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Battling the IRS in the 70s
When Bobby Kerlin and I decided to start a Historical Society back in 1971, we knew we had to have a local attorney create...
VFW meets July 9
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9949's next meeting is Thursday, July 9, at 200 Glendalogh Court in Tyrone.
The group meets at 7 p.m....
All-time high for ports
The Georgia Ports Authority set all-time records for both container volumes and total tonnage in May with strong growth across several key business sectors.
"Strong...
Holiday closings in Peachtree City
All administrative offices for Peachtree City government will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the July 4 holiday.
The Kedron Fieldhouse and the...
Ga. State names spring grads
Georgia State University graduated more than 5,700 students receiving bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees at the university's spring and summer commencement May 9 in...
Facts about new fireworks law
In May, Gov. Nathan Deal signed HB 110 making it legal to purchase and use consumer fireworks in Georgia. Here are some facts about...
New safety regs affect for-hire drivers
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) announced that new safety guidelines are in place affecting all for-hire drivers operating in Georgia including limousine...
Coffee with a Cop set for July 2
The Peachtree City Police Department is inviting the community to come out and connect with its officers during its "Coffee With a Cop" event...
SAAHU raises funds for The Children’s Village
The South Atlanta Association of Health Underwriters (SAAHU) recently presented a check for $3,700 to Christian City for funds raised at the SAAHU 4th...
Care-A-Thon to feature Peachtree City native
The annual WSB Care-a-Thon benefitting the Aflac Cancer Center is coming up, and one of those highlighted on-air could be a familiar face to...
Special holiday events at Callaway
Callaway Gardens is eagerly anticipating the Fourth of July, with a myriad of beach activities throughout the weekend.
Friday will feature a variety of events...
Man seriously injured in PTC crash
A Fayetteville man was life-flighted Sunday afternoon after his vehicle left the roadway on Ga. Highway 74 South and struck a large concrete pole.
Peachtree...
Georgia State releases Dean’s List
Here are local students named to the Dean's List at Georgia State University for the recent spring semester:
Anna Barnes of Fayetteville
Carolyn Balkovetz of Atlanta
Sabrina...
Area residents graduate from Mercer
The following area residents graduated from Mercer University during the University's spring commencements:
Averine Hamb, of Fairburn, earned a Master of Medical Science from Mercer's...
Valdosta State announces spring graduates
Here are the local students who are among the nearly 1,200 who graduated from Valdosta State University this spring:
Amber Wheeler, Bachelor of Science in...
Animal adoption fees discounted
Where were you last December? How about October?
For many dogs and cats, the answer to that question is, “Coweta County Animal Control.” Sadly, time...
Beale now a Dr.
Caitlin Michelle Beale was awarded the Doctor of Pharmacy degree May 16 from Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy in Atlanta.
Dr. Beale is a 2008...
Book Fair July 6-8
The Friends of the Peachtree City Library have joined with Usborne Books & More to sponsor a Book Fair featuring children’s books. Usborne offers...
Backyard Assn. meeting July 14
Hot July and August days can be stressful for birds, but a bird-friendly yard can attract birds — especially those fascinating hummingbirds — all...
Tea time
The front porch at the Pearman home on Pylant Street was overflowing June 20 for “Tea on the Porch” sponsored by the Senoia Area...
Coweta schools choose their destiny
The Georgia Board of Education has approved the Coweta County School System’s application to become an “IE2” school system.
The state board’s approval at its...
Focusing on a problem
The Auburn Anti-Bullying Conference was held at the Wyndham Conference Center in Peachtree City on June 18-19. Conference workshops focused on the latest and...
No place for hate
In 1982, I was serving as an associate minister at a large church in western Colorado. I received an invitation to candidate for the...
A liizard’s perspective
The blue and black striped lizard started to worry. Directly on the other side of the glass was what he feared most: the little...
Emma Josephine Rives May, 88
Emma Josephine (“Jo”) Rives May, 88, most recently of Jefferson, Ga. (Bentley Assisted Living), died peacefully late Thursday evening, June 18, 2015, in the...
Richard Elmer Backus
R. E. (Dick) Backus of Frostproof, Fla. died June 23, 2015, at age 101. Dick was born on his parent’s farm in Yuma County,...
Rodney Neal Shelton, 65, of Fayetteville
Rodney Neal Shelton, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on June 23, 2015.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who is survived by his...
Three Rivers unemployment rate rises to 6.4 percent
The Georgia Department of Labor announced this week that the unemployment rate in the Three Rivers region in May was 6.4 percent, up two-tenths...
SBDC workshop July 9
Clayton State University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting its popular "Starting a Business" workshop Thursday, July 9, 5-8 p.m. at the...
Weekend lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting.
Construction projects on I-285 and other interstates will...
Operation Dry Water this weekend
According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Law Enforcement Division, be sure to boat sober, but if you are going to drink while...
Rotary to sponsor youth leadership event
The 2015 Fayette Leadership Youth Summit, sponsored by the Peachtree City Rotary Club, is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2-8 p.m. at the Pinewood...
Georgia State releases President’s List
Here is a list of local students named to the President's List at Georgia State University for the spring semester.
Molly Stone of Peachtree City
Danielle...
BPC to offer health/wellness concentration in Newnan
Brewton-Parker College’s external site in Newnan is expanding its business degree options to now include a concentration in health and wellness management.
This is being...
