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Students show appreciation for school resource officers
The student council at Whitewater Middle decided this year that they wanted to show the school resource officers of Fayette County schools how much...
Comp plan workshop Nov. 29
The public is invited to attend the next Fayetteville Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall,...
Christmas celebration in Brooks
The Brooks Woman's Club and the Town of Brooks invite the public to "Christmas in the country," scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 4, 5:30-8 p.m....
New club chapter organized
North Fayette Elementary School has opened its first Jr. Beta club chapter. Ten of the school’s fifth-grade students became the inaugural members during a...
Downtown Senoia on the rise
Drive through downtown Senoia any weekend and you will be stunned by the throngs of people enjoying the city.
Whether it’s people doing “The Walking...
Tyrone OK’s SPLOST list
The referendum on the countywide SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) is expected to go before voters in March. The SPLOST list approved...
Santa bound for Newnan next week
A message from Santa Claus to all the kids who have been “nice” this year - “Come see me in downtown Newnan on Nov....
Holiday time in Senoia
On Nov. 11, the merchants of senoia opened their doors for a holiday open house. As usual, hundreds jammed the streets and shops. Pictured...
Seatbelt leads to drug arrest
A Fayetteville woman on Nov. 15 was charged with possession of three ounces of marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms in a traffic stop in Peachtree...
Dry conditions lead to Coweta burn ban
It is very dry in Coweta County. On a drought index scale of 0 to 800 Coweta is currently at 680. Forecasts are calling for a...
By the numbers
Sandy Creek High School could be a bit safer thanks to a recent Eagle Scout project by one of its students.
A group from Troop...
Site expansion plans approved in Peachtree City
A move by Golf Rider to renovate and expand the Fayette Rental building on Huddleston Road was approved Nov. 15 by the Peachtree City...
Make a difference
As Christmas time approaches, it seems that everybody wants a piece of you. Enough catalogs to fell a rain forest arrive in the mail...
Little storytellers
While buckling our granddaughters, Little One and Sweet Caroline, into their car seats yesterday, the all too familiar battle of who gets to hold...
What now?: Part II
As the post-election shock of some, and the euphoria of others, both begin to wear off, the country and the new administration will have...
Blacks and politicians
Donald Trump’s surprise win has millions of Americans, many of whom are black, in a tizzy. Many, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, are writing about...
Dorothy J. Lowrance, age 91, of Fayetteville
Mrs. Dorothy J. Lowrance, age 91, of Fayetteville, passed away November 14, 2016, at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital.
Mrs. Lowarence was born on December 12, 1924, in...
Clerk held at gunpoint in Fayetteville robbery
The clerk at the Flash Foods store on Ga. Highway 54 and Ginger Cake Road in Fayetteville was held at gunpoint during a robbery...
Burn ban in Newnan
In accordance with City Code Section 11-47, the city of Newnan has issued a ban on outdoor burning, effective Nov. 17, in response to...
Seminar to address social issues
Current events and issues impacting the nation, state and local community will be addressed at a Community Awareness Seminar scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7,...
Hometown Holiday set for Dec. 3
Bundle up the family on the golf cart and head over to The Fred for the annual Hometown Holiday scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3.
This...
Grant presented to Ferst Foundation
The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $3,800 grant last month to Patti Brown and Debbie Watkins from the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy along...
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting.
Major projects of interest that will likely impact...
City announces board openings
Fayetteville officials are seeking volunteers for the following board positions beginning in January of 2017:
Art and Architectural Advisory Committee.
Downtown Development Authority.
Ethics Board.
Library Board.
Planning &...
Ministry sets fundraising event
Legacy Ministries for Christ will be hosting a special "Giving Tuesday" event Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. at its center, 1952 Hwy. 54...
Local students to perform at Carnegie Hall
Three Fayette County students will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in December and February after being selected as the top vocalists...
A Spring Hill “Sun” comes home
Fifth-grade students got a special visit from a former Spring Hill Elementary Sun, all the way from Afghanistan.
Sgt. Keith Hall connected with the students...
GCA receives grant from Dundee Community Association
Griffin Choral Arts has received a $500 grant from the Dundee Community Association. These funds will be used to support and enhance GCA’s Standing...
193 are unverified
A Nov. 14 update on the residency verification of Fayette County public school students showed 193 students still unverified.
Information provided by Student Services Director...
Development agreement on council agenda
The Peachtree City Council on Nov. 17 the development agreement with Pulte Home Corporation/John Wieland Homes in Wilksmoor Village. Essentially a housekeeping issue, the...
Veterans Day program at FSS
Vietnam vet and Marine Bill Crawley was one of the speakers at the 7th Annual Veterans Day program held Nov. 11 at Fayette County...
New roundabout now operational
The new traffic pattern at Ga. Highway 85 North and Forrest Avenue (formerly the intersection at Hood Avenue) is open for business. The view...
Robberies on FCSO blotter
The period of Nov. 7-14 came with three burglaries and three entering auto incidents in unincorporated Fayette County.
Deputies near 2 a.m. responded to an...
No income gap here
The Pew Charitable Trusts has released a report outlining a handful of counties in America with no black-white income gap. One of those places...
