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Fayette Flyers Remote Control Flying Club hosts open house

The Fayette Flyers will host an open house this Sunday at the Fayette Flyers RC field off Ga. Highway 74 north of Tyrone. Photo/Special.

Dragon boats skim Lake Peachtree — Full day of fun ahead for Dragon Boat races

Two of the 38 teams practice recently on Lake Peachtree to compete this Saturday to win the annual Dragon Boat Race. Photo/Special.

Dinner on the Lawn in Fayetteville this Friday

Fayetteville Main Street is excited to host the 2nd Annual “Dinner on the Lawn” on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse square this Friday, September 21. This all-ages, community event is open to everyone and will have great food and live entertainment from 6-8 p.m. Read More»

Inman Farm Heritage Days this weekend

Brothers Travis and Al Hardy are long time show participants at Inman Farm Heritage Days. Photo/Special.

For the past 15 years the organizers of Inman Farm Heritage Days have strived to ensure that the three-day event remain true to its roots and be a time of honoring the farm heritage of the Inman community and Fayette County.

This year’s 16th annual show, which will be held Friday through Sunday (Sept. 21-23) on the Minter Farm in Inman, again will showcase the tractors and equipment that once worked the fields around the show grounds at 283 Hill’s Bridge Road. Read More»

36th Founders Day Festival in Tyrone this week

The carnival will have rides for all ages beginning Wednesday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 23. Several types of vendors ranging from arts and crafts to fun things for the kids to do like games, crazy hair and face painting will be available.

The Founders Day celebration itself starts Friday.

Also on the Founders Day menu: Several food vendors such as barbecue, funnel cakes, Italian ice, Philly cheese steaks, cotton candy, candy apples and much more.

Friday night there will be a seven-piece band, Satin Finish, to sing and dance the way into the night. Read More»

Payback for dunking the mayor

Ace pitcher Ira Clifton (L) takes a minute out for a pose with Fayetteville Mayor Greg Clifton (no relation) after dunking the mayor several times in the annual dunking booth event that headlined the Sept. 7 Lunch on the Lawn in downtown Fayetteville. Funds raised go to local nonprofit organizations. Photo/Ben Nelms.

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Shakerag festival this weekend

The annual Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival returns this weekend, Sept. 15 & 16.

Festival hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. at Shakerag Knoll on McIntosh Trail (by The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater).

Shop for unique, hand-made arts and crafts offerings from over 120 vendors from around the country. Great fair food and a kids section with a funky hair design artist, balloon artist, moonwalk, basketball, and photo option through Scarecrow face board. Read More»

PTC family on 'Family Feud' Tuesday night

The Mayfield Family from Peachtree City will face off against the Flammia Family from Manalapan, NJ in front of a live studio audience in Atlanta, with the a chance to win up to $100,000 and a brand new car, along with some serious bragging rights. The show airs Tuesday, September 11 at 7 p.m. on WUPA (The CW 69). Read More»

Never give up!

Starr’s Mill students and fans urge their team on to a comeback at last week’s game. Click here to read about last week's games and preview this week's game. Photo/Maddie Mercer.

Free 9-11 Prayer and Remembrance concert planned for this Saturday

Fayetteville Main Street, in partnership with Covenant Presbyterian Church is presenting a free afternoon concert with a mix of prayers for the nation’s people and honor to those who have faithfully served their country on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Southern Ground Amphitheater beginning at 5 p.m. Read More»

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