Fayette County

Horse races coming to Moreland March 27

Amateur riders all over Georgia are getting their horses in shape for their favorite springtime event: The Bear Creek Hounds Point-to-Point races on Saturday, March 27 at the gorgeous farm of Hal and Linda Barry in Moreland, Ga. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. and the festivities – including a parade of the Bear Creek Hounds – begin at noon. Read More»

Lawsuit from former Fayette Co. manager dismissed

Judge: No evidence of gender discrimination

A federal judge has dismissed a gender discrimination lawsuit filed against the Fayette County Board of Commissioners by former County Administrator Christine Venice.

Venice didn’t bring forth any facts to support the contention that she was terminated because of her gender, according to the ruling issued March 16 by U.S. District Judge Jack T. Camp. Read More»

PTC Kiwanis Club honors distinguished guests

From left: Mick Maguire - Past Kiwanis Georgia Governor; Willie Boyd - Past Lt. Governor; Nancy Walden - current Kiwanis Georgia Governor; Bill Lieber; Tom Beckham - current Lt. Governor; and Terry Wheeler - President of the 90-member Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City.

Numerous distinguished guests were present at a recent weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City.

The special club guest speaker was Past International President Bill Lieber from Macon who detailed his past 40+ years as a Kiwanian. Read More»

Providence UMC cancels tonight's Marketplace

Providence United Methodist Church is cancelling The Marketplace this evening only, March 17, due to bad weather. The Marketplace will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 18-20, 6-9 p.m. as previously planned.

FCHS Academic Team places second in state

Fayette County High School placed second in the State Academic Bowl held in Athens March 6. Team members are Steven Nelson, Arinze Nwajagu, Jeni Hill, Navroz Tharani, Diana Clokey, Iesha White, Sonika Reddy, Tristin Thompson. Kathy Moore is coach of the team.

Fayette County High School placed second in the State Academic Bowl held in Athens March 6. Team members are Steven Nelson, Arinze Nwajagu, Jeni Hill, Navroz Tharani, Diana Clokey, Iesha White, Sonika Reddy, Tristin Thompson. Kathy Moore is coach of the team.

Providence’s ‘Marketplace’ biblical village starts tonight

UPDATE: Due to bad weather, The Marketplace is cancelled for Wednesday, March 17, only. The event will continue as planned March 18-20.

The community is invited to Providence United Methodist Church for the “Marketplace” from 6-9 p.m. starting tonight, March 17, and running through Saturday, March 20. This free, interactive experience is a walk through Jerusalem with sights and sounds of a biblical-era village including live animals, Roman Soldiers, and children dancing at the firepit. Read More»

Lenten lunches continue at First Methodist

Lenten lunches will continue at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church each Thursday throughout Lent (March 18 and 25) and will end with a lunch on April 1. All lunches will begin at 11:30 a.m.

The March 18 lunch will be hosted by the Mary Martha and Marie Lamb circles. The Rev. Kristen Heiden will be the speaker.

FFUMC is at 175 E. Lanier Ave. (Ga. Highway 54) in downtown Fayetteville.

For more information, call the church office, 770-461-4313.

‘Prisoner of Passion’ set for March 21

The power of the Resurrection will take on a new light as London native David Payne portrays the apostle Paul in a “Prisoner of Passion” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Peachtree City First Presbyterian Church .

As told in New testament Scripture, Paul (David Payne) is under house arrest in Rome and faces almost certain death. Paul interacts with a servant girl and tells her about God’s love.

Paul cites many letters he wrote to the early churches.

Tickets are required and are $5 for adults and $3 for children/students. Childcare will be provided for ages 4 and younger. Read More»

PTCUMC to host ‘Impact’ March 19

Peachtree City United Methodist Church invites all families in the community to “IMPACT — Equipping Families to Grow and Go” Friday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the PTCUMC Family Ministry Campus, 400 Windgate Road, in Peachtree City. The free event will be a time for families to come together in an informal setting for dessert, fellowship, worship and fun. Read More»

Adoption Discovery will meet March 24

An Adoption Discovery group will meet Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City.

Adoption discovery is a straightforward small group curriculum that provides needed information within a community of support. Groups meet once a week for seven weeks, and help provide information on options as a prospective adoptive parent. Read More»