Monthly Archives: September 2016
Intro to FSS coming Oct. 4
“Get to Know Fayette Senior Services” is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 1:30-2 p.m. at the organization’s Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203...
Lake Kedron to be closed for filming on Saturday
Fayette County on Thursday advised that Lake Kedron will be closed to the public from Saturday, September 17 at 7:00 a.m. through Sunday, September...
PTC man arrested on assault charge
A Peachtree City man on Sept. 14 was arrested at his home on aggravated assault charges following an altercation with a man selling pine...
‘Don’t mess with the money’
Some on BoE want to delay student verification until after state funding headcount; 4,500 kids still unverified as Fayette residents
The Fayette County School System...
School board takes virtual trip to Rio
Teachers and students from Rising Starr Middle School showed off a new learning tool to the Fayette County Board of Education on Sept. 6....
Burger King can’t have it their way
Planning Commission nixes new fast-food addition to PTC’s southside, cites developer-homeowners agreement on drive-thru limit
A proposal to construct a Burger King restaurant in the...
Help wanted: School bus drivers
The Fayette County Board of Education will soon consider ways to recruit and retain bus drivers who are often in short supply.
Recommendations on Sept....
Back on the farm again this weekend
The south Fayette County community of Inman will be taking a step back in time this weekend with the old-time activities that make up...
Fayetteville Police named it ‘Po Po Car Show’
Crowds turned out on Sept. 10 to see a host of unbelievable vehicles at the “Po Po Car Show,” organized by the Fayetteville chapter...
Commission begins overhaul of comprehensive plan
Final product will be blueprint for future growth and development
County officials conducted the first required public hearing on the update of the Fayette County...
Fayette Commission topics: Process and politeness
While the most recent meeting of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners was not nearly as contentious as the previous one, commissioners reiterated their...
PTC Council to hear spillway report
The agenda for the Sept. 15 meeting of the Peachtree City Council will be as brief as any this year. The only item beyond...
PTC first responders display their gear
More than 1,500 people arrived at Huddleston Elementary School on Sept. 11 for National Night Out hosted by the Peachtree City Police Department and...
Standing together in Fayetteville on 9/11
More than 500 people attended the “Fayetteville Will Never Forget” ceremony held on Sept. 11 on the grounds of the old courthouse. The faith-based...
Putting together a winning season
The Whitewater Lady Wildcats varsity volleyball team celebrates after a recent victory.
The team started the season with 23 straight wins and had a 25-3...
Football recap and look ahead
East Coweta is 3-0 after a 42-0 win over LaGrange. The Indians have outscored their opponents 125-13 this season. They host North Cobb Friday.
Northgate...
FCHS to induct HOF class
The Fayette County High School Distinguished Alumni and Sports Hall of Fame will be conducting this year’s induction ceremonies Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15.
Inductees...
Notable students and grads
Mina Alvi of Peachtree City joined more than 1,700 freshmen when Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute began classes Aug. 29.
Sarah Buckalew of Fayetteville received the Ann-Marie...
Gift to benefit NICU
Thanks to a generous gift from Coweta-Fayette EMC’s Operation Round-Up to the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, moms with infants in the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Neonatal...
Programs for new moms this weekend
Two classes scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital are designed to help mothers caring for their babies.
“Breastfeeding Basics” provides information to...
Students complete Auxiliary program
One hundred and twelve local students participated in the youth volunteer program with the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary this summer.
The students participating contributed 3,214...
Movie shoot to impact traffic
Peachtree City officials have alerted the public about possible traffic delays this weekend in conjunction with a film production.
The police issued a statement this...
Book signing is Sept. 22
The number of new Coweta authors continues to grow.
The latest is J.D. Payne of Newnan, who will be at Leaf and Bean on the...
On-demand house calls now available
Board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners are now available for consultations 24 hours per day, seven days per week via Piedmont On Call, a virtual...
Book launch set for Oct. 1
The launch for “Acorns to Wheat” by author David Wm. Allman is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. in the Floy Farr...
Learn about a healthy herb
“Thyme Is On Our Side” is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7, 1:30-3 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4...
Benghazi hero book signing Sept. 24
It has been announced that the Coweta Political Forum scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, in Newnan will include a speech and book signing by...
Thirty and forty years and counting
It’s true. It’s a worn-out cliché, but it’s true. “Time flies when you’re having fun.” And I can honestly say I have been having...
Religion Briefs 09/14/16
Safety Summit is this Saturday
National Heights Baptist Church will host the Fayette Safety Summit on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m....
Kick up your heels at GreekFest 2016
This Saturday, Sept. 17 marks the 12th annual celebration of Greekfest, in which parishioners of St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church come together to prepare...
COS plans piano recital Sunday
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City invites all to a piano recital on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2:30 p.m. at the church....
Gospel Under the Stars is this Saturday
The Third Annual “Gospel Under the Stars Festival” is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m.
The event, hosted by Mount...
Community Christian to install senior pastor
The community is invited to join Community Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 349 Kenwood Road, for the installation of the Rev. Amy BeVille as...
Summer lunch volunteers recognized at August interfaith luncheon
The fourth Interfaith Luncheon was recently hosted by the Peachtree City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a thank you to...
