Monthly Archives: May 2016
Schools can afford 1 mill for taxpayers
In a recent letter to the editor, Neil Sullivan expressed concern about lowering Fayette County’s school millage rate by one mill, saying that the...
Reader examines schools’ spending
Last week I objected to a tax decrease proposal by Fayette County Board of Education Chairwoman Marion Key, given the reductions in classroom staff...
Reader implores F’ville to deny hospital-area apartments
I am imploring the Fayetteville City Council to turn down Brad Bradford’s request for a 254-unit apartment project near the Fayette Hospital. Please consider...
Readers express shock, dismay at high tax assessments
Tax assessment increases
Our tax assessment went up 46 percent!
Definitely appealing, especially since the recent sales on the block are consistent with the countywide 9...
Richard Frederick Apel
Richard Frederick Apel died at Kindred LaFayette Nursing home on April 30, 2016 from natural causes. He was 91.
Mr. Apel was born on September...
Corwin S. Freeman Jr, 68, of Peachtree City
Corwin S. Freeman Jr, 68, of Elgin, Ill., and Peachtree City, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016.
He was born in Elmhurst,...
Nell M. Huffman, 91, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Nell M. Huffman, 91, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on May 16, 2016 in Kennesaw, Ga. after an extended illness.
She was born in...
Marc Dobens Pelletier, 57, of Fayetteville
Marc Dobens Pelletier, 57, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 10, 2016, at the Emory University Hospital/Hospice Midtown...
Elizabeth Rae Stallings age 53
Mrs. Elizabeth (Beth) Rae Stallings age 53 passed away in peace while at Grady Memorial Hospital on May 13, 2016.
Beth was born in New...
Things to Do-May 20-June 11
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May 20
“Retirement from Driving” is scheduled for today from 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive)....
School names
The names of some of our schools have deep ties to our county or to this area.
The name Fayette or Fayetteville come from the...
PTC gas leak causes massive traffic delays
Update: 1:12 p.m. - One westbound lane and both eastbound lanes of Ga. Highwy 54 in Peachtree City between Peachtree Parkway and Stevens Entry...
Community Day is May 21
The North Fayette Community Association, Inc. and Liberty Baptist Church are co-sponsoring Community Day at Kenwood Park this Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
This...
Cleanup initiative set for May 21
Uniting for a Cleaner Fayetteville is an initiative focusing on picking up debris and litter strewn along the side of streets in the city...
McGraw awarded scholarship
The Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association, a community-based organization composed of alumnae from National Panhellenic Conference member fraternities, awarded MacKenzie McGraw, a rising Senior at...
Student selected for AgDiscovery program
Sandy Creek High ninth-grader John McDaniel will spend two weeks this summer at South Carolina State University learning about careers in agribusiness as a...
Award nominations deadline is June 1
Do you know someone who has done outstanding work using, preserving, or making historical records more accessible? Think about the historical or genealogical society,...
Notable students and grads
Recent graduates from Ohio Christian University include Annetti Anderson of Fairburn (master of business administration), Juanita Cole of Fairburn (associate of arts in Biblical...
Area cyclists invited to Ride of Silence
The Ride of Silence, now in its 16th year, will take place Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in Peachtree City and several hundred...
WHS students cited by Post 105
At this year's Whitewater High School senior awards ceremony, two graduating seniors were recognized by Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion with...
CAF series examines role of L-Birds
The many roles of liaison aircraft will be discussed May 21 in the third monthly Living History program presented by the Commemorative Air Force...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Ruby is a cute chocolate lab mix about nine months old who already knows how to sit for a treat. ID # A032382. Kennel...
On Patrol in PTC — April 29–May 5
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (April 29–May 5).
Let this one...
New interstate interchange to open in Coweta in 2019
It has been 20 years since the plan for an interchange at Interstate 85 and Poplar Road in Coweta County was born. Groundbreaking for...
Golf cart theft arrest made
A Peachtree City man was arrested May 9 on multiple charges including burglary and the theft of two golf carts and an automobile.
Kenneth B....
Coweta’s test scores beat state average
Scores from the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) for the 2014-2015 school year showed the Coweta County School System ranking above Fayette...
City gets an overview of recreation in PTC
The Peachtree City Council as part of the continuing series of workshops for 2016 met May 3 to hear reports such as those pertaining...
Howard Road construction soon to end
A supplemental contract to the Howard Road realignment project near Senoia was approved May 10 by the Coweta County Commission. The project is expected...
Perfect day
Market Day held on May 7 in downtown Newnan attracted the customary large crowds intent on shopping under perfect skies. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Congrats!
Janice Dukes (right) was honored by Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa Fleisch at the May 5 council meeting for her 15 years service working in...
Library to host authors May 22
The Peachtree City Library will be hosting a number of local authors Sunday, May 22, for a round table discussion about their works and...
Weather station enhances science class
Weather affects everyone, so knowing how weather forms, and understanding weather forecasts and why they are essential is important.
A weather station that has...
Monkees kick off summer concerts
The fun begins Saturday, May 21, when the Lexus of South Atlanta Summer concert series at The Fred brings the 50th Anniversary Tour of...
Convention attendees from Fayette
Fayette County members of Georgia Gamma Epsilon, Alpha Delta Kappa, recently attended the State Convention in Athens.
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization...
