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Summer means reading time
The Fayette County Public Library and The Friends of the Public Library invited children of all ages to join in this summer’s Vacation Reading...
Courthouse 5K is Saturday
For over 21 years, runners from all over the Atlanta metro area and beyond have come to Fayetteville to spend their Saturday mornings enjoying...
Cruise’s new thriller will have you on the ‘edge’ of your seat
In 1988, Bill Murray starred in a romantic comedy called “Groundhog Day,” a film where he was forced to repeat the same day repeatedly...
Former presidential candidate bringing his radio show to town
Come join Herman Cain, a former candidate for the presidency, and host of The New Herman Cain Show on News/Talk WSB this Friday at...
Being a matriarch is hard
We’re looking forward to a gathering of the clan this summer, on a smaller scale than this one in 2001. Good to review sometimes.
Breathes...
The passing of friends
Ann B. Davis died recently at the age of 88. She came to prominence for her role on the Bob Cummings Show (1955-1959) for...
Challenger baseball families ‘chip in’ for scholarship as season concludes at Peachtree City’s ‘Field...
Peachtree City’s Challenger Baseball awarded a $1,000 scholarship to one of the league’s most beloved athletes. Challenger Baseball is a division of Peachtree City’s...
Dry summer ahead for Lake Peachtree
The Peachtree City Council learned Thursday that the structural problems with the Lake Peachtree spillway extend further than the human eye can see.
That’s...
Fischer Crossing picks up steam with new deal
There may finally be some progress with the large Fischer Crossing retail development on the northeast quadrant of Fischer Road and Ga. Highway 34...
PTC says OK to sidewalks in 3 new subdivisions
Three new subdivisions requesting to build sidewalks will get a go-ahead from Peachtree City, but only if a homeowner’s association is responsible for their...
Coweta denies 210-home rezoning
A residential request on 120 acres along Greentop Road in north Coweta County to be rezoned from rural conservation to single-family infill-medium density (RI-B)...
Babytime is fun time at PTC Library
At right, Babytime at the Peachtree City Library on Thursdays is a time for caregivers to expose their children to the wonder of stories...
Edgar L. Banks, Jr., 87, of Fayetteville
Edgar L. Banks, Jr., 87, of Fayetteville, passed away June 5, 2014.
He was a Past Master of Riverdale Masonic Lodge 709 in 1962....
Virginia Gilpatrick, age 82, of Jonesboro
Mrs. Virginia Gilpatrick, age 82, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Willard Gilpatrick and...
American Legion baseball season starts Monday
Peachtree City American Legion Post 50 will again be sponsoring American Legion baseball.
All home games will be played at McIntosh High School.
The home schedule...
Touch a Truck is Saturday in Newnan
The 3rd Annual Touch A Truck event will be roaring back to Ashley Park Mall today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The event,...
The Great Marshmallow war, conclusion
Last week we left the kids of Flamingo Street camped out in Neighbor Thomas’s backyard.
They were all engaged in a heated marshmallow war. Taking...
BoE appeal: No proof of discrimination against black voters in Fayette
The Fayette County Board of Education is contending that race was a primary factor in creating a majority-minority district approved by a federal court...
210 apartments on F’ville agenda Thursday
Fayetteville’s entrée to the world of luxury apartments, those which include high-end amenities and concierge-level services, will be on the Fayetteville City Council’s agenda...
Fayette plans to speed up Lake Peachtree dredging
With spillway fix unsure, Fayette Co. wants to dredge lake while lake level is low
The mostly dry bed of Lake Peachtree may be unsightly,...
Kids warned: Stay off Lake Mac dam
County: Youngsters scaled fence to leap into the water
Fayette County officials are warning parents to keep their curious and adventurous youngsters outside the secured...
Sidewalks sought, PTC balks
Question: What do you see in neighborhoods in almost all other small towns that you don’t see in Peachtree City?
Answer: Sidewalks.
Paved golf cart paths...
Hollywood Trucks drives into Pinewood partnership
The number of vendor companies supporting Fayetteville’s new movie and television industry continues to increase. Among the new arrivals is Louisiana-based Hollywood Trucks, with...
Jane Owens sets goals in GOP runoff for BoE Post 4
Voters in the July 22 runoff for the District 4 Fayette County Board of Education seat will choose between Diane Basham and Jane Owens....
Nub is gone
For those who knew him, Howard “Nub” Durham, Sr., was a fixture in the Fayette County community for decades. Though he passed away May...
Do we take the Bible for granted?
One recent morning, one of our students had a strong prompting that she should take her Bible to school. She put it in her...
Family history class is tonight
The Fayetteville Family History Lab will hold its monthly family history class on Wednesday, June 4, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at 2021...
Amoroso-Goldstrohm engagement
Anthony and Susan Amoroso of Fayetteville, Georgia are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Natalie Amoroso, to Evan Goldstrohm,...
Religion Briefs 06/04/14
The Summit plans yard saleThe Summit Church will hold a church-wide yard sale on Saturday June 7, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at...
New confirmands at Word of God
Newly confirmed youth at Word of God Lutheran Church in Peachtree City shown above with Pastor John Fraser, include (L-R) Jack Drury, Will Resler,...
Connection Church plans ‘Weird Animals’ VBS next week
A summer kids’ event called Weird Animals VBS will be hosted at The Connection Church, 398 Corinth Rd., Jonesboro, from June 9 - 13...
School of prophets attendee
A number of people from the South Metro Atlanta area attended the three-day School of the Prophets in Selma, Ala. Canon Paul and Dr....
Hopewell UMC’s Chick-N-Que a huge success, organizers say
The Methodist Men of Hopewell United Methodist Church held their annual Chick-N-Que on Saturday, May 17, and sold nearly all of their 850 barbecued...
Heritage Baptist schedules VBS
Heritage Reformed Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible school June 16-20 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the church, 150 Lester Rd. next to...
