With sorrowful hearts, the family of Roy Cornelius McCullough of Jackson and Fayetteville, GA announce his earthly transition to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ, on June 5, 2024.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, James (T.J.) McCullough and Bertie Stephens McCullough, brother, Jim McCullough and daughter Whitney Railey.
He is survived by...
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE) Flint River Chapter #1435 meets the 2nd Monday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Dr. Fayetteville.
All active and retired federal employees welcome. For information, contact Bill Croker at wgcroker@yahoo.com.
Glenda “Skeeter” Cole Skipper, born April 17, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia. Skeeter peacefully passed away June 6, 2024, in Griffin, Georgia at 76 years of age.
Throughout her life, Skeeter dedicated herself to service and professionalism. She served with honor and distinction in various roles, including at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office from 1966 to 1978, the Coweta County Sheriff’s...
Starr’s Mill Republican Precinct Voters — You may want to vote early in the Republican Primary Run-off for Georgia’s 3rd U.S. Congressional District Primary Run-Off ... and here’s why!
At the last Board of Elections Meeting on Friday, May 24, 2024, they announced that the “One Church” would not be available for the Primary Run-Off Election on June 18, 2024....
The people. The place. The purpose.
The people. One of our nephews called us around Easter of this year to tell us that he was getting married. In fact, the call was a FaceTime call and we got to see and meet his fiance as they called us from Texas. We shared in their good news and wished them congratulations...
There are three river birch trees that surround our home. I planted them three years after I built this house.
River birches are pretty trees. They grow long, toward the sky, and spread a beautiful canopy of shade. The trunks are interesting and artistic as the bark is constantly curling into pieces. The mint-colored leaves are smallish and they flitter...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Benjamin James Willis, who was promoted to the next level of joyful life living with God on June 1, 2024, at the age of 51. Born on December 15, 1972, Benjamin brought pure fun and joy to all those around him.
Benjamin was the beloved son of...
A couple living in a house without the owner’s knowledge and a man with an automatic pistol who tried to run from law enforcement are among the list of assorted suspects arrested in various incidents during the past week in Fayette County.
According to reports, deputies were dispatched June 5 to a vacant home on Brooks-Woolsey Road. An investigation determined...
An altercation at a holiday cookout led to multiple felony charges for a Fayetteville man.
According to a spokesman for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place over the Memorial Day weekend at the pool area of the Kenwood Landing mobile home park. The suspect confronted his girlfriend at the pool and struck her, according to the report,...
— Last month’s Republican Primary not really ‘over’ with runoff vote scheduled —
Republican voters in Fayette County must focus on Georgia’s 3rd US Congressional Primary Run-off ... and here’s why!
To win the election, a candidate must receive 50% plus 1 vote of all the votes cast throughout the entire 3rd Congressional District.
In Fayette County, you would also think that...
Margaret Gross O’Toole, 87, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on June 3, 2024. She was born on November 12, 1936, in Attica, Indiana and was the daughter of John and Gladys Gross. She had three brothers (Bud, Jim and Jerry Gross) and one sister (Eileen Gilham). She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings.
Margaret graduated with...
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I have been part of hundreds of funeral services during my lifetime and career. It is almost always a very traumatic event for a family even in those where death was expected. It is a time when many individuals are weary, grieving, and vulnerable.
A few days ago, I was with such a family as we were discussing plans for...
Before we get started walking down the path in the woods of this story, I have a disclaimer: please don’t try any of the fun stuff found herein (herein is a legal term ... I think).
Looking back, it was really fun, but it was also really dangerous, so I don’t want any of my young readers to get hurt....
FOSTER CARE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS are held every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Bloom Our Youth, 150 Marquis Dr., Fayetteville. Get your foster parenting questions answered at this free, no-commitment, casual, meeting. Speak directly with Bloom associates about the requirements and journey to becoming a Bloom foster family.
For more information, contact Shannon Hoy at s.hoy@bloomouryouth.org or call 770-461-7020.
NEW NEIGHBORS LEAGUE CLUB meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church (Fellowship Hall), 101 N Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Carol Jensen-Linton at 770-486-9116 or email CarolJL@bellsouth.net.
NEW NEIGHBORS LEAGUE CLUB meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church (Fellowship Hall), 101 N Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Carol Jensen-Linton at 770-486-9116 or email CarolJL@bellsouth.net.
Robert J. Burch Elementary 2nd grade teacher Linda Barkoot believes in her students, and she teaches them to believe in themselves, too.
With 23 years at the school, Burch has become a calling for Barkoot. She is drawn in by the staff’s commitment to being the whole village that raises a child.
“It’s not just a job for me, it’s even...
Whitewater High had a strong showing at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, CA.
A pair of Wildcats placed in the top 10 in Role Play events and made the big stage. Junior Zaire Brown placed in Business Services Marketing, and freshman Naomi Martin placed in Food Marketing.
The Whitewater contingent was among over 20,000 students competing this year.
DECA prepares...
USDA works closely with states to ensure that children who receive free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed – whether during summer break or unexpected closures during the school year.
Through USDA's Summer Nutrition Programs, approved sites in communities across the country can serve meals to kids up to age 18 at...
A hands-on virtual reality experience helped Whitewater High students better understand the effects of impaired driving.
Health and PE teacher Rashad Muhyee teamed up with the Drug Free Fayette Coalition to bring the Arrive Alive Tour to the school. The experience puts students into an actual vehicle where they wear a virtual reality headset to simulate driving under the influence....
ENVISION SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Arbor Terrace, 201 Crosstown Dr., Peachtree City in the multi-purpose room on the second floor.
The purpose of this group is to educate, encourage and empower those who are experiencing vision loss. Family and friends are welcome. Transportation can be arranged.
For more...
The Fayette County Community Animal Taskforce (FCCAT) is requesting the immediate establishment of an Animal Shelter Improvement Steering Committee, to be officially recognized by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners.
The steering committee should be comprised of animal welfare/shelter subject matter experts (SMEs) from the community with equal appointment/approval authority of individuals by the County and FCCAT.
The Steering Committee will...
Twenty-two years ago, I wrote a business plan for starting my own company. I sat on that plan for a full year while I sought out advice, studied the market, and mustered enough courage to take action by launching the business in March 2003. In my very first column for this paper, I shared some of my motivations for...
A team of Crocodiles was crowned Fayetteville Reading Royalty when Cleveland Elementary won the inaugural Battle of the Books with Fayetteville Elementary.
A collaboration between Cleveland Principal Jamie Inagawa and media specialist Kari Lee and FES Principal Dr. Monica Reckley and media specialist Sara Johnson, the Battle of the Books is designed to get students excited about reading and commit...
David Bradley IV, a new graduate of Fayette County High, is the winner of this year’s Kayla’s Kreation Scholarship.
The Kayla’s Kreation Scholarship was created to honor aspiring scholars who shared a love of the arts like Kayla Bailey. Bailey, a 2015 graduate of McIntosh High, passed away suddenly in May 2018 after her sophomore year of college, and her...
PEACHTREE CITY RUNNING CLUB holds its monthly meetings on the 1st Monday of every month (except July and December), at 7:30 p.m. at the Peachtree City Hotel and Conference Center (formerly known as the Wyndham). To confirm meeting location and for more information, go to ptcrc.com.
By VICKI LEOPOLD
Tami Hurst has been an animal lover for as long as anyone can remember. So it was not surprising that she enthusiastically rose to the occasion after receiving panicked calls from residents who had attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Fayette Animal Shelter on April 11.
Tami went to see the new facility for herself. What...
It is surreal to us that we are writing an obituary for our son, Max, less than seven months after the passing of his older brother. He was only 19 years old and was taken from us far too soon. Max had a close relationship with God, and knowing our dear son is in God’s loving arms helps during...
Expect more tax increases as our local governments have to vote on the fiscal year 2025 budget this summer. The local governments excel at spending our tax dollars, doing little to build efficiency.
Can’t see the red flags?
After taking a beating during the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are enduring soaring cost of living increases. Do local elected officials care? Can they...
Recently our Fayette County Board of Education adopted their budget for the next fiscal year. While I will present a more detailed analysis of the financial numbers later, a key factor in the budget presentation stood out to me during my review.
While the position reductions changed, they went up with seventy-seven positions reduced from our schools and 6 from...
These are pretty strong words, perhaps — but I’ll let you be the judge of their accuracy. I’m just a concerned citizen.
This has to do with the Fayette County Commission withholding funds for and, further, threatening to withhold services to my city. First, a little background.
There is a dirt road, Crabapple Lane, that leads from Tyrone into the back...
A pair of Whitewater High alums were in the mix as Reinhardt University won its first-ever NAIA Women’s Lacrosse National Championship.
Whitewater Class of 2022 grads Carly Harris and Madison Hasty helped hoist the trophy as the Eagles beat Lawrence Tech 18-10. Harris, an attacker, scored 1 goal in 9 games played this year. Hasty, the team’s starting goalie, posted...
Rebekah Bushmire will be among a select few young Americans of all backgrounds, communities, and worldviews traveling to Washington DC to discuss the youth vote.
Bushmire, newly graduated from McIntosh High, is one of only 500 students from around the nation chosen to participate in “America in One Room: The Youth Vote” through Close Up.
In January of this year, Bushmire went to...
