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Ed and Joan Jachino 50th wedding anniversary

Ed and Joan Jachino will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary

Ed and Joan Jachino will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 30. They were married in Glen Ellyn, Illinois at Glen Ellyn Methodist Church in 1963.

In 1976, the Jachinos moved to Peachtree City with their three daughters. Still residing in Peachtree City, Ed is retired from the James River Corporation, and Joan is a retired Fayette County teacher. While enjoying retirement, both are active in the community. Read More»

Jan & Bill Hall 65th Wedding Anniversary

Jan and Bill Hall will celebrate their 65th

Jan and Bill Hall will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on April 3, 2013.

They met in high school in Rockford, Ill. and married in 1948 at age 19. (They don't last).

Bill was a salesman for Graphic Arts and they have lived in several states. They are now retired in Peachtree City. Jan is active in the community with the garden club and book club.

They have two children, Mike Hall (Kathy), Jill Hall and one grandchild, Matt Hall.

They will celebrate their anniversary horseback riding at Georgia State Park Brasstown Valley in Young Harris.

Crawford-Reynolds engagement

Margaret Ellen Crawford engaged to Eric Norris Reynolds

Rebecca Brown Crawford, daughter of Duncan and Margaret Ellen Crawford, of Maryville, is engaged to marry Eric Norris Reynolds, son of Wayne and Judy Reynolds, of Fayetteville, Ga., May 11, 2013 at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville, Tenn.

The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Crawford Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred. F. Latting.

The future bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William L. Reynolds Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Royal Ivy Hardman Sr. Read More»

Where is the wonder of Easter?

Dr. David L. Chancey's picture

I’ve not yet made it to the Grand Canyon, but it’s on my list of places to see before I “kick the bucket.” I understand it’s a place of awe that takes your breath away. Read More»

Lenten retreat at CTK

Front row (L-R) Nancy Wine, Stephanie Hale, Leta Dickinson, Bonnie Barr, Lisa McDonald, Donna Turner, and Lois Caputo, Senoia. Second row (L-R), Marion Wilton and Angela Northrup. Back row (L-R) Diane Williams, Karen Hennessy, Sue Brockman, Nancy Handley, Peggy Nelson, Roberta Furlong, Cecily Johnson. Photo/Special.

A Lenten Retreat for women was held at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Sharpsburg, with the theme, “Opening Our Hearts to the Father.” The retreat leader was Bonnie Barr, an associate professor of nursing at the University of West Georgia, who is also the president of the Jehovah Rapha Chapter of the International Order of St. Luke the Physician. Attending the retreat were: Front row (L-R) Nancy Wine, Sharpsburg; Stephanie Hale, Peachtree City; Leta Dickinson, Sharpsburg; Bonnie Barr, Carrollton; Lisa McDonald, Peachtree City; Donna Turner, Sharpsburg; and Lois Caputo, Senoia. Read More»

Prince of Peace will offer parenting course starting April 9

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fayetteville invites members of the community to attend a series of seminars on “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent®” presented by Judi Knowles, independent facilitator. Sessions will be held 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. Read More»

Two interim pastors welcomed at PTC First Presbyterian

Rev. Joan Gray and the Rev. Stephen Kolderup

First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City welcomes the Rev. Joan Gray and the Rev. Stephen Kolderup to the pulpit as interim pastors, replacing Dr. David Miller who is retiring following 33 years of ministry with the Presbyterian Church USA. Read More»

Episcopal Church of the Nativity to hold benefit sale of ‘fair traded’ arts and crafts

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville will conduct a “Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale” April 19 and 20 to benefit the ministries of the parish. Merchandise will be set up in shop format in and around the parish hall on the church property, located at 130 Antioch Rd. just off Ga. Hwy. 92 , south of downtown Fayetteville. Sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Read More»

Holy Trinity K of C will participate in Stations of the Cross this year

Left to right: KC insurance agent, John Schmidt; chancellor, Harry Jones; council director, Tom Hughes; warden, Jerry Taylor; Dan Worley; deacon, Don Kelsey; trustee, Ron Plues; Tom Burke; DGK Chris Lacey; Walter Reed; GK, Mike Vanairsdale; Jim McCord; deacon, Ben Gross; and Richard Reed. Photo/Bob Perrault.

Holy Trinity Church Knights of Columbus Council 8081 continues with a long standing tradition of helping out with the church activities. One of the council’s yearly favorite projects is to participate in the stations of the cross.

Each of 14 Knights mans a station position describing the meaning of the station and leading the prayers for that station. The ceremony is accompanied by a full dress choir.

Each week a different church group leads the stations of the cross.

Providence to host faith workshop

Providence UMC will host a “Share Your Faith” workshop from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on April 13. All teens through adults are invited to attend.

The $30 cost of the workshop covers materials, coffee breaks and lunch. To sign up for the workshop, go to www.syfonline.org.

Providence is at 592 Bernhard Road, Fayetteville, in southern Fayette County between Redwine Road and Ga. Hwy 85. Visit www.provumc.com for more information.