Ware County School Superintendent Dr. Joseph “Jody” C. Barrow, Jr. received unanimous approval by the Fayette County Board of Education Monday night to serve as superintendent of Fayette County schools beginning July 1.

Barrow thus will take over the actual day-to-day operation of the county’s largest government, its largest expender of tax dollars and its largest employer.

Prior to the vote, board member Leonard Presberg said he was excited about Barrow’s hire, with board member Barry Marchman adding that Barrow is “the right man at the right time.” Read More»

Georgia Heartland Humane Society Director Jane Reed (L) takes a minute with Pedal for Pets organizer Wendy Maguire at the “Foodies for Fido” fundraiser held April 18 at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center. Hosted by the Business Women of Fayette and Coweta County, the event was attended by more than 100 people and raised more than $10,000. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City welcomes two guest worship leaders May 4-5. On Saturday at 7 p.m. Perry Springman will be the guest musician. Springman is lead vocalist and songwriter for Perry and The Poor Boys, a band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Formerly a youth minister, Springman now devotes his time to his music and to World Vision. He will be en route to a Worship Vision ministry in the Dominican Republic. He has inspired concert audiences to sponsor 9,000 children for World Vision. He may be found on YouTube and Facebook. Read More»

The Holy Spirit Encounter ministry is coming May 3-5 to Fayette Family Church at 1729 Ga. Hwy. 54 W. in Fayetteville. Those attending will hear and experience biblical teachings, worship, testimonies, and more with focus on the Holy Spirit. There is no cost; however, registration is requested for the encounter ministry. Everyone in the community is invited to the “Consuming Fire” service Saturday at 7:30 p.m. For registration and agenda visit fayettefamilychurch.org.