Fitzgibbon – birth
Scotty and Heidi Fitzgibbon of Fayetteville announce the birth of their son, Asher Daniel, on Nov. 16, 2010. He was born at Piedmont Fayette hospital, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. […]
Births, Fayetteville
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Entertainment, Tyrone
Girl Power — Legacy Theatre brings Off-Broadway hit ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
One of the most dynamic periods for women in recent history was between the late 1950s and the late 1960s and the musical, “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” which opens Friday at
Fayette County, Health
Senior Services offers dementia caregivers’ workshops
Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or related dementia can be overwhelming. To better address the diverse needs of caregivers, Fayette Senior Services (FSS) and Piedmont Fayette Hospital will
Entertainment, Fayette County
CeCe Winans part of Come Together concert lineup
Pastor Rhys Stenner and New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville Georgia are very excited to present their 2nd annual Come Together Benefit Concert for Wellspring Living. Last year’s sold out
Entertainment, Peachtree City
Authors appear at PTC library, Jan. 15
The Friends of the Peachtree City Library association is pleased to announce that Carole Marsh and Steven Haner will read from and discuss their books Saturday, Jan. 15 at 1
Community, Peachtree City
Father/Daughter Valentine’s Day dance, Feb. 5
Girls don your party dress and grab your dad, then come and join us for the most fun you’ve ever had. The annual Father/Daughter Valentine’s Dance for girls age 6
Church
New year brings optimism, challenge, opportunity for growth
The savvy, creative experts in the advertising industry understand the impact of key words in getting consumers’ attention. Can you guess their favorite word used most often in advertising campaigns?
Church
My most enjoyable find in 2010? Facebook!
And you’re saying, “Come on, Judy. This is the religion section. What does a silly site like Facebook have to do with religion?” Ha! Little do you know. My pastor
Church, Fayetteville
Fayetteville First UMC offers Bible study opportunities
The Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will offer several opportunities for Bible study classes beginning in January. The Rev. Mark Westmoreland will lead an eight-week study on the Book of
Church, Peachtree City
Peachtree City UMC will start new GriefShare session Jan. 13
GriefShare meetings Thursday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 308 at the church, 225 Robinson Rd., Peachtree City. This is a support group for persons experiencing grief following the
Church, Fayetteville
FFUMC will offer Financial Peace University beginning this month
Fayetteville First United Methodist Church (FFUMC will offer multiple courses in Financial Peace University, a 13-week course, winter through spring 2011. The course benefits couples and individuals of all ages,
Church, Regional
Free tutoring offered at Summit
The Summit Church’s tutoring program is a ministry that focuses on supporting, encouraging, and serving children in the local community. The church offers free tutoring and homework help for children
Church, Regional
Religion Briefs 01/0511
Vasilopita, dinner set at St. Christopher’s St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church of Peachtree City will hold its 8th Annual Vasilopita and Covered Dish Dinner (St. Basil’s celebration) on Saturday, Jan.
Fayette County, Home and Garden
Fix foggy window problems in your home
Do you have a problem with foggy windows? Foggy windows are caused by excess moisture between window panes in insulated glass units (IGUs). If the air in your double pane
Fayette County, Home and Garden
Things to do to your yard before spring
There are a few things that can be done now to your yards to prepare them for Spring Green Up and the 2011 Growing Season. Now that most of the
Fayette County, Home and Garden
Happy 90th birthday, John Boyden
Master Gardener John Boyden recently enjoyed a surprise 90th birthday party given in his honor by members of the Fayette Master Gardener Association. John has been a master gardener since
Fayette County, Lifestyle
It’s a fact: Tymbral to play science fiction convention
Chattacon 36 will take place Jan. 21-23 in Chattanooga, Tenn. and in addition to a wide variety of sci-fi and fantasy authors and artists, Tymbral, a Christian band made up
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Fayette County NAACP plans for its 11th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance, Jan. 17
Themed, “One Nation, One Dream: Justice for All” the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP in partnership with the Fayette County Board of Education will present the 7th annual parade
Community, Fayette County
Green Oil Co. raises money for local charities
The Wyatt Brothers, owners of Geo. H. Green Oil Co., are pleased to report that their annual charity fundraising efforts were successful in raising some $24,000 for their three adopted
Community, Fayette County
Cookie winners
Fayette Senior Services held its annual Christmas Cookie Contest and two of the winners are, from left, Kay Roberson, for All Around Best Cookie, and Donna Thompson, for Most Original
Community, Fayetteville
Happy birthday, Grace
Grace Arnold, right, was treated to a 90th birthday party. A member of her Sunday School Class at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, Shirley Bowman, congratulates her. Grace was born
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Aspiring producer is not chicken when it comes to making first film
I recently had the chance to see Peachtree City native Matthew Quandt’s first film “Dinner with Fred” at an early test screening a month before the official Los Angeles opening.
Community, Fayette County
Fayette Samaritans top 10 needs for January
The Fayette Samaritans is a non-profit organization dedicated to the food and clothing needs of Fayette Countians. Their needs for January is as follows: 1. Tea 2. Juice 3. Dry
Community, Peachtree City
PTC kids sell mistletoe to help Salvation Army kettle drive
These Peachtree City children sold mistletoe on Christmas Eve at the Braelinn Kroger store, with all donations going to the Salvation Army. They received $263 which they stuffed into the
Church
Ask Father Paul 12/29/10
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Pastors get some of the most interesting questions from people they meet and people in their congregations. Here are a
Church, Peachtree City
PTC’s St. Paul Lutheran will offer new support group in January
Beginning in January, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will offer “Living Free,” a supportive community for people and families experiencing life-controlling issues. Introductory meetings begin in January on
Entertainment, Fayette County
Twilight holding auditions in January
The Twilight Theatre in Peachtree City will be holding auditions for its upcoming productions of “Broadway by Candlelight” and Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” over the next couple of weeks.
Community, Peachtree City
Blood drive next Wednesday at Holy Trinity
A blood drive is being conducted at Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Peachtree City. Donors will be received in Loreto Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from 12-6 p.m. For convenience,
Community, Fayetteville
F’ville woman turns 102 on Christmas Eve
Rowena Pickens laughs easily. At 101 years old (Rowena turns 102 this Friday, Christmas Eve), why waste time doing anything else? As she says, she “has had a good, full
Church
How do we come to Christmas?
I recently heard a newscast that reported Americans are spending about $20 less per person this year than last year on Christmas gifts. Our average this year is about $680.
Church, Fayetteville
‘Churchless,’ Rolling Hills plans outdoor Community Christmas service Dec. 24
Rolling Hills Baptist Church will celebrate Christmas with a special “Christmas by Candlelight” event on Friday, Dec. 24 , from 6 – 6:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville Town Square. The
Church, Fayetteville
Episcopal Church of the Nativity celebrates 20 years in Fayetteville
The Episcopal Church of the Nativity, which began its life as a congregation two decades ago in a storefront space in Fayetteville, celebrated its 20th anniversary last Sunday. The Rt.
Church, Sharpsburg
Benson presides as ‘Boy Bishop’ at Christ the King
At the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg on Sunday, Dec. 12, Kyle Benson, age 17, presided over much of the Sunday service as “Nicholas Bishop,” also known as
Church, Regional
Kids fill shoeboxes for the needy
The youth at Southside Church recently conducted a project called “Together We Can.” They collected items and filled shoeboxes for the needy kids in the local community this Christmas. Altogether