A special workshop, “The Hidden Dangers of Pornography, Its Infiltration into Family, Church, and Society,” will be offered on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg.

Dr. Judy Massey, who directs the ministry development department for the Diocese of the Mid-South (Charismatic Episcopal Church), has announced that the workshop will be led by David and Carol Winkles of Trinity Fellowship Assemblies of God Church, Sharpsburg, and by The Rev. Joe and Sheryl Liptak of Church of the Holy Cross, Fayetteville. Read More»

Senoia Optimist Club President Tony Bell stands with winners of the club’s recent oratorical contest who centered their verbal skills to address “Why my voice is important.” Pictured with Bell, from left, are Jeremiah Murrell (Northgate High School), Josiah Millan (Northgate), Hope Hazelton (Coweta Charter Academy), Rachael Williams (East Coweta High School), Haley Potter (Northgate), Madison Fouche (East Coweta), Briana Spencer (Northgate), Emma Goodwin (East Coweta), Brittney Seguin (Northgate), Amanda Sechrest (Northgate), Meaghan Johnson (East Coweta) and Yehong Zhu (East Coweta). Read More»

It is time again for one of the premier fundraisers in southwest metro Atlanta as the 9th annual Race for Riley is set for April 27 in the Serenbe community in Chattahoochee Hills. The heavily attended fundraiser featuring a 5K race and bike ride benefits the Joseph Sams School in Fayetteville.

The annual Race for Riley commonly draws more than 1,000 participants, and this year should be no exception.

The annual fundraiser will be held rain or shine, with the 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. followed by a 1-mile Run at 9 a.m. and the Tot Trot at 9:30 a.m. Read More»

The Senoia City Council last week tabled a proposed ordinance that would establish a Hotel/Motel Excise Tax. Tabled until the proposal can be researched further, the ordinance is expected to surface again in the near future.

As written, the tax would carry a rate of 3 percent on the price of room rental and would apply to a variety of lodging accommodations. Senoia currently has only bed and breakfast businesses and no hotels or motels. Read More»