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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...
Dementia workshop designed for caregivers
Caring for a person with dementia can be overwhelming, but help can be found with the right information.
A dementia information workshop is scheduled for...
Chiefs’ unbeaten streak now at 23
The McIntosh Chiefs ran their perfect season record to 23-0 with a 63-38 win over Forest Park Friday night at home.
Leading 27-20 at the...
Hazel Martha Bissell, 87, of Peachtree City
Hazel Martha Bissell, 87, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away January 24, 2015.
Born April 12, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to Guy and Clara...
Phyllis Gerard Allan
Phyllis Gerard Allan passed away on January 19, 2015.
She was born in the Bronx, N.Y. to parents, William and Josephine Damelio. She holds...
A team of destiny?
A team of destiny?
The McIntosh Chiefs ran their record to 22-0 with a 83-78 victory over Stockbridge Tuesday night. Look for results from last...
An annual tradition
Breakfast at the 23rd Annual Pancake Saturday at McIntosh High School on Jan. 24 was made to order for this Tyrone family. Pictured from...
Left behind
Perhaps the greatest thing about being a kid is simply being a kid. Unfortunately, most don’t realize it at the time — they just...
Deflate-gate
The New England Patriots, soon to take the field against the Seattle Seahawks in the 49th edition of the Super Bowl, has, for the...
Commission recognizes foundation
The Coweta County Commission on Jan. 22 proclaimed February as Coweta Community Foundation Month as a way of recognizing the far-reaching efforts and actions...
A big thanks
Mel Hayden, right, accepted a proclamation from Coweta County Commission Chairman Tim Lassetter designating Jan. 21 as “Kiwanis International Day.” Photo/Ben Nelms.
Clubs get a second look
Definitions and conditional uses for private hunting and fishing clubs were amended by the Coweta County Commission on Jan. 22.
While the general regulations in...
Senoia police make identity theft arrest
A Woodstock resident and former health insurance broker has been charged with identity fraud after attempting to register credit cards in the name of...
Merriman picked for new post at chamber
Newnan-Coweta County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Leslie Merriman has been named the new Director of Strategic Growth with the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce....
Get intimate view of Dunaway restoration
The story of Newnan's Dunaway Gardens is nearly as delightful as the gardens themselves and will be shared from an intimate point of view...
Rep. Ramsey: Talk of gas tax increase ‘premature’
‘Someone would have to do a lot of convincing to get me to vote to raise gas taxes’
An item rumored to be coming...
Northgate High student arrested for making bomb threat
A Northgate High School student was arrested on felony charges Jan. 28 in connection with a bomb threat he made earlier in the day...
Accomplish it all at Senoia United Methodist Church
Give blood to save lives, donate food to sustain the needy, and have lunch all in one stop at the Senoia United Methodist Church.
The...
Date for Piedmont Fayette blood drive changes
The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary will host the next Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please...
Jazz trio debuts at Spivey Hall
While Spivey Hall patrons have enjoyed the jazz rhythms of pianist Danilo Pérez, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade as members of saxophonist...
Newnan chosen to host Navy Concert Band
Newnan has been selected as one of 32 cities in six states to host a performance of the United States Navy Band during its...
‘Southside Soirée’ to benefit Southside Support
The “Southside Soirée,” a winter fundraising event for Southside Support, a nonprofit group that helps families of children with special needs, is set for...
Photography contest focuses on nature
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society is accepting entries to its photography competition, “Simple Pleasures: The Nature Show.”
The spring competition is open to beginning, amateur and...
Doc Holliday expert reveals infamous gunman’s Georgia roots
Georgia Author of the Year, Doc Holliday expert and Peachtree City resident Victoria Wilcox will present "Gone With The Wind Goes West: The Surprising...
Valdosta State announces area graduates
Valdosta State University has announced the names of area students who recently graduated.
The list includes students from Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Senoia and Newnan.
The listed...
Gov. Deal talks about Pinewood expansion
Gov. Nathan Deal returned from a recent trip to England commenting on his visit with executives at Pinewood Shepperton PLC, the parent company of...
Common Core to be first topic of ‘Civil Conversations’
A new organization is convening Friday night for its first public gathering and hopes to bring together a variety of people and viewpoints.
The inaugural...
BoE OKs $200K a year Internet ‘learning management program’
Teachers, students and parents in Fayette County will soon explore the touted benefits of a $200,000 per year learning management program approved Jan. 17...
Another PTC east side annexation sought
First request under looser rules: 28 acres on PTC’s east side for mix of retail/homes
In December, the Peachtree City Council loosened restrictions on annexation...
PTC house fire results in total loss, no injuries
Units with Peachtree City Fire Rescue on Wednesday responded to a fire in progress at 105 Grenoble Road that resulted in a near total...
How resilient are you, and how do you handle failure?
I hope the Super Bowl is not a blow-out. I like watching a close game, or seeing a great comeback victory. The Seattle-Green Bay...
Religion Briefs 01/28/15
COS will host Hope service MondayChrist Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will host a Hope Service on Monday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. Karl Dietmeyer...
