Lots of things cooking at Piedmont Fayette
The kitchen in the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital will stay busy this summer with four exciting free cooking demonstrations. My Chef Nancy will […]
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Peachtree City Library Art Initiative hosts awards reception Sunday
Cast your vote for People’s Choice before the reception — Rebecca Watts, Co-chair, puts the finishing touches on the exhibit featuring the finalists in painting, photography, water media, mixed media
Night Market comes back to Drake Field
Saturday, Jul. 13, 6 – 11 p.m. Drake Field, Peachtree City. The Peachtree City Night Market was inspired by outdoor markets popular in Europe and Asia and is a social,
Mama Won’t Fly playing in Fairburn
The fast-paced comedy, “Mama Won’t Fly,” continues through July 21, at the Southside Theatre Guild in Fairburn. Written by the team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, and
125 senior apartments open in downtown Fayetteville
60% of apartments to be designated ‘affordable,’ with rents from $590 for 1 bedroom to $875 for 2 bedrooms — The $44 million HearthSide Club Lafayette active senior living apartments
Dogwood Trail to close for 6 months for pipe repairs
Have your say about plans for 4 other roads July 15 — Dogwood Trail will be closed to all through traffic between Ga. Highway 74 and Tyrone Road beginning on
Dream big this summer with Matilda the Musical!
The Hit Broadway Musical “Matilda” is running all summer at the Legacy Theatre. This magical and inspiring show opened July 5 and runs through Aug. 4. Winner of five Tony
Starr’s Mill grad Kelley O’Hara shooting for second World Cup title
See a gallery of Kelley O’Hara over the years, following the story below — When Fayette County’s youngest soccer players slide on their shin pads and lace up their cleats,
Fayette Board of Education OKs record $229.45 million budget
Over 4 years, Fayette’s spending per student increased 11% to $10,335 per student; school budget increased $45.45 million since 2016, while student numbers remained almost flat; new staff hires, meanwhile,
Jobs, building boom coming to east Coweta, just west of Peachtree City
Fischer Road development will add 720 jobs; 85,000 square-foot Kaiser Permanente medical building, 157,000 square-foot COSTO, $50 million retirement project to rev up economic engine within a mile of PTC’s
New security measures in place at Fayette County schools
Although statistics show that most schools will never experience a shooting, highly publicized attacks like those in Parkland, Florida and others around the nation cause a new security concern among students,
Rental paddleboats on Lake Peachtree? Council says, ‘Maybe’
City manager: ‘Further review is warranted’; ordinances may need to be changed to allow proposal — The Peachtree City Council seemed to like the idea of rental boats on Lake
Following up on Fayette’s 2 rabid foxes
Here’s what happens when you call officials about sighting wild animals — It has been a month or more since two Fayette County residents were bitten by rabid foxes. Fayette
New Fayette school calendar features longer winter break, no school on Election Day
The 2020-2021 school year calendar was unanimously approved by the Fayette County Board of Education on June 17. That’s the term beginning in August 2020. The calendar features several changes
3 champs in 2019 Taste of Fayette festival, many happy fans
The 2019 Taste of Fayette foodie festival hosted thousands of participants enjoying the event and three restaurants walking away with “best of” bragging rights. Photo above, Tour de Italy received
Suspect in cold case murder arrested
Jimmy Ray Barnes. Photo/Fayette County Jail. A 60-year-old man residing in Fayette County has been arrested and is awaiting extradition to Louisiana in connection to a
Fayetteville’s finest visit with lawn lunchers
Early birds at the June 21 edition of Lunch on the Lawn in downtown Fayetteville were joined by Fayetteville police officers who stopped in for a visit. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Local youth league leads the way in testing for concussions
A concussion testing measure adopted by the Fayette County Community Youth Football (FCCYBF) organization for its young football players and cheerleaders in 2010 is paying benefits. The baseline testing data
Fayette resident parachutes into Normandy to honor D-Day veterans
Fayette County resident and retired U.S. Army veteran Bo Hill found a unique way to honor the veterans of World War II on the 75th anniversary of D-Day by parachuting
Chalk it up to Fayetteville as a fun Friday Night LIVE!
The Friday Night LIVE event held at the old courthouse in Fayetteville on June 14 and sponsored by Fayetteville Main Street featured local chalk art artists and those from around
Retiring Old Glory in Tyrone ceremony
A flag retirement ceremony held by the 4th (Patriotic) Degree of the Knights of Columbus was held June 15 at Veterans Memorial Park in Tyrone. The Knights of Columbus Honor
Rained-out Taste of Fayette reset for Sunday, June 23
The 18th annual Taste of Fayette foodie festival set for June 9 was rained out, but it is now reset for Sunday, June 23, at the Historic Fayette County Courthouse
Fayette County Amateur Radio Field Day demonstrates science, skill, and service
Members of the Fayette County Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, at The Ridge Nature Area, 415
Photography club exhibit is ongoing at Peachtree City Library
The Peachtree City Photography Club announces the exhibition of an assortment of original photographs at the Peachtree City Library, as a part of the Peachtree City Library Arts Initiative. The
Library to produce anthology of Peachtree City as ‘home’
In honor of Peachtree City’s 60th anniversary, Peachtree City Library will publish an anthology of personal essays that capture the essence of Peachtree City as “home.” The idea is to
Peachtree City gives you 12 days to tell officials how you feel
Peachtree City officials posted on the city website June 13 a form for city residents to express their opinions about a number of issues facing the city. Better hurry up,
Busy Hwy. 54-74 intersection faces month of sinkhole repairs
Work starts on northbound right lane Monday, June 17 — Bad traffic gets worse Monday at Peachtree City’s busiest intersection as state work crews begin trying to fix once and
Rapson: Pay raises for Fayette deputies require tax increase
The first of two public hearings on the 2020 Fayette County budget will be held June 13. County Administrator Steve Rapson following the May 30 budget preview responded to questions
County issues rabid fox alert
Fayette County government is urging residents to use caution when encountering foxes, as two that were recently sighted tested positive for rabies. Citizens should be aware of their surroundings
Father’s Day gifts: 2 college graduations, father and son
It took Peachtree City Assistant Police Chief Stan Pye 3 decades but his long journey to a college degree ended with a joint walk with his son at GMC graduation;
Chalk Art event, DJ music, lots of food, drink at Friday Night LIVE in Fayetteville
Artists of all ages are invited to downtown Fayetteville to create their best chalk artwork for the Friday Night Live Chalk Event. This event will be held on Friday June
Pick blueberries at Real Life Orchard
The blueberries in the Harvest for Real Life Orchard are beautifully ripening in preparation for our U-Pick 4 Others season in June and July. Starting on Wednesday, June 12, the
Knights of Columbus host flag retirement ceremony in Tyrone
This patriotic family event will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in Tyrone at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, weather permitting. This patriotic ceremony will include the Boy Scouts
Father Goose comes to Peachtree City Library
In just a few weeks, we’ll be well into summertime — enjoying swimming pools, cookouts, and picnics in the parks near our beautiful lakes. Another tradition that has become an