Monthly Archives: August 2016
David B. Kerlin, Sr., age 64
Funeral services for David B. Kerlin, Sr., age 64, of St. Simons Island, Ga., formerly of Woodland, was held on Sunday, August 7, 2016,...
Waiting on God is hard work
I’m not the most patient person in the world, I confess, and I hate to get behind pokey drivers. And I hate to sit...
Religion Briefs 08/10/16
Hartford UMC’s revival starts tonight
Hartford United Methodist Church (UMC) will hold its Summer Revival from Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 10-12, at 7:30 p.m. nightly. ...
Schedule changes at COS in PTC
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City announces a schedule change: Contemporary Worship returns to 10:50 a.m. each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.
On...
Church provides gardens to help students learn
Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone is literally surrounded by public schools — R.J. Burch Elementary, Flat Rock Middle School, and Sandy Creek High...
GriefShare starts at Dogwood tonight
Dogwood Church, 975 Ga. Highway 74 North in Tyrone, will offer a GriefShare support group on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 p.m. beginning...
VBS teaches about giving to others
Fayette Presbyterian VBS kids collected supplies for the Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic during their Surf Shack VBS in July. Shown above, first row (L-R), Broecks...
Fayetteville First UMC offers GriefShare starting August 22
Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will offer a new 13-week GriefShare session for those who are seeking to heal from grief and find resources...
Learn to be safe in dangerous situations
National Heights Baptist Church will host the Fayette Safety Summit on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants may register at...
Dávila-Wilcox wedding
Dr. Ronald and Victoria Wilcox of Peachtree City announce the marriage of their son, Ross Carl Wilcox, to Sarai Elora Dávila, daughter of Alex...
Things to Do-Aug.11-Sept. 24
Things to do
August 11
The Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club will be hosting an evening meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the Fayette Republican Party...
Celebrating a four-star general
I was privileged this past Saturday to attend the celebration of life of the late four star general, William James Livsey.
It was held at...
Free extension class Aug. 30
An extension class on “Cool Season Turfgrass & Beauty Tips for Warm Season Grasses” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 30, 10:00 a.m.–noon at 140...
Road work to impact traffic
Two ongoing projects in Peachtree City will affect motorists temporarily, according to city officials.
For a WASA sewer line project, work continues along Tower Road,...
Free movie night Aug. 19
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be shown Friday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on Willowbend Road in Peachtree City.
The...
Tunnel maintenance ongoing
Peachtree City’s contractor is performing tunnel maintenance that requires several path tunnels to close temporarily, according to city officials.
Work will be performed at night,...
Georgia Singers set auctions this weekend
The Georgia Singers Company will be holding auditions Aug. 13, 14, and 16 for ages 8 - young adults for “The Wizard of Oz.”
Musical...
Promise Place recruiting volunteer speakers
Promise Place - the nonprofit agency serving victims of domestic violence and their children in Fayette, Spalding, Pike, and Upson counties - needs volunteers...
Volunteers sought for Planning Commission
Peachtree City is accepting applications from for two members and one alternate seat for its Planning Commission.
To qualify, applicants must have lived in Peachtree...
Learn about the film industry in Ga.
“Hollywood in Georgia” is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12, 2-3 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services, Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
Get...
Foundation awards grant to A Friend’s House
The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $5,000 grant July 26 to executive director Gary Wright and development director Nan Jenkins of A Friend’s House....
Coweta Pets of the Week
Lucinda is a lovable female domestic short-hair who was picked up from Robin Hood Drive off Roscoe Road and not reclaimed. She was pregnant...
‘Midtown’ Chick-fil-A is set to re-open
The newly remodeled Peachtree City Midtown Chick-fil-A restaurant will open Aug. 11, providing a chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A meals for...
Off to regionals
Peachtree City Police Chief Janet Moon gave a pep talk to the city's LIttle League before they left for Warner Robbins Wednesday. The team's...
Seeking help from above
A July 31 meeting supporting local law enforcement was held at Peachtree City Christian Church that included law enforcement leaders from across Fayette County....
Coweta residents are OK with tax hike
The Coweta County Commission held an Aug. 2 public hearing on the 2016 millage rate that would lead to higher average tax bills ranging...
Design work approved for new right turn on Fischer Road
Retail construction activity in the Fischer Crossing area will soon ramp up. With it, plans were approved Aug. 2 for a design and engineering...
Hospital to sponsor festival
The Hogansville Charitable Trust has announced Piedmont Newnan Hospital as the sponsoring partner of the 19th annual Hogansville Hummingbird Festival, scheduled for Oct. 15-16.
“We...
Pet adoptions every weekend
Looking for a cat, kitten, or dog? Check out Fayette Humane Society’s lovable, adoptable pets on display at the Peachtree City PetSmart every weekend...
‘Lost squadron’ story to be told at CAF event
The story of the Greenland Expedition Society resulted in the discovery and recovery of a World War II P-38 fighter that had been buried...
Getting a jump start on college
About 200 students who will be juniors and seniors this year, along with their parents, attended McIntosh High’s College Jump Start Program to get...
Teachers look at high-demand careers and how to prepare students for them
Career and technical education teachers from the Fayette County School System spent part of their pre-planning meeting with Jamie Jordan, program manager of Georgia’s...
Exercise info at Sept. 12 meeting
“You Don’t Know Squats” is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh...
New hunting regs available online and in print
Beginning this month, the 2016-2017 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available online and in print, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’...
