Monthly Archives: August 2015
Book signing set for Aug. 29
Author Joyce Mitchell of LaGrange will be signing copies of her book, "Selfish Little Bob, Selfish No More!" Saturday, Aug. 29, 1-3 p.m. at...
Newnan event goes to the dogs
Benton House of Newnan Senior Living Community had a Fabulous Furry Event this past Saturday (the Doggie Fashion Show) "which brought great talent and...
Things to Do-August 27-September 19
August
August 27
The town of Tyrone will host an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Tyrone Public Library. The purpose...
A personal psalm reminds us of a personal God
Back in the old days, when trains were a primary means of transportation, a family set out to visit relatives across the country. They...
COS kicks off new program year
Christ Our Shepherd invites all to age-defined activities to kick off the program year on Aug. 26.
“Music and The Master” meets Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30...
Wish you were here …
At the recent picnic held by Congregation B’nai Israel at a park in Fayetteville, members gathered for this photo greeting to Rabbi Louis Feldstein, ...
Series on stress starts tonight
Starting Wednesday, Aug. 26, Fayette Presbyterian Church will hold a three week series on “Stress and Our Health”, led by local health psychologist, Dr....
Gospel under the Stars festival planned
The second annual Gospel Under the Stars Festival is Saturday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. at 1565 Hwy. 92 N. in Fayetteville, hosted by...
County Line Christian celebrates 175 years
The County Line Christian Church, off Ga. Highway 85 Connector below Brooks, observed its 175th continuous worship celebration Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015.
A homecoming dinner...
St. Christopher’s annual Greekfest planned for Sept. 19
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church in Peachtree City will host GreekFest 2015, an annual event, on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m.
The...
PTC Presbyterian to host golf tournament
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will host Golf for Missions on Friday, Sept. 25, at Summer Grove Golf Course in Newnan.
The cost is...
PTCUMC to present organ, voice concert September 27
Peachtree City United Methodist Church will present its second inaugural concert, “Music for Organ and Voice,” celebrating the new organ designed and built by...
Indian Christian fellowship to meet Sept. 12
South Atlanta Indian Christian Fellowship will host a gospel meeting Saturday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Fayette Presbyterian Church,...
Religion Briefs 08/26/15
COS remembers 40 years Aug. 29
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will celebrate four decades of ministry in Peachtree City on Aug. 29 with a...
Allmond-Dignan engagement
Reed and Deborah Allmond of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Catherine Allmond, to Brendan O’Brien Dignan, son of David and...
Apsite-Davis engagement
Aivars and Eva-Marie Apsite of Grandville, Mich. announce the engagement of their daughter, Monika Apsite, to Chad Davis, son of Wayne and Jackie Davis...
Jimmy Carter’s peace
When Ronald Reagan announced in November 1994 he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, even some of his most ardent political opponents paused to...
Sorting the candidates
Despite a nuclear Iran looming on the horizon, the media seem to be putting most of their attention on two candidates for their respective...
Is Trumpism the new nationalism?
Since China devalued its currency 3 percent, global markets have gone into a tailspin. Why should this be?
After all, 3 percent devaluation in China...
Government ‘charity’: Unwarranted, unsustainable
Charity is from the noblest of impulses. But it must come from the heart; governments can’t do it. Most democratic governments have representatives who...
Too much info for me
Occasionally, sleep will sneak away from me in the middle of the night. I will try not to get my mind going because once...
Prebor announces for PTC Post 1 race
My name is Phil Prebor and I would like to be your Peachtree City Council Member. I am running to serve in the Post...
District voting advocates inclusiveness for all
On Sept. 15, 2015, the Fayette County Elections Board will hold district voting for the special election to fill the vacant District 5 Commissioner’s...
Jay B. Vandiver, age 22 of Fayetteville
Jay B. Vandiver, age 22 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
Jay was born in Stockbridge, Ga. on...
Aderine Sara Sowell, 99, of Fayetteville
Aderine Sara Sowell, 99, of Fayetteville, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 21, 2015.
Mrs. Sowell was an active member...
John Douglas Manes, 73 of New Orleans
John Douglas Manes, 73 of New Orleans, La., died Saturday, August 8, 2015, of complications of COPD.
He was the son of the late...
Arnisteen Clark, 91, of Fayetteville
Arnisteen Clark, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on August 21, 2015.
Mrs. Clark was a longtime member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and...
Wayne Edward Zaporski, 69, of Fayetteville
Wayne Edward Zaporski, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away on August 22, 2015.
He was retired from J.C. Penney where he served as human resource...
Football season
Football season is upon us and I am reminded of my own high school days.
I decided in my freshman year to join the band....
Dove season opens Sept. 5
What field will you be at on the opening day of dove season? Who will be with you? The Georgia dove season opens at...
School system named Partner in Prevention
The Fayette County Public School System has become the first school system of its size in metro Atlanta to receive the Darkness to Light...
Race offers cash for community volunteer groups
The Divas Half Marathon & 5K returns to Peachtree City Sept. 12 and is looking for volunteers interested in helping out at the event...
Good crowd for monthly walk
A small crowd took to the path at Newnan Utilities Carl Miller Park Aug. 22 for Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Walk with a Doc, led...
Shakerag fest coming Sept. 19
Peachtree City’s 38th Annual Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival is scheduled for Sept. 19-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
The event is...
