. at the Twisted
DNR forums to discuss potential license changes
As a hunter, angler or other outdoor enthusiast, you invest your time and your money in Georgia. Your purchase of hunting and fishing licenses and related equipment make it possible
Free BBQ event set for May 28
A free “barbecue block party” is happening Thursday, May 28, from 3-7 p.m. at Kroger, 1101 N. Peachtree Pkwy. in Peachtree City. The event will feature grilling challenges, family friendly
PFH events coming in June
Here is a sampling of what is on the Piedmont Fayette Hospital calendar for June. The hospital’s Auxiliary will host the next Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, June 2, from
Free museum admission for military personnel
All military personnel and their families will receive free admission from Memorial Day through Labor Day at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College,
Encouraging families to dine together
When was the last time you had a sit-down meal with your family? Do these dinners happen as much as they used to? If not, you’re not alone. Nearly 50
Safe Sitter training at Piedmont Fayette
Piedmont Fayette Hospital is a registered Safe Sitter Teaching Site, offering comprehensive babysitting training for young teens (11 and up). Nationally, more than 600,000 graduates have completed the course and
Centre Strings to hold spring concert
The Centre Strings orchestra will present its spring concert at the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts Tuesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Centre’s recital hall. Admission to
Spivey Hall brings global music experience to summer programs
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall (www.spiveyhall.org) has announced details of its 2015 summer programming. In addition to its summer camp, this year scheduled for June 8-12, Spivey Hall will present
Walk and talk with a Piedmont Fayette doc
Piedmont Fayette Hospital invites you to grab your walking shoes and come “walk and talk” with a Piedmont doctor Saturday, May 30, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Patriot Park, 1100-1102 Redwine Road,
Storytelling event coming to library
The Southern Crescent Storytellers, a cluster group of the Southern Order of Storytellers, will present Father Goose Brigade Storytelling for all ages Saturday, June 27, from 2-4 p.m. in the
Promise 360 Award winners
Piedmont Fayette Hospital recently hosted a luncheon to honor 12 employees who were named Promise 360 Award champions. The monthly award is given to employees who go above and beyond
Piedmont Fayette diabetes education program merits ADA recognition
The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program was recently awarded to the Piedmont Fayette Hospital program. The certificate assures that educational programs
‘Voice of Ireland’ returns to The Fred May 16
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and singer Lisa Kelly hails from Dublin, Ireland, but she will bring her world-class performance to The Fred in Peachtree City May 16. Best known to audiences
Concert set for May 17
The choirs of Georgia Singers present their Spring Concert Sunday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, 175 E. Lanier Ave. There are two
Fayetteville Main Street sponsors art/food weekend
Downtown Fayetteville will be filled with excitement May 16-17 among scores of fine art, history, food, and family fun displays that arrive annually this time of year. The Fayette Fine
Southern LitFest 2015 coming in June
The theme is “Bourbon, Literature and Southern Charm” for Southern LitFest 2015, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, in Newnan. Here are some highlights: • Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Enjoy
Local group rotating art for summer
The Carnegie and the Newnan Coweta Art Association partnered to present a variety of art for the grand opening of the building, and the association now has rotating exhibits in
‘The Pajama Game’ set for May 15-16
The Georgia Singers Company is presenting the musical “The Pajama Game” Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at Sams Auditorium, 205 Lafayette Ave (Tiger Trail) in Fayetteville. Two additional shows
Things to Do-May 7-May 21
May May 7 The Harlem Wizards are coming to Fayette County to show off their basketball skills and pull their fun antics today at Starrs Mill High School Gymnasium. Tickets
Coweta play gets rave reviews
“Flies at the Well,” the exciting new musical re-interpretation of the famous 1948 John Wallace murder trial, had its first staging outside of Newnan last week, April 17-19, at The
BoC: Some folks must pay fees to use Fayette parks
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners approved new regulations that will open up use of Lake McIntosh Park for employees of nearby companies who are not Fayette County residents, but
Celebrity dance fundraiser is May 8
The Fayette Celebrity Dancers fundraising event is set for Friday, May 8, at Starr’s Mill Auditorium at 7 p.m. The event pairs local celebrities with dance pros in competition for donation dollars.
‘Clown Caper Carnival’ offers old-fashioned family fun
The 35th annual Clown Caper Children’s Carnival at Fayetteville’s Counterpane School is set for May 9 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Counterpane’s Clown Caper is an old-fashioned children’s carnival
Newnan storytelling group forming
Two leaders of the Southern Crescent Storytellers group are conducting a seminar in Newnan, where organizers hope another storytelling group can be formed. Anne Wallace and Neal Peeples will present
Celebrate ballroom dancing, Stardust anniversary
Celebrate the 12th Anniversary the Stardust Ballroom Dance Club on Friday, May 8, in the Gym of Christ’s Church at Whitewater. A Rumba lesson will be taught by resident instructor and
Things to do-May 1-May 16
May May 1 The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Coweta County is today from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Coweta County Fairgrounds in Newnan. The public is
Newnan set for movie night and shopping day
Newnan is set for two days of festivities this weekend as it hosts both “Screen on the Green” and “Market Day.” The first event, a showing of the hit animated
Student concert to feature trumpet player Gordon Vernick
Bennett’s Mill Middle School Band is presenting an evening of Jazz on Thursday, April 30, with special guest artist Gordon Vernick. Vernick, a professional trumpet player and associate professor of
Attend free mini workshop, trace family roots through Civil War
“Our Genealogy Group” at Clayton State University will have a free mini workshop on Sunday, May 3, featuring Clayton State Associate Professor of History Dr. Randall Gooden. The topic of Gooden’s
FAACE meeting to include hands-on fun
The Fine Arts and Crafts Entrepreneurs (FAACE) group will meet Tuesday, May 5, at Saville Studio in Peachtree City at 7 p.m. The meeting is for current, paid FAACE members only.