Monthly Archives: August 2015
Be good to each other
The current object of my reading affection is Stuart MacBride, a Scottish writer who has spun a series of addictive tales about Logan McRae,...
The summer of our discontent
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders represent two sides of the same coin. Both men have tapped into a deep anger — a discontent —...
Academic fascism II
Last week’s column highlighted college campus absurdities and the ongoing attack on free speech and plain common sense. As parents gear up to fork...
Coming out even in the end
There is only one thing that scares me about dying. It is so momentous that it rocks my heart with grief whenever I think...
Chairman Oddo: ‘Sky is not falling’
Let me give you some good news about our county:
Fiscal Year 2014: Budget was balanced. No deficit spending. No tax increase.
FY2015: Budget was balanced....
Governing by ‘opinion,’ not by open votes
I find it fascinating that Chairman Oddo kept saying they gave the county administrator three “opinions” and not three “votes” behind the scenes to...
Council offers no solutions for Hwy. 54 traffic, just politics
The proposals regarding changes to Ga. highways 54 and 74 are extreme, harmful and a huge impact to Peachtree City. Businesses at The Avenue,...
Anna’s spiritual reflection
Anna is 15. She’s a very sweet and somewhat shy girl here at Prince of Peace. She’s also a great example of the many...
Things to do-August 21-September 19
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Tonight, Fayetteville Main Street presents “BIG HERO 6” as its second free Moovie Night of 2015 at the Southern Ground Amphitheater. Beginning at...
COS welcomes Ellen Pfundt as new ministry director
Ellen Tracy Pfundt has joined the staff at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church as director of Children and Family Ministry.
She is responsible for Sunday...
Holy Stitchers quilting ministry serves many charitiesHoly Stitchers quilting ministry serves many charities
All Saints Anglican Church’s Holy Stitcher’s Ministry began as a Prayer Shawl Ministry years ago. The ministry has grown into a group of knitters,...
Religion Briefs 08/19/15
GriefShare starts tomorrow at PTCUMC
The program of Griefshare starts a new session Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 308 of Peachtree City...
PTCUMC’s annual Chicken Que set for Sept. 12
On Sept. 12 at 2 a.m. the United Methodist Men at Peachtree City United Methodist Church will light up the fire pits for the...
Heritage’s WinShape Camp 2015 deemed huge success
Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville hosted its eighth annual WinShape Day Camp, July 13-17. During the week-long day camp, over 450 campers in first...
Local bikers plan ride for Emanuel this weekend
A local group is putting together a Georgia Bikers response called “Engines for Emanuel” in support of those affected by the recent shooting at...
Nathalee Ann Anderson, 90, of Peachtree City
Nathalee Ann (Fossett) Anderson, 90, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away peacefully at her home on August 9, 2015.
She was born on February 21,...
Jerry Dale Ramsey, age 78
Jerry Dale Ramsey (July 25, 1937 - July 30, 2015) was born in Flat Rock, Ill. to Frances and Dale Ramsey. Shortly afterward the...
Eva L. Brown, 94, of Fayetteville
Eva L. Brown, of Fayetteville, passed away on August 10, 2015 at the age of 94.
A graveside service was held at Oconee Hill Cemetery...
Carolyn Jeanette Skelly, 69, of Peachtree City
Carolyn Jeanette Skelly, 69, of Peachtree City, passed away August 14, 2015.
She was a member of Fayette Senior Services, an avid landscape designer and...
Thomas E. Wyatt Jr., 76
Thomas E. Wyatt Jr., 76, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015.
Born October 15, 1938 in Atlanta, Ga., Tommy lived in Fayetteville and was...
Henry McCaughey of James Island, S.C.
On the 14th of August 2015, Henry "Mac" McCaughey of James Island, S.C. made the final journey to the heavens above.
Though we mourn our...
LCS softball in full swing
The Landmark varsity softball team participated in the Callaway Classic Tournament Aug. 14-15.
The above photos include pitcher Abbey Swearinger; seniors Ana Lisa Chavez and...
Golf team wins again
The PGA Junior Golf League’s Peachtree City team won its second postseason playoff match Aug. 16 by defeating the West Georgia league at Braelinn...
Starr’s Mill cheerleaders tapped for All-State
Starr’s Mill High School seniors Olivia Phillips, Emily Herrmann, and Sydney Mayson were selected Aug. 8 as members of Georgia’s All-State Cheer Team.
After being...
Local jr. golfers shine
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour made a stop at Heron Bay Golf Club in Locust Grove Aug. 8-9 to host the Canongate Series #5,...
Another loss
I am sad to relay the message that another “Mom and Pop” type store is closing in Fayette County.
The Omega Book Store, in Peachtree...
Peachtree City ninth in U.S. for women to launch a business
Peachtree City was ranked as one of the best cities in the U.S. for women entrepreneurs to launch a business, according a new report...
Park visitors volunteer for free admission
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Georgia’s state parks and historic sites are inviting citizens to volunteer for a variety of projects Saturday,...
Pink Posse going strong
Ten years ago this fall the small south Fayette County town of Brooks was host to a new kind of “struttin’.”
Alice Ramsey, a recent...
Heart patient’s family seeks help
A former Peachtree City 18-year-old is in need of help from the community with donations to help offset the cost of heart surgery.
McIntosh High...
Hill cited for program completion
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners recognized Fire and Emergency Services Battalion Chief Jeff Hill at its Aug. 13 regular meeting for completing the...
SAHS hosts ice cream social
Senoia Area Historical Society’s second annual Ice Cream Social will be Saturday, Aug. 29, 1-4 p.m.
Everyone is invited for free ice cream and watermelon...
Deadline near for deer quota hunts
Looking to participate in a deer quota hunt this fall? Be sure to get online soon.
An online quota application must be received before midnight...
Chamber wins top national honor
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce was named the 2015 Chamber of the Year in its category by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives...
