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Is it really ‘persecution time’ in America?
Opposition to Christian cultural and political arguments doesn’t rise quite to the level of persecution — a point that eludes various Christians (including Ted...
Hillary 2.0
Many people may share Senator Bernie Sanders’ complaint that he was tired of hearing about Hillary Clinton’s emails. But the controversy is about issues...
The American Constitution: Why it endures
The greatest contribution that the Founders made to the well-being of America was the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
How is it that...
Goodbye to Dixie Dew
The dread of death, I have come to know, is as fierce and unrelenting as a tornado in full destruction mode. Your heart sticks...
End the spending, settle the lawsuit
Change is afoot in Fayette County. Last year, the Fayette Visioning Plan reported that Fayette County “is becoming more racially diverse” and envisioned “a...
Developer-friendly council soaks citizens
the Fayetteville City Council deleted the requirements for home fire sprinkler systems in the new houses in the Villages of LaFayette Planned Unit...
Put America’s offense on the field
On Nov. 22, 1963 I was a junior at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights, Ohio. I was a member of the audio-visual...
Roberta Hager, 72, of Peachtree City
Roberta "Bobbye" Hager, 72, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on October 25, 2015. She was a school teacher for the Fayette County School...
Wendell Lewis Shaw, 60, of Fayetteville
Wendell Lewis Shaw, 60, of Fayetteville passed away on October 20, 2015. He was born on August 26, 1955 to Eugene Lewis Shaw and...
Beverly Adams Cleveland, 77
Mrs. Beverly Adams Cleveland, 77, passed away on October 24, 2015.
She was born and raised in Fayette County, Ga. to the late Marvin and...
William A. Mathis, 79
William A. "Billy Dean" Mathis, 79, of Woodland, Ga., passed away October 24, 2015.
Billy Dean was a member of the VFW, an avid gardener,...
Ask Father Paul – God Without Jesus?
Answers to questions about life, religion and the Bible
God Without Jesus?
Dear Father Paul: I am a 15-year-old girl and a Christian. My best friend...
Voting districts
Fayette County was created in 1821 and nine voting districts were created at that time.
Each of these districts were named for someone living in...
BMX team produces state champs
Team Sound Barrier, a Peachtree City BMX team, recently competed in the Georgia State BMX Championship hosted by Cobb County BMX in Powder Springs....
Landmark in state semis
Landmark has reached the Final Four in the GHSA state volleyball tournament with a three-game sweep of George Walton Academy in last weekend’s quarterfinals.
The...
ECHS plays for softball title
The top eight teams in each classification in the GHSA state softball tournament converge on Columbus this weekend to battle for supremacy.
In AAAAAA, East...
Good showings at region meet
Local teams took most of the top positions at last weekend’s Region 4-AAAA cross-country meet in Fayetteville.
For the boys, McIntosh led the 10-team field...
ACOF production this weekend
"The Little Witch of Wichita" is coming Oct. 29-Nov. 1 to the Train Depot, 250 Lanier Ave. East in Fayetteville.
Billed as "a delightful Halloween...
Traffic and parking alerts for air show
The Blue Angels are coming to Peachtree City, and nearly 45,000 people are expected to attend. With that in mind, Peachtree City officials are...
DNR looking for artists
Do you think you have what it takes to have your artwork chosen for the next plastic hunting and fishing license card? If so,...
Teacher wins regional award
Brenda Dobler, a preschool teacher at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Peachtree City, has been named 2016 Educator of the Year for...
Musical plays to big crowd
It was a packed house at Wadsworth Auditorium Saturday for the "Rags to Riches" show mounted by Newnan Cultural Arts Commission.
The new fall event,...
Residents to be aware of construction
Peachtree City officials are making residents aware of two new projects for which they may need to make accomodations at times.
Contractors will begin work...
Wood art takes flight at fair
Russ Gariota of Peachtree City is a former Delta marketing and customer relations executive who is still interested in "flight."
Retired after 34 years, Gariota...
Halloween activities this weekend
Several events are scheduled in Tyrone over the next few days relating to Halloween.
Participants are invited to display their decorated pumpkins at Town Hall...
Expo set for Nov. 5
Delta Community Credit Union and the Newnan-Coweta Chamber will kick off the holidays in Coweta County with their 21st Annual Winter Wonderland Big Expo...
Good turnout for yard sale
People from Fayette County and beyond came out Oct. 17 for the 15th Annual Fall Yard Sale hosted by the Fayette County Parks &...
Williams cited by BGCMA
The Youth of the Year award is BGCMA’s highest honor, recognizing teens from Clubs in the metro Atlanta area who are working hard, investing...
Dance opportunities at Glenloch
Put on your dance shoes and make your way to the Glenloch Recreation Center for a fun way to stay fit and active. The...
Energy assistance program opens Dec. 1
Georgia’s energy assistance program, administered by the Division of Family and Children Services, will open Dec. 1 this year, Director Bobby Cagle announced Tuesday.
The...
FSS program covers ins and outs of police work
Fayette Senior Services will host “Modern Day Sherlock” Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10-11 a.m. at its Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
Lt....
Burch students congratulate Rousseau
Students at Robert J. Burch Elementary School wrote letters to Commissioner Charles Rousseau congratulating him on his recent successful election campaign.
The students, also Burch...
Foundation launches new initiative with luncheon
The Coweta Community Foundation successfully launched its new Women’s and Children’s Fund at “The Power of the Purse,” an Oct. 22 luncheon at The...
Pets of the Week
Preston is a happy and funny hound mix who loves people, playing, and treats. He is neutered so he can go home with you...
