A bill that would almost completely ban lobbyist gifts to any Georgia legislator, save for certain specific circumstances, would also limit any citizen’s ability to advocate for or against legislation on behalf of any group with most elected officials across the state, even down to the town council.

The bill does contain language protecting the rights of citizens to express their individual views, however. Read More»

Sarah Juanita Daniel Marsh, 86, of College Park, Ga. died Saturday Feb. 9, 2013 peacefully at Piedmont Hospital surrounded by her children and many of her grandchildren.

She died of complications following a hip fracture and surgery. Juanita was the daughter of E.R. "Bud" and Jessie Stratton Daniel and wife of George Elliott Marsh, Sr. Read More»

Jay Byess, age 48, of Stockbridge, Ga. died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013.

He was born in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Connie Annie Byess. He was a member of St. James The Apostle Catholic Church.

Jay is survived by his daughters: Jenna Marie (Jonathan Winskie) Byess, McDonough, Ga. and Angel Smith, Covington, Ga.; brother: Dwayne Byess, Lagrange, Ga.; sister: Connie Pauline Pierce, Gainsville, Ga.; former spouse, Theresa Byess, Puyallup, Wash.; and mother-in-law: Carol Henson, Fayetteville, Ga.

Memorial Services were held at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Sat., Feb. 2, 2013 at 11am. Read More»

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at Dogwood Church.

Those attending will find encouragement, comfort and help in grieving the death of a loved one.

GriefShare is held on Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the office building of Dogwood Church (975 Ga. Hwy. 74 in Tyrone). For information, call 770-692-7634 or email ddarby@dogwoodchurch.org.