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Thanks to Fayette firefighters
We would like to thank the Fayette County Fire Department for their prompt professional response last week when our house was struck by lightning.
They...
Mary S. Schumacher of Peachtree City
Mrs. Mary S. Schumacher of Peachtree City passed away Friday, July 24, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Monty T. Schumacher, daughter,...
Sarah Helen Spradlin, age 89
Sarah Helen Spradlin, age 89, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 in Warm Springs Ga. She was born May 28, 1926 in Fayette County,...
Nancy Alice Nation Massey, age 73
Nancy Alice Nation Massey was born April 20, 1942, the middle daughter of Eugene and Frances Nation.
Married to Gerald Massey. Nancy grew up in...
Charles F. Lear of Peachtree City
Charles F. Lear passed away July 22, 2015 in Peachtree City, Ga.
Upon graduating from Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, Ohio, Charles joined the...
Walter Lewis Pollard, age 82, of Tyrone
Mr. Walter Lewis Pollard, age 82, of Tyrone passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Lillian...
Mildred Jones, age 90
Mildred (Massengale) Jones passed away on July 20, 2015.
She was born in Fayette County, Ga. on May 6, 1925 to William Kendrick and Bernice...
Edna Prince Whitlock, age 83, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Edna Prince Whitlock, age 83, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Austin Whitlock...
Moselle Hicks Phillips, 97
Moselle Hicks Phillips, 97, passed away on July 22, 2015. She was born in Hampton, Ga. on November 30, 1917 to Mose Roscoe and...
The book
I always seem to be on the short end of the stick. If I want to buy something special for a family member, they...
Senior center expansion almost done
Continuing a 30-year partnership between Fayette County and the Fayette Senior Services Inc. (FSS), a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, efforts are being finalized to complete...
Walking with the doc
More than 25 people took to the path at Newnan Utilities Carl Miller Park July 25 for Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Walk with a Doc,...
New teachers learn about school system at induction
More than 180 teachers new to Fayette County Schools kicked off their first year with the school system with this week's New Teacher Induction.
This...
$2,000 grant for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Coweta (MOWOC) was proud to receive a $2,000 grant from Meals on Wheels America for its participation in the 13th...
Local DAR chapter to host Meadow Garden program
The Fayette Starr’s Mill Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Peachtree City Library invite the public spend some...
Ports Authority sets records
The Georgia Ports Authority moved a record 3.66 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Fiscal Year 2015, an increase of more than half a...
Legacy show extended
The Legacy Theatre's production of "Footloose" has completely sold out its initial run and has been extended.
Officials at the theatre are calling it the...
Extension class starts Aug. 27
The UGA Extension Office in Fayette County is offering a fall Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program Aug. 27-Oct. 29.
A full-day class will be held...
DNR offers $1,000 grant for exception conservation teacher
The Nongame Conservation Section of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering a $1,000 grant to a third-, fourth- or fifth-grade public or...
Code Orange smog alert issued
Georgia Commute Options, a program of the Georgia Department of Transportation, has issued a “Code Orange” Smog Alert for Tuesday, July 28. A “Code...
Rebekah Yates Anders, M.D., 90, of Peachtree City
Rebekah Yates Anders, M.D., 90, of Peachtree City, and lately of Columbus, Ga., died July 22, 2015.
She was born in Macon, Ga. on September...
Matt Baker of Peachtree City
Matt Baker of Peachtree City, Ga. and Jacksonville, Fla. died last Thursday at the age of 54.
Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Janet...
Kenneth Dalton, 71, of Senoia
Kenneth Dalton, 71, of Senoia, passed away July 20, 2015.
Kenneth is survived by his wife Karen; children Karen, Lee, Steven, Byron (Jennifer), and Keri;...
FHS seeks foster homes for pets
The Fayette Humane Society (FHS) has an aggressive spay/neuter program, and thanks to donations from the community and several grants from national animal welfare...
Trail tapped for state board
Mark Trail has been appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to the state Board of Community Health.
He recently retired from Health Management Associates, Inc., and...
FMGA supporting nonprofits
The Fayette Master Gardener Association has a limited amount of funds available to be donated to Fayette County not-for-profits organizations in 2016. Two types...
Local PD wins national award
The Peachtree City Police Department has been selected by the International Association of Chiefs of Police as the recipient of first-place honors in the...
Tyrone garden seeks local support
Organizers of Tyrone’s community garden, Tyrone Garden 30290, are inviting the community to support its first official fundraiser for much-needed supplies.
Come to Partners II...
World War II veterans meet
Two World War II veterans from Fayette County, Emory Holbrook and Jim Chambers, met July 23 at Azalea Estates.
Holbrook was addressing the Fayette County...
Gain medical info Aug. 24
“Unraveling Old Wives Tales” is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh...
Teachers come from far and wide for EdCampFayette 2015
About 200 teachers from the metro Atlanta area, and from as far away as Floyd and Whitfield Counties, spent one of their few remaining...
Church offers free date night
Whitewater Church is offering free childcare Friday, July 31, 6:30-10 p.m. to give area parents a break for a "date night" or to wrap...
Substitute teacher pay on the rise in Fayette County
The Fayette County Board of Education in order to stay competitive with surrounding school systems has increased the daily compensation rate for substitute teachers.
The...
Now that’s a tomato
Mike Cunningham walked away with the prize for the biggest tomato at last week's Tomato Tasting sponsored by Fayette Woman at the Peachtree City...
