Community

Recognized for service

Shown above (L-R) are: Fracena Byrd-Dolan, youth director; McClure; the Rev. Michael Fry. Photo/Special.

All Saints Anglican Church of Peachtree City recognized Sarah (Cookie) McClure on Jan. 24 for her hard work and dedicated service as nursery supervisor. McClure, who is known as “Miss Cookie” to the church’s young people, has served All Saints since it was founded several years ago. The Rev. Michael Fry, rector, praised McClure for her loving approach to caring for the children of the church and presented her with a small token of appreciation. All Saints is at 225 South Peachtree Pkwy. Read More»

LLM certification

Father Dan Hale; Christi & Richard Thompson; Donna Turner & Nancy Wine; Deacon James Gardner, Tyrone; & Karen Hennessy & Jon Pau

Several men and women received training leading toward certification as Licensed Liturgical Ministers (LLM) in the Mid-South Diocese of the Charismatic Episcopal Church. Those who complete the process are licensed by the diocese to serve the chalice at services of Holy Communion and are authorized to take Holy Communion to the sick and shut-in of their parish. The classes were held at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg and were taught by Father Dan Hale, Canon Liturgist for the Mid-South Diocese, assisted by Deacon James Gardner. Read More»

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Prince of Peace plans benefit concert
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Ga. Highway 314 in Fayetteville will present the Third Annual Reggie Johnson Fund Cancer Benefit Concert Saturday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature local area youth bands. Tickets are $5 each or $20 per family. For more information, call the church, 770-461-3403.

Jonesboro will offer marriage class Read More»

Hall-Moore

Erica L. Hall and Lyle J. Moore

Retired U.S. Army Maj. John B. Jr. and Tamra Hall of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica L. Hall, to Lyle J. Moore, son of Lyle F. and Rhonda T. Moore of Powder Springs.

The bride-to-be holds a master’s degree from Tuskegee University and is an occupational therapist.

The groom-elect is a 2002 graduate of McEachern High School and a 2006 graduate of Fort Valley State University. He is employed with the Atlanta Police Department.

The wedding will be in April, 2010, at Glendalough Manor.

The couple will reside in Rex.

Carlson-Cutts

Mr. & Mrs. Cutts

Kelly Carlson and Daniel Cutts, both 1998 graduates of McIntosh High School, were married Oct. 17, 2009, at The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta. Monsignor Henry Gracz presided over the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mary Carlson and the late Jim Carlson of Peachtree City.

The groom is the son of Steve and Jeannie Cutts of Atlanta.

Photo/Nam Nguyen Photography.

Leonard Anniversary

Charles and Kay Leonard

Charles and Kay Leonard will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5, 2010. They were married Feb. 5, 1960,at Jefferson Park Christian Church in East Point.

They have four children, eight grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

The Leonards have lived in Fayetteville for the past 30 years and still reside there.

Jarrett

Scott and Katie Jarrett of Fayetteville announce the birth of their daughter, Jill Madison Jarrett, born Jan. 29, 2010, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Volunteer Opportunities

• The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers in the Coweta County and Carroll County areas to assist with the Road to Recovery Program. Volunteers will be drivers to assist cancer patients who need transportation to the location for their radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments.The patients involved have no other means to access the treatment that is essential to their recovery. Anyone who would like more information about the Road to Recovery Program is asked to telephone 770-460-8920 ext 227. Read More»

ACC cuts ribbon in Peachtree City

More than 100 people attended the Jan. 26 ribbon cutting for Atlanta Christian College’s new satellite campus in Peachtree City.

Classes are underway and approximately 100 people attended the ribbon cutting Tuesday for Fayette County’s newest college. The first satellite campus of Atlanta Christian College (ACC) is located at 800 Commerce Drive in Peachtree City. Read More»

Jessie M. Cook

Jessie M. Cook Newnan, died Jan. 16, 2010. He was born Jan. 20, 1928 in Coweta County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Earlie Zachary Cook, four brothers, four sisters, and one child. No services are planned.. Survivors include 10 children; two sisters; two brothers-in-law; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.