Andrew and Jennifer Huggins Gardner of Tyrone presented their daughter, Anna Grace Gardner, for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg. The baptism, which took place during a Sunday morning service on July 8, was administered by Bishop David Epps. Assisting in the baptism were Anna’s father and her two grandfathers, The Rev. Deacon James Gardner and Ronnie Huggins, both of Tyrone. Photo/Special.

Recently, the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce asked each candidate to provide answers to questions regarding important local issues and Comcast videotaped the comments. The video will be broadcast over Comcast channel 25 and a link to the video will be posted on the Chamber’s website.

I feel the questions are important and will post the one question and my answer to each over the next four weeks.

“What is the highest priority transportation improvement project, either locally or in the region, that you feel is most critical to Fayette County and how should it be funded”? Read More»

A former Peachtree City resident wanted for murder in his homeland was turned over to Mexican law enforcement officers Thursday, according to officials with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Alfredo Montalvo-Coreno, 32, had been jailed since Jan. 16 when he was arrested by the Tyrone Police Department for driving without a license and speeding. Read More»

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (or just “Joseph” to most people familiar with the show) will make a spectacular debut on the Legacy Theatre stage July 6, and although its Biblical story and catchy tunes by Andrew Lloyd Webber (“Cats,” “The Phantom of the Opera”) are familiar to most, director Mark Smith promises that this production will be unlike any other. Read More»