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Hear stories about great American pastime
The Southern Crescent Storytellers plan to honor the great American pastime that is the harbinger of spring – baseball.
The group will perform a storytelling...
Main Street group seeking artists
Fayetteville Main Street hopes to honor excellence in visual arts by displaying examples of local work on banners around the old courthouse square.
The group...
Fayetteville family turns ‘Family Feud’ into family fun
The family feud tale of the Almand and Fulks families is a little different from most – theirs is about love, laughter and friendships...
‘Cities Week’ to showcase importance of downtown gathering spots
Fayetteville will celebrate the 16th annual “Georgia Cities Week” April 19 – 25 with a variety of events throughout the week that feature the...
Fayetteville woman honored for academic work
Fayetteville resident Rachel Mannor has been named Clayton State University’s Academic Recognition Day Representative, an honor that advances her to potential statewide recognition later...
Peachtree City author will sign books at library
Peachtree City author Sara DeLuca will be signing copies of her new book, “The Crops Look Good: News from a Midwestern Family Farm,” at the...
Young leaders take care of business
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter members at Sandy Creek High are Chicago bound for the association’s National Leadership Conference after clinching first...
Peachtree City sets extended public hearing on Great Wolf Lodge plan
Peachtree City officials will have a public hearing on a rezoning request for the Dolce Conference Center that would permit Great Wolf Lodge to...
‘Sitting Pretty’ demonstration can help with aches, pains
Karyn Staples, owner and lead physical therapist of ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates, will present “Sitting Pretty” at the next meeting of Business Women...
Gagliano, Oldham, Blewusi are fourth grade winners
The 4th grade Fayette County Reading Invitational winners for Huddleston Elementary are (shown above, L to R) Rose Gagliano, Nicole Oldham, and Joyce Blewusi. They...
NAACP holding ‘Youth Empowerment Workshop’
The Fayette NAACP Youth Council is sponsoring a “Youth Empowerment Workshop” this month where business and academic skills can be sharpened.
A group of professionals...
Tyler Crowder wins scholarship to study German
A first-year German student at Whitewater High School is the winner of a coveted award and a trip to study in Germany this summer.
Tyler...
Coweta tops Fayette in population growth rate
If the populations of Fayette and Coweta counties seem to be growing in recent years, estimates for 2014 by the U.S. Census Bureau suggest...
MacDuff Pkwy. plans include traffic ‘calming tables’
An April 2 update to the Peachtree City Council on the construction of the MacDuff Parkway and the bridge at Senoia Road came with...
PTC Council settles for $24K dredging instead of $911K
The Peachtree City Council on April 2 after a discussion on the potential for dredging areas of Lake Peachtree decided on a 4-1 vote...
Council talks about PTC election cycle
The Peachtree City Council on April 2 discussed, but decided to continue, the idea of changing municipal elections to even-numbered years until the first...
The Easter story re-enacted
Cornerstone United Methodist Church, located at Thomas Crossroads in Coweta County, is holding an Easter Drive-Thru beginning at 6:30 p.m. that will run through...
Pitching in for a good cause
More than 80 volunteers from the East Coweta Middle School Beta Club recently helped the Midwest Food Bank with a project to pack food...
Sprouts to make formal presentation before PTC planners April 13
A conceptual site plan provided by Sprouts Farmers Market specialty grocery store for property along Ga. Highway 54 and Walt Banks Road will be...
Nissan of Newnan gives $2,000 for PTC police body cameras
The Peachtree City Police Department on April 2 received a $2,000 check from Nissan of Newnan to go toward the purchase of body cameras....
Coweta seniors enjoy ‘hunt’
It’s not just the kids who get in on the Easter fun. More than 50 seniors turned out at the fairgrounds in Coweta County...
New commissioner sworn-in
Senoia Mayor Larry Owens recently administered the oath of office to Colleen Allerdice, the newest member of the Senoia Planning Commission. Photo/John Thompson.
Spring-breakers warned of tougher rules
Those planning to attend the Spring Break festivities in Panama City Beach next week should be aware of ordinance changes in response to reports...
‘Back in Black’ campaign designed to save cats, dogs
The Fayette Humane Society (FHS) is participating in a month long campaign called “Back in Black” to increase adoptions of black cats and dogs.
During...
Horton takes victory lap in Senoia
Austin Horton ended his stretch as a bridesmaid and entered the winners’ circle Saturday after holding off all challenges and keeping veteran driver Rucker...
Sandy Creek SkillsUSA group reaches new levels
When a SkillsUSA chapter is as successful as the Sandy Creek High group, members strive to reach new heights each year – a goal...
Newnan kicks off Market Days
The Main Street Newnan Market Days kicked off its season April 4 with the unique locally made items it’s known to feature.
The monthly Market...
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Flat Rock bands wow judges, get all ‘superior’ ratings
All three Flat Rock Middle School Bands received straight superior ratings on a recent statewide evaluation.
Equivalent to the Georgia Milestones testing, the Band LGPE...
Peachtree Wind Ensemble hosting free concert
The Peachtree Wind Ensemble is presenting a free “Concert on the Lawn” on Saturday, April 11, at noon.
The concert will be next to Partner’s...
Mario John Peruzzi
Mario John Peruzzi, 87, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on March 26, 2015. He was born, raised, and schooled in New York, borough...
Bernard Layton Young, 78, of Fayetteville
Bernard “Bernie” Layton Young, 78, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away April 1, 2015.
Bernie was a graduate of Abilene Christian College with a Bachelor’s degree...
Easter Sunday
Forty-five years ago, I was away from home on Easter Sunday. I had been attending church regularly during my high school years and Easter...
PTC Manager Pennington to retire in June
Pennington announces retirement as city manager of Peachtree City
Peachtree City’s City Manager, Dr. James L. Pennington, has announced that he will retire from the...
Clown stilt fighting
Writing about clowns on stilts could be considered a delicate balancing act, but I assure you, the story below did happen as written or...
