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Friends of PTC Library to host poetry workshop April 26
The Friends of the Peachtree City Library annual poetry workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. until about 1:30 p.m. at...
Locals save crash victims from burning vehicle
It was an occasion which required the actions of Good Samaritans to step up and save lives. The lives of a father and daughter...
Home economics class
When Mom heard we were baking fluffy biscuits from scratch in home ec, she gave me some pointers and told me to remember them....
A fork in the road
I thought I had lost a friend. I had been visiting the Fork in the Road Restaurant in Peachtree City for several years. I...
Whitewater band performs at Disney park
The Whitewater High School Wildcat Marching Band became stars of their own Disney show March 21 when they entertained guests in Magic Kingdom Park...
Osborn Cordy Bullock, 90, of Fayetteville
Osborn Cordy “O.C.” Bullock, 90, of Fayetteville, formerly of Druid Hills, passed away April 2, 2014.
He served his country in the U.S. Army Air...
High school sports briefs – April 3
FAYETTE COUNTY
BASEBALL: Lost 7-5 to Troup County. Chazz Walker pitched four strong innings and Chris Jones went 4-for-4 in the game.
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LANDMARK
BASEBALL: Defeated Mt. Vernon...
Surprise: Fayette spends $1.4 million for East Bypass
The men who were elected mainly on the basis of their opposition to the West Fayetteville Bypass have now become supporters of the East...
Fayette Comm. says yes to 15-year-old golf cart drivers
New rules adopted by the Fayette County Commission March 27 will allow 15-year-olds to drive a golf cart solo if they have a learner’s...
NAACP threatens bigger legal bills if county, BoE pursue district voting appeal
The district voting lawsuit filed by the National NAACP will turn out to be a costly one for local taxpayers, and it’s not over...
Assisted living facility pitched for east PTC
A 52-unit assisted living facility is being proposed for a 4.7-acre lot off Walt Banks Road and Ga. Highway 54 in Peachtree City at...
210 luxury concierge apartments for F’ville?
The evolution of Fayetteville began last year with the initial construction of Pinewood Atlanta Studios and continued early this year with the first dozen...
2 high school burglars hit high-dollar homes along Redwine Rd.
Two arrests have been made in the rash of burglaries and car break-ins in the Redwine Road area of south Fayette County that began...
Sweet 16 becomes felony 17; Fayette Jail now houses ten 17-year-olds
Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb has ten 17-year-olds behind bars in the Fayette County Jail. Four of those, along with two 16-year-olds housed in...
CEO Forshee leaves Fayette Development Authority
Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) President and CEO Matt Forshee will be leaving Fayette at the end of April to become the Augusta Area...
Pinewood Studios will pay reduced taxes for 20 years
While various local officials have been enthusiastic about the projected financial impact of the Pinewood Atlanta Studios in central Fayette County, many among the...
Fayette deputies receive awards
Two members of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office were recognized March 27 in a ceremony held by the Ga. Police Academy in College Park.
Investigator...
Father, daughter pulled from fiery wreck near movie theater Sunday
A March 30 car crash in front of the NCG Cinemas at the intersection of Ga. highways 34 and 54 just west of Peachtree...
60 years a Legionnaire
Russell Edmondson has been a member of The American Legion for 60 years and was recently honored by Fayette County Post 105 with the...
A proud Eagle
Jonathan Vicha proudly accepted the award of Eagle Scout. Special needs Scouts, surrounded by dedicated leaders, accepting scouts and supportive parents, can achieve their dream...
Celebrity dancers announced
The Fayette County Board of Realtors in partnership with Rachel’s Dance Connection is excited to announce the second annual “Fayette Celebrity Dancers” charity benefit coming...
Race for Riley could draw more than 1,000 to Serenbe
The 10th Annual Race for Riley fundraiser for the Joseph Sams School in Fayetteville will be held April 26 at Serenbe in south Fulton...
Headline: Fayette teens do good things again!
The headline this past week in both the Citizen and even in the AJC said something different from this headline above. We pray for...
Rust College Choir to appear at Christ Our Shepherd
The Rust College A’Cappella Choir will present a concert at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City on Sunday, April 6, at 3...
Jenkins will serve as assistant priest at All Saints Anglican
Parishioners of Peachtree City’s All Saints Anglican Church recently welcomed the Rev. Dr. Jon C. Jenkins and his wife Claire to the church. Jenkins...
St. Gabriel’s Fish Fry continues for two more weeks
The Knights of Columbus, Council 11458, from St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Fayetteville will continue their Annual Fish Fry for two more Fridays, ...
Congregation B’nai Israel plans comedy show, auction
Congregation B’nai Israel will sponsor a Comedy Show and Silent Auction Saturday, May 10, at 8 p.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church...
Pick up date for Greek pastries is right around the corner
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church’s annual Greek Pastry Spring Sale is set for April 11 and 12.
Featured items include handmade Tiropita (cheese filo...
Religion Briefs 04/02/14
St. Paul’s plans Lenten servicesSt. Paul Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will continue midweek Lenten services (no Communion) tonight, April 2, and next Wednesday,...
Piedmont-Fayette Hospital offers graduate pastoral care courses
Piedmont Fayette Hospital offers graduate level pastoral care training known as clinical pastoral education (CPE) for community members and clergy interested in learning more...
High school sports briefs – April 2
FAYETTE COUNTY
SOCCER: Defeated Whitewater (boys) 6-0 behind two goals by Diego Milesi as well as two goals and assist by Ryan Grbac. Matthew Sherry...
The little President who never grew up
If you ever wondered how Pee Wee Herman would perform as President of the United States, well, now you know.
With the background ooompah music...
‘In my opinion’ is an inadequate argument
I read a letter to the editor in a popular magazine recently. The writer was responding to an article the magazine had published on...
God and Caesar (again)
“Well, then,” Jesus said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” (Mark 12:17 Living Paraphrase)
When considering...
