Community

Senior citizens at Fayetteville First UMC stay ‘on the move’ with many and varied activities

Keep it moving at Fayetteville First United Methodist. That’s the motto of the church’s seniors as they stay active with each other and in the community.

“We all need to stay connected and giving throughout our lives,” says Carolyn Clifton, associate minister at FFUMC. “Our diverse programs for seniors encourage us to look beyond ourselves, to learn, grow and give to others. Weekly and monthly programs and outings move us toward living whole, balanced lives.” Read More»

Religion Briefs 05/22/13

The Talleys to appear in Sharpsburg
Southern Gospel favorites “The Talleys” will be in concert Sunday evening May 26 at 6 p.m. at the Sharpsburg Church of the Nazarene, 4757 Ga. Hwy. 34 East, Sharpsburg. There is no charge for the concert but a freewill offering will be received.  For more information call the church, 770-252-3734.

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Piedmont-Fayette offers pastoral care courses

Piedmont Fayette Hospital offers graduate level pastoral care training known as clinical pastoral education (CPE) for community members and clergy interested in learning more about spiritual care.

As part of the program, students of all faiths minister to people in intimate and sometimes critical situations while being supervised. Over the course of five months, the CPE students will engage with patients in a variety of settings including hospitals, prisons and hospice facilities. Read More»

Starr's Mill is still alive in state baseball playoffs

Whitewater’s Tyler Burdette was tagged out at third on a rundown in extra innings that extinguished a Wildcat rally late in the first game. Photo/John Munford.

The Starr’s Mill Panthers are just three wins away from claiming the Georgia High School Association baseball AAAAA championship, but Whitewater’s magical season ended Monday night.

The Panthers won 12-0 and were defeated 9-7 in two lopsided games of a double header split against Pope High School.
Whitewater on the other hand, fell to Greenbrier in two close games at home Monday night.

The Wildcats lost the first game 5-4 in extra innings and fell 6-3 in the second game. Read More»

McIntosh crowned champs

Salomon Lorenzano and Brooks Carson (11) celebrate Lorenzano’s goal in the first period that gave McIntosh a 1-0 lead. Photo/John Munford.

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizen.com

The McIntosh boys soccer team wrapped up their perfect championship season by beating a previously-undefeated Houston County team in Carrollton Saturday night to capture the AAAAA state trophy.

It was a close battle early on, Salomon Lorenzano scored the first goal 13 minutes in, as the Houston keeper came toward the front of the box to try and squelch the flurry, but Lorenzano was able to slip it past. Read More»

Memorial Day ceremony is set for Fayetteville

Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion will again be hosting their traditional Memorial Day Ceremony to honor America’s military heroes May 27. The patriotic observance begins at 11 a.m., and ends at noon. Read More»

Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville

Kristy Lee Bannister

Kristy Lee Bannister, 42, of Fayetteville, passed away May 15, 2013.

She was a loving mother to Hannah, Joshua and Faith and was a manager for Outback Steakhouse. Kristy was an Angel from Heaven on loan to us from Jesus. What a contagious smile she possessed. The world is a better place because of Kristy. She was a beacon of Jesus' light that shined on everyone she came in contact with. Read More»

George Wesley Ingram of Peachtree City

George Wesley Ingram, "The Tomato Man"

Mr. George Wesley Ingram. "The Tomato Man," passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Southland Nursing Center in Peachtree City, Ga.

He is predeceased by three brothers, Mozie Ingram, John L. Ingram and Jr. Ingram.

He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Leonard of Pennsacola, Fla.; and three sisters, Retta Stevens of Columbus, Ga.; Della Nabors of Tallassee, Ala. and Virginia Atkins of Eclectic, Ala. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Rosemary Ingram of South Carolina. He leaves behind a special friend, Angela Liles of Fayetteville, Ga. Read More»

East Coweta staging Broadway favorite tonight in Newnan

The cast of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Photo/Special.

Seventeen high school guys dancing some terrifically demanding moves, 16 “pirate” girls performing fancy footwork, a love story, great singing, and a few visual tricks from the set and tech crew make for a tremendously entertaining evening. Read More»

It’s Championship Saturday

Northgate’s Ashley Keller, left, keeps the heat on McIntosh player Gabby Seiler in Northgate’s semi-final victory over the Lady Chiefs Tuesday night. Northgate will fight Whitewater for the championship today at noon on the campus of the University of West Georgia. Photo/Horace Holloman.

McIntosh teams, Whitewater girls could give county ‘Titletown’ tag

The county’s high schools run of spring sports titles could be capped today with three more titles. The McIntosh boys soccer team, the Whitewater girls soccer team, and the McIntosh girls lacrosse teams all play for titles today.

On Tuesday, the Lady Chiefs of McIntosh High School were less than four minutes away from their third straight state championship appearance, but Northgate High School erased a late deficit to send the Vikings to the state finals for the first time in school history. Read More»