Marie Powell, co-founder of Coweta Organization for Riding, Rehabilitation and Learning (CORRAL), accepted the Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Award from Nancy Olsen, vice regent, General Daniel Newnan Chapter, NSDAR.

Trisha Adams has been named Newnan-Coweta Art Association’s Artist of the Month for June 2008.

Adams has sought out classes and workshops since picking up her first paintbrush seven years ago. Adams believes firmly in challenging herself as an artist and constantly growing her skills. She paints with watercolors and acrylics and also enjoys graphic and website design. You can find her work in homes and businesses across the United States. She also has two paintings in the annual NCAA member Juried Art Exhibit, which will be on display at the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts off Lower Fayetteville road. The opening reception for this event is June 18, from 6–8 p.m.

Long-time volunteer is remembered, celebrated

It is with great sadness and undying admiration that the staff and volunteers of the Fayette County Animal Shelter and members of the Fayette County Humane Society mark the passing of dedicated volunteer, past-president, Fayetteville resident and beloved “2-legger,” Elaine Sherwood. Elaine passed away on January 26, 2008 following a valiant battle with lung cancer.

Michael “Mike” Kattness, a Peachtree City resident since the early 1980s, moved to Alaska early in 2007 to pursue a promising employment opportunity and to “see the glaciers before they melt.” Unfortunately, even though the job front was going well, he was diagnosed in June of 2007 with advanced stage multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow.

These Fayette County piano students were selected by audition through the South Metro Atlanta Music Teachers Association to participate in the state level auditions at the University of Georgia on May 9-10. They recently performed in an honors recital given by the South Metro MTA. In front, left to right, is Rachel Han, Saya Aoyagi, Sue Liang, Kristie Liao and Nathan Hung. In back, from left, is Amy Hebel, Tiffany Liao, Alan Liow, Ashley Childress and Will Childress. Photo/Special.

Downtown Fayetteville got a big taste from a variety of menus at the seventh annual Taste of Fayette the weekend of May 17 at Stonewall Village.

Longbranch Steakhouse and Seafood won “Fayette’s Finest Taste” with their sampler of chicken, shrimp and steak and Bugaboo Creek Steak House’s rustic camping décor awarded them the “Most Amazing Booth.”

Fayette County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members are working hard to save premature babies, and the FBLA national community project has taken a front seat in Fayette County FBLA members' hearts.

Boy Scouts Stephen Cook of Troop 275, Chip Freeney of Troop 309, Tommy Keen of Troop 275 and Boomer London of Troop 201 all received their Eagle Scout Awards at their Court of Honor held on Saturday, April 5. The four boys were Cub Scouts together and crossed over to Boy Scouts in fifth grade, joining Troop 275.

The second Thursday in May was the Day of Service for both AARP and Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA). Fayette County Retired Educators Association (FCREA) is the local unit of GREA.

This year the local chapter of AARP combined forces with FCREA for a local community service project as their Day of Service activity.

Southern Charm Bridal Network celebrated its 10 anniversary at its monthly meeting in April. A special dinner was held at Bella Sera of Fayette, owned by Kathy Guthrie, at 174 Glynn Street, Fayetteville, Ga.

Golf Rider’s annual SALE-bration was a big hit last month. Entertainment and food were provided to those in attendance. The "Rock Bottom" Band, pictured, performed live and free Brats, hamburgers and soda were given out. Golf Rider also participates in charitable events throughout the year which support Fayette County Schools, Relay for Life and other organizations. Photo/Maureen Hughes.

April Renfroe took her mom Linda to lunch compliments of Blake Orthodontics. Renfroe wrote the prize-winning essay for Blake Orthodontics’ Mother’s Day Contest. The subject was “Why I have the greatest Mom.” All the moms were winners too, as they were mailed the essays after the contest and Dr. Blake sent everyone who entered a gift card for a Mother’s Day treat at Brusters. Photo/Special.

Many of Fayette Middle School’s seventh and eighth grade chorus students were able to participate in a four day trip to Orlando, Fla. this spring. The Cub Chorus performed at the The MusicFest competition in Orlando. The Fayette Middle School Cub Chorus came in first place in the Junior High Choral Division.

The staff at Vassey Dental Partners recently dabbled in the culinary industry when they published a cookbook and donated the proceeds from sales to Fayette Youth Protection Homes.

McIntosh State Bank recently announced Tammy Barber was named the 2007 Employee of the Year for the McDonough office.

Laura Dietmeyer, a Luther College sophomore from Peachtree City, Ga., performed the role of Chorus and Animal Dancer in April in the Luther opera class performance of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”

Dyer receives scholarships
Students from the Department of Art at the University of West Georgia were recognized for academic excellence at the annual Art Honors and Awards Program. Dawn Dyer of Fayetteville received the C.J. and Dorothy Colevins Scholarship and the Mittie Brooks Johnson Scholarship.

Inaugural flight to World War II Memorial a success

What does Earl Morse, a physician assistant and retired Air Force captain in Ohio, have to do with Fayette County?

Since 1992 the New York Junior League (NYJL) Playground Improvement Project has revitalized neglected playgrounds and parks throughout Manhattan. This year the project, which focuses its efforts on the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and James J. Walker Park in Greenwich Village, will have a southern touch added to it.

Joe Chaudoin, of Peachtree City, is one of 12 University of Georgia students selected by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to serve as orientation leaders during the summer 2008 orientation sessions held on campus for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Over 130 UGA students applied for the positions.

Comic book fans and aspiring cartoonists ages 12 to 18 will soon get the opportunity to have a close encounter with one of Fayette County’s up-and-coming talents in the comic book world. Ed McKeogh, a professional illustrator and prize-winning cartoonist who lives in Peachtree City, invites teens to enter his “Comic Story Laboratory” on Tuesday, June 10 at 3 p.m. at the Fayette County Public Library. The free two-hour workshop is part of the “Metamorphosis” summer reading program for teens.

The Fayette Senior Services celebrated 30 years in existence by holding a Bluegrass Barbeque at its facility. Nearly 200 persons came to enjoy music, a barbecue supper cooked by a chef and a lot good fellowship.

The McIntosh High School Class of 1988 reunion committee is coordinating a 20-year class reunion. Organizers are currently seeking classmates that graduated from McIntosh High School, in Peachtree City, Ga., in 1988. If you or anyone that you know graduated with this class, please contact Beth Carroll Drennan, reunion coordinator at bcdrennan@yahoo.com or Wendy Williams Taylor at tmade5@bellsouth.net to update your current mailing address, phone number and e-mail address.

Leaders and parents of Boy Scout Troop 74 congratulate Ryan Nolan, Corey Nolan and Ryan Barfield on their achievements of becoming an Eagle Scout. Parents Tom and Karen Nolan and Tommy and Dina Barfield helped support and encourage the Scouts all along the way. Photo/Special.

In addition to its highly popular annual Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults, the Fayette County Public Library offers something extra this summer for sports fans entering kindergarten through 12th grade in the fall. The local library has joined a statewide reading incentive program called the Check It Out Reading Challenge. Each participant who reads at least five books between June 2 and August 15 will receive one free youth ticket to a 2008-2009 Atlanta Hawks basketball game and one free youth ticket to a 2008-2009 Atlanta Thrashers hockey game.

Eight members of the Fayette-Starr's Mill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, attended the Georgia Society State Conference in Athens and had a banner year for awards.

• Greer named Jack Mangham Award winner

Clayton State University student Marcia Greer, of Brooks, Ga., and two other students have been chosen to receive the 2007-2008 Jack Mangham Experiential Learning Student of the Year Award, sponsored by Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE). This annual statewide award recognizes those students who exemplify outstanding characteristics in work ethics, academic performance and citizenship. Judges review the nomination form submitted by a GACE member, student transcript, student essay and experiential learning supervisor evaluation. The award is given to students in competition from colleges and universities across the state in the following categories: business, education, arts and sciences and engineering/technology. Greer won the award for business. Greer has been involved in the Clayton State Chapter of the Society for Advancement of Management, where she has been active in coordinating programs to help students learn about the world of work. She interned at Cooper Wiring Devices in Peachtree City.

Team 8A at Booth Middle School collected $400 for Honor Flight Fayette, to send a World War II Veteran to Washington D.C. Last week veterans were taken to visit the memorial built in their honor in the nation’s capitol. The father and uncles of history teacher Salli Rees fought in the war, so the team found it appropriate to honor these brave men.

Young Chefs Academy in Peachtree City has announced their Camp Can-I-Cook "Cook for the Gold" summer camp series. As the world’s greatest athletes assemble this summer in Beijing, China for the Olympics, area kids will gather in the kitchens at Young Chefs Academy to cook-up some Olympic-sized fun.

Each week members of Kids Care Fayette (www.kidscarefayette.com) participate in doing good activities around Fayette County. For Earth Day kids made wormerys for learning about vermicomposting and picked up trash around Pebble Pocket Park in Peachtree City. Kids who helped clean up include Mason Avidano, Loran Johansen, Alex Strickland and Ella Hall. Photo/Special.