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Here’s how to register a no-confidence vote in Mike King
Council member Mike King has served for 21 months, and his recorded philosophy is to always favor someone improving their property, contrary to...
Fayetteville Mayor Clifton announces reelection platform
In public appearances, my opponent has mentioned a few initiatives such as listening to the constituents by holding town hall meetings as if these...
Shirley announces for F’ville Council
My name is Harlan Shirley and I am running for City Council Post 1. I would appreciate your support and vote. My wife Joan...
Choice is clear in PTC: Prebor over Robinson
On Nov. 3, Peachtree City will have only one contested race on the ballot: Post 1 on City Council, vacated by Eric Imker.
The two...
Kathy Brewer will listen to F’ville voters
“My primary litmus test in voting for a local candidate is will the candidate listen to the voters.”
Kathy Brewer will! Having gotten to know...
Incumbents have failed to represent Tyrone’s citizens
Tyrone’s candidates for office were invited to a public forum at the Southampton Subdivision on Oct. 6. Attending were incumbents Mayor Eric Dial and...
Former commission member Pfeifer urges votes for Dial, Housley
I have been an active member of the Fayette County community for over 25 years. I moved from Peachtree City to Tyrone a little...
Oddos building a Fayette political dynasty?
I am a 16-year-old junior and Eagle Scout, attending Fayette County High. In becoming an Eagle Scout, I learned what a ”good representative“ should...
The push is on, but regional goals don’t mesh with Fayette
In regional news sources, blogs, etc there has been a continually growing concern and push for transit. We are seeing more in Fayette as...
Volunteer EMTs
Back in 1975, the state of Georgia declared that each county in the state must have an ambulance service, whether the workers were volunteers...
Support group for dementia caregivers
Sixty Plus Dementia Caregiver Support Group will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1:30-3 p.m. in the Thomas F. Chapman Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette...
Fayette schools honored at Capitol
Fayette County’s public schools was recognized with the Golden Radish Award, a prestigious statewide farm-to-school distinction which acknowledges the outstanding leadership of school representatives...
Fields of Faith set for Oct. 14
Students from throughout Fayette County will be joining thousands of other youth on athletic fields all across the nation Wednesday, Oct. 14, to share...
Georgia Carry meeting is Oct. 22
The October meeting of the South Metro GeorgiaCarry.Org chapter will be Thursday, Oct. 22, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Fayette Event Center, 174 North Glynn...
Hunter tapped for advisory council
Joey Hunter, a student at Flat Rock Middle School, is among the 110 Georgia students selected by Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods to serve...
Moreland museum is tribute to Grizzard
Moreland’s Hometown Heritage Museum throws open its doors to the public Saturday, Oct. 24, for a first look at the unique museum which salutes...
CAP squadron welcomes new aircraft
Lt Col Brett Slagle and Capt Kevin Bray of the Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), flew a brand new...
Students have new playground items
First-graders at North Fayette Elementary School are enjoying their new playground equipment purchased recently by the Board of Education.
“The students and staff want to...
Senoia Optimist BBQ is Oct. 17
The Senoia Optimist Club will host its fall barbecue Saturday, Oct 17, at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Senoia, 19 Main Street (between Hollberg's...
Holiday tips at Nov. 18 meeting
Fayette Senior Services will present “Surviving the Holidays” Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-noon at its Peachtree City location (Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail).
The holiday...
William Jethroe Fowler, Jr., 68, of Williamson
Ret. Army Sgt. William Jethroe Fowler, Jr., 68, of Williamson, Ga., died of complications of kidney, liver, congestive heart failure, and diabetes at Spalding...
PTC cops searching for stolen Camaro
Peachtree City police officers are asking for the assistance of citizens in the Oct. 12 theft of a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro stolen from a...
Paulsel wins scholarship
Thaddeus Paulsel, a University of Georgia student from Peachtree City studying animal health, has been selected to receive the College of Agricultural and Environmental...
FSS helps gets ready for winter
Fayette Senior Services will present “Switching Gears to Winter” Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville.
After...
Pure Barre fields winning Dragon Boat team
Pure Barre in Peachtree City took first place overall in the recent Dragon Boat Races, beating out more than 30 other teams.
The races took...
Freedom Fund Banquet Nov. 14
The Fayette County NAACP's annual Freedom Fund Banquet will be Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Wyndham Hotel in Peachtree City.
Our keynote speaker will be...
Dementia event Nov. 17
A “Virtual Dementia Tour” is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center...
Community Yard Sale set for Oct. 17
Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department's 15th annual Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot...
Student cited for bus safety
School bus driver Marie Large, who drives bus 451, consistently reviews safety rules with her students. The frequent reviews are reminders to students about...
Broadway Boys perform Oct. 18
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The Broadway Boys Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m.
Billed as...
Info on brain health at Oct. 13 event
“Brain Health University” is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m. hosted by Fayette Senior Services at the Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail in...
Barbara Dooley to headline foundation event
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that Barbara Dooley will be the keynote speaker for its First Annual “The Power of the Purse” Luncheon...
Next Speaker … Westmoreland?
Thursday’s announcement by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy that he was dropping out of the race to succeed retiring Speaker John Boehner sent shock...
Homicide charge filed in road death
A Peachtree City man has been charged with first degree vehicular homicide in the Sept. 27 death of a Tyrone man who was struck...
