Monthly Archives: December 2015
Golf cart collision on N. Peachtree Parkway sends one to hospital
A passenger in a golf cart was transported to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Friday afternoon after the golf cart she was riding in collided...
Blanche P. West, 96, of Fayetteville
Blanche P. West, 96, of Fayetteville passed away on December 1, 2015.
One of seven children, she was born on January 26, 1919 to W....
Burch touted as asthma-friendly
Robert J. Burch Elementary has been recognized by the American Lung Association for its efforts to create a school environment that is healthy and...
Anger management discussed Jan. 6
Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail) is the site of “Don’t Blow a Gasket,” scheduled for Wednesday, Jan....
New officers
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club recently elected officers for 2016-17.
The slate includes, from left, President Mary Kay Rudd, Vice President Debby Dickinson, Secretary...
This week’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...
Gift idea for hunters, anglers
Outdoors enthusiast on your holiday gift list? Before heading to the stores, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division wants you to...
New exhibit at Male Academy
Arnco Village will provide the focus of the next exhibit at the Male Academy Museum, opening this Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m.
Ina Thornton...
Wright to speak Jan. 19
JoAnn Wright will be the speaker for the Fayette Master Gardeners Association meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at The Bridge...
Spider-Man comes to Fayette for next film
The movie industry is often abuzz with leaks and announcements about “the next new film.” The next “Spider-Man” movie is no exception, with projectcasting.com...
Work starts on 210 luxury apartments in Fayetteville
It has been a year in the making but trees have now been cleared on the 11.6-acre tract that will be the home of...
Top freshmen
Harrison Fultz and Nick Nyman of Starr's Mill High School are currently ranked 1-2 in the state among freshmen by GA MileSplit for having...
Family unharmed in North Fayette home invasion
A Dec. 2 armed home invasion at the Kenwood Landing Mobile Home Park in north Fayette County left the three victims shaken but unharmed.
Sheriff...
Fayette man sustains gunshot wound at his residence
A homeowner at his residence off Ga. Highway 54 east of Fayetteville sustained a non-life-threatening injury on Dec. 2 after being shot in his...
Donations sought for toy drive
The annual Light Up the Night Toy Drive, sponsored by the Peachtree City Police Department and its CERT program, "is off to a great...
Nativity tour Dec. 11-12
Local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will present the third annual Festival of the Nativity Dec. 11-12 at 101...
Learn about muscle pain at Jan. 5 talk
“Muscle Soreness Everywhere” is the topic of discussion Tuesday, Jan. 5, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 191 McIntosh...
Romano named president/CEO of Christian City
Leonard Romano, Sr. was named President/CEO of Christian City on Dec. 1. Robert Crutchfield has retired after more than 22 years leading Christian City,...
Garden club meeting Jan. 5
"Growing and Using Herbs" is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 10 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Road in Peachtree City.
Join...
Patient surprised with pampering
Nurses at Piedmont Newnan Hospital surprised Dana Welch, a local mother of three who has been hospitalized for six weeks, with a day of...
CCF announces partnership for 2016
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced it will be partnering with the Foundation Center-Atlanta to become a resource center for nonprofits beginning in early...
Show set for Dec. 12
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7...
Remarriage discussed at Dec. 11 meeting
“The Realities of Remarriage” is the title of a financial session scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City...
CAP partners on wreath project
Update: The venue for this event has been changed to the Fayetteville City Cemetery on Stonewall Avenue at the intersection of Tiger Trail in...
PTC emails show broadband financial worries
— The Peachtree City Council could vote week on the $3.2 million bond issue that will pay for building the municipal broadband...
PTC looks determined to go into high-speed cable business
Signature Chick-fil-A to be downsized as new westside location opens
Items on the table at the Dec. 3 meeting of the Peachtree City Council include...
Another Christmas Cash winner!
Congratulations to Lisa Miles Aeschliman, who won more than $150 in Christmas Cash gift certificates redeemable at participating local businesses, including Fred Smith Furniture....
F’ville ready to spend for big traffic project
After years of planning, the city of Fayetteville’s long-awaited traffic fix for the Hood Avenue and Ga. Highway 92 intersection is finally ready for...
Coast Guardsman from PTC saves drowning woman in Baltimore
A Peachtree City man about to end his enlistment with the U.S. Coast Guard received the Coast Guard Commendation Medal and the Navy League...
County details remaining work on Lake Peachtree
Fayette County officials issued a statement Monday updating the ongoing work at Lake Peachtree and detailing what remains.
County Manager Steve Rapson specified four issues...
F’ville man gets 10 years in bank fraud that targeted small businesses
A Fayetteville man and three co-conspirators were sentenced Nov. 24 in federal court for a bank fraud scheme that targeted more than 150 Bank...
2 vehicles reported stolen in north Fayette
Car thieves drove off two vehicles in north Fayette County the week of Nov. 24-30. One of the vehicles was stolen at a residence...
Shoppers crowd aisles in search of bargains
Black Friday shoppers were out in force for the Christmas sale at Smith and Davis Clothing located on Ga. Highway 54 between Peachtree City...
Families enjoy STEM projects
It's not unusual for students to draw in art class, but at a recent family art night at Braelinn Elementary, it was the robots...
