The American Cancer Society states that cigarette smoking greatly increases the risk of numerous cancers and that an estimated 21 million people in the United States have died because of tobacco use since 1964. Quitting smoking, even after many years of prolonged use, can help a person lead a longer and healthier life and Piedmont…
“I just really love to play. If I miss it for a couple days, it doesn’t feel good. It doesn’t feel right.” That’s really all the reason John Ford Coley needs to hit the road again after decades in the music business. The joy he feels on stages that have taken him to venues around…
by Lynn Horton Seventeen years ago, Gail Downs opened the doors to one of Senoia’s most visited and most loved shops—Gail’s Antiques. Half the population of the Tri-County area has crossed the threshold, and over the years thousands have purchased some large or small item which made their hearts happy, often a sweet reminder of…
Social Hosting is a concern for communities across our nation. Peachtree City has chosen to adopt a Social Host Ordinance for a number of reasons. Most importantly, we are taking steps to help keep our community healthy and safe. Second, this adds another tool that parents can rely on to support their decision to not…
Sixth-grader Andrew Fleming and his organization, Andrew’s Fun & Helpful Community, have been awarded a Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grant through Youth Service America (YSA). The grant will support Andrew and his younger brother, Brycen, in leading a community service project that addresses the issue of childhood hunger. Andrew’s Fun & Helpful Community will…
As part of their continuing push to be proactive, the Fayette County State Court is officially working towards starting a Veterans Treatment Court. “Our goal is to identify and help veterans. They put their lives on the line, and now we need to try to do better for them,” said Judge Jason Thompson. “The program…
Walk with a Doc, one of Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s most successful community programs, returns on Saturday, March 16. The event brings the community together for a leisurely, two-mile stroll in Peachtree City and brings a doctor along to answer any health-related questions that the walk participants might have. Walk with a Doc is a healthy…
Take a drive down to Kenwood Park, and you may find yourself some inspiration. You’ll come upon a monument to someone who loved the park and fought to make it a cherished part of the county, and, in return, the people that loved her wanted to protect her memory. Remembered as a friend, a role…
Anyone wishing to speak at Fayette County Board of Commissioners’ meetings will need to be prepared to be concise following the approval of time limits Feb. 14. Individuals speaking in public comments will now be limited to five minutes maximum, though there will be no cumulative cap on public comments. For the past five years,…
Imagine you’ve had 28 surgeries and have two devices implanted in your body to help you process food. Now, imagine that all these issues have occurred, and you’re only 19 years old. That’s the situation Tyler Anderson of Clarkesville faces on a daily basis. But last Friday, the daily challenges were the last thing on…
