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Preschool Open House planned

Kids on the Lane, the Mother’s Day Out program at Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church, is now enrolling for the summer and fall sessions. An Open House is planned for April 20 from 10 a.m. until noon. For information, email kidsonthelane@carriagelanepres.org or call 770-631-1841.

Real Life Center moves to new location in Peachtree City

Don Hopson working in the food pantry. The center closed April 1 and will reopen April 15 at its new location in Peachtree City. The Real Life Center provides financial assistance, food, clothing, and much more, meeting basic needs and working to help with long term change for those going through the tough times of life such as job loss, health issues, divorce, etc. Photo/Special.

The main location for the Real Life Center in Tyrone is moving! The new address is 220 Parkade Court, Suite A, Peachtree City which is just off Ga. Highway 74 south and accessible via Gardner Park. Read More»

Scouts to honor Westmoreland at annual fundraising dinner

U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland

On Thursday, Phil Smelley of The Complete Insurance Source will host a dinner to raise support for the Boy Scouts of America. Phil was particularly interested in sponsoring the 3rd Annual Golden Eagle Dinner because this year’s event honors, his dear friend Lynn Westmoreland. Read More»

Prince of Peace Lutheran hosts parenting course beginning April 9

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fayetteville invites the community to “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” presented by Judi Knowles, independent facilitator, each Tuesday from April 9 to May 21, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

The cost is $10 to cover the workbook. Couples may share.

This seven module parenting course, developed by the Love and Logic Institute, was designed to help find specific answers and actions for some of those difficult moments in child rearing. These simple techniques are effective with all children, from toddlers to teens. Read More»

Great cooks!

Left to right are Tom Hughes, Tom Burke, Ron Plues, Jack Finn, Steve Kurek, Jimmy Preau, Mark Pellegrinelli, Walter Reed, Mike Vanairsdale, Jim Towel, Jerry Taylor, and Harry Reed. Not present for picture was the event chairman, Dan Law, and Joe Higgens and Mike Gintz. Photo/Bob Perrault.

Council 8081, Knights of Columbus at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City recently provided weekly Lenten dinners for church members. Help came from the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, St. Vincent de Paul with food and help, the Night Shelter with mac and cheese every week, and help and food from Father Rico’s Columbian Mission, Shepherds of the Meek. Shown are some of the members of the Knights of Columbus who prepared the Lenten Friday fish dinners. Read More»

Finish line just ahead

Finish line just ahead

The football stadium at Fayette County High School was packed with participants and spectators March 29 for the Fayette County Special Olympics track and field competition. Volunteers cheered the participants on to the finish line. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Patricia Elaine Carden, 64, of Fayetteville

Patricia Elaine Carden, 64, of Fayetteville, passed away March 26, 2013.

She was a retired Veterinarian Assistant for Flat Creek Animal Hospital. She was also a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Douglas Carden of Fayetteville; son Kirk Carden of Fayetteville; daughter Kim C. Ruck and husband Tim of Peachtree City; grandchildren Logan, Conner, Kody and Cooper.

A funeral service was held Friday, March 29, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Dr. Jerry Cross officiated. Read More»

Frances Brooks Cown, 96, of Fayetteville

Frances Brooks Cown

Frances Brooks Cown, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away March 26, 2013. Read More»

June Wallace, 88, of Peachtree City

Mrs. June Wallace, 88, of Peachtree City, died March 29, 2013.

She was a 30-year member of Grace Evangelical Church and was active in the Fellowship of Christian Airline Personnel. She also served as a polling official in Fayette County for over 15 years. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed needlepoint and cross-stitching. Read More»

Gerald Duane Wolfley, 81, of Fayetteville

Gerald Duane Wolfley, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away March 29, 2013.

He was born and lived most of his life in Topeka, Kansas. He owned and managed his own Construction Company.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cloyd Nathaniel Wolfley and Gertrude Peterson Wolfley and his brother Donald E. Wolfley. Read More»