Newsmakers

Run-walk event in Senoia aimed at epilepsy

A 5K race and 1 mile walk will be held in Senoia Feb. 2 to help raise funds for epilepsy research.

The Cupid Chase is chaired by local resident Mikki Lewis, whose daughter Hadley was diagnosed with epilepsy after her first grand mal seizure while in kindergarten in 2008. Since then, Hadley was diagnosed with other related problems including dyslexia, delayed fine motor skills and other issues. Read More»

Run-walk event in Senoia aimed at epilepsy

A 5K race and 1 mile walk will be held in Senoia Feb. 2 to help raise funds for epilepsy research.

The Cupid Chase is chaired by local resident Mikki Lewis, whose daughter Hadley was diagnosed with epilepsy after her first grand mal seizure while in kindergarten in 2008. Since then, Hadley was diagnosed with other related problems including dyslexia, delayed fine motor skills and other issues. Read More»

Barlow: ‘Drug test us, too’

County to consider deal moving Main Street program to courthouse

New Fayette County Commissioner David Barlow wants he and his fellow commissioners to be subject to the same random drug testing program that is used on county employees.

Barlow will make his pitch Thursday night at the commission’s regular meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at the county government complex in downtown Fayetteville.

The county’s substance abuse policy requires testing for alcohol and controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, PCP and prescription medication in excess of normal amounts. Read More»

Say hello to first baby born in 2013 in Fayette

Say hello to first baby born in 2013 in Fayette

Kimberly and Joel Dover beam about the birth of their daughter, Allison Kate Dover, the first child born in Fayette County in 2013. Baby Allison was born on Jan. 1, 2013 at 3:02 a.m. and came into the world weighing 6 lbs. 4.5 ounces and 19 inches long. The baby was delivered by Dr. Heather Turner at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The Dovers have two other children and reside in Newnan. Photo/Special.

From cross-country competitors to air war teammates

Christopher Taylor and Mark Russell posed for a photo outside of their aircraft. The two just came home from a several-month stint in the Middle East. Photo/Special.

Christopher Taylor and Mark Russell spent their high school days as rivals: running against each other in cross country. Taylor ran for the McIntosh squad and Russell was on the Starr’s Mill team.

Both graduated in 2003, but their paths have crossed again: this time as they joined forces in combating terrorism in the Middle East. The two have shared the cockpit of a F-15E Strike Eagle, with Taylor at the stick and Mark in the back seat as weapons officer. Read More»

I’ll be home for Christmas

I’ll be home for Christmas

Major Frank Cortez of Peachtree City, 3rd Army-Arcent, is greeted by wife, Beth, and daughter Ainsley, 10 months, after returning from Kuwait. Frank is one of many soldiers returning home for the holidays who are met by The Coca-Cola Company and The Paradies Shops who are promoting “Open Happiness.” During the holiday season Coca-Cola and Paradies support U.S. troops returning and leaving home and airport travelers with the In-Store Activation Special Event; The iconic Cola-Cola Bear poses for photos with travelers and shows support for the troops at the USO at the airport. Read More»

ENCORE! Fayette expands outreach

Some will remember it as ENCORE! Fayette, the initiative that formed in 2009 and was Georgia’s first older-adult volunteer leadership program. Today the emphasis has expanded and the organization will begin holding classes in late January under a new name that expands its vision: ENCORE! Fayette — Center for Creative Involvement.

The organization’s expanded vision is set to include both those already retired and those not yet in the 55-year-old/retirement category. Read More»

Hwy. 54 W. postal annex may close

The U.S. Postal Service carrier annex facility on Ga. Highway 54 West near Fayetteville is being considered for potential closure. If eventually closed, USPS staff stationed at the annex might consolidate with the Fayetteville Post Office. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) like many corporations continues to look for ways to cut costs. Though no decision has been made, the USPS carrier annex that opened a few years ago on Ga. Highway 54 just west of Fayetteville is being considered for closure.

USPS Corporate Communications representative for the Atlanta District Michael Miles said Tuesday the closure of the Hwy. 54 carrier annex building is up for consideration and is being studied, though no decision on the issue has been made. There is currently no specific timetable on a potential closure, Miles added. Read More»

PTC gets national accolade: best place to raise kids

Peachtree City has been named one of the 50 “best places to raise kids” in the United States by Bloomberg Businessweek.

Although residents are well-versed in the myriad of recreational offerings available for the younger set, Bloomberg was concerned with public school performance, safety, housing costs, commute time and other factors including the percentage of households with children, adult educational attainment and diversity. Read More»

Newnan-Coweta Humane Society to open pet food pantry

It is well-known that the ongoing recession has affected jobs and households. But what might be overlooked is that a decrease in a family’s disposable income can also impact family pets. To help with those needs the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society Pet Food Pantry will begin operations on Jan. 5. Read More»