Global warming is a religion
Manmade global warming, for many, is an Earth-worshipping religion. The essential feature of any religion is that its pronouncements are to be accepted on the basis of faith as opposed […]
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Crime, Newnan
Newnan man convicted in federal drug case
Newnan resident Juan Campos-Reyes was sentenced in federal court Jan. 11 to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges relating to his part in a multi-state cocaine
News, Regional
Dept. of Labor assists in Mobis recruitment Jan. 16
The Georgia Department of Labor’s Columbus Career Center will help Mobis, a manufacturing facility located in West Point, fill about 250 second-shift production jobs. Mobis is a Kia supplier. The
Entertainment, Newnan
Wadsworth & Friends Concert set for March 6
The Newnan Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC) has announced the date of the 18th Annual Wadsworth & Friends Concert set for Saturday, March 6 at 7:30 pm at Newnan’s Wadsworth Auditorium.
Palmetto, Police/Fire
Argo re-designated at Fire Chief Officer
Palmetto Fire Chief Henry Argo began his efforts as fire chief in Palmetto in early 2007 after 30 years of experience. This week it was announced by Mayor John Miller
Newnan, Obituaries
Lillie Mae Echols Thomas
Lillie Mae Echols Thomas , Newnan, died Jan. 3, 2010. She was born April 20, 1931in Heard County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Lillie Echols,
Newnan, Obituaries
Lessie Mae Lovelace
Lessie Mae Lovelace, Newnan, died Jan. 5, 2010. She was born April 18, 1923 in Newnan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Geneva Lovelace and was
Fayetteville, News
Who needs W. F’ville Bypass?
Several opponents of the west Fayetteville bypass have alleged that the $29.7 million project is a “developers’ road.” Some opponents have even charged that the bypass was a county commission
Crime, Fayetteville
Misty recovers, Brooks 11th-grader out on bail
It looks like the situation for Misty is improving. The 8-year-old mare is recovering from being shot four times in a Jan. 3 bow and arrow attack at the Padovano
Crime, Fayetteville
Bank robbers leave money trail; some customers grab cash
Fayetteville police are still searching for two armed men who robbed the Bank of America at Ga. Highway 314 and New Hope Road near the Fayette Pavilion early Saturday afternoon.
Government, Regional
PTC defers decision on church cellphone tower
A proposal to rezone St. Paul Lutheran Church to allow for a new cellphone tower off Ga. Highway 74 North was tabled by the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night.
Fayette County, Government
School board splits 3-2 to change meetings to Tuesdays
It was a relatively easy agenda item that came with a frequent 3-2 split vote on the Fayette County Board of Education. Board members Monday night voted to change the
Community, Fayetteville
Prayers, help sought for Brooks crash victim
A Brooks resident who was in a serious car crash Dec. 23 remains in a coma at The Shepherd Center, but the community is rallying with prayers and financial support,
Crime, Fayetteville
Man carjacked along Redwine Road
A Fayette County man was carjacked last week near Redwine Road after being followed from his business on Old National Highway. The man was not injured in the incident. The
Fayetteville, Government
F’ville wants legislative approval for redevelopment
Let the voters have their say on some specialized new uses for existing property taxes, says the Fayetteville City Council. The council on Jan. 7 officially asked the Fayette County
Fayette County, Government
County’s purchasing card program deemed ‘success’
Fayette County’s purchasing card program, reinvigorated in October 2008, has simplified purchasing for county departments with no abuse of the new associated policies, the county commission was told last week.
Board of Education, Fayette County
School system to meet with legislators
School system officials are preparing to meet with the Fayette County delegation in the General Assembly to make their feelings known on a half dozen issues of concern. The planned
Crime, Fayette County
Cop Report 011310
The following arrests were reported by local law enforcdment agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty: Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, December 31 –
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Vella Mae Benefield
Vella Mae Benefield, 89, Sharpsburg, formerly of College Park and Thomaston, died Jan. 2, 2010. She and her husband were gospel singers and she often accompanied them on the guitar
Obituaries, Regional
John Veazey Wynne Jr.
John Veazey Wynne Jr., 92, Crawfordville, died Jan. 4. 2010. He was born Nov. 20, 1917, and was a lifelong resident of Taliaferro County and a 1935 graduate of Alexander
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Brenda Kay Tyree Smith
Brenda Kay Tyree Smith, 56, Fayetteville, died Jan. 4, 2010. She was a 1971 graduate of Fayette County High School and had worked for the Federal government for 25 years.
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Jimmie Hazelle Gagliano
Jimmie Hazelle Gagliano, 89, Peachtree City, formerly of Chattanooga, died Jan. 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Gagliano, her parents, Lester and Alda Kate Holt
Free Speech, Regional
FreeSpeech for 01-13-10
Just over two months ago the voters of Peachtree City decided they wanted to carry on the theme of “change” and elected what was certainly to be a new and
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Pedestrian crossing lights mostly a waste
In these trying times, it’s easy to see how wasteful our federal government can be, and what poor stewards they are of our money. Unfortunately it’s not only the federal
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Solve 1 eco-problem, create bigger mess
Madness, it’s all madness. We are being inundated with all sorts of advertisements regarding another of the global warming hoax problems. All of the products we are developing now to
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Get ready for constitutional throwdown on healthcare legislation
As Congress works behind closed doors to merge the House and Senate healthcare bills, lawyers and attorneys general across the country are gearing up for a constitutional throw-down. At the
Columnists
Highlights of 2009
The year 2009 gave us the nation’s first African-American president, more failing economy, healthcare legislation, and the continuation of two wars. President Obama promised us “Change we can believe in,”
Columnists
President Obama needs to learn about ‘the real world’
BY Rep. Lynn Westmoreland President Obama could learn a lesson or two from the lyrics of my favorite country music singer, Coweta County native Alan Jackson. In Jackson’s “Here In
Columnists
Something about that name . . .
The secular left — and some self-described Christians — criticize Brit Hume, the Fox News commentator, for suggesting that the solution to Tiger Woods’ problems is a relationship with Jesus
Columnists
Entourage encounter
It’s true. Some things you have to see to believe. And then, even though you’re certain of the reliability of your own eyes, you don’t believe it. While touring with
Local Voices
Distracted and harried, and relying on Christ
OK, so it’s a new year. It seems I should write about resolutions or something, but nothing has come to me — besides, I’m as bad as anyone about breaking
Faith, Fayetteville
New classes at Flat Creek Baptist Church start tonight
Flat Creek Baptist Church will offer new classes beginning tonight. At 6:30 p.m., in room A-200, “Faith Lessons on the Promised Land” By Ray Vander Laan will be led by
Faith, Tyrone
OM will host Open House for HSI Friday
Heart Sounds International, a global worship and recording ministry of Operation Mobilization, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with an Open House from 7:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, at the
Faith, Peachtree City
PTCUMC’s GriefShare rescheduled
On Thursday, Jan. 14, Peachtree City United Methodist Church will begin a new session of GriefShare, a Bible based program for those who have lost a loved one. The January