Hopewell UMC plans social networking class
Hopewell United Methodist Church will host a free Social Networking class, open to the entire community, on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Although there is no fee […]
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For Welcome House
The Philoptochos (Friends of the Poor) Chapter of the St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church in Peachtree City presented handmade prayer shawls for the women at the Community Welcome House in
Faith, Fayetteville
Gospel music evening planned at New Hope
New Hope Baptist Church will host a musical celebration, ‘Come Together’, Friday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at the North Campus. Hosted by Babbie Mason and Marvin Matthews, the night
Faith, Fayetteville
WBC announces change in Sunday schedule
Woolsey Baptist Church is beginning a new schedule on Sunday morning, Feb. 7. The church will offer two worship opportunities — a traditional worship service featuring the choir and orchestra
Faith, Regional
Religion Briefs 011310
Anniversary celebration coming up True Love Christian Ministries will celebrate its anniversary this Sunday, Jan. 16, at 3 p.m. The church pastor is Elder Nathaniel Livingston. The anniversary theme is
Engagements, Fayetteville
Clark-Friel
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Eugene Clark of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Lane Clark, to Justin Thomas Friel of Atlanta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jeffrey
Engagements, Fayetteville
Senger-Headley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Senger II of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Leanne, to Trevor David Headley, son of David Headley and Ms. Yvonne Headley of Florida.
Engagements, Peachtree City
Caron-Besch
Joe and Dot Caron of Leomister, Mass., announce the engagement of their daughter, Marcia Caron, to John Besch, son of Ray and Teri Besch of Peachtree City. The bride-to-be is
Engagements, Peachtree City
Smith-Blubaugh
Kenneth Smith of Jonesborough, Tenn., and Ms. Barbara Smith of Savannah, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Lee Smith, to Michael David Blubaugh, son of David Blubaugh of Senoia
Peachtree City, Weddings
Handy-Goodloe
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Handy of Peachtree City, announce the marriage of their daughter, Adele Dorothy Handy, to Britton Andrew Goodloe, son of Mike and Linda Goodloe of Marietta. The
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Southern Baptists and college football
When I was in New York during the fall, a few of us from the South were talking Southeastern Conference football. One of the local guys said, “You guys from
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Coupon Man
Despite gazillion-dollar bailouts, let’s face it: Our economy is still in a downturn. Experts state the bottom is near and should be reached this year. Unfortunately what they don’t want
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Intellectuals and society
There has probably never been an era in history when intellectuals have played a larger role in society. When intellectuals who generate ideas are surrounded by a wide range of
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A war by any other name
Suppose Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab, the Christmas Day underwear bomber, had succeeded and blown up Northwest Airlines flight 253, killing nearly 300 people on board and perhaps others on the
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Untrue Beliefs
Here’s a sample of last week’s news reporting: “A new decade is about to start …”, “What better way to start a new year and decade …”, and “ABC ‘World
Coweta County, Government
Commission okays in-home food prep as home occupation
It was a measure adopted to bolster home-based food preparation businesses. The Coweta County Commission Jan. 5 voted unanimously to amend a portion of the Zoning & Development Ordinance to
Coweta County, Government
Coweta County Commission meetings for 2010
January 5, 2010 6:00 p.m. January 14, 2010 6:00 p.m. Work Session January 19, 2010 6:00 p.m. February 2, 2010 6:00 p.m. February 11, 2010 6:00 p.m. (Public Hearing) February
Newnan, Police/Fire
Newnan Fire Dept. gives Life Saver awards
The City of Newnan Fire Department honors its firefighters with their Annual Life Saver Award for 2009. The recipients of this award have saved a life while on duty in
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Triad wins health department project bid
Triad Construction, Inc. has been awarded the contract to construct the new Coweta County Health Department building on Hospital Road. Coweta County commissioners approved the $1.7 million low bid at
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Hearing set on Ga. disability services
Georgia is seeking input on the services provided to disabled people by the Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living programs operated by the Georgia Department of Labor. The input will be
Newnan, Obituaries
Gloria Bohannon Wallace
Gloria “Deanie” Bohannon Wallace, formerly of Newnan, died Dec. 27, 2009. She was born June 10, 1947 in Newnan, in the “Historic Rocky Hill” community. She was preceded in death
Obituaries, Regional
Gerald Lee Cleveland
Gerald Lee Cleveland, Union City, died Jan. 1, 2010. He was born Feb. 10, 1950 in Moreland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Ed and Dorothy Reese
Crime, Fayetteville
Brooks horse shooter sought
You don’t expect to see a horse in a south Fayette pasture near Brooks with multiple arrows sticking out of the animal. But that’s what Rachel Byrd, 17, saw Sunday
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Anna Bigan Worgo
Anna Bigan Worgo, 96, Fayetteville, died Dec. 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew T. Worgo, two brothers, and one sister. No services will be held
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Harry F. Swann
Harry F. Swann, Fayetteville, died Dec. 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Emily Joiner Swann. Services were at First Baptist Church of Fairburn
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Hubert Edwin Fuller
Hubert Edwin “Ed” Fuller, 66,Fayetteville, died Dec. 27, 2009. He was retired with 35 years of service from Delta Airlines, and was a member of Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church. Services
Fayetteville, Obituaries
June Marlene Jeffords Bowen
June Marlene Jeffords Bowen, 70, Fayetteville, formerly of Gainesville, Fla., died Dec. 28, 2009, following a long period of disability. She enjoyed successful and rewarding careers with the Florida Farm
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Thomas J. Lynch Jr.
Thomas “Tom” J. Lynch Jr., 76, Fayetteville, died Dec. 30, 2009. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Derrick Lovelady officiating. Survivors include a son, Jim
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Beryl Raymond Pelt
Beryl Raymond Pelt, 75, Fayetteville, died Dec. 31, 2009. He served for 10 years in the United States Air Force and then worked as an aircraft mechanic for 23 years
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What does God look like?
“No one has ever seen God,” we read in John 1:18 (RSV). Artists, poets, and authors, of course, have attempted to portray Him. Michelangelo portrayed him as both ancient and
News, Peachtree City
3 new PTC members, 2 hot issues for council
A request to up-size one building in a shopping center on Ga. Highway 54 West from 50,000 to 65,000 square feet will be considered Thursday night by the Peachtree City
Crime, Fayetteville
Auld Lang Syne: 20 underage drinkers jailed
A central Fayette County man and woman were charged and more than two dozen underage drinkers were cited by Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies New Year’s Eve at the couple’s residence
Fayette County, News
Snow day on Friday?
Fayette residents hoping for snow may get their wish starting Thursday afternoon. The area could get upwards of one inch of the white stuff and perhaps more, according to the
Fayetteville, News
F’ville asks for local law for vote on redevelopment tax
Fayetteville wants a TAD more — tax money, that is, for three redevelopment projects. Members of the Fayetteville City Council at the Jan. 7 meeting will consider a resolution asking