Daily Archives: August 13, 2015
Nonprofit helping outfit students
Local nonprofit Rachel's Ray of Hope has opened its doors for qualifying children to shop free of charge for clothing and school supplies.
The organization...
Metro area adds 60K residents in past year
The 10-county Atlanta region added 60,300 new residents between April 2014 and April 2015, according to the latest population estimates from the Atlanta Regional...
Supporting a new generation of health care providers
The new school year has begun and high school students in Fayette County who are interested in health care careers have some new materials...
County taking part in Lights of HOPE
The U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., will be aglow Sept. 29 with thousands of Lights of HOPE – lighted bags created to...
Library extends summer hours
The Peachtree City Library is extending its summer hours until Labor Day.
Through the first week of September the hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday;...
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on I-75 and I-285 will...
Club looks to expand
A local K-9 Club formed last year at Whitewater Middle School and organizers are looking to duplicate it at other schools in the area.
The...
Eagles Experience Sept. 19 in Newnan
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience” Saturday, Sept. 19, at...
Outlook good a year after brain cancer diagnosis
Last month, Chad Flora of Peachtree City celebrated his birthday with a new appreciation for 25 years of life.
It was just after his birthday...
Scout project improves shelter
Gabe Richmond from Boy Scout Troop 73 completed his Eagle Scout Project July 18 at the Fayette County Animal Shelter. He had several members...
Former PTC top cop gets 1 year probation, $1,000 fine in former wife’s shooting
Former Peachtree City Police Chief William McCollom had his day in Fayette County Superior Court on Aug. 13 and pleaded guilty to reckless conduct...
PTC Council approves another West 54 traffic study
Anyone having to access MacDuff Parkway or Planterra Way onto Ga. Highway 54 West knows the long waits through multiple traffic light cycles involved.
The...
