Monthly Archives: September 2015
Updated softball records
Here are the overall and region records for local softball teams as posted Wednesday morning on MaxPreps.
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SOFTBALL
East Coweta (3-AAAAAA)
11-1, 3-0
McIntosh (4-AAAAA)
4-8, 3-2
Northgate (4-AAAAA)
7-6, 5-2
Starr's...
Jewish New Year events set at B’nai Israel
Fayetteville’s Congregation B’nai Israel will formally launch its High Holy Days observances Sunday, Sept. 13, and Monday, Sept. 14, with liturgies signifying the beginning...
Chabad of Peachtree City announces High Holy Days
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins on Sunday evening, Sep. 13. There is a communal meal that evening, beginning at 7:45. Call 678-595-9277...
Pearson to discuss Biblical healing at Holy Cross Church
Canon Mark Pearson, president of the Institute of Christian Renewal in Kingston, N.H, will teach on Biblically based healing at Church of the Holy...
Providence celebrates 20 years of ministry Sept. 13
Providence United Methodist Church welcomes the community to worship on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 9:30 and 11 a.m. when it celebrates 20 years of...
Thanks to volunteers
The third Interfaith Luncheon was recently hosted by the Fayetteville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a thank you to all...
Upcoming workshops at Carrollton Cultural Arts Center
THEATRE TECH WORKSHOP for ages 16 & up Saturday, Sept. 17, 5:30-9:30 p.m. on the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center Stage with Arts Center Technical...
Coffee With a Cop is Sept. 15
The Peachtree City Police Department is inviting the community to come out and connect with their officers during a "Coffee With a Cop" event...
Roads to close for Divas
The Divas Half Marathon and 5K scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, in Peachtree City will feature both a 13.1 mile loop course and a...
Georgians can now vote for Kedron teacher in recipe contest
Kedron Elementary School teacher Julie Murphy, winner of the amateur division in the No Power? No Problem! Recipe Contest, now squares off against six...
Medicare info at Oct. program
“Understanding Your Medicare Options” is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5, 1-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4...
Natl. Merit Scholarship semifinalists named
The following local students have been named semifinalists for the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program:
FAYETTEVILLE
STARR'S MILL H. S.
Macke, Richard J.
PEACHTREE CITY
McINTOSH H. S.
Erinne, Lotanna...
Artist demonstration Sept. 10
Peter Tudhope of Scotland will conduct a live figurative drawing Thursday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. at The Carnegie, 1 LaGrange Street in downtown Newnan.
He...
Tour of Homes set for Dec. 6
Harry Norman Realtors will present the Fayette Humane Society Christmas Tour of Homes showcasing six homes in the county Sunday, Dec. 6, 1-5 p.m....
Things to Do- Sept.10-Sept.28
September
September 10
The Peachtree City Police Department will be hosting a Adult Community Emergency Response Team class beginning today. This class will also be to...
Celebrating work this Labor Day
As we celebrate Labor Day this week, I recall a conversation I had with my mother-in-law, who emigrated from Jamaica several decades ago. I...
One police officer’s perspective from school job
The recent, and ongoing, misadventures of Fayette resident retired General Livsey have received widespread publicity —unwanted as it may have been — and provoked...
Police — Still the best friend of civilized people
Great lies, the ones that sweep the country to influence attitudes of millions of people, have as their seed a grain of truth that...
The past and the future of the refugee crisis in Western Europe
The refugee crisis in Europe is one of those human tragedies for which there are no real solutions, despite how many shrill voices in...
The point of no return
In aviation it’s called the point of no return. That point in a flight when catastrophe strikes and the airplane, because of low fuel...
Enough to bury me
My people, long-suffering and ever faithful, spent their lives toiling while looking forward to heavenly rest when death finally called.
Most folks these days enjoy...
Ada Louise Johnson, 97, of Fayetteville
Ada Louise Johnson, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away September 8, 2015.
She was born March 29, 1918 to Mattie Mullins and Clyde Crain.
Louise was preceded...
Deborah Ann Bradwell, age 65
Deborah Ann Bradwell, age 65, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta surrounded by family.
She was born November 27, 1949...
Louis Rolland Berner, 92
Louis Rolland Berner, 92, passed way on August 30, 2015. He was a resident of Peachtree City, Ga.
Lou was born in Chicago, Ill. on...
Evelyn M. Bowman, of Peachtree City
Mrs. Evelyn M. (Bartels) Bowman, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away peacefully early Monday, September 7, 2015. She was 94.
She was born May 1,...
From Peachtree City to Hollywood
By JOHN THOMPSON
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A former Starr’s Mill soccer playing is living his acting dream in Hollywood.
Tyler Case, who first caught the acting bug when he...
Alice Kim Mears, 96
Alice Kim Mears, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2015.
She was born on May 13, 1919 in Hilo, Hawaii.
Mrs. Mears...
Judy Tribble Jenkins, 70, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Judy Tribble Jenkins, 70, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015.
She was born August 29, 1945 and was the daughter of...
Robert Struyk, age 77
With his loving wife of 56 years, and his family by his side, Robert Struyk passed away at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2015.
Bob...
Kathleen Lois Jones, 81, of Brooks
Kathleen Lois Jones, 81, of Brooks passed away September 2, 2015.
She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Graham and Lisa Eason; son, Glenn Jones;...
Nettie Lucille Pitts McDonald, of Fayetteville
Nettie Lucille Pitts McDonald, of Fayetteville, died peacefully on August 31, 2015. She was 103 years old.
Ms. McDonald was preceded in death by her...
Bryant Whitlock, age 85, of Jonesboro
Mr. Bryant Whitlock, age 85, of Jonesboro, Ga. passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015.
He was born in Fayette County on September 29, 1929...
Donald R. McLean, 88, of Marbury, Ala.
Donald R. McLean, 88, of Marbury, Ala., formerly of Peachtree City, passed away August 25, 2015.
Mr. McLean proudly served his country in the U....
Katherine Twilley Albright, 87, of Tyrone
Mrs. Katherine Twilley Albright, 87, of Tyrone passed Wednesday, September 2, 2015 surrounded by her family.
She was born May 4, 1928 in Lineville, Ala....
