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New board for master gardeners
The Fayette Master Gardener Association recently introduced its newly elected board members.
The 2015 Board includes (Left to Right) Fluff Winship (corresponding secretary), Don Adkins...
Sounding of sirens is only a test
A weather siren test is scheduled for Feb. 4 and officials want to make sure residents know the sounding of the sirens that day...
Rotary continues tradition
The Peachtree City Rotary Club continued its longstanding tradition into 2015 recently when Mayor Vanessa Fleisch spoke to the group. For many years, the...
Girl Scouts volunteer at food bank
Two local Girl Scout troops -- Brownie Troop #12104 and Daisy Troop #14773 -- recently volunteered at the Midwest Food Bank in Peachtree City.
The...
‘Hairspray Jr.’ brings big hair, rock and roll to the stage
The 1960's will come alive this month at the Fayetteville Train Depot when A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions brings the musical “Hairspray Jr.”...
‘Welcome to Senoia’ video is ready for public
The Senoia Area Historical Society (SAHS) is debuting a new video called “Welcome to Senoia” that features the city’s past and present and highlights...
Young musicians continue to grab coveted seats
Fayette County’s young musicians continue to hit the high notes with yet another honor given to some talented high school and middle school students.
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Rollings-Duhon engagement
After a year long engagement, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Rollings of Peachtree City, Ga. are excited to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter,...
Ernst’s sister-in-law now a senator
For a conservative like me, Obama’s State of the Union speeches severely test a strong stomach. But the Republican response televised Tuesday night was...
Obama’s same old song
Here’s a suggestion for Joni Ernst, the new Republican senator from Iowa, who will deliver the GOP response to the State of the Union...
Look to Europe for diversity in action
Islamic terrorist attacks in Europe, and European governments’ counter-attacks are more than just a passing news story.
Europe is currently in the process of paying...
Will the West defend itself?
Leftists and progressives believe that the U.S. should become more like Europe. They praise Europe’s massive welfare state, socialized medicine and stifling economic regulation...
The case of chainsaw assault
To be honest, I was more than a mite worried. I was plenty worried. My husband, raised not in the South or in the...
An alternative to MLK Day proposed
As we once again celebrate a great orator, leader and inspirational figure, we must also realize there’s a correct and equal way to celebrate...
School board should try cheaper web solutions
I kept my mouth shut last year when I saw that the Fayette County Board of Education had given a $70,000 job to the...
Volunteer efforts damaged at The Ridge Nature Area
As you may know, Southern Conservation Trust (SCT) is a nonprofit organization committed to conserving our land and natural resources, promoting healthy outdoor recreation...
Determine to have civil discourse on Common Core
It is an unusual idea nowadays, but deemed worth trying in Fayette County. Having a conversation over social and political lines is an admittedly...
Florine Tucker McBrayer, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Florine Tucker McBrayer, of Fayetteville, died January 17, 2015.
She loved her family and was always her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's biggest sports...
Marjorie M. Minton, Sharpsburg
Marjorie M. Minton, Sharpsburg, died peacefully in her sleep January 16, 2015, with family present.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister....
P.H. McKinney, 93, of Flowery Branch
P.H. "Hugh" McKinney, 93, of Flowery Branch, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015.
Mr. McKinney was a member of Fayetteville First Baptist Church...
Anderson Wright English, 24
Anderson Wright English, 24, passed away on January 13, 2015, after losing his struggle with Substance Use Disorder.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,...
Jack G. Hanson, age 87
Humility, self-discipline, honor, unpretentiousness, patience and a sense of justice and love are characteristics describing "Coach" Jack G. Hanson, who passed away on January...
W.A. Strickland, age 80, of Newnan
On January 19, 2015 W.A. (Bill) Strickland, age 80, of Newnan passed from this life into his heavenly home.
He was preceded in death by...
Maude Irene Schoene, age 90
Maude Irene Schoene, born November 9, 1924 in Mulberry Grove, Ill., passed away in her home at the age of 90 on January 12....
Roy and Rhenda Samples of Fayetteville
Roy Samples passed away on January 19, 2015 and Rhenda Samples of Fayetteville passed away on January 17, 2015 at Spalding Regional Medical Center....
Ask Father Paul – Disciplining children
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the BibleDisciplining children ... corporal punishment?Dear Father Paul: Adrian Peterson, of the Minnesota Vikings, is one...
Religion Briefs 01/21/15
Stringham to be honored SundayMembers of Fayetteville First Baptist Church will host a farewell fellowship in honor of Pastor Glenn Stringham and his family...
Epiphany pageant
On Jan. 4, All Saints Anglican Church held its annual Epiphany Pageant. This year’s theme was “The Lost Meaning of Christmas.” With the...
Holy Trinity to conduct poverty survival program
The Poverty Simulation Program called “Welcome to the State of Poverty” will be conducted on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....
OBB band to play at SDA Church Jan. 28
OBB, a contemporary Christian band, will perform at Peachtree City Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets...
Line Creek Baptist to host Jubalheirs in concert Jan. 30
Line Creek Baptist Church will host The Jubalheirs in concert Friday, Jan. 30, at 4 and 7 p.m., at the church on Bob Smith...
Providence to host Winshape marriage retreat next month
Providence United Methodist Church will host a marriage retreat, “Wholehearted Marriage,” led by Matt and Nicole Turvey of Winshape Marriage, on Friday and Saturday,...
Things to Do-Jan.24-Jan.31
JanuaryJanuary 24The Peachtree City Kiwanis Club is having the 24th annual Kiwanis all you can eat pancake breakfast todayy at McIntosh High. Breakfast will...
Book sale is Saturday
With hundreds expected to flock to The Friends of the Library sale in Fayetteville this weekend, a lottle history is in order.
The original...
