Fayette County

Providence’s parenting seminar is this Saturday

Providence United Methodist Church will offer a “Parenting is Heart Work” seminar Saturday, June 12, from 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The seminar is open to the community and emphasizes helping parents solve the real problems they are facing. A children’s program is offered at the same time, so that the whole family can attend. Read More»

Glory Clapp will perform at B-Acts meeting Thursday

The B-Acts group, seniors age 50 and older at Flat Creek Baptist Church, will have a dinner meeting Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m., with ventriloquist Glory Clapp and her friend, Hal A. Lujah, providing the entertainment. Members are encouraged to bring their friends.

Those who are attending for the first time are guests of the group.

Regular members are asked to bring a vegetable and a salad or dessert. Meat will be provided by the church.

Flat Creek is on Flat Creek Trail between Ga. Highway 54 and Tyrone Road, about halfway between Fayetteville and Peachtree City. Read More»

Studying healing ministry

Shown (L-R) are Karen Hennessy, Senoia; Taylor; Thomas Metzger, Peachtree City; and Dr. Judy Massey, Peachtree City. Photo/Special.

A 13-week class examining 26 of the New Testament incidences of Jesus’ healing ministry is being taught at Christ the King Church in Sharpsburg. The class is sponsored by the local chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician and is taught by the Rev. James C. Taylor of Peachtree City. Those attending, shown (L-R) are Karen Hennessy, Senoia; Taylor; Thomas Metzger, Peachtree City; and Dr. Judy Massey, Peachtree City. Photo/Special.

F’ville Methodist will offer several FPU classes this fall

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church (FFUMC) has announced it will offer multiple courses in Financial Peace University (13-week course) in the fall of 2010. The course benefits couples/individuals of all ages — those with or without debt. Read More»

F’ville crime rate drops to lowest since pre-1994

The 2009 Annual Report released by the Fayetteville Police Department shows a lower incidence of serious crimes in the city than at any time since prior to 1994.

Occurrences of the most serious crimes in 2009 decreased by more than 21 percent over 2008 while less serious crimes increased more than 11 percent during the same period. Read More»

Superintendent search so far yields 32 names

The search for the replacement for Fayette County School System Superintendent John DeCotis is well underway. Board members have received applications and are currently vetting those submissions.

Hired in the spring, the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) received, reviewed and screened applications and conducted reference checks on the top candidates. The applications of 32 people interested in the position were forwarded to the school system, said Board of Education Chairman Terri Smith, adding that the applicants are from 15 states across the country. Read More»

Herrington-Davis Engagement

Kathleen Norris Herrington engaged to Joshua Kennon Davis

George and Anna Herrington of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen Norris Herrington, to Joshua Kennon Davis, son of John and Jean Davis of Cornelia.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of The University of Georgia with a bachelor of science, majoring in fashion merchandising, and is presently enrolled in a master of arts program in early childhood at Mercer University. She is employed as a preschool teacher at First Presbyterian Preschool of Atlanta. Read More»

County inspections pave way for ISO drop

Fayette County was recently recognized for its vigorous implementation of building codes for both residential and commercial property.

The Insurance Services Office has lowered the county’s rating for building inspection and code enforcement from a 5 to a 3, putting it in pretty elite company.

Of more than 8,300 communities audited by ISO, only 140 had better scores than Fayette in the residential category. And only 160 communities had better scores in the commercial category. Read More»

Soileaux-Gagliano

Leslee Ann Soileaux enaged to Samuel Major Gagliano

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Soileaux of Rayne, La., announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Leslee Ann, to Samuel Major Gagliano, son of Commander and Mrs. Paul Gagliano of Peachtree City. Read More»

Summertime is (almost) here, and life is good

Families enjoy Lunch on the Lawn in Fayetteville June 4.

Lunch time Friday in Fayetteville could not have been more perfect for a “Lunch on the Lawn.” A Fayetteville Main Street event in downtown at the old courthouse, moms and their kids were joined by a host of others taking advantage of the blue skies, mild temperatures and live music that provided a backdrop for the perfect lunch. Photo/Ben Nelms.