Monthly Archives: July 2015
Local volunteer cited by Red Cross
The American Red Cross recognized its outstanding volunteers and community partners for 2014-2015 at the Delta Flight Museum July 16. Those selected for local...
Time to think about immunizations
As students return to school in August, it’s important that all children are up-to-date on all of their vaccinations for vaccine-preventable diseases, such as...
Golf tourney to benefit Christian City
The 2015 Golf Fore Kids tournament hosted by Dale Cardwell is Monday, Aug. 31, at Eagle's Landing Country Club in Stockbridge.
It is an event...
Blood, Sweat & Tears with Bo Bice this week in Fayetteville
Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville bridges the old and new Saturday, July 25, with the legendary Blood, Sweat & Tears, featuring “American Idol” finalist...
Back-to-school event Aug. 1
Fellowship of Love Church will host a “Back-To-School Empowerment and Fun Day” on Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at North Fayette Elementary School,...
Council OKs budget at public hearing
The Peachtree City Council on July 16 held a public hearing on the adoption of the FY 2016 that totals $33.5 million. The council...
Caught in the act
Peachtree City resident Alvin B. Cummings on July 13 was charged with burglary, obstruction and possession of burglary tools after Peachtree City police officers...
County continues funding home-delivered meals at the Tommy Thompson Senior Center
The Coweta County Commission on July 9 voted unanimously to continue its portion of the funding for the senior meals program at the Tommy...
Helping man’s best friend
A Pedal for Pets event in and around Senoia is always heavily attended by cyclists and those wanting to make a statement in support...
County votes to condemn property for interchange
The Coweta County Commission on July 9 voted unanimously to move ahead with the condemnation of five parcels totaling 3.41 acres after negotiations to...
PTC hires new planning director
Peachtree City has a new planning and development director. Michael Warrix comes to the city by way of Brownsville, Texas, where he headed the...
Robby the Robot
Two amazing things happened at our house Tuesday morning, and oddly, both concerned space travel. For those out there in reader land, the first...
A new flag controversy
A new flag controversy has captured the attention of some in the media and on social media. The new controversy is not about the...
Kathryn Jane Lindlief, 62, of Sharpsburg
April 8, 1953 – June 22, 2015
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Kathryn Jane Lindlief, 62, of Sharpsburg, Ga., graduated...
John Everett Routon, 69, of Peachtree City
John Everett Routon, 69, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015.
John is survived by his loving wife Paula (Stevenson) Routon...
Paul Eugene Davis, 78, of Peachtree City
Paul Eugene Davis, 78, of Peachtree City, passed away July 13, 2015. Paul loved baseball, cheering for the Atlanta Braves, and played minor league...
Jacqueline Saunders Carr of Peachtree City
Mrs. Jacqueline Saunders Carr of Peachtree City, Ga., died July 15, 2015.
Mrs. Carr was born in Goldsboro, N.C., and was a 1944 graduate...
Notable students and graduates
Angel Jones of Fayetteville has been named to the President's List at Stephen F. Austin State University. She is studying elementary education.
Hayes Bloomsmith, a...
NCHS camp Aug. 3-6
The Newnan Coweta Historical Society is sponsoring "Let’s Look at Newnan!" Aug. 3-6 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Historic Train Depot, 60...
Writer to talk about Mayhayley Lancaster
Mayhayley Lancaster, “Oracle of the Ages,” was an American lawyer, political acitvist, midwife, fortune teller, and teacher best known for having participated in two...
Lane closures this weekend
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout Metropolitan Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on I-285 will require lane...
Scott to host health fair
U.S. Rep. David Scott will host his 11th Annual Health Fair Saturday, August 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mundy’s Mill High School. The event...
Red Cross urges blood donations
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in August and help meet the constant need for blood products by patients. Every...
Info on Alzheimer’s care at Aug. event
“Living With Alzheimer’s for People with Early Stage” is scheduled for three Wednesday sessions – Aug. 12, 19 and 26 – 12:30-2:30 p.m. at...
2 to 2: Deadlock on Pinewood traffic circle stalls big developments
Amid the community’s grief over the passing of Commissioner Pota Coston, the political reality is that the Board of Commissioners she left behind is...
Songwriter shares story Aug. 11
“Soundtrack to Success” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location, The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive.
Dana...
New year for Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Peachtree City has begun a new year with new leadership.
Russ Heil, right, became president of the club July 1 when...
Griffin Choral Arts announces new season
Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, has announced the concert schedule for its ninth season, 2015–2016.
The season begins Sunday,...
Library hosts Atlanta Sisters in Crime Salon July 25
Seven Atlanta-area crime fiction writers are set to gather at the Fayette County Public Library Saturday, July 25, at 1 p.m. for the “Atlanta...
Back To School Expo set for July 18
Several local organizations have teamed up to host a Back to School Expo Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the county administrative complex,...
Ant-Man production impacts local economy
Pinewood Atlanta Studios’ first production opens in theaters on July 17, with “Ant-Man” having a significant economic impact in Fayetteville and the state. A...
No rollback: PTC budget to feature tax increase
The Peachtree City Council on July 30 is set to adopt a $33.5 million budget for FY 2016. A consensus at the July 8...
F’ville: No tax rate hike, but rollback still uncertain
The Fayetteville City Council is expected Thursday night to give the OK to an $11.54 million general fund budget for the 2016 budget year...
Dredging our way into August
Dredging activities on Lake Peachtree are approximately half completed and dredging equipment is clearly visible to the Ga. Highway 54 bridge. Barring rain delays,...
