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PTC revamps ethics rules, ditches citizen involvement
By unanimous vote, the Peachtree City Council approved sweeping changes to its ethics ordinance Feb. 20, including the replacement of a citizen ethics board...
New map means confusion for some candidates, voters
NAACP hails judge’s decision as ‘historic win-win’; new map creates district to ensure a minority candidate will be elected in Fayette
The switch to district...
Brown wants term limits for commission
The Fayette County Commission will vote Thursday on a recommendation to apply term limits to existing and future commissioners.
The restrictions would limit commissioners to...
Landmark to honor coach Friday
This Friday has been designated as Phil Williams Night at Landmark Christian School, as a beloved former coach is to be honored for his...
Chiefs shine on Westlake track
The McIntosh Chiefs opened their track season over the weekend at the Lions Chick-fil-A Showcase at Westlake.
The Chiefs got wins from Taylor Huntley in...
Lady Panthers win 3-0 over Lambert
The Starr’s Mill Lady Panthers soccer team traveled to Suwanee Tuesday night and picked up a 3-0 win over Lambert.
After a scoreless first half,...
When temptation comes, keep your running shoes ready
We were in seminary in Fort Worth when my second daughter, Rachel, was born. About the time my wife had to take a leave...
Argumosa-Roach Engagement
Robert and Beverly Argumosa of Peachtree City, Ga. are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ms. Kelsey Argumosa, to Mr. Michael Roach,...
Religion Briefs 02/26/14
Nativity sets Mardi Gras eventThe Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville will hold a pancake feast and and Mardi Gras celebration from 6:30...
Fayette church takes Ash Wednesday to the streets
On Ash Wednesday, March 5, The Episcopal Church of the Nativity will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian...
Join bikers at PUMC for ‘Biker Sunday’
Providence United Methodist Church invites members of the community to dust off that bike, grab their leathers and take a ride with Providence Senior...
Holy Trinity Catholic Church to host trail run March 1
Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City will host a Trinity Trail Run on March 1.
All 5K and 2K participants will receive...
Joint culinary event at First Presbyterian, PTC
The women of First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City joined with the women of Newnan Presbyterian Church for an afternoon of wine and...
Holy Trinity will host ‘Passion and Purpose for Marriage’
Dr. Allen Hunt and George Lower will head up the special guests at the “Passion and Purpose for Marriage” seminar at Holy Trinity Catholic...
New Stephen Ministers
Judy Kirby and Ann Warnock (shown L-R) were commissioned Stephen Ministers at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City on Feb. 16....
Greek pastry sale coming up
St Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church in Peachtree City is having its annual Greek Pastry Spring Sale April 11 and 12.
Featured items include handmade...
Patriots move on with OT win
The Sandy Creek Patriots moved into the AAAA quarterfinals of the GHSA state basketball tournament with an 83-80 overtime win Tuesday night over Johnson...
Qualifying opens for local, regional political posts
Qualifying starts Monday for local and regional offices in the primary and general elections that will be held later this year.
Interested candidates must qualify...
$270K Sams family gift to expand healthcare access in Fayette, Coweta area
Patients in Coweta and Fayette counties with little or no income soon will have increased access to healthcare services provided by Coweta Samaritan Clinic...
Dr. Jeffery V. Curtis, 53, of Peachtree City
Dr. Jeffery V. Curtis, 53, of Peachtree City, passed away February 22, 2014.
He was a very well-known and respected physician, currently the Medical...
Vincent Michael Rossetti, 60, of Peachtree City
Vincent Michael Rossetti, 60, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away along with his longtime friend and business associate Jeffrey Van Curtis, 53 and their...
Emory Wright, Sr., 76, of Peachtree City
Emory “Larry” Wright, Sr., 76, of Peachtree City, passed away February 20, 2014. He retired from Delta Airlines as a Senior Customer Service Agent....
Robert A. DeMetz, of Peachtree City
Robert A. DeMetz, a long time resident of Peachtree City, passed away on February 23, 2014.
Robert was the husband of Cathy DeMetz for...
Pink shoelace bandit snagged
Fayetteville Police have arrested an East Point man in connection with the robbery of the CVS Pharmacy in Fayetteville on Christmas Eve.
The investigation is...
Families, friends mourn 3 plane crash victims
Peachtree City is saying goodbye this week to three men with deep ties in the aviation and business community who died in a LaGrange,...
‘The Walking Dead’ and living in debt
A colleague of mine shared that she and her husband are avid fans of the TV blockbuster, “The Walking Dead.” I have never seen...
Fayette schools good, but challenges remain
Some findings from the Fayette Visioning Initiative Competitive Assessment:
“Stakeholders are fiercely proud of the local schools and recognize the importance of protecting and further...
The ‘fairness’ fraud
It seems as if, everywhere you turn these days, there are studies claiming to show that America has lost its upward mobility for people...
Separation of state and news
After much criticism from conservative quarters, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided, at least for now, to withdraw plans for its proposed study...
The truth behind the ‘staffing surge’ in Ga. public schools
Cuts to family budgets have been significant since the Great Recession began in late 2007. Likewise, cuts to public school budgets in Georgia and...
A boy named Juan
Thousands of days, all those filled with clouds, rain, snow or sunshine, have passed since that time, yet the lesson sticks stubbornly to my...
Chief: F’ville one of safest cities
According to a recent safety poll conducted by the national security firm SafeWise, the city of Fayetteville was named as one of the top...
Climate change: 97% of scientists agree
There has been a heated battle for years between the backers of scientific climate change and the deniers.
A much cited peer-reviewed scientific literature, examining...
Both sides are lying about global climate change
Our chief executive officer, Barack Obama, has again shown that any leadership he might exercise is based on fear. It’s an ancient ploy: make...
