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Carlo Trocciola of Peachtree City

Mr. Carlo Trocciola of Peachtree City passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

He was born on June 22, 1917 in New York City. Mr. Trocciola was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was an employee of A & P for 25 years as a butcher. Read More»

Cheryl Lynn Potter, 55, of Peachtree City

Cheryl Lynn Potter, 55, of Peachtree City, passed away May 22, 2013.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister.

She worked in Accounts Receivables for Universal Environmental. Cheryl was also a long-time member of Fayette Family Church where she was the Director of Children's Ministry.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edmund Boyd, Jr. and brother, David Boyd. Read More»

Blake Nicholas Dever, age 23, of Peachtree City

Mr. Blake Nicholas Dever, age 23, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

He was born February 22, 1990 in Atlanta, Ga.

He was a graduate of Starr's Mill High School and was currently attending the University of West Georgia. Read More»

5k is Saturday in Peachtree City

The All American 5K Run Walk is today at the Fred. Packet pick-up begins at 6:30 a.m., t-shirts must be picked up by 8 a.m. The event starts at The Fred on McIntosh Trail. The event is sponsored by the Peachtree City Running Club, and the $25 donation goes to help support American Legion Post 50’s community and veterans’ programs. For more information or questions, call Martin Rowe at 404-859-8039 or email allamerican5k@yahoo.com. To register for the run, visit www.ptcrc.com.

Vikings win state title

The Northgate Lady Vikings settled years of frustration with a state title win over Whitewater May 18. The team got over the hump of losing to Fayette County teams and was rewarded with its first championship. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The Northgate Lady Vikings soccer team wrapped up a championship season May 18 with a 4-1 victory over Whitewater.
The win gave the school its first AAAAA state title, the cap to a quite outstanding season that featured 11 shutouts and six more games in which they gave up just one goal.
Northgate went into the half up 1-0, but Whitewater briefly tied the game before the Lady Vikings scored three more times to seal the game. Read More»

Northgate High Class of 2013

Honors Graduate *
High Honors Graduate *

William James Abraham
Luisa Maria Acevedo Puerta
Ryan Christopher Alain **
Hannah Michele Aldredge **
Qynaya Za’Tala Alford
Alex Dennie Anderson
Dylan Chance Anderson
Harris Wade Anderson
Veronica Arango
Alexander Michael Armstrong
Tyler Heath Askey
Joel Auzon
Kristin Aurora Bailey
Cameron Graham Baker
Micaela Shae Pangan Baldwin
Skyler Ryan Barnhill
Angela Valeria Barraza
John Alexander Bauer **
Sarai Nichol Bauguess *
Kayla Marie Bedwell
Joseph Caleb Goolsby Belford
Cory Matthew Bemister
Laura Allison Bennett Read More»

Newnan High Class of 2013

Honors Graduate *
High Honors Graduate **

Kristopher Edward Akers **
James Edward Alexander *
Jerrell Marquez Alford
Tichina Marshay Alford
Arielle Amey *
Zachary John Amoroso **
Elizabeth Yvonne Anderson
Lamonica Shandrell Anderson
Lemair Anderson II
Vincella Marnise Anderson
Ashley St. Claire Arnold *
Jeffery Lewis Avery Jr.
Magali Lucero Ayala **
Mikaela Danae Bandiera
Evan Reed Barlow
Matthew Frank Barlow II
Arthur James Barrett
Aaron Scott Bass
Kiran Batool *
Ivy Caroline Batten *
Taylor Nicole Baughcum
Kelexsa Nehkois Bell
Kayla Kristine Bellinger Read More»

East Coweta Class of 2013

Coweta County high school seniors held graduation ceremonies this week,. Above, left to right, are East Coweta High School 2013 Salutatorian Rachael Ana and Valedictorian Saeyun Lee; Newnan High School 2013 Salutatorian Abigail Palmer Gordon and ValedictorianJonathan Kelly Swenson; and Northgate High School 2013 Salutatorian Bharath Ramanathan Shankar and Valedictorian Clint Russell Garn. Photo/Special.

Honors Graduate *
High Honors Graduate **

Mary Kathryn Abel
Gunnar James Acquaire *
Blake Nuel Adams
Caitlyn Hop Adams
Jacob Ryan Adams
Layci Blair Adams
David Lee Addison
Kendall Renee Aitken *
Makayla Marie Aitken **
Alyxandra Jade Akers
Ariel Elizabeth Alanis *
Christopher James Albert
Michael Ryan Albert
Renikia Paulette Allen
Tara Danielle Allen **
LaKesha Brionna Amey
Emily Ann Ammon **
Robert Cole Amtmann **
Michael Lee Anderson
Quierra LaShown Anderson
Jennie Ruth Andrews *
Ian Alec Antley
William Conner Antley *
Jennifer Alyse Arnett
John Michael Ashley Read More»

American Legion honors scholars

Two graduating seniors, Courtney Williams and Haris Aslam from McIntosh High School were recognized by Fayette County Post 105 with the 2013 American Legion School Award. Fayette County Post 105 is in their ninth year of working with McIntosh to recognize deserving seniors for their qualities of courage, honor, scholarship, service, leadership and patriotism. Pictured are Joe Bowler, Post 105, Courtney Williams, Haris Aslam, and Pat Hicks, Post 105. Williams will attend Berry College after graduation. Aslam is undecided at this time on which college he will be attending. Photo/Special.

Family needs help as they plan burial for unborn baby

It is something most parents will never have to experience. But for Fayetteville residents Lauren and Nick Bishop, the reality is that the rare condition suffered by their unborn son Ethan will end his life shortly after his birth.

Ethan has been diagnosed with a rare condition called anencephaly. It is a condition that left Ethan with no skull or brain and will lead to his immediate death, likely within minutes of birth, Lauren said.

Lauren will undergo a Caesarian section in mid-June. Waiting any longer would be to risk his death in the womb, said Lauren. Read More»

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