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Senior airman (and FCHS grad) earns early promotion

Senior Airman Daniel Boggs, the son of David and Donna Boggs, and a graduate of Fayette County High School in 2004, was just recently promoted to Senior Airman Below-the-Zone (meaning he put the rank on six months earlier than normal, due to outstanding performance. Read More»

Langbehn-Sellers Engagement

Emily Jean engaged to Robert Arthur Sellers Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Langbehn of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Jean, to Robert Arthur Sellers Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sellers Sr., also of Peachtree City. Read More»

Practice makes perfect

Erin Landry, student of the Fayette Suzuki Flute program, was honored for her practice time at the spring recital. She was awarded a 1,000 Day Club medal. For more information, call 678-364-0837. Photo/Special.

Local DAR chapter wins award for American History

Pictured receiving the silver platter are (l-r) James Waldrop Chapter DAR Regent Betty Harrah, Georgia State Society Regent Barbara Blakely Chastain, James Waldrop Chapter DAR American History Chairman Phyllis King, and Georgia State Society American History Chairman Becky West.

The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was recently presented with the GSSDAR Award for Outstanding Work in American History. This award is given annually to the Georgia DAR Chapter that demonstrates outstanding work in the areas of activities and the American History Essay Contest. Read More»

Jerry L. Lacey, Sr., 74, of Fayetteville

Jerry L. Lacey, Sr., 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 27, 2010.

Mr. Lacey graduated from Forest Park High School in 1955 and was a dedicated member of the Forest Park Fire Department. He was the owner and operator of Fayette Electrical Co. and retired from the U.S. Department of Labor. Mr. Lacey proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church, Fayetteville .

Mr. Lacey is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Mary Taylor and his brother, Bill “Dinky” Taylor. Read More»

Kathleen “Kathy” Louise McGhee, formerly of Fayette County

Kathleen “Kathy” Louise McGhee, of Hampton, formerly of Fayette County, passed away on May 26, 2010.

Mrs. McGhee is survived by her sons, Michael Ehrlich of Jonesboro, Greg Ehrlich of Smyrna and Mark Ehrlich of Woodstock; grandchildren, Devin Thomason of Tucker, Brenden Ehrlich of Woodstock and Jessie Ashley Eddington of Washington, DC; parents, Fred and Eleanor Drew of Carrollton; sister, Patricia and John Houlihan of Jonesboro. Read More»

Mrs. Evelina G. Kisten, 90, formerly of Fayetteville

Mrs. Evelina G. Kisten, 90, formerly of Fayetteville, GA died May 24, 2010.

She is survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Jimmy Adams officiating. Interment will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta , GA.

Carl J. Mowell & Son, Peachtree City , GA.

Edwin O’Rear Faulkner, 79, Peachtree City

Edwin O’Rear Faulkner, 79, passed away on May 23, 2010.

Ed (Eddie) was born in Atlanta, GA, March 8, 1931. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Faulkner; mother, Pansy Richards Faulkner Camp, his father, Edwin O. Faulkner, Sr. and his stepfather, Thomas E. Camp, Jr. and his beloved aunt & uncle, Bessie and Ambrose Lester. Read More»

Mr. Geofrey T. Griffith of Peachtree City

Mr. Geofrey T. Griffith of Peachtree City, GA died Sunday, May 23, 2010.

Geofrey was preceded in death by his grandfather Arlie Griffith.

He is survived by his parents Gary and Kim Griffith; brother Patrick Griffith; sisters Taylor Griffith, Kelli Griffith; grandparents Tom and Lois Burke; Barbara Griffith, all of Peachtree City; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 4:00 PM at Peachtree City United Methodist Church with Rev. Herzen Andone officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Read More»

Senoia Optimists raising money with book about Senoia

The Senoia Optimist Club is selling copies of a new book about Senoia to raise funds for local youth. Senoia Optimists Hal Sewell and Jane Hutchinson hold a copy of "Holiday Perspectives in Senoia," which debuts at Senoia's Memorial Day Celebration on Main Street Monday. The book features local history and recipes. Books will be sold exclusively through the Optimist Club through the end of June. The Senoia Optimist Club provides scholarships and other benefits for youth. Optimists will be set up in front of the Clearance Center at Hollberg's Furniture Store in Senoia on Monday, May 31. Fo Read More»

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