Monthly Archives: March 2016
He rose again, you know!
I love the triumphant truth of Easter. Easter presents a message of loving sacrifice as Jesus died for us on the cross, but it...
Local churches announce Easter services and activities
With Easter just a few days away, Christian churches on the south side are busy finalizing plans for services during the conclusion of Lent...
Heritage presents ‘Myster E’ for Easter service
Heritage Christian Church’s Family Ministry invites local families to special Easter Sunday worship services on March 27 at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Kids from Kindergarten...
Cornerstone UMC’s Easter Drive-Thru starts tomorrow
Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan will again share its Easter Drive-Thru, “40 Hours that Changed the World,” beginning Thursday March 24, and continuing...
Blankets for foster care kids project seeking help
In support of an Eagle Scout Project helping foster care kids, ladies in the community are making blankets for local foster care kids. Members...
COS will offer Financial Peace University in April
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) beginning April 11 from 6:30 - 8 p.m....
Clergy, lay leaders invited to domestic violence discussion
Clergy and lay leaders are invited to a discussion on how faith communities are uniquely positioned to provide an effective and compassionate response to...
WinShape Camp returns to Heritage Christian July 11-15
Heritage Christian Church will again host WinShape camp, a week-long day camp experience for all completed first through ninth graders, July 11 to 15....
Religion Briefs 03/23/16
Free food available
The New Family of Christ Ministries will be giving out baskets of food on Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. until noon....
Things to Do-March 24-May 28
March
March 24
J.C. Booth Middle School’s drama department will present “CSI: Neverland” Thursday and Friday, March 24-25, at 7 p.m. at the McIntosh High School...
Seniors vs. millenials
In Fayette County recently, municipal authorities have suddenly become concerned with spending millions of dollars to accommodate a group of citizens who may or...
150 customers in south Fayette get ‘boil water’ notice
An 8-inch water main break on March 21 in the area of Ga. Highway 85 South, Seay Road and Old Senoia Road had Fayette...
Science Olympiad team bound for state
The Science Olympiad team at Kedron Elementary School placed first at the Fayette County Regional Olympiad March 12 at Whitewater High School. The squad...
Notable students and grads
Calvin Currie of Grantville graduated from Troy University during Term 3 of the 2015-2016 academic year. Currie attended TROY Online and graduated with the...
New facility unveiled
Rinnai, the number-one selling brand of tankless water heaters in the United States and Canada, has launched a state-of-the-art customer experience facility at its...
Candidate forum April 30
The Coweta County GOP and Coweta County Republican Women are sponsoring a candidate forum Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m.-noon at the Carnegie Library, 1...
Students take top spots in essay contest
Two students from Peeples Elementary are winners in the James Waldrop Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest.
Christian Boisen...
School receives grant
Peachtree City Elementary School enrichment teacher Brandi Thornton is the recipient of a grant from the Fayette Master Gardener Association.
The Association has donated funds...
Fashion show April 21
“A Day at the Races” fashion show and dinner is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 5:30-8 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Toby is a pointer-terrier mix with good manners who tries very hard to please. He has been homeless since December and his time is...
New PEO officers
The local chapter of PEO International recently installed new officers.
It is a philanthropic educational organization in which women celebrate the advancement of women -...
Group to meet April 7
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will be meeting for dinner Thursday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at Tim's Country Kitchen, 221 Banks Station...
Faith leaders invited to domestic violence discussion
Clergy and lay leaders are cordially invited to a discussion on how faith communities are uniquely positioned to provide an effective and compassionate response...
Shakespeare event March 22
In preparation for the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, former Newnan Theatre Company Artistic Director (and founder) Dale Lyles will give...
Art students bound for state event
Two McIntosh High art students took first place honors in their divisions at the Peachtree City Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase, and will advance...
Grant awarded to Peeples
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Georgia Council for the Arts has selected Peeples Elementary as a recipient of its new Vibrant Communities grant....
Lucky menu items for St. Patrick’s Day
School cafeterias served up the Luck of the Irish to students throughout the school system in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Menu items included lucky...
Student garden taking shape
Robert J. Burch Elementary School, partnering with their School Partners in Education and a Master Gardener, recently gave Burch Bears a chance to grow...
Concert series announced
The Southern Ground Amphitheater has just finalized the lineup for the 2016 Summer Concert Series and “is excited to continue the amphitheater’s long-standing tradition...
Children’s Village operates Safe Place program
National Safe Place Network has announced March 20-26 as National Safe Place Week. The nationally recognized week serves to increase awareness about the Safe...
Free travel tips
“Come Fly Away” is the title of the program scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 11 a.m.-noon at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The...
Yates legislative report
Here is the latest report from state Rep. John Yates:
“We continue to be rather busy as we must wrap up the 40 day session...
On Patrol in PTC — March 4–7
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (March 4–7).
Snack attack — Police...
Sewer expansion to Tyrone moves forward
There were no public comments and little discussion prior to the March 17 adoption by the Peachtree City Council of a resolution to develop...
