Monthly Archives: March 2016
Who’s in your wallet?
I have said from time to time that government is what liberals have instead of God. So in this watershed year, that begs the...
How to reform institutions
In the film “Girl, Interrupted,” the character played by Winona Ryder is watching TV in a psychiatric hospital. There is a news report about...
Last chance forAmerica? Part 2
The worst political blunder of all time, according to scientist Freeman Dyson, was the decision of the emperor of China in 1433 to cut...
Goodbye to Snake
When I was a young sports writer, just beginning an education on the world of sports and the men who made the majors great,...
Local ‘Embracing Military Families’ on the mark again
Dear citizens of Fayette County, once again, you heard the call, and not only accomplished the mission, but you blew it out of the...
Samuel V. Collins, 86
Samuel V. Collins, 86, of Lavonia Ga., passed away on March 2, 2016 with his wife and immediate family present.
Sam was a Marine and...
Eugene Waits, 82, of Fayetteville
Eugene “Gene” Waits, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away March 1, 2016 following a courageous battle against dementia.
Gene was born on August 27, 1933, in...
Elizabeth Lucille Sanford, age 91
Elizabeth Lucille "Ruby" Sanford, age 91, formerly of Knoxville, Tenn. went home to be with Jesus on March 3, 2016.
Remembered by so many...
Edgar Williams, 84, of Fayetteville
Edgar "Ed" Williams, 84, of Fayetteville passed away March 5, 2016.
Mr. Williams served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean war era,...
Gloria Jean Campbell, 80, of Fayetteville
Gloria Jean Campbell, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on March 1, 2016.
She was born and raised in the parish of St. Catherine on...
James Lee Hirsch, Sr., 72
James Lee Hirsch, Sr., 72, long-time resident of Fayette County, passed after a long illness on March 7, 2016.
He was a U.S. Marine...
Sondra Kantinis Shepherd, age
Sondra Kantinis Shepherd was born in Tuskegee, Ala. on May 26, 1931.
She was the only child of the late Carlotta Perry Shepherd and John...
Joyce Fullerton, age 76, of Tyrone
Mrs. Joyce "MawMaw" Fullerton, age 76, of Tyrone, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016.
She is survived by her husband, Bud Fullerton; son, Matt Witherow...
Catherine Lydia Truelsen, 93, of Fayetteville
Catherine Lydia Truelsen, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away March 2, 2016.
She lived a blessed life, devoted to her husband, children, and all of her...
Carol Ann Brownlee, 75, of Fayetteville
Carol Ann Brownlee, 75, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away March 6th, 2016.
She was the daughter of Cynthia and Ivy Jones of Tupelo, Miss....
Thomas P. Dutton, 58, of Jonesboro
Thomas P. Dutton, 58, of Jonesboro, passed away March 4, 2016.
He is preceded in death by his parents James and Doris Dutton.
He is...
Things to Do-March 11-May 28
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March 11
Starr’s Mill High School Fine Arts Department presents “Legally Blonde The Musical!” on March 11, 12 & 13 at Duke Auditorium at Starr’s...
Wasted money
I was 10 years old when World War II began. While there are a lot of things I remember, one of them keeps ringing...
Huddleston Hustle is April 16
This year’s Huddleston Hustle road race is Saturday, April 16, at Huddleston Elementary School.
The Kids' Fun Run (.5 mile) begins at 8 a.m. followed...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Treavor is a tail-wagging, curious yet calm, happy pointer/labrador retriever mix. He already knows how to sit when asked, and is a bit skinny...
Race is May 7
What would happen if communities rallied around families that are adopting? That’s what’s taking place in Coweta, Fayette and surrounding counties with RACE for...
Rose Society meets Mar. 28
The South Metro Rose Society will meet Monday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. at The Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville....
Art exhibit Mar. 10
Selected works from Margee Bright Ragland’s “Bright Illuminations” will be on display Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson...
Top administrators honored
Fayette County School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow and Deputy Superintendent Sam Sweat were given special recognition At AVPRIDE’s annual Diamonds in the Rough Reception.
Dr....
Students shine in Falcons contest
The Atlanta Falcons offered Georgia’s middle and high school students an opportunity to compete in the inaugural Black History Month Writing Contest during the...
Students prep for German diploma test
For the first time in Georgia, Level I of the German Language Certificate, otherwise known as Deutsches Sprachdiplom or “DSD,” is being offered to...
Yates legislative roundup
The House Majority Whip Report so perfectly explains how I have operated throughout my business and political life that I will quote it for...
Extension office hosts composting class
The Fayette County Extension office is hosting “Composting – An Inexpensive Soil Amendment,” a class scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 12, 10 a.m.-noon in the...
Shooting event May 21
The Coweta Community Foundation will host the Saturday Down South Sporting Clays and Southern Supper Saturday, May 21, 12:30-10 p.m. at Blalock Lakes Sporting...
Notable students and grads
Emma Paige Jaczko of Peachtree City has been selected to be a "student ambassador" for Brenau University. She will work with some of the...
Driver course at library
Cars have changed, and so have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Even the most experienced drivers can benefit...
Bridger to speak to scouts
Troop 175 will host special speaker Lt. Col. (ret.) Barry Bridger at an event scheduled for Monday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at the...
Easter egg hunt Mar. 26
The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Optimist Club of Peachtree City and the Peachtree City Fire Department is scheduled for Saturday, March...
FCDFES now on Facebook
The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services has recently launched its own Facebook page, designed to highlight the department, its people, its...
