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Braves’ letdown reminds us of life’s reality
Growing up, my Mom used to tell us boys, “Don’t expect too much and you won’t be disappointed.”
I guess we Braves fans expect too...
Religion Briefs 10/08/14
Woolsey’s AWANA event set for tonightWoolsey Baptist Church, 115 Hampton Rd. in Fayetteville, will have AWANA Parent’s Night on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6:30...
LDS Church to host career resource center
The LDS Church, 2021 Redwine Road in Fayetteville will host a career resource center beginning in October.
The center will be open to the...
COS will host Oct. women’s retreat in PTC
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will sponsor a Women’s Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the church, 101...
BeVille to perform at Community Christian’s Coffee House Saturday
Community Christian Church will host a “Coffee House” event this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. with musical entertainment provided by singer/songwriter Amy BeVille....
Summit to host dinner meetings
The Summit Church will offer three dinner meetings, Oct. 19, Jan. 11, and May 17, all at 6 p.m., to discuss managing money, dealing...
Hopewell UMC has new youth director
Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone announces its new youth director, Branden Hubler, a McDonough native, who spent the past two years working with...
Interfaith luncheon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held its second interfaith luncheon as a thank you to all those who contributed to...
Providence UMC’s motorcycle rally set for October 23 – 26
Bikers, it’s not too late to join the 2nd annual, “rally4thekidz,” an Oct. 23-26 motorcycle rally hosted by Providence United Methodist Church to...
Couple survives crash landing at Starr’s Mill HS
UPDATED FOR PRINT EDITION — An Atlanta couple was injured Oct. 5 when their single-engine plane crash landed on a practice field at Starr’s...
Piedmont Fayette Hospital to expand ER by 18 bays, add 30 rooms
Piedmont Fayette Hospital is looking to expand by adding a two-story section on the hospital’s east side. The addition will increase space in the...
New PTC pay plan: How to pay for it?
The Peachtree City Council on Oct. 2 by a 3-2 vote adopted the provisions of the recent classification and compensation study at a cost...
Government Party wins, taxpayers lose
I come today to praise two office holders that I have strongly criticized in the past. After Thursday night’s 3-to-2 Peachtree City Council vote...
We can handle the truth
The Ebola virus is not a threat, but ISIS is. That’s what some of our leaders tell us. Should we believe them? Do they...
Ebola and Obama
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is both a danger in itself and a wake-up call for Americans — about President Obama, about the...
World’s view of being cool
My parents, according to the world’s definition of “cool,” were not. Neither drank nor did either ever possess a credit card. Groceries and clothing...
The PTC pay raise and the 35% lie
Last Thursday’s actions and vote by the Peachtree City Council reflect yield to the pressure of the self-serving and money-grabbing interest of the city’s...
Brown: The story of one woman’s remarkable victory
Recently, I twice had the opportunity to spend time with local citizens to discuss how they could get involved in local government and make...
Another hero is gone: Farewell to the colonel
Words do not flow as in prose at such times as these. Rather, my thoughts fall from my mind in random shapes and sizes...
Hall-Hollis engagement
Kirk and Becky Hall of Brooks, Ga. announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Elizabeth to Jeffrey Wilson Hollis, son of Eric and Cheryl...
Wiley Joseph Williams, Jr., 88 of Moreland
Wiley Joseph ("Joe") Williams, Jr., 88 of Moreland, died September 26. He was the son of the late Pastor Wiley Joseph Williams, Sr. and...
Henry Pate, Jr., age 78
Henry "Clyde" Pate, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Fayetteville, Ga. on October 1, 2014, after a brave battle with...
Sharon Ann Benedict of Fayetteville
Sharon Ann Benedict of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away October 4, 2014.
She is survived by her sister Doris Robbins of Fayetteville; nephew Edward Vaccaro of...
Lolita Vivas, of Peachtree City
Mrs. Lolita Vivas, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on October 3, 2014.
She was born on February 12, 1964, in the city of...
Barbara Ann McElroy, of Peachtree City
Mrs. Barbara Ann McElroy, born December 22, 1943, of Peachtree City passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was the CEO of McElroy Services...
Laurlene Stone, 91, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Laurlene "Billie" Stone, 91, of Fayetteville, Ga., died September 30, 2014.
She was a faithful member of Lisbon Baptist Church. She was born...
Christine Parker Newton, 81, of Fayetteville
Christine Parker Newton, 81, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away October 1, 2014.
She is survived by her husband Jimmy “JC” Newton of Fayetteville; brothers Harry...
Dorothy Irene Schultz, 83, of Peachtree City
Dorothy Irene Schultz, 83, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away October 3, 2014. She was a long time member of Peachtree City United Methodist...
Diana Coutu Cates, 69, of Sharpsburg
Diana Coutu Cates, 69, of Sharpsburg, Ga., passed away Oct. 3, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.
She was a member of Line...
Things to do-Oct.8-Nov.8
OctoberOctober 8“Fore the Paws” Charity Golf Tournament is today at Braelinn Golf Club. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the shotgun start for the...
Zombie warehouse getting ready to open
Residents can contribute a to a good cause and have a scary time by heading to a zombie warehouse in Peachtree City. The event...
Sandra Deal is speaking in Fayette next week
The teachers, law enforcement professionals, social service agencies and other organizations in Fayette County have a big job providing for children and families in...
Great Georgia Air Show is this weekend
It’s a weekend filled with breathtaking aerial stunts, roaring jet trucks, fireworks and activities for fun seekers of all ages. The Great Georgia Airshow...
The grandfather clock
The clock
It was taller by half than the old man himself,
Though it weighed not a pennyweight more.
It was bought on the morn of the...
