Monthly Archives: April 2015
Calling all princesses and swashbucklers
Konos Academy's drama program is hosting an old-fashioned Saturday movie matinee in Fayetteville on April 25.
The event will include characters in costume, and all...
Ramsey speaking to Fayette Women
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will meet for dinner at Tim's Country Kitchen, 221 Banks Station, Fayetteville, on Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m.
The guest...
Painful toys
My parents always said the same thing when they bought us a new toy: “Follow the instructions and you won’t get hurt.” If you’re...
Grow up, step up, own up
Grow up, step up, own up
From politicians to preachers, it seems that few are committed to accepting personal responsibility for their actions, particularly if...
Charles E. Norviel, 86, of Peachtree City
Charles (Chuck) E. Norviel, 86, of Peachtree City, passed away April 15 at Doctor's Hospice in Fayetteville, Ga. He was born in Mattoon, Ill....
Ory Stoker, age 35, of Sharpsburg
Mr. Ory Stoker, aka Gregory A. Stoker, Jr., age 35, of Sharpsburg, Ga. passed away on April 13, 2015. He was born in Arlington...
Ralph Ronald Lancaster, 73, of Peachtree City
Ralph Ronald Lancaster, “Papa Ralph”, 73, of Peachtree City, passed away April 12, 2015.
Ralph loved the game of golf and especially loved to play...
Robert A. Kocis of Tyrone
Robert "Bob" A. Kocis of Tyrone, Ga. died April 10, 2015.
Born July 25, 1927 in Johnstown, Pa., Bob left high school to serve with...
PTC Council says ‘no’ to Great Wolf
It was a no-go for Great Wolf Family Lodge at the April 16 meeting of the Peachtree City Council.
The move by Great Wolf to...
Bypass neighbors: ‘Give us a cul-de-sac, not a cut-through’
Residents on County Line Road on the east side of Fayetteville are hoping to see a major change in the proposed bypass as it...
Starr’s Mill signees
Eight Starr's Mill Panther student-athletes signed national letters of intent or committed to colleges during the April signing period: Ned Avies (Point University, soccer);...
Garden Club to meet May 5
The Peachtree City Garden Club will host its last meeting before summer break on Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center,...
Piedmont Letter Club names three to Hall of Fame
The Piedmont College Letter Club inducted three new members to its Sports Hall of Fame April 11 during Alumni Weekend activities held in Demorest.
This...
Pancake breakfast is April 25
The Fayette Shrine Club is having its Pancake breakfast on April 25 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The breakfast will be at 130 Ellis Road,...
First triplets born at Piedmont Newnan
Piedmont Newnan Hospital has its first set of triplets.
The three baby boys were conceived without the use of fertility drugs and were born April...
McRitchie-Hollis Museum is celebrating National Poetry Month
The McRitchie-Hollis Museum is celebrating National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry on April 21 at 7 p.m.
Poets for the night's event include...
Richmond earns new certification
Coweta County GIS Analyst Clint Richmond has completed certification as a GIS Professional (GISP) by the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).
A GISP is a certified...
‘Shred it’ for free at city hall
Fayetteville and Shred-it are hosting a "Community Shred Day" on Wednesday, April 22.
The community event begins at 10 a.m. in the Fayetteville City Hall...
Former PTC police chief indicted
Peachtree City’s former top cop has been indicted by a Fayette County grand jury on a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct in the aftermath...
Hwy. 92S roundabout draws fire
An important meeting is on the horizon for local residents with concerns or questions about a major road transportation improvement project south of Fayetteville.
The...
Brown loses on ‘transparency’ changes
After more than an hour of discussion at last week’s Fayette County Board of Commissioners meeting, no changes were made in either the county...
Hwy. 54E PTC annexation plan gets 1st hearing
The near-term future could bring another annexation into Peachtree City. The Peachtree City Planning Commission on April 13 in a non-voting workshop item heard...
Alexandra Vlachakis is finalist for state title
The Georgia Department of Education has announced that Fayette County’s Teacher of the Year, Alexandra Vlachakis of Sandy Creek High, is one of 10...
Shelton inducted into Sports Hall of Fame
The Piedmont College Letter Club recently inducted Peachtree City resident Spencer Shelton (’10) into its Sports Hall of Fame.
Shelton was honored April 11 during...
Car purchases help Christian City
Infiniti of South Atlanta is hosting a car campaign to help raise money for homeless children.
For every new or used car purchased between now...
Lowe wins history award
James Franklin Lowe of Fayetteville is an award winner in the annual history essay contest sponsored at Samford University by the Birmingham Center of...
‘Walking Dead’ actress visits fans
Laurie Holden of AMC's hit show “The Walking Dead” recently visited hundreds of fans in Senoia at the Waking Dead Cafe to sign autographs and...
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Margarette Coleman is ‘New Neighbor’ of the month
The Peachtree City Chapter of the New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) names Margarette Coleman as the New Neighbor of the Month for April.
Coleman joined...
Volunteers need for 30th Golf Classic
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s 30th Anniversary Golf Classic is just around the corner and volunteers are needed to help with everything from food to parking...
For and against Great Wolf
So, here we are, in the spring of the 56th year of Peachtree City’s existence as a “new town,” a “planned community,” and Great...
Residents, council to face off on Great Wolf rezoning vote
Great Wolf rezoning opponents to rally, stage golf cart procession, march to Thursday meeting
There are few times when the potential for inclement weather is...
Ex-mayor Lenox makes controversial offer to Great Wolf opponents
An April 7 email by Preston Chase subdivision resident John Dufresne indicated that former Peachtree City Mayor Bob Lenox (1990-2001) recently attempted to “pressure”...
Race fundraiser expects more than 1,000
The 11th Annual Race for Riley fundraiser for the Joseph Sams School in Fayetteville will be held April 25 in Chattachoochee Hills at Serenbe...
Atlanta premier of musical opens in Tyrone
“Rocket Boys,” a new musical based on the 1998 New York Times No.1 bestseller by NASA engineer Homer Hickam (also immortalized in the hit...
