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Thirty years of love, laughter, and commitment
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God’s Word — What a Treasure!
Pastor Joe McKeever shared about an experience his friend Ralph Bethea had while distributing Bibles in Russia after the fall of communism. Bethea visited...
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Sullivan: What I look for in a school board candidate
By NEIL SULLIVAN
During the primaries, a reader asked what I look for in a school board member. As I reflected on the question, I...
State Charter Schools Commission approves GCSA Incubator School for Fayette
Three new Georgia charter schools are set to open in fall 2025 and 2026 after gaining approval from the State Charter Schools Commission of...
Fayette students named semifinalists in ’25 National Merit Scholarship Program
More than 16,000 students were selected as semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, and 5 Fayette County students are among the honorees.
McIntosh...
Fayette County 4-H Program celebrates impactful year
The Fayette County 4-H program is making an impact on the lives of local youth thanks to the significant support of the community. The...
Sullivan: After Rabold rebuttal about school funding, legitimate questions remain
Recently, Fayette County School Board member Mr. Roy Rabold wrote to this paper with feedback on ideas I presented on these pages. I appreciate...