Monthly Archives: May 2015
Diversity — Where’s the benefit?
Occasionally, I wonder whether I’m alone in some of my wonderings. Look at the claim that conservatives or Republicans have launched a war on...
Georgia gets students moving forward
While you were distracted by this year’s transportation funding or Opportunity School District debates – or possibly ignoring the Legislature entirely – Gov. Nathan...
The Gulf oil spill: A drawn-out tempest in a teacup
The April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was called catastrophic by many. President Obama declared, This oil spill is...
Ordinary consumers are paying for so-called Obamacare ‘savings’
Federal programs rarely come in under budget. Consider Medicare, which will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary. In 1967, lawmakers projected annual spending in the...
Southerners love their nicknames
For some reason, Southerners, more than any other region, love nicknames. It’s really a show of affection when we care enough to bestow a...
A day to honor our fallen service members
All are invited to observe Memorial Day at City Hall on May 25 at 9 a.m.
While we honor all of our nation’s fallen on...
Lawrence White McIntosh, 81, of Peachtree City
Lawrence White McIntosh, 81, of Peachtree City, Ga. was born August 3, 1934 in Hapeville, Ga. to the late Bobbie White McIntosh and Eddie...
Ruby Doris Edmondson Salter, 89, of Fayetteville
Ruby Doris Edmondson Salter, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 11, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Zade Benjamine Salter.
She is...
Barbara Hulme Toole Rigsby of Sharpsburg
Mrs. Barbara Hulme Toole Rigsby of Sharpsburg passed away May 7, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Betty Hulme; brother,...
Ask Father Paul – Smart vs. wise
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible
Smart vs. wise
Dear Father Paul: I am a 41-year-old woman. My teachers always told me,...
Knight tapped for Hall of Fame
Lamar Knight of Fayetteville was recently inducted into the Southern Polytechnic State University Hall of Fame in a ceremony on the SPSU campus. Knight...
AMP, Clayton State announce music scholarships
Clayton State University and The Atlanta Music Project (AMP) recently announced a joint program that will provide endowed funding for AMP graduates to continue...
County govt. seeks summer interns
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners is again on the lookout for candidates for its summer internship program.
“The 2015 Summer Internship Program is designed...
Booth robotics team California-bound
The World Class Warriors FLL Robotics team from JC Booth Middle School leaves May 14 for Legoland in California to represent Georgia at the...
Clayton State grads get final ‘assignment’ from Piedmont Fayette CEO
Clayton State University President Dr. Thomas Hynes is likely to humorously acknowledge during the University’s Commencement ceremonies that the graduates may have the impression...
Event brings new volunteers to community
Fayette Senior Services hosts its first-ever Volunteer Expo a few weeks ago, but it certainly won’t be the last.
“The response we had to this...
One open position on county health board
The Fayette County Board of Health is one of 159 such county boards throughout the state that partners with the Georgia Department of Public...
Post 105 to host Memorial Day event
American Legion Post 105 will host a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25, at the Fayetteville City Cemetery.
The traditional observance for the citizens of...
Piedmont Fayette diabetes education program merits ADA recognition
The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program was recently awarded to the Piedmont Fayette Hospital program.
The...
SAHS museum in need of repair
The Senoia Area Historical Society (SAHS) at 6 Couch Street in Senoia has launched a structure repair campaign hoping to gain assistance in raising...
Girls state track meet wraps up
This weekend's GHSA girls state track meet produced several individual champions from local schools and one team title.
The Lady Bobcats from Our Lady of...
Piedmont Fayette celebrates nurses
On National Nurses Week, Piedmont Fayette Hospital celebrated its nursing staff who are on the front lines of patient care. Piedmont Fayette employs more...
Peachtree City to observe Memorial Day
The public is invited to observe Memorial Day at City Hall in Peachtree City.
The ceremony begins Monday, May 25, at 9 a.m.
“While we honor...
MOMS Club sponsors park fundraiser
The MOMS Club of Fayetteville is holding a fundraiser to support the Church Street Park improvement project.
The group is offering entries to win four...
Watson commissioned
Mitchell D. Watson is shown receiving a Certificate of Commendation and his first set of “gold bars” from retired U.S. Army Col. Donald Brown...
Nail tapped to head new state agency
Gov. Nathan Deal appointed Fayetteville resident Michael Nail, executive director of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, to be the commissioner of a...
‘Voice of Ireland’ returns to The Fred May 16
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and singer Lisa Kelly hails from Dublin, Ireland, but she will bring her world-class performance to The Fred in Peachtree City...
Concert set for May 17
The choirs of Georgia Singers present their Spring Concert Sunday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, 175...
FCREA honors local students
Fayette County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jody Barrow assisted the Fayette County Retired Educators Association in presenting the 2015 Outstanding Middle School Student Award. The...
Career Fair Day May 16 at Mt. Olive
A Career Fair Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1565 Hwy. 92 North, Fayetteville.
This...
Raising awareness of need for foster care
President Ronald Reagan established May as National Foster Care Month to acknowledge those who are making a difference in the lives of foster children....
UPDATED — PTC nixes northside annexation
UPDATED FOR PRINT (05-13-15) — Initial plans for the annexation and residential development of 100 acres on Peachtree City’s north side were denied on...
Nearly 300 acres gets OK from county to be annexed into Newnan
The Coweta County Commission on May 5 voiced no objection to the proposed annexation of two large tracts into the city of Newnan.
Both tracts,...
Interim fire chief glad to be in Coweta
Recently hired Coweta County Interim Fire Chief Samuel “Chipper” Gardner introduced himself at the May 5 meeting of the Coweta County Commission.
The former Spalding...
