In 2012, voters in Fayette County will be asked whether they support, or not, a regional 10-county one percent sales tax to fund transportation projects in metro Atlanta.

But even if the measure fails here in Fayette, the sales tax will still be assessed here if it is approved regionwide. Fayette County is part of the Atlanta Regional Commission, and the remaining nine ARC counties will also vote on the bill: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale. Read More»

Dancelink and OM Arts International, ministries of Operation Mobilization (OM), will host a Creative Arts Evening of Worship Friday, April 30. The concert will be at Peachtree City Christian Church and begins at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free; however, an offering will be received to benefit Dancelink’s ongoing mission work.

The concert will feature local dancers as well as music, art and poetry. Read More»

Registration is now open for Winshape C3 Camp, which will be hosted by Heritage Christian Church, July 12-16.

The day camp is open to all students who have completed first through sixth grade. Camp runs from 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily.

Cost is $179 for a full week of camp. A deposit of $50 is due upon registration.

“C3 combines sports and recreation, arts, Bible study and worship for a truly unforgettable week of life change,” said Tammy Pattison, children’s director at Heritage Christian. Read More»

Mrs. Linda Montgomery of Sharpsburg announces the engagement of her daughter, Meagan Palmer Montgomery, to Briggs Cabot Coker, son of Ms. Teresa Coker of Lithia Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coker of Douglasville.

The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Scott Montgomery of Sharpsburg. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Suddaby of Union City. She is a graduate of Northgate High School and Auburn University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management. She is currently employed as a project manager with Nationwide Hospitality in Chicago, Ill. Read More»