Fayette County

Providence will offer parenting seminar

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»

Fayette E-SPLOST funds lease of 1,937 computers at $3.3 million

The computer “refresh” at the Fayette County School System continued last week with the Board of Education approving the 1-cent sales tax-funded lease of 1,937 computers and related equipment at $3.341 million. Read More»

Johnson-Dixon Wedding

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Dixon

Emily Beth Johnson and James Stephen Dixon were married at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church on April 10, 2010. The Rev. Chuck Hodges of Athens First United Methodist Church officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Robert and Jan Johnson of Peachtree City and the granddaughter of Bill and Loraine Baldwin of Brooks. A graduate of McIntosh High School and The University of West Georgia, she is employed by Resitech Industries in Norcross. Read More»

$100K savings for combining 'The Fred' with Tourism?

A deal to combine Peachtree City’s tourism and amphitheater operations under the same umbrella is projected to save approximately $100,000 a year, according to city projections. Read More»

Stephens-Johnson Engagement

Jessica Darlene Stephens engaged to Frank Joseph Johnson III (Tripp)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stephens of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Darlene Stephens, to Frank Joseph Johnson III (Tripp), son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, Jr. of Bluefield, Va. Read More»

Sherstad Birth Announcement

Brandon and Christina (Sewall) Sherstad of Fayetteville announce the birth of their daughter, Harmony Grace Sherstad, at 12:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2009, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Harmony weighed 6 lbs, 15 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Doug and Maryellen Austin of Griffin, Roger and Marina Sewall of Fleetville, Pa., and Larry and Barbara Sherstad of Jacksonville, Fla. Great-grandmother is Janet McKenzie of Peachtree City. Harmony was welcomed home by her sister, Autumn.

PTC planners unhappy with Walgreens exterior

By January, United Retail plans to be working on replacing the Ruby Tuesday restaurant at the intersection of Peachtree Parkway and Ga. Highway 54 with a Walgreens pharmacy. Read More»

Todd ‘appalled’ at Smith, Smola for attacks at BoE

Fayette County Board of Education member Bob Todd

Fayette County Board of Education member Bob Todd at a press conference Tuesday said he wanted to clarify some of the events that transpired at the May 4 board meeting where a verbal brawl occurred between him, board member Janet Smola and Chairman Terri Smith. Read More»

McCarty: Will treat citizens with respect

My name is Allen McCarty and I’ve lived in Fayette County for 15 years. As a candidate for county commissioner, I feel the voters deserve to know exactly who I am and what I stand for.

I’m not a politician; I am a retired television engineer with experience primarily in management, broadcasting, and station construction. I’ve built TV stations from Atlanta to Salt Lake City, working very closely with all phases of government in the process. Read More»

Maxwell: Will fight MARTA ‘’til hell freezes over’

It appears to me that there are those who wish to distort the facts concerning the role that the current Fayette County Board of Commissioners has with current transportation issues. I write this letter to set the record straight and to address some of the misinformation that is being spread as a result of contested political races. Read More»

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