Walk to End Alzheimer’s host Purple Night Out
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Southern Crescent will be holding a “Purple Night Out” at Line Creek Brewery in Peachtree City Friday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. All […]
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The T-shirt seen around the world
Fayette boy’s offer of friendship goes viral and aids local charity — A week ago, Nikki Rajahn was a proud mother reflecting on an incredibly kind-hearted gesture by her young
Peachtree City man, 34, found dead with gunshot wound; police call it ‘homicide’
The Peachtree City Police Department is investigating a gunshot homicide involving a Peachtree City man whose lifeless body was discovered about 7:45 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 in a brush
Woman snatches $3K of jewelry at Hobby Lobby
Fayetteville police would like help identifying a woman who stole nearly $3,000 in Swarovski merchandise on July 22 from the Hobby Lobby store at the Fayette Pavilion. Police said the
Burglars hit south Fayette business
The County Line Country Store in south Fayette County was the July 28 target of four men who stole a number of items after forcing entry into the business. Sheriff
150 new teachers learn about school system at induction
Approximately 150 teachers new to Fayette County Public Schools kicked-off their first year with the school system at New Teacher Induction held July 23-26. “Portrait of a Teacher – Framing
Rescuing castoffs of a high-dollar sport
The move is on in Georgia to allow pari-mutuel horse racing, and with it will come breeding and auctions. Yet beyond the expected new jobs that would follow, there is
Group seeks public’s help for monument for military families
It has been more than a year since Fayette County resident Fairy Wortham proposed establishing a monument for the families of military members of all wars in a local park.
Fayette teachers get ready for 20,400 students Monday
Ready for the new school year that starts Monday, Aug. 5? Teachers and staff are awaiting the arrival of an expected 20,400 students next week at the system’s 24 schools.
A lot of ‘new’ is in place for Fayette’s new school year
As students and parents get ready to start a new school year on August 5, some will be greeted by new principals and everyone will notice additional safety measures in
Peachtree City Council to consider $42.5 million in spending
Peachtree City Council members Thursday night will make it official: The city plans to spend $39.3 million beginning Oct. 1 with its new operating budget and another $3.27 million for
Live theater, a golf cart movie in the park and the Lost 80’s Live this week
Golf Cart Movie in the Park in Tyrone The Town of Tyrone recreation department will host a Golf Cart Movie in the Park Saturday, Aug. 3. “Incredibles 2” will be
246 citizens view proposed Fayette County road changes
A second public information open house held July 15 at the Fayette County Library was designed to seek input on transportation improvement draft concepts for the Sandy Creek Road, Tyrone
Peachtree City Police Chief Moon named V.P. of Ga. police chiefs group
The Peachtree City Police Department announced that Police Chief Janet Moon was sworn in as the new 2nd Vice President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) on
Micro homes make public debut in Pinewood Forest
Homes will be for rent at first, then for sale — A cluster of micro homes at the Pinewood Forest mixed-use community in Fayetteville debuted July 20, showing off the
Fayette Superintendent Barrow explains decisions on school system budget
[EDITOR’S NOTE: In response to questions raised in opinions about the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year budget for the Fayette County School System, Superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow emailed this letter to The
McIntosh Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2019 Inductees
The McIntosh High School Hall of Fame proudly announces the Class of 2019 inductees. The 9th Annual event will be held Oct. 18 and 19. This year, there are two
Local Scouts attending World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia
Two local scouts, Jared Donahoo (Eagle Scout, Peachtree City Troop 175) and Joshua Soberano (Life Scout, Tyrone Troop 79) are spending 12 days of their summer vacation in the mountains
Fayette filmmakers make wish come true for boy, 14
For years, 14-year-old Cartersville resident Zach Breder had a dream of writing and directing a movie. Thanks to the mission of the team at Make-A-Wish Georgia, the genesis of that
The Dorseys: A Slave Legacy Exhibit opens at Holliday-Dorsey-Fife Museum
The Holliday-Dorsey-Fife Museum unveiled a new exhibit July 13, The Dorseys: A Slave Legacy, which provides an interesting history of Tom Dorsey, his descendants, and the United Benevolent Aid Society
Tyrone native speaks on HPV prevalence in women
At the 68th Annual Epidemic Intelligenc Service (EIS)Conference, Dr. Nancy McClung presented on ‘HPV Prevalence among Females in the United States, Overall and by Race/Ethnicity in the National Health and
Lose the backpack for better health
Carrying around excess baggage can be hazardous to your health — and we’re not talking about your weight or emotions. Whether you tote a schoolbag, designer purse, gym duffle or
Fayette’s 8U Allstars win World Series
The 8U Fayette Allstars baseball team from Fayetteville won the USSSA World Series this month in in New Orleans, La., according to Kimberly Jones of Peachtree City. On June 23,
Matilda continues at The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone
The Hit Broadway Musical Matilda continues at the Legacy Theatre. This magical and inspiring show runs through Aug. 4. Winner of five Tony Awards, Matilda is a family-friendly musical, filled
Fayette easily tops neighbor Coweta in teacher salaries
894 Fayette school staffers make more than $70,000 a year, compared to 408 in the Coweta system — More Fayette County educators make more money than their Coweta counterparts, especially
3 armed robbers hit Peachtree City Walgreens
This man is one of three wanted by Peachtree City police following a July 14 armed robbery at the Walgreens store on Ga. Highway 74 South at Holly Grove Road.
Peachtree City girl brings home silver medal in roller hockey
Cami Salaski from Peachtree City, just returned from Barcelona, Spain where she competed in the World Roller Championship for Team USA at the World Roller Games. Cami was one of
National Rowing Champions from Peachtree City
Chandler Parker (left) and Riley Parker captured first place in the Women’s U15 double event, earning the title of National Champions, at the inaugural US Rowing U17/U15 National Championships held
More growth goes west of Peachtree City
Plan in place for 150,000 sq. ft. center at Fischer Crossroads; 4 restaurants, medical offices, retail and a gas station proposed for 29 acres fronting Fischer, lower Fayetteville roads and
Warehouse your cash: Costco on track to open next month
It took a while for the infrastructure work to be completed, but the new Costco store at Fischer Crossings just over the Coweta County line from Peachtree City is well-underway.
Fayette church group travels to Mexico to build a home
It is not uncommon for members of Rolling Hills Baptist Church to go on mission trips. The most recent took a group, including two Fayette County public safety employees, to
Fayetteville expects to borrow $25 million for new city hall and park
The new Fayetteville Public Facilities Authority (PFA) is in the process of swinging into action with a big addition to downtown. A resolution establishing an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) addressing maximum
What a show! What a day!
Freddy Frank has retired from working for the city of Peachtree City, but he loves the city and sends us photographs from time to time of what he sees on
School system spending has exploded. Why?
With budget time for local governments having arrived, the one budget that makes me scratch my head is the spending explosion at the Fayette County School System. After you read