Racing season opens with revamped track in Senoia
One of the most anticipated events in the history of Senoia Raceway is set for Saturday, March 7, as the 3/8ths mile bull ring opens under the new leadership team […]
Lifestyle
Coweta County, Fayette County, Health
March is Red Cross month, celebrate with blood donations
The American Red Cross is encouraging potential blood donors to step up and celebrate March as Red Cross month by giving blood. Since 1943, every president has designated March as
Learn colorful gardening solutions with annuals
For many gardeners, annuals are a colorful solution to many gardening needs from flowerbeds to container gardens to window boxes. But choosing the right flowers to create that attractive, eye-catching
‘Southern Ground’ announces exciting summer concert lineup
The Southern Ground Amphitheater recently announced an exciting lineup for the 2015 Summer Concert Series. The 2015 season continues the amphitheater’s long-standing tradition of bringing great entertainers at an affordable
Hangar dance recreates 1940, benefits CAF Dixie Wing flying museum, American aviation history
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing is hosting “Keep ‘em Flying,” a World War II-theme hangar dance and dinner complete with big-band performances and 1940s Hollywood “stars” surrounded by
Entertainment, Regional
Percussion Ensemble to perform for kids at Spivey Hall
As part of Spivey Hall’s Young People’s Concerts series, the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music Percussion Ensemble will perform under the direction of Dr. Paul Vaillancourt on Friday, March 6,
Fayette County, Fayetteville, Health
‘Waste on you Waist’ can be harmful
Dr. Delores Davis of Better Health Concepts will discuss the relationship between waist size and illness and how to plan for a healthier life at the Fayette Senior Services Life
Attract butterflies to the garden and keep them there
Ever wonder what attracts pollinators and butterflies to certain patches of “real estate?” Learn to attract these beautiful and beneficial creatures to the garden and home and how to keep
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Spice up meals with healthy herbs
The Fayette Extension is offering a free “Healthy Herbs” class on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m. Herbs are a wonderful way to spice up favorite culinary delights and nothing
Relay for Life in Coweta is set for May
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Coweta County is set for Friday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. midnight at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine
Fayette County, Health
Get help to quit smoking
A six-week “Freedom From Smoking Class” will begin March 24 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The Freedom From Smoking® program can provide participants with the skills and support to quit smoking
Fayette County, Health, Newnan, Regional, Sharpsburg
Enjoy healthy fair, get tips, tests
Join Piedmont Heart, Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Piedmont Newnan Hospital for a Healthy Heart Fair on Saturday, March 21. The fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Piedmont Heart, 20
Entertainment, Fayette County, Peachtree City
‘Color Run’ is all about fun
J.C Booth Middle School is having a “Just Color Fun Run” on March 28 at Heritage Christian Church, 2130 Redwine Road in Fayetteville. Registered runners will receive a white t-shirt
Entertainment, Fayette County
Things to do-Feb.28-Apr.14
February February 28 The Trinity Trail 5K run and 1-mile walk is today from 8 a.m to 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Proceeds from the event will be
Music to educators’ ears
Fayette County School System students participating in the All State Orchestra performed at the Feb. 17 school board meeting. The middle and high school students began the meeting by playing
Fathers and daughters dance at annual PTC Valentine event
Nearly 100 couples attended the Father-Daughter Valentine Dance held Feb. 21 at the Kedron Field House in Peachtree City. The annual event is sponsored by Peachtree City Recreation Special Events.
Entertainment, Regional
Student MovieFest finale is March 1
Clayton State University is rolling out the red carpet and expecting hundreds of people to attend the Campus MovieFest (CMF) Finale on Sunday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Entertainment, Regional
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday at Spivey Hall
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America month with bright costumes, zany characters, and well-loved stories performed at Spivey Hall. The Capitol City Opera Company will present “Seuss-Some Two-Some”
Entertainment, Peachtree City
Learn to Line Dance with recreation department class
The Peachtree City Recreation Department is starting an adult Line dancing class on March 5 that will run until May 28. The steps are repetitive and easy to learn and
Entertainment, Regional
‘Americana’ will fill hearts with joy, eyes with tears
Southern Crescent Chorale will make its eleventh appearance at Spivey Hall on Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m. The concert, entitled “Americana,” is designed to fill hearts with joy. As
Health, Peachtree City
Dia de la Familia Health Fair provides free screenings
Holy Trinity Catholic Church will have its annual Dia de la Familia Health Fair on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. until noon. The church is located at 101 Walt
Fayette County, Home and Garden
Weather worries cause date change for annual rose pruning clinic
The South Metro Rose Society has rescheduled its annual Community Rose Pruning Clinic to March 14 because of weather concerns. The clinic will begin at 10 a.m. at the rose
Fayette County, Home and Garden
Learn to decode fertilizer bags and more at Extension gardening class
Fertilizers are only beneficial to plants when used properly. But decoding the information on a container can be difficult. Learn how to read fertilizer bags, which ones to use for
Entertainment, Regional
Spivey announces March line-up
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall (www.spiveyhall.org) has announced details of its March programming, which will feature a debut performance by mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, whose cabaret concerts have been cited by
Register for 4-H Camp March 7
With summer break just around the corner, the Fayette County 4-H is already preparing for an awesome week of camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Camp offers current 5th-graders and
Entertainment, Fayetteville
‘Whitewater Spectacular’ ready for the stage
The 12th annual “Whitewater Spectacular” presentation of “West Side Story” begins Thursday, Feb. 26. Whitewater High School choral and drama students have been working hard as they prepare to present
Entertainment, Fayetteville
Get plenty of sweet tea, sweet southern charm at book signing
Plan an afternoon of sweet southern charm complete with sweet tea, lemonade and tasty desserts on Thursday, Feb. 26. Junk Mama’s General store in Fayetteville is hosting a book signing
Health, Newnan
Workshop provides help for the caregiver
Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Sixty Plus Services is hosting a workshop for caregivers of family and friends suffering from dementia on Wednesday, March 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
Sandhill cranes stop over at Lake Peachtree
Peachtree City resident Lynne Marquardt heard the cranes calling last week — and found them stopping over on their migration on the grassy lakebed of Lake Peachtree. “On Tuesday,
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Sandhill cranes stop over at Lake Peachtree
Peachtree City resident Lynne Marquardt heard the cranes calling last week — and found them stopping over on their migration on the grassy lakebed of Lake Peachtree. “On Tuesday,
Entertainment, Newnan
‘Twelve Angry Men’ comes to Newnan stage
The Newnan Theatre Company is bringing a classic courtroom drama to the stage on Feb. 26 when “Twelve Angry Men” by Reginald Rose opens for a two-weekend run. The show
Entertainment, Regional
World famous guitarist brings ‘Endless Tour’ to Spivey Hall
Thibault Cauvin, one of the most talented, charismatic and sought-after guitarists in the world today, will make his first appearance at Spivey Hall on Feb. 28. By the age of
Health, Newnan
Piedmont Newnan breaks ground on new oncology center
Construction of a new radiation oncology center on the campus of Piedmont Newnan Hospital began Thursday, Feb. 19, with a ceremonial groundbreaking. The new facility is scheduled for completion in
Home and Garden, Tyrone
Celebrate Earth Day 2015 in Tyrone
An estimated two billion people across 192 nations are expected to participate in Earth Day 2015 and Fayette County residents are invited to join the fun with a festival in