Monthly Archives: March 2015
Religion Briefs 03/18/15
COS plans dinner, auction March 20
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will host a Pancake and Sausage Dinner along with a silent and live auction...
Peeples teacher recognized by B0E
Peeples Elmentary School enrichment teacher April DeGennaro, center, was recognized March 16 by the Fayette County Board of Education for being named “Teacher of...
Chiefs off to 8-0 start
The McIntosh Chiefs boys varsity lacrosse team has had its best start in school history, winning its first eight games without a loss.
The three...
Auditions for Spivey Hall Children’s Choir coming in April
Auditions for the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir are scheduled for Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Spivey Hall.
Appointments are required to audition and...
Future MSU students enjoy Tyrone meet and greet session
Several students recently admitted to Mississippi State University and their families from the local south Atlanta area, along with alumni and friends of the...
PTC Council to 100+ citizens: Shut up and go home
NEWS COMMENTARY — Refusing to allow any member of a standing-room-only crowd to speak and with no explanation for the refusal, Mayor Vanessa Fleisch...
‘Surviving & Thriving’ conference for breast cancer survivors is Saturday
Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta and Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan are hosting “Surviving and Thriving in 2015,” an inaugural conference for 100 breast...
Commissioners argue about who should talk and when
Free speech, both in and out of public meetings, has become an issue among the members of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners.
Amid ongoing...
Fayette cuts back funding for Justice Center Park
Work is proceeding on the passive park at the Fayette County Justice Center, but not nearly as fast as was originally planned.
A staff plan...
Color Guard demonstrates service, dedication
Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron’s Color Guard, recently presented the Colors at the Fayette County Republican Party Convention.
Participating were (shown above, L to...
Spivey Hall will host ‘rebirth’ of dance with Fayetteville dancer
Fayetteville’s own Eileen Gearhart will grace the stage of Spivey Hall this month during a performance that signals the rebirth of dance at Clayton...
Rogers retires from E911 after 36 years of service
After 36 years of working devotedly as the communications director for Fayette County E911, Cheryl Rogers is set to retire on March 27.
“While we are...
Coweta schools want input on high school math classes
Coweta County school officials are hoping residents will participate in an online survey about high school math classes that is accessible until 5 p.m....
Starr’s Mill hosting two youth pageants
Starr’s Mill High School will host its first-ever youth pageants next month as a benefit for the Miss Starr’s Mill Scholarship program.
The Little Miss...
Chamber hosts ‘Wealth and Wisdom’ conference for women
Professional women in Coweta County are invited to the Women, Wealth and Wisdom Conference, a one-day event that focuses on mind, body and spirit.
The...
Get the ‘Morning Buzz’ in Newnan
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce recently launched a program for young professionals called “Morning Buzz."
Morning Buzz is designed to help young professionals ages 21-...
‘Color Run’ is around the corner, sign up now
J.C Booth Middle School is having a “Just Color Fun Run” on March 28 at Heritage Christian Church, 2130 Redwine Road in Fayetteville.
Registered runners will...
Hospitals receive grants for cancer patient services
Both Piedmont Fayette and Piedmont Newnan hospitals have been awarded grants totaling more than $67,000 from “It’s The Journey,” producers of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk...
‘Cross-section’ of PTC will interview chief candidates
When it comes to selecting Peachtree City’s new police chief, City Manager Jim Pennington said he will utilize a panel of five to seven...
Acting Chief Pye: ‘PTC Police Department will overcome’
The search for Peachtree City’s next police chief to replace former Chief William McCollom is underway. Stepping up to lead the department in the...
Fayette chooses door no. 3 for how to operate the school system
No charter school system and no status quo, the Fayette County Board of Education decided March 16.
Instead, the school board voted to issue a...
College Park man charged in accident fatality
A College Park man has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a May 30, 2014 wreck on Ga. Highway 314 near the...
Bullying in schools – 2 Fayette parents speak out after conference
Bullying is an offense that is affecting growing numbers of school-age children across America and in Fayette County. Community organizations do a good job...
Join Peachtree City cops for coffee klatch
The Peachtree City Police Department is inviting the community to have a cup of coffee.
“Coffee With A Cop” is a way to open the...
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Demoted former water system chief retires
Though his was the name associated with water in Fayette County for more than two decades, Tony Parrott is no longer employed with the...
Barbara Till is March ‘New Neighbor of the Month’
The New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) recently announced the New Neighbor of the Month for March -- Barbara Till.
Having been born and raised in...
ARC seeking new types of voices for planning
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) recently kicked off a new initiative to include the voices of groups that may have been under represented in...
Local students earn college honors
The following students were named to the Georgia Tech Dean’s List.
Brooks resident Thomas Lancaster,
Palmetto resident Jeremiah Johnson,
Fayetteville residents
David Lebby,
Rachel Barber,
Nicholas Britt,
Alexa Francisco,
Matthew Goss,
Shane Mudrinich,
Rebecca Owens,
Craig...
Most Fayette schools score high on learning climate rating
The first release of School Climate Star Ratings by the Georgia Department of Education show that Fayette’s schools provide encouraging, nurturing environments that foster...
Newnan hosting ‘Art Walk’ with local talent
Newnan is celebrating local talent with its bi-annual Art Walk on March 20 from 5 to 9 p.m.
During the Art Walk, downtown businesses extend...
UPDATED – PTC Council to decide tonight whether to grant 3rd delay for Great...
UPDATED and clarified 8:57 a.m. Thursday, March 19 — It's three postponements now for Great Wolf Lodge's rezoning request. April 2 is the new...
F’ville firefighters had close call in house fire that killed elderly couple
UPDATED for print Tuesday, March 17, 2015 — Fayetteville firefighters were battling to get inside a burning house March 14 when something exploded in...
Peachtree City Optimist Club honors exemplary students
The Peachtree City Optimist Club recently held its annual Youth Appreciation Banquet at Flat Creek Country Club. The banquet is part of Optimist Youth...
FOCUS mini conference for parents is March 21
A FOCUS mini-conference will be held at Clayton State University in the James M. Baker University Center, on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FOCUS (Families...
