Monthly Archives: March 2015
Chamber announces 2015 board members
The Fayette Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2015 Board of Directors.
Greg Detwiler of Georgia Power Company serves as this year’s board chairman. The...
‘Walk With a Doc’ off to a good start
Piedmont Newnan Hospital had its first “Walk With a Doc” of 2015 on March 28 in Carl Miller Park.
Dr. John Vickery, M.D. of the...
Brooks Woman’s Club having plant sale
The Brooks Woman's Club is having its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southern Treasures antique...
Fayette gets ready to celebrate Easter
With Easter just a few days away, Christian churches all over the south side are winding down their Lenten activities and preparing for the...
Spivey Hall to celebrate 25th Anniversary
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall will celebrate its 25th Anniversary Season when it kicks off the 2015-16 series in October.
“Season 25 honors the extraordinary...
Taylour Howell wins prestigious scholarship
Sandy Creek High School senior and 2015 valedictorian Taylour Howell has been awarded a $40,000 college scholarship from the Ron Brown Scholar Program.
Recipients are...
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Newnan Theatre group presents ‘American Buffalo’
“American Buffalo,” a David Mamet play, opens at the Newnan Theatre Company on April 16 and runs through Sunday, April 26.
In the play, junk...
Republican women announce details of April meeting
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will meet for dinner at Tim's Country Kitchen, 221 Banks Station, Fayetteville, on Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m.
The guest...
SMHS wins Fla. track meet
The Starr’s Mill track team traveled to Florida this past weekend to compete in the Disney High School Track and Field Showcase.
Both the boys...
AVPRIDE ‘Hawaiian Run Thingy’ is coming up
The AVPRIDE “Hawaiian Run Thingy” is Saturday, April 18, at 4:30 p.m. at Heritage Christian Church, 2130 Redwine Road.
This fun family event includes a 5K...
Mark calendar for Earth Day Festival 2015
Fayette County’s 8th Annual Earth Day Festival is set for Saturday, April 18, in Tyrone and will feature live entertainment, food, games and crafts...
Hunt for Easter eggs, enter contest for best decorated golf cart
Two Easter egg hunts and a contest for best decorated golf cart are among the fun festivities happening at Peachtree City’s Braelinn Village Shopping...
Easter Event planned at Peachtree City Christian Church
The Peachtree City Christian Church is having an “Easter Eggstravaganza” on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m., at 500 Kedron Drive.
All children from early walkers...
Rotary hosts charity dog walk and 5K-9 April 11
Calling all dogs, runners and walkers.
The Fayette-Daybreak Rotary is having its annual Paws for A Purpose charity dog walk and 5K-9 on Saturday, April 11, at...
High school sports calendar (March 30-April 4)
MONDAY, MARCH 30
Baseball: Morrow at McIntosh.
Soccer: Morrow at McIntosh; Whitefield at Landmark.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Baseball: Fayette County at Woodward; Sandy Creek at Troup County; Whitewater...
Plant Sale and Garden Tour are April 25
The Fayette Master Gardener Association’s annual Plant Sale and Garden Tour is set for Saturday, April 25, come rain or shine.
All proceeds go to...
Bob Ross rewarded for service
Bob Ross (left) was recently recognized for his community service work by Scott Fabricius, outgoing chairman of the Fayette County Republican Party. Ross was...
Melanie Dale to sign newly-released book
Melanie Dale will sign copies of her newly-released book, “WOMEN ARE SCARY: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends,” in Peachtree City and...
Clayton State hosting MBA program open house on Fayette campus
Clayton State University will have an open house for the Fayette MBA Program on April 18.
The open house will be at the university’s Peachtree...
Jones elected Fayette GOP chair
Tyrone K. Jones Sr., newly-elected chairman of the Fayette County Republican Party, is inviting all residents to an April 4 breakfast and town hall...
Young talent flexes big muscle at Senoia Raceway
Tod Darda added to his late model career win total on Saturday night at Senoia Raceway.
The veteran driver from LaGrange held back every charge Austin Horton...
Great Wolf Resorts may have a buyer
It looks like the owner of Great Wolf Resorts may be posturing to sell the chain of family-oriented resort hotels to private equity firm...
Commission OKs guest houses on large tracts
A change in the Coweta County zoning ordinance relating to guest houses on tracts 10 acres or larger was adopted on a 4-1 vote...
Yamaha hits milestone
“Made in Newnan” would be a fitting expression for Yamaha with the recent completion of its 3 millionth unit that recently rolled off the...
Science is cool
The Southside STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Expo held March 21 at the fairgrounds in Coweta County drew large crowds from across...
Project 586 provides a helping hand
It was less than a year ago that Coweta County residents Karhma and Anthony Novak founded a mission called Project 586 to be of...
Whitewater Church invites all to Easter egg hunt
Whitewater Church is hosting a “Hippity Hoppity Easter Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m.
The Hippity Hoppity fun will be on the...
Enjoy a round of golf, help veteran causes
The Marine Corps League Detachment 1325, which serves Fayette and Coweta Counties, will hold its second annual charity golf tournament at Planterra Ridge Golf...
Recreation sites temporarily closed for work
Two popular Peachtree City recreation sites are temporarily closed for work.
The pools at Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center are closed through April 5 to remove the bubble...
Hustle for a good cause
Get moving at the Huddleston Hustle on Saturday, April 18.
The Huddleston Hustle at Huddleston Elementary School includes the Kids' Fun Run (.5 mile) at...
Inman celebrates Dr. Seuss and reading
Students and faculty at Inman Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday and "Read Across America Day" with a big school-wide bash.
More than 25 guest...
Fayette schools full of budding scientists
Young scientists from elementary schools across the Fayette County School District recently converged on Whitewater High to compete in the Fayette County Elementary Science...
Men are simple
Men are simple. They are not all that complex. Some time ago, a lady came to me to rant about her husband. “My husband...
Gardening is for squares
Disrupting the routines of old folks or babies isn’t a good idea. You can’t teach old dogs new tricks. Someone who doesn’t want to...
