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McIntosh graduate directs gritty reality Boston cops show

TNT’s new television show “Boston’s Finest.” Photo/Special.

Eric Smith doesn’t know what he is going to do each year.

He could be dangling 2,000 feet above the arctic circle trying to stay warm, or at the Playboy Mansion with Hugh Hefner and his bunnies, or more recently strap on a bulletproof vest and tag along behind Boston police officers.

As strange as it sounds those events are typical for one of the top Hollywood cinematographers in the country. Smith has been associated with movies like “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “The War” with Kevin Costner, and “Red Corner” with Richard Geer. Read More»

Ready, aim ... Fire!

In the first photo, fire streaming from the rifles of Civil War soldiers represented only a small portion of the Civil War encampment activities held March 2 at the historic train depot near downtown Newnan where living historians played the part of soldiers and civilians at the day-long event. The encampment was sponsored by the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society. Photo/Ben Nelms. Read More»

Vince Gill headlines F’ville summer concerts

Once again, it’s that time of year when we get the long-awaited answer to “Who’s coming to the amphitheater in Fayetteville this year?”

The Southern Ground Amphitheater’s 2013 Summer Concert Series continues the amphitheater’s long-standing tradition of bringing great entertainers at an affordable price, at the most comfortable outdoor venue in the region, according to Brian Wismer, amphitheater manager and Community Development director for the City of Fayetteville. Read More»

The Princess Tea Party show scheduled to perform

The Twilight Theatre will host the third annual “A Princess Tea Party” at the historic train depot in Fayetteville, Ga. Performances are Friday, March 8, at 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 9, at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 10, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for children, seniors, and military; $12 for adults. Reservations are strongly suggested for each of the shows. This show is great for birthday parties and large groups. To reserve tickets for you and your princess, email: PrincessTeaParty@TheTwilightTheatre.com. Read More»

CAF celebrates the veterans of WWII on Heritage weekend

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing will host the tenth annual “WWII Heritage Days” April 27-28, 2013. The history festival will be held at The Historical Airpower Facility, Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field, Peachtree City from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Read More»

Dads take some dance lessons

For more than a dozen years the Kedron Fieldhouse has been the annual setting for the Father-Daughter Valentine Dance. This year was no exception as more than 200 dads and daughters took to the dance floor. Photo/Ben Nelms.

'Flies at the Well' scheduled to play at Coweta courthouse

On Feb. 9 at their annual Gala, the Newnan Theatre Company formally accepted the script for “Flies at the Well,” to be performed in Newnan’s historic courthouse. In June of 2010, Caroline Abbey, then chair of the Newnan Theatre Company Board of Directors, spearheaded a project that for years had been only a dream: re-enacting the 1948 John Wallace murder trial in the Coweta County courthouse where the original trial took place. Read More»

FCHS Band Boosters prepare for 2013 Miss Pride of Fayette County Pageant

The current court of Miss Prides of Fayette County prepare for this year’s event.: (front, L-R) Sofy Barahona and Lilly Taubert; (back row, L-R) Elizabeth Greenberg, Kelsey Davis and Victoria St. John. The Fayette County High School Band Boosters will hold the 45th Annual Miss Pride of Fayette County Pageant March 15 and March 16. The pageant is open to girls 3 years of age through 12th grades. Contestants must reside in Fayette County or attend a Fayette County School. Read More»

Southern Crescent Chorale makes eighth Spivey Hall appearance

The Southern Crescent Chorale is pleased to be making its eighth appearance at Spivey Hall on February 24 at 3 p.m. with a concert featuring the glorious work “Magnificat” by John Rutter. This piece will be accompanied by Rick Massengale at the world renowned Spivey Hall organ. In addition, the Chorale will perform a number of choral favorites including Dirait-on by Morten Lauridsen, Randall Thompson’s Alleluia, and Song of Exaltation by John Ness Beck. Read More»

Kylie Hastings is crowned Miss Whitewater 2013

From left are Victoria Murry, first runner-up; Kylie Hastings, the new Miss Whitewater 2013; and Madison Mueller, second runner-up in the Miss Whitewater program. Photo by Mark Turner of Turner Photo Design.

On Saturday, Feb. 2, Whitewater High School held its annual scholarship pageant produced by the choral department. Kylie Hastings, a senior, was chosen the overall winner and will receive a scholarship. Miss Hastings also won the award for Most Photogenic as well as the award for Evening Gown.

The first runner-up was Victoria Murry who also received the award for the best interview. Madison Mueller was the second runner up. Both the first and second runner up will receive a scholarship. Read More»

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