Monthly Archives: April 2015
PTC Council settles for $24K dredging instead of $911K
The Peachtree City Council on April 2 after a discussion on the potential for dredging areas of Lake Peachtree decided on a 4-1 vote...
Council talks about PTC election cycle
The Peachtree City Council on April 2 discussed, but decided to continue, the idea of changing municipal elections to even-numbered years until the first...
The Easter story re-enacted
Cornerstone United Methodist Church, located at Thomas Crossroads in Coweta County, is holding an Easter Drive-Thru beginning at 6:30 p.m. that will run through...
Pitching in for a good cause
More than 80 volunteers from the East Coweta Middle School Beta Club recently helped the Midwest Food Bank with a project to pack food...
Sprouts to make formal presentation before PTC planners April 13
A conceptual site plan provided by Sprouts Farmers Market specialty grocery store for property along Ga. Highway 54 and Walt Banks Road will be...
Nissan of Newnan gives $2,000 for PTC police body cameras
The Peachtree City Police Department on April 2 received a $2,000 check from Nissan of Newnan to go toward the purchase of body cameras....
Coweta seniors enjoy ‘hunt’
It’s not just the kids who get in on the Easter fun. More than 50 seniors turned out at the fairgrounds in Coweta County...
New commissioner sworn-in
Senoia Mayor Larry Owens recently administered the oath of office to Colleen Allerdice, the newest member of the Senoia Planning Commission. Photo/John Thompson.
Spring-breakers warned of tougher rules
Those planning to attend the Spring Break festivities in Panama City Beach next week should be aware of ordinance changes in response to reports...
‘Back in Black’ campaign designed to save cats, dogs
The Fayette Humane Society (FHS) is participating in a month long campaign called “Back in Black” to increase adoptions of black cats and dogs.
During...
Horton takes victory lap in Senoia
Austin Horton ended his stretch as a bridesmaid and entered the winners’ circle Saturday after holding off all challenges and keeping veteran driver Rucker...
Sandy Creek SkillsUSA group reaches new levels
When a SkillsUSA chapter is as successful as the Sandy Creek High group, members strive to reach new heights each year – a goal...
Newnan kicks off Market Days
The Main Street Newnan Market Days kicked off its season April 4 with the unique locally made items it’s known to feature.
The monthly Market...
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Flat Rock bands wow judges, get all ‘superior’ ratings
All three Flat Rock Middle School Bands received straight superior ratings on a recent statewide evaluation.
Equivalent to the Georgia Milestones testing, the Band LGPE...
Peachtree Wind Ensemble hosting free concert
The Peachtree Wind Ensemble is presenting a free “Concert on the Lawn” on Saturday, April 11, at noon.
The concert will be next to Partner’s...
Mario John Peruzzi
Mario John Peruzzi, 87, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on March 26, 2015. He was born, raised, and schooled in New York, borough...
Bernard Layton Young, 78, of Fayetteville
Bernard “Bernie” Layton Young, 78, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away April 1, 2015.
Bernie was a graduate of Abilene Christian College with a Bachelor’s degree...
Easter Sunday
Forty-five years ago, I was away from home on Easter Sunday. I had been attending church regularly during my high school years and Easter...
PTC Manager Pennington to retire in June
Pennington announces retirement as city manager of Peachtree City
Peachtree City’s City Manager, Dr. James L. Pennington, has announced that he will retire from the...
Clown stilt fighting
Writing about clowns on stilts could be considered a delicate balancing act, but I assure you, the story below did happen as written or...
Joshua Roberts takes LaGrange College position
Joshua Roberts, associate director of bands at Newnan High School, has been named full-time director of bands at LaGrange College.
He will be establishing a...
Fayette is Ga.’s 3rd healthiest county, Coweta is no. 9
The 2015 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report for each county in the nation compiled by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has...
William Browning places at state competition
Flat Rock Middle student William Browning took fifth place in the Georgia National Geographic Bee, a competition that drew 100 participants.
William, an eighth-grader, advanced...
Nathan Hung earns prestigious orchestra appointment
McIntosh High School Senior Nathan Hung, who plays the viola, was recently named among 114 outstanding young musicians from across America who have been selected...
Bowers family given flag display box
As is the tradition of Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion, the group recently presented a burial flag display box to the family...
Reading is for winners at Huddleston
LynnAnn Koh, ( Shown Above, L to R) Emma Smalley, Audrey Stratton are the 5th Grade Fayette County Reading Invitational Winners for Huddleston Elementary.
They...
Spivey Hall Children’s Choir holding auditions
Auditions for the 22nd Season of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir will be Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The auditions will...
April time to increase awareness, prevention of child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Griffin Circuit Domestic Violence Task Force, which includes Fayette County, is hoping to raise awareness...
Piedmont Fayette Hospital to add 56 beds on 3 new floors
It was back in October that Piedmont Fayette Hospital announced the intention to expand the emergency room and add 30 private rooms. Today, the...
Fayette sets incentives to target new firms
The Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) on March 26 adopted its first formal policy on incentives that can be used to attract businesses to...
PTC cops chase, catch fleeing driver
A College Park man was charged with numerous counts on March 31 after driving at a high rate of speed through portions of Peachtree...
Antonela Kljajic is 2015 ‘Teacher of Promise’
Antonela Kljajic may be relatively new to the teaching profession, but she has proven her skill and talent in the classroom.
Kljajic, a third-year German teacher...
2015 high school football schedules
McINTOSH CHIEFS (4-AAAAA, Div. A)
Aug. 21: Fayette County
Aug. 28: at Luella
Sept. 11: Ola
Sept. 18: at Mundy's Mill (TO)
Sept. 25: Morrow
Oct. 2: Northgate
Oct. 9: at...
Fayette schools to see leadership changes
Some Fayette County schools will have leadership changes next school year, and several central office departments will see personnel adjustments.
The Fayette County Board of...
