Charles Robert “Bob” Lamb of Canton GA passed away 18 April 2018. He was a Native of Inman, Fayette County GA, born in 1932. He was a 1950 graduate of Fayette County High School. Bob served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He “worked out” with the Atlanta Crackers when he returned…
Pourquoi ai-je prendre des cours de français au secondaire ? Ce qu’il a été bon pour moi ? Bien sûr, je peux aller dans un restaurant français et dire, “Garcon !” quand je veux commander un verre d’eau, mais la lecture du menu ? It Ain’t gonna get moi très loin. Translation: Why did I take French in high…
Angkor Wat, its beauty and its state of preservation, is unrivaled among the temples of the world. Many observers deem it the Eight Wonder of the World. Its magnificence calls to mind a luxury surpassing that of an emperor’s palace, an impressiveness greater than that of the Pyramids, an artistic distinctiveness that rivals the Taj…
Whitewater baseball head coach Rusty Bennett knew he needed to motivate his team. After losing a tough series against Starr’s Mill earlier in the season, the Wildcats sat at 4-9 and outside of the state playoff picture. They struggled to find consistency on offense and had defensive lapses in the field. So, Bennett sat down…
The proposal of a Confederate History Month proclamation sent Fayette County into a state of civil unrest. On Tuesday afternoon, a group of protesters gathered to oppose the proclamation that, if passed, would honor those who were in support of Confederate practices. Led by the Fayette Democratic Party, the scene rivaled a snapshot of the…
Sons of Confederate Veterans ‘saddened’ by reaction, withdraw petition to standing ovation Tears, anger, and passionate pleas turned to a rousing ovation with Tuesday evening’s announcement that the Sons of Confederate Veterans were withdrawing their petition for a proclamation of “Confederate History and Heritage Month” and “Confederate Memorial Day.” Hours of protest speech, starting…
Walter Morgan Mills, Jr., 57, of Atlanta passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Born on May 17, 1960 in Atlanta, Walter Morgan was the beloved son of Dr. and Mrs. Walter and Sue Mills. Walter attended Woodward Academy and received a business degree in marketing from Georgia State University. He was also a graduate of…
This is Bill. Bill helps the poor. Bill doesn’t put pics on the Internet of himself helping the poor. Bill is humble and kind. Be like Bill. I have this week entered a world that until now I really had no idea existed. The world of Memes! And, mostly, I love it! Now, I have…
A new professional football league is riding the proverbial midnight train to Georgia and bringing with it a collection of former NFL stars. On Wednesday, the Alliance of American Football ushered in a new era as it pegged Atlanta as the second franchise location for its fledging league. After announcing Orlando as the inaugural city,…
Paula Jean Wrenn Dougherty passed away at her home in Peachtree City, GA on April 24, 2018. Born in Charlotte, NC on April 26, 1931 to Isobel and Paul Wrenn, Paula Jean Wrenn graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL, where she met her husband, Daniel Francis Dougherty. She was a homemaker, a member…
