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Religion Briefs 09/24/14
National Heights plans yard saleNational Heights Baptist Church in Fayetteville will have a yard sale Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing...
F’ville’s Barnett in running for American Legion’s U.S. chief
Dale Barnett is crisscrossing the country on a whirlwind schedule this year in preparation for what would be an influential position on the national...
War — A matter of semantics
“Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind.”
— President John F. Kennedy
For most people, war is an...
What Jack Ma can re-teach U.S.
In the fairy tale “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, is in the forest when he hears a group...
Who wants war?
Some pundits are saying that President Obama has been floundering in his response to the ISIS crisis because public opinion polls show most Americans...
History is better than fiction
Several weeks ago, I wrote about moonshine runner turned stock car champion, Lloyd Seay, who was murdered in a dispute over sugar purchased to...
BoC eyes $257K for athletic field lights
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will consider spending $257,000 for lighting on two of McCurry Park’s athletic fields at Thursday night’s regular public...
Booth Lego League champs need help
When the rookie J.C. Booth “Tsunami Warrior” team became the state champions in the first Lego League Robotics Challenge, they created a big problem...
For PTC folks, it’s more than a lake
Mayor and Peachtree City Council, you need to stop dragging your collective feet and take whatever actions required to return Lake Peachtree to its...
Garlock critic himself is blinded by prejudice
Mr. Coleman waxes eloquent regarding his recently found mantra written by Krister Stendard, “Our vision is more obstructed by what we know than by...
Another explanation of the $3 leak fee: More money
Thank you, Mr. Brown, for properly scrutinizing, or should we say ingeniously spinning, the Leak Protection program. I am sure that everyone is removing...
Obama’s lies keep piling up: Count abortion untruths
This week I wanted to highlight just one example of Obama’s extreme mendacity and cynicism.
In 2009, amid concerns that the healthcare law as written...
Fayette Commission to spotlight national anthem
On the heels of the 200th anniversary of the creation of “The Star Spangled Banner,” the Fayette County Board of Commissioners will give special...
How could cop shoot unarmed man 6 times?
I read the letters to the editor by Mr. Terry Garlock and Mr. Anthony Coleman, both concerning events surrounding the shooting of an unarmed...
Our challenge: Repent, ask God to forgive us
We are a proud people and rightly so. America has always been at the forefront of all nations, but that position is now challenged....
Fayette County ethics board has vacancy
There is an open seat on the Fayette County Ethics Board for a three-year term that begins in early November.
The board is made up...
Mary Jo Kachman of Jonesboro
Mary Jo Kachman of 237 Cedar Trail, Jonesboro Ga. in Fayette county passed away September 16, 2014.
She was born in Kansas City, Mo....
Richard Hamman of Peachtree City
Richard "Dick" Hamman of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.
Born in Fairmont, W.Va., on Sept. 25,...
Mary Evelyn Finlon of Fayetteville
Mary Evelyn (Perry) Finlon passed away on September 21, 2014.
She was born in Tifton, Ga. on November 14, 1920. She is preceded...
Glenda J. Grant, age 70 of Brooks
Mrs. Glenda J. Grant, age 70 of Brooks, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
Mrs. Grant was born in Griffin,...
Things to do-Sept.24-Oct.25
SeptemberSeptember 24Join Promise Place for an event today at 10 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Churchin Fayetteville. The event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness...
Cultural Ambassadors pick fruit for those in need
The newly formed Cultural Ambassadors group at Peeples Elementary completed its first service project that will bring fresh fruit to community residents who cannot...
American Values Traveling Museum visits Whitewater
As students recognized Constitution Week at Whitewater High, they had the opportunity to see actual war artifacts used by soldiers during the American Revolution,...
Styx sailing into Peachtree City
Classic Rock will fill the air Saturday night as The Fred finishes up the Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series.
The finale features the...
Market Day is Saturday
This Saturday is the fourth Market Day event of 2014, at the Lane Brown Gazebo in Downtown Fayetteville.
Fayetteville Main Street welcomes everyone to attend...
Dragon boats head to Lake Mac
The Peachtree City International Festival and Rotary Dragon Boat Races will celebrate its seventh year September 27. The festivities will be held at a...
Irony continues to abound
It was just too ironic.
Late last fall, Dave asked me to come with him to look at a trawler for sale in New Bern,...
Reading rocks!
Friends of the Fayette County Public Library held one of its book sales and these folks have just set an arm load of books...
Anthony Philip Bertino, 68, of Peachtree City
Anthony Philip Bertino, 68, of Peachtree City, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2014.
He served his country in the US Army and retired as Chief...
Joseph K. Graves, 76, of Peachtree City
Joseph K. Graves, 76, of Peachtree City, passed away September 14, 2014.
He served his country during the Vietnam War with the United States...
OLM prevails 42-35 over Lumpkin Co.
The Our Lady of Mercy Bobcats jumped out to a 19-point lead only to see the Lumpkin County Indians tie the game in the...
Commissioners expected at two events
Commissioners expected at two events
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has served notice that its members will be present at two upcoming events in...
Classic cars headed to Senoia
Mark your calendar for Senoia’s 10th Annual Cruisin’ to the Oldies car show Sept. 27 beginning at 11 am. Main Street will close at...
Coweta County fair off to a good start
The 2014 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair on Pine Road will be open through Sept. 27. With special events and promotions, expect every visit to...
