Amanda Moran is not a typical candidate for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), mainly because her parents did not have it. PKD, which is known for causing cysts to grow on the kidneys, is typically passed down genetically and it doesn’t skip generations. According to kidney.org, it is the number four cause of kidney failure, affecting…
Paula Brathwaite, M.D., the assistant medical director of emergency services at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, was recently recognized by EmCare as the 2016 Commitment to Care Award winner. EmCare is a leading national physician practice management company and singles out a sole emergency medicine physician for the honor each year. “I am honored to receive this…
Sarah Elizabeth Rivers, 97, of Fayetteville passed away on March 27, 2016. She was born in Fayetteville, GA on September 10, 1918 to Benjamin Wyatt Adams and Pearlie Ethyl Mae Chapman Adams and lived there all of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Clarence Rivers; her son, Charles…
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal appeased the film and television industry Monday morning by announcing his plan to veto House Bill 757, called the “Free Exercise Protection Act,” but he also indicated his displeasure at threats and insults from the business and faith communities, which were intended to influence Deal’s decision on whether to veto or…
The Whitewater Lady Wildcats picked up a key victory over an area rival with Monday night’s 16-5 win over Fayette County. Whitewater started the game strong, building up a 6-0 lead. Fayette responded by scoring two of the next three goals, but the Cats finished with two more to take a 9-2 lead at halftime….
by Russell Cooks Sandy Creek High School hosted the best track & field athletes Wednesday night at the Fayette County Track Meet on Wednesday Night. Fayette County, McIntosh, Sandy Creek, Whitewater, and Our Lady of Mercy all brought their best to the competition. Is there a changing of the guard in boys track in Fayette…
Fayetteville, Georgia is making international news again thanks to its links to the film and television industry, and this time in particular thanks to reports that heavy-hitters like Disney may bail out of Fayette and out of Georgia entirely if Governor Nathan Deal signs the recently passed Georgia House Bill 757 into law. Officially called…
A short Fayette County Commission meeting heading into the long weekend brought some much-anticipated news. During commissioners’ reports at the closing of the meeting Thursday night, Chairman Charles Oddo announced that dredging on Lake Peachtree was finally completed earlier in the afternoon. “We’re officially out of the lake. There’s still work to be done, but…
Whitewater picked up a pair of key region wins on the road Tuesday night, the Lady Wildcats winning 6-2 and the boys winning 2-1. “It’s a big win,” said Lady Wildcats coach Randy Hayes. “I knew they were going to be tough. They’re much better than they’ve been in the past. They played us really…
A Fayetteville man was sentenced to six months in jail followed by four and a half years of felony probation for running from Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies at speeds exceeding 70 mph, and up to 45 mph over posted speed limits, while driving a Honda four-wheeler. Back in October, a Fayette County grand jury indicted…
