Fayetteville

(Not so) bright lights in F’ville

How bright should street lights be? Some newer kinds might be too bright, in the eyes of some Fayetteville officials.

The idea is to take a proactive stance to curtail the use of the increasing presence of “super-bright” LED lighting on businesses that contribute to visual clutter.

That stance came in the form of a proposed amendment to Fayetteville’s lighting ordinance that was posted for a first reading at the March 21 meeting of the Fayetteville City Council. Read More»

Ralph Scalise, Jr. of Fayetteville

Ralph Scalise, Jr. of Fayetteville

Ralph Scalise, Jr. of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away peacefully on March 15, 2013 after a long, courageous battle with multiple myeloma; he was 66 years old.

Ralph was born in Burbank, Calif. and enlisted in the Navy out of high school where he spent 3 tours of duty in Vietnam. After Vietnam he returned home and began work in the sheet metal industry where he spent 30 years designing and building air conditioning systems. He was fortunate to retire at age 50. Read More»

Crawford-Reynolds engagement

Margaret Ellen Crawford engaged to Eric Norris Reynolds

Rebecca Brown Crawford, daughter of Duncan and Margaret Ellen Crawford, of Maryville, is engaged to marry Eric Norris Reynolds, son of Wayne and Judy Reynolds, of Fayetteville, Ga., May 11, 2013 at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville, Tenn.

The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Crawford Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred. F. Latting.

The future bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William L. Reynolds Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Royal Ivy Hardman Sr. Read More»

Prince of Peace will offer parenting course starting April 9

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fayetteville invites members of the community to attend a series of seminars on “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent®” presented by Judi Knowles, independent facilitator. Sessions will be held each Tuesday from April 9 to May 21, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

The cost is $10 to cover the workbook. Couples may share. Read More»

Episcopal Church of the Nativity to hold benefit sale of ‘fair traded’ arts and crafts

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville will conduct a “Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale” April 19 and 20 to benefit the ministries of the parish. Merchandise will be set up in shop format in and around the parish hall on the church property, located at 130 Antioch Rd. just off Ga. Hwy. 92 , south of downtown Fayetteville. Sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Read More»

Providence to host faith workshop

Providence UMC will host a “Share Your Faith” workshop from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on April 13. All teens through adults are invited to attend.

The $30 cost of the workshop covers materials, coffee breaks and lunch. To sign up for the workshop, go to www.syfonline.org.

Providence is at 592 Bernhard Road, Fayetteville, in southern Fayette County between Redwine Road and Ga. Hwy 85. Visit www.provumc.com for more information.

Freedom to Live plans two events

Freedom to Live Ministries will host two free ladies’ events.

A Women Pastors and Pastors’ Wives Fellowship will be held Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m.

A Ladies One Night Encounter, “One Night With the King,” will be held Friday, June 6, at 7 p.m.

Both events will be held at the church, 1040C, East Ga. Hwy. 54, Fayetteville, and both will be hosted by First Lady Kelly Jennings. Register at www.freedomtoliveministries.org or call 678-545-4017. Email: ftlministry @gmail.com

Retiring flags in Fayetteville

Retiring flags in Fayetteville

The flag retirement box outside the ”Log Cabin” in Fayetteville had been the collection point for old and worn out American flags for 10 years, but was looking a little old and worn out itself. Willie Dulaney and Joe Bowler, two Legionnaires from Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion, gave it the long overdue makeover it deserved. Post 105 conducts frequent flag retirement ceremonies as a patriotic service to our community. Photo/Special.

Waterfall welcomed as gateway to Fayetteville

Truett Cathy and wife Jeanette stand beside the Waterfall, the distinctive signature of the development at Ga. HIghway 54 and Grady Avenue in Fayetteville.

The man who made an advertising icon out of cows urging everyone to “eat mor chikin” has now built a waterfall beside a major Fayette highway. And as of March 14, Fayette’s new Waterfall has officially started flowing.

Chick-fil-A President and COO Dan Cathy presided over the ceremony with Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, his wife, Jeannette, and several other members of the Cathy family present.
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Fayette Library hosts emerging writers showcase

A panel of six local authors in the early stages of their writing careers will participate in this year’s Emerging Writers Showcase at the Fayette County Public Library on Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. Each writer will give a short presentation, answer questions from the audience, and sell and sign books. Admission is free, and complimentary light refreshments will be served. Read More»

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