Daily Archives: April 27, 2016
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...
