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Fayette Fiddlers set Christmas concert
The young string players of the Fayette Fiddlers are celebrating their 25th year with a special Christmas concert.
“It will be a family event full...
Amazing Haiti story told Dec. 20
“Hope in Haiti” is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
Hear...
Will you remember me?
It’s an interesting question. Will anyone remember me when I’m gone? Now, don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere — at least not yet. Just...
This divided nation
Several people have commented, over the last few months, about the stark division in our country. Whether the issue is race, politics, economics, same-sex...
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...
GRSP student to speak Nov. 14
The Senoia Rotary Club will hear from its GRSP student, Alejandro Perona, at its meeting Monday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Senoia at...
Nutrition manager receives service award
Tina Bowlden, school nutrition manager at Bennett’s Mill Middle, is the third recipient of the Cheryl Calhoun Manager of the Year Award, established by...
Christmas concert coming Dec. 2-4
Christmas with the Southern Crescent Chorale has become a highly anticipated event for the south metro communities. After a sellout performance last season, the...
Local teen vying for pageant title
Ansley Taubert, 16, of Fayetteville will compete for the title of Miss Georgia Teen USA in the annual pageant scheduled for Nov. 17-19 at...
Model railroad open house Nov. 20
The public is invited view the HO version the Pittsburgh Union Railroad at an open house scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 20, 1-5 p.m. at...
Babysitting course offered Dec. 10
Maria LePage will lead a Safe Sitter Babysitting Course for ages 11 and up Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost of the...
PCWASA, FCWS host water tower contest
Want to get middle school students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)? Ask them to build a model water tower and add...
Frey to speak Nov. 11
Valerie Frey, author of “Preserving Family Recipes: How to Save and Celebrate Your Food Traditions,” will explore various aspects of families’ heirloom recipes. She...
Get the lowdown on weather warnings
“Weathering the Storm” is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 16, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail).
Have...
Honoring those who have served in uniform
Local veterans display flags as they march on Glynn Street in the 2016 Veterans Day Parade in Fayetteville Nov. 5. Entries coursed the streets...
Fayette deputies nab bank robbery suspect, recover dye-stained loot
Surveillance camera caught bank robber at work Nov. 2 in Fayetteville’s Fidelity Bank. Photo/FBI.
Investigators with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 8 arrested...
Fayette high schools’ graduation rate: 91.2%
Rate down slightly from last year but still 33rd best in Ga.; Whitewater leads county at 97.6%, Sandy Creek lags at 84.8%
Statewide graduation rates...
Pinewood projects pay $249,000 in property taxes since 2013
The movie industry in Fayetteville continues to grow with the success of Pinewood Atlanta Studios. Also growing is the amount of property taxes paid.
In...
Citizens have their say on Fayetteville growth
Fayetteville Mayor Ed Johnson, back to the camera at the podium, speaks to a large group of attendees at the city’s Comprehensive Plan meeting...
Fayetteville says over, not under
City Council OKs bridge for Pinewood Forrest; county had agreed to tunnel, so outcome awaits commission’s vote; city wants to re-do Hwy. 85 N....
Braelinn daycare facility gets PTC variance
The Peachtree City Council on Nov. 3 approved a variance for the Goddard School day care facility in the Braelinn Office Park. Pictured, from...
PTC buys $586,650 fire truck
A fire truck similar to the one ordered by Peachtree City.
The Peachtree City Council on Nov. 3 approved the purchase of a new rescue...
PTC discusses Tyrone sewer connection negotiations
The town of Tyrone wants to hook up with an existing sewer system, a topic that came before the Peachtree City Council last week.
A...
Fayette to set who gets what in 2017 SPLOST vote
Will consider water craft rules and submit local legislation proposals
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will consider at its Nov. 10 regular meeting an...
Fayette County shows off its assets to economic officials
Developer’s Day hosted by the Fayette County Development Authority on Nov. 1 gave economic development organizations from across the state a chance to see...
These moms (and helpers) get it done
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity and nearly three dozen volunteers worked with the Fayetteville Moms Club on Nov. 5 to construct a fence around...
Smash and grab nets $2K in Pavilion theft
Thieves continue to find easy pickings in parked vehicles
The period of Nov. 1-7 came with four entering auto incidents in Fayetteville and two in...
Perfect season, county title
Bennett’s Mill Middle School won the county football championship game 8-0 over Flat Rock to cap off a perfect season.
It was the first winning...
State title sweep
The boys and girls cross-country teams from Landmark both won state championships last week in Carrollton.
For the boys, it was the third title in...
Runners shine at state
It was a big day last Saturday in Carrollton for Fayette County’s cross-country contingent.
Starr’s Mill took second place in AAAAA for boys and girls,...
State playoff brackets set
The state football playoffs start Friday with local teams in action all across Georgia.
Here is a rundown of how the regular season ended and...
Patriot runners top region
The cross-country team from Sandy Creek fared well in the Region 5-AAAA meet, with the boys coming in first and the girls finishing fourth.
Both...
Youth program reaping success
Eight years ago when the Sandy Creek Youth Foot- ball Association played its first season, there were aspirations for positive long-term impact.
“We want to...
Tennis team to play for national title
A local 40-over team will be taking the court to vie for a United States Tennis Association national championship next week.
After a 14-week season...
