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CAF series presents SR-71 Blackbird
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Les Dyer will share an inside look at what it was like to pilot the world’s fastest, highest-flying...
Broadway hit opens at Legacy Theatre
The Legacy Theatre opens the musical "Into the Woods" April 15 and the production will run until May 8.
This Broadway show, made even more...
State probing Allstate rate hikes
Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is issuing a consumer alert to inform Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Company policyholders that the insurer has filed an...
Young retiring from SCT
The Southern Conservation Trust Board has announced the retirement of executive director Pam Young after what officials termed “six highly successful years of growth.”
“We...
Students assist at food bank
Students, parents and staff from Huddleston Elementary recently participated in a volunteer day at Midwest Food Bank in Peachtree City.
According to a spokesperson, The...
On Patrol in PTC — March 25–30
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (March 25–30).
Insufficient probable condoms —...
Gator spotted in south Peachtree City
Wildlife is no stranger to Peachtree City. Yet on April 5 a new type of wildlife, a 6-foot alligator, was spotted on Flat Creek...
European shopping comes to the area
The new ALDI grocery store on Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City will open on April 14. The grocery store is located at...
Residents give thumbs up to police and fire
The results of the 2016 Citizen Satisfaction Survey conducted by Peachtree City are in. Results talled opinions by residents on issues such as satisfaction...
City ranked in top 10 for women in business
Peachtree City was ranked as one of the best cities in the U.S. for women entrepreneurs to launch a business, according a new report...
‘Meth mom’ gets 17 years
An east Coweta County woman has been sentenced to 17 years in prison in connection with the Sept. 7, 2015 death of her 4-month-old...
Sprouts to open July 6 and looks to hire 100 workers
The Sprouts Farmers Market now under construction at Walt Banks Road and Ga. Highway 54 in Peachtree City is set to open on July...
Sketch of ‘squished face’ man unveiled
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has released a rendering and BOLO (be on the lookout) for the man and his vehicle involved in a...
Legacy continues as Nixon succeeds her late husband as the Centre’s director
Cathe Nixon has been named director of the Coweta County Centre for Performing and Visual Arts. Nixon will continue the legacy of her late...
New Chick-fil-A opens April 14
Peachtree City’s newest Chick-fil-A restaurant at Line Creek is scheduled to open April 14, providing a chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A...
Grant presented to Rachel’s Ray of Hope
The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $1,000 grant March 31 to Keri Cannella-Moye, president of Rachel’s Ray of Hope, Inc.
The funds will be used...
Cardamone is New Neighbor of the Month
The Peachtree City Chapter of the New Neighbors League named Carry Cardamone as the New Neighbor of the Month for April.
She joined NNLC in...
Police to host multi-jurisdictional road safety check
The Fayetteville Police Department will host a Metro Atlanta Traffic Enforcement Network meeting and a multi-jurisdictional road safety check.
Law enforcement traffic units from across...
Financial planning basics offered at library
Peachtree City Library has announced the second workshop in its Financial Literacy Initiative: Financial Planning Basics.
The workshop, scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, will be...
Soldier Ride is April 23
Officials in Tyrone invite the community to join them for the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride scheduled for Saturday, April 23.
The event starts at...
Green-T now operational
Peachtree City officials announced that the new Green T intersection at Hwy. 54 and Line Creek is now in operation.
Motorists are instructed to follow...
New ALDI stores to open April 14
The ALDI grocery chain has announced the opening of two new locations - 2709 Highway 54 West in Peachtree City and 1064 Highway 34...
Learn about Fayetteville history
“Forever Fayetteville” is scheduled for Friday, April 15, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
Bobby Kerlin,...
Pinewood partners with ATLFF for events
The 40th Anniversary Atlanta Film Festival has announced a partnership with Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayette County that will bring key educational Creative Conference...
The family re-defined
In September of 1996, my father was dying. On Sunday, Sept. 8, a man at our church had what was diagnosed as a stroke...
An interesting question
Just how old is old? The answer is not as easy or as clear-cut as it may seem. For you see, the definition of...
Sue Jantosciak, 70, of Peachtree City
Sue Jantosciak, 70, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Jantosciak was born in Benevento,...
English to speak to Rotary
Ed English, director in the Public Affairs Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will be speaking to the Coweta Fayette Rotary Club...
SMHS hosts Spring Sampler
The 2016 Spring Sampler, a fundraising event benefiting the Starr’s Mill High School band program, is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m....
Working with high-tech military hardware
A 2004 Northgate High School graduate and Newnan native is serving with a U.S. Navy helicopter squadron that flies the Navy’s newest and most...
Literary group meets April 25
The Carnegie Literary Circle will meet Monday, April 25, at 9:30 a.m. at the Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street in Newnan.
The book selection...
Meet candidates April 28
The Fayette County branch of the NAACP, along with associated political parties and civic organizations, will sponsor a candidate meet-and-greet Thursday, April 28, 6-8:30...
Peachtree City in top 10 for women entrepreneurs
According to recent report, Peachtree City is a great place for women entrepreneurs to live and work.
Peachtree City was ranked as one of the...
4-H camp coming soon
Fayette County 4-H is already preparing for a week of 4-H summer camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. This camp offers current fifth- and...
