FreeSpeech for 02-10-10
Anyone else notice all the new crosswalks in town? They connect to about a four-foot pad of concrete. What’s up with that? – – – – – – – – […]
Free Speech, Regional
Columnists
That’s just the way it was.
When I look back on the 10 or so years that I worked at Peachtree Medical Center, I see the history of medical services in my new hometown. Occasionally another
Local Voices
Understanding Isaiah’s calling
I recently re-read Isaiah’s call in Isaiah 6. Usually we stop at verse 8, where, when God asks, “Whom shall I send?” Isaiah volunteers and says, “Here am I. Send
Faith, Peachtree City
Couples invited to renew marriage vows this Sunday
Peachtree City United Methodist Church invites all married couples to celebrate this Valentine’s Day by renewing their marriage vows in a special Renewal of Marriage Vows Celebration on Sunday, Feb.
Faith, Fayetteville
FFUMC will offer Lenten events
Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will again offer weekly Lenten lunches beginning Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 11:30 a.m. The Faith Circle will provide a light lunch and the speaker
Faith, Fayette County
U2charist service raises $1,550 for Methodist charities
The U2charist service held at Providence United Methodist Church on Jan. 30 raised $1,550 for Heifer International and UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief. The service, featuring the band
Faith, Fayetteville
David Ring to speak at Southside Baptist Feb. 28
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, Peachtree City
Taylor completes Emory program
Dr. James C. Taylor of Peachtree City recently completed the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at Emory University Hospital. The program consists of 13 weeks, five days a week clinical
Faith, Fayetteville
Heritage Christian collects $11,000 for Haiti relief efforts
The congregation of Heritage Christian Church recently collected over $11,000 for Haiti earthquake relief. Donations will be sent to the International Disaster Emergency Service, which is “a mission that works
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. “Centering Prayer helps open minds and hearts
Faith, Sharpsburg
Wisconsin Choir to perform at Faith Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg
The Wisconsin Lutheran Choir and Chamber Choir, from Wisconsin Lutheran College and under the direction of Dr. James Nowack, will perform a concert on Sunday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
Faith, Regional
Religion Briefs 021010
CDM plans seminar on single ladies Christ Discipleship Ministries (CDM), 114 West Campbellton St., Fairburn, will host a seminar entitled “All the Single Ladies,” Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m.
Engagements, Fayetteville
West-Eldridge
Mr. and Mrs. Bill West of Tega Cay, S.C. announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth DeHaven West, to Benjamin James Eldridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eldridge of
Peachtree City, Weddings
Ulmer Anniversary
Donald and Shirley Ulmer of Peachtree City celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 1, 2010. They were married in New Orleans in 1950 and have four daughters: Karen Hunt,
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Margaretta Lucille Lawther
Margaretta Lucille Lawther, Peachtree City, died Jan. 25, 2010, after a short illness. She was born Feb. 26, 1918 in Pittsburg, Pa., and grew up in Johnstown, Pa., the oldest
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Angela Click Britton
Angela Click Britton, 41, Fayetteville, died Jan. 27, 2010. She was born March 16, 1968 in Peru, Ind. She moved to Georgia in 1989 and attended Georgia State University where
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Marion C. Handley
Marion C. Handley, 84, Fayetteville, died Jan. 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Handley. He had served in the United States Air Force in the
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Irene Estelle Purcell
Irene Estelle Purcell, 78, Fayetteville, died Feb. 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Purcell, and previous husbands, Bill Hinkle and Sam Stanley, and two grandchildren.
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Julia Glynn Brown
Julia Glynn Brown, 92, Fayetteville, died Feb. 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Wilson Brown. Graveside services were at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park,
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Sarah Louise Threadgill
Sarah Louise Threadgill, 87, Fayetteville, died Feb. 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and three sisters. She was an active member of Fayette Presbyterian
News, Peachtree City
Students eye changes for village centers
A new group of architecture students from Georgia Tech who are plotting the potential future of Peachtree City’s village retail centers got invaluable feedback during a strategy session Wednesday afternoon.
Crime, Peachtree City
PTC police catch shoplifting suspect
A dash across the railroad tracks didn’t stop a shoplifter from Walmart from being caught by Peachtree City police Wednesday morning. The suspect, identified as Fabian Good, 40, of Newnan
News, Tyrone
Valleywood Road issue still unresolved
The longstanding question about the closure of the railroad crossing at Valleywood Road in Tyrone continued Thursday night. Representatives from Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT) were on hand to review
News, Peachtree City
PTC briefs: bridge, tunnel project updates
Due to rainy and cold weather the completion date has been adjusted for construction of the path connections leading to the bridge over the CSX railroad tracks along Ga. Highway
Columnists
On being called a racist
Recently, someone suggested that I was a racist. The charge came, of course, from someone I do not know, who disagreed with something I said in an article, and who
Columnists
Cups, String, and Dinosaurs
When Twin Brother Mark pulled the string tight and talked, I was blown away. With the can cupped to my ear, I heard everything he said. It didn’t matter the
Columnists
Politicians in Wonderland
There was a recent flap because three different members of the Obama administration, on three different Sunday television talk shows, gave three widely differing estimates of how many jobs the
Columnists
The President and the Republicans
President Obama was right to converse with congressional Republicans last Friday in Baltimore. Cynics may label it as political theater, but I suspect the public appreciated the give-and-take. The president
Columnists
Global warming update
John Coleman, founder of the Weather Channel, in an hour-long television documentary titled “Global Warming: The Other Side,” presents evidence that our National Climatic Data Center has been manipulating weather
Coweta County, News
Fischer Crossings still in limbo
There is still no resolution to the Fischer Crossings commercial development along Ga. Highway 54 just east of Fischer Road. Coweta County commissioners Feb. 2 voted 2-2 on changes to
Government, Senoia
New Senoia restaurant moves closer to reality
A large group of Senoia residents at a public forum last year said they wanted to see another restaurant in the city that would serve breakfast. Enter the Fried Green
Coweta County, Government
Commission changes procedure to benefit citizens
It may seem like a small matter in terms of a change in procedure, but for those wanting to have input on decisions at meetings of the Coweta County Commission
Community, Senoia
Charter school to hold forum Monday in Senoia
Charter Schools USA will hold a public forum Monday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Freeman Sasser Building in Senoia. School representatives will provide an update on the efforts
News, Senoia
City of Senoia recognized for positive impact on the county
The City of Senoia was one of four recipients recognized last week by the Coweta Chamber of Commerce for their significant economic contribution to the Coweta community. The large group