Diana Palmer, best-selling author of popular novels of romance and suspense, will visit the Fayette County Public Library on Friday, July 9 at 1 p.m. She will talk about her novels and her writing career, answering questions from the audience. Following her chat, Palmer will sign copies of her new book, “Dangerous,” which will be on sale at the event. “Dangerous,” part of the long-running “Long Tall Texans” series, tells the story of Kilraven, the ruthless yet mesmerizing FBI agent with a haunted past. Read More»

Nicholas Abelein, a 2004 graduate of Starr’s Mill High School and a 2008 graduate of University of Georgia, graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) class 15-10.  Graduation was at Newport, Rhode Island on May 28.  He is currently attending Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) in Newport and will be reporting to USS O’Kane (DDG-77) homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. From left are Abelein’s father CDR Carl Abelein USN(ret), ENS Nicholas Abelein, and Abelein’s grandfather CAPT H.C. Abelein USN(ret). Photo/Special.

While three weddings were being celebrated at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center Saturday night, a fire broke out in the sauna area near the rear of the facility, forcing a temporary evacuation while firefighters spent several hours making sure the fire was completely extinguished. Read More»

Lucile Sullivan Stapleton passed away in Fayetteville, GA on June 24, 2010 at the age of 90.

She was born October 15, 1919 in Castleberry, AL and was a long-time resident of Mobile, AL. In 1997, she moved to Fayetteville, GA. Mrs. Stapleton was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert P. Stapleton and her son Robert E. Stapleton. Read More»