Monthly Archives: February 2016
CCF doles out grants
The Coweta Community Foundation held its first Grants Reception Jan. 22 at The Newnan Centre and distributed $26,500 in grants to local nonprofits as...
Free seminar Feb. 13
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Fayette County Public Library is hosting a one-hour free public seminar for adults titled “Let’s Talk about...
Record voter registration announced
Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced a new voter registration record in Georgia today. Over the last seven days, 54,385 Georgians registered to vote...
Tornado drill is Friday
The statewide tornado drill originally scheduled for Wednesday was postponed until Friday because of unfavorable weather conditions.
“Fayette County will sound the countywide emergency weather...
Correction on golf cart registration
Peachtree City officials issued a correction Wednesday regarding requirements for golf cart registration.
A county decal is not required for a Peachtree City resident’s golf...
Shots fired in Wednesday night parking lot robbery at Kedron Village retail center
Investigators with the Peachtree City Police Department are searching for suspects involved in a Feb. 3 armed robbery in the parking lot of the...
GSU releases President’s List
The following area students were named to the President's List for Fall 2015 at Georgia State University:
Laura Aday of Fayetteville
Yazmeen Almutairi of Fayetteville
David Andriate...
City updating plan
The city of Newnan has initiated the process to begin a full update of its comprehensive plan. In order to maximize community involvement and...
Candidate Academy Feb. 23
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Fayette Candidate Academy Tuesday, Feb. 23. There is no charge to participate.
All communities want and...
Council sets sewer meeting
The mayor and city council in Senoia will gather for a special called meeting to discuss future sewer plans for the city.
The meeting is...
Hip replacement restores active lifestyle
Kathy Olmsted of Newnan suffered years of debilitating pain and limited mobility, such as difficulty climbing stairs from her deteriorating hip joint. After great...
Local artists’ work in craft show
Thousands of fine craft lovers and collectors come far and wide to enjoy the breathtaking presentations at the annual American Craft Council Show in...
Church marks pastor’s anniversary
Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fayetteville is celebrating the 11th anniversary of Pastor Melvin Ware and Co-Pastor/First Lady Rev. J. T. Ware Saturday, February...
Pine straw sale underway
The United Methodist Men from Peachtree City UMC are taking orders for March delivery of pine straw and lawn fertilizer supplies.
Learn more and order...
Decal info for golf carts
Peachtree City officials have announced new guidelines in place since Fayette County amended their golf cart ordinance in 2014 and is now requiring registration...
Notable grads and students
Megan Ann Binkley of Fayetteville was named to the Honor Roll for the fall semester at Brevard College.
Alexandra Schmid, a freshman, made the fall...
Things to Do-Feb.3-April 13
February
February 3
Attacking Taxes” is the topic today from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).Learn all...
Rep. Fludd is manipulating district vote settlement
Electoral season is in full bloom and the nasty political pollen is all over everything, triggering partisan rumor allergies that just seem to annoy...
5 reasons for education optimism
Georgians marked National School Choice Week Jan. 24-30, a week of events highlighted by thousands of yellow “woobie” scarves and celebration of the innovations...
Ongoing education insanity
Some credit Albert Einstein, others credit Benjamin Franklin, with the observation that “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing year after year...
Planned Parenthood and Hillary Clinton
In what is being embraced by Hillary Clinton as the highest praise, Planned Parenthood, America’s longtime leading provider of abortion, is enthusiastically endorsing Clinton...
The United States of Trump
“You wonder how these things begin.” — (The Fantasticks)
In the beginning there was a combative media. Dating back to Colonial America, as Eric Burns...
The menacing world economy: Will 2016 be 1914 all over again?
In the summer of 1914, the few who had any sense of what was about to happen to the world had no idea how...
What lies ahead
The other morning, I called one of my best friends. I had a bit of news as well as a piece of advice I...
Watch your legislators on immigration
Two issues to watch in the General Assembly: Illegal alien drivers licenses and constitutional official English.
While the national news frenzy is focused on terrorists...
Saluting a true public servant: Pete Nelms
I have had the honor of working alongside many competent professionals employed in government at all levels. I have worked with one individual as...
The Body of Christ
As Christians, we are called The Body of Christ. You’ve heard that, haven’t you? But the questions I’m asking today are where does that...
PTC Presbyterian to host Souper Bowl of Caring
The First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City is participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring on Super Bowl Sunday.
This project of the church...
Religion Briefs 02/03/16
Family history class is tonight
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) wil host a family history class on using U.S. Census...
Lunch Wednesday at FFUMC will kick off Lenten season
Annual Lenten Lunches at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will begin Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, at noon in the Fellowship Hall and will continue...
Word of God Lutheran announces Lenten events
Word of God Lutheran Church in Peachtree City announces the schedule for Ash Wednesday and Lenten services. The Ash Wednesday service begins at 7 ...
All Saints Anglican plans Ash Wednesday services
All Saints Anglican Church will conduct Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 10 at noon and 7 p.m. at the church, 149 Ebenezer Rd. (east...
Fortunato joins staff of COS
Christ Our Shepherd announces Dr. Frank Fortunato as the new director of contemporary worship (part time).
Fortunato has served in music ministry his entire lifetime,...
Stephen Ministry help available
Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City offers Stephen Ministry to provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care to people who are going through a difficult...
