Religion Briefs 07/31/13
COS will bless backpacksChrist Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will bless backpacks for students and teachers the next two weekends, Aug. 3 and 4 and Aug. 10 and […]
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Southside staging classic musical
When seasoned actors get together to learn a new show, there is very little stress involved. Having done dozens of shows in their lifetimes, they know what it takes to
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‘Smoke on the Mountain’ comes to Southside Aug. 9
When seasoned actors get together to learn a new show, there is very little stress involved. Having done dozens of shows in their lifetimes, they know what it takes to
Letters to the Editor, Regional
Evil Zimmerman vs. child Trayvon
I work for [omitted] and could get fired for publishing the following above my own name, even on my own Facebook page as it shows a point of view on
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Religion Briefs 07/24/13
Praise dance extravaganza set for July 27Bethlehem Baptist Church will hold its annual praise dance extravaganza at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The event will feature praise dance teams
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Belle H. Colvin, 80, of Willisburg, Ky
Belle H. Colvin, 80, of Willisburg, Ky., passed away on July 8, 2013, in Gulf Shores, Ala. Her body has been donated to the Anatomy Registry to advance the medical
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Religion Briefs 07/17/13
God’s J.E.W.E.L.S. session set for SaturdayShekinah Glory Fellowship Center will host God’s J.E.W.E.L.S. Women’s Empowerment Session on Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at Shekinah Glory Fellowship Center, 383 Fayette
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Info session planned for 4-laning McDonough Road
The public is invited to an open house Thursday to learn about the planned widening of McDonough Road between Ga. Highway 54 east of Fayetteville to U.S. Highway 19 north
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On amnesty, our legislators should repeat 2006, not 1986
As happened in 2006, amnesty has passed the Senate again. The future of American sovereignty, security and employment access is now up to the U.S. House of Representatives, in which
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Religion Briefs 07/10/13
Summit to offer parents’ night outThe Summit Church’s Family Resource Center will offer a Parent’s Night Out on Fridays from July 12- Aug. 9 from 6-9 p.m. During this time,
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Religion Briefs 07/03/13
Fayette Presbyterian VBS starts July 8Fayette Presbyterian Church will have VBS July 8-12, from 9 a.m.- noon. The theme this year is “Everywhere Fun Fair-Where God’s World Comes Together.” Children
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Religion Briefs 06/26/13
CDM plans Hip-Hop RevivalChrist Discipleship Ministries (CDM) in Fairburn will host a Hip-Hop Revival on Friday, June 28, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The service will feature M.A.J.O.R.S., Stoney Hill and
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Brooks thrift shop plans big sales for anniversary Thursday
Second Chance Thrift Shop in Brooks will celebrate its fourth birthday June 20-22 with special sales and much more. Begun as an outreach of Brooks United Methodist Church in 2009,
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John Hagen leaves Cokes Chapel UMC after 15 years
It has been said parting is such sweet sorrow. This was certainly the case when John Hagen announced his departure as one of the pastors of Cokes Chapel United Methodist
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Religion Briefs 06/19/13
Gospel and praise concert set for June 22On Saturday, June 22, Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church in Riverdale will have a Potluck Dinner beginning at 6 p.m. followed by a
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Editorial cartoon by Glenn McCoy 06-19-13
Wow! When I lie, my nose gets bigger. Editorial cartoon by Glenn McCoy.
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Editorial cartoon by Chip Bok 06-18-13
I’m not Dick Cheney. Editorial cartoon by Chip Bok (06-18-13).
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Brooks UMC’s thrift shop plans big sales for anniversary celebration
Second Chance Thrift Shop in Brooks will celebrate its fourth birthday the weekend of June 20-22 with special sales and much more. Begun as an outreach of Brooks United Methodist
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Religion Briefs 06/12/13
Crosspoint church VBS starts June 16Crosspoint Community Church, 300 Tivoli Garden in Peachtree City, will have Vacation Bible School for K-fifth grade June 16 – 20 from 6:30 – 8:30
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Rebecca Imperatori, 55, of Griffin
Rebecca Imperatori, 55, of Griffin, passed away June 9, 2013. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She attended Southside Community Church. She was a corporate employee with Lowe’s.
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Gospel, praise concert set for June 22 at COH
On Saturday, June 22, Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church in Riverdale will have a Potluck Dinner beginning at 6 p.m. followed by a Gospel and Praise Concert at 7 p.m.
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Religion Briefs 06/0513
Word of Life FMC to host Youth Rally Word of Life Free Methodist Church in Fayetteville will host a Youth Rally on June 8 from noon until 4 p.m. in
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Patrick Leo Cotrona, age 33, of Atlanta
Patrick Leo Cotrona, age 33, of Atlanta, Ga. died on Saturday, May 25, 2013. He was born January 26, 1980 in Troy, N.Y. to Frank and Paulette Cotrona. He grew
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Clyde Brunelle Thompson, 73
Clyde Brunelle “Bru” Thompson, 73, passed from this life into his eternal glory on May 21, 2013. He spent his life as a prime example of how to imitate his personal Lord
Letters to the Editor, Regional
What Mr. Presberg suggests is government OK for opinions
I would like to point out some things that Leonard Presberg seems to have missed. The anonymous letter that so offended Mr. Presberg was an opinion. In big, bold print,
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Gospel and praise concert set for June 22 at Christ Our Hope
On Saturday, June 22, Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church in Riverdale will have a Potluck Dinner beginning at 6 p.m. followed by a Gospel and Praise Concert at 7 p.m.
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Religion Briefs 05/29/13
National Heights yard sale coming upNational Heights Baptist Church will host a Church-wide Yard Sale/Bake Sale Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Items for sale include but are not
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Religion Briefs 05/22/13
The Talleys to appear in SharpsburgSouthern Gospel favorites “The Talleys” will be in concert Sunday evening May 26 at 6 p.m. at the Sharpsburg Church of the Nazarene, 4757 Ga.
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Clayton State to offer minor in Film
Clayton State University is positioning itself to be a part of the rapidly growing film industry that is about to take shape in Fayette County. The university announced recently that
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Religion Briefs 05/15/13
Jazz Festival planned at The SummitThe Summit Church will hold its Annual Jazz Festival Saturday, May 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. Members of the community are invited to come
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Michael W. Portwood – memorial
June 2, 1957 – May 10, 2003 10 Years Later… Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Your Loving Family
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Religion Briefs 05/08/13
FPC Spring Fling is May 11 downtownFayette Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville will host its second “Annual Spring Fling” on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the
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Edith Anderson, age 89, of Nashville
Edith Anderson, age 89, of Nashville, Tenn. passed away on May 1, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Anderson. Survived by daughter, Judy (Dan) Chambers; grandson, Greg (Allison
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Confession of Faith classes offered
The Covenant Presbyterian Church Builders Sunday School Class will journey through a few chapters of the Westminster Confession of Faith this Spring and invites members of the community to join