Monthly Archives: September 2015
Argumosa-Howery – engagement
Robert and Beverly Argumosa of Peachtree City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brianna Argumosa, to Darryl Howery, son of Darryl Howery Sr. and...
Huddleston-Scurry engagement
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Huddleston of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Julia Ann, to Jeffrey Carter Scurry of Brooks.
Julia is...
Jazz night set for Sept. 26
The Fayette County Democratic Committee will sponsor its third annual Summer Evening of Jazz concert Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Southern Ground Amphitheater in...
Foundation Center coming to Coweta
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that it will be bringing Foundation Center-Atlanta to Coweta Wednesday, Sept. 23.
The Foundation Center will host a joint...
McIntosh homecoming parade is Sept. 23
Representatives of the McIntosh High School PTSO have announced that the school's annual homecoming parade will begin Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4:15 p.m.
The planned...
Traffic updates in Peachtree City
Peachtree City officials this week released updated information on some local construction projects that could affect traffic.
Construction was to start Sept. 14 on Hwy....
VSU announces summer graduates
Valdosta State University recently celebrated the accomplishments of the 522 students who completed the requirements of their respective academic programs during the summer semester.
Ashley...
Local DAR observes Constitution Week
The Fayette Starr's Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) placed exhibits in six Peachtree City Schools in observance of Constitution...
WWII story is focus of Oct. 26 meeting
Fayette Senior Services will host “A Fortress and A Legacy” Monday, Oct. 26, 1-2 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree...
Fayette 4-H team wins at district
Fayette County 4-H members Lilly Bentley, Bohdin Bright, Jeffrey Chambers, David Niedermeyer, Emily Seckinger, and Jacob Seckinger participated in district 4-H Forestry Field Day...
Broadway Boys perform 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...
Peachtree City man remembered in Afghanistan
Richard "Dick" McEvoy, 57, of Peachtree City, Ga. (center), along with Barry D. Sutton and Corey J. Dodge, was recently honored for his ultimate...
Democrat Rousseau wins 70% of District 5 vote for Fayette County Commission
8:39 p.m. — Final tally, 9 of 9 precincts reporting:
Charles Rousseau — 2268 (70%)
Angela Bean — 650 (20%)
Peyton Riley — 312 (10%)
All absentee ballots,...
Cross-country results from Carrollton
Several local cross-country teams took part in last weekend's Carrollton Orthopedic Invitational.
In the boys A-AA-AAA division, Landmark finished second to Westminster in the team...
2 kingdoms in conflict over marriage
Let’s get something straight. America has never been a “Christian nation.” Those who believe otherwise have an obligation to say what part of our...
Real meaning of Kim Davis
Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing to give out marriage licenses to gay couples, is out of the clink at...
Can voters get beyond emotions to just think?
In a country with more than 300 million people, it is remarkable how obsessed the media have become with just one — Donald Trump....
The great ones
In those days, I was too young to fully grasp the education I was receiving. That’s typical of most teenagers, I suppose. At the...
SAT scores and 7-period days
The article on Fayette County 2015 SAT scores stated that the scores dropped from 2014 to 2015. Nationally scores were down 7 points and...
Unsafe cyclist and his many future victims
IDIOT (definition): a cyclist riding along a busy unlit state highway with no separate bicycle lane, in the dark, in the rain.
The one I...
Underfunded FCDA needs mission change
The Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) plays a vital role in the economic well-being of Fayette County. So, it needs to be all it...
Law removes English as official language in our schools
E Pluribus Unum, on U.S. coins is Latin for “out of many, one.” Part of America’s national identity has been connected to the use...
Housley runs for reelection to Tyrone Council
For the last four years, I’ve had the honor of serving Tyrone as your councilman. Together with the council, mayor, staff and you, we...
Prebor digs into budget to get facts
Phil Prebor, candidate for City Council Post 1, and I worked on a project to find out what services the people of Peachtree City...
Carlyle Ramon Hedden of Fayetteville
Carlyle Ramon Hedden of Fayetteville, Ga. passed from this life on September 5, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sybil Richardson,...
Elizabeth Pearson Launsby of Marietta, S.C.
The family of Elizabeth Pearson Launsby of Marietta, S.C., is celebrating her peaceful homegoing on Friday 8/28/15.
Born in Birmingham, Ala., on September 7, 1921,...
James Warren Hurst, age 58
James Warren Hurst (Jim), age 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 11, 2015 in Fayetteville, Ga.
Jim was an Eagle Scout...
Janice Marie Fleugel of Orlando
Janice Marie Fleugel passed away in Orlando, Fla. on August 2, 2015.
She was the daughter of John and Ruth Fleugel of Peachtree City, Ga....
Patricia Freeman Gurley, age 81, of Douglasville
Mrs. Patricia Freeman Gurley, age 81, of Douglasville, passed away September 13, 2015.
She was an RN, but spent most of her life working with...
Ed Warren Rivers
Ed Warren Rivers passed away on September 13th after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia, parents W.S. & Evelyn...
Things to Do-Sept.16-Oct.14
September
September 16
A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions will hold open auditions today for the Halloween musical “The Little Witch of Wichita.” It is billed...
Good friends
This past Sunday was Grandparents Day and the man who thought this idea a good one, lived in Brooks at the time. This was...
Winter gardening discussed Oct. 20
“A Garden Within” is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10-11 a.m. hosted by Fayette Senior Services at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive...
Storytelling event at Carnegie
The Carnegie will host "The Art and Craft of Storytelling" Thursday, Sept. 17, 2:30-4 p.m. at 1 LaGrange Street in Newnan.
The event is a...
