Monthly Archives: August 2016
Store of memories
There is a country store that sets in the middle of hundreds of acres of farm land embedded with hardwoods and pines that have...
Keep Obama for one more year
My liberal son-in-law and I had a discussion this weekend in which we both agreed on one point in particular about the current political...
Fix America; elect more progressives
If the health of the economy is the major election issue, and it is, then electing Republicans to office is the last thing we...
Piedmont Hospital response to United contract stalemate
It’s no secret that healthcare is incredibly complex. While we wish the complexities only existed around our expert physicians thoughtfully diagnosing and caring for...
Guarding the border: Another immigrant’s story
If I’m labeled a racist (I’m not) by some, so be it. I don’t like criminals, therefore whenever I attempt to hire someone I...
Radio wrong choice for F’ville downtown
I just read your article about plans to bring a radio station to the Fayetteville Square. While radio advertising is nice to promote Fayetteville,...
Politics at checkout counter
I went to my local supermarket proudly wearing my “Make America Great Again” camo hat.
The lines were long. I spotted the “12 items or...
Muslim immigration to U.S.: Look at the actual facts
America is a melting pot, especially when compared to other nations around the world, including Europe. My own father and all four of my...
Advocating for ‘one man with a gun’
In his recent letter to the paper, Rich Miller made the argument against “one man with a gun” and pointed out what he believes...
Sunday School is still cool
Yes, Sunday School is still cool, and it is time for “Rally Day” in our churches, so I want again to enlist your full...
Religion Briefs 08/17/16
Final drive-in movie is Aug. 19
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will host its final Golf Cart Drive-In Movie for the community on Aug....
PTC’s Midwest Food Bank breaks ground for expansion
Midwest Food Bank – Georgia Division in Peachtree City is expanding to better serve nonprofit organizations working in the fight against hunger. The building...
COS Lutheran announces events for the coming week
All are invited to upcoming events at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City.
Teachers will be blessed at all services Saturday and Sunday,...
Learning about serving
Heritage Christian Church Kids in Flight learned more about serving others on Sunday, July 24. Rhonda Pennypacker took them to the Garden of Eatin’...
Enjoy free outdoor movie Friday
Providence United Methodist Church invites the community to a free Outdoor Movie Night from 6:30 - 10 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 19.
Providence’s new senior...
Fayetteville First UMC will offer GriefShare starting Aug. 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 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...
DivorceCare, DivorceCare for Kids to start at Providence Sept. 6
Providence United Methodist Church will offer DivorceCare for adults and DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K), for 5-12 year old children, on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m....
St. Christopher’s annual Greek Fest set for Sept. 17 in PTC
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church will have its annual Greek Fest Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force Hangar at Falcon...
Hurt Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hurt will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21, 2016.
The couple married in Ben Hill and have spent most...
Dorothy L. Tucker Quinn Zimmerman Rhodes of Peachtree City
Dorothy L. Tucker Quinn Zimmerman Rhodes of Peachtree City, Ga., at the age of 93, passed away on August 5, 2016.
She was preceded in...
Barbara Geneva Center Marsh, 81, of Fayetteville
Barbara Geneva Center Marsh, 81, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on August 15, 2016.
She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 28, 1935...
Lois Kolyer Gregory, 85, of Peachtree City
Lois Kolyer Gregory, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at her home in Peachtree City, Ga., surrounded by her family.
She was the...
Santos Rodriguez, age 97
Santos Rodriguez passed away August 8, 2016. He was born March 16, 1919 in Camaguey, Cuba.
The son of Dr. and Mrs. Santos Rodriguez, he...
Donald Franklin Bradford, Jr., 67, of Sharpsburg
Donald Franklin Bradford, Jr., 67, of Sharpsburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2016.
He was born on January 15, 1949 to Donald Franklin,...
Edna Whaley, of Fayetteville
Longtime Fayetteville resident, Edna Whaley, passed away on Aug. 14, 2016, at her home on Sandy Creek Road. Her final days were spent at...
GreekFest is Sept. 17
Peachtree City GreekFest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force Hangar at Falcon Field.
Tickets are...
Local teen works GOP convention
Sicily Stanton, who has just begun her senior year at Whitewater High School, had a unique summer experience as a page at the Republican...
Meet author Oct. 1
Author David William Allman will have a book signing for his newest work, “Acorns to Wheat,” scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, 1-2:30 p.m. in...
Get info to reduce falls
“A Matter of Balance” is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh...
CERT training starts in Sept.
The Peachtree City Police Department will be hosting a Adult Community Emergency Response Team class beginning Sept. 15. The classes will be held each...
Grant presented to women’s charity
The Heritage Community Foundation recently presented a $5,000 grant to April LaLand-Sentmanat, chief executive officer of Woman-2-Woman & Associates, Inc.
The funds will be used...
GCA sets concert series
Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, has announced the concert schedule for 2016-2017, its tenth anniversary season.
The season theme...
Civitans give $5,200 to JSS
The Fayette County Civitan Club presented a check for $5,200 to Joseph Sams School during its Aug. 11 regular meeting. The check was accepted...
