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Fayetteville's Malcolm among six being honored at North Georgia Parents-Alumni weekend

Ben Malcolm. Photo/Special.

Six people will be honored by the Alumni Association during the upcoming Parents-Alumni Weekend for their contributions to North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega. One of those being honored is Fayetteville resident Ben Malcolm, Hall of Fame. Read More»

Friends honor Mrs. Ruth McCommon upon retirement

Mrs. Ruth McCommon and one of many who lined up to say thanks.

A reception was held Sunday, Mar. 28 for Mrs. Ruth McCommon, Congregational Nurse for First Baptist Church Peachtree City, in honor of her retirement.

Friends, family, and people whom Mrs. Ruth served in the community lined up to spend a few minutes to say, "thank you for all you've done for us".
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Silver Award Book Drive benefits Gracie’s Closet

Karson Mizell displays the organized containers of books she collected for Gracie’s Closet.

Gracie’s Closet has an additional 1,000 children’s books thanks to the efforts of a girl scout and her school.

Karson Mizell, an eighth grader at Rising Starr Middle and member of Girl Scout Troop 39000, collected over 1,000 books for Gracie’s Closet, which provides clothing, books and school supplies for the county’s foster children. Read More»

Revolutionary grave dedication for Fayette County resident set for Apr. 10

The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution invites the public to join them as they mark the final resting spot for Patriot James Waldrop (1751-1846) , a Virginian who fought in the American Revolution, on Saturday, Apr. 0 at 11 a.m. The dedication service will be in the Bottoms Cemetery on Hewell Rd on Hwy 54 between Fayetteville and Jonesboro. Waldrop served the Americans as a private in the Continental Army and is recorded as spending time at Valley Forge. He received land in the 1821 and 1827 Georgia Land Lottery and moved his family to what is now Fayette County. Read More»

PTC Rotary supports ASP training

M.A. (Doc) Jaleel, Rotary president, presents a check to Joyce Gaglione, vice president of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. Present for the award were (L-R) Jane Gough of the After School Program; Karen Stephens, community service director for the Rotary; and Karen Oot, assistant principal of Peachtree City Elementary.

The Peachtree City Rotary Club, a Partner in Education, is assisting Peachtree City Elementary School’s After School Program (ASP) with its staff development initiatives.

The club is helping fund a training seminar that will be led by Tim Elmore, author of the “Habitudes” series, which focuses on growing leaders among students. In addition to ASP staff, counselors in the Children at Risk in Education (CARE) program and volunteer school mentors will also participate. Read More»

Piedmont Fayette Toastmaster earns award

From left are Lynn Roberts and Alice Fritz, Piedmont Fayette WLA Toastmasters President. Photo/Special.

Piedmont Fayette WLA Toastmaster Lynn Roberts received her Competent Communicator (CC) Award on Mar. 18 after completing her 10th speech. The Piedmont Fayette WLA Toastmaster chartered March 24, 2009. Roberts is the first in the Piedmont Fayette Toastmasters chapter to receive her CC. Toastmasters International is the world’s largest educational organization specializing in communication and leadership training.  

Easter bunny visits Whitewater Creek

Easter bunny visits Whitewater Creek

Whitewater Creek neighborhood had its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, Mar. 27. Over 840 eggs were hidden and the Easter Bunny stopped by for a visit. Children scattered and collected all his eggs. The Jelly Bean Jar count was over 2,000 and two children won the Basket Judging contest. Pictured is the Easter Bunny with just a few of the 40 children collecting eggs that day. Photo/Special.

Mrs. Cynthia “Cindi” Adams, 51, of Fayetteville

Mrs. Cynthia “Cindi” Adams, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away on April 1, 2010. Read More»

Good Friday, Easter services set in Fayette, Coweta

Good Friday and Easter events in Fayette and Coweta counties.

Fayette and Coweta area churches will join others throughout the world this weekend with Easter services celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This Sunday also will mark the culmination of Holy Week activities which, for most, began last Sunday with Palm Sunday celebrations and continued throughout this week. Read More»

Mr. James Leroy Thomas, 73, formerly of Fayetteville

Mr. James Leroy Thomas, 73, of Concord, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on March 30, 2010.

Mr. Thomas retired in 1992, as a sergeant from the city of Fayetteville Police Department and proudly saw his two sons and a grandson follow into law enforcement. He enjoyed his grandchildren and camping. He was a 1956 Fayette County High School graduate and a member of the Tyrone Masonic Lodge. Read More»