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Second Chance Thrift Shop in Brooks now open three days

The Second Chance Thrift Shop in Brooks is now open on Thursdays, as well as Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Located in a 100-year-old house (151 McIntosh Road, Brooks,) the shop is just 10 minutes east of Starr’s Mill High School.

The shop’s huge, annual Clearance Sale is coming up on Nov. 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Clearance Sale will be held at Brooks United Methodist Church, 119 Morgan Mill Rd., Brooks. Nearly 100percent of the proceeds go to local and international missions. Call Brooks United Methodist Church for more information, 770-719-7593.

Religion Briefs 10/31/12

Woolsey’s Fall Festival is Oct. 31
Woolsey Baptist Church will host its annual Fall Festival on Wednesday night, Oct. 31 from 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is free for an evening of family fun. Costumes are welcome (no scary ones.) Enjoy hot dogs, a cake walk ($1 donation for missions), trunk or treat, popcorn, candy, hay ride and fun. Woolsey Baptist is at 115 Hampton Rd. in Fayetteville. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-9618 or log onto: www.woolseybaptist.org.

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Leaders honored at NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet in PTC

The awards were numerous at the 15th annual Freedom Fund Banquet hosted by the Fayette Branch of the NAACP. The Oct. 27 event was held at the Wyndham Conference Center in Peachtree City. Pictured were: seated, Stephanie and Ian Taylor, parents of Olympic gold medalist and Community Service Award winner Christian Taylor; and standing, from left, Community Service recipient Sam Sweat, Community Service recipient Rev. BaSean Jackson on behalf of Fellowship of Love Church, President’s Award recipient Arnold Martin, state Rep. Read More»

Linda Perry of Brooks

Ms. Linda Perry of Brooks passed away Oct. 22, 2012. She was a flight attendant for Northwest/Delta for over 30 years and was an avid animal lover. Read More»

Brooks will host Fall festival Oct. 28

Brooks United Methodist Church invites the community to its Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 5 – 6:30 pm.

Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and bring their trick o’ treat bags for a fun evening of trunk o’ treating, hay rides, pony rides, games and food. All activities are free and will run from 5 – 6:30 pm. A soup and hotdog supper will be served and monetary donations will be accepted for it. Read More»

Religion Briefs 10/24/12

Meet the Mormons tomorrow evening
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Peachtree City invites the community to attend a special brief presentation to “Meet the Mormons,” Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. The presentation will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 101 S. Peachtree Parkway, corner of Ga. Highway 54 and Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City.

NHBC plans fall festival, car show Oct. 27 Read More»

Geneva Green Cook of College Park

Mrs. Geneva Green Cook of College Park passed away October 15, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cook and her first husband, Edward R. Ponatoski, Sr.

Mrs. Cook is survived by her daughters, Linda Smith and her husband Richard of Tyrone; Karen Vogtner and her husband John of Peachtree City; son, Edward R. Ponatoski and his wife Angela of Annapolis, Md.; sister, Shirley Demarest and her husband Jack of Marietta; step-sons, Joe Cook of Palmetto; Mark Cook and his wife Marsha of Sharpsburg; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Read More»

Brooks UMC adds two more classes to its fitness program

Brooks UMC has been offering Zumba and group personal training. Those have been so popular that Tai Chi has been added on Monday and Thursday evenings and now Yoga-lates on Tuesday and Thursdays at 11 a.m.

Yoga-lates is a class fusion that implements the practices of Yoga and Pilates. This class is designed with everyone in mind and suits all levels. The class can increase flexibility and muscle strength, as well as breathing and relaxation techniques. A personal mat is suggested. Monthly passes are $35 and the drop in rate is $8 per class. Read More»

Religion Briefs 10/17/12

Deadline for Greek pastries orders is Nov. 2 Read More»

Charter schools amendment on ballot draws heat

Long-time Georgia political commentator and GeorgiaInsight.org creator Sue Ella Deadwyler had her sights set Monday night on the defeat of the charter schools amendment that will go before voters on Nov. 6.

The main thrust of Deadwyler’s comments before approximately 50 people at the Harvest Christian Community Center in Fayetteville dealt with her position that charter schools are unconstitutional and that they compromise the local control of boards of education. Read More»

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