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Alzheimer’s Walk a financial success

The 14th Annual Southern Crescent Walk To End Alzheimer’s was held in Peachtree City in October.

Nearly 1,000 people came from Clayton, Fayette, Henry, Meriwether, South Fulton and Spalding County to participate.

The total amount raised by walkers and area teams was $167,341, which includes both in-kind and sponsor donations.

Since its inception in 2000, the walk has raised a total of $2,494,371. The donations are forwarded to the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Read More»

Christopher Ward VanOrden, 48

Christopher Ward VanOrden, 48, died suddenly Monday, November 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Jane VanOrden.

The youngest of five children, Chris is survived by his sisters, Amy (David) Tratt, Cathy and Linda VanOrden; brother, KC (Desiree) VanOrden; as well as former wife, Lori VanOrden and her daughter and her grandchildren. Read More»

Free flights offered to kids Saturday at Falcon Field in Peachtree City

Aircraft Spruce and Peachtree City’s Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field will be hosting local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) members who will provide school-age children with an opportunity to experience flight in a general aviation airplane Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The EAA Young Eagles program is designed to give children between the ages of 8 and 17 an opportunity to experience flight in a general aviation airplane while educating them about aviation. Launched in 1992, the program has flown more than 1.5 million children in 90 countries. Read More»

Fayetteville dedicates veterans memorial

More than 300 people joined (from left, front) singer Andrea Caldwell, Fayetteville City Councilman Larry Dell and local VFW member Bill Crawley at the Nov. 9 dedication of the Fayette County Veterans Memorial at Patriot Park in Fayetteville. Photo/Ben Nelms.

It was a solemn occasion Nov. 9 as more than 300 people gathered at Patriot Park in Fayetteville for the dedication of the Fayette County Veterans Memorial. The memorial of polished black granite is a tribute to the soldiers from all wars who were born and raised in Fayette County, and who gave their lives on countless battlefields in service to their country. Read More»

Scouts salute veterans and the flag

Cub Scouts from Pack 279 in Peachtree City led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance at Saturday’s annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Falcon Field. It was noted the scouts should be appreciated and recognized as America’s future leaders. Photo/John Munford.

Veterans honored at Bennetts Mill

Retired US Army Sergeant First Class Ryan Lyons stands with fellow Army veterans as the Bennett’s Mill Middle band and chorus perform the “Armed Forces Salute.” Photo/Special.

The red carpet was rolled out for local veterans at Bennett’s Mill Middle as students and staff honored them for their service during a special celebration with tributes from the school’s fine arts department.

The band, orchestra and chorus gave combined and individual performances featuring patriotic music and songs. A joint performance of the “Star Spangled Banner” started the concerts followed by separate presentations of “A Soldier’s Hymn” by the orchestra, “From Where I Stand” by the chorus, and “For Our Heroes” by the band. Read More»

Bible Tweets

That’s right. What if the authors of the 27 books of the New Testament of the Bible had been limited to only one “tweet” on “Twitter” in order to get their main point across? That’s kind of a strange question and scenario, but in our “tweet-happy” world, maybe not so far-fetched.

I would actually have two answers to that question. First, I would say that we would be without so many of our favorite and beloved passages. But second, I would celebrate the rich Truth so easily brought into our minds and hearts in such a short and simple way. Read More»

Seeds for needy countries

The children’s department from Lisbon Baptist Church participated in Seed Sprout at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta in October. The children packed vegetable seed packets to send to Liberia and Malawi in Africa. The needy recipients in those African countries will be able to plant vegetable gardens to feed their families and sell the surplus vegetables to earn money to purchase other items that the family needs. Seed Sprout is sponsored by G.A.I.N., Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. Photo/Special.

COS youth plan spaghetti dinner, auction

High School and Middle School youth at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the church.

Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door.

Proceeds help defray costs of three week-long summer events: Mission Trip, Lutherock Camp, and Affirm Leadership Camp.

Besides preparing and serving dinner, the group also will offer gift items in a silent auction. All are welcome. Read More»

Dogwood Church will offer holiday seminar on GriefShare

Dogwood Church in Tyrone will offer GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays, a seminar, Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 7-9 p.m. The group will meet in the Atrium area of the church office. The video presentation will offer suggestions on how to handle hard-hitting emotions during the holiday season, what to do about family traditions, how to scale back on activities and holiday preparations, and where to find the strength to go on.

“I learned that it’s okay not to carry on every tradition, and it’s okay to cut back on invitations,” shared a seminar attendee. Read More»

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