Monthly Archives: November 2015
Thanksgiving water balloon battle
What do you get when you add together an unsuspecting target, three water ballloons, and a flawless sneak attack?
The start of one great Thanksgiving...
GHSA unveils 7A, other divisions
Last week's reclassification meeting produced a new set-up for Georgia High School Association member schools that includes a new seventh classifications of the largest...
Tournament winners
The 12-U PTB Bats Brantley baseball team placed first in the "Last Call for Fall Baseball" tournament Nov. 15 in Griffin.
They defeated the Sharpsburg...
Vikings move on
Four local teams took the field Friday night in the second round of the GHSA state football playoffs, and one was left standing.
Northgate downed...
This week’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout Metropolitan Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes projects...
Ladies brunch Dec. 5
A local women's ministry known as "Becoming: A Heart of Hospitality" is hosting a brunch Saturday, Dec. 5, at 9:30 a.m. at Peachtree City...
Have books, will travel
Everyone knows the children’s department of Fayette County Public Library has books, computers, toys and more. But did you know the library can come...
Company HQ relocating to Peachtree City
B.E.G. Controls LP, the North American affiliate of Brück Electronic GmbH (B.E.G.), has chosen Peachtree City as the site for their North American Sales...
Corker joins NCHS
Ellen Corker is the newest staff member of the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society.
As part of her duties she will be assisting with managing the historical...
Family fun at Huddleston
These photos are from this week's Thanksgiving celebration at Huddleston Elementary School.
In the main photo, parents Greg Chambers and Allison Nichols enjoy a moment...
A holiday feast
Family and friends joined students and teachers at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School this week for a special Thanksgiving event.
Seay honored by GHRAC
Chancellor Henry M. Huckaby and Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) Chair P. Toby Graham presented state Sen. Valencia Seay and state Sen. John...
Tirade over 50 cents in sprinkles on wings order leads to arrest of woman
An altercation by a Hampton woman at the Hotlanta Wings store in Fayetteville resulted in her arrest after threatening the manager over being charged...
50 years ago in Vietnam
There are many events springing up to celebrate Vietnam veterans since the war was generally 50 years ago, when the political climate gave too...
The story of baby Kathleen
I want to tell you about a woman living in Marietta, Ga., named Donna Rowe . . .
By TERRY GARLOCK
In Vietnam Donna was a...
Burch hosts special guest
Burch Ambassadors recently had the opportunity to learn about the importance of integrity from a federal agent with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection...
Fundraiser for Children’s Village coming up
The ninth annual Chair-ity fundraiser will take place Thursday, Dec. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Dolce in Peachtree City. Proceeds from the event support...
JBT race Dec. 5
It’s time to lace up those jingle bells and get ready for the 19th annual Jingle Bell Trail race which is set for Saturday,...
Christmas parade Dec. 12
The City of Newnan’s annual Christmas parade will be Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at 6 p.m.
The parade will include floats, walking groups, decorated cars...
Thanksgiving celebration
These scenes are from this week's Thanksgiving activities at Peeples Elementary School.
Road closed in Peachtree City
In anticipation of exceptionally rainy weather, Peachtree City officials closed Spear Road Wednesday evening and planned to decide Thursday morning whether to reopen it.
"Several...
CCF providing $3,000 in grants
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that it is now accepting applications for its Coweta County Schools Classroom Educational Grants. This is the first...
Christian City honors veterans
A special event was held on Veterans Day to honor the 42 veterans who live, work, or volunteer on the campus of Christian City...
Tornado touches down in northeast Coweta County
Update Nov. 20: The National Weather Service confirmed on Nov. 19 that the weather event included an F1 tornado which was on the ground...
Patriot Park rededication draws solemn assembly
A crisp fall breeze and clear skies set the stage for the Nov. 14 rededication of Patriot Park on Redwine Road in Fayetteville where...
Now water over a dam — Fayette votes 4-1 to ratify contract with PTC
Brown complains about lack of openness in negotiations
The outcome was never really in doubt, and Steve Brown admitted as much.
But he made sure his...
Oddo, Fleisch praise Lake Peachtree compromise
The intergovernmental water franchise agreement between Fayette County and Peachtree City over issues pertaining to Lake Peachtree has been approved. Fayette County Commission Chairman...
Northgate wins state title
Northgate is the AAAAA state cheerleading champion. The team won the title last weekend at the GHSA state competition in Columbus.
Team members include Nicole...
Local signees
Several local athletes announced their intent to compete at the collegiate level in their respective sports.
Logan Bradford of McIntosh signed with Cleveland State to...
State runner-up
The coed cheerleading squad from McIntosh High School placed second in AAAAA last weekend in the GHSA state competition in Columbus.
Tigers hitting the mat
The Fayette County Tigers finished third overall at last weekend's Banks County Individuals Tournament, according to a team report.
Caleb Sellers won the individual title...
France’s flag flies at Old Hopeful
With the terror attacks in Paris still dominating news reports, Fayetteville resident Bob Fuhrman was passing by the recently restored Old Hopeful Church, established...
PTC Manager Jon Rorie to delete ‘interim’ from title
The Peachtree City Council on Nov. 19 will consider interim City Manager Jon Rorie to fill the position on a permanent basis. The council...
Ant-Man economic impact: 3,700 jobs, 22,000 hotel rooms rented
Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayetteville is one of a number of film studios making an impact in communities around Georgia. The studio’s first production,...
