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Paul Eugene Davis, 78, of Peachtree City
Paul Eugene Davis, 78, of Peachtree City, passed away July 13, 2015. Paul loved baseball, cheering for the Atlanta Braves, and played minor league...
Jacqueline Saunders Carr of Peachtree City
Mrs. Jacqueline Saunders Carr of Peachtree City, Ga., died July 15, 2015.
Mrs. Carr was born in Goldsboro, N.C., and was a 1944 graduate...
Notable students and graduates
Angel Jones of Fayetteville has been named to the President's List at Stephen F. Austin State University. She is studying elementary education.
Hayes Bloomsmith, a...
NCHS camp Aug. 3-6
The Newnan Coweta Historical Society is sponsoring "Let’s Look at Newnan!" Aug. 3-6 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Historic Train Depot, 60...
Writer to talk about Mayhayley Lancaster
Mayhayley Lancaster, “Oracle of the Ages,” was an American lawyer, political acitvist, midwife, fortune teller, and teacher best known for having participated in two...
Lane closures this weekend
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout Metropolitan Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on I-285 will require lane...
Scott to host health fair
U.S. Rep. David Scott will host his 11th Annual Health Fair Saturday, August 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mundy’s Mill High School. The event...
Red Cross urges blood donations
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in August and help meet the constant need for blood products by patients. Every...
Info on Alzheimer’s care at Aug. event
“Living With Alzheimer’s for People with Early Stage” is scheduled for three Wednesday sessions – Aug. 12, 19 and 26 – 12:30-2:30 p.m. at...
2 to 2: Deadlock on Pinewood traffic circle stalls big developments
Amid the community’s grief over the passing of Commissioner Pota Coston, the political reality is that the Board of Commissioners she left behind is...
Songwriter shares story Aug. 11
“Soundtrack to Success” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location, The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive.
Dana...
New year for Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Peachtree City has begun a new year with new leadership.
Russ Heil, right, became president of the club July 1 when...
Griffin Choral Arts announces new season
Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, has announced the concert schedule for its ninth season, 2015–2016.
The season begins Sunday,...
Library hosts Atlanta Sisters in Crime Salon July 25
Seven Atlanta-area crime fiction writers are set to gather at the Fayette County Public Library Saturday, July 25, at 1 p.m. for the “Atlanta...
Back To School Expo set for July 18
Several local organizations have teamed up to host a Back to School Expo Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the county administrative complex,...
Ant-Man production impacts local economy
Pinewood Atlanta Studios’ first production opens in theaters on July 17, with “Ant-Man” having a significant economic impact in Fayetteville and the state. A...
No rollback: PTC budget to feature tax increase
The Peachtree City Council on July 30 is set to adopt a $33.5 million budget for FY 2016. A consensus at the July 8...
F’ville: No tax rate hike, but rollback still uncertain
The Fayetteville City Council is expected Thursday night to give the OK to an $11.54 million general fund budget for the 2016 budget year...
Dredging our way into August
Dredging activities on Lake Peachtree are approximately half completed and dredging equipment is clearly visible to the Ga. Highway 54 bridge. Barring rain delays,...
PTC Walmart evacuated after threatening phone call July 13, police say
A July 13 threatening phone call to the Walmart store in Peachtree City received a response from local law enforcement, and the store was...
Fayetteville police receive local help for remote surveillance
The Fayetteville Police Department has received a donation geared to help fight crime. Fayetteville-based Phoenix Loss Prevention donated a remote surveillance camera system to...
Worth getting wet for Peachtree Road Race
Eleven days ago, I had the privilege of running the 46th Peachtree Road Race and my first since 2012. Family commitments took me out...
National Heights Baptist calls J.W. Wallis as interim pastor
The Rev. J. W. Wallis, a veteran pastor of Baptist churches throughout metropolitan Atlanta, has been called as interim pastor of National Heights Baptist...
County begins final EPD consent order project
The Fayette County Water System is scheduled to start the final capital improvement project outlined in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) consent order,...
Wilcox picks up second Georgia Author Award
Peachtree City author Victoria Wilcox ("Southern Son: The Saga of Doc Holliday") has been honored at a second Georgia Author of the Year ceremony...
Prostate info group meets July 28
The Prostate Cancer Information Group will meet Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont...
Fundraiser a sellout
Guests of the Senoia Area Historical Society's sold-out 2015 Moth Ball fundraiser came out July 10 to the Veranda Historic Inn B&B in Senoia.
They...
Civil War history program Aug. 5
“Locked Away” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail.
The history...
Generational Lifestyle Showcase Sept. 26
The 2015 Generational Lifestyle Showcase, presented by Friends of Southside Seniors and hosted by Fayette Senior Services, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 10...
Auditions set for Griffin Choral Arts
Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will have auditions for its upcoming ninth season Aug. 3-4, 5-7 p.m. in...
Community responds to open volunteer days at food bank
Midwest Food Bank (MFB) of Peachtree City is hosting several open summer volunteer days throughout June and July. Coined “Beat the Heat,” these summer...
Group raising funds for Charleston church
A local group is putting together a Georgia Bikers response called "Engines for Emanuel" in support of those affect by the recent shooting at...
Luna joins dance school
The Peachtree City School of Dance has announced that Armando Luna has accepted the position as master teacher at the school.
Luna, from Houston, is...
Ranch on Jesus yard sale starts this Friday
Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church’s 10th annual Yard Sale for Ranch on Jesus Ministries in Uganda will be held this year on July 17 and...
