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Sitton-Bearden engagement
Michael S. Sitton and Karla W. Sitton would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Meagan Danielle Sitton to Michael...
Robert Martin DeMine, Sr., 80, of Brooks
Robert Martin DeMine, Sr., 80, of Brooks, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014.
Mr. DeMine was the owner/operator of Bob DeMine Heating and Air....
Welcome back to Western Elementary
Second grade students at Western Elementary School in Coweta County start the new school year. From left are Cindy Glass, Caden Jacobson, Jakaleb Stegall, T.J....
A Banana Split Dinner
Would it be so unusual to have a banana split at dinnertime? How about simply replacing dinner with one? Most folks would say neither...
The Rainmaker
I am thinking about entering a new profession. I am considering becoming a professional rain maker. Last year, for my vacation, I took a...
UWG campus gets additional funds
The University of West Georgia (UWG) has received additional $2.6 million in funding for the renovation of its new campus in Newnan. UWG will...
Forklift used in F’ville ATM theft
A forklift being used on a remodeling project at a restaurant on Ga. Highway 85 South at the Summit Point shopping center was used...
Arrest reports: Aug. 12-18
The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Rather than...
PTC Council splits 3-to-2 — No tax hike
For the entire calendar year, Peachtree City’s staff created a budget they felt followed the direction of the City Council.
But Thursday night, the budget...
F’ville cops investigating home invasion
Fayetteville police are investigating possible leads in an Aug. 19 armed home invasion on Lakepoint Lane where two residents were bound and robbed.
Det. Mike...
Plant talk
Fayetteville residents Frank and Doris Chastine, at left, talk with Lillie Golden, right, about the many plants she had on display at Market Day...
Kudos for Cancer Wellness Walk
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners recently issued a proclamation in support of the upcoming Cancer Wellness 5K Walk to benefit Thomas F. Chapman...
In line for a shot at stardom
People from around metro Atlanta and beyond converged on Pinewood Atlanta Studios Aug. 16 for a casting call for the upcoming Ant-Man movie now...
Separation of church and state?
The First Amendment to the Constitution of The United States of America is simply and completely as follows:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an...
Gurley to kick off Bethlehem Baptist’s revival tonight
Members of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Peachtree City will hold their revival this week, Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 20-22, at 7:30 p.m. each night....
Religion Briefs 08/20/14
Final revival service is tonightTrue Love Christian Ministries in Fayetteville concludes its summer revival tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 20, with the final service at 7...
Providence UMC will host Church Fair this Sunday
The community is invited to Providence United Methodist Church this Sunday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a church fair with...
Olivet’s 23rd anniversary celebration starts Sept. 3
The Olivet Church in Fayetteville will begin its 23rd Church Anniversary celebration with the first of four Wednesday night services next Wednesday,...
Family History Lab changes dates for free genealogy classes
The LDS Church’s Family History Lab has changed its meeting date from Wednesdays to Tuesdays. The free genealogy classes now will meet each Tuesday...
‘Undie Sundays’ net big haul for local clothing bank
The congregation of Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone recently donated 356 pairs of underwear to The Real Life Center for those in...
Maki-Metzger engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Maki of Reno, Nev. and Ms. Toni Maki of Sparks, Nev. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter,...
Carolyn Louise Bearden, 75, of Fayetteville
Carolyn Louise Bearden, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014.
She was a loyal member of Lisbon Baptist Church. She spent much...
Robert Vaughan Hunter, 74, of Fayetteville,
Robert "Bob" Vaughan Hunter, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014.
He grew up in College Park and was a member of...
Arlene L. Harris of Nebraska
Arlene was born in Bruning, Neb. and graduated from Nebraska Weslyan University as a theater major. After touring with the theater company, Arlene went...
Leigha Nicole Barteski of Tyrone
Miss Leigha Nicole Barteski of Tyrone passed away August 18, 2014.
She is survived by her parents Ron and Janet Barteski of Peachtree City;...
Margaret K. Tarpley, 96, of Jonesboro,
Margaret K. Tarpley, 96, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014.
Mrs. Tarpley was a porcelain artist, an avid gardener, and an expert...
Vicki Beck of Tyrone
Ms. Vicki Beck of Tyrone passed away August 15, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Lauren Crouch and her husband Chad of Tyrone;...
Larysa Pushkar of Peachtree City
Larysa Pushkar of Peachtree City, Ga. was born November 29, 1971 and passed away on August 15th of this year.
She was preceded in...
High school sports: More than just a game
On Aug. 7, the first day of school on a Thursday, while new freshmen at McIntosh were cautiously feeling their way through the social...
Theater of the absurd in Ferguson
It was in a college theater class that I learned about a genre called “Theater of the Absurd.” These were plays written mostly by...
EPA power grab unscientific and uncalled for
According to the Federal Register, on December 7, 2009, the EPA “found” that current and projected concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere...
Let Congress vote on Iraq War III
Last week, we were told there were 40,000 Yazidis on Sinjar Mountain facing starvation if they remained there, and slaughter by ISIS if they...
Saying goodbye to Bob Taylor
LaGRANGE — They came to say goodbye. They were sad. They were hurting; his teammates, his coach and his friends. They...
Pieces of life’s puzzle
This happened years ago. Mama was alive then so it’s been seven or eight years. I hadn’t thought about in almost that many years...
