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First Summer World Music Festival set
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall (www.spiveyhall.org), the Southeast’s premier recital hall renowned internationally for its superior acoustics and the excellence of its classical, jazz...
Twice is nice
McIntosh's soccer teams made it a double-good night, winning both the AAAAA championship finals and ending the boys' second-straight undefeated season with their 44th...
Chiefs sweep state soccer titles
McIntosh brought back the state championship trophies in boys and girls soccer after their victories Friday night in a doubleheader at Kennesaw State.
The Lady...
Mary Hill Fisher, 84, of Fayetteville
Mary Hill Fisher, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away May 14, 2014.
She was an employee of Bank of America from 1954 thru 2000. She...
Bobby Kenneth Carson, age 81 of Brooks
Mr. Bobby Kenneth Carson, age 81 of Brooks, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Brightmoor Hospice.
Mr. Carson was born in Brooks, Ga....
Cabaret show is Saturday
As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, Masterworks Chorale is stepping out of the concert hall and into the cabaret. In downtown Newnan, Masterworks...
Ghost from the past
Mom said it best, “Don’t make that ugly face at your sister. It’ll be stuck like that the rest of your life.”
Okay, stop laughing....
A benefit of a long tenure
I read recently that the average tenure for pastors is 18 months. In my early days, I served as a youth minister for a...
PTC says ‘yes’ to Wilksmoor rezoning
It will take about 17 months to fully complete the MacDuff Parkway extension, which will link the road with Ga. Highway 74 north, according...
Expect traffic delays in Peachtree City this weekend near triathlon
Residents are being warned that significant traffic delays could occur Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. near Lake McIntosh. The annual adult triathlon...
Three local teams in state soccer finals
It will be a Fayette-themed doubleheader Friday night at Kennesaw State University, with three local teams participating in the AAAAA state soccer championships.
Starr’s Mill...
Fayette’s property values are on the upswing: 4%
In terms of local economic news, the numbers on the 2014 Fayette County real property tax digest could hardly be better. After years of...
Early voting ends Friday, primary election is next Tuesday
Early voting in Peachtree City, Fayetteville and Tyrone ends Friday at 5 p.m., and if you miss the boat you’ll have to wait until...
3 child molestation, 2 assault charges lodged against F’ville man, 22
A Fayetteville man was arrested May 8 on charges of child molestation and aggravated assault in connection to three incidents involving two girls between...
PTC OKs Hwy. 54W shopping center, absent signal and road
With several controversial traffic-related aspects on hold until the city’s highway corridor study is available, the Peachtree City Planning Commission approved a plan for...
Boy, 7, demonstrates charity in action
It was last summer that Fayetteville resident Andrew Fleming held his first fundraiser to help kids in need. Seven-year-old Andrew was at it again...
Keeping her eyes on the ball
Fayetteville Police Officer Leslie Cash was a force to be reckoned with at the Fayette County Public Safety softball tournament held May 10 at...
PTC: Rezoning OK, but build MacDuff bridge before houses
A rezoning to allow 204 homes on 87 acres off MacDuff Parkway was given a partial blessing by the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday...
On 2-0 vote, Colwell gets nod for vacant BoE post
With only one item on the agenda, the Fayette County Board of Education Monday afternoon appointed former interim Superintendent Dan Colwell to the Post...
Sen. Chambliss delivers help for Fayette veteran, Westmoreland not so much
“To this day I’ve never heard from Westmoreland”Rep. Westmoreland staffer sorry for snafu, blames omitted infoProblems with services provided by the Veterans Administration (VA)...
Fayette may back off fire aid to F’ville
Will county fire trucks roll or ‘wait’ on F’ville fires? Rapson: ‘We can’t be augmenting Fayetteville fire services’
Fayette County officials are studying a potential...
Ask Father Paul
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the BiblePraying in public?Dear Father Paul: I am a believer of many years. Last week my...
Religion Briefs 05/14/14
Holly Grove fish fry, yard sale plannedHolly Grove AME Church will host a Fish Fry and Yard Sale Event on Saturday, May 17, from...
Lash-Munson engagement
Daniel and Linda Lash of Fayetteville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica to Jimmy Munson.
Jimmy graduated from Sandy Creek High...
Moore-LaBrecque engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Moore of Brooks, Ga. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth Moore to Mr. Brett...
Blessings by the basketful; Cokes Chapel supports Welcome House
Residents of Community Welcome House, a women’s shelter in Newnan, will have a little more to smile about this Mother’s Day when they receive...
Georgia Singers to perform at Fayetteville First UMC May 18
The Georgia Singers, a community-based choral organization for young women, will present the Requiem Mass by Francesco Brusa on Sunday, May 18, at 7...
Registration deadline for PTC Presbyterian’s VBS is this Friday
Registration is open until this Friday, May 16, for the summer 2014 Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City. VBS...
Old Testament musical
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church’s children’s ministry led in worship on Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, at 11 a.m....
Performing at FPC Spring Fling
On the stage at the Fayette Presbyterian Church Spring Fling this weekend was the mother-daughter duo of Ros Winslett (L) and Jennifer Mozley. Mozley...
Lutheroad Day Camp set for July
Registration is open for Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church’s 8th annual Lutheroad Day Camp, scheduled for July 21-25, at the church.
Hours will be:...
Listening to the candidates
It’s amazing what you can see when your nose isn’t in a typewriter.
Usually at political forums I’m typing 70 miles an hour to document...
The role of aerospace in Fayette’s vision
As one of the 40 members on the Fayette Visioning Initiative’s steering committee, I am honored to be selected as a representative of the...
First redistribute Vatican wealth
I have great respect for the humility displayed by Pope Francis, but in his latest call for the “legitimate” redistribution of wealth, he has...
