Third District U. S. Representative Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA) spoke Tuesday morning at a breakfast sponsored by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. He spoke to 100 business people about issues […]
On Saturday, Apr. 24, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing will host “Keep ‘em Flying,” a 1940s-theme hangar dance, complete with big-band performances, swing dance demonstrations, period costumes and
A Peachtree City girl died Saturday after she and her wheelchair were found submerged in the pool at her grandparents’ home in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., officials said. Alexis Holly
Legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly last week lumped a number of tax credits cuts and incentives along with a significant new source of revenue for the state: a
You may not have noticed it, but starting April 1 you should be paying a little less in local stores. The county’s transportation SPLOST expired March 31, shaving 1 percent
Mr. Ted Carter Tolar, of Fayetteville, formerly of Hapeville, passed away on April 4, 2010 at the age of 65. Mr. Tolar was an eight-year Navy veteran who proudly served
Jo Ann Wilson of Peachtree City has been named president of The Art Institute of Atlanta, it was announced by John Mazzoni, president, and John Kraft, chairman of the board
Herman Rudolph Helton, age 81, of Fayetteville, Ga., left his earthly home and joined his Heavenly Father on April 4, 2010. He was born on May 27, 1928 in Atlanta,
By Jessie Harris and Brittany Riley, staff writers for The WHS Observer It’s a cold and windy Friday morning, and as usual excitement is in the air at Whitewater High
Six people will be honored by the Alumni Association during the upcoming Parents-Alumni Weekend for their contributions to North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega. One of those being
Award winning author Mary Buckham and New York Times best-selling author Dianna Love visit the Fayette County Public Library on Tuesday, Apr. 13 to present a free workshop for aspiring
A reception was held Sunday, Mar. 28 for Mrs. Ruth McCommon, Congregational Nurse for First Baptist Church Peachtree City, in honor of her retirement. Friends, family, and people whom Mrs.
Gracie’s Closet has an additional 1,000 children’s books thanks to the efforts of a girl scout and her school. Karson Mizell, an eighth grader at Rising Starr Middle and member
It took firefighters just over four hours to bring a raging fire under control at a home near Lake Horton in south Fayette County late Friday night, officials said. The
Months of practicing for events such as feathered frenzy, crime busters and disease detectives paid off for two middle school Science Olympiad teams. J.C. Booth Middle and Rising Starr Middle
The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution invites the public to join them as they mark the final resting spot for Patriot James Waldrop (1751-1846) , a Virginian
The Peachtree City Rotary Club, a Partner in Education, is assisting Peachtree City Elementary School’s After School Program (ASP) with its staff development initiatives. The club is helping fund a
Spring has sprung! It’s time to enjoy some fun music under the stars at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater on Apr. 24. The Starr’s Mill High School bands have been
Piedmont Fayette WLA Toastmaster Lynn Roberts received her Competent Communicator (CC) Award on Mar. 18 after completing her 10th speech. The Piedmont Fayette WLA Toastmaster chartered March 24, 2009. Roberts
State Representative Matt Ramsey visited Kedron Elementary School and met Kedron students Scott Arinder and Noah O’Toole. Both boys had their artwork displayed at the Capitol Art Exhibit in Atlanta
It is time to sign up for the annual Spring Yard & Garden Show hosted by Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, Apr. 24. Spring is here and
Peachtree City Elementary students and staff collected a total of $1,458.48 during a Pennies for Patients campaign held the first two weeks of March. The money collected goes to benefit
Clayton State University’s world-famous Spivey Hall will be holding auditions for its equally-famous Children’s Choir program on Saturday, May 1. The Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program has provided exemplary
The Sandy Creek High School Chorus and Drama Production of “Les Miserables School Edition” received six nominations in the 2010 Shuler Hensley Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre.
Karen Duncan owner of Omega Books, Peachtree City, is once again selling the advance tickets to the Atlanta Symphony Decorators’ Show House. The 40th annual Decorators’ Show House and Gardens
Whitewater Creek neighborhood had its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, Mar. 27. Over 840 eggs were hidden and the Easter Bunny stopped by for a visit. Children scattered and
The Fayette County Commission will vote Wednesday afternoon on three bid awards for work on the first phase of the west Fayetteville bypass. A bid for $624,529 is expected to
This time last year a small handful of people in Fayette and Coweta counties decided to mirror similar efforts planned across America by protesting their dissatisfaction with the federal government
Mrs. Cynthia “Cindi” Adams, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away on April 1, 2010. Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband, Carter L. “Sonny” Adams; parents, Lloyd and Peggy Groover, of
Every society incorporates certain times into its calendar as “new beginning” possibilities. New Year’s Day is one such day. People look forward to a new year, unscathed by the scars,
One Peachtree City resident argued Thursday night against a potential raise for Mayor Don Haddix. Speaking during the public comment portion of the city council meeting, Caren Russell said it
There was a large crowd at Starr’s Mill Thursday night for the annual matches between Starr’s Mill and McIntosh’s varsity soccer teams. This year, the games were also part of
There was no shortage of eggs, or fun, at the annual Tyrone Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at Shamrock Park. Sponsored by the Way of Life Church in Tyrone, the
Now that the healthcare reform bill has been signed, it will face legal challenges in courtrooms. However, the judges in these cases do not possess the authority needed to render
