Monthly Archives: August 2015
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...
Youth summit to become annual event
The first annual Fayette Leadership Youth Summit (FLYS) was held July 16 at Pinewood Studios' Atlanta Movie Production Centre. The event was sponsored by...
Westmoreland is guest presenter for chamber event
U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland will be the guest presenter for the Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s annual Small Business Showcase and Awards Celebration. This year’s event will...
Next film up in series
A talk on novelist Erskine Caldwell and a showing of the movie "God's Little Acre," based on one of his books, is set for...
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...
New Eagle Scouts named
Troop 201 has announced that Benjamin Belisle of Senoia and Michael Runyan of Peachtree City have earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Belisle organized other...
Church sets celebration Aug. 16
The County Line Christian Church, off Georgia Highway 85 Connector below Brooks, will observe its 175th continuous worship celebration Sunday, Aug. 16.
The church is...
Cotton Pickin’ Fair coming Oct. 3-4
The Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay is scheduled for Oct. 3-4. Winner of national awards, the festival has been held continuously since 1972 on...
Chicken-Que just around the corner
On Sept. 12 the firepits will light up at 2 a.m. for the eleventh annual Chicken-Que. The United Methodist Men of Peachtree City United...
Concert set for Oct. 18
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The Broadway Boys Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m.
Billed as...
Free event for authors Aug. 22
Local art group AMG Pro will be hosting its first annual Authors’ Gathering Saturday, Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m. at the newly renovated Holiday Dorsey...
PTC planners, staff dislike Bradshaw annexation
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on Aug. 10 voted unanimously to recommend denial of an annexation and rezoning request by Bradshaw Family LLP on...
PTC’s crime hotspots
Burglars hit convenience store; 8 auto break-ins in PTC
A look at property crimes across Fayette County during the past week showed an Aug. 7...
Cruz-ing into Ga. – Presidential candidate Ted Cruz makes local campaign appearance
To say there was a sea of humanity gathered in a large field at Jackson Street and Sprayberry Road in Newnan on Aug. 8...
The love story seen around the world
Never apart since the Korean War, pair reunited with hospital’s help
‘I just can’t be away from her; she’s the finest woman in the world’
Fayetteville...
Who will be Fayette Commission’s number 2?
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners is expected to make an important organizational decision and consider an annexation request at its Aug. 13 regular...
Ring for Teacher of the Year Gail Frantz
Gail Frantz of Peeples Elementary, the 2015 Fayette County Teacher of the Year, receives a special ring on her right hand in her honor....
Info on acid reflex Aug. 19
“Unfeel the Burn” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location, The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive.
Acid...
Traffic advisory in Peachtree City
Officials in Peachtree City are alerting motorists about an upcoming project that will affect traffic in the area.
Construction of the Continuous Green-T intersection at...
Morgan to lecture Sept. 10
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts Ron Morgan Thursday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m. for a...
Applications accepted for Planning Commission
Peachtree City is accepting applications for its Planning Commission.
Each applicant must be a legal Georgia resident and have been a resident of Peachtree City...
Freedom Fund Banquet Nov. 14
The Fayette County NAACP's annual Freedom Fund Banquet will be Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Wyndham Hotel in Peachtree City.
Our keynote speaker will be...
Community Yard Sale set for Oct. 17
Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department's 15th annual Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot...
Brewers celebrate 65th anniversary
Glenn and Jeanne (Fort) Brewer celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a Brewer Family Reunion at their residence on Beauregard Blvd. in Fayetteville.
Joining in...
Children’s books on sale Aug. 15
The Peachtree City Library will hold a 3-hour book sale Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.–noon in the Children’s Storytime Room (upstairs at front of...
Dooley to headline foundation event Oct. 22
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that Barbara Dooley will be the keynote speaker for its First Annual “The Power of the Purse” Luncheon...
Volunteers sought for air show
The Great Georgia Air Show, which will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels this year, is looking for adult volunteer groups (church, club, or...
Forgiving is lovely idea, but certainly not easy
When Charleston shooter Dylann Roof had his first court hearing on June 19th after being arrested for allegedly killing nine members of Emmanuel AME...
Flat Jesus travels the world with PTC’s First Presbyterian members
The Flat Jesus project at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City was a huge success this summer.
The project was based on the original Flat...
All Saints Anglican resumes Wednesday evening Bible study, activities
Beginning tonight, Aug. 12, All Saints Anglican Church will continue its schedule of evening worship, fellowship and Bible study.
Holy Eucharist in the chapel starts...
Local bikers schedule ride to raise funds for Emanuel AME
A local group is putting together a Georgia Bikers response called “Engines for Emanuel” in support of those affected by the recent shooting at...
Rolling Hills Baptist team builds house in Guatemala
A team of 16 adults, college students and high school students from Rolling Hills Baptist Church returned recently from San Raimundo, Guatemala, where they...
