Tyrone

One-third of Fayette has already voted

4th location opens for early voting

Aside from the questions on the Nov. 6 ballot, the other question is how many people will be left to vote on election day? As of Tuesday morning, more than 24,000 of Fayette County’s 82,000 eligible voters had already cast their ballots in early voting. When you add the more than 2,300 absentee ballots already returned, that’s nearly one-third of the entire Fayette voting pool. Read More»

Hood sees progress, preservation in Tyrone’s future

New Tyrone Town Manager Kyle Hood has been on the job for nearly a month. And the former Upson County Manger envisions Tyrone’s future as one that balances progress with preservation. But who is Kyle Hood, how did he get here and what does he bring to the job?

“At any moment a dozen or more cities and counties have jobs advertised. I was looking for the next, best place for me and I appreciated the good experience in Upson County,” Hood said. When all was said and done, Hood was hired and began work in early October. Read More»

Fayette early voters turn out by the thousands

Long lines for early voting — With under two weeks before Election Day Nov. 6, hundreds of Fayette County residents have lined up to vote early for offices ranging from president to school board member. At the Fayette County Board of Elections office in Fayetteville Monday, these voters await their turn at the electronic voting machines. Photo/John Munford.

Saturday voting this weekend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., early voting all next week

As of noon Monday, more than 8,000 Fayette County residents have cast their ballots for the upcoming November general election. That’s just under 10 percent of the total eligible voters — 81,792 — according to the Fayette County Elections Office. Read More»

Hopewell Pumpkin Patch sales continue

Mickey Godwin and Nancy Massey help unload pumpkins for the Pumpkin Patch.

The Hopewell UMC Pumpkin Patch is open for business now through Oct. 31, seven days a week, 12:30 to 7 p.m. Proceeds will go toward church mission projects. Mickey Godwin and Nancy Massey help unload pumpkins for the Pumpkin Patch. Hopewell is at 351 Jenkins Rd. in Tyrone, directly across from Sandy Creek High School. For more information contact the church, 770-306-7537. Photo/Special.

Concert for OM Arts Friday in Tyrone

 OMA stands for: Operation Mobilization Arts. They are hosting an Arts Celebration Event, October 26, Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. at their OM USA headquarters, 285 Lynwoods Avenue, Tyrone. It is a free concert.

Local singer-songwriter, Bill Drake, will perform songs from his new CD “Broken and Complete.” Drake has released several full-length albums and is the Director of OM Arts International. Read More»

A kiss for the Sandy Creek Homecoming Queen

A kiss for the Sandy Creek Homecoming Queen

Sandy Creek High School senior Tori Alexander was overcome with emotion as her father congratulates her on being named Homecoming Queen at halftime of the football game. Following the game at the homecoming dance, Isaac Saxon was named Homecoming King as well. Photo/John Munford.

Michael Pollard of Tyrone

Mr. Michael (Mike) Pollard of Tyrone passed away Oct. 16, 2012.

He is survived by his parents, Walter and Jean Pollard of Tyrone; brother, Doug Pollard of Atlanta and many cousins and other family members.

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Beard officiating.

Interment followed at Sharon Memorial Gardens.

Those wishing may sign the online guest book at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family received friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.

Hopewell opens Pumpkin Patch

Pastor Billy Beard, left, and Mike Nix help unload pumpkins for the Pumpkin Patch.

The Hopewell UMC Pumpkin Patch is open for business now through Oct. 31, seven days a week, 12:30 to 7 p.m. Proceeds will go toward church mission projects. Pastor Billy Beard, left, and Mike Nix help unload pumpkins for the Pumpkin Patch. Hopewell is at 351 Jenkins Rd. in Tyrone, directly across from Sandy Creek High School. For more info

NAACP map splits 11 of 36 Fayette voting precincts

Fayette Co. asks court to rule against ‘racial gerrymandering’

In the legal battle over how citizens are elected to Fayette County’s board of education and county commission, both sides are now sparring over the map proposed by the plaintiffs including the Fayette County and national branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Read More»

Local youth mission

Pictured are Laura Harness, Bishop Watts, Hunter Campbell, Shelby Peeples, Makayla Cummings, Kara Cooper, Zabrina Corrales, Alicia Shrader. Jacob Estrada, Annalise Estrada, Emily Colvin, Danielle Colvin, Elizabeth Colvin, John Karafanda, Shane Karafanda, Sam Beard, Meredith Beard, Lillie Brooks, Emily Brooks, Madison Farr, Brittany Farr, Dresden Day, Brianna Powers, Logan Powers, Ava Taylor, Hunter Vaughn, and Lauren Owens. Photo/Special.

On Sunday, Sept. 30, the youth groups at Brooks United Methodist Church and Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone gathered together to make 200 sandwiches for the residents of Trinity House - Big Bethel in Atlanta. Pictured are Laura Harness, Bishop Watts, Hunter Campbell, Shelby Peeples, Makayla Cummings, Kara Cooper, Zabrina Corrales, Alicia Shrader. Read More»