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Muniz 50th Anniversary

Leo and Claudia Muniz

Leo and Claudia Muniz 50th Wedding Anniversary

Leo and Claudia Muniz, formerly of Fayetteville, and now residing in Williston, N.D., will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on February 14, 2014.

Religion Briefs 02/05/14

LDS plans Valentine Dance
The Peachtree City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) will host an Adult (ages 18 and up) Valentines Dance Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7 – 10 p.m., at the church, 101, Peachtree Pkwy. South. There is  no charge; everyone is welcome.

COS will have ‘soul music’ service Read More»

Ga. hospitals say thanks to Gov. Deal

On behalf of all 170 hospitals across Georgia, I want to express appreciation to Governor Deal for his steadfast resolve and determination to ensure the safety and welfare of hospital patients and caregivers during last week’s icy road traffic jam.

His office proactively reached out to me early in the afternoon of the first day to ask if any of Georgia’s hospitals needed help with road access to the emergency room.

Thankfully, our Emergency Preparedness Center reported that all was reasonably accessible. Read More»

David Herrin Sr., 70, of Griffin

David Herrin Sr.

October 18, 1943 - February 2, 2014

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Mr. David Herrin Sr., 70, of Griffin, Ga., passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Somerby Assisted Living of Senoia.

He was born in Nahunta, Ga. on October 18, 1943. Read More»

Ashleigh Webster memorial 2014

Ashleigh Webster

1988 - 2006

Days of sadness still come over us
Tears in silence often flow,
For memories keep you near us
Though you died eight years ago

Dad, Mom, Rox, Lex and Kris

Southside staging civil rights drama

Cheryl Booker, Adrienne Harris, Lauran Wilkerson star in the production. Photo/Special.

Southside Theatre Guild is proud to announce in celebration of Black History Month the award winning play, “Waiting to be Invited.” The play will be performed beginning Feb. 6 and running for the next three weekends. “Waiting to be Invited” takes place in 1964 Atlanta.

Four middle-aged black women, co-workers from a local doll factory, travel by city bus to a “whites only” eating establishment inside a downtown Atlanta department store. Their purpose is to “test” their newly acquired civil rights handed down by the Supreme Court outlawing segregation in eating establishments. Read More»

Mary Elinore Pollock Crea King

Mary Elinore Pollock Crea King, better known as "M.E.", passed away on January 27, 2014, under the loving care of her family at Southwest Christian Care.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Caroline Crea, her husband, Carl G. King, Sr., her grandson, Benjamin Butler King, her sister, Caroline Crea Smith and her brother, John Crea. Read More»

Leroy Edward Richardson, of LaGrange

Mr. Leroy Edward Richardson, of LaGrange, died on January 25, 2014.

Mr. Richardson was born on December 13, 1939 in Lawrence, Mass. to the late Elmer and Pauline Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Lee Richardson and a brother, Peter Richardson.

Mr. Richardson proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired as owner of Stone Fence Farms Landscaping. He was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and a member of the Woolsey Masonic Lodge #334. Read More»

Georgia DOT crews working non-stop to clear metro roadways

UPDATE Wednesday, 9:40 a.m. – Temperatures in the mid-teens early Wednesday challenged Georgia Department of Transportation crews working to keep roadways clear of snow and ice, not just in metro Atlanta but statewide.

GDOT is utilizing all its resources in clearing roadways; in Atlanta, almost 300 workers have been scraping ice and treating the highways. Read More»

Religion Briefs 01/29/14

LDS plans Valentine Dance
The Peachtree City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) will host an Adult (ages 18 and up) Valentines Dance Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7 – 10 p.m., at the church, 101 Peachtree Pkwy. South. There is  no charge; everyone is welcome.

ESL classes continue at Carriage Lane Read More»

Jobs

  • Medical Assistant Fayette County Family Practice – 16-20 hours weekly.
  • Twisted Scissors Hair Studio Peachtree City – Booth rental available, $150 week
  • Leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment is seeking candidates
  • Arbor Terrace Peachtree City has an opening for a full time Porter.
  • Glendalough Manor Hiring - PT wait staff (mostly weekends) AND PT Dishwasher (mostly weekends)
  • Admin Assistant - Appointment coordination, Event and meeting planning, Make travel arrangements,

Garage Sales

  • Fayetteville Moving Sale – Saturday, February 8, 8am-3pm
  • Peachtree City Downsizing Moving Sale - Friday, February 7, 8:30am-2pm
  • Peachtree City Moving/Estate Sale - Friday, Saturday, February 7-8, 9am-noon
  • Red Belly Rooster Auction Theater
  • Valentines Day Estate Sale - Peachtree City