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PTC Presbyterian to host golf tournament in Newnan Sept. 25
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will host Golf for Missions on Friday, Sept. 25, at Summer Grove Golf Course in Newnan.
The cost is...
Religion Briefs 09/02/15
PUMC to offer Community Bible Study
Registration is still open for Community Bible Study’s 2015-2016 study of Daniel and Revelation. The Bible study begins Friday...
John Paul Gossett, Jr. of Fayetteville
With his loving wife Jean of over 45 years by his side, John Paul Gossett, Jr., passed away at Gentiva Hospice Care in Columbus,...
Margaret Rudin Dorough, age 91
Mrs. Margaret Rudin Dorough, age 91, died on August 27, 2015 after a lengthy illness.
Margaret was a long-time member of Fayetteville Christian Church and...
Carolyn Estelle Holcombe, 67, of Senoia
Carolyn Estelle Holcombe, 67, of Senoia, passed away on August 31, 2015.
Ms. Holcombe was an avid shopper, young at heart, devoted to her family...
Ernestine Mae Chancellor, 92
Ernestine Mae Chancellor, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away August 28, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ottis Robert Chancellor and son Jim...
Dorothy Lucille Campbell, 99
Dorothy Lucille Campbell, 99, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015. She was born in Athens, Ala. to Jerome and Elizabeth Sandridge on May...
Curtis Emory Edwards, 72
Curtis Emory Edwards, 72, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015.
He was born in Montgomery, Ala. to Herman and Catha Lee Edwards on...
LaFayette and LaGrange
We know him as General Marquis de LaFayette. He was born Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert duMotier. His birthdate was September 6, 1757...
Fayette Samaritans list needs for September
The Fayette Samaritans is a non-profit organization dedi-cated to the food and clothing needs of Fayette Countians.
Their needs for September is as follows:
Pancake mix,...
High school sports calendar (Sept. 1-5)
Tuesday, Sept. 1
SOFTBALL: McIntosh at Northgate; Forest Park at Starr's Mill; Whitewater at Woodward Academy; Fayette County at Sandy Creek; Galloway at Our Lady...
This week’s softball and volleyball standings
Here are the records for local varsity softball and volleyball teams going at the start of this week, according to MaxPreps.
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SOFTBALL
East Coweta 8-1, 0-0
Fayette...
Panthers top Wildcats 21-7; Patriots fall late to Jonesboro
Here is a roundup of the weekend's football highlights, thanks to updates from coaches and statisticians as well as Twitter reports during the games.
Starr's...
Car show Oct. 3
The Antique Automobile Club of America's GA/AL Region will host its 34th annual Antique Auto Meet Saturday, Oct. 3, at the LaGrange Mall, 1501...
Book signins Sept. 20 at library
Eddy Crumbley will sign copies of his book, “A Six-Pack for Success,” Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library.
The book...
Fayette GOP resets meeting for Sept. 12
The Republican Party monthly breakfast will be Saturday, Sept. 12, at the FCRP Event Center, 174 Glynn Street N. in Fayetteville.
The regularly scheduled date...
Making placemats for MOW recipients
Jane Coleman of Fayetteville has a friend, Michael Taylor, who delivers meals to homebound clients near the Baltimore area.
A few months ago, she sent...
Busy weekend schedule in Newnan
Downtown Newnan will be filled with activity on Labor Day weekend, to include the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale, the Sunrise on the Square 5k/10k...
Community fundraiser Sept. 19 in Brooks
An event scheduled for Sept. 19 will have the dual purpose of raising awareness for an autoimmune disorder called PANS/PANDAS and helping secure the...
Pets of the Week
Pearl is a medium shepherd mix, a well-mannered Southern belle who has been been called a doll. She is here because her family never...
Road work takes a break for holiday weekend
To ease Labor Day weekend traffic congestion statewide, the Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures on Interstate highways and heavily traveled...
Superhero event set for Sept. 11
A fundraiser dubbed “Superheroes for Heroes” is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, at 3:30 p.m. at Kids R Kids, 10 Lexington Pass in Peachtree...
Seafood company locates in Carrollton
Trident Seafoods has opened a $40 million production and distribution center in Carrollton, providing 175 full-time jobs and the capacity to produce 50,000 tons...
Livsey’s driver charged with influencing a witness
The driver for retired Gen. William Livsey has been charged with felony influencing a witness after Fayetteville Police investigators said they believe Timothy Bedgood...
STEM students run tests
J.C. Booth Middle School is piloting a STEM program this year for seventh-grade students with some hands-on, real-world activities outside the classroom.
Last week the...
Milestone announced for GMSP
Department of Driver Services Commissioner Rob Mikell announced an important milestone for a program that streamlines the licensing process for troops, veterans and dependents...
BBQ contest at Founders Day
The 39th annual Tyrone Founders Day Festival will include a first-ever Amateur BBQ Cook-Off Contest scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, 3-8 p.m. at Shamrock...
New fitness center offerings unveiled
Piedmont Newnan Hospital has added a new group exercise room to its Fitness Center as well as expanded class offerings.
Hospital officials are touting the...
New fire truck unveiled
Peachtree City Fire Rescue is introducing its newest member, Freddie the Fire Truck.
Freddie is an interactive robot that will enhance the department’s abilities to...
Fayette receives budget award
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) announced in August that Fayette County had received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget...
Fayette ACT scores in state’s top 3
ACT results for 2015 show Fayette County Public Schools is the third highest scoring system in the state with all five high schools posting...
Coweta gets ACCG grant
Coweta County was recently awarded a Health Promotion & Wellness Grant by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
The county was one of 40 members...
Top cop Moon to focus on community policing
Peachtree City Police Chief Janet Moon took the oath of office on Aug. 20 as family and friends from her three decades in law...
Back to school
Chris Reynolds of Fayette County was among the University of Georgia Griffin Campus students who took part in the university's Welcome Back Week activities.
Reynolds...
