Correction
I recently wrote a letter to the paper entitled “Westmoreland Right On Most Things, get government out of the way.” In the printed version, it says (incorrectly) that government would […]
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Fayette County, News
A few donations needed to complete counseling center
It has been a long time coming and it’s nearly complete. And through it all Square Foot Ministry has kept the faith. About the only thing needed to finish the
City, Fayetteville
F’ville ahead of the game on ‘09 audit
The Fayetteville City Council at the Feb. 18 meeting got a look at the audit for the fiscal year ending July 31 and approved a minor change to the purchasing
Entertainment, Fayetteville
Blended Heritage Celebration is Friday
12th Annual Blended Heritage Celebration Promises Diverse Lineup of Free Entertainment at the Fayette County Public Library on Friday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. The Fayette County Public Library and
County, Fayette County
Fayette to consider code violation fees
With more vacant homes in Fayette County due to foreclosures, the county’s building permit and inspection office has seen an uptick in inspection requests for code violation citations. Department Director
Business, Fayette County
Forshee to take job in Athens
It has been nearly four years since Matt Forshee moved to Fayette County to lead its economic development efforts. Forshee will continue to serve as CEO of the Development Authority
Fayette County, News
Return of value deadline nears
Fayette County property owners wishing to file a “return of value” have until April 1 to get it done. The filing is open to property owners who disagree with the
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Emily Elizabeth Caldwell Rhodes
Emily Elizabeth Caldwell Rhodes, Fayetteville, died Feb. 21, 2010. She received her master’s degree from North Georgia College. She had worked with Georgia Mountain Crafts in Gainesville, and was retired
Regional
Cop Reports 2/24/10
The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty: Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Feb. 16 –
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Myra Ann Crews, 81
Myra Ann Crews, 81, Fayetteville, died Feb. 20, 2010. She was born Aug. 12, 1928 in Fayette County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny I. and Irene
Fayette County, Health
World Gyms launch third ‘I Lost It At The Club’
Losing weight is one of the most popular resolutions that people make each year and by the end of February or beginning of March, the determinaton they felt at the
Obituaries, Peachtree City
B. Hugh Smith, 86
B. Hugh Smith, 86, Peachtree City, died Feb. 19, 2010. He was born in Rico, Ga. He served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was retired
Obituaries, Regional
Camillo DiSciullo, 85
Camillo DiSciullo, 85, Dublin, formerly of Sharpsburg, died Feb. 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincenzo and Rupina Campagna DiSciullo. He had served two years in
Fayette County
Sex offender arrested for failure to register
Fayetteville resident Jesse Alan Murden was arrested over the weekend by Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies for failure to register as a sex offender. Murden was released from Ware State Prison
Fayetteville, Lifestyle
Fayetteville’s Speech discusses success through Biblical lens
When you sell millions of albums, win two Grammy Awards, appear all over MTV and tour the world by the time you are 25, you can say you’ve had success.
Obituaries, Regional
Jacqueline Edwards Hambrick, 89
Jacqueline “Jackie” Edwards Hambrick, 89, died Feb. 19, 2010. She was born in Statesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, I. Ardell and Willie Edwards, her husband Virgil
Local Voices
Smart Little Snowman
It has been heartening to me the number of grandmas whose grandbabies have been diagnosed with autism. Whether at church or Curves or the Kroger, grandparents of autistic children come
Fayette County, News
Environmentalists, educators gear up for Earth Day
The annual celebration of Earth Day in Fayette County is around the corner. This year’s event will be held in Tyrone April 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at
Obituaries, Senoia
Robert Steve Juhan, 51
Robert “Steve” Juhan, 51, Senoia, died Feb. 16. 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie J. Juhan, a brother, Eddie Juhan Jr., and grandparents, Bob and Bonita
Peachtree City, Police/Fire
Firefighters rescue 3 dogs trapped in house
Peachtree City firefighters rescued three dogs from a house fire that occurred early Monday morning during a heavy electrical storm. The fire at 301 Robinson Rd. was reported via 911
Fayette County
16 arrested on drug charges
Undercover drug agents have arrested 16 people this month — including three juveniles at a Peachtree City home — in conjunction with nine investigations into illegal drug activity. Marijuana distribution
Fayette County, Politics
Fayette Tea Party widens umbrella to South Metro
It has been nearly a year since a small group of people from Peachtree City determined that they would take a stand for their values, their families and their country.
Crime, Fayette County
Girl, 9, roughed up; lone assailant is sought
Fayette sheriff’s detectives are asking the public to be on the lookout for a black man who attempted to abduct a 9-year-old girl in the Landmark mobile home community off
Fayette County, News
PTC police probe death of student
CORRECTED VERSION Peachtree City police are investigating the death of a University of Georgia student who was found unresponsive early Sunday morning at a residence in the Bradford Estates subdivision.
News, Regional
Open heart surgery for Southern Regional?
Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale has announced plans to begin providing open heart surgery as early as Jan. 1, 2012. If the application is approved, SRMC would be the
Fayette County
Rep. Fludd wants 1% tax surcharge
State Representative Virgil Fludd, D-Tyrone, wants to add a “temporary” 1 percent income tax surcharge on Georgia’s highest earners as a way to raise more than $200 million for the
Local Voices
Ask Father Paul
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Pastors get some of the most interesting questions from people they meet and people in their congregations. Here are some
Faith, Fayetteville
David Ring to speak at Southside Baptist Sunday
David Ring, nationally known speaker and head of David Ring Ministries, will speak at Southside Baptist Church in Fayetteville Sunday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. This is a one night,
Faith, Fayetteville
Youth choirs make joyful noise
The combined Youth Choirs of First Baptist Newnan and Flat Creek Baptist in Fayetteville recently led Sunday morning worship at Flat Creek Baptist Church. These teenagers recently attended the Georgia
Faith, Peachtree City
Handbell choirs from all over Ga. to present concert here March 13
Peachtree City United Methodist Church will host a free concert of handbell choirs from United Methodist churches throughout the state of Georgia, all performing together at Peachtree City United Methodist
Faith, Fayetteville
Renewing vows
Twenty seven couples of all ages celebrated Valentine’s Day 2010 in a Renewal of Marriage Vows Celebration at Peachtree City United Methodist Church. As the couple with the longest marriage,
Faith, Tyrone
Hopewell will offer FPU
Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone will begin Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) class on Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m. FPU is a 13-week program with the goal
Faith, Fayette County
Super Soup Sunday
Lillian Oakes (L) and Gretchen Adams (R) pose next to their display of more than 150 cans of soup they collected on Souper Bowl Sunday. The girls are giving free
Faith, Peachtree City
‘Centering Prayer’ workshop set
Peachtree City United Methodist Church invites the community to a Centering Prayer Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The workshop will be led by Roberta