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Fayette falls to third in latest health rankings

Fayette falls to third in latest health rankings

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»

Things to do — April 30 – May 17

April 30 — The Fayette County Extension Office is presenting a Composting 101 class at 6 p.m. Learn the basics including traditional composting and vermi-composting. You must pre-register to attend by calling 770-305-5412.

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Inspection time

Inspection time

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.

WWII Heritage Days keeps the spirit alive this weekend in PTC

The CAF Dixie Wing will recognize local WWII veterans at the WWII Heritage Days Opening Ceremony on Saturday, April 27 10 a.m.-11 a.m. The ceremony will recognize local WWII veterans and kick of the 10th annual history festival. Photo/Special.

Experience the sights and sounds of the Greatest Generation when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts the tenth annual “WWII Heritage Days” April 27-28. The history festival will be held at the Historical Airpower Facility, Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field in Peachtree City from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.
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PTC Garden Tour May 4 features lush landscapes

Garden at Carnellian Lane home in Peachtree City.

The Fayette County Master Gardener Association, made up of master gardener Extension volunteers with the University of Georgia Extension Service, will conduct the annual plant sale and garden tour Saturday, May 4. Hundreds of plants for flower and vegetable gardening as well as landscaping will be available. The plant sale will offer flowers, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, and trees, many of which are native plants, for purchase. Read More»

Sweet treats

Sweet treats

Downtown Newnan was packed with hungry people Thursday evening who sampled the wide variety of foods available at the Spring 2013 Taste of Newnan. Photo/Ben Nelms.

WWII Heritage Days set for April 27-28 at Falcon Field

The last original World War II Merrill’s Marauder in Georgia, Vincent Melillo (center), who turns 95 in July, is greeted by admiring ladies in period costume for last year’s event. Melillo bring his military memorabilia for the seventh year at WWII Heritage Days at Falcon Field in Peachtree City April 27 and 28. Photo/Special.

American military history will come alive on April 27-28 when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing will host the 10th Annual World War II Heritage Days at its facilities at Falcon Field in Peachtree City. The two-day event will feature a variety of activities that will bring perspective to a war fought six decades ago. Read More»

‘Xanadu’ brings the ’80s back to life

The cast of “Xanadu.” Photo/Special.

In 1980, Australian pop sensation Olivia Newton-John and Hollywood song and dance icon Gene Kelly starred in a movie musical that many hoped would re-introduce the genre to a new generation of movie-goer. Instead, “Xanadu,” skated its way to becoming one of the most critically panned movies of the 80s and sounded the death knell for the movie musical for two more decades. Although the movie was a failure, the soundtrack with tunes penned by Electric Light Orchestra and Newton-John’s writing partner, John Farrar, became a record-breaking platinum hit. Read More»

Whitewater HS Choral Dept. presents ‘Hair’

 The cast of 'Hair' as performed by Whitewater High School students. Photo by Turner Photo design.

For the annual 10th annual Whitewater Spectacular, the WHS Choral Department is putting the finishing touches on the “American Tribal Love-Rock Musical Hair.”

“Hair” is a stage work in two acts that tells the story of the “tribe,” a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the “Age of Aquarius” living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. Read More»

Sandy Creek HS presents ‘Copacabana’

Sandy Creek High School presents Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana” April 18-21 at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone. Show times are 7 p.m. on April 18, 19, and 20 and 2 p.m. on April 21. From left, Korin Blake-Chung, Tyler Spezzano, Katelynn Dallman, Jerrell Melton, Jackson Mulhall, and Chisom Awachie. Photo/Special.

Sandy Creek High School’s Choral Department presents Barry Manilow’s stage musical “Copacabana” on April 18-21 at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone.

Show times are 7 p.m. on April 18, 19, and 20. A matinee at 2 p.m. will be presented on Sunday, April 21. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the SCHS front office for $7 or at the door for $10.

“Copacabana,” written by Barry Manilow, Jack Sussman, and Bruce Feldman, is described by MTI International as “a love letter to the Technicolor musicals of the 1940s.” Read More»

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