Monthly Archives: August 2016
‘Instrumental Music Sunday’ observed this Sunday at COS
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will mark Instrumental Music Sunday on Aug. 28 at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services.
The Christ...
Daniel to be commissioned as new Stephen Ministry Leader
Tracee Daniel will be commissioned a Stephen Ministry Leader at all services Aug. 27-28 at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City.
After completing...
Raleigh Ringers to perform at PTCUMC this Saturday
Peachtree City United Methodist Church will host the nationally and internationally recognized Raleigh Ringers at the church, 225 Robinson Rd., on Saturday evening, Aug....
First Presbyterian PTC Women Attend Conference
The women at First Presbyterian Church in PTC attended the recent Montreat, N.C., Women’s Connection Conference. The conference, “Calm in the Chaos,” had keynote...
Learn how to be safe in dangerous situations at ‘Safety Summit’
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...
L. Edward Vaughan, 87, of Peachtree City
L. Edward Vaughan, 87, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was born in Black Wolfe, W.Va. on February...
Jerry Lane Davis, 76, of Newnan
Jerry Lane Davis, 76, of Newnan, passed away August 18, 2016.
Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Doug Davis and parents, Noah &...
Larry Jarvis Borton, 85, of Jonesboro
Mr. Larry Jarvis Borton, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2016.
He was born in Warsaw, Ind. to the late...
Earline Bates, 88, of Sharpsburg
Ms. Earline Bates, 88, of Sharpsburg passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. She was born May 22, 1928 in Brookhaven,...
Syble Sweat, of Peachtree City
Syble Sweat, of Peachtree City and Barrow County, Ga., passed away on August 18, 2016, at the age of 88. Everyone simply called her...
Millage to be considered at Sept. 1 meeting
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will convene a special called meeting Thursday, Sept. 1, to consider a resolution adopting the 2016 property tax...
Post 105 names annual award winner
Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion recently presented its 2016 Legionnaire of the Year Award to Ray Willcocks.
Willcocks, left, is shown with...
Foundation presents grant
The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,500 grant Aug. 8 to Life and Money Matters executive director-founder Michael Burt. It will be used to...
Piedmont-Kaiser contract extension finalized
Piedmont Healthcare announced that it has finalized a contract extension with Kaiser Permanente, which will ensure continued in-network access to all Piedmont Healthcare facilities...
Charity event coming Sept. 10
Committee members of the 2016 ClubCorp Charity Classic met recently to finalize details of their community event fundraiser scheduled for Sept. 10 at Flat...
FYLP inducts 50 Fayette high school students
Over 200 community leaders, students and family members attended the induction of 50 Fayette high school students into AVPRIDE’s 2016-2017 leadership program, Fayette Youth...
Ward is newest PCWASA board member
The Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority (PCWASA) welcomes William “Frank” Ward as its newest Board Member, following his appointment by the City Council...
GOP women to meet Sept. 1
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will convene a lunch meeting Thursday, Sept. 1, at 11:30 am at Crosstown Grille, 620 Crosstown Drive in...
Learn to prepare for life events
“Lunch & Learn: A Step Towards Prepared” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh...
License plate aimed at helping wildlife
If birds are singing in your yard and frogs are leaping in the local pond, it could be because one of Georgia’s most popular...
Loft living is coming to PTC
Businessman Dar Thompson’s residential and retail proposal at Lexington Circle received approval by the Peachtree City Council on Aug. 18 on a 4-1 vote.
The...
Say hello to the chief’s pigs: Patches and Peaches
The possible names for Peachtree City Police Chief Janet Moon’s two new mini-pigs poured in from across the city in recent weeks. Moon decided...
Tyrone taxes on the rise
The Mayor and Town Council of the town of Tyrone have announced their intention to increase the collection of property taxes in 2016. This...
Coweta lowers millage on some, but taxes still increase
The Coweta County Commission on Aug. 16 conducted the final public hearing on the 2016 millage rate that will result in higher average tax...
Senoia Rotary helps feed community
The Rotary Club of Senoia for 2016-2017 was recently awarded a Rotary District 6900 Designated Grant in the amount of $2,250. With those funds, the...
Blood supply emergency continues
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers faces emergency need for all blood types, and encourages the community to donate blood.
Summer is historically a slow time for...
Get tips to make photos great
“Picture Perfect Moments” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
The...
Candidate forums set
Fayette Visioning, in partnership with the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, Fayette County Democratic Party, Fayette County Issues Tea Party, Fayette County Republican Party and...
Native American Festival & Powwow set for Sept.
The Butts County Historical Society will be sponsoring the 27th Annual Native American Festival and Powwow the weekend of Sept. 10-11 at the Indian...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Mya is a marvelous DHS dilute torti. She might seem a little shy at first but will warm up quickly to love and affection....
Local student elected national officer
Helen Smith, graphic communications student at Sandy Creek High School, was elected to serve as national officer and Region II Vice President of the...
Off to college
The Coweta-Fayette Georgia Tech Club hosted the Annual Freshman and Transfer Student BBQ Sendoff Aug. 7 at the home of club president Linda Henson.
Retired...
Norton ordained at Evergreen Church
Tim Norton was ordained July 31 as the associate pastor of Evergreen Church. He was ordained in ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians.
In...
Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms bring ’80s and ’90s music to The Fred
The final show in the 2016 Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series will be Saturday, Aug. 27, at The Fred. The double headliner...
