Monthly Archives: October 2016
Florence King, RIP
On a Sunday morning, tucked into bed on the island of St. Simons, the place where I, at the age of 13, accepted the...
How to take over our local schools
If I wanted to take over American education, what would I do?
First, I would make sure that I could dictate the school rating system...
Medicare for all? Not so fast, my friend
The letter repeats a frequent talking point about Medicare’s low administrative costs but doesn’t mention that Medicare has extremely high levels of waste, fraud...
World-class hypocrisy in criticism of Trump
It is amazing how the Facebook and media sanctimonious, self-righteous trolls hide in the bushes waiting for a Trump misstep.
Why? Because the holy-rollers need...
Fayette’s school discipline process needs improvement
I recently had another set of parents explain an upsetting account of their child’s turbulent and confused trek through the Board of Education’s school...
Clyde James Lofstad, Jr., of Peachtree City
Mr. Clyde James Lofstad, Jr., of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away September 27, 2016 at the age of 69.
Clyde grew up in St. Paul,...
Caelyn Raine Olds, 16
Caelyn Raine Olds, 16, of Griffin passed away on October 8, 2016.
She was born in Natchez, Miss. on April 16, 2000 to Jonathan...
Lieutenant Colonel William Howard Fielder, 82
Lieutenant Colonel William Howard Fielder, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2016, at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, Ga.
He was born August...
Henry Thomas Berry, 72, of Hampton
Henry Thomas Berry, 72, of Hampton, passed away October 7, 2016.
He was born in College Park, Ga. on February 19, 1944 to the late...
Dorothy Marshall Camp, age 93, of Fayetteville
Dorothy "Dot" Marshall Camp, age 93, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away on October 4, 2016 following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Dot...
Patrick Allan Hicks, 76
Patrick Allan Hicks, 76, passed away on October 5, 2016, at home in Fayetteville, Ga.
He was born on June 23, 1940, inLima, Ohio to...
Things to Do-Oct.15-Dec.4
October
October 15
The Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club will host a campaign rally for Republican candidates on the ballot this November. Please join us from...
Living in two climates
I was born in December in northern Ohio in the city of Akron and for my first 27 years endured pleasant summers only.
My walk...
PTC cops searching for Walgreens robber
Peachtree City police are searching for a man who robbed the Walgreens store on Ga. Highway 54 East and Peachtree Parkway Tuesday morning after...
Coweta to auction surplus properties
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners has elected to sell 173 surplus properties acquired by virtue of tax deed for failure to pay taxes.
“The...
Inaugural run charts unique course at airport
The Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing and Atlanta Regional Airport (Falcon Field) in Peachtree City will launch the area’s newest fun run Saturday, Nov....
Authorities seek volunteers
Peachtree City is currently seeking volunteers to serve on two local boards. Applicants must have lived in Peachtree City for at least six months.
Two...
Volunteers needed for Bloom Closet
Bloom (originally the Fayette Youth Protection Home) provides safe shelter and support for children who have been the victims of abuse, neglect, or other...
Local work leads to road closures
Peachtree City’s contractor is performing maintenance work on several of the timber bridges along Peachtree City’s path system during September and October. This work...
Walk with a Doc this Saturday
Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s Walk with a Doc featuring neurologist Dr. Ernesto Fernandez is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Peachtree City Farmer’s Market...
MusicFest set for Oct. 15
Christ Our Shepherd MusicFest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the church’s Tyrone property (411 Palmetto Road).
The event will include...
Infant CPR class Oct. 17
Piedmont Fayette Hospital will host an infant CPR class Monday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Dietary Conference Room near the cafeteria.
This is...
Lacrosse team sets two fundraisers
The McIntosh High School girls’ lacrosse team has a car wash scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Fresh Market parking...
Notable students and grads
Marcus Green of Fayetteville received the GSU Marketing Round Table Outstanding Minority Student Scholarship at the annual Honors Day Celebration for the J. Mack...
Tractor accident claims life of long-time Fayette resident
The life of a long-time resident of south Fayette County was claimed on Oct. 6 in a tragic accident while bush-hogging along Brooks Road.
Eighty-year-old...
No charges to be filed in taser death
Coweta County District Attorney Pete Skandalakis on Oct. 3 issued a decision in the November 2015 death of Florida resident Chase Sherman after a...
Founders Day fun
Happy feet could be found all around Shamrock Park on Oct. 1 as hundreds gathered for the opening events of the annual Tyrone Founders...
Evacuees are now glad to call PTC home
Hurricane Matthew may not threaten the metro Atlanta area, but at least one area facility is helping with the evacuation of up to two...
Cuteness at Crabapple
Crabapple Lane Elementary School first grader Mara Seymour recently had a unique treat to share with her class. Mara brought her baby pot belly...
BOLO for Bozo
There was a time when characters like clowns brought only smiles and laughter. Those times have changed in some areas of America, one of...
SAT scores on the rise
The Coweta County School System’s average score on the SAT rose to 1,497 in 2016, placing the system 13 points above the national average...
Improvements coming to Rockaway Road
The Coweta County Commission on Oct. 4 approved intersection improvements on Rockaway Road in Senoia at Heritage Pointe Parkway on the city’s north side.
Commissioners...
Rose society meets Oct. 24
The South Metro Rose Society will meet Monday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at The Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville.
All...
Locals among award finalists
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) today announced the finalists for the fifth annual STEM Education awards. These...
