Monthly Archives: April 2016
World War II observation plane crash-lands safely, no injuries
A vintage World War II military observation plane crash-landed safely April 30 in a pasture off Ellison Road in north Fayette County. The pilot...
Mist mountain
All now lay quiet in the small southern town. It was as if both the town and the mountain had given up fighting, fallen...
The secret to a long marriage
Someone asked me recently, “What is the secret to a long marriage?” I presume they asked me the question because, come September 6 of...
Candidates for superior court judge, commission report campaign funds
With less than a month to go before the primary elections, it’s getting easier to see which candidates are investing in themselves and how...
Commission ponders stop to politicking at meetings
Campaigning at Fayette County Board of Commissioners meetings will likely be curtailed in the very near future.
After the subject came up at the last...
Piedmont Fayette Hospital named as one of Top 50 best in U.S.
The results are in, and Piedmont Fayette is one of the country’s 50 best hospitals, according to Healthgrades America in a press announcement released...
Sandy Creek teacher Weinhardt named Fayette Teacher of Year
Suzette Weinhardt is the 2016 Fayette County Teacher of the Year, as announced by system Superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow.
Weinhardt, a math teacher at Sandy...
Students perform with ASO program
Four Fayette County music students were among the 25 members selected to participate in the 2015-2016 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent Development Program for African-American...
Students receive Tara Winds scholarships
The Tara Winds Scholarship Foundation has selected two Fayette County band students as among the 10 recipients of the 2016 Tara Winds Scholarship.
Rachel...
Community playground night is May 17
The MOMS Club, along with the Downtown Development Authority, will be hosting a community playground night Tuesday, May 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Church...
Cranford to speak to Rotary
The Coweta Fayette Rotary Club will host Coweta County Probate Judge Mary Cranford as its guest speaker Monday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at...
Burch race produces donation
Robert J. Burch Elementary School recently hosted its annual "Burch Bear Tracks" race to raise awareness, as well as funds, for the Juvenile Diabetes...
Fayette salutes teachers
To honor those who work to provide Fayette’s students with a world-class education, the Fayette County School System will recognize its educators during National...
Justice Center to close early for water meter repair
County officials announced that the Fayette County Justice Center will close for the day at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, so that Fayetteville can...
Notable students and grads
Forty-nine works of art created by 37 students were recently accepted to the 18th annual Juried Student Art Competition sponsored by Valdosta State University's...
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout Metropolitan Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes and...
Special program to mark Memorial Day
Fayette Senior Services will host a special program “In Honor of Memorial Day” Friday, May 27, 2:30-4 p.m. at its Fayetteville location (The Life...
Fayetteville citizens celebrate mural
A mural denoting the landscape of Fayetteville on the southwest corner of Lanier Avenue and Ga. Highway 85 was officially unveiled on April 22....
School for film-making skills now open at Pinewood
It has been in the works since 2015, and on April 26 the 15,000 sq. ft. soundstage of the Georgia Film Academy in Fayetteville...
Incumbent judges take heat in forum
Takeaways from judges’ forum
• Crawford: ‘I’m just Mack,’ not given to ‘snap judgments,’ try to be kind and patient
• Sanderson: Family lawyer disturbed by...
Sheriff, challenger differ on rules for issuing gun permits, use of no-knock warrants
Takeaways from forum for Fayette sheriff
• Babb: As ‘tip of the spear,’ have been transparent, fiscally conservative, have fought ‘to take back our streets’
•...
Coker, Hayes and Manning face off for open DA post
Takeaways from GOP district attorney forum
• Coker: ‘In the trenches’ and tried cases in all 4 counties of the circuit
• Hayes: Wrote the manual...
PTC’s alligator floats in for a photo
An alligator that took up residence in Peachtree City was first reported on April 5. The estimated 6-footer — informally dubbed Flat Creek Floyd...
Studying forgetfulness at May 6 meeting
“Figuring Out Forgetfulness” is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
The...
Grant to allow NICU upgrade
Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will get some upgraded equipment thanks to a $25,000 grant from Brave Beginnings, a program of...
A week to thank substitute teachers
It is not easy to take over a classroom from a permanent teacher and attempt to provide a valuable education; this is why Fayette...
Orchestra concert May 5 at SCHS
The Orchestras of Sandy Creek High School will host their annual Spring Concert Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m.
The SCHS performing arts venue –...
FSS participates in March for Meals
Fayette Senior Services, Inc. participated in the 2016 March for Meals national campaign this past month. Throughout the month of March, FSS invited government...
Local teacher is state TOTY finalist
State School Superintendent Richard Woods this week announced the finalists for Georgia's 2017 Teacher of the Year.
Martha Villanueva Milam, who teaches AP chemistry at...
Scott to host art competition
U.S. Rep. David Scott will host a special presentation Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Douglas County Courthouse Art Gallery on the third...
Aventure Aviation receives Global Impact Award
Aventure Aviation is the recipient of the seventh annual 2016 Global Impact Award. This year’s ceremony took place April 20 at the Global Impact...
School Nutrition Hero Week is May 2-6
Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, the Fayette County School System’s...
Lots of summer fun planned
Let your children explore their “wildness” learning about wildlife at a Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center summer camp. Camps accommodate ages 7-16 and offer everything...
Fayette student named to Tiger Twelve
Joe Zerkus of Fayetteville has been named to the LSU Tiger Twelve, an honor presented to 12 seniors by the LSU Office of the...
