Fayette County

Cast your vote in 'My Mother is a Gem' contest

Town Square Jewelers on the Square in Fayetteville is pleased to invite everyone to the store to vote for a winner in the “My Mother is a Gem” contest.  Local kindergarten through 5th graders wrote letters explaining why their mother is a gem and deserves to be the recipient of a beautiful amethyst and diamond necklace. The eighteen finalists were chosen and are posted around the store for everyone to read. You are invited to cast a vote for your favorite.  Read More»

Cary named ‘Outstanding Woman in American History’ by local DAR chapter

The James Waldrop Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution presented Carolyn Cary with the award for Outstading Women in American History. Phyllis King presented the award to Cary. Photo/Ann Eldredge.

Carolyn Cary was recently announced as the Outstanding Woman in American History by the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.  Cary has resided in Fayette County since 1966 and has witnessed Fayette County history firsthand. Read More»

Students earn national achievement scholarships

Two Fayette County High and two Whitewater High School students are among 700 nationwide receiving National Achievement Scholarships through the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship Program, a competition for African American high school students. Read More»

Metro Fayette Kiwanis does their part for community, world

Metro Fayette Kiwanis does their part for community, world

In honor of Kiwanis Service Day and Earth Day, these Metro Fayette Kiwanians picked up trash along Hwy. 92 North. From left: Julian Campbell, President Melanie Myer,  Sydney Ninneman, Clark Ninneman, and Bill Webb. The club meets each Tuesday noon at IHOP, Fayetteville. Photo/Carolyn Cary

4th annual Mother’s Day Workshops at Mucklow’s Fine Jewelry

Just in time for Mother’s Day, children are invited to Mucklow’s to make a bracelet or a pendant for Mom out of sterling silver (staff are on hand to assist in the crafting). 
There will also be games, musice and a craft table for making handmade Mother’s Day cards.  This event benefits the Promise Place. The costs are: bracelets $35 and necklaces $25, while the smile on Mom’s face is free. The fees include a $10 donation from each piece to Promise Place.

The workshops will take place Saturdays, Apr. 24 and May 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sundays, Apr. 25 and May 2 from 12-3 p.m.
 

Washington Medal Winner

Washington Medal Winner

Susan Sloan was awarded the Martha Washington Medal for her continued support and service to the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, Fayetteville. She is a member of the James Waldrop Daughters of the American Revolution, Fayetteville. Shown with Sloan is J. Michael Thomme Sr., Lafayette chapter information officer. Photo/Special

'Seussical Jr.' comes to Patriot Hall

The Flat Rock Middle School chorus is proud to present the musical, “Seussical, Jr.” Apr. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m., at Patriot Hall. This adaptation of the Broadway musical brings together the much loved characters from the Dr. Seuss books “orton Hears a Who!,” “Horton Hatches the Egg,” and “Gertrude McFuzz.” Read More»

Republican women’s group participates in Patriot Packages

From left are Taylor Todd, Shirley Williams, Nancy Dickinson, Alex Todd. Photo/Special.

A group from the Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club recently got together to get boxes ready for mailing in support of their Patriot Packages initiative.  They send boxes containing toiletries, snacks, and books to family and friends of their members. The most recent recipients were Rob Todd, son of Dr. Bob and Judy Todd of Fayetteville, and Kevin McMullen, nephew of Bernie and Cathy McMullen of Peachtree City, both of whom are in the U.S. Army and now deployed to Afghanistan. Read More»

Carl Hubert Greenway, 88, of Fayetteville

Carl Hubert Greenway, 88, of Fayetteville, died April 18, 2010.

He was a member of Harps Crossing Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Frances Greenway and a brother Horace Greenway.

He is survived by his son Mike and Shirley Greenway of Fayetteville; grandchildren Chad Greenway, Ricky and Tiffany Greenway, and April and Shaun Brooks; great-grandchild Jake Greenway; sisters Nina and Carl Maxey and Jane and Bob Krebs; and nieces and nephews. Read More»

Jeanne Sims Brumlow, 72, died April 18

Jeanne Sims Brumlow, 72, died April 18 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia due to complications from surgery.

A service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, April 22nd at Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home at 180 Jeff Davis Drive Fayetteville, Ga. 30214 . Read More»