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Bluegrass show set for Nov. 7
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts bluegrass star Sierra Hull featuring?Ethan Jodziewicz & Justin Moses Saturday,...
Rossetti memorial planned
The year 2014 was a difficult one for local custom home building company Ravin Homes. The untimely death of their CEO, V. Michael Rossetti,...
Pets of the Week
Pinky, a medium terrier mix, is more than just a pretty girl. She is also a good listener who doesn’t jump on you and...
Local students named National Merit semifinalists
Two Fayetteville residents and Landmark Christian School students were named National Merit Semifinalists this fall.
Landmark seniors Zachary Carter and Connor Mahlbacher are among the...
Kedron students recognized
These students recently received the Best Effort Award at Kedron Elementary School.
They are in grades 2-5.
The awards were presented Oct. 20.
Information for caregivers of dementia patients
Fayette Senior Services is hosting a special program for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease or late-stage dementia at its Peachtree City location (Gathering...
Showcase gives insight on technology
Adventures to Australia, Guatemala, and Sarasota, Fla., are just a few places that students, staff, parents and guests at Fayette County High visited during...
FSS program to honor those who served
“Honoring All Who Served” is the theme for a special program Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2-4 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life...
Teen childbirth class Nov. 12
Piedmont Fayette Hospital is sponsoring a free class designed to meet the needs of expectant teen moms and their support persons.
Topics discussed are expectations...
District voting drama continues
The parties in the Fayette County district voting lawsuit have been ordered back to remediation for the second time in just over a week.
Parties...
Candidates make last plea before Tuesday’s election
Senoia’s three candidates for the Post 4 council seat offered differen visions for the city’s future during Tuesday night’s candidate forum.
The Senoia Optimist Club...
Time to head to the polls
The campaigns have nearly ended and the time for voters to have their say in municipal elections in Peachtree City, Tyrone, Senoia and Sharpsburg...
A job well done
Cpl. Rob Todd was recognized by Peachtree City Councilman Mike King on Oct. 15 for his 25 years of service to the Peachtree City...
Students get schooled on fire safety at Burch
Third graders at Burch Elementary School on Oct. 29 topped off the three days of fire safety training by Fayette County Fire and Emergency...
Vikings top Panthers, win subregion
Northgate clinched the Region 4-AAAAA Subregion A title with Friday night's 21-7 win over Starr's Mill.
The Vikings are 9-0 overall and 6-0 in region...
Holiday cleaning
The battle for our house was between a vanilla candle and an old rug. For the moment, the rug was winning.
With the start of...
Hero physician to speak at Marine Corps birthday celebration
As almost any Marine Corps veteran can attest, as the recruiting poster which says, “The change is forever,” is true. Of all the accomplishments...
UPDATED NOON Nov. 1 | Ground shows still on Sunday at Great Georgia Airshow
Rainfall totals revised downward; Blue Angels plan showy departure
“Most air events are canceled due to weather. The Blue Angels will be signing autographs and...
State sponsoring food program
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is seeking eligible child and adult care facilities to participate in the...
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue over the Halloween weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express...
Teams receive national academic honor
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) has recognized four Fayette County soccer teams, spanning across three high schools, for maintaining at least...
Shred your stuff Nov. 6 in Fayetteville
A Community Shred-it Day is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-noon at City Hall in Fayetteville.
The truck will be in the parking lot...
Fayetteville FD getting donation
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarding more than $267,000 worth of life-saving equipment to 18 public safety organizations in the metro Atlanta area,...
SCTC gets grant for driver ed
Southern Crescent Technical College has been awarded a $25,190 grant from the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission to support driver education programs in the local...
Army Band to perform Nov. 8
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The United States Army Band & Soldier’s Chorus for a...
Saving the Eastern box turtle
Eastern box turtles have a new heroine on their side thanks to a passionate biology professor at Clayton State University as the species sees...
Groundbreaking set for Nov. 2
Sigvaris is expanding its North America headquarters in Peachtree City and has scheduled a groundbreaking to mark the event.
It is Monday, Nov. 2, at...
Tyrone Garden 30290 underway
Phase I of Tyrone’s Community Garden was completed Oct. 17 when the garden planning committee and members of the community came together to construct...
Fayetteville wants to grow its downtown; here’s where it may go
Fayetteville on Nov. 5 will hold a town hall meeting to receive comments and feedback on the proposed Downtown Fayetteville Master Plan.
Available business space...
Brooks cheer squads shine
The Brooks Bears Area Recreation Department's elite cheerleading teams delivered standout performances Oct. 25 at the 16th Annual Halloween Jam Competition at Centennial High...
Landmark to play for state title
Landmark's third-ranked varsity girls volleyball team secured a spot in this weekend's A state championship match with a win Wednesday night on the road...
Hall of Fame welcomes new class
The McIntosh High School Sports and Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame inducted its newest members Oct. 3.
The Class of 2015 includes, from left, four-time...
Burch cites young track star
Isis Grant, a fifth-grader at Robert J. Burch Elementary School, competed this summer in the Junior Olympics in Norfolk, Va.
She placed first in the...
Blessing of the Animals Nov. 8
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will host the Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at its campus at 257 Highway...
