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Learn tango, foxtrot, at Brooks UMC beginning March 16

Beginner Tango and Foxtrot will be taught in an hour and a half class at Brooks United Methodist Church beginning March 16 through April 13. (Classes will not meet Easter weekend.) These two classes will be taught from 7 until 8:30 p.m. for four weeks.

The cost is $35 per person for the entire session or $10 per person as a drop-in. No partner is required.

Two certified dance instructors will guide students with proper foot and styling movements. Read More»

McDonough Rd. Baptist presents ‘Forgiveness Isn’t Easy’ March 24

The Celebration Choir and Orchestra of McDonough Road Baptist Church in Fayetteville will present an Easter musical and drama entitled “Forgiveness Isn’t Easy on Sunday, March 24, at 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. Read More»

Religion Briefs 03/13/13

Mental health ministry to hold meeting
There is Hope Ministries, a new interdenominational Christian ministry for families of people with mental illness, will have a kick off informational meeting March 14, at 7 p.m. using Prince of Peace Lutheran Church facilities in Fayetteville.  The meeting is open to all who want  to learn about this new ministry. For more info, visit thereishopeforfamilies.weebly.com/info-meeting.html. Prince of Peace is at 257 Ga. Hwy. 314, Fayetteville.

Fish fry continues at St. Gabriel’s Read More»

Dr. Carmen McDonald-Ashman

Dr. Carmen "Cherry" McDonald-Ashman passed away Feb. 23, 2013.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is lovingly remembered by her two children, Natalie and Sean; her grandchildren, Annalise, Jazzmin, Sean, Jr. and Cierra; her nieces Candice and Stacy; extended family, many friends, colleagues and patients.

Carmen was born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised by her beloved grandparents, Lucy Francis and Joslyn O'Sullivan in James Mountain, Sligoville, St. Catherine. Read More»

Left-lane laggards, new law coming up on your rear

A bill in the Georgia House of Representatives would give law enforcement officers more power to ticket drivers who travel in the left lane, obstructing the flow of faster vehicles approaching from behind. Read More»

Winnie Grace Maddox, 91, of Jonesboro

Mrs. Winnie Grace Maddox, 91, of Jonesboro, passed away March 1, 2013. She was a member of Fayetteville First Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Morgan Maddox and three sisters. Read More»

Religion Briefs 03/06/13

Brooks thrift shop plans sale this weekend
Second Chance Thrift Shop in Brooks will have a huge sale this weekend, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (March 7, 8, and 9). All shoes and winter clothes are just $1. Lots of winter clothing ( leather jackets, boots, and name brand sweaters) are still available. Many Easter-themed items are being offered for sale also. All proceeds from the shop go to support local missions as well as Brooks United Methodist Church.

Immigration forum planned at Holy Trinity Read More»

Mary Lou Joyner Dollar, age 76, Brooks

Mrs. Mary Lou Joyner Dollar, age 76, Brooks, Ga. died Thursday morning Feb. 28, 2013 at Southwest Christian Care Hospice following her battle with stomach cancer.

Mary was born in Henry County on Feb.18, 1937.

She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas Edward Joyner and Leila Mae Moore Joyner, 3 loving siblings her sister JoAnn Morton and her brothers Gerald Joyner and Donald Joyner. Read More»

State may fast-track fix of I-85-Hwy. 74 interchange

Help may be on the way for commuters snarled between Tyrone and interstate

Fayette County Commission Chairman Steve Brown has joined forces with his cohorts in Fulton and Coweta counties to plead the case for a larger-scope improvement to the interchange of Ga. Highway 74 and Interstate 85 in the form of a “partial cloverleaf” design. Read More»

Film industry, improved transportation top area development agenda

Fayette County Commission Chairman Steve Brown (L) was one of the panelists on hand for the 2013 South Metro Development Outlook conference held Feb. 20 in College Park. Brown noted Fayette’s quality of life and the need to work with surrounding counties on regional transportation needs. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The Ga. International Convention Center was overflowing on Feb. 20 as representatives from the region made their way to College Park for the 2013 South Metro Development Outlook conference. Among the speakers from across south metro Atlanta were Fayette County Commission Chairman Steve Brown and Fayette County Development Authority CEO Matt Forshee.

Brown in the session on new regional leadership served on the panel with Henry County Commission Chairman Tommy Smith and Clayton County Commission Chairman Jeff Turner. Read More»

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