Fayette County American Legion Post 105, observed the 94th anniversary of the founding of The American Legion in 1919 at their March meeting. A special part of the event was a reunion of past and present Post 105 commanders. Commanders attending (L-R) are Russell Edmondson (1956-1957), Harold Goza (1979-1985), John Dufresne (2000-2001), Dave Niebes (2006-2007 and 2012), Denny Leander (2010-2011), B.I. Murrell (2008-2009), and Dale Wees (1988 and 1989). Post 105 meets at the Log Cabin in Fayetteville the second Monday of each month. Photo/Special.

Peachtree City Library, along with other public libraries around the state, is participating in “Geek the Library,” a community-based public awareness campaign.

The campaign highlights what people are passionate about and how libraries can support them.

“Geek the Library” features local educational material that introduces “geek“ as a verb, and encourages the public to talk about what they “geek“ -whether it‘s engineering, superheroes or art. Read More»

Francis "Frank" Bernard Shea, Jr., 67 years old of Fayetteville, passed away on April 3, 2013.

He was born in Boston, Mass.

He is survived by his wife Beverly Shea of 42 years; 2 sons, Chris (Stephanie) and Jeff Shea; grandchildren Brittany Baggett, Logan and Benjamin Shea.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Peachtree City.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Read More»

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Deyton of Fayetteville, Ga. are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Michelle Ashby-Evonne Deyton, to Richard Evert Long, son of Mr. Greg Long of New Orleans and Mrs. Heike Meeuw of Germany.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Deyton of Hampton, Ga. Read More»