The Democrat victory on healthcare Sunday night “will fundamentally alter the nature of our nation by implementing a government takeover of healthcare that Americans don’t want and can’t afford,” said […]
Design for two intersection projects also up for consideration A contract to design a crucial bridge project for the west Fayetteville bypass is expected to be approved Thursday night by
Fayette County’s preliminary tax digest figures are in and those numbers project close to what tax levying entities around the county have been expecting. The numbers show that Fayette County’s
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement Saturday afternoon: Last Thursday, I wrote to Congressmen Sanford Bishop and John Barrow asking them to put the needs of their districts
Two Fayette middle school students are winners in the 2010 Who’s My Neighbor Essay and Art Contest sponsored by the Istanbul Center in Atlanta. Dylan Tiller, a seventh grader at
Mr. Harvey Jackson “Jack” Bramlett, Jr., 91, of Hampton, formerly of Atlanta, died on March 19, 2010. He was a veteran of WWII, having proudly served his country in the
Historical Concepts, based in Peachtree City, has been named the winner of the Arthur Ross Award, one of the top architecture awards in the country. Offered by the Institute of
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Mrs. Alberta Shelby Ingram, age 91, of Peachtree City, GA passed away March 16, 2010. She was a member of Peachtree City United Methodist Church where she was an active
Rebecca (Becky) Hilliard Carl, 82, of Peachtree City, passed away March 14, 2010 from complications following a stroke suffered over the summer. Becky was born on August 30, 1927 in
James “Jimmy” Edgar Cox, 70, of Peachtree City, GA died March 18, 2010. Mr. Cox was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Mr. Cox is survived by
Army Spec. Jonathan M. McDonald has returned to Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska after being deployed to Afghanistan for one year. The soldier is one of 3,500 members of the 4th
The Fayetteville City Council Thursday night approved a monument sign variance for the new Teton Village retail center on South Glynn Street at Grady Avenue. The board in the brief
Fayetteville Police are asking for information on the theft of several iPods in an after hours burglary March 17 at the Best Buy store at the Fayette Pavilion. Video surveillance
Our Lady of Victory’s Science Olympiad team fared extremely well in the regional competition at Gordon College in Barnesville recently. They placed second overall in Division B (Grades 6-9) and
Now that spring has sprung, motorcycle enthusiasts have another good reason to hit the road: a March 27 fundraiser to benefit the Peachtree City Community Emergency Response Team. The ride
Peachtree City has shored up its parking ordinance to require residents to use a specific parking surface for all parking on private property. While the current ordinance requires a “all-weather”
So-called “walking” signs in Peachtree City may be facing extinction. While a bid to strictly regulate them fell flat last year, Councilwoman Kim Learnard said last week that she is
Not even rainy and cool weather could dampen the spirit of the annual Cookout for the Troops hosted by the Fayette County Public School System’s Transportation Department. Mother Nature may
Group wants to focus on retaining local industry The head of Peachtree City’s Development Authority says the city needs to place a high priority on retaining the city’s largest companies.
A spike in serious crimes first seen in 2008 hasn’t gone away in Peachtree City, but the rate of increase is much lower in 2009, according to figures from the
The Partners in Education Program is a joint effort of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and the Fayette County Board of Education. They are currently trying to update their
Math is a subject many people shy away from and students dread learning. The Fayette County Public Schools Friends Mentoring Program is hoping to change math’s stigma for both adults
Suspect denied having sex with victim; turned himself in March 18 An Atlanta man has been arrested in connection with the May 23, 2009 rape of a woman in Peachtree
On Mar. 4, five local boys toasted their 33rd hot wing, breaking the previous wing eating record at Mike & C’s in the Wilshire Pavilion. From bottom left are Patrick,
Governor Sonny Perdue announced several executive appointments on Thursday and Rev. William C. Bacon, DMIN of Tyrone was one of them. Bacon was named to the Georgia Composite Board of
Private company to assume building inspections, plans examination Peachtree City will be eliminating its building department as of May 1. Instead the city will contract with SAFEbuilt Georgia, Inc. to
When I first moved to Georgia nearly 27 years ago, a shopkeeper said, “Epps … hmmm. Unusual name. Where are you from?” “I moved here from Colorado,” I replied. “No,
There have been many reasons in recent years to visit the unique community called Serenbe located in Chattahoochee Hills. Yet another reason unfolded March 13 with the grand opening of
D&H Distributing, the major North American computer products and consumer electronics distributor, with a major warehouse location in northeast Coweta County, has stepped-up its commitment to environmental conservation. The company
The Newnan Youth Council (NYC) recently got a taste of Georgia state politics during their visit to the State Capitol. The Youth Council had the chance to visit with Georgia
Spending the better part of my adult life trying to understand the opposite sex, I’ve realized one thing. It’s a daunting task — a task that I’m incredibly ill-equipped for.
Local indie recording artists Legal Eyed Drive will be holding a CD release party for their self-titled debut album at 8 p.m. tomorrow (March 19) at The Alamo in Newnan,
Friends and family gathered together last Saturday to officially dedicate Senoia’s newest office building. The historic-looking building was christened the Addy Building after longtime Senoia businessman Ellis Crook’s mother, Leola
