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Tink gets a chainsaw
My husband is like a relentless teenager. When he wants something, he persists until it’s easier for me to say “yes” just to get...
Chamber no friend to common people
With all the glowing words about the Chamber of Commerce in the local papers recently, I think some other words should be said.
The Chamber...
Resident praises F’ville managers in noise flap
About a year ago I started to be extremely bothered by the noises coming from the wastewater plant in Fayetteville. It was at that...
Fayette receives grant, continues Public Arts Committee
Fayette County is getting a $72,000 grant for its Juvenile Justice Center Delinquency and Prevention Treatment Program.
The funds, which were officially accepted by the...
Some cautions about approving TAD for PTC
Without a doubt the City Council is stirring the pot. Concerns and questions are growing among the residents of Peachtree City about their actions....
Civil Conversations: Common Core gets critical examination
I introduced a new program called Civil Conversations Fayette on Jan. 30. So many people are tarred with special interest judgments or political biases...
Francis Joseph Sullivan, 90, of Peachtree City
Francis Joseph Sullivan, 90, passed away at his home in Peachtree City, Ga. on January 31, 2015.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,...
Betty Delia Camp Sexton, 80, of Fayetteville
Betty Delia Camp Sexton, 80, of Fayetteville, Ga., died January 21, 2015, following complications due to a recent stroke.
Mrs. Sexton lived in Birmingham, Ala....
Christopher Alan Rosa, 34, of Newnan
Christopher "Chris" Alan Rosa, 34, of Newnan, Ga. passed away Feb. 2, 2015.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1980 in Plantation, Fla.
Chris...
Ashleigh Webster memorial
1988 - 2006
Remembering you is easy,We do it every day.But there's still an ache within our heartsThat will never go away.
Dad, Mom, Rox, Lex...
Massey is Newnan artist of the month
Donna Massey is the Newnan City Hall Artist of the month for February.
The Alabama native and current Newnan resident discovered the versatility of acrylics...
Mabra appointed to child support panel
Fayetteville resident and State Rep. Ronnie Mabra (D-District 63) has been appointed to the Georgia Child Support Commission by Gov. Nathan Deal.
“I am honored...
‘Cheaper by the Dozen” hits the stage in Fairburn
“Cheaper by the Dozen” was a stage play long before the movie starring Steve Martin hit the big screen, and the delightful story of...
3 arrested in north Fayette burglaries
Three Fayetteville men are facing burglary charges after two break-ins and an attempted burglary at three homes in north Fayette County.
Eighteen-year-old Jeremiah Relaford, of...
Man sought in north Fayette armed robbery
A north Fayette County woman was robbed at gunpoint in Jan. 31 incident at her home. The woman was not injured in the armed...
Chiefettes win in Alabama
The McIntosh High School Chiefettes recently traveled to Spain Park High School in Hoover, Ala., for the UDA Alabama Dance Team Championship. They competed...
Huge industrial center on next week’s agenda
A public hearing on what is proposed to be a behemoth industrial development off Interstate 85 and U.S.Highway 29 southeast of Newnan will be...
Fayette students know their business
Future business leaders from Fayette County’s high schools will put their skills to the test as they go up against their peers from across...
Whitewater students head to state DECA test
Students advancing to the state DECA challenge from Whitewater High School include: Sarah Christian, first place, Human Resources Management; Emma Fulton, first place, Retail...
Recognize school counselors this week
Fayette County school counselors will join about 32,000 of their colleagues around the nation for an observance of “National School Counseling Week” from Feb....
Southside STEAM Expo is coming
The 2nd Annual Southside STEAM Expo is set for March this year and will be part of the week-long Atlanta Science Festival founded by...
Math skills equal big wins for Fayette kids
Fayette County middle and high school math students are once again big winners at the Griffin RESA Regional Middle and High School Math contests.
Fayette...
Recruiting analyst to speak at Auburn Club
The Coweta-Fayette Auburn Club will feature guest speaker Keith Niebuhr at the Feb. 12 meeting.
Niebuhr, the lead recruiting analyst from AuburnUndercover.com, will discuss the...
Two Fayette students tapped for state council
Two Fayette County students are among the 64 Georgia students selected by State School Superintendent Richard Woods to serve on his 2015 Student Advisory...
Centre for Performing & Visual Arts sets schedule
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts in Newnan has announced several upcoming performances.
The schedule includes the following:
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
To Kill a...
Spivey Hall has impressive Valentine line up
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall has a Valentine weekend of masterful performances planned.
Pianist Steven Osborne will perform on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 8:15 p.m....
Board of Eduction OKs school calendar for next two years
The Coweta County Board of Education at the Jan. 13 meeting adopted the school calendars that will be used for the next two school...
Bad heroin suspected in 2 PTC deaths in January
Third man overdosed but survived
There have been two possible overdose deaths and a third non-fatal suspected overdose in Peachtree City during January which...
St. Paul students volunteer, donate money
Middle school students from St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Peachtree City recently volunteered with the Midwest Food Bank as part of the...
Rosarians teach disease identification
The South Metro Rose Society will meet Monday, Feb. 23, and feature a presentation on rose diseases that can help rose growers determine which...
Hundreds of leaders expected to hear about film industry’s Fayetteville roots
Movers and shakers to learn about 'southern crescent' growth
More than 600 movers and shakers are expected to attend the largest development conference in south...
Valdosta State names graduates, dean’s list
Valdosta State University announced the names of several area students who graduated and several more who earned a spot on the Dean’s List with...
James is a graduate of Brewton-Parker
Kalea Jesserene James of Peachtree City graduated from Brewton-Parker College in December with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in management.
Brewton-Parker...
PTO hosts breakfast for law enforcement appreciation
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School PTO recently hosted a breakfast for law enforcement officers to celebrate "Step Out for Blue Day" at the Fayetteville...
