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Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville

Kristy Lee Bannister

Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville, passed away May 15, 2013.

She was a loving mother to Hannah, Joshua and Faith and was a manager for Outback Steakhouse. Kristy was an Angel from Heaven on loan to us from Jesus. What a contagious smile she possessed. The world is a better place because of Kristy. She was a beacon of Jesus' light that shined on everyone she came in contact with. Read More»

George Wesley Ingram of Peachtree City

George Wesley Ingram, "The Tomato Man"

Mr. George Wesley Ingram. "The Tomato Man," passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Southland Nursing Center in Peachtree City, Ga.

He is predeceased by three brothers, Mozie Ingram, John L. Ingram and Jr. Ingram.

He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Leonard of Pennsacola, Fla.; and three sisters, Retta Stevens of Columbus, Ga.; Della Nabors of Tallassee, Ala. and Virginia Atkins of Eclectic, Ala. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Rosemary Ingram of South Carolina. He leaves behind a special friend, Angela Liles of Fayetteville, Ga. Read More»

East Coweta staging Broadway favorite tonight in Newnan

The cast of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Photo/Special.

Seventeen high school guys dancing some terrifically demanding moves, 16 “pirate” girls performing fancy footwork, a love story, great singing, and a few visual tricks from the set and tech crew make for a tremendously entertaining evening. Read More»

It’s Championship Saturday

Northgate’s Ashley Keller, left, keeps the heat on McIntosh player Gabby Seiler in Northgate’s semi-final victory over the Lady Chiefs Tuesday night. Northgate will fight Whitewater for the championship today at noon on the campus of the University of West Georgia. Photo/Horace Holloman.

McIntosh teams, Whitewater girls could give county ‘Titletown’ tag

The county’s high schools run of spring sports titles could be capped today with three more titles. The McIntosh boys soccer team, the Whitewater girls soccer team, and the McIntosh girls lacrosse teams all play for titles today.

On Tuesday, the Lady Chiefs of McIntosh High School were less than four minutes away from their third straight state championship appearance, but Northgate High School erased a late deficit to send the Vikings to the state finals for the first time in school history. Read More»

Two soccer teams vying for state titles Saturday

The McIntosh boys and Whitewater girls will be trying to top off magical seasons Saturday with a state title.
McIntosh shut out Pope 3-0 Wednesday evening and will face Houston County at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night at the University of West Georgia stadium in Carrollton.

Whitewater advanced by beating region rival Starr’s Mill 3-1 Tuesday night and will face another region rival, Northgate, for the title Saturday afternoon at noon at the University of West Georgia stadium. Read More»

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Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible

To heaven and back?

Dear Father Paul:  From time-to-time I read stories about people who “died” and visited heaven, then came back to life and recounted their experiences.  What do you think about these accounts?   True … or phony? —   Brad
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Georgia Singers will perform at PTC Presbyterian Church May 19

The Georgia Singers from Peachtree Cit

Georgia Singers, a Peachtree City based community choir for young women, will perform at the First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City on Sunday evening, May 19, at 6 p.m. Ages of the two choirs of girls begin in grade seven and go through young adult. They are under the direction of Dr. Franklin Green with accompanist Rick Massengale. Read More»

Starr’s Mill crowned state tennis champions

The Starr’s Mill boys tennis team won the state AAAAA tennis championship 3-0 over Union Grove Saturday afternoon.
Frank Rogers won at No.1 singles 6-1, 6-0, Alex Borovsky won at No.2 singles 6-0, 6-0, and the No.1 doubles team of Blake Traeger/ Sebastian Schneider won 6-2, 6-0.

As for the ladies’ team, they suffered a finals loss with a 2-3 outcome against Lakeside-Evans.
The team was led at the No.2 singles spot with a 6-0, 6-0 win by Rachael Williams, and a win at No.1 doubles by the team of Kailey Inhulsen/ Shannon McKillip with a score of 6-2, 6-2.

Hopewell’s Chicken-Q is Saturday

The community is invited to and enjoy a barbecue chicken meal at Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone on Saturday, May 18.

Tickets are $8 each and include barbecued chicken, slaw, baked beans, bread, and iced tea. The meal will be prepared and sold by the Methodist Men and proceeds will support their mission efforts.

The senior adult group, Recycled Kids, will sponsor a bake sale during the event.

The Hopewell youth group will wash cars from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The car wash is free but donations will be gladly accepted. Read More»

LPC’s 10th anniversary is May 19

Members of Living Proof Church, 414 Jenkins Rd., Tyrone, will have their 10th anniversary celebration thisSunday, May 19, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The 10:45 a.m. worship service will include performances by musicians who previously attended Living Proof, speakers who were instrumental in founding and developing the church, a vision for the church’s coming years of praise and service ministry, and a few surprises.

Lunch, games and a time to enjoy friends and family will follow the service. Read More»