Fayetteville

More than 1,600 will graduate Friday in Fayette

The 2013 Fayette County valedictorians and salutatorians include: (front row L-R) Whitewater Salutatorian Amy Melton and Whitewater Valedictorian Haley Brown; (middle row L-R) FCHS Salutatorian Tanaz Meghjani, FCHS Valedictorian Danish Dhanani, McIntosh Valedictorian Hannah Mason and McIntosh Salutatorian Tori Kinamon; and (third row L-R) SMHS Salutatorian Christopher Pham, SMHS Valedictorian Shane Mudrinich, SCHS Salutatorian Tyler Hall and SCHS Valedictorian Daniel Schoon. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Graduation for the Class of 2013 is here. Graduation ceremonies for the 1,663 seniors across the Fayette County School System are scheduled for Friday at the respective high schools.

The five high schools will hold graduation ceremonies at their respective stadiums at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 24.

Inclement weather plans call for each school to hold the ceremonies in the same locations on Saturday, May 25.

If held Saturday, ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. at Sandy Creek and at 10 a.m. at the other schools.
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James William Brown, age 73

Mr. James William Brown, age 73, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Ann Brown; daughter, Patricia Ramsey and her husband, Derek of Fayetteville; sister, Charlene Patrick of Woodstock; grandchildren, Dillon Ramsey and Logan Ramsey.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Interment will follow at River View Memorial Park.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. Read More»

Peter Daly, 27, of Fayetteville

Peter 'Wesley' Daly, 27, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 14, 2013.

Wesley is survived by his mother and step-dad, Tammy and David Callaway of Fayetteville; daughter, 'Madison' Nicole Daly (age 5) of McDonough; father and step-mother, Melvin and Pamela Daly of Griffin; aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial service was held Saturday, May 18, 2013 in the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin, Ga.

Simoné Marks, 22, of Fayetteville

Simoné Marks

A celebration of the beautiful life of a sweet angel, Simoné Marks, 22 years old, of Fayetteville, GA, will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013, 11 a.m. at New Life Presbyterian Church, 6600 Old National Highway, College Park, Ga., Rev. BaSean A. Jackson, Pastor of Fellowship of Love Church, officiating.

Her sudden transition leaves an everlasting void in the hearts and minds of her loving, devoted parents, Simon and Larris Marks, grandmother, Mrs. Sophrania Ford, Columbus, Ga., aunts, uncles, Godparents, cousins, other relatives, friends and church family. Read More»

Rivers Elementary School sold to Pinewood Studios group

It has been a long time coming, but the Rivers Elementary School property on Sandy Creek Road across from the future Pinewood Atlanta Studios property has been sold to River’s Rock II, LLC for $5.17 million — about half the cost of the original land and building. Read More»

F’ville Belk store joins in chain’s 125th anniversary party

The Belk store in Fayetteville joins 300 stores in 16 states Wednesday, May 29, to celebrate the department store company’s 125th anniversary.

Day-long festivities begin with a ceremony Wednesday morning including local business leaders and officials, according to store manager Kim Jones, who said the first 100 customers will win gift cards. A fashion show featuring the private label brand “Cynthia” is slated for 11 a.m. Read More»

Stacy to run for F’ville Council: Pinewood expense concerns

I moved from Jacksonville, Fla., to Fayetteville in 1996 due to a career change. Upon my arrival here, I began a search for the community in the Atlanta area that I felt would best serve my family’s needs and interests.

Among the qualities that I looked for were, first and foremost, good schools and a safe environment, followed by an involved and energetic community.

I believed then and still believe that Fayetteville was the right choice for my family. I am proud to call this place home. Read More»

Word of Life FMC will hold youth rally June 8

Word of Life Free Methodist Church in Fayetteville will host a Youth Rally on June 8 from noon until 4 p.m. in the church parking lot.

The event will feature free food, free games, free giveaways, live music and vendors.

The church also is looking for donations to help with its ministry for human trafficking around the world.

Word of Life FMC is at 405 Fayette Place Fayetteville, behind the Dairy Queen in the Harvest Community Shopping Center, in front of the Wings and Things Restaurant.

FFUMC will offer summer music camp for kids in July

At Fayetteville First’s Summer Music Camp this year children will learn about faith heroes through music. Rising kindergarten through rising sixth graders will have fun with friends as they grow spiritually and musically.

Camp will be held July 8-12, from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

Activities include drama, set design, instruments, choir and movement. Participants will end the week with a program. Classes will be led by Joan Aycock and Delacey Wilkins.

Scholarships are available in exchange for volunteer hours. Sibling discounts of $25 per child apply. Read More»

Senior citizens at Fayetteville First UMC stay ‘on the move’ with many and varied activities

Keep it moving at Fayetteville First United Methodist. That’s the motto of the church’s seniors as they stay active with each other and in the community.

“We all need to stay connected and giving throughout our lives,” says Carolyn Clifton, associate minister at FFUMC. “Our diverse programs for seniors encourage us to look beyond ourselves, to learn, grow and give to others. Weekly and monthly programs and outings move us toward living whole, balanced lives.” Read More»