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Bernie and Hillary’s America
Watching last Thursday’s debate between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders one might have thought a Republican had been in the...
Georgia needs Direct Care now
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed with the promise of decreasing the high costs of healthcare and increasing access to care by making healthcare...
Is a new era in national politics upon us?
Whoever wins the nominations, the most successful campaigns of 2016 provide us with a clear picture of where the center of gravity is today...
Battle for the conservative mind
The editors and writers of National Review recently did something extraordinary. They came out en masse against a Republican candidate during the primary. Their...
The boy in the overalls
The other day I had something on my mind, a situation we had just encountered with someone we had sought to help.
When those things...
Rep. Fludd rebuts Brown’s ‘rant’
I read Commissioner Steve Brown’s latest rant in this publication last week and had several reactions.
I was appalled that Brown would presume to know...
Some lessons on infrastructure
We will have to wait until the plastic bags are removed from the signal lights to be certain, but it seems that the company...
How to help Christian refugees: The blanket challenge
This is a letter is a challenge to every church, every Christ follower, and every concerned citizen in this readership. Please read on:
I never...
Charles Denver Dewberry, 89, of Fayetteville
Mr. Charles Denver Dewberry, 89, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Temple,...
Billy Jones Cash, age 74
Billy Jones Cash passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at his home in Canton, Ga. on February 5, 2016 at the age...
Willard Randolph Dunson, age 89, of Palmetto
Willard "W.R" Randolph Dunson, age 89, of Palmetto, Ga., died peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2016. He was born in Tignall, Ga., on January...
Cornelious Hulett Jackson, 91, of Fayetteville
Cornelious Hulett "Hugh" Jackson, 91, of Fayetteville passed away February 1, 2016.
He served in the US Army, in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War...
Rena Johnston Buchanan of Fayetteville
Mrs. Rena Johnston Buchanan of Fayetteville passed away February 8, 2016.
She was the daughter of the late Eugene Lane Johnston and Sadie Pearl Williams...
Memorizing Scripture: Hard work with great rewards
Author Gary Burge told about former Tonight Show host Jay Leno roving among his TV show audience several years ago, asking how much the...
Religion Briefs 02/10/16
PTC Presbyterian hosts Ash Wednesday
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will have an Ash Wednesday service tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. All...
FFUMC’s Ash Wednesday lunch today begins Lenten season
Annual Lenten Lunches at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will begin Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, at noon in the Fellowship Hall and will continue...
All Saints Anglican will have two Ash Wednesday services
All Saints Anglican Church will conduct Ash Wednesday services Feb. 10 at noon and 7 p.m. in the church facility at 149 Ebenezer Road...
PTC’s Word of God Lutheran announces Lenten events
Word of God Lutheran Church in Peachtree City has announced its schedule for Ash Wednesday and Lenten services.
The Ash Wednesday service begins at 7 ...
Celebrating Transfiguration Sunday
In celebration of Transfiguration Sunday, Jenna Utt performed a liturgical dance to “O Wondrous Sight,” a 15th century hymn by composer John Dunstable. The...
Flat Creek Baptist to host Liberty Wind Symphony this Sunday
Flat Creek Baptist Church will host a performance of the Liberty Wind Symphony, this Sunday, Feb. 14, at 10:45 a.m.
The Liberty University Wind Symphony...
Alzheimer’s presentation planned for Tuesday at Christ Our Shepherd
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City invites all to hear Suzette Binford, programs director for the Georgia Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, on...
FFUMC’s senior citizens plan events, outings for Feb., March
Fayetteville First United Methodist Church invites all seniors to enjoy good food and good fellowship at the monthly lunch meetings of Titus II. Invite...
The Olivet Church will celebrate its annual Heritage Day Feb. 28
All are invited Sunday, Feb. 28, at the 8 and 11 a.m. services for the Olivet Church’s Annual Heritage Day.
Speaking as Dr. Martin Luther...
How I met my hubby and changed my life forever (part 2)
To recap from last week, I told you about my prior experiences in column writing over the years, and how I had written about...
Tochterman-Williams
Steve and Mary Tochterman of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea L. Tochterman, to Jody R. Williams, son of Robert and...
Things to Do-Feb.13-April 13
February
February 13
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Fayette County Public Library is hosting a one-hour free public seminar for adults titled “Let’s Talk...
Volunteer EMTs
A lot of warm memories come back to me when I think of my volunteer EMT days, back in the late 1970s and early...
Talking about UFOs
“A Sight to See” is the title of Fayette Senior Services’ meeting scheduled for Friday, March 4, 1-2 p.m. at the Peachtree City location...
Photo show coming next month
“In My Element,” billed as “a pinup show for everyone,” is scheduled for March 18-April 30 at the Peachtree City Library. It is sponsored...
History on display for Georgia Day
The Georgia Archives will display Georgia’s recorded copy of the Declaration of Independence at the Archives building in Morrow Friday, Feb. 12, in honor...
Heritage C-47 coming to Heritage Days
An historic Douglas C-47 Skytrain troop transport aircraft will highlight this year’s World War II Heritage Days, hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF)...
Civilians partner with JSS
The Joseph Sams School, a nonprofit organization providing special education and therapeutic services to children and youth with disabilities, recently received a $2,000 donation...
Home from 5-month deployment
Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Tanner Rector of Newnan kisses his wife, Rachel, following the return of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN...
NCHS hosts annual volunteer meeting
The Newnan-Coweta Humane Society will host its annual volunteer meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Asa Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple...
