24th annual Kiwanis Club breakfast is coming
Get ready for the premier social event of the winter in Peachtree City – the 24th annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. It’s the place to be on Saturday, Jan. 24 from […]
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Time to register carts with county
The time has come for golf cart owners in unincorporated Fayette County to register their vehicles in compliance with new county regulations. The Fayette County Board of Commissioners passed a
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Flutists united
Students of the Fayette Flute Program shared their joy of music with the residents of Somerby of Peachtree City at their Christmas recital. For more info, call 678-770-3110. Photos/Submitted. Below, The Somerby Tooters,
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Resource fair for special needs children, families
Fayette County ExceptionalOPS and Exceptional Children’s Services are sponsoring the “Building Alliances” resource fair for families of children with special needs on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Program helps homebound seniors feed themselves, pets
For anyone with a pet in his or her life, he or she knows they are more than just an animal. The pet is a part of the family. Many
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Habitat offers free classes for current, future homeowners
Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity, Inc. (NCHFH) continues its effort to fulfill its mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. One of Newnan-Coweta Habitat’s programs, Habitat Offering
Coweta County, Lifestyle
Habitat salutes success
Chances are that anyone in the crowd who attended last year’s Habitat luncheon won’t want to miss this year’s event. Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity, Inc., is celebrating the achievements of
Entertainment, Peachtree City
Fifth-graders ready for ‘Shrek Jr., The Musical’
Cleveland Elementary fifth-graders are thrilled to read through their scripts of “Shrek Jr., The Musical.” The show will feature fifth grade students and members of the Cleveland Elementary School chorus. The
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Largest HS pageant in nation Jan. 8-10
The 14th annual Miss Starr’s Mill High School Scholarship Pageant will be held Jan. 8, 9 and 10, 2015, in the Willie Duke Auditorium. 29 young ladies will compete for
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Assembling a car for seniors
This holiday season, consider purchasing a tax-deductible gift that is a little outside the box. It may not be a gift you will see on most people’s Christmas list, but
Entertainment, Newnan
Uncle Scrooge with a humorous twist
In the spirit of Christmas, the Newnan Theatre Company is performing Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with a few twists. It will perform the classic version of the story with
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Volunteers make ‘Angel’ wishes come true
The number of angels on the annual CARE (Children at Risk in Education) Angel Tree was over 400 this year, the most the program has had since its inception. Wishes
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Light show goes on
The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s blockbuster “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights”–named one of USA TODAY’s 10 Best Public Light Displays in the United States for 2014–has been extended one week, through Saturday,
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Booth’s chorus performs
Selected J.C. Booth Middle School Chorus students performed in the Georgia Music Educators Association District Honor Chorus Nov. 20-21 at Unity Baptist Church in Newnan. Students rehearsed with guest conductors
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Digital subscriptions now available at PTC library, no expiration
The Peachtree City Library will host Patron Appreciation Day on Friday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of Friends of the Peachtree City Library will offer free
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Latest Lego robotics team
The Roboeagles are the latest First Lego League (FLL) robotics team to join a growing number of teams established by schools throughout the county. Inman Elementary started the Roboeagles this
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A Newnan tradition
The night lit up in downtown Newnan on Dec. 13 as thousands turned out for the annual Christmas parade. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Fayette County, Lifestyle
$40,000 to Real Life
Real Life Center has been awarded $40,000 by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, an organization which connects people to the issues and organizations making a difference in our region.
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Holiday Happenings
A CHRISTMAS CAROLTuesday, Dec. 16 – Sunday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. (Thursday – Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday) ,Newnan Theater Company, 24 1st Ave., Newnan The Fandale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s
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Sandy Creek’s Gospel Chorus excels at competition
Sandy Creek High School’s Gospel Chorus received double honors at the 3rd annual “Bring the Noise” Youth Gospel Choir Competition Dec. 6, at the Sugarloaf United Methodist Church in Duluth.
Entertainment, Peachtree City
Lisa Kelly to play The Fred Saturday night
Kelly Porter Productions is producing Lisa Kelly’s second concert at The Fred this year with a special show this Saturday starring Lisa Kelly, and featuring special guests as well as
Fayette County, Lifestyle
North Fayette gets headsets
Captain Tom Staigle, father of Kindergarten teacher Laura Byrd, and Jade Bolton, principal of North Fayette Elementary School are pictured with various students. Captain Staigle represents Delta Air Lines, which donated
Fayette County, Lifestyle
No Flu for you
A nurse with the Fayette County Health Department administers the FluMist vaccine to a student at Spring Hill Elementary. The 2014 NoFlu4U clinics for students and staff had another successful
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The world is a rose
The South Metro Rose Society’s (SMRS) new 2015 officers: (from left) Cindy Dale, third vice president, Craig Epps, treasurer, Barbara Tornow, president, Virginia Landrum, first vice president, Millie Flohr, second
Fayette County, Lifestyle
‘Sowing seeds for success’
Patti Kadkhodaian, entrepreneur and aspiring philanthropist, will present “Sowing Seeds for Success” at the next Business Women of Fayette and Coweta (BWFC) evening meeting Tuesday, Dec. 30. “As we get
Health, Regional
HealthSouth Rehabilitation opens in Newnan
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan will open its doors and begin admitting patients on Dec. 2. The hospital, located at 2101 E. Newnan Crossing Blvd. in Newnan, provides comprehensive rehabilitation
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Things to do-Dec.1-Dec.13
December December 1 Get in the holiday spirit with a dedication and first lighting of a holiday star at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. The star is a gift to the hospital
Entertainment, Tyrone
A holiday tradition is set to return
The Sandy Creek High School Choral Department will host the 2014 Breakfast with Santa Dec. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone. A
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Legacy brings fun to the season
“Nuncrackers,”the sequel to the hit, “Nunsense,” is coming to The Legacy Theatre beginning Nov.21. The show features new songs and new laughs but stars the same nuns audiences know and
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Play performance will aid Promise Place
The McIntosh High School drama department will be performing an encore of the one-act play “Five Kinds of Silence” tonight (Nov. 19) at 7 p.m. in the McIntosh Auditorium. Tickets
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Christmas with choir
Griffin Choral Arts Presents “Follow That Star.” “Follow That Star” will be presented on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Griffin First Baptist Church, located at 106 W. Taylor
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Crowned Cherokee Rose
On Oct. 5, Elizabeth Buckalew, an SMHS graduate, was crowned Miss Cherokee Rose, a preliminary in the Miss America system. She will compete for the title of Miss Georgia in
Coweta County, Lifestyle
Swags for sale
Santa’s elves disguised as Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (MGEVs) and 4-H Club members are busily creating holiday greenery for the annual Wreath Sale in their workshop, which looks
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Sullivan sings to No. 2 spot
Clayton State University (CSU) senior Christina Sullivan placed second in the Upper Division Adult Women (requirements are ages 26 or above with four or more years of voice instruction) category