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William Dean Vines of Peachtree City
On December 18, 2016, William Dean Vines was called home and relieved of the pain and suffering he has endured for many years.
William, a...
Batteries not included
Late on Christmas Eve, after the last glass of water had been sipped and “Twas the Night Before Christmas” had been read for the...
A wreath for a departed veteran
Five-year-old Tyrone resident Stephanie Brock was one of nearly 100 people to place Christmas wreaths on the graves of U.S. military veterans at the...
Living the Nativity
Cornerstone United Methodist Church at Thomas Crossroads in east Coweta County for several years has presented a multi-part, drive-thru Nativity scene. This year was...
Fayetteville Goodwill shooting suspect snagged in New York
Fayetteville police on Dec. 20 arrested a New York man responsible for an Oct. 7 shooting outside the Goodwill store on Ga. Highway 85...
PTC man awakes to find female intruder next to bed
A Peachtree City woman was arrested on Dec. 17 on charges of trespassing after she was found standing next to the bed of a...
Schools celebrate the season
The kids from Laura Minter’s kindergarten class at Braelinn Elementary School (above) got in the Christmas spirit by making gingerbread houses. Photo/Submitted.
It’s easy to...
BoE members Key, Colwell mark end of terms
Everyone enjoys a laugh as Fayette County School System Facilities Director Mike Satterfield, right, talks about long-time school board member Marion Key mopping floors...
Coweta approves large industrial site expansion
The Coweta County Commission on Dec. 8 approved a variance for the former Orchard Hills Golf Club property on Ga. Highway 16 to make...
PTC starts rewriting city’s blueprint for future growth
Those attending the Peachtree City Comprehensive Plan open house on Dec. 8 had their say on what the city should look like in the...
Fayette students exceed state average on career test
The Georgia Department of Education has released data from the 2015-2016 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), showing scoring increases across Fayette County’s...
Paramedics get medical devices donation
Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services (FES) has received the donation of nine video laryngoscopes and 20 disposable blades from the nonprofit Fayette Fire...
Senoia man charged with stealing handgun from car
Senoia police investigators have arrested a Senoia man in connection with an entering auto incident in mid-November in which a handgun was stolen.
Matthew J....
MLK parade, program Jan. 16
A parade and program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., sponsored by the Fayette County branch of the NAACP, is scheduled for Monday, Jan....
Ballard sworn in for judgeship
About 250 people packed into the Jury Assembly Room of the Fayette County Justice Center Dec. 16 to watch Scott Ballard be sworn in...
Career Resource Center comes to Peachtree City
The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Mobile Career Resource Center will be at the Peachtree City Library Monday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the upper...
Bring One For The Chipper Jan. 7
The annual Christmas Tree Recycling is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at three locations: Peachtree City Home Depot, behind the Kedron...
Spivey Hall concerts set
Spivey Hall welcomes the New Year (and the second half of its 26th season) with a diverse program that continues its tradition of bringing...
Brenau names winter grads
Brenau University graduated more than 450 undergraduate and graduate students during its winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 17 in Pearce Auditorium on the Gainesville campus.
Local...
Planning Commission meeting cancelled
Due to City Hall being closed for the holidays, the Dec. 26 meeting of the Peachtree City Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled.
The next...
Berry names Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the Berry College Fall 2016 Dean's List.
Caroline Parrish of Brooks
Blakeley Nelson of Fayetteville
Allison Duckett of Fayetteville
Krista Zalewski...
VSU names summer grads
Valdosta State University the graduation of more than 550 students during the summer semester. This list includes:
Victoria Bodkin of Tyrone
Casandra Coleman of Fayetteville
Christopher Dugas...
Learn to make your heart stronger
“Not So Guilty Pleasures” is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 31, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 191 McIntosh Trail).
Our...
Fayette pets safe, available for adoption
Fayette County Animal Control was informed of an article referenced by the "No Kill Coalition" stating that all Fayette County pets would be euthanized...
Food drive continues through Dec. 30
County employees enrolled in the Management Development Program offered by The University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government organized a collection of non-perishable...
PSWASA receives upgrade in bond rating to AA+
Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has raised its issuer credit rating on the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority from “AA-“ to “AA+” while...
Holiday hours, closings announced
Peachtree City officials have made a number of adjustments in operating hours of various facilities during the holiday season.
The Peachtree City Library will close...
Lane closures restricted for holiday weekends
With the stresses of the holiday season upon us, the Georgia Department of Transportation aims to ease traffic congestion and driving anxieties with suspension...
Menorah lighting Dec. 25
Chabad of Peachtree City invites the public to the fourth annual Grand Menorah Lighting scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 25, 4-6 p.m. at City Hall.
Also...
KSU fall grads announced
More than 2,450 students graduated Dec. 13-14 from Kennesaw State University in three fall commencement ceremonies. Fall commencement also marked the first time that...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Ellie is an elegant grey/white domestic short hair - a super-sweet lovely lady and laid-back lap cat. She has grown up at the shelter...
Rachel’s Gift group sets meeting
Rachel's Gift partners with hospitals to assist parents through the initial stages of infant loss. They hold a meeting on the fourth Thursday of...
Class covers ins and outs of camera use
“Camera Button-ology” is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
With so...
Democrats are not friends of gun owners
Colonel Williams hurts his own credibility when he makes the incredible claim that “there has not been any action by any Democratic member of...
