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Seersucker suit and the Book of Life
From the moment Tink visited the Mississippi Delta, he began to long for a seersucker suit. While men in big cities like Atlanta, Memphis,...
Concerns about Master Plan’s millennials fixation
Imagine my surprise when I read Steve Brown’s letter to the editor of both local newspapers last week. I feared that I was the...
Brown and all that millennials stuff
I don’t know Fayette County Commissioner Steve Brown, but to quote Will Rogers: “Well, all I know is what I read in the papers.”
But...
What I expect from candidates, office holders this year
I write this open letter to you to let you know what I want from you. I want you to be good role models...
Integrity lacking in F’ville’s flip-flop on The Ridge
Over the past two years, I have tried (and failed) to work with the city of Fayetteville and the Southern Conservation Trust to preserve...
Angels sometimes drive PT Cruisers
I am a Special Education teacher with the Joseph Sams School. I wanted to submit this story to you as a way of spreading...
Drivers, don’t leave your pets in the car
Why is it people think leaving your pet in a car with windows cracked in the heat while you shop is a good idea?
I...
He rose again, you know!
I love the triumphant truth of Easter. Easter presents a message of loving sacrifice as Jesus died for us on the cross, but it...
Local churches announce Easter services and activities
With Easter just a few days away, Christian churches on the south side are busy finalizing plans for services during the conclusion of Lent...
Heritage presents ‘Myster E’ for Easter service
Heritage Christian Church’s Family Ministry invites local families to special Easter Sunday worship services on March 27 at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Kids from Kindergarten...
Cornerstone UMC’s Easter Drive-Thru starts tomorrow
Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan will again share its Easter Drive-Thru, “40 Hours that Changed the World,” beginning Thursday March 24, and continuing...
Blankets for foster care kids project seeking help
In support of an Eagle Scout Project helping foster care kids, ladies in the community are making blankets for local foster care kids. Members...
COS will offer Financial Peace University in April
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) beginning April 11 from 6:30 - 8 p.m....
Clergy, lay leaders invited to domestic violence discussion
Clergy and lay leaders are invited to a discussion on how faith communities are uniquely positioned to provide an effective and compassionate response to...
WinShape Camp returns to Heritage Christian July 11-15
Heritage Christian Church will again host WinShape camp, a week-long day camp experience for all completed first through ninth graders, July 11 to 15....
Religion Briefs 03/23/16
Free food available
The New Family of Christ Ministries will be giving out baskets of food on Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. until noon....
Things to Do-March 24-May 28
March
March 24
J.C. Booth Middle School’s drama department will present “CSI: Neverland” Thursday and Friday, March 24-25, at 7 p.m. at the McIntosh High School...
Seniors vs. millenials
In Fayette County recently, municipal authorities have suddenly become concerned with spending millions of dollars to accommodate a group of citizens who may or...
150 customers in south Fayette get ‘boil water’ notice
An 8-inch water main break on March 21 in the area of Ga. Highway 85 South, Seay Road and Old Senoia Road had Fayette...
Science Olympiad team bound for state
The Science Olympiad team at Kedron Elementary School placed first at the Fayette County Regional Olympiad March 12 at Whitewater High School. The squad...
Notable students and grads
Calvin Currie of Grantville graduated from Troy University during Term 3 of the 2015-2016 academic year. Currie attended TROY Online and graduated with the...
New facility unveiled
Rinnai, the number-one selling brand of tankless water heaters in the United States and Canada, has launched a state-of-the-art customer experience facility at its...
Candidate forum April 30
The Coweta County GOP and Coweta County Republican Women are sponsoring a candidate forum Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m.-noon at the Carnegie Library, 1...
Students take top spots in essay contest
Two students from Peeples Elementary are winners in the James Waldrop Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest.
Christian Boisen...
School receives grant
Peachtree City Elementary School enrichment teacher Brandi Thornton is the recipient of a grant from the Fayette Master Gardener Association.
The Association has donated funds...
Fashion show April 21
“A Day at the Races” fashion show and dinner is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 5:30-8 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Toby is a pointer-terrier mix with good manners who tries very hard to please. He has been homeless since December and his time is...
New PEO officers
The local chapter of PEO International recently installed new officers.
It is a philanthropic educational organization in which women celebrate the advancement of women -...
Group to meet April 7
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will be meeting for dinner Thursday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at Tim's Country Kitchen, 221 Banks Station...
Faith leaders invited to domestic violence discussion
Clergy and lay leaders are cordially invited to a discussion on how faith communities are uniquely positioned to provide an effective and compassionate response...
Shakespeare event March 22
In preparation for the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, former Newnan Theatre Company Artistic Director (and founder) Dale Lyles will give...
Art students bound for state event
Two McIntosh High art students took first place honors in their divisions at the Peachtree City Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase, and will advance...
Grant awarded to Peeples
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Georgia Council for the Arts has selected Peeples Elementary as a recipient of its new Vibrant Communities grant....
Lucky menu items for St. Patrick’s Day
School cafeterias served up the Luck of the Irish to students throughout the school system in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Menu items included lucky...
