Monthly Archives: October 2015
Vikings top Panthers, win subregion
Northgate clinched the Region 4-AAAAA Subregion A title with Friday night's 21-7 win over Starr's Mill.
The Vikings are 9-0 overall and 6-0 in region...
Holiday cleaning
The battle for our house was between a vanilla candle and an old rug. For the moment, the rug was winning.
With the start of...
Hero physician to speak at Marine Corps birthday celebration
As almost any Marine Corps veteran can attest, as the recruiting poster which says, “The change is forever,” is true. Of all the accomplishments...
UPDATED NOON Nov. 1 | Ground shows still on Sunday at Great Georgia Airshow
Rainfall totals revised downward; Blue Angels plan showy departure
“Most air events are canceled due to weather. The Blue Angels will be signing autographs and...
State sponsoring food program
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is seeking eligible child and adult care facilities to participate in the...
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue over the Halloween weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express...
Teams receive national academic honor
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) has recognized four Fayette County soccer teams, spanning across three high schools, for maintaining at least...
Shred your stuff Nov. 6 in Fayetteville
A Community Shred-it Day is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-noon at City Hall in Fayetteville.
The truck will be in the parking lot...
Fayetteville FD getting donation
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarding more than $267,000 worth of life-saving equipment to 18 public safety organizations in the metro Atlanta area,...
SCTC gets grant for driver ed
Southern Crescent Technical College has been awarded a $25,190 grant from the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission to support driver education programs in the local...
Army Band to perform Nov. 8
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The United States Army Band & Soldier’s Chorus for a...
Saving the Eastern box turtle
Eastern box turtles have a new heroine on their side thanks to a passionate biology professor at Clayton State University as the species sees...
Groundbreaking set for Nov. 2
Sigvaris is expanding its North America headquarters in Peachtree City and has scheduled a groundbreaking to mark the event.
It is Monday, Nov. 2, at...
Tyrone Garden 30290 underway
Phase I of Tyrone’s Community Garden was completed Oct. 17 when the garden planning committee and members of the community came together to construct...
Fayetteville wants to grow its downtown; here’s where it may go
Fayetteville on Nov. 5 will hold a town hall meeting to receive comments and feedback on the proposed Downtown Fayetteville Master Plan.
Available business space...
Brooks cheer squads shine
The Brooks Bears Area Recreation Department's elite cheerleading teams delivered standout performances Oct. 25 at the 16th Annual Halloween Jam Competition at Centennial High...
Landmark to play for state title
Landmark's third-ranked varsity girls volleyball team secured a spot in this weekend's A state championship match with a win Wednesday night on the road...
Hall of Fame welcomes new class
The McIntosh High School Sports and Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame inducted its newest members Oct. 3.
The Class of 2015 includes, from left, four-time...
Burch cites young track star
Isis Grant, a fifth-grader at Robert J. Burch Elementary School, competed this summer in the Junior Olympics in Norfolk, Va.
She placed first in the...
Blessing of the Animals Nov. 8
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will host the Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at its campus at 257 Highway...
Moon to speak to GOP women
The Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 pm at the Fayette Event Center, 174 North Glynn Street in...
Students take top honors at Clemson competition
A total of 51 foreign language students from Fayette’s public high schools medaled at the Clemson University 43rd annual Poetry Declamation Contest. The contest,...
Notable students and grads
John Kendrick of Fayetteville, majoring in university studies, completed New Cadet Week to join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ largest class since 1969....
Chili Challenge is Nov. 7
The Line Creek Civitan Club and the Georgia District Civitan Foundation will host the 11th annual Great Chili Challenge Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-3...
Christmas with Elvis set for Dec. 5
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “Christmas with Elvis” Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.
Joseph Hall’s...
Fayette 4-H competes at state
Fayette County 4-H members Isabella Ackerman, Conner Adams, Lilly Bentley, Shelly Bentley, Jeffrey Chambers and David Niedermeyer competed Oct. 24 in the state 4-H...
Fayetteville issues proclamation
City officials in Fayetteville have proclaimed Nov. 2 as Color The World Orange Day in an effort to bring attention to complex regional pain...
Delayed harvest trout streams open Nov. 1
Leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp and cold and the north Georgia mountain streams are waiting for your next angling trip. Will...
Wildlife Gardeners recognized
The Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office recently presented its newest class of Wildlife Gardeners.
In this program, youth participate in a fun interactive program to...
McCurry Park site of multiple car break-ins
Vehicle owners around Fayette County reported nine incidents of entering auto during Oct. 20-25. In nearly all the incidents, the vehicles were locked at...
Burglars hit 3 homes south of Fayetteville
There were reports of three burglaries in central and south Fayette County during the week of Oct. 19-26. Entry to the homes in each...
Fayette Commission votes 5-to-0 for ‘In God We Trust’
The Fayette County Commission now joins our coins and our currency in displaying the official motto of the United States, “In God We Trust.”
After...
County wrestles with zoning rules, changes to buffers
Two ordinance changes by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners could make life a little bit easier for some small business owners as well...
Fayette approves signal for Harp Rd.-Hwy. 85
Based on the recommendation of staff, the Fayette County Commission last week awarded a $699,497 bid to McCoy Grading, Inc. for a project that...
