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Ask Father Paul – Why bad things happen
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible
Why bad things happen
Dear Father Paul: For the past few years my life has been...
Lenten lunches continue each Thursday at FFUMC
Annual Lenten Lunches at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will continue each Thursday throughout Lent.
This year’s study is based on Adam Hamilton’s book “John:...
McDonough Road Baptist to host screening of ‘War Room’
McDonough Road Baptist Church will show the movie “War Room,” Sunday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary.
The creators of Fireproof and Courageous...
Peachtree City woman is among 20 climbing Kilimanjaro for OM fundraiser
Sarah Bradfield of Peachtree City, mother of two and an in-house graphic designer for Tyrone’s Operation Mobilization, packed her bags last week and left...
Stations of the Cross services start tonight at All Saints
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 and continuing every Wednesday night through March 26, All Saints Anglican Church will hold a Stations...
St. Gabriel’s annual fish fry continues through March 18
The Knights of Columbus, James P. Lyke Council 11458, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church will hold their annual Lenten fish fry every Friday (except...
Learn more about Alzheimer’s
Suzette Binford, programs director for the Georgia Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, will present an overview of Alzheimer’s and other dementias on Thursday, Feb. 18,...
New at COS
Frank Fortunato begins his ministry at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City on Feb. 21 at the 10:50 morning service. He is...
PTCUMC readies for 3rd Annual Global Impact Celebration
Peachtree City United Methodist Church (PTCUMC) is gearing up for its 3rd annual Global Impact Celebration, a major event for the church, which starts...
Softball coach loses 80 pounds with Ideal Coached Weight Loss
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Religion Briefs 02/17/16
GMCM hosts men’s event Feb. 20
Golden Moment Christian Ministries (GMCM) will host “Men Making a Difference” on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. Guest...
How I met my husband and changed my life forever – Part 3
I have always regarded a move as the beginning of a new adventure. My family traveled a bit when I was very young and...
Maurice W. Worth of Fayetteville
Maurice W. Worth of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016.
He retired as Chief Operating Officer of Delta Air Lines in 1999...
Charlotte June Comstock, age 84
Charlotte June Comstock, known to her family as Bobbie, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2016.
Bobbie was born the daughter of Marie and...
Billie F. Prouty, age 76
Mrs. Billie F. Prouty, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died on February 15, 2016. We lost our precious Billie to malignant melanoma at her...
Peggy White Bradley, 84
Peggy White Bradley, 84, passed away on February 14, 2016.
She was a dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother and friend to anyone who knew...
Rev. H. Ray Jenkins of Fayetteville
Rev. H. Ray Jenkins of Fayetteville, Ga., age 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Mobile, Ala. He was born in Mobile,...
Nancy Hodges Sanders, 92, of Fayetteville
Nancy Hodges Sanders, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away February 12, 2016.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, always putting her family first. Nancy...
David Tolliver McCord of Newnan, 89
David Tolliver McCord of Newnan, 89, (formerly of Fayetteville) passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 after a lengthy struggle with dementia.
He was born June...
Tiernan and Patrylo build a better Fayette
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Resolve Medical Weight Loss is ready to help you meet your goals
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Launched in October 2015, Peachtree City’s Resolve Medical Weight Loss helps people meet their weight loss goals and improve their overall health and...
Things to Do-Feb. 18-April 13
February
February 18
Tired of the cold? Go back to a summer long ago in River City, Iowa, 1912. Konos Academy presents “Meredith Wilson’s The Music...
Fayette County Sheriffs
The Metro Fayette Kiwanis Club recently heard a talk from the county’s longest serving sheriff, Randall Johnson. He relayed tales of his early career...
Exemption deadline Feb. 29
Forms for qualifying senior citizens to register for the 2016 Peachtree City Senior Homestead Exemption are available at City Hall through Feb. 29. Peachtree...
Readers and writers extravaganza at library
The Peachtree City Library presents a multi-author book signing on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in the Readers and Writers Room. The...
Learn about congestive heart failure
The purpose of the heart is to pump blood out to different parts of the body. If a person suffers from congestive heart failure,...
Hail to the chiefs
In a special activity last week Ms. Jones’ kindergarten class at Peeples Elementary School honored presidents past and present. Photo/Submitted.
Drama teacher honored by state organization
Whitewater High School drama teacher Susan Simich has been selected as the Georgia Theatre Educator of the Year by the Georgia Thespians, a chapter...
Spring Fling coming March 19
The Spring Fling Art Festival & Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The...
Dean’s List announced
The following area students earned a place on the Dean’s List at Mercer University for the fall 2015 semester:
Camden Wesolowski, junior, Brooks, Stetson School...
Monopoly tourney April 16
Peachtree City’s eighth annual Monopoly tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 16, at Partners II Pizza, 215 Northlake Drive.
Registration is now open by contacting...
Pageant coming March 19
The 2016 Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant will be Saturday, Mar. 19, at Fort Valley State University and is open to any Georgia girl...
Run Thingy set for April 16
AVPRIDE is saying “Aloha!” again this year at its annual Hawaiian Run Thingy. This uniquely-named community gathering combines Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, tastes...
Flat Rock band plays at Capitol
The Flat Rock Middle School Symphonic Band was invited to perform at the Georgia State Capitol to entertain Gov. Nathan Deal, state legislators, and...
