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Brooks UMC now offering fitness classes

Brooks United Methodist Church now offers fitness classes in the gym. Current classes are Group Personal Training and Zumba. In August the church will begin offering Yoga and Tai Chi.

Group Personal Training classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 – 9:45 a.m.

Zumba Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Yoga will be on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. – noon and Tai Chi will be on Monday from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. There will be a free Tai Chi demo class on July 26 at 7:30 pm. Read More»

Religion Briefs 08/1/12

Fraser accepts call to Word of God Lutheran
The Rev. John T. Fraser of North Carolina has accepted a call from Word of God Lutheran Church (NALC/LCMC affiliations) to become its new senior pastor. Fraser will begin his ministry the first week in September. There will be an installation service later in the fall. Fraser and his wife, Cara, will move to the area in late August. The Word of God Lutheran Church sanctuary is at 303 Kelly Dr., Suite 10, Peachtree City. For more information, call 770-897-4508.
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Hope you vote yes, but sun will rise on Aug. 1

As we approach the historic primary vote on July 31, we have a lot to be thankful for.

We are blessed to live in a country where we can debate issues publicly and vote privately.

We have the opportunity to decide issues that are important to us instead of having someone else dictate those decisions for us.

We can change our mind or change our political affiliation without danger of harassment or punishment.

We can choose to vote, or choose not to vote (even if that’s not a good idea). Read More»

Brooke E. Brownlee, age 58, of Griffin

Mr. Brooke E. Brownlee, age 58, of Griffin, Ga., passed away July 16, 2012.

Brooke was born in Munich, Germany. Brooke was known to his family and friends for being a handyman; he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, music, and spending time on the ranch in Texas. Read More»

Religion Briefs 07/25/12

‘Won by Faith’ to perform at Friendship UMC
Friendship United Methodist Church will host a singing service Sunday, July 29, at 11 a.m., highlighted by the award winning gospel quartet, Won by Faith. The quartet, hailing from Dallas Ga., has sung with groups such as The Florida Boys, The Dixie Echos, The Anchorman and Palmetto State Quartet. Friendship UMC is at 1004 Ga. Highway 314.

Fifth Sunday Celebration is this Sunday Read More»

Clayton State University economic impact: $252.4 million, 2,311 jobs

A newly released report states that the combined economic impact of the University System of Georgia’s (USG) 35 institutions on their host communities reached $13.2 billion in Fiscal Year 2011, which is five percent higher than the $12.6 billion reported for FY 2010.

The FY 2011 study found that Georgia’s public university system generated nearly 132,000 jobs, or more than three percent of all the nonfarm jobs that exist in Georgia. The bottom line is that one job out of every 29 in the State of Georgia is due to the University System. Read More»

Rolling Hills Baptist youth help local resident with yard work

Anna Farrington wields a weed whacker helping clear a resident’s yard during the recent “Monday Mission” by Rolling Hills Baptist youth. The ‘mission’ is a summer vacation program geared toward serving others. Photo/Spec

Several members of the youth group from Rolling Hills Baptist Church battled the summer heat recently as they conducted a “Monday Mission” at Marnelle Mobile Home Park, helping with yard work and clean up at the home of an elderly and disabled resident. Because of health and mobility reasons, the resident is unable to tend to her own yard. So the youth took care of everything for her — mowing, raking, pulling weeds, and cleaning out a trailer full of miscellaneous stuff that needed to be disposed of. Read More»

Brooks UMC currently offering various fitness classes

Brooks United Methodist Church now offers fitness classes in the gym. Current lasses are Group Personal Training and Zumba. In August the church will begin offering Yoga and Tai Chi.

Group Personal Training classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 – 9:45 a.m.

Zumba Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Yoga will be on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. – noon and Tai Chai will be on Monday from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. There will be a free Tai Chi demo class on July 26 at 7:30 pm. Read More»

Religion Briefs 07/18/12

CDM will host Propet Chambers service
Christ Discipleship Ministries (CDM) will host a Prophet Chambers Prophetic Service on Sunday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m. The speaker will be Prophet Timothy Frazier. For directions, contact the CDM office, 770-969-8370. No nursery or childcare will be provided.

Carriage Lane now registering for MDO Read More»

Clayton State’s Sacred Harp Singing School starts Friday

Although Clayton State University’s world-famous Spivey Hall is best known for the highest level of musical expertise, the Sacred Harp/Shape-Note Singing School, held this year on Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14, is an event that emphasizes participation under the instruction of clinician Nathan Rees.

Singers and history buffs alike will enjoy this annual event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Read More»

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