The body is slowing down, but the rest is still sharp. The mind, the humor, the art, the spirit, and the heart are still in prime condition in Joe Pruitt, who turned 100 years old on November 12. As he hits the century mark, he’s not afraid to look back on a life well-lived. Joe…
Special to Fayette Newspapers Fayette Senior Services’ annual Meals On Wheels Project Love campaign is underway, and FSS is challenging the citizens and businesses of our community to make a difference this holiday season by donating to this great cause. Each year, FSS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, takes initiative to raise awareness and funds to…
Beloved community figure Carolyn Cary passed Monday, November 5 at the age of 85. Born December 2, 1932 to Harold. L. and Irene Kimes Cline, Cary lived her early years in Ohio, before moving south. She lived in Georgia for nearly 60 years, and was a Fayette County resident for 53 years. Cary quickly became…
Make-A-Wish Georgia, HBA of Midwest Georgia team up to fulfill wish “Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.” It’s the mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and recently the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia and Make-A-Wish Georgia teamed up to make a dream come true for one special Fayette resident. The…
On October 5, Mahaffey Orthodontics hosted its Annual Open Wide Open Golf Tournament benefitting Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic at the beautiful Braelinn Golf Club in Peachtree City. This year, the record net proceeds were $30,386.00. Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic (FCC), a 501 (c)3 health non-profit, provides more than $2,000,000 annually in free health care services for uninsured,…
The Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette Hospital provides free services and programs to anyone affected by cancer at any phase of his or her journey. Many of the programs offered focus on the patient, whether during treatment or recovery, but a new program will focus on children who have a family…
There are fast starts, and then there is the kind of start Sharia Richelle Baker is off to. Sharia was recently honored for completing the daunting “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program. Just five years old, Sharia is a voracious reader. She visits the Fayette County Public Library at least twice a month, and her family…
After a 35-year career with the E.I. DuPont company in Wilmington, DE, Herman H. Egner was a devoted volunteer at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA before moving to Peachtree City. He soon became a member of the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary, serving for nine years. He spent a majority of that time as…
They say dogs are man’s best friend, and Sam Snyder is a darn good friend to dogs. For his Eagle Scout project, Snyder, a senior at McIntosh High School, built a 24’ x 20’ pavilion with four 10’ x 10’ dog runs for the county animal shelter. Snyder selected the shelter build for his Eagle…
For more than a decade, Royal Stix has been serving the families of Fayette County, and with a freshly renewed focus, they’re dedicated to keeping you happy far into the future. Alex Xu took over Royal Stix in 2011 and brought with him a blend of classics and innovation to the Fayette favorite. It’s about…
