Booth, Rising Starr off to National Science Olympiad again

J.C. Booth and Rising Starr Middle Schools will once again represent Georgia at the National Science Olympiad Competition after earning first- and second-place honors, respectively, at the state tournament. Last year, both schools were ranked first and second in the nation with Rising Starr earning its first-ever first place finish.

Naval officer returns to alma mater to address students

In August of 1990, Andrew Roy entered J.C. Booth Middle School as part of its first sixth-grade class. Within several months the United States began Operation Desert Storm and students followed the news in class.

Fayetteville gas station robbed at gunpoint

A manhunt Wednesday afternoon failed to turn up the suspect who robbed the Fayetteville Shell gas station at gunpoint.

Double murder investigation focusing on drug activity at victim's north Fayette home

Investigators working the north Fayette double murder case are focusing on illegal drug activity that occurred at David Mangham's residence, the lead detective on the case confirmed Thursday.

Minor damage, no injuries reported in Fayette after Wednesday storm

Fayette County managed to escape major damage during the heavy thunderstorm that struck the area Wednesday night.

How bad was it? Even the stormwatchers took cover

Whether or not Wednesday night's destructive weather can officially be named a tornado won't be known until officials from the National Weather Service office can analyze all the data.

Chambliss praises Johnson

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., recently praised the efforts of Newnan teacher Lorraine Johnson, one of four finalists named by the White House to be recognized as the National Teacher of the Year.

Turtle helps raise funds for All Children's Playground

The All Children's Playground fundraising effort got a boost from an unlikely source recently a turtle.

Miller: Proposed GAO study of naval aviation should help keep Reserve fighter squadron at NAS Atlanta

Miller also pushes bill to boost benefits for Guard, Reserve

Police Blotter

Bellywasher' girl making an impact in community

Shelby Coffey loves drinking BellyWashers and after a year of serving on the BellyWashers Kids Board it is quite possible she loves it even more.

Oak Grove students carry on school tradition

A theatrical tradition at Oak Grove Elementary continues with the production of "Charlotte's Web." Throughout the month of May, all third graders are performing the play, adapted from the book written by E.B. White, in front of an audience of parents and other classes at the school. Every student has a part in the production, which is complete with costumes, props, and set and light designs created by parent volunteers.

Army soldier makes official visit to Kedron

Fourth-grade students at Kedron Elementary received an official visit from U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Mike McCormick of Fort Gordon in response to the items they collected for the troops in the Middle East.

Storm rocks Coweta

A powerful storm system rumbled through the south metro area Wednesday night and left in its wake tumbled trees, downed power lines and children with a day off from school.

Senoia police chief steps down

Senoia is searching for a police chief again.

Senoia to pay higher insurance bill

The city of Senoia reluctantly agreed to pay their liability insurance Monday night.

New rules proposed for sports tourneys at parks

If you want to run a soccer tournament at one of Coweta County's fields, you'll soon see a new set of regulations governing the county's facilities.

BJ's in Newnan opens this weekend

BJ's Wholesale Club has announced the opening of its newest location, at 770 Bullsboro Drive in Newnan.

Powell elected president of municipal attorneys' group

Coweta County Attorney Mitch Powell became president of the County Attorneys' Section of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia at its annual meeting April 12-15 in Jekyll Island.

Chambliss praises Johnson

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., recently praised the efforts of Newnan teacher Lorraine Johnson, one of four finalists named by the White House to be recognized as the National Teacher of the Year.

Garden tour in Coweta May 31

The private gardens of featured Coweta County Master Gardeners will be open to the public on the Garden Gate Tour Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

'Retold' stories in Newnan this weekend

Newnan Community Theatre's second performance of the Popcorn Series opens this Saturday.

Nursery offers tour for 4-H youth Wed.

The 4-H Green Team will take a behind-the-scenes tour of the production area of Country Gardens Farm and Nursery Wednesday at 4 p.m. This will be a fun and interesting way for students to learn about plant production and nursery management.

Garden design focus of upcoming meeting

A rose is a rose, but combine it with iris and deutzia and you have a beautiful planting.

Sports

Soccer teams battle rain to advance

Rain played havoc with schedules in the first round of the state soccer playoffs, but most local teams had more trouble with the weather than their opponents and advanced easily.

Plenty of tennis teams still alive

Tennis teams from area high schools have been busy this week with the first round of state playoff competition, with most of them advancing to the round of 16.

All-region soccer team announced

Fayette schools are well-represented on the All-Region 5-AAAAA girls soccer squad announced this week.

Flash athletes qualify for state

Last weekend the Peachtree City Flash Youth track team competed in the Georgia Parks and Recreation Association 4th District Track Meet at Tara Stadium in Jonesboro. The Flash sent a total of 44 athletes to this event, of which 21 qualified for the state meet in Augusta.

Opinion

Mother's Day without Mom
By DAVID EPPS
Pastor

For the first time in my life, I will observe Mother's Day this year without my mother. My Mom, Thelma Kathleen Luster Epps, died Feb. 24 of this year after a long fight against lung disease and a short stay in the hospital. Her death was not anticipated and, for me, is just now beginning to sink in.

Necessity, thy name is Mom
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

The quote, "Necessity is the mother of invention," is not altogether accurate. Necessity is not the mother of invention ­ my Mom was.

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