Monthly Archives: October 2015
Landmark in state semis
Landmark has reached the Final Four in the GHSA state volleyball tournament with a three-game sweep of George Walton Academy in last weekend’s quarterfinals.
The...
ECHS plays for softball title
The top eight teams in each classification in the GHSA state softball tournament converge on Columbus this weekend to battle for supremacy.
In AAAAAA, East...
Good showings at region meet
Local teams took most of the top positions at last weekend’s Region 4-AAAA cross-country meet in Fayetteville.
For the boys, McIntosh led the 10-team field...
ACOF production this weekend
"The Little Witch of Wichita" is coming Oct. 29-Nov. 1 to the Train Depot, 250 Lanier Ave. East in Fayetteville.
Billed as "a delightful Halloween...
Traffic and parking alerts for air show
The Blue Angels are coming to Peachtree City, and nearly 45,000 people are expected to attend. With that in mind, Peachtree City officials are...
DNR looking for artists
Do you think you have what it takes to have your artwork chosen for the next plastic hunting and fishing license card? If so,...
Teacher wins regional award
Brenda Dobler, a preschool teacher at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Peachtree City, has been named 2016 Educator of the Year for...
Musical plays to big crowd
It was a packed house at Wadsworth Auditorium Saturday for the "Rags to Riches" show mounted by Newnan Cultural Arts Commission.
The new fall event,...
Residents to be aware of construction
Peachtree City officials are making residents aware of two new projects for which they may need to make accomodations at times.
Contractors will begin work...
Wood art takes flight at fair
Russ Gariota of Peachtree City is a former Delta marketing and customer relations executive who is still interested in "flight."
Retired after 34 years, Gariota...
Halloween activities this weekend
Several events are scheduled in Tyrone over the next few days relating to Halloween.
Participants are invited to display their decorated pumpkins at Town Hall...
Expo set for Nov. 5
Delta Community Credit Union and the Newnan-Coweta Chamber will kick off the holidays in Coweta County with their 21st Annual Winter Wonderland Big Expo...
Good turnout for yard sale
People from Fayette County and beyond came out Oct. 17 for the 15th Annual Fall Yard Sale hosted by the Fayette County Parks &...
Williams cited by BGCMA
The Youth of the Year award is BGCMA’s highest honor, recognizing teens from Clubs in the metro Atlanta area who are working hard, investing...
Dance opportunities at Glenloch
Put on your dance shoes and make your way to the Glenloch Recreation Center for a fun way to stay fit and active. The...
Energy assistance program opens Dec. 1
Georgia’s energy assistance program, administered by the Division of Family and Children Services, will open Dec. 1 this year, Director Bobby Cagle announced Tuesday.
The...
FSS program covers ins and outs of police work
Fayette Senior Services will host “Modern Day Sherlock” Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10-11 a.m. at its Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
Lt....
Burch students congratulate Rousseau
Students at Robert J. Burch Elementary School wrote letters to Commissioner Charles Rousseau congratulating him on his recent successful election campaign.
The students, also Burch...
Foundation launches new initiative with luncheon
The Coweta Community Foundation successfully launched its new Women’s and Children’s Fund at “The Power of the Purse,” an Oct. 22 luncheon at The...
Pets of the Week
Preston is a happy and funny hound mix who loves people, playing, and treats. He is neutered so he can go home with you...
Jadick to speak at USMC celebration
The Sgt. Clyde Thomason Medal of Honor Detachment #1325 of the Marine Corps League is hosting its annual United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball...
Students chosen for parade
Two students representing Starr's Mill High School Panther Pride Marching Band will have the honor of marching with The Macy's Great American Marching Band...
Native plants discussed at Nov. 5 program
Learn about native plants that were historically significant to the Cherokee people from a native plant expert at a free program Nov. 5 at...
Georgia Film Academy to open in Fayetteville in January
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal earlier this year stated his intention to establish the Georgia Film Academy to meet the needs of the state’s growing...
Laura Smith’s goal: To get healthy … So, she wins crown of Mrs. Georgia...
It has been a busy past few months for Laura Smith.
Actually, most of the past 17 years have been busy. The Peachtree City resident...
3 students from Fulton caught sneaking into Sandy Creek High; 2 arrested
Three students from a Fulton County high school were found and removed this month from Sandy Creek High School. School system Safety, Discipline and...
Senoia forum is Tuesday
Due to recent inquiries from local citizens, the three candidates for the City Council Post 4 position in Senoia will be meeting on Tuesday,...
PTC scores another corporate headquarters
Chalk up another jewel for Peachtree City’s business community. Wencor Group officials announced the opening of its new global headquarters at 416 Dividend Drive...
A fall tradition
Halloween pumpkins galore can be found at the Peachtree City fire station at Paschal Road and Ga. Highway 74 and at the station on...
Robinson Road plan pulled
A rezoning and variance request that would have established a doctor’s office at the corner of Robinson Road and Ga. Highway 54 East was...
Christmas comes early for Senoia’s kids
The city of Senoia received a huge gift from a notable presence in the city Monday night.
Stalwart Films Mike Riley, who heads up the...
Hands-on learning
Eighth grade students from the S.T.E.M. program Odyssey Charter School in Newnan recently toured AAMCO University at the company’s training facility and transmission remanufacturing...
Showdown set for subregion title
Starr's Mill and Northgate kept their perfect records after this week's games and will square off Oct. 30 for first place in their subregion.
Northgate...
It’s too early
Take a leisurely walk around our downtown and you’ll notice a few things. First, there’s a 15-foot-tall metal wall encircling most of it. Not...
