Monthly Archives: March 2016
German students pass exam
For the first time in Georgia, Level I of the German Language Certificate, otherwise known as Deutsches Sprachdiplom or “DSD,” was offered to students...
Kedron wins Science Olympiad
Young scientists from elementary schools across the Fayette County School District recently converged on Whitewater High to compete in the Fayette County Elementary Science...
Event set for April 21
A nonprofit organization known as Fayette County Grandparents and Kin Raising Children is hosting a special event next month for grandparents, connected caregivers, relatives...
Market Day is back for 2016
Main Street Newnan has announced that its monthly Market Day season will kick off this weekend. The market will be hosted Saturday, April 2,...
Road advisories for Peachtree City
Peachtree City officials have announced some road and path closures as well as construction advisories for the area in the coming weeks.
Several paths around...
Dream comes true for 96-year-old woman
Clem Ferguson, a 96-year-old resident at Christian City, joined new hires at Delta Air Lines’ In-Flight Training Center last week to fulfill her lifelong...
Sale set for April 2
The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department’s 15th annual Spring Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kiwanis Park,...
Shakeup ahead for Fayetteville Police Department?
Expert to City Council: Flatten the command structure, eliminate the position of major, solve conflict between Chief Scott Pitts and his second-in-command
The Fayetteville Police...
Easter in a divided country
I love Easter! I love the flowers and trees coming into bloom. I love the sunshine and the return of warmer air. I love...
If you are offended, you are weak!
Baseball used to be America’s pastime, but that has given way to the pervasive practice of being offended.
America has allowed itself to become lost...
How to plug some of these tax leaks
Why do we even need taxes? To pay for government services, of course, because not many government workers receive free groceries or free electricity,...
Must terrorism be new normal?
Are the increasing incidents of terrorist attacks in Europe the “new normal”? Must Europeans and Americans become resigned to the inevitability of regular jihadist...
Tax reform is a needed boost for Georgia’s economy
The Georgia Senate deserves a hearty congratulations for approving a pro-growth tax reform March 16 that would reduce Georgia’s marginal personal income tax rate...
If life were fair . . .
It happened, I suppose, when I was in the fourth grade. That is my first strong recollection of the unfairness of life.
It was a...
George Henry Allen, II, 79, of Tyrone
George Henry Allen, II, 79, of Tyrone passed away on March 24, 2016. He was born on February 7, 1937 in Port Huron, Mich....
Barbara Goldsberry of Peachtree City
Mrs. Barbara Goldsberry of Peachtree City passed away March 25, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Roy Goldsberry and...
Hazel Britt Mitchell, 95, of Fayetteville
Hazel Britt Mitchell, 95, of Fayetteville passed away on March 26, 2016. She was born in Lawrenceville, Ga. on March 11, 1921 to William...
Nadine K. Hereth, age 97, of Peachtree City
Mrs. Nadine K. Hereth, age 97, of Peachtree City passed away Monday, March 28, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hereth...
Sarah Elizabeth Rivers, age 97
Sarah Elizabeth Rivers, 97, of Fayetteville passed away on March 27, 2016.
She was born in Fayetteville, Ga. on September 10, 1918 to Benjamin Wyatt...
Final word on seniors
I have been trying for the past four years to influence local businesses to accommodate the seniors in Fayette County, especially those with a...
Things to Do-April 1-May 28
April
April 1
“Flies at the Well: The Trial of the Killer John Wallace” is now open.
Performance dates are April 1-3 at the Wadsworth Auditorium in...
Dredging complete, lake refill begins
While the dredging of Lake Peachtree is officially complete and refilling of the lake has begun (the level rose by 18 inches last Thursday),...
New kiosk at Tyrone Garden
The Tyrone Garden 30290 is getting a new information kiosk, thanks to an Eagle Scout project headed by Spencer Kuhn of Troop 181. The...
Egg hunt winners announced
Between 475 and 500 children attended the Peachtree City Optimist Club/Peachtree City Fire Department’s annual Easter egg hunt March 26 at Shakerag Park. Those...
Hoshizaki recognized by EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Hoshizaki America, Inc. with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award...
County GOP hosts U.S. Senate candidates
The community is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Party monthly breakfast meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 2, at 8:30 a.m.
Featured speakers will...
Dozens of faith leaders attend training
The Griffin Judicial Circuit Domestic Violence Task Force held a community-wide training on domestic violence March 24 at the Fayette Chamber of Commerce. The...
The two Dr. Matwicks
Kelsi and Keri Matwick, identical twins from Peachtree City, were each awarded their PhDs in linguistics from the University of Florida last week.
They graduated...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Eli is a sweet, shy young creamsicle kitty who has finally been moved to the adoption floor at Animal Control. He is not even...
Notable students
Jessica West of Senoia was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society...
On Patrol in PTC — March 11-19
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (March 11–19).
But isn’t racing a...
Celebration of the season
Cornerstone United Methodist Church member Mike Ferrante plays the role of Jesus at the empty tomb, the site of the resurrection. It is one...
After leaving restaurant, woman charged with numerous violations
An Atlanta woman was recently charged with multiple violations after an incident at a Peachtree City restaurant and a subsequent traffic accident on Ga....
Man turns himself in for Tyrone armed robbery
A Jonesboro man turned himself to authorities on March 20 after multiple warrants were issued against him in connection with a November incident in...
