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Scott Carter, 50, of Fayetteville

Scott Carter, 50, of Fayetteville, Ga., formerly of Alcoa-Maryville, Tenn., passed away on June 9, 2013, following a rip tide current drowning on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

He was a graduate of Alcoa High School in 1981 and will be remembered in the area of sports. While growing up, he was a faithful member of Monte Vista Baptist Church of Maryville and was very involved with the youth group. Read More»

Raising Betsy Ross’s Old Glory

Fayette County American Legion Post 105 members Denny Leander (L) and Dave Niebes display the historic Betsy Ross flag prior to raising it. In honor of Flag Day this Friday, June 14, the Post will be flying its Betsy Ross flag in front of the American Legion Log Cabin. The public is invited to the flag-raising ceremony Friday starting at 8 a.m., in front of the Log Cabin at 180 S. Glynn Street in Fayetteville, south of the intersection of Ga. highways 54 and 85. Photo/Special.

Running toward a good time in F’ville’s newest park

A host of people from around Fayetteville watched June 6 as the ribbon was cut and the kids ran to the new playground equipment at the Church Street Park. The MOMS Club of Fayetteville raised $20,000 to outfit the park and make landscaping and other improvements. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Byrd-Palmer engagement

Jessica Lauren Byrd engaged to Harrison Kyle Palmer

Mr. and Mrs. John Byrd of Fayetteville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ms. Jessica Lauren Byrd, to Mr. Harrison Kyle Palmer, son of Mr. Danny and Judge Kathy Palmer of Swainsboro, Ga. Read More»

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Why did Jesus wash His disciples’ feet?

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Dear Father Paul: Why did Jesus wash his disciples feet in John 13 then say in verse 14 “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.” (NIV) Was he setting up some new kind of religious ritual? — Mike
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Notables

• An area student graduated from Mercer University’s School of Medicine during the school’s commencement in Macon last month. Mercer President William D. Underwood conferred the degree.
Caroline Alena of Peachtree City graduated from Mercer University’s School of Medicine with a specialty in Internal Medicine.
• Fayetteville’s Kyle Dearing has been named to the Dean’s List by Freed-Hardeman University for academic achievement during the 2013 spring semester.Inclusion on the Dean’s List requires maintaining a minimum grade-point average of 3.40 for the semester and full-time status. Read More»

Headed for Camp Lutherock

Shown are (kneeling) Ansley Jacobson, Claire Avery, Morgan Wiese, Geena Burlew, Clara Comiskey; second row, (L-R), Melissa Jacobson, Carolyn Sanders, Emily McDonald, Mary Catherine Wood, Roger Callison, Davis Cover; back row, (L-R) Darren Mendes, Reed Livingston, Nolan Robichaux, Michael King, Alex Dohany, Elizabeth Wampler and Riley Scruggs. Photo/Special.

Sixteen middle-school youth from Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church are spending June 9-15 at Camp Lutherock, which is on the south slope of Sugar Mountain near Boone, N.C. Their “Faith Alive!” week includes swimming, campfires, a low ropes course, many games, an outing in Pisgah Forest, and a crazy-costume dance, along with creative Bible study and worship experiences. Read More»

Brooks UMC’s thrift shop plans big sales for anniversary celebration

Second Chance Thrift Shop in Brooks will celebrate its fourth birthday the weekend of June 20-22 with special sales and much more.

Begun as an outreach of Brooks United Methodist Church in June of 2009, Second Chance is staffed entirely by volunteers and seeks to assist families who have limited incomes as well as encourage sustainable purchasing practices of recycled or reused goods. Nearly 100 percent of the thrift shop’s profits are shared between local, national, and international missions, and the church. Read More»

Get ready to groove Saturday night

The Spinners bring their R & B sound to Fayetteville this weekend. Photo/Special.

One of the country’s classic rhythm and blue groups is making a stop in Fayetteville this weekend. The Spinners bring their cool sound to the Southern Ground Amphitheater Saturday. The opening act starts at 8 p.m and the main show starts at 9 p.m. Read More»

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