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Newnan art initiative featured at GMA convention
Twelve Georgia cities will showcase their local art initiatives during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) 2015 Convention: “Creative Impact” June 26-30 in Savannah.
“With the...
Dean’s List announced at Georgia Tech
The following students have earned the distinction of Dean's List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Spring 2015.
Thomas Lancaster of Brooks
Lauren Milner of...
Fayette NAACP begins anti-violence effort
In the wake of recent shooting deaths in Fayette County, local NAACP president John E. Jones issued the following statement:
“When it comes to crime...
Father Goose storytelling event June 27
The Southern Crescent Storytellers, a cluster group of the Southern Order of Storytellers, will present Father Goose Brigade Storytelling for all ages Saturday, June...
38 Special comes to Southern Ground Amphitheater
Famed Southern rock group 38 Special will "rock into the night" at Fayetteville's Southern Ground Amphitheater Saturday, June 27.
Mainstays on rock and pop radio...
Williams chosen for sci-tech event
Chantel Williams, a rising sophomore at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School in Fayetteville, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future...
Garbage attracts bears – stash your trash
Garbage is irresistible to a hungry black bear.
Bears will change their normal movement patterns and “hang out” in areas where there is an abundant...
Getting over it
“Do you ever get over it? Does the pain ever go away?” The question was asked recently by a person who had lost a...
A father’s humility
Dad taught my three brothers, The Sister, and me many things about life during those seven magical years we spent growing up at 110...
State OK’s Hwy. 54 West Overlook plan
The day may finally be coming that will bring initial activity to the Overlook retail development on Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City....
$31 million PTC budget under review
The first budget workshop dealing with Peachtree City’s FY 2016 budget was held June 15. Council members got a look at several versions of...
Harvest time
180-degree Farm board member Joe Fowler and volunteer Charlotte Mertz recently harvested red onions at the nonprofit farm in Sharpsburg. Harvesting behind the fence...
New park on the way
Coweta County commissioners on June 16 unanimously agreed to help with some of the work needed to construct a new town park in Sharpsburg....
County approves new building for Turin church
The Precious Faith Church near Turin received approval of a conditional use permit request from the Coweta County Commission on June 16 to construct...
Summer in Senoia begins with Sno Ball fight
For the last week, kids and children have been lining up outside a colorful trailer on Senoia’s Main Street for a taste of summer...a...
Amateur radio operators
The Coweta County Commission on June 16 proclaimed next week as 2015 Amateur Radio Week, noting the Coweta County EMA - Amateur Radio Field...
Flag bearers
The five different veterans groups of Fayette County will continue their tradition of handing out American Flags during the upcoming Peachtree City 4th of July...
Michael Timothy Rehm, age 50
Michael (Mike) Timothy Rehm passed away on June 8, 2015 at Tucson Medical Center at 50 years of age. Mike was born in Lake...
UPDATED Accused pool party shooter in Fayette jail pending hearing on murder, 4 assault...
UPDATED FOR PRINT — From N. Fayette pool party to murder charge — Atlanta felon, 18, charged with killing 1, wounding 4 others in...
Bob J. Curry, age 82, of Sharpsburg
Bob J. Curry, age 82, of Sharpsburg, Ga., died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of...
George W. Anderson, of Peachtree City
George W. Anderson, of Peachtree City, passed away on June 16, 2015, at the age of 91.
He was the son of Cecille (Young) Anderson...
Pioneers shine on track
The Southside Pioneers track club took home one team title and a number of winning individual finishes at the recent AAA track meet in...
Lacrosse all-stars named
Sam Herman, pictured above, was named Player of the Year to lead the 2015 All-South Metro high school team as listed on the Fayette...
Local team wins hoops tourney
Peak Performance South won the eighth-grade Division I YBOA North Georgia Jam basketball tournament May 22-24. All of the players are Fayette County residents.
On...
Piedmont Fayette announces major expansion
“Piedmont Fayette is growing for you.” That was the message June 17 when a large group of Fayette County residents met on the hospital’s...
Weekend construction and lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation road projects throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting.
Construction projects on I-285 and other interstates will require lane closures,...
Spivey Hall to host summer conference
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall has announced that it is once again hosting the Georgia chapter of the American Choral Directors Association Summer Conference.
The...
Lynch speaks to Rotary Club
John Lynch of the Fayette County Historical Society spoke recently to the Peachtree City Rotary Club. He talked about Civil War events in and...
Three open positions on Public Facilities Authority
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has announced that three positions on the Public Facilities Authority will be available in the coming weeks. The...
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Fludd comments on Charleston shooting
State Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) released the following statement regarding the shooting June 17 at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C.:
“My thoughts and...
Students earn Faculty Honors at Ga. Tech
The following students earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2015 at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
This designation is awarded to undergraduate students...
Book signing set for June 20
Jonesboro author Rachael Ann Bowman will be signing copies of her new book "Sammy the Karate Squirrel" Saturday, June 20, 1–3 p.m. at A...
Field Day coming for amateur radio enthusiasts
The Fayette County Amateur Radio Club (FCARC) will be participating in the American Radio Relay League’s Field Day June 27-28, beginning at 2 p.m....
Scott named president of SNMMI-TS
Aaron Scott, MIS, CNMT, NMAA, FSNMMI-TS, a nuclear medicine advanced associate at Piedmont Healthcare System in Fayetteville, has been elected as the 2015-16 president...
