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Robochicks qualify for state
Leilani Linehan, Courtney Curtis and Madison Kenney of the Robochicks competed Dec. 10 at the FIRST FTC RoboDragons Qualifier at the Gwinnett School of...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Kringle is an American bulldog mix. He is already neutered so his adoption fee is reduced. A Better Dog Home Dog Training is offering...
Shoppers stocking library at Christian City
The seniors and children who live at Christian City are going to benefit from more than 200 new books and puzzles donated by Books-A-Million...
School system receives awards for financial excellence
Fayette County Public Schools has received two national awards for its Comprehensive Annual Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2015.
The school system received the Association...
ASC receives grant
The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,500 grant Nov. 21 to executive director Constance Daise and other staff members of Alzheimer’s Services Center, Inc.
The...
A class for new big brothers/big sisters
Sibling Class is a one-hour class for siblings, ages 2-10, accompanied by an adult. Topics include what to expect when mom is in the...
Coca-Cola history covered Dec. 21
“The Refreshing History of Coca-Cola” is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4...
What is your favorite Christmas story?
The warm, feel-good stories shared at Christmas time enhance our celebration and prepare us to adore Him. The original Christmas story, recorded in Luke...
Religion Briefs 12/14/16
Win at Scrabble tonight
Fayette Presbyterian Church will host a Scrabble Night to benefit the Fayette Samaritans at Truett’s Pizza Café in Fayetteville on Wednesday,...
Big talent featured at FFUMC’s Candlelight Concert this Sunday
The 16th Annual Candlelight Concert at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will offer beautiful music with big talent once again. Eric Lindsey and Jennifer...
Rolling Hills Baptist team builds houses in Guatemala
A team of 39 people from Rolling Hills Baptist Church recently returned from a mission trip to the hill country of Guatemala, where they...
Learn archery skills at Providence UMC’s upcoming classes
Providence United Methodist Church will offer Centershot archery classes from 3-5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 22 through March 15. Class fee is $65, which includes...
Enjoy breakfast with Santa this Saturday at Mount Olive
Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fayetteville will host a “Breakfast with Santa”, Saturday, Dec. 17, at 9 a.m. The meal is free for children...
PTC First Presbyterian Church announces Christmas events
Members of First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City invite everyone to join in their Christmas celebrations.
On Sunday, Dec. 18, a traditional Lessons and...
Chanukah celebration planned
Members of the community are invited to bring their families and join Congregation B’nai Israel’s ceremonial Menorah lighting on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 5...
Rose Marie Hall, 90
Rose Marie Hall, 90, passed away on Thursday December 8, 2016.
Rose served as the first Children's Librarian at the Fayette County Library.
She is...
Ellis Richard Biddle, Jr., age 73, of Fayetteville
Mr. Ellis Richard "Rick" Biddle, Jr., age 73, of Fayetteville, passed away December 9, 2016, at his home.
He was born in North Carolina, son...
Winfred D. Kirk, 80, of Peachtree City
Winfred D. (Wink) Kirk, 80, of Peachtree City, passed away at home on December 12, 2016.
Wink was born October 12, 1936 in Atlanta, Ga....
Paul Tavares, 69, of Fayetteville
Paul Tavares, 69, of Fayetteville, Ga., died on Friday, December 9, 2016.
He leaves behind Penny Gail (Kemp/Pruitt) Tavares, his wife of 25 years....
Kathleen May Rutlind, 79, of Rex
Kathleen May Rutlind, 79, of Rex, Ga., passed away December 11, 2016.
She was born in Atlanta, Ga. on August 10, 1937 to the...
Thomas Albert Landis, 91 of Peachtree City
Thomas Albert Landis, 91 of Peachtree City, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Ashley Glen Assisted Living.
Tom was born October 19, 1925 in...
Col. Vernon Olin Darley, 91, of Morrow
Col. Vernon Olin Darley, 91, of Morrow, passed away December 11, 2016.
He was born on May 29, 1925 in Harlem, Ga. to Ellis...
The Left’s gambles
Sometimes life forces us to make decisions, even when we don’t have enough information to know how the decision will turn out. The risks...
Pence on Trump’s mandate
When Mike Pence becomes the 48th vice president of the United States next month, he will take on the role of a political lobbyist...
Gator in Canada
A while back, we were in Canada for a movie that was filming there. One night, the shooting lasted until late so it was...
Have a holly, jolly SPLOST
’Tis the season! The end of the year is a great time for Peachtree City to look back on the highlights of 2016, and...
Change SPLOST list to include buying greenspace in F’ville
Is our “quality of life” in jeopardy? The SPLOST to be voted on in March of next year by Fayette County citizens could be...
Predictable politics … or, it’s the party, stupid
There are, of course, many things that seem impossible to accurately predict: the target of our president-elect’s next twitter tirade; the first Atlanta Brave...
Black business: Only sure way to achieve true equality
I enjoyed reading the Walter Williams column, “Blacks and politicians” (12-3). I agree with much of what he said about taking personal responsibility, but...
Does Trump threaten 1st Amendment?
In my 30-year Army career, one particular two-year tour was rewarding, challenging and enlightening: an assignment as an assistant Army attaché at the Defense...
Relative truth an illogical construction
“People usually form their beliefs based not on what they think is true but on the basis of what they find attractive.” – Blaise...
Things to Do-Dec.15-Dec.17
December
December 15
“A Look at Piedmont Fayette” is today from 10-10:45 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
Join...
This and that
I don’t remember my first Christmas due to the fact that it occurred just 24 days after I was born. My folks told me...
Movie time at Carnegie
The next installment of Carnegie Sack Lunch Cinema is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 20, at noon at the Carnegie, 1 LaGrange Street in Newnan.
The...
