Fayetteville

F’ville’s top 2 cops out after complaints

Fayetteville Police Chief Steve Heaton and Maj. Kevin Gooding have decided to call it quits this spring.

Though an outside investigation into a number of complaints is ongoing, both men late last week signaled their departure from the department. Read More»

Auditions are set for ‘The NeverEnding Story’

A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions will hold open auditions for the Fantastical Adventure Production of “The NeverEnding Story” on April 16. All ages from 8 years through mature adults will be cast in this high action and special effects filled show. Everyone will have a wonderful time portraying the fantasy characters that come to life right in from of the audience’s eyes. Auditions will be held at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church in rooms 240 and 250 upstairs. Read More»

Fayetteville author’s military background aided new book

Fayetteville author’s military background aided new book

As a college recruiter, Quinn Cooper saw the country. Traveling the country, along with a military intelligence background, has now catapulted Cooper into the growing class of published Fayette authors.

Cooper will launch his thriller “Who’s Watching the Watcher?: A Ted Teagan Thiller” at the New Writers Night at the Barnes & Noble in the Ashley Park shopping center in Newnan April 25.

But the publication of his book is not an overnight success story. Instead, it’s a story that had a near-fatal beginning, before the book was finally published. Read More»

Martha Ann Hipp Wilkening Davis, of Fayetteville

Martha Ann Hipp Wilkening Davis, of Fayetteville, passed away April 4, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband and two brothers.

She is survived by her husband Ed Davis; daughter Donna and husband Larry Whisenand of Conyers; son Craig Wilkening of Smyrna; granddaughter Leah Whisenand of Portland, Ore.; sister Frances Barnes of Tyrone; four stepchildren and their families; several nieces & nephews. Read More»

Francis Bernard Shea, Jr., 67, of Fayetteville

Francis "Frank" Bernard Shea

Francis "Frank" Bernard Shea, Jr., 67 years old of Fayetteville, passed away on April 3, 2013.

He was born in Boston, Mass.

He is survived by his wife Beverly Shea of 42 years; 2 sons, Chris (Stephanie) and Jeff Shea; grandchildren Brittany Baggett, Logan and Benjamin Shea.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Peachtree City.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Read More»

Dr. Karen Edith Weaver, age 66, of Fayetteville

Dr. Karen Edith (Mott) Weaver of Fayetteville, Ga., died at home on Easter Sunday following a 15 month battle with ovarian cancer. She was 66 years old. Read More»

Deyton-Long engagement

Michelle Ashby-Evonne Deyton engaged to Richard Evert Long

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Deyton of Fayetteville, Ga. are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Michelle Ashby-Evonne Deyton, to Richard Evert Long, son of Mr. Greg Long of New Orleans and Mrs. Heike Meeuw of Germany.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Deyton of Hampton, Ga. Read More»

National Heights to host ‘community shred day’

National Heights Baptist Church will host a “Shred Day” on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 103 Old Norton Road, Fayetteville.

There will be no charge to the public for shredding but donations will be accepted. The church has hired Shred-It, one of Georgia’s largest professional shredding companies, to manage the shredding.

Documents and papers acceptable for shredding include outdated or sensitive information such as medical and financial records, credit card statements, cancelled checks, insurance forms, old tax returns, and any other personal documents. Read More»

Cornerstone celebrates Women’s Day

The women’s ministry at Cornerstone Baptist Church is celebrating Women’s Day this Sunday, April 14, with a special “Women’s Journey to Faith” at 9 a.m. Brunch will be served at 10:30 immediately following worship. Cornerstone is at 640 Ebenezer Church Rd., Fayetteville.

Church of the Nativity arts and crafts sale April 19-20

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity will conduct a “Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale” April 19 and 20 to benefit the ministries of the parish.

Merchandise will be set up in shop format in and around the parish hall on the church property, located at 130 Antioch Road just off Ga. Highway 92 south of downtown Fayetteville. Sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Read More»