Moved to Tuesday night because of a prior scheduling change, this week’s Fayette County Board of Commissioners meeting went smoothly, even as the May 24 primary looms. Chairman Charles Oddo clarified a topic that came up at the previous meeting, noting that a policy already in place allows candidates for office to speak during the…
by Russell Cooks and Christopher Dunn The McIntosh soccer program is off to a strong start to the state playoffs with both squads winning in convincing fashion in round one. The Lady Chiefs completely dominated the LaGrange Lady Grangers in the first round of the state playoffs by a score of 5-0. The win…
Via Fayette County Public Schools Four of Fayette County’s high schools are on the Washington Post’s list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools, placing them in the top 10 percent of all public high schools in the nation. Fayette’s high schools making the list include McIntosh High, Starr’s Mill High, Whitewater High, and Fayette…
Families will have the unique opportunity to share in the sights and sounds of 1940s wartime America at the 13th annual World War II Heritage Days on Saturday and Sunday in Peachtree City at Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field. Reenactors will stage realistic mock battles, veterans will talk about their experiences, and Placid Lassie,…
It’s been nearly a year since Ross Greene of Peachtree City published “A Fortress and a Legacy,” a well-received biographical novel featuring the World War II aviator uncle for whom he was named. After traveling all over the United States, the United Kingdom, and parts of Western Europe learning about and talking about the War,…
Georgia Film Academy’s full-featured soundstage on the Pinewood Production Center property in Fayetteville officially opened Tuesday morning, receiving applause from local film industry executives who say as many as 5,000 additional film industry jobs will become necessary within the next five years to keep up with forecasted production demand. Located directly across Sandy Creek Road…
Election season is getting more testy on the local level, with social media debating a new set of campaign signs popping up around town. The signs highlight “No Haddix, No Barlow, No Oddo,” referencing three candidates up for the May 24 primary. The sign is referring to Don Haddix, a candidate for the at-large commission…
by Russell Cooks The season-ending series between the Fayette County Tigers and Sandy Creek Patriots did not disappoint, with two extra innings thrillers in the three-game set to send the squads off into the offseason on a high note. Game one started the series off in exciting fashion Tuesday as the Tigers won 10-9 in…
by Russell Cooks Video games as part of the school day. No, it’s not just a student’s dream. It’s a reality coming to Sandy Creek High School that will help build a brighter future. Sandy Creek recently hosted a kickoff event celebrating a $150,000 grant awarded by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. Sandy Creek…
by Russell Cooks What do you call of a team of 22 youth football players that has seen 75 percent of their crew sign college scholarships? You call it a super class, and that’s exactly what the initial graduating class of the Sandy Creek Youth Football Association is. You knew that the group was special…
