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In Memory Lane Brown
In Memory
Lane Brown
Gone But Not Forgotten November 11, 2011
What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose. Lane you will always be...
Jane Elizabeth Carroll, 82 of Fayetteville
Jane Elizabeth Carroll, 82 of Fayetteville, Ga. died peacefully the 11th of November, 2014, at home surrounded by her family.
Jane was born on January...
Pace tells Rotary Club about Pinewood
Jim Pace, CEO of the Group VI Companies, spoke to the Peachtree City Rotary Club recently.
Pace was very instrumental in bringing Pinewood Studios to...
Sandy Creek students get up close with math
A game of numbers not only helped students at Sandy Creek High see how math is used in everyday life, but it also benefitted...
Orchestra kicks off the fall season
McIntosh High School’s Orchestra, conducted by James C. Hagberg, performed their first concert of the 2014-2015 school year this fall.
The evening started off...
Cattle Baron’s Ball
Organizers of the American Cancer Society’s 12th annual “Cattle Baron’s Ball” are proud to announce that this year’s ball raised $100,000, bringing the 12...
Teachers tete-a-tete
Rising Starr Middle School (RSMS) faculty challenged Bennett’s Mill Middle School (BMMS) faculty to a volleyball game to help raised funds to help cancer...
All for one
There was a discussion at the Fayetteville City Hall recently as to whether the city fire department should remain a part of the city,...
Magic carpet to red carpet: ‘Aladdin, Jr.’
Disney’s musical version of “Aladdin” opened this year on Broadway, but residents can enjoy a family-friendly junior version closer to home when the Konos...
Holiday theatre season approaches
Over 40 of the area’s most popular and talented performers will gather at Southside Theatre Guild from December 11-14 to present the world premiere...
Ga. Power donates 1k to education
Georgia Power continues to show its support for public education in Fayette County by making a gift of $1,000 to the Fayette County Education...
‘O Christmas Tea’
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, “O Christmas Tea,” will provide a delicious way to support those fleeing from violent relationships at Community Welcome House.
Ballerinas from...
‘Bat Boy:’ a ‘cult classic’
The Clayton State University Theatre will be performing their fall production, “Bat Boy: The Musical,” at 8 p.m. on Nov. 13 through 15.
There will...
Sandy Creek builds race car
Another SkillsUSA Georgia Fall Leadership Conference has come and gone with the Sandy Creek High chapter gathering up more awards.
Six students, Noah Jacobs, Cameron...
Deputies searching for North Coweta armed robber
Coweta County deputies are searching for a man driving a white minivan who held up a convenience store on U.S. Highway 29 at gunpoint...
Work on Hwy. 54W makes traffic slow-going
The installation of a median cut at Wynn's Pond Road on Ga. Highway 54 West just inside Coweta County will require that one westbound...
Mad Hatter tea party in Wonderland
The Mad Hatter tea party will be a walk through Wonderland. The event is Nov. 15 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the...
World War II aircraft flew for Vets Day at Falcon Field
World War II T-6 aircraft were among the sights and sounds at the Dixie Wing Veterans Day Observance held Nov. 8 at Falcon Field...
4 from Fayette head to state
Four teams from Fayette County are in the GHSA state playoffs next week.
The Sandy Creek Patriots finished second in Region 5-AAAA after closing out...
Grace Bernhard Sprayberry of Stockbridge
Grace Bernhard Sprayberry of Stockbridge, Ga. passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 5, 2014.
She was the daughter of the late Willie Morris...
Top runners vie for state titles
The Georgia High School Association cross-country state championships in all classifications are today in Carrollton. Runners from nearly all Fayette schools will be participating....
Guide to Region 5-AAAA playoffs
Standings: Woodward 3-1, 4-1, 7-2, Sandy Creek 3-1, 5-1, 8-1, Carrollton 2-2, 3-2, 4-5, Fayette County 2-2, 2-2, 4-5, Whitewater 2-2, 3-2, 6-3, Troup...
5-AAAA football standings
As you read this, the final football standings for the regular season in Region 5-AAAA have likely been set. Before Friday’s games kicked off,...
Hall of Fame inductee
Peachtree City’s Helen Davidson was honored by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at their Strong4Life Youth Ambassador Hall of Fame Awards.
Davidson was celebrated for...
Up close and personal
Students at Booth Middle School in Peachtree City had a day full of activities Nov. 7 for Booth Safety Day. The school in cooperation...
Coweta follows state with its election results
Coweta voters had their say in the 2014 elections and in doing so mirrored voters statewide in the races where Republican David Perdue was...
Squirrels believed to be culprits in Peachtree City house fire
A late afternoon residential fire on Nov. 4 in Peachtree City resulted in moderate damage to the home but no injuries. The fire appeared...
Banner year for hot pots of chili
It was cold, winds were gusting and the chili was hot. It was a banner year for the Line Creek Civitan Club as they...
Grow, cut, repeat
(Left, right) Callie Towery, Tricia Elliot, Karen Keplinger, in front Josie Towery, Eliza Towery. This family has donated their hair for 14 years. It all...
Baby it’s cold outside
Each week you can safely read this column and be assured that the topic will not be political, and there’s a good reason.
Politics just...
From Gotham to Coweta
The Coweta Community Foundation (CCF) is set to host a Spirit Night Nov. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Chick-fil-a Dwarf House...
Council decides dredging needs more discussion
After hearing details of a potential dredging project at Lake Peachtree beyond the scope of the upcoming work by Fayette County, the Peachtree City...
Thank a veteran
Veterans Day is just a few days away. While Memorial Day calls to remembrance the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who died...
Newnan readies for a holiday tradition
The time for Newnan’s annual Christmas parade is just around the corner. Complete with the theme a “Storybook Christmas,” the parade will be held...
