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Library launches teen promotion
During the first 19 days of November, the Fayette County Public Library is welcoming teens to come in with their parents and sign up...
SMHS band grabs top honors at competition
Earning superior ratings all around, the Starr’s Mill High Panther Pride Marching Band dominated the 21st annual Golden River Marching Festival in Tallapoosa, bringing...
Blood donations encouraged before holidays
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season.
Many regular donors delay...
Veterans Day parade Nov. 5
The Helen K. Denton VFW Post 3650 is sponsoring a Veterans Day parade Saturday, Nov. 5, beginning at 10 a.m.
The parade route will be...
President’s List announced
Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 200 students for excellence in academics on the Summer 2016 semester President's List. To be eligible for...
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Veterans Day service Nov. 11
Christian City Arts Alliance is presenting a special Veterans Day service Friday, Nov. 11, 4-5 p.m. in the Christian City Welcome Center lobby and...
Georgia Southern announces Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized nearly 200 students for excellence in academics on the Summer 2016 semester Dean's List.
To be eligible for the Dean's...
Trunk or Treat set for Oct. 29
The community is invited to a Trunk or Treat event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. at Sharpsburg Baptist Church, 6413 Hwy. 54...
Symphony selected to perform at state conference
The string symphony at Bennett’s Mill Middle has been selected to perform in front of over 1,300 music educators from across the state at...
Peeples Elem. chosen for grant funding
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Georgia Council for the Arts announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities grant. Eighty-five entities received more than...
Free lecture Nov. 15
The Fayette Master Gardener Association is hosting a free lecture Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10-11 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Road in...
Board openings in Peachtree City
Peachtree City officials have announced two new openings on the Recreation & Special Events Advisory Board - one member and one alternate.
The deadline to...
Blood drive Nov. 7 in Senoia
Eligible blood donors are urged to schedule a donation today in conjunction with the blood drive scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7, 1-6 p.m. in...
Veterans Day service Nov. 13
North Fayette United Methodist Church is the site for a special Veterans Day service scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m.
The service is...
Motorists urged to watch for deer
Motorists are urged to exercise caution during the fall season as this is a time of peak deer activity, according to the Georgia Department...
Dirty tricks, then and now
Students of the Watergate era (or those old enough to have lived through it) will recall the “dirty tricks” played by Richard Nixon’s henchmen,...
For the left, the masses are their path to power
Claiming the role of champions of the masses is something the political left has been doing ever since there has been a political left...
Unknown heroes
History’s full of people who made a difference, who took a stand or voiced an opinion against injustice when it cost them plenty. Either...
Don’t wait, thank a veteran today
My husband John an I attended his “Vinh Long Outlaws Association” reunion. This was our first, but the celebration was the 51st year since...
Vote Trump for the good of our country
Could not stay quiet this time: I will vote for Donald Trump with much devotion. We have had the wrong leadership for too long.
The...
Simple Trump test: Release tax returns
As Nov. 8 approaches the American people are facing one of the most significant presidential elections, by all accounts, in this nation’s history. On...
Ask Father Paul – The election
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible
The election
Dear Father Paul: I value your advice. Who are you going to vote for...
Religion Briefs10/26/16
Sharpsburg Baptist hosts Trunk or Treat
Sharpsburg Baptist Church will present Trunk or Treat and more Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5-7 p.m. Lots of special...
Enjoy carnival atmosphere at FFUMC’s Fall Fest this Sunday
The entire community is invited for a Fall Festival at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m.
The...
Harvest Moon Dance, silent auction set for this Saturday
The First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will host a Harvest Moon Dance and silent auction Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Music will...
Heritage to host Fall-O-Ween
The Heritage Christian Academy and Kids in Flight Children’s ministry in Fayetteville invites local families to their Fall-O-Ween Jesus Festival, Friday, Oct. 28 from...
Winter gear for refugees
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City is working with Empowering Refugees Atlanta to help supply the winter needs of refugee families in need of...
Ready to feed the shoppers
Fayetteville First United Methodist Church’s Christmas Marketplace, coming up Nov. 5, is an annual treat for local shoppers. Above, Robby Gray and John Woodham...
New Methodist bishop to visit Fayetteville First UMC Nov. 6
On Sunday, Nov. 6, Fayetteville First UMC will celebrate All Saints Day and will welcome the new area bishop, Sue Haupert-Johnson.
All are invited to...
FPC to offer holiday Griefshare
“Surviving the Holidays is a special one-day program produced by GriefShare, a Christ-centered grief support group program. It will be held on Sunday, Nov....
Holy Trinity Catholic Church will offer Holiday GriefShare
Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City will offer GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays to the community on Wednesday, Nov. 16, or Friday, Nov. 18. ...
Martha Elizabeth Brundage Boynton
Martha Elizabeth Brundage Boynton went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 23, 2016. "Mimi" as she was known by those...
Diane C. Fiorini, 73, of Peachtree City
Diane C. Fiorini, 73, of Peachtree City passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
She is survived by her loving husband Albert Fiorini, son Michael...
