Monthly Archives: May 2016
Bus drivers advance in competition
Veteran school bus drivers Michael Dixon and Jimmy Poole took the top two placements in the Fayette County School Bus Safety Competition, also known...
Commissioning at UNG
Ryan J. McGaughey is shown receiving a Certificate of Commendation and his first set of "gold bars" from Major Ray Chastain, US Army Retired,...
Cobra has landed
The landing of a Cobra helicopter was one of the highlights of last week’s second annual Peachtree City Invitational Golf Tournament, a fundraiser to...
WASA provides work-based learning internship
The future of civil engineering is bright, if the most recent intern to work at the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority (PCWASA) is...
AYWS sets final concert of season
The Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, the premier honor wind ensemble for high school youth in the Atlanta metropolitan area, will perform its final concert...
Helping loved ones transition from driver’s seat
“Retirement from Driving” is scheduled for Friday, May 20, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
This...
Snowball pool party
A long, long time ago on a familiar street not so far away it happened. The pool party in Neighbor Thomas’ backyard was to...
DEealing with clutter
The other night I was looking for something in my home office. He more I looked, the more files I went through. In fact,...
Dr. Carl Ulbrich, DO, 67, of Peachtree City
Dr. Carl Ulbrich, DO, 67, of Peachtree City, Ga., died unexpectedly, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his home.
Carl was born January 5, 1949 in...
Ollie Ree Peacock, 91, of Peachtree City
Ollie Ree Peacock, 91, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away May 11, 2016. She was born in Andulusia, Ala., the daughter of the late...
Officer assists in saving life of student
The efforts of teachers and public safety officers on May 12 saved the life of a 19-year-old student at the Joseph Sams School in...
North Fayette traffic collision claims life of Atlanta man
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a May 12 traffic fatality on Milam Road in north Fayette County that claimed the life of...
Southern musical history discussed May 19
“Is It True What They Say About Dixie? Southern History Through Song” is the title of a program by the Newnan Coweta Historical Society...
Cleanup event is May 21
Keep Newnan Beautiful will be hosting its local “Great American Cleanup” event in conjunction with Keep America Beautiful Saturday May 21, 8 a.m.-noon. It...
Notable students and grads
The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Britain Ingram of Fayetteville for the NBCC Minority Fellowship...
This weekend’s road 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, I-285,...
Fayette PRC receives grant
The Heritage Community Foundation presented a grant to Luci Hough, director of the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center (FPRC). The $1,600 grant will be used...
Fayette sailor honored
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Kersan Sorhaindo of Fayetteville receives the Sailor of the Day award from Capt. Greg Huffman, USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74)...
Bermuda official visits local schools
Bermuda Secretary of Education Valerie Robinson-James visited two of Fayette’s “Leader in Me” elementary schools to see first-hand how they are using the program...
Garden safety at May 16 meeting
“A Garden of Trust” is scheduled for Monday, May 16, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh...
Memory screenings May 17
Fayette Senior Services will offer memory screenings Tuesday, May 17, 1-4 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail).
Memory loss,...
Chorale to perform May 14
The Southern Crescent Chorale makes its 13th appearance at the Southern Ground Amphitheater with the music of Frank Sinatra at the “Ol Blue Eyes”...
PTC teen lands major movie role
Jessi Case, 16, grew up in PTC, acting since 5
Fayette County’s ties to Hollywood can be seen in more than one of the top...
The Walking Dead cast members lend a hand in PTC traffic collision
Two members of the cast of “The Walking Dead” came to the assistance of motorists in Peachtree City involved in a May 12 traffic...
State track champions crowned
Two athletes from Fayette County came home with state championships from last weekend’s GHSA state track meet in Albany.
Alyssa LeClaire of McIntosh won both...
Local team wins tournament
A travel basketball team made up of Fayette County athletes, the ELW South Future Stars, won the North Forsyth Shootout YBOA tournament.
On the bottom...
FCHS Tiger to play college basketball
Jaylon Cheffin of Fayette County High signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Toccoa Falls College.
He is pictured with mother Karen Gullatte,...
Camp registration underway
The Starr’s Mill Panthers will be hosting their 2016 Volleyball Camp June 6-8 from 12:30-3:00 p.m. It is open to rising 2nd-9th grade girls...
Your tax bill likely will be higher this fall, maybe much higher
The Great Recession is over: Average Fayette home values increase 8.5% over last year; some readers report assessments rise 15% to over 25%
Fayette County...
State to evict Flat Creek Floyd from PTC home; alligator to be relocated
Say goodbye to Flat Creek Floyd, the popular in-city alligator. You liked him too much.
The notoriety received by the alligator that took up residence...
Fayette high schools lag Coweta scores; elementaries are 13th best
Middle schools 18th best in state; but high schools 56th out of 180 systems
Fayette high schools’ most recent test scores lagged those in neighboring...
Congressional candidates unite against IRS, tax code
Takeaways from District 3 forum
• ANDERS — ‘What you see is what you get’; no political experience but will bring leadership.
• CRANE — ‘Our...
Hello, Dolly, it’s nice to have you back
The May 5 meeting of the Peachtree City Council came with a proclamation recognizing long-time resident Dolly Morgan on her 100th birthday.
Morgan was at...
63% of all PTC crimes are thefts, 11% burglaries
The Peachtree City Council as part of the continuing series of workshops for 2016 met May 3 to hear reports such as those dealing...
