Monthly Archives: June 2016
River journey begins Saturday
More than 400 people will hit the Conasauga River this Saturday as part of Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia 2016. The canoe and kayak...
Vigil for Orlando victims set
There will be a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of the Orlando shooting.
It is scheduled for Saturday, June 18, 7-8:30 p.m. in front of...
Learn about FD at July 20 meeting
“Fire Rescue Heroes” is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
Deputy...
Walk with a Doc this weekend
Community members are invited to participate in Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s June Walk with a Doc featuring Elizabeth Moore, MD, FACOG. The walk will take...
Officials praise balloon event
The first ever “Balloons Over Fayette” sponsored by Fayette County was dubbed a huge success by county officials.
County departments, vendors and scores of volunteers...
Notable students and grads
Amy Joy Diffenderfer of Peachtree City was named to Dean's List at Anderson University.
Kyndal Kearns of Fayetteville traveled to Italy this summer as part...
On Patrol in PTC — May 17–30
The following general summaries of some daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (May 17–30).
No skateboards in...
Summer off to cruel start in Peachtree City
Peachtree City on June 5 saw 11 reports of entering auto at residences on Cloister Drive, Rolling Green and Walnut Grove.
The 11 entering auto...
Coweta man found dead in quarry
A nighttime unauthorized entry at the quarry owned by Vulcan Materials in northeast Coweta County led to the death of a Coweta man whose...
Senoia cops get a free ATV
Residents of Senoia may have recently seen a new police vehicle around town and at civic events. It’s a Yamaha EPS 4X4 donated by...
Fayette buses get new ‘barn’ for home
The long-planned relocation of the Fayette County School system transportation facility on Goza Road adjacent to Whitewater High School is now a reality. The...
Mini-roundabout coming to busy road intersection
The intersection of Ga. highways 54 and 16 on Shaprsburg’s south side has long been a traffic-clogged area. the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT)...
Church wins UMC excellence award
Cornerstone United Methodist Church received the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church's "Church of Excellence in Mission" last week in Athens during...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Cuba is a cute domestic short hair, just a tiny kitten who is only a couple months old - full of love and ready...
Take a motorcycle or scooter to work
The Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) and the Department of Driver Services (DDS) are encouraging motorcycle riders to ride to work Monday, June 20.
This...
Citizens Fire Academy registration underway
Peachtree City Fire Rescue is inviting participants to come out and experience its next Citizens Fire Academy beginning Aug. 2. It is open to...
Lunch on the Lawn this Friday
Fayetteville Main Street, along with Prime Bridal and Events, is hosting the second Lunch on the Lawn of 2016 this Friday, June 17. It...
Local Eagle Scout wins highest conservation award
In the last 100 years more than two million scouts have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, but in that same time period only...
Learn about FSS July 13
“Get to Know Fayette Senior Services” is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 1-1:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place,...
Learn about balance and health
Piedmont Fayette Fitness Center will present a one-hour “Better Balance” seminar Wednesday, June 15, at 1 p.m. in the Floy Farr Room of the...
Traffic accident claims life of Sharpsburg man
A June 10 traffic collision at Fischer Road and Ga. Highway 54 in east Coweta County resulted in one fatality and the injury to...
Lesson from a sick bed
Last week, I was sick. I mean really sick. So sick that in four days, I dropped 18 pounds. In fact, I didn’t eat...
Summertime memories
Summertime memories. Everyone has them. Some are good like falling face first into a cold slice of watermelon, performing flips off of rope swings...
Asher Alexander McCann, age 2
October 22, 2013 – June 5, 2016
IN LOVING MEMORY
Donald L. Ventura of Peachtree City
Donald L. Ventura of Peachtree City, Ga., age 87, formally of Succasunna, N.J. passed away on June 7th after a short illness.
Born and raised...
Peggy Jean Harrison, age 78
Peggy Jean Harrison, age 78, succumbed to cancer after a lengthy illness. She was born in Nashville, Tenn. and was a long term resident...
Herman Joseph Popwell, 81, of Newnan
Mr. Herman Joseph “Joe” Popwell, 81, of Newnan, previously of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
He was born in Clanton, Alabama to Mary...
Mr. Fred B. Sullivan, III, of Tyrone
Mr. Fred B. Sullivan, III, of Tyrone, passed away June 9, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick B. Sullivan, Jr. and...
Meet the mayor July 12
“Meeting with the Mayor” is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 9-10 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center...
Morning at the market
Master Gardener Extension Volunteers will staff a booth at the Peachtree City Farmers Market every other Wednesday morning throughout the summer, and one Saturday...
Harbin speaks at ceremony
State Sen. Marty Harbin (R–Tyrone) spoke May 30 at a Memorial Day ceremony in Fayette County to commemorate and honor our country’s fallen soldiers.
“It...
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 South Express Lanes...
Notable students and grads
Ashley Akerson of Fayetteville was named to the Dean’s List at Union University.
Yorubah Bambarah Banks of Fairburn was named to the Dean's List at...
Northgate student wins scholarship
Northgate High School student Ashleigh Ryan recently won the esteemed Walter Harrison Scholarship, an award sponsored by Georgia’s 41 electric co-ops.
She was one of...
