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Learn colorful gardening solutions with annuals
For many gardeners, annuals are a colorful solution to many gardening needs from flowerbeds to container gardens to window boxes.
But choosing the right flowers...
‘Southern Ground’ announces exciting summer concert lineup
The Southern Ground Amphitheater recently announced an exciting lineup for the 2015 Summer Concert Series.
The 2015 season continues the amphitheater’s long-standing tradition of bringing...
Will F’ville allow more townhomes? Vote is Thursday
After multiple meetings, discussions and sometimes heated rhetoric, Fayetteville’s City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday night on adding 33 townhomes on the city’s...
F’ville crime rate among 10 lowest in Georgia for cities under 20K
Crime statistics for 2014 for Georgia cities similar in size to Fayetteville show the city with some of the lowest crime numbers in the...
Hangar dance recreates 1940, benefits CAF Dixie Wing flying museum, American aviation history
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing is hosting “Keep ‘em Flying,” a World War II-theme hangar dance and dinner complete with big-band performances...
Fayette legislators get earful on tax bill
GOP Sen. Harbin, Rep. Ramsey answer voters’ questions; Reps. Yates, Stover no-shows at town hall on tax increases
The Fayette County Republican headquarters in Fayetteville...
Percussion Ensemble to perform for kids at Spivey Hall
As part of Spivey Hall’s Young People’s Concerts series, the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music Percussion Ensemble will perform under the direction...
‘Waste on you Waist’ can be harmful
Dr. Delores Davis of Better Health Concepts will discuss the relationship between waist size and illness
and how to plan for a healthier life at...
Attract butterflies to the garden and keep them there
Ever wonder what attracts pollinators and butterflies to certain patches of “real estate?”
Learn to attract these beautiful and beneficial creatures to the garden and...
Wilkins tapped by Gov. Deal for state board on violence
Promise Place Executive Director Vanessa Wilkins has been appointed to a position on the State Commission on Family Violence.
She was appointed by Gov. Nathan...
Newnan High School hosting literary heavyweights
Georgia Author of the Year and Doc Holliday expert Victoria Wilcox will help promote literacy and history at Newnan High School’s third annual Family Literacy Night on Thursday,...
Fitzgerald is #1 Agent
Berkshire Hathaway’s top 50 agents recently celebrated with an Awards Luncheon where Susan Fitzgerald of the Peachtree City office was presented with the #1...
Called meeting Wed. after Oddo, Brown squabble over tax bill resolution
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Wednesday night at 7 p.m. (March 4) to consider a resolution...
Some cautions about youth sports
I am a soccer referee and each week I am on a soccer field almost every day. I hate seeing young men and women,...
Anti-district voting diehards uninformed
As it is obvious from reading their blogged comments that none of the Fayette anti-district voting diehards has ever read, let alone understood, the...
Bibi at the barricade
The White House opposes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking to Congress, but not because the speech has political implications, coming as it does...
Pay gap or honesty gap?
There may be some poetic justice in the recent revelation that Hillary Clinton, who has made big noises about a “pay gap” between women...
HB170: Atlanta needs our money
The Citizen reported, regarding Georgia House Bill (HB) 170, that “ Brown’s proposed referendum states that the state’s current transportation crisis ‘is not as...
3 commissioners try to keep Brown off agenda
I voted for Steve Brown for his first term as county commissioner and I truly thank the people of Peachtree City for voting him...
Brown: Board trio uses power play to stop PowerPoint
Our recent Board of Commissioners meeting was demoralizing. I fear we are taking three steps backward following the two best back-to-back years of the...
In defense of Republican opportunity
Last week Mr. Felts of Peachtree City wrote a scathing reply to my previous letter. In that letter I had argued that Republicans should...
Disappointed in Reps. Ramsey and Yates
Representatives Matt Ramsey and John Yates, if what I read about HB91 and your voting for it is true, I am disappointed.
The High School...
The speed of rumors
Carrie called the other day and I grabbed the phone just as I was coming in from the garage. I dropped my purse at...
America, get in the game
Every scholastic and professional sport team actually has two teams within it. There is the defensive team and the offensive team. It’s the defense...
Things to do-March 7-May 1
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March 7
Southern Crescent Chorale is thrilled to be making their eleventh appearance at Spivey Hall at 8 p.m. This concert entitled “Americana” will fill...
Golfer’s drive continues at 83
If the “Fountain of Youth” really exists, it may be at the Canongate golf courses in Fayette and Coweta counties.
Jim Bennett seems to have...
Christian City celebrates 50th anniversary
Supporters gathered to celebrate Christian City’s 50th anniversary of serving children and seniors. The first cottage at Christian City’s Home For Children was opened...
Fayetteville unveils concert series
Once again, it’s that time of year when we get the long-awaited answer to “Who’s coming to the amphitheater in Fayetteville this year?” The...
High school sports calendar (March 3-9)
Tuesday, March 3
BASEBALL: Haralson County at Our Lady of Mercy.
LACROSSE: East Coweta at McIntosh (boys).
SOCCER: East Coweta at Starr's Mill; McIntosh at Whitewater; Locust...
Spice up meals with healthy herbs
The Fayette Extension is offering a free “Healthy Herbs” class on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m.Herbs are a wonderful way to spice up...
Relay for Life in Coweta is set for May
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Coweta County is set for Friday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. midnight at...
Women to teach and celebrate ‘Women of the Bible’ at Olivet
The Olivet Church in Fayetteville will begin “Women Emphasis Month” on March 4 at the noon Bible Study and continue on Wednesdays through the...
Get help to quit smoking
A six-week “Freedom From Smoking Class” will begin March 24 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.The Freedom From Smoking® program can provide participants with the skills...
Enjoy healthy fair, get tips, tests
Join Piedmont Heart, Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Piedmont Newnan Hospital for a Healthy Heart Fair on Saturday, March 21.The fair will be from 9 a.m. to...
