Monthly Archives: January 2016
Roots and identity
Ever since the miniseries “Roots” was shown on ABC in 1977, Americans have demonstrated a keen interest in finding out more about where they...
Names on a wall
On a day that I was visiting someone in a nursing home, angels, disguised as caregivers, came in and requested that I step out...
Legislators must adequately fund Fayette schools
Recently columnist Scott Bradshaw identified coming school reform initiatives likely to be raised in the coming legislative session. While I appreciate Mr. Bradshaw’s efforts,...
Exposing ‘dangerous’ climate change hoax
You probably think I don’t know much about the “science” of climate change, given that I am writing about the “Climate Change Hoax.” Actually,...
Here’s how to help Southern Conservation Trust
As we begin the New Year, it is a great opportunity to discover ways to contribute to the quality of life in our communities....
Still time for New Year’s commitments
There is something refreshing about starting a New Year. It’s a time to take stock of our lives and chart a course for better...
St. Paul members pack and send 150 Christmas boxes for third annual Operation Christmas...
Good news and great joy came in a gift-filled shoebox for kids in poor countries this year. Members, families and students of St. Paul...
First rehearsal for for MLK Community Choir is tonight
The planning committee for the upcoming annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Community Program is seeking local vocalists to be a part of the...
Celebrating Epiphany
Members of All Saints Anglican Church held their Epiphany Pageant on Jan. 10, recreating the journey of the Wise Men (Magi) to the baby...
Perspectives class starts Jan. 17 at Peachtree City UMC
Peachtree City United Methodist Church is hosting Perspectives starting on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 3 -6 p.m.
“Perspectives is a 15-week class that prepares you...
Religion Briefs 01/13/16
Ladies’ Bible study starts tomorrow
Beginning Thursday, Jan. 14 from 7 - 9 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church will offer the seven-week ladies’ Bible study...
Holy Trinity will offer morning and evening GriefShare
Holy Trinity Church at 101 Walt Banks Rd. in Peachtree City will offer two new 13-week sessions of the GriefShare program beginning tonight (Jan....
Community Thanksgiving dinner feeds many
Led by their pastor, Paul Stark, St. Paul Lutheran Church members bow their heads in prayer at the start of their first Community Thanksgiving...
James Frank Smith, age 75
James Frank Smith died at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta on January 06, 2016 due to complications following diagnosis of metastasized cysts on his lower...
Caroline Lillian Moore Smith of Peachtree City
Caroline Lillian Moore Smith went home to be with her beloved Lord and savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2016. She passed away peacefully...
Horace Eugene Elliott, of Sharpsburg
On January 7, 2016, at 12 noon, Horace Eugene Elliott, of Sharpsburg, Ga., passed from this earth to be in the presence of Christ...
Judy Geraldine Corrow, age 79 of Fayetteville
Mrs. Judy Geraldine Corrow, age 79 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her residence.
Mrs. Corrow was born in Greensboro, North...
Cecelia Barber of Fayetteville
Mrs. Cecelia Barber of Fayetteville passed away January 7, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her parents Michael and Dorothy Cafagno; brother Harry Cafagno;...
Things to Do-Jan.13-March 5
January
January 13
The planning committee for the upcoming annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Community Program to be held at Sams Auditorium in Fayetteville Monday...
Historical society building
The Fayette County Historical Society has just received a new floor.
The ladies who started a city library in the late 1920s first had it...
Lane closed on Hwy. 54
Peachtree City officials announced a lane closure on Hwy. 54 eastbound at Planterra Way (Walmart exit).
The left turn into Planterra Way from Hwy. 54...
PFH needs more volunteers
If you’ve driven by Piedmont Fayette Hospital recently, you have undoubtedly seen the construction taking place, that will double the number of examination rooms...
Miracle for mother, baby
Hoang Dao, visiting with his family from Texas to attend job training, awoke Oct. 15 in his hotel bed to find his wife, 30...
Film career expo coming
Last year, more than 200 major film and television projects were shot in Georgia, making it home to the fastest growing entertainment industry in...
Group donates to Bloom
Fayette County’s local chapter of Kappa Kappa Iota, the nation’s oldest professional organization for educators, presented a collection of teddy bears and other stuffed...
Awareness event Feb. 13
The Griffin Judicial Circuit Domestic Violence Task Force is sponsoring a Teen Dating Violence Awareness Event Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-noon at McIntosh High...
Leadership Fayette 2016 class announced
The Fayette Chamber of Commerce has announced the 30 members of its Leadership Fayette Class of 2016. For more than 30 years, the Leadership...
MLK event Jan. 17
The Fayette County Republican Party is sponsoring “Unity in the Community,” a free event scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 17, 5-7 p.m. at Sams Auditorium,...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Roy is a handsome, regal terrier mix - friendly, loves everyone and loves to play with other dogs. Laid-back and loving, he has never...
Memory screenings at Jan. 22 meeting
Memory loss – what’s normal and what’s not? That is the topic of a session scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22, 9 a.m.-noon at Fayette...
The demise of Southern football?
There’s been a rumor going around in some circles that Southern collegiate football — and, in particular, the Southeastern Conference — isn’t what it...
You didn’t do that
After a herculean throw by Older Brother Richard off our back porch, strong March winds lifted our little green army man 30 feet up...
Caregivers learn to plan ahead
Join Tori Sorrells with Piedmont Fayette’s 60 Plus Services and Marie Doyle with Fayette Senior Services as they share the importance of planning ahead...
Oak Grove run set for March 5
Lace up your shoes for a great morning of running in Peachtree City’s quiet neighborhoods and paths. Oak Grove Elementary’s 13th Annual Run for...
