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‘Stars and Stripes’ is energetic, fun show for all
The Southern Crescent Chorale wraps up its 13th season with an inspiring and fun-filled concert at the Southern Ground Amphitheater on Saturday, May 2, at...
Harlem Wizards coming for FUNdraiser
The Harlem Wizards are coming to Fayette County to show off their basketball skills and pull off some of their fun antics on the...
Peachtree City native is presenter at Harvard conference
Priscilla Lee, a Peachtree City native and junior film, photography, video & visual arts major in the Roy H. Park School of Communications at...
Fayette students dominate science, engineering fair
Fayette County’s middle and high school students recently took top honors at the 67th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair.
Ten students in the junior and senior...
David Barlow named to state board
Fayette County Commissioner David Barlow has recently been unanimously elected to serve as vice chairman of the Georgia Public Health Association.
The Georgia Public Health...
Ibiam ready for shot at WNBA
Another former Fayette County resident is likely to become the area's latest pro athlete in the coming weeks.
Elem Ibiam, a standout on the basketball...
Cricket match in Fayette this weekend
Employees from Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America and Aventure Aviation will face off in Fayette County’s first cricket match Saturday, April 25, at...
Wheelchair tennis lessons starting in Peachtree City
The Southern Crescent Tennis Association (SCTA), in conjunction with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), has created a free beginner wheelchair tennis program for...
Residents have one last say on behavioral hospital
Many in Coweta and Fayette counties have for years wanted a behavioral hospital in Newnan that could serve veterans and others. After it was...
Dredging work may be done by June
Hauling activities of dredging material from Lake Peachtree will be confined to the nighttime hours to cut down on traffic delays on Ga. Highway...
A new way to help
The Rotary Club of Peachtree City has formed a local Rotary Community Corps (RCC) under the leadership of member Joel Norris. RCCs are teams...
Zombie fans
This eager group waited outside The Waking Dead Cafe in downtown Senoia on April 11 to grab a cup of java and get an...
Deputy receives accolades
The Fayette County sheriff’s deputy with the highest number of DUI arrests in the county in 2014 has received an award from Mothers Against...
Konos has volleyball tryouts for home schoolers
The Konos Academy Condors will have home school volleyball tryouts on Friday, April 24, from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the Heritage Christian Church...
Calling all princesses and swashbucklers
Konos Academy's drama program is hosting an old-fashioned Saturday movie matinee in Fayetteville on April 25.
The event will include characters in costume, and all...
Ramsey speaking to Fayette Women
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will meet for dinner at Tim's Country Kitchen, 221 Banks Station, Fayetteville, on Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m.
The guest...
Painful toys
My parents always said the same thing when they bought us a new toy: “Follow the instructions and you won’t get hurt.” If you’re...
Grow up, step up, own up
Grow up, step up, own up
From politicians to preachers, it seems that few are committed to accepting personal responsibility for their actions, particularly if...
Charles E. Norviel, 86, of Peachtree City
Charles (Chuck) E. Norviel, 86, of Peachtree City, passed away April 15 at Doctor's Hospice in Fayetteville, Ga. He was born in Mattoon, Ill....
Ory Stoker, age 35, of Sharpsburg
Mr. Ory Stoker, aka Gregory A. Stoker, Jr., age 35, of Sharpsburg, Ga. passed away on April 13, 2015. He was born in Arlington...
Ralph Ronald Lancaster, 73, of Peachtree City
Ralph Ronald Lancaster, “Papa Ralph”, 73, of Peachtree City, passed away April 12, 2015.
Ralph loved the game of golf and especially loved to play...
Robert A. Kocis of Tyrone
Robert "Bob" A. Kocis of Tyrone, Ga. died April 10, 2015.
Born July 25, 1927 in Johnstown, Pa., Bob left high school to serve with...
PTC Council says ‘no’ to Great Wolf
It was a no-go for Great Wolf Family Lodge at the April 16 meeting of the Peachtree City Council.
The move by Great Wolf to...
Bypass neighbors: ‘Give us a cul-de-sac, not a cut-through’
Residents on County Line Road on the east side of Fayetteville are hoping to see a major change in the proposed bypass as it...
Starr’s Mill signees
Eight Starr's Mill Panther student-athletes signed national letters of intent or committed to colleges during the April signing period: Ned Avies (Point University, soccer);...
Garden Club to meet May 5
The Peachtree City Garden Club will host its last meeting before summer break on Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center,...
Piedmont Letter Club names three to Hall of Fame
The Piedmont College Letter Club inducted three new members to its Sports Hall of Fame April 11 during Alumni Weekend activities held in Demorest.
This...
Pancake breakfast is April 25
The Fayette Shrine Club is having its Pancake breakfast on April 25 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The breakfast will be at 130 Ellis Road,...
First triplets born at Piedmont Newnan
Piedmont Newnan Hospital has its first set of triplets.
The three baby boys were conceived without the use of fertility drugs and were born April...
McRitchie-Hollis Museum is celebrating National Poetry Month
The McRitchie-Hollis Museum is celebrating National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry on April 21 at 7 p.m.
Poets for the night's event include...
Richmond earns new certification
Coweta County GIS Analyst Clint Richmond has completed certification as a GIS Professional (GISP) by the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).
A GISP is a certified...
‘Shred it’ for free at city hall
Fayetteville and Shred-it are hosting a "Community Shred Day" on Wednesday, April 22.
The community event begins at 10 a.m. in the Fayetteville City Hall...
Former PTC police chief indicted
Peachtree City’s former top cop has been indicted by a Fayette County grand jury on a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct in the aftermath...
Hwy. 92S roundabout draws fire
An important meeting is on the horizon for local residents with concerns or questions about a major road transportation improvement project south of Fayetteville.
The...
