Monthly Archives: January 2016
Numbers game — Lawsuit settlement produces 4 voting districts, none with black majority
The vote by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners and the Fayette County Board of Education is in. And with the lawsuit settlement with...
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District voting lawsuit settled — 4 districts, 1 at-large post, $225K to NAACP
Reluctant majority cites adversarial judge, mounting costs as reasons to compromise
The vote is in and the rest is history. The Jan. 12 vote by...
Divided 3-to-2, Fayette Commission OKs district voting settlement
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners approved a settlement plan for the district voting lawsuit just before midnight at the end of the Jan....
Burnett named Fayette’s Outstanding Business Person of the Year
Piedmont Fayette Chief Executive Officer Michael Burnett (L) last week was named the Fayette Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Outstanding Business Person of the Year....
In 17 weeks, the voters will speak — Who will replace Westmoreland?
The various Congressional, state and local elections later this year will be off to a quick start with qualifying less than two months away...
PTC mulls extending sewer service to Tyrone
The Jan. 21 meeting of the Peachtree City Council is expected to include a presentation by the city Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) on...
Bridging the gap is theme of MLK Day parade, forum
The first commemorative event held each year in Fayetteville is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration and Parade. The parade was held...
Chairman Oddo’s state of the county report: It was pretty good year
As the Fayette County Board of Commissioners prepared to begin 2016, Chairman Charles Oddo issued a public statement reviewing the events and accomplishments of...
Learn about native healing
Native healing is the subject Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 191 McIntosh Trail).
Hear a unique...
Things to Do-Jan.22-March 12
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Memory loss – what’s normal and what’s not? That is the topic of a session scheduled for today from 9 a.m.-noon at Fayette...
Bernie Sanders and the illusion of socialism
While driving the other day I saw a bumper sticker for Bernie Sanders, and I was reminded of a campaign rally where I saw...
This just won’t do
A few years ago, an acquaintance of mine and his wife were visiting a friend of mine, whom I’ll call Dassan, in another country....
Too big to fail: The sequel?
Movie sequels are rarely as good as the original films on which they’re based. The same dictum, it appears, holds for finance. The 2008...
Big Brother vs. The Little Sisters
The Obama administration’s lack of understanding of the spiritual depth and commitment of private religious charities is shocking. The callousness of the federal effort...
Ethics of moonshine
When the Chattanooga Better Business Bureau hired me as the keynote speaker for their annual luncheon, the President and CEO was very specific on...
BoE’s Marchman: We lost, now it’s time for healing
, the Board of Education voted unanimously to settle the NAACP voting rights law suit. I know that a lot of people who I...
NAACP lied, judge bullied to get result: A district for Democrats
I am the only commissioner who has been elected at-large and district, elected both ways.
I went to conservative groups and got their support for...
District voting suit: Compromise or capitulation?
Compromise is defined as “an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.” The votes last week by...
Local businessman named Edward Jones principal
Bruce Dickerson, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Fayetteville, has been named a principal with the firm’s holding company, The Jones Financial Companies, LLLP.
He...
60-day comment period for new standards
The Georgia Department of Education is seeking input on the first Georgia Standards of Excellence for science and social studies. If approved, the standards...
Meeting set for Jan. 21
The next meeting of the Carnegie Storytellers is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21, 2:30-4 p.m. at the Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street in...
Senoia to host exhibit
The Coca-Cola bottle's iconic hourglass shape just turned 100 years old in November. Meanwhile, the City of Senoia is commemorating its 150th birthday this...
Pancake breakfast Jan. 30
The Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City will hosts its 25th annual Pancake Saturday Jan. 30 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at McIntosh High School.
“For a...
Fire Academy starts Feb. 2
Peachtree City Fire Rescue is inviting participants to come out and experience the next Citizen’s Fire Academy beginning Feb. 2. It is open to...
Blood donations needed
The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed,...
Meeting set for Jan. 28
The next meeting of the South Metro chapter of GeorgiaCarry.org is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 28, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Fayette Event Center, 174...
Line Creek upgrades underway
Imagine what impact 100,000,000 foot prints could make in your neighborhood if they were not on the street or paved path. That is what...
Learn about diabetes Feb. 9
“Managing Your Diabetes & Blood Screenings” is the topic Tuesday, Feb. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center,...
Richard John Kleimeyer Sr.,87
Richard John Kleimeyer Sr.,87, passed peacefully from this earth in his sleep on January 15, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in...
Judith Faye Edmiston, of Peachtree City
Judith Faye Edmiston (Lamplugh), of Peachtree City, Ga., went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2016.
Judy was born in Pennsylvania on...
Donald Royalty Goodrum, 87, of Fayetteville
Donald Royalty Goodrum, 87, of Fayetteville passed away January 18, 2016.
He was an avid pilot, and served his country as a Naval Aviator. ...
Nancy Combs Walker, age 58, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Nancy Combs Walker, age 58, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, January 18, 2016.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Allen Walker;...
Patricia S. Eastin of Fayetteville
Mrs. Patricia S. (Patsy) Eastin of Fayetteville passed away January 15, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Griffin Holt...
Shirley D. Gregory, 81, of Peachtree City
Shirley D. Gregory, 81, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away January 14, 2016.
She was born in Nashville, Tenn. to John and Lee Ada...
