Monthly Archives: October 2015
Golfers raise more than $5K for Promise Place
The Flat Creek Niners of Peachtree City hosted a benefit golf tournament Sept. 29 with all proceeds going to support Promise Place.
Group members were...
EMC hosts annual meeting
Coweta-Fayette EMC hosted approximately 3,000 consumers and family members for a foggy fall morning full of food, fun and prizes at the 68th Annual...
Driver safety class Nov. 16
An AARP driver safety class will be held Monday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Grantville Library.
The purpose of the class is to...
Get swabbed Oct. 24
Blood cancer reportedly kills more young people under 20 years of age than any other disease.
This can be prevented by those who "get swabbed"...
FCHS band wins title
The Fayette County High School Marching Tiger Band was crowned “Grand Champions” of the Eagle’s Nest Invitational at Collins Hill High School Oct. 17.
In...
Newnan cops looking for mom who kidnapped her non-custodial son
Update - Oct. 20, 9 a.m.: The child was found safe and the mother was arrested in Gwinnett County at 11 p.m. on Oct.19.
Original...
Griddle Gallop winners
Mark Greiner and Heather Jones were the top male and female finishers of the 4th Annual Griddle Gallop 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk &...
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...
Fayetteville FD celebrates 75 years
The Fayetteville Fire Department’s 75th anniversary celebration is Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 95 Johnson Avenue in downtown Fayetteville.
Activities include trick or...
Doctor takes questions at Oct. 26 event
“Ask the Doc” is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, 1-2 p.m. sponsored by Fayette Senior Services at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive...
Album release party Oct. 24
Fayetteville native and 2013 Whitewater High grad Angelica Robinson is celebrating the release of her debut album “Where I’m From” with an event Saturday,...
German program cited for excellence
The only high school German language program in the state designated a “German Center of Excellence” by the American Association of Teachers of German...
Free workshop Oct. 30
The Fayette County Public Library invites the public to attend a free fiction-writing workshop titled “Who Am I? Masking & Unmasking the Self with...
Squadron plans open house
The Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is hosting an open house Thursday, Nov. 5, 7-8:30 p.m. at...
Fall concert set for Oct. 23
The Peachtree Wind Ensemble will present its Fall Concert Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 700 Ardenlee Parkway in...
Post 105 raises Navy flag
Members of Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion raised the Navy flag Oct. 13 observing the birthday of the U.S. Navy.
The Continental...
Tyrone candidates offer their perspectives on issues
A forum for candidates for office in Tyrone was held Oct. 12 at Sandy Creek High School. Among the questions posed to the candidates...
‘Substantial’ amount of jewelry nabbed
An Oct. 8 burglary on Camp Creek Trail in Peachtree City resulted in the theft of jewelry from the residence.
The burglary report noted that...
Council lowers boom on adult alcohol-fueled parties in PTC
Adults in Peachtree City who allow underage drinking in settings for which they are responsible will now be breaking the law. The Peachtree City...
Gifted orators
Members of area Toastmasters clubs attended the Oct. 15 meeting of the Peachtree City Council to invite residents to attend club meetings to improve...
School surveys are now available for Coweta County parents, students and staff
The Coweta County School System is inviting parents, students and staff to participate in school surveys throughout October as a part of the district’s...
Fun Saturday
The Kiwanis Club-sponsored “Suds on the Square” event held Oct. 10 on the grounds of the historic courthouse in downtown Fayetteville saw a wealth...
Panthers, Vikings still unbeaten after blowouts
Starr's Mill and Northgate continue to sit atop Region 4-AAAAA's Division A after blowouts wins Oct. 16 that took both teams to 7-0 overall...
The universal truth
If everyone in the world would acknowledge one universal truth, life would be better for everyone. Unfortunately, some go their entire lives without knowing...
Political burn-out
I think I am in political burn-out. I was in Orlando this past week and, on Tuesday, the Democrats had their first debate. I...
Cultural crossroads
Cultural identity is essential for any historic city. A city can define itself in many ways. But in all cases the local identity of...
State playoffs move to second round
Here is an update on the state volleyball playoffs as of Friday morning:
In AAAAAA, East Coweta won three straight against Tucker and will host...
Softball teams advance
Two local teams won their first-round series in impressive fashion and are moving on to the round of 16 in the GHSA state softball...
MacMadness set for Nov. 12
The McIntosh High varsity basketball teams will host their annual MacMadness Thursday, Nov. 12, against Whitewater. The girls will play at 6 p.m. and...
PTC candidates air differences in forum
A forum for candidates for office in Peachtree City and Tyrone was held Oct. 12 at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone. Among the...
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes projects...
County implements new 911 system
Fayette County officials announced this week the implementation of what they are calling a "state-of-the-art" 911 system which will result in "providing greater service...
BOC calls special meeting
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has announced a special called meeting for Monday, Oct. 19, at 9:30 a.m. in the board's regular meeting...
Time to sign up for Arts & Crafts Market
The deadline is approaching for anyone wanting to participate in the 47th annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Market.
Entries must be submitted by Saturday, Oct....
