The classic 90s band Toad the Wet Sprocket is coming to Peachtree City this summer. The show is July 13, and tickets for existing Fred patrons will go on sale May 3 at 10 a.m. Existing patrons can buy either at The Fred box office or online at ticketalternative.com with the presale password. All others may purchase tickets beginning May 6 either online at ticketalternative.com or by visiting the Fred box office at 201 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. Reserved tickets range from $35-$45 with lawn seats selling at $25. Picnic tables are $330 and Gold and Belgard Terrace tables are $390. Read More»

The Southern Crescent Chorale wraps up their 11th season with a fun-filled concert at the Southern Ground Amphitheater May 11 at 8 p.m. “Hooray for Hollywood” will be an energetic concert featuring the Chorale, soloist, and band performing music from movies of old and today. You’ll hear tunes such as “Eye of the Tiger,” “Old Time Rock and Roll,” “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Stand By Me,” “James Bond Theme,” and many more. Read More»

Fayette County fell to third place for health status and economic factors among Georgia’s 159 counties as ranked in the Partner Up! for Public Health campaign’s 2013 Power Rankings, the campaign announced earlier this month.

Oconee County, a fast-growing suburban county in northeast Georgia, claimed first place, having tied with Fayette for the top spot in 2012. The new-second place finisher is Forsyth County. Read More»

There were plenty of cars and lots of food and fun April 20 at the annual “Cruisin’ Thru the CRCT’s Car Show” held at Willis Road Elementary School in east Coweta County. Joining in the fun was 17-month-old Owen Kyzer of Newnan who just had to see a shiny fire truck up close and personal. Photo/Ben Nelms.