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It’s time for Trump
Now that all of my inside-the-beltway, elitist, morally superior friends and colleagues have weighed in with their self-righteous denunciations of Donald Trump, it’s my...
The new-made mound
We were driving to the Georgia coast through little towns in which few live and even fewer others know. It was near Appling County,...
Editor searching for a reason to vote for Trump
Most conservatives publicly eschew intellectuals or even the smell of intellectualism. So it’s always amusing, and often nauseating, when a smart conservative, desperately in...
Imker: PTC Council breaks MacDuff promises
The MacDuff Parkway Extension to Ga. Highway 74 at Kedron Drive is now one year behind schedule. Additionally, the City Council broke a promise...
A commissioner struggles just to add an agenda item
Many are disappointed at the attempt to deride Commissioner Randy Ognio’s agenda item at the September 22 Board of Commissioners meeting. The County Administrator...
Traffic lights
In 2002 I wrote an article on the number of red lights in Fayette County at that time. I got an unkind email from...
Things to Do-Oct.1-Oct.23
October
October 1
The Fayette County government is announcing its lake cleanup event for local residents with kayaks and canoes to assist in protecting our water...
Outdoor burning ban ends Saturday
Residents will again be allowed to burn leaves and yard debris starting Saturday, Oct. 1, when the state burning ban ends.
Peachtree City officials are...
Election dates to remember
With the general election coming Nov. 8, here are some other dates to remember.
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 11, and Fayette...
Grant gets new school oven
The Georgia Department of Education has awarded North Fayette Elementary $11,000 through its competitive equipment grant program to purchase a new hydrovection oven for...
Go behind the scenes at Missouri Botanical Garden
James P. Cocos, senior manager of horticulture at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, will be the guest speaker at the next Fayette...
Changes coming for MHS homecoming parade
When members of McIntosh High School’s homecoming court hop into their convertibles Wednesday, Oct. 5, the award-winning Spirit of McIntosh Marching Band will lead...
Voter registration drive Oct. 2
A voter registration drive is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gracepointe Church, 665 Hwy. 74 South #500 in Peachtree City.
Registration...
Fayette GOP to meet Oct. 1
The Fayette County Republican Party’s regular monthly breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Fayette Event Center, 174 Glynn Street North in...
Theater to open 11th season with ‘1776’
Before there was “Hamilton,” there was “1776.” This award-winning musical opens the Legacy’s 11th season, running Sept. 30-Oct. 23.
It's the summer of 1776, and...
Christmas home tour set for Dec. 4
Harry Norman Realtors will present the third annual Fayette Humane Society Christmas Tour of Homes which which is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 4, 1-5...
Digital photography lesson Oct. 25
“Every Picture Tells a Story” is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4...
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Fifty-two-year-old Jackie was go-ing to be in a wedding. All the other bridesmaids were much younger which made Jackie self-conscious.Because of her age,...
Two injured as pit bulls go wild in PTC
A woman walking her dog in a neighborhood on Peachtree City’s west side on Sept. 18 and a man coming to her aid were...
The Avenue is latest target of entering autos
Two restaurants at The Avenue in Peachtree City were the site of two recent entering auto incidents.
A vehicle was entered on Sept. 16 at...
Cheerleading champs
McIntosh High School won first place in the varsity AAAAA division at last weekend’s SMHS Cheerleading Invitational at Starr’s Mill High School. More than...
City manager bids farewell after 11 years
After 11 years of overseeing Senoia City Council meeting as the city manager, Richard Ferry quietly left the building after his last council meeting...
Prepping for the worst
Members of Cornerstone United Methodist Church at Thomas Crossroads recently hosted the annual America Red Cross shelter drill for attendees from across Coweta and...
PTC talks piano keys and dam repairs
The decision is in for the new spillway for Lake Peachtree. The City Council on Sept. 15 gave consensus to have staff move ahead...
Masterworks to team with Atlanta Young Singers for Oct. 2 concert
Thirteen years ago, then-Newnan High School choral director Kathy Bizarth collaborated with the late Don Nixon to found the Masterworks Chorale. Under Bizarth’s leadership,...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Timber is a charming Malamute-Shepherd mix only seven months old - a smiling tail-wagger who loves everyone he meets. ID #A033294. Kennel #B-12.
Teasley is...
Storytelling at Trick or Treat event
The Southern Crescent Storytellers will be performing slightly spooky stories for the enjoyment of all ages Saturday, Oct. 29, on the Heritage Park stage...
ECHS wins sportsmanship award again
Fairness and mutual respect are just two of the character-building qualities that represent good sportsmanship. To celebrate these qualities, Coweta-Fayette EMC recently honored East...
Learn about Medicare open enrollment
“Medicare Open Enrollment” is the topic Friday, Oct. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail).
Anita...
Fall festival set for Oct. 23
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Fall Festival at the McGuffey Nature Center and Trails is Sunday, Oct. 23, 2-4 p.m. at the...
Friday night HS football scores
Riverdale 23, McIntosh 7 (Thursday)
East Coweta 20, Arabia Mountain 14
Northgate 35, South Paulding 7
Starr’s Mill 49, Morrow 0
Griffin 56, Whitewater 21
Mt. Vernon at Landmark
Our...
Music-Yesterday and today
Music: Yesterday and today
My wife and I were eating at a local restaurant frequented by patrons generally much younger than ourselves. Music was playing...
Down the Street Bully Brad
From a stake driven into the center of the front yard, a rusty chain snaked its way between tall weeds to find its final...
Jessie Marie Brewton Bishop, age 95
Jessie Marie "Cita" Brewton Bishop, age 95, died peacefully at Maxland, her home in Ailey, Georgia on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Jessie Marie was...
