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Eric Chandler Griffiths, Jr. of Peachtree City
Eric "Ric" Chandler Griffiths, Jr. of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away January 24, 2015.
After retiring as an executive from Delta Airlines, Mr. Griffiths...
Eleanor Morris Pitman, 87, of Fayetteville
Eleanor Morris Pitman, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away January 25, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Teed Pitman, Jr.; her parents,...
Jack M. Wilson, Jr., age 63
Mr. Jack M. Wilson, Jr. was born on September 14, 1951 to Jack Sr. and Lillian Wilson in Atlanta, Ga.
He passed away on...
Things to do-Jan.28-Feb.20
JanuaryJanuary 28A “Perennial Plan” is today from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place in Peachtree City Keeping color in your garden...
Voting disticts
Voting districts
Having lived in Fayette County for 50 years, I have voted around Fayetteville in a number of different places.
Let’s see -...
Thai student is finding his niche on wrestling team
Fitting in at a new school is never easy. When you’re 10,000 miles away from your old school it can be a bit tougher...
‘Day of Service’ for Fayette kids
Fayette County students and "GenerationOn" members Caleb Ramirez, Hannah Ramirez, Josiah Ramirez, Dayana Rodriguez, Caroline Owusu, and Florence Owusu participated in the 2015 Lutheran...
Suicide prevention workshop set for March
The Newnan First United Methodist Church is hosting the “Third Annual I Will Intervene Challenge” on March 23.
The one-day suicide prevention workshop is...
Local artists hosting ‘Valentine Social’
The art group, AM Productions, is hosting a “Valentine Social” featuring the work of members and the opportunity for couples to make their own...
Young golfers invited to tournament
Fayette County junior golfers ages 11-18 are invited to compete in the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour (AJGT) Beaver Creek Spring Junior Classic in Zachary,...
Congressional Black Caucus offers scholarships
U.S. Rep. David Scott (D-District 13) recently announced the availability of scholarships to students living in his district, which includes a portion of Fayette...
Spend summer break volunteering
The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for the hospital’s 2015 Summer Youth Volunteer Program.
High school students who will be 14 to 18-years-old...
‘Trinity Trail Walk/Run’ to benefit teens
The Holy Trinity Catholic Church’s 2015 Trinity Trail 5K/2K Walk/Run is set for Feb. 28 at 8 a.m.
The event begins at Holy Trinity, 101...
Coweta author earns praise from reviewer
“Maiden of Death,” a new book by Coweta County resident Lenny Fultz, was recently reviewed by blogger Forrest W. Schultz, who calls the book...
FCHS retiring jerseys of ‘dynamic duo’
Fayette County High School is hosting “A Retirement of Team Jerseys” ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m.
FCHS is retiring the jerseys of...
Ramsey appoints his team
Georgia House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City) recently announced the appointment of his Deputy Whip team, which monitors legislation and helps representatives understand...
MHS Chiefs still unbeaten as region playoffs loom
The McIntosh Chiefs ran their record to 21-0 over the weekend with two big region wins and have a handful of games left before...
Gusty winds prompt caution alert
A “potent system” blowing through Fayette and Coweta counties today is producing sustained winds of up to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35...
Portion of old school to be transformed into a garden spot
A Jan. 20 decision by the Fayette County Board of Education paved the way for a community garden to be established on the grounds...
‘Couponing 101’ will save some cash
The Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity is hosting a free class that many savvy shoppers might want to attend -- “Couponing 101.”
It is designed to...
County employee artwork display is first in new gallery
Coweta County will begin featuring artwork in the main entrance of the Administration Building on Feb. 2.
The display will be known as Coweta Arts...
Faith-based conference for emergency workers set for Feb. 7
Fayette County Emergency Management is having its Third Annual Fayette County Faith-Based Conference on Saturday, Feb. 7.
The conference will feature a guest speaker from...
A rose by any other name would still need pruning
The South Metro Rose Society, a local affiliate of the American Rose Society, is hosting its annual rose pruning clinic in February and inviting...
Anonymous donor will match library gifts up to $5,000
Members of the Friends of the Peachtree City Library and all supporters of the library have been offered an opportunity to double the amount...
Civitan groups boost education possibilities for disabled
The Joseph Sams School in Fayetteville recently received a $12,000 donation from the Fayette County Civitan Club, the Line Creek Civitan Club and the...
Still confused over golf cart decals? Read the primer
Confused about golf cart decals and what is now required? Peachtree City has decals, Tyrone has decals, and Fayette County has decals for the...
Volunteers needed at FSS
The nonprofit Fayette Senior Services (FSS) is looking for volunteers at both the Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations.
Volunteer opportunities include: café assistant, front desk...
Scouting for food
Local Boy Scout troops are collecting food for Fayette County Food Banks, including The Real Life Center and The Fayette Samaritans.
The scouts will...
Sandy Creek FBLA means serious business
With only one year under their belt, members of the Sandy Creek High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter are heading into...
Tyrone mayor open to adding sewer downtown
Dial: ‘Many businesses are suffering with their septic service and an unknown number of potential businesses are avoiding this important part of town’
Tyrone...
‘Pajama Game’ auditions are Jan. 27, Feb. 1
Auditions for The Georgia Singers’ performance of “The Pajama Games” is Jan. 27 and Feb. 1.
Those auditioning should be ready to sing about 60...
High School artists invited to enter contest
U.S. Rep. David Scott (D-District 13) is inviting high school students in his district to enter the Annual Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery.”
High...
Run for angels in Newnan
Newnan's annual “Run for Angels and Chicken Q” is scheduled for Feb.7 with the run beginning at 8 a.m. and the eating at 11...
Three Fayette students earn college honor
Two more colleges have named Fayette County students to their Deans’ Lists for outstanding academic performance during the fall session.
Wheaten College in Illinois named...
