Tyrone

Legacy Theatre presents 'Baby'

The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone has always reserved spring for their most daring and critically acclaimed work. The last three springs brought theatre-goers the Atlanta premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Song and Dance,” the uplifting ”The Spitfire Grill,” and the dramatic ”john and jen.” However, according to artistic director, Mark Smith, this year’s “hidden gem”,  “Baby,” will offer audiences something a little different. Read More»

Army lieutenant from Tyrone dies in IED blast in northern Iraq

Robert Collins in a group photo for his West Point commissioning ceremony. Photo/Special from Fayette Woman Magazine.

Homecoming procession Thursday; funeral 10 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church

Army 1st Lt. Robert Collins of Tyrone died Wednesday in Iraq when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device, military officials said.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Read More»

Tyrone police reports 4-10-10

The following arrests were made by Tyrone Police between March 4 - April 8. Those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

Rodrick Rashad Anthony, 21, for attempting to purchase alcohol under age 21.
David Brian Dias, 48, of Rockpart Trace, Tyrone, for DUI, DUI less safe and open container.
Gerson Fidora, 28, of Palmetto Road, Tyrone, for allowing unlicensed person to drive, seatbelt violation and failure to obey stop sign.
Ashely Marcel Llewellyn, 31, of Pat Nell Drive, Peachtree City, for warrants served. Read More»

Sandy Creek HS gets 6 award nominations for 'Les Miz'

From left, are Marius and Cosette (Anthony Spezzano and Shannon Joyner) and Eponine, Valjean, and Fantine (Stephanie Earle, Jesse Alexander, Feleecia Thompson). Photo/Special.

The Sandy Creek High School Chorus and Drama Production of “Les Miserables School Edition” received six nominations in the 2010 Shuler Hensley Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre. Read More»

Eggs-ellent Egg Hunters

Photo/Ben Nelms.

There was no shortage of eggs, or fun, at the annual Tyrone Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at Shamrock Park. Sponsored by the Way of Life Church in Tyrone, the kids had a virtual field day scooping up handfuls of tasty eggs and showing them off to their parents. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Mr. William Edward Landrum, of Tyrone

Mr. William Edward Landrum of Tyrone, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010.

In the early 1960’s Mr. Landrum was drafted into the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of Sergeant in the First Armored Division. He retired as President of C.A. Rafter Company Inc. in East Point after 43 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie Landrum; son, Chuck Landrum and his wife LaVann of Newnan; sister, Linda Geer and her husband Terry of Eatonton; grandchildren, Andrew Landrum, Ansley Landrum, Jack Weaver and Sam Weaver. Read More»

Bray-Barnaby

Jennifer Marie Bray engaged to Robert Todd Barnaby

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Bray of Tyrone announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Marie Bray, to Robert Todd Barnaby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Barnaby II of Dunwoody. Read More»

Our Lady of Victory Science Olympiad team going to state competition

Our Lady of Victory High School's Science Olympiad team. Photo/Special.

Our Lady of Victory’s Science Olympiad team fared extremely well in the regional competition at Gordon College in Barnesville recently. They placed second overall in Division B (Grades 6-9) and qualified for the state tournament on March 27 at Augusta State University. Read More»

Tyrone resident among Gov. Perdue's recent executive appointments

Governor Sonny Perdue announced several executive appointments on Thursday and Rev. William C. Bacon, DMIN of Tyrone was one of them. Bacon was named to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists. Read More»

Mrs. Betty Jo Hills, of Tyrone

Mrs. Betty Jo Hills of Tyrone passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Mrs. Hills was an employee of South Fulton Hospital for 24 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George E. Hills and is survived by her son, Glenn Hills of Tyrone; daughter, Kathy Sims of Tyrone; sisters, Sara Lee of Kansas, Pat Sams of Peachtree City; brother, W.E. Hanes, Jr. of Fairburn; grandchildren, Kaleigh Sims, Phillip Sims, Christopher Sims; nieces and nephews. Read More»

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