Monthly Archives: July 2015
Sad July 4
The lack of people in downtown Newnan at 10 a.m. on July 4 told the tale. Lightning cancelled the July 4 parade and heavy...
ALDI eyes Peachtree City for newest store
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on July 13 will consider elevation plans for an ALDI grocery store on Ga. Highway 54 West.
The agenda calls...
The fragility of life
Sometimes I forget just how fragile life is. Over the years I have known people who are here one day — strong, vital, and...
A familiar stranger
So how do you thank the person who saved your life? Guess if you were a singer you’d sing a song about them. I’m...
Philip Winn Harding, 80, of Peachtree City
Philip Winn Harding, 80, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2015.
Philip is survived by his wife of 58...
Fayette Commission implored, warned: ‘Do the right thing’ on Coston replacement election
Capacity crowd asks BOC to leave district voting intact for the special election
As the wheels are in motion for setting up a special election...
Young Georgia Authors winners named
Thirteen Georgia students, including an eighth-grader from Coweta County, have been named state-level winners of the 2014-2015 Young Georgia Authors writing competition, an annual...
Weekend road work and lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on the Downtown Connector and...
McMillian to hear Ga. Supreme Court case
Judge Carla Wong McMillian of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, a former State Court judge in Fayette County, will sit by designation on...
Gift management program July 24
“The Gift of Giving” is scheduled for Friday, July 24, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh...
Ga. Southern announces Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University recently named 2,611 students for excellence in academics to the 2015 Spring Semester Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's...
English learners prepare for school at summer camp
School had just finished for the summer break, but some eager students, teachers, and parents returned for another two weeks of learning.
For families arriving...
Chamber names 11 youth interns
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber recently launched its Summer Internship Program, and 11 young people will be gaining valuable work experience while assisting with a variety...
Adventure in Canada
Boy Scouts from Troop 201 are visiting Canada for the 2015 Northern Tier National High Adventure Program. The trip’s itinerary includes camping, hiking and...
Sandy Creek business students shine at nationals
Hard work and practice paid off for Sandy Creek High’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at the association’s annual national leadership conference.
Seven FBLA...
Fayetteville man on Navy ship
Sonar Technician (Surface) Benjamin Voyles of Fayetteville uses a plotting diagram aboard the USS Ross (DDG 71) during a general quarters drill July 8...
Pinewood Studios profit boosted by Fayette operation
An annual audit report covering the period through March 31 issued by the London-based Pinewood Group showed that the company’s overall profit has increased,...
Fayetteville approves noise abatement for its treatment plant
Prior concerns from residents in the Lakeside on Redwine subdivision concerning noise from the Fayetteville Wastewater Treatment Plant should soon be addressed. The City...
SCT seeks volunteers to locate turtle nests
Southern Conservation Trust has a unique opportunity for community involvement with the Box Turtle Population Enhancement Project at The Ridge Nature Area in Fayetteville....
Grant funds NCHS series
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council. There will be a series of events throughout the summer...
Dixon finishes in top 10 at state competition
Safety is a school bus driver’s number one priority, and many of these dedicated professionals reaffirm this commitment to students, their parents, and the...
ISO rating upgraded from 3 to 1
The Insurance Services Office (ISO) announced July 8 that Peachtree City was being awarded the highest rating possible for fire protection services, upgrading from...
Ga. Southern announces President’s List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized 1,194 students for excellence in academics on the 2015 Spring Semester President's List. To be eligible for the President's...
Fire safety program set for July 22
Fayette Senior Services has scheduled its “Up In Flames” program for Wednesday, July 22, 2-3 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive...
NCHS welcomes new staffer
Ellen Davis Jenkins has joined the staff at the Newnan Coweta Historical Society. She will be managing facilities rentals of the McRitchie-Hollis Museum and...
Election board set to meet July 21
The Fayette County Board of Elections has called a meeting for Tuesday, July 21, at 5 p.m. in Room 209 of the county administrative...
School year begins Aug. 7 in Coweta
Coweta County Schools will welcome students to a new school year Friday, August 7.
Parents who need to register their children for school can do...
Not on Fayette agenda: Any talk of Coston’s replacement
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting agenda for Thursday night is not particularly lengthy, and what might stand out at this point...
Looking for Water Conservation Heroes
The Peachtree City Library is highlighting the importance of water conservation as part of its summer reading program for adults this year.
Library staff has...
UNG announces President’s List
Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia, recognized more than 1,000 students for their academic performance during spring semester 2015...
Author to speak July 20
Harrison Jones is the scheduled speaker for a program titled “Spreading Your Wings” scheduled for Monday, July 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’...
Parties for Kidz grand opening July 11
The grand opening of Parties for Kidz, in the Aberdeen Village shopping center next to Partners II Pizza, is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
It...
Movie-themed event July 16-17 in Newnan
The Coweta County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and the Newnan Carnegie Library are collaborating to present a two-night event featuring the movie “Murder in...
Math coordinator receives award
The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) has awarded Mark Henderson, math coordinator for Fayette County Public Schools, with a Leadership DENny for his volunteer work...
