Religion Briefs 121609
Inman plans Christmas dinner Dec. 16 Inman United Methodist Church will have its churchwide Christmas dinner in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 5:30 p.m. Special entertainment will be […]
Faith, Fayette County
Regional, Weddings
Trendell-Nation
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Trendell of Oregon, Ohio announce the marriage of their daughter, Molly Frances Trendell, to Blake Anthony Nation, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy D. Nation
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Julie Renée McGowan
Julie Renée McGowan, 48, Fayetteville, died Dec. 1, 2009 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernie Williams. She was originally from
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Frances M. Balmes
Frances M. Balmes, 91, Fayetteville, died Dec. 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin James Balmes, brothers, John Balmes, Fred Balmes, and Richard Balmes, and a
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Julian Randolph Mills Jr.
Julian Randolph Mills Jr., died Dec. 8, 2009. He was an aircrew life support specialist in the United States Air Force and while in service he was awarded an AF
Fayetteville, Obituaries
David E. Nelms
David E. Nelms, 77, Fayetteville, died Dec. 9, 2009. Services were at Flat Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Priester officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include
Fayette County, Obituaries
Robert Austin Watson
Robert Austin “Bob” Watson, 85, Riverdale, died Dec. 10, 2009. He was the oldest of nine children. He was a World War II survivor and Purple Heart recipient. He held
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Dr. Weldon L. Odom
Dr. Weldon L. Odom, 75, Fayetteville, died Dec. 11, 2009 after a three-year long battle with cancer. He was a native of Hazlehurst, Ga. and was born Sept. 11, 1934.
Fayette County, Obituaries
Eugene Oscar Ottman
Eugene “Gene” Oscar Ottman, 83, Brooks, died Dec. 11, 2009. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Don Barron and the Rev. Mark Anthony officiating. Interment
Engagements, Peachtree City
Bartels-Shelton
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Mark Bartels of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan MaryAnne Bartels, to Capt. William Wesley Shelton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay
Columnists
GOP leaders: ‘What’s ethics?’
Witnessing the breaking of our ethical bones, the splatter of our values and expectations, the utter hopelessness of the moment, it is difficult to tolerate the gang-like attitude of our
Columnists
House leaders must meet tests of high moral and ethical standards
Amazingly, it is now mid-December and Christmas is just a matter of days away. After the holidays the Georgia General Assembly will convene for the second year of the current
Columnists
Tiger Woods and the culture’s loss of shame
Early in my column-writing career I took note of comments by the singer Madonna. A skin magazine had published nude photos of her, taken when she was a teenager. An
Columnists
The beauty shop and the beast
Every trip to the beauty shop is, for me, an adventure in some way. And, without fail, it’s immensely entertaining. First of all, Sandy, my hairdresser, is one of the
Fayetteville, Obituaries
John Austin Vincent
John Austin Vincent, retired E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer, parachute rigger, United States Navy, 85, Mountain View, Calif., died Nov. 26, 2009. He was born and raised on a farm
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Jesse Kenneth “Kenny” Williams
Jesse Kenneth Williams, 56, Fayetteville, died Nov. 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Williams and Lucille Norred. He had a quick wit and sense of
Fayetteville, Obituaries
James Lewis Watkins Jr.
James Lewis Watkins Jr., 59, Fayetteville, died Nov. 30, 2009. He was born Aug. 31, 1950 in Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Rose Watkins. He
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Ned C. Boutwell
Ned C. Boutwell, 87, Fayetteville, died Dec. 1, 2009. He drove for Trailways for 22 years and was awarded the title, “Million Mile Safe Driver.” Services were at the Carl
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Robert H. Suttles
Robert H. “Bobby” Suttles, Fayetteville, died Dec. 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rowland Cortez and Edna Cowart Suttles. He had been practicing law in Fayette
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Frances Hogue
Frances Hogue, 88, Fayetteville, formerly of East Point and Christian City, died Dec. 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Russell Hogue, and sisters, Bert Powell
Government, Peachtree City
PTC SPLOST leftovers: $3.6M
With the transportation SPLOST set to expire in April and regular sales tax revenues remaining lower than normal, Peachtree City will have to pare down its scheduled street and cart
Board of Education, Fayette County
Schools catching more out-of-county students
Fayette County is still having issues with out-of-county students attending school here. A report heard by school board members Monday night showed that 51 students so far this school year
Fayette County, News
Uh oh, Bigfoot roaming in north Fayette?
Reports of the sightings of large primates, usually referred to as “Bigfoot,” are not uncommon across the United States. But they are uncommon in Fayette County. At least until this
Fayette County, News
Patriots’ defense may rule the Dome
If you’re late jumping on the Sandy Creek bandwagon but want to show your support for the Patriots, here’s what you need to know. The Patriots won their Class AAAA
Crime, Tyrone
Ex-Tyrone man, 45, charged with molesting young relative
A former Tyrone resident was arrested last week for molesting a female relative under the age of 10, according to officials with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Bruce Alan McDonald,
Crime, Fayette County
3 arrested in 2 Fayette armed robberies
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has made arrests in connection with two armed robberies that were reported on Nov. 29 and again on Nov. 30. On Thursday, Fayette County Sheriff’s
Fayetteville, News
F’ville delays Pavilion request for more parkway ‘monument’ signs
A variance request by Fayette Pavilion owner/manager Developers Diversified Realty Corp. for additional monument signs along Pavilion Parkway to help draw needed customers was tabled prior to the Dec. 3
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Mayor-elect Haddix: ‘Ready to get job done’
I would like to thank the voters of Peachtree City for the vote of confidence in electing me the next mayor of Peachtree City. There is a lot to do
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Imker: ‘Will vote for city, not re-election’
Thank you to all who voted. The city won. The new council has a lot of challenges ahead, but I am confident our village concept will be secure. I’m offering
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
‘Shop with a Sheriff’ needs help for kids
The holidays are fast approaching, and we need your help to brighten the faces of some disadvantaged children right here in Fayette County. This will be the third year that
Local Voices
My Christmas ‘piece’
As a boy I was a “P.K.,” a “Pastor’s Kid,” so every time the church doors were open, I was there. And there were no trips out of town for
Faith, Fayetteville
New Hope’s Living Christmas Tree runs through Dec. 13
New Hope Baptist Church’s 2009 Living Christmas Tree production entitled “Hallelujah … Light Has Come,” started Tuesday and will run through this Sunday, Dec. 13. Tickets are required but are
Faith, Fayetteville
Fayette Community Church plans all-day event for ‘conspiracy’ Honduras fund-raiser
Fayette community Church has partnered with Advent Conspiracy to raise money to provide a well for a village in Honduras. This Saturday, Dec. 12, FCC will host an indoor yard
Faith, Fayetteville
Special gift
Mrs. Mary Younger (left) and daughter Drenda Brady, members of The Catholic Church of St. Gabriel in Fayetteville, recently donated a sanctuary lamp to Our Lady of Mercy High School.