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Stephen A. Martin, Sr., age 66

Stephen A. Martin, Sr.

Stephen A. Martin, Sr., CPA, MBA passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Beloved husband of Brigid C. Martin for the past 43 years. Loving father of Stephen A. Martin, Jr. (Monique), Nicole M. Franks (Kevin), and Dana C. Martin and grandfather to Taylor Claire, John, Michelle, and Payton. Younger brother of Helen M. Morrison (Robert), Alvin J. Martin, Sr. (Ethel), and Carole M. Walker (John). Son of the late Mary Batiste and Wilbert J. Martin. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Read More»

James William Brown, age 73

Mr. James William Brown, age 73, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Ann Brown; daughter, Patricia Ramsey and her husband, Derek of Fayetteville; sister, Charlene Patrick of Woodstock; grandchildren, Dillon Ramsey and Logan Ramsey.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Interment will follow at River View Memorial Park.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. Read More»

Peter Daly, 27, of Fayetteville

Peter 'Wesley' Daly, 27, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 14, 2013.

Wesley is survived by his mother and step-dad, Tammy and David Callaway of Fayetteville; daughter, 'Madison' Nicole Daly (age 5) of McDonough; father and step-mother, Melvin and Pamela Daly of Griffin; aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial service was held Saturday, May 18, 2013 in the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin, Ga.

Simoné Marks, 22, of Fayetteville

Simoné Marks

A celebration of the beautiful life of a sweet angel, Simoné Marks, 22 years old, of Fayetteville, GA, will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013, 11 a.m. at New Life Presbyterian Church, 6600 Old National Highway, College Park, Ga., Rev. BaSean A. Jackson, Pastor of Fellowship of Love Church, officiating.

Her sudden transition leaves an everlasting void in the hearts and minds of her loving, devoted parents, Simon and Larris Marks, grandmother, Mrs. Sophrania Ford, Columbus, Ga., aunts, uncles, Godparents, cousins, other relatives, friends and church family. Read More»

Martha Louise Pierce of Tyrone

Mrs. Martha Louise Pierce of Tyrone passed away May 20, 2013. Read More»

Perfect end to perfect season

Perfect end to perfect season

The McIntosh boys soccer team wrapped up their season with the AAAAA state title and a perfect record, and they may well be named the U.S. National Champions by the time it’s all said and done. Head coach Bunky Colvin, who has been at the school since 1995, said this 2013 squad was “the best in school history.” Click here to read about the Chiefs. Photo/John Munford.

Things to do — May 22-June 20

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May 25

PTC Combat Fitness will hold an Anti Bullying Seminar from 10:30 a.m. to noon today. The cost of the seminar is free to the public and members alike. The seminar will be for children and teens from the ages from 4 to 18. The seminar is designed to teach children and young adults to be confident, aware, and protected in potentially dangerous situations. Please call to reserve your space today at 770-487-1000.
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McIntosh Class of 2013

Collin Andrew Abell
Kaila Rose Abramowitz
Cole Martin Adams
Robert Anthony Alaimo
Keenan Ryan Allen
Maria Sol Ancheta
August Danielle Anderson
Jabari Barak Anderson
Kalauna Lateice Anderson-Lloyd
Juan Carlos Andrade-Villa
Abigail Lauren Andrews
Sierra Marie Armbrust
Maxwell Douglas Ashley
Haris Aslam
Bobby Ray Atkinson
Logan Christopher Austin
Casey Nicole Baccarny
Jeffrey Alan Bair
Cameron Adam Bamdad
Brooke Elizabeth Barnard
Anna Keith Barnes
Erica Nicole Barnhill
Alexander Patrick Bayard
Melissa Catherine Beall
Ericka Nicole Bell
Nathan Christopher Bell Read More»

VBS: Facing fear, trusting Go

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What are you most afraid of? Heights? Failure? Riding over long bridges? Who was it that sang “I don’t like spiders and snakes ...”?

I read this week that psychologists have identified 628 kinds of phobias. For instance, achluophobia is fear of darkness; bathmophobia is fear of stairs or steep slopes; belonephobia is fear of pins and needles; cacophobia is fear of ugliness; amnesiphobia is fear of ... I can’t remember that one. Mageirocophobia is fear of cooking. The list goes on and on. Read More»

Starr's Mill Class of 2013

Olive Lillian Aanstoos
Grant Raymond Aasen
Areesh Muhammed Abdulla
Luke Michael Abrams
Alexander William Adcox
Lindsay Nicole Allison
Omar Almanza
Nana Ama Afriyie Amoah
William Weycker Anda
Hallie McPhail Anderson
Alexandra Claire Aspley
Brandon Curtis Austin
Taylor Charlann Avery
Chandler William Barnes
Caitha Gene Barr
Travis Edward Batcho
Melanie Marie Battleson
Morgen Roy Baynham-Smith
Elizabeth Beltran Uscategui
Dakota Oren Benner
Jacob Conner Berezinski
Carl Jack Berggren
Austin Mitchell Berkey
Ariel Nicole Berrios
Victoria Ashley Berrios Read More»

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