Myra Bailey celebrated her birthday alongside Elaine and Delma Hayes, who celebrated their anniversary at the April luncheon at the East Coweta Senior Center. The covered dish luncheon is held the first Wednesday of each month at the senior center on Howard Road in Senoia at 11:30 a.m. Photo/Special.

Preschool/Kindergarten and Children’s Morning Out have received certification from the United Methodist Association of the North Georgia Conference. Carolyn Long, left, is director of the Preschool/Kindergarten and Rhonda Williams is director of the Children’s Morning Out Program. Photo/Special.

Newnan resident Elizabeth Byrne was honored as the New Neighbor League Club’s May New Neighbor of the Month. Byrne has held several positions within the club in the past two years, serving as treasurer, chair of subscriptions and mailings, and ways and means. She was co-chair of luncheons and twice served as socials assistant.

(This list of 454 East Coweta High School graduate candidates was submitted on May 19, 2008, and is subject to change through May 24)

(This list of 463 Newnan High School graduate candidates was submitted on May 19, 2008, and is subject to change through May 23)

Valedictorian: Erin Kathleen Blake
Salutatorian: Christopher Michael Kirkland

Honor Graduate *

Jon Paul Landon, son of Father Jonathan and Rebeka Landon, recently received the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Award during a recent ceremony.

Top performers; valedictorians, salutatorians

Anticipation, excitement, joy, sadness: all of these emotions will play out this Friday night, May 23, at ceremonies across Fayette County as the Class of 2008 graduates. Over 2,000 students from area schools will don their caps and gowns, smile for cameras and stride across the stage to receive their diplomas.

The Atlanta Business Chronicle named Southwest Christian Care, located in Union City, as one of three finalists for TechBridge’s Technology Innovation Award. TechBridge’s Technology Innovation Award is presented to the nonprofit that demonstrates the most effective and innovative use of technology in one or more of the following areas: advancing its mission, increasing the efficiency of its day-to-day operations, improving its effectiveness in serving clients and key stakeholders, and increasing its fundraising, advocacy or volunteer efforts.

The seniors at East Coweta Senior Center in Senoia surprised Bonnie Weeks, director of the center, with a birthday cake, balloons and a framed group picture of the seniors. This surprise was given to her at the April covered dish luncheon. Weeks plans the programs, activities and decorations at the senior centers in Senoia and Panther Creek. Shown presenting the cake to Weeks is Marnie Copeland, one of the volunteers. Photo/Special.

The Peachtree City Chapter of New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) awarded Elizabeth Byrne, Dolly Wyatt and Rose Barras the Rosebud award for March. April’s Rosebud recipient is Denise Henry. The award honors members who have shown remarkable initiative, cooperation and dedication to the club. These women have been very active in the club in such areas as crafts, socials and more. They have headed committees and planned events for the club. NNLC is a not-for-profit social organization with a monthly meeting and a wide variety of special interest groups. If you are new to the area and would like more information about the club, please contact club director Carol Jensen-Linton at 770-486-9116. Photo/Special.

Classical Dance Theatre dancers, Sarah Olson, 15, and Nani Yim, 12, will be travelling to Orlando, Fla. to train intensively this summer with the Orlando Ballet School. The Orlando Ballet School has been voted the "Best School" at the New York Finals of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP). Olson and Yim had to audition to be accepted into this highly competitive program. Only dancers with an intermediate or advanced dance background are accepted into Orlando Ballet's summer program.

Linda Connelly, Special Assistant to the Fair Housing Equal Opportunity Regional Director, presented the Peachtree City office of New South Federal with the 2007 Fair Lending Leader Award. Joy Millard, Peachtree City area manager, accepted the award. The luncheon was held April 9 at Flat Creek Country Club. Special guest speakers included David Larson, president and CEO of New South Federal, New South Federal Chairman of the Board Will Ratliff and Connelly.

Andrea Michelle Marine and Ashley Nicole Marine, of Peachtree City, Ga., were among those receiving diplomas at Newberry College’s May commencement.

Who’s your daddy?

If you love him and think he’s a candidate for Father of the Year, write to The Citizen and, in 500 words or less, tell us all about him and why he should be Father of the Year.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard made a presentation to the fifth-graders at Crabapple Lane Elementary School in Peachtree City about “The Rule of Law” to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Law Day on May 1, 2008.

Boy Scout Troop 212 from Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Fayetteville honored its three newest Eagle Scouts on Monday, April 1, with an Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

The Frankie Lyle Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy held a ceremony dedicating the grave markers honoring the memory of 11 soldiers of the 10th Regiment, Texas Infantry on Saturday, April 5 at the Patrick R. Cleburne Confederate Cemetery in Jonesboro. Ga. Bettye Baty placed the Texas Division wreath while a descendant of one of the Texas soldiers placed Texas soil and a Texas flag in front of the grave markers. Daughters from the Frankie Lyle Chapter placed a yellow rose on each Texas soldier’s grave.

Rebecca “Becky” M. West, of Fayetteville, Ga., has been named Outstanding Chapter Regent at the recent state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Athens.

West received a certificate and pin to add to the numerous others she has already earned. She said, “It is the smallest pin on the DAR ribbon, but, it is the biggest job in this organization you’ll ever undertake at the local level.”

They may be young, but siblings Tess and Tylen Janisch aren’t waiting to make a difference in the world. Tess is 5 years old and a preschooler at First Presbyterian.

The Coweta-Fayette Rotary Club visited Line Creek Nature Area on Monday, May 5, in an evening that combined a Cinco de Mayo-themed supper, program by Southern Conservation Trust’s director Abby Jordan and the creek visit.

This weekend’s art show has a little something extra for the younger set. This year, organizers are seeking children to help complete a mural that will be hanging at the annual Old Courthouse Art Show in Fayetteville. Each participant will get an "I helped paint the Courthouse House mural" ribbon or medal after helping color in the mural, which will hang in the Fayette County School System tent throughout the weekend. Fayette County Art Association members Dick and Jan Allis, Patsy Gullett, Debi Lenox, Ginny DeSelms and Ed Gullett show off the mural design with Max Bowers, of Inkjet Media, who printed the mural on canvas and donated it. Photo/Special.

Fayette Senior Services will host a Lunch & Learn session entitled: “Let’s Talk About This, Now!” “This” refers to the tough quality of life and end-of-life decisions that are often difficult to discuss with spouses or family members. The session offers a sensible guide to help you become knowledgeable about properly expressing your wishes regarding advance medical directives, wills, trusts and power of attorney.

• Jackson named to dean's list
Jenna L. Jackson, of Fayetteville, Ga., has been named to the dean's list at Mercer University in Macon for the 2007 fall semester. She was invited to join Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society which is the oldest and largest honor society for first-year college students. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale during their first year. Members are also eligible for scholarships and awards awarded through the national scholarship committee. Jackson is a 2007 graduate of Sandy Creek High School.

Local resident Jackie Phillips readying for week-long Habitat for Humanity effort

Next week Senoia resident Jackie Phillips will make her way down to Biloxi, Miss. Her trip will not be one of luxury or relaxation, but the results of her visit will leave a lasting impression on her and those whom she will be helping.

Zada Scott has been named Newnan-Coweta Art Association’s City Hall “Artist of the Month.” A sampling of her work is on display at City Hall in Newnan.

Fayette County High School student Ndawi Eke will begin her summer this year attending the 42nd annual Washington Youth Tour, an all-expense paid leadership experience sponsored by the electric membership corporations in Georgia.

They’re our moms and we love them!

The Citizen Newspapers and Fayette Woman magazine are pleased to present the winners of the sixth annual Mother of the Year contest.

The winner this year in the 55 and over age category is Barbara Carden, 70, of Brooks. Mrs. Carden was nominated by her six children, who shout her praises from A-Z. We noted that four of those children were born in six years and then a set of twins came along eight years later.

The inaugural Middle School Multiple Sclerosis Walk was held on March 15 at Bennett’s Mill Middle School. Students from all over Fayette County participated in fund-raising events at their schools and joined forces to end the devastating effects of MS.

Girl Scout members from Troops 189, 225, 276 and 455, of service unit 616, met with Fayetteville Mayor Kenneth Steele to present a proclamation recognizing April 22 as Earth Day. Girl Scout service unit 616 hosted this year’s Fayette County Earth Day event on April 12. The day started with community clean-up projects at county parks and schools and moved to a “green theme” fair with more than 35 exhibitors. The Honey Creek Boys bluegrass band performed for some toe-tapping entertainment. Photo/Special.