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Fayette schools’ enrollment numbers down to 2002 levels
Student enrollment in Fayette County public schools continues to decline, even during the school year. Enrollment figures reported for Nov. 21 showed 20,063 students,...
Missing PTC teen located, now back with her parents
UPDATE: Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m. - The juvenile was located and turned over to her parents.
Original story - Peachtree City police are looking...
There’s good news tonight!
On this last day of 2014, I’m reminded of the opening line of Mutual Network broadcaster Gabriel Heatter in his nightly radio newscasts from...
America interrupted
In the film, “Girl Interrupted,” Winona Ryder plays an 18-year-old who enters a mental institution for what is diagnosed as borderline personality disorder. The...
Are facts obsolete?
Some of us, who are old enough to remember the old television police series “Dragnet,” may remember Sgt. Joe Friday saying, “Just the facts,...
Liberals’ use of black people
Back in the day, when hunting was the major source of food, hunters often used stalking horses as a means of sneaking up on...
When Hollywood celebrated Christmas and marriage
A few days before Christmas, I checked the schedule for Turner Classic Movies, one of the few TV channels I watch. I was looking...
Looking back before I can look forward
When the New Year arrives every year, I, like most, look forward to the next 12 months filled with promise, opportunity, and a chance...
F’ville mayor reviews 2014, looks ahead
What a remarkable year 2014 has been!
On the west side of town:
Fayetteville became “Hollywood East” as production wrapped on our first movie and pre-production...
Life is a gift and time is a treasure
Several years ago, Tom Heymann wrote a book entitled In An Average Lifetime. I’m sure the stats are a little dated now, but it’s...
Operation Mobilization’s ‘Perspectives’ starts Jan. 8
Operation Mobilization’s “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement” class begins Jan. 8 and will meet weekly through May 7 (16 Thursdays).
The class will...
GriefShare starts at Fayette Presbyterian Jan. 4
Fayette Presbyterian Church will host its next 13-week GriefShare session beginning Sunday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. This session features all new materials.
GriefShare...
St. Christopher’s to host benefit dinner January 10
St. Christopher Hellenic (Greek) Orthodox Church in Peachtree City announces its 12th Annual Vasilopita and Covered Dish Dinner sponsored by Philoptochos (Friends of the...
Religion Briefs 12/31/14
COS changes worship timeChrist Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City announces a change in worship schedule. Beginning Jan. 3, Saturday evening worship will...
James L. Ramsey, age 90
James L. Ramsey, age 90, of Brunswick and Brooks, Ga. died peacefully early the morning of December 23, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden...
Helen Inez Rupert, age 86
Helen Inez Rupert, age 86, died at Piedmont Hospital in Fayetteville, Ga. on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 of Congestive heart failure.
Helen was a devoted...
Local wins pageant title
Local Scotti Cameron Elliot won the 2014 Miss Pre-Teen Atlanta pageant competition. Scotti Cameron won an all expense paid trip to compete in the...
Christian City raises more than $100,000
Local artists, sponsors, hosts, community leaders, and volunteers, came together in December for the eighth annual “Chair-ity” Event benefitting The Children’s Village at Christian...
Larry Perdue Jones of Peachtree City
Larry Perdue Jones of Peachtree City passed away on December 27, 2014. Larry was born on December 3, 1937 in Thomaston.
He graduated from Druid...
Fayette academic bowl teams sweep the county
With one exception, every winning high school varsity and junior varsity team of the 2014 Regional Academic Bowl is from Fayette County.
Fayette’s high school...
Flutists united
Students of the Fayette Flute Program shared their joy of music with the residents of Somerby of Peachtree City at their Christmas recital. For more info, call 678-770-3110....
A memorable New Year’s Eve
I have a family desk in my house and looking at it brings back memories of New Year’s Eve in 1949. I was 17...
Seniors connect to Fayette County’s history, culture
ENCORE is a fast, easy way to learn more about Fayette County and how to get connected.
Participants learn ways to apply their developed skills,...
Resource fair for special needs children, families
Fayette County ExceptionalOPS and Exceptional Children’s Services are sponsoring the “Building Alliances” resource fair for families of children with special needs on Tuesday, Jan....
Bell Award goes to Huddleston
From left, Huddleston teachers Michael Davis, Jennifer Martin, Andrea Lynch, Kathy Baker, Josh Noland (with the county office), Paula Nellessen, Lucy Coleman and Carol...
Local chess club starts own tourney
The Inman Elementary Chess Club will start its own tournament in February.
The inaugural tournament is motivated by the club’s desire to give their growing...
Program helps homebound seniors feed themselves, pets
For anyone with a pet in his or her life, he or she knows they are more than just an animal. The pet is...
War Eagles win tournament
The War Eagles of Landmark Christian School went into the Christmas holiday with an 11-2 record and an eight-game winning streak after picking up...
Film series coming to library
With the new year comes a new film series at the Fayette County Public Library. Kicking off Jan. 7, and running through Feb. 20,...
Introduction to pickleball Jan. 8, Kedron Fieldhouse
A free demonstration of Peachtree City’s new pickleball program is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic...
New sport in Fayette, late April
A new level of athletic competition is coming to Fayette County in late April.
FCA Endurance MultiSport Weekend provides 16 different athletic competitions based on...
Looking back …
This has been a tremendous year for most religious groups in Fayette, Coweta and surrounding areas.
You have held seminars, live simulcasts, Bible studies,...
Brooks man charged with molestation
A Brooks man has been charged with the molestation of two female victims. Investigators also found a large volume of child pornography on his...
Fayette deputies attend funeral for slain NYC cop
Fayette County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Kent, (L), and Cpl. Robert Smith travelled to New York City to attend the funeral ceremony for Officer Rafael...
