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Sherstad Birth Announcement

Brandon and Christina (Sewall) Sherstad of Fayetteville announce the birth of their daughter, Harmony Grace Sherstad, at 12:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2009, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Harmony weighed 6 lbs, 15 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Doug and Maryellen Austin of Griffin, Roger and Marina Sewall of Fleetville, Pa., and Larry and Barbara Sherstad of Jacksonville, Fla. Great-grandmother is Janet McKenzie of Peachtree City. Harmony was welcomed home by her sister, Autumn.

YP Fayette and Chamber team raise over $4,100 for Relay for Life

The Young Professionals of Fayette County (YP Fayette) and the Fayette Chamber formed a team at the 2010 Relay for Life, which benefits The American Cancer Society. The team raised $4,139 with online donations and through fundraisers at the event. Their site was transformed into the “Powder Puff Parlor,” with two massage therapists, a professional makeup artist, and a Beauty Control consultant doing hand treatments. Read More»

Michael Jack McKinney, 63

Michael Jack McKinney, Sr., 63, of Fayette County, passed away May 7, 2010.

Mr. McKinney is survived by his wife Ann McKinney; son Mike McKinney Jr.; grandchildren Brianna Leishae McKinney and Kaydence Nicole McKinney; sister Susan Wood; mother in law Edna Jackson; and also nieces & nephews. Read More»

Mrs. Ruth Virginia Keck, 82

Mrs. Ruth Virginia Keck, of East Point , passed away on May 7, 2010 at the age of 82.

Mrs. Keck walked with the aid of crutches for most of her life but never allowed that to slow her down or cause her complain. She had a servant heart. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, an accomplished seamstress and a fantastic cook. Read More»

John "Jack" Morris Barrett, 98, formerly of Peachtree City

John M. Barrett, former councilman and vice mayor of Peachtree City, and a member of the Peachtree City Kiwanis Club, passed away April 22, 2010 in Covington, Ga. at the age of 98. Read More»

Mrs. Betty Gail Sharpton-Sagon, 67, of Fayetteville

Mrs. Betty Gail Sharpton-Sagon, 67, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 4, 2010.

Mrs. Sagon was preceded in death by her parents, Woodson Jackson Sharpton and Edna Tallant Sharpton, as well as her brothers, Doug Sharpton and Don Sharpton. Read More»

Reba Christopher, 90, of Fayetteville

Reba Christopher, 90, of Fayetteville, died May 3, 2010.

Mrs. Christopher was preceded in death by two daughters, Becky Blissett and Donna Rena Jackson.

Survivors include her husband, James Christopher; son James R. Christopher; daughters Sharon Arguello, Margaret Chassereau, and Jody Schoonover; 31 grand and great grandchildren, and also nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 7, 2010 at Carl J. Mowell & Son Fayetteville Chapel, the interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Read More»

2010 Memory Walk committee organized

Organization for the 11th Annual Southern Crescent Alzheimer's Memory Walk got off to a flying start by the initial meeting of the County Chairs at Frank's Old Mill Restaurant in Fayetteville. The 2009 Walk in Peachtree City was the largest yet in terms of both the number of participants and the amount of money raised...$230,000. Read More»

Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary hosts 10th annual Golf Classic May 10

Have you been looking for a good reason to spend time on the green? Then sign up for the 10th Annual Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary Golf Classic, on Monday, May 10, at the Flat Creek Country Club in Peachtree City. Proceeds from the Golf Classic will be used to fund several projects for Piedmont Fayette Hospital, including ongoing operation of the courtesy shuttles, Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, and student scholarships for study in the medical fields.
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Apocalyptic worship

Revelation 5:11-14:

• 5:11, Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,

• 5:12, singing with full voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” Read More»

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