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School surveys are now available for Coweta County parents, students and staff
The Coweta County School System is inviting parents, students and staff to participate in school surveys throughout October as a part of the district’s...
Fun Saturday
The Kiwanis Club-sponsored “Suds on the Square” event held Oct. 10 on the grounds of the historic courthouse in downtown Fayetteville saw a wealth...
Panthers, Vikings still unbeaten after blowouts
Starr's Mill and Northgate continue to sit atop Region 4-AAAAA's Division A after blowouts wins Oct. 16 that took both teams to 7-0 overall...
The universal truth
If everyone in the world would acknowledge one universal truth, life would be better for everyone. Unfortunately, some go their entire lives without knowing...
Political burn-out
I think I am in political burn-out. I was in Orlando this past week and, on Tuesday, the Democrats had their first debate. I...
Cultural crossroads
Cultural identity is essential for any historic city. A city can define itself in many ways. But in all cases the local identity of...
State playoffs move to second round
Here is an update on the state volleyball playoffs as of Friday morning:
In AAAAAA, East Coweta won three straight against Tucker and will host...
Softball teams advance
Two local teams won their first-round series in impressive fashion and are moving on to the round of 16 in the GHSA state softball...
MacMadness set for Nov. 12
The McIntosh High varsity basketball teams will host their annual MacMadness Thursday, Nov. 12, against Whitewater. The girls will play at 6 p.m. and...
PTC candidates air differences in forum
A forum for candidates for office in Peachtree City and Tyrone was held Oct. 12 at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone. Among the...
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes projects...
County implements new 911 system
Fayette County officials announced this week the implementation of what they are calling a "state-of-the-art" 911 system which will result in "providing greater service...
BOC calls special meeting
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has announced a special called meeting for Monday, Oct. 19, at 9:30 a.m. in the board's regular meeting...
Time to sign up for Arts & Crafts Market
The deadline is approaching for anyone wanting to participate in the 47th annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Market.
Entries must be submitted by Saturday, Oct....
Students don capes for CHOA patients
You may not know it, but superheroes are everywhere, and they come in all shapes, sizes, and ages, and over 460 of them can...
Fayetteville author pens novel
A writer from Fayetteville has published a new novel that allows readers to "explore a post-apocalyptic world through a man’s daunting adventure," according to...
Grandparents appreciated at Bennett’s Mill
Grandparents play an important role in shaping students’ lives, so students and staff at Bennett’s Mill Middle decided to show their appreciation by hosting...
Hospital expansion on schedule
Things are right on schedule for the 130,000-square-foot expansion project at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, according to hospital officials.
The project, which originally included 27 new...
Civitans host annual banquet
Members of the Line Creek Civitan Club of Peachtree City celebrated the end to another year of fellowship, service and knowledge during their annual...
Turkey giveaway Nov. 21
State Rep. Ronnie Mabra of District 63 will again be giving away more than 1,000 turkeys to families in need in the days before...
Prostate cancer info at Oct. 27 meeting
The Prostate Cancer Information Group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette Hospital,...
Students can earn scholarship by hosting blood drives
High school and college students can help save lives this winter and be eligible to win a scholarship of up to $2,500 by hosting...
CTCA head to speak at Oct. 27 event
Gerard van Grinsven, president and CEO of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, will be the guest speaker for the Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s NuLink Early Bird...
Theatre workshop delights ASP students
Professional teaching artists from the Alliance Theatre provided acting workshops for students in the Fayette County School System’s After School Program (ASP) at Cleveland...
Scouts complete Eagle project
Recently two Boy Scouts from Troop 181 in Peachtree City completed their Eagle Scout service projects at Midwest Food Bank’s Georgia Division.
Kevin Kerner designed...
Valet parking now at hospital
A new service at Piedmont Fayette Hospital is expected to provide extra convenience for patients and visitors.
Recently the hospital began offering valet parking weekdays...
Firearms deer hunting season starts Oct. 17
The sense of anticipation that comes prior to the opening day of firearms deer hunting season is a feeling that many will have this...
Winter gardening discussed Oct. 20
“A Garden Within” is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10-11 a.m. hosted by Fayette Senior Services at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive...
Legion distributes flags
Members of Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion recently presented three American flags to be displayed at the Midwest Food Bank, based...
Surgery helps Sharpsburg man stay active
Before Ronald Buchsen, Sr. had total knee replacement surgery at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, he worried he would have to give up his daily ritual...
Georgia to become ‘filmmaking capital of the world’?
Will its epicenter be in Fayetteville?
Who would have thought only a few years ago that Georgia could become the “king of the film industry”?...
PTC golf cart fees headed upwards; rezoning pulled from agenda
REVISED with updated information, Oct. 14, 2015 — A request for rezoning on Robinson Road that would have included several buffer variance requests has...
Sheriff, state warn of fake jury duty scam, bogus driver’s license con
Phone and email scammers are at it again. Advisories have been issued by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Department of Driver...
Fayette schools will pay firm $45,000 to ask recent grads: ‘How can we do...
The Fayette County Board of Education may soon consider contracting with a research company to determine how the school system can better serve the...
