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LDS church hosts family history fair, opens mini-Family History Center
About 50 members of the community visited the Fayetteville Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its Family History Fair...
New Hope Baptist will present musical celebration March 22
New Hope Baptist Church of Fayetteville invites the community to “Come Together,”a musical celebration on Saturday evening, March 22 at 6 p.m.
Hosted by...
Girl Scout takes project to a whole new level
Most juniors in high school use the spring and Thanksgiving breaks to relax and unwind from the stress. But Lauren Ladouceuer is not...
‘Seaside on steroids’ next to Pinewood Atlanta Studios?
The Fayetteville City Council at its Feb. 25 retreat got a glimpse of what could be the future of approximately 200 acres adjacent to...
Christian City dedicates newest facilities
Community leaders, volunteers, sponsors, Christian City Trustees, and staff gathered to dedicate a new Crisis Stabilization Cottage and Multi-Court Recreational Facility on the campus...
$250K winning ticket sold at PTC Kroger
An Atlanta man is celebrating a tremendous windfall from an instant ticket he received as a gift. Arnold Brown received the Georgia Lottery instant...
Sold out for Promise Place
The Feb. 28 performance held at the Legacy Theater in Tyrone and featuring Atlanta’s Whole World Improv Theater comedy troupe benefitted the nonprofit Promise...
Let’s grow some trees
A proclamation noting Fayetteville’s participation in Arbor Day was presented to Planning and Zoning representative Julie Brown (L) by Mayor Greg Clifton at the...
Sports briefs – March 5
BASEBALL
SANDY CREEK beat Tri-Cities 10-0 Monday. Collin Pike pitched 5 scoreless innings. Jared Jackson was 2-3 with a home run. Ben Weinhardt and Anthony...
Softball tourney features teams from 3 states
The EC Bullets girls fast-pitch softball team, based on Tyrone, hosted a tournament last weekend at Meade Fields in conjunction with the Peachtree City...
How freedom dies
“Religious Right Cheers a Bill Allowing Refusal to Serve Gays.”
Thus did the New York Times’ headline, leaving no doubt as to who the black...
Let them eat cake
In Arizona has come a test of the motto conservative Christians like to invoke: “Hate the sin, love the sinner.”
Republican Governor Jan Brewer has...
Don’t let the law get away with Georgians’ property
There’s no doubt that Georgia’s law enforcement officials dislike strings that restrict civil asset forfeiture, which is the power of law enforcement to seize...
Most serious problems for blacks rooted in culture, not racism
People in the media and academia are mostly leftists hellbent on growing government and controlling our lives. Black people, their politicians and civil rights...
President Obama is all talk, no do
Well, we saw it coming. But wait, that’s getting it backwards. We ought to have seen it coming. And we didn’t — “we” as...
Living the American dream
Somewhere along the line, it seems, people have stopped talking about the American Dream.
I can’t recall the last time I heard anyone, in person...
PTC needs — not more red lights — but a change in tactics
Before contracting for yet another traffic light at Line Creek in Peachtree City or anywhere else, consideration should first be given to updating traffic...
Kindness in F’ville to a man soon to die
“Hey, Mike, I just left Broadway Diner (in Fayetteville) and something kinda neat happened. I was about to leave, when the lady said, ‘Well,...
Thanks and an invitation from Fayette CARE Clinic
As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary this year, we must reflect on how far we have come from our humble beginnings.
In 2004, the Fayette...
Fayette Samaritans needs your help after the holidays are over
For over 20 years, Fayette Samaritans has served families in our county that are in critical need of food, clothing and emergency financial assistance.
During...
Many military families had happy holidays because of you
As many of you may know, for the past 12 years I have, with your help, made it my mission to help the children...
Unused W. Bypass funds should be used to build bicycle lanes
Now that the Road to Nowhere is mostly complete, I have a suggestion for using some of the money that will be saved by...
One of county’s oldest traditions starts Friday
The Fayette County Band Boosters are proud to announce that the 46th Annual Miss Pride of Fayette County Pageant will be held on March...
William Michael Dawkins, 63, of Fayetteville
William "Mike" Michael Dawkins, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away March 3, 2014.
He is survived by his wife Janet Dawkins of Fayetteville; mother Addie Dawkins...
The Fred announces lineup for 20th season
The Frederick Brown Jr. “The Fred” Amphitheater in Peachtree City is proud to announce the 2014 Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series under...
Theodore Charles Freeman, 85, of Peachtree City
Mr. Theodore (Ted) Charles Freeman (85) of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on February 20, 2014. Ted was born May 20, 1928 and...
Gail Wasson Lyle, age 55, of Marietta,
Mrs. Gail Wasson Lyle, age 55, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, February 26.
A celebration of her life will be held 3 p.m....
Dolores Cason Grimes, 83, of Sharpsburg
Dolores Cason Grimes, 83, of Sharpsburg, passed away February 26, 2014.
She graduated from Winthrop College in Rock Hill, S.C. and was a retired...
Joe Lamar Lynch, 76, of Fayetteville
Joe Lamar Lynch, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away February 27, 2014.
He was born April 28, 1937 in Griffin, Ga. to the late Joseph...
Judith Harlow Devine, 78, of Fayetteville
Judith Harlow Devine, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away February 26, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her husband John J. Devine and parents Kenneth...
Justin Aaron Holcombe, 24, of Fayetteville
Justin Aaron Holcombe, 24, of Fayetteville, passed away March 2, 2014.
Justin was a beloved son and brother. He lived, loved, and laughed whole...
Things to do-March 6-March 29
MarchMarch 6The MOMS Cub is sponsoring a Spirit Night at Chick Fil-A Dwarf House, 221 Banks Station today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Murphy strikes again
We all know Murphy’s Law, but did you realize there really was a documented “Murphy?” His name was invoked by the development engineer overseeing...
Business women host hoedown for Kenyan kids
On the evening of March 13, the Business Women of Fayette and Coweta will host the Hoedown for Champions, featuring barbeque, country line dancing...
