It was not that long ago that Fayette Counseling Center was faced with financial obstacles that made its continued existence problematic.

Three adults and a juvenile from Jonesboro were arrested for shoplifting Dec. 27 after one of the adults snatched a camera at the Kohl’s store at Fayette Pavilion.

The Agape Faith Center of Hope in Fayetteville, will be conducting the 2009 Homeless Count of Fayette County in January.

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a time of anticipation, excitement, confusion and anxiety for students of all backgrounds and abilities. These emotions are often amplified for families of students with disabilities.

The Fayette County School System’s public relations department has received five awards from the Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA) for distinguished achievement in writing, graphic design and electronic communications.

The Fayette County School System’s Open Campus High School program conferred diplomas to its first graduates Thursday evening at F.A. Sams Auditorium.

The Fayette County Association of Educators will sponsor a public forum Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Fayette County Library, 1821 Heritage Park Way.

State Bank of Georgia’s Board of Directors approved the promotions of three staff members at their regularly scheduled meeting recently. Eileen Kempf and Lydia Morris were promoted to Senior Vice President. Michelle Thill was promoted to Banking Officer. Kempf is the senior operations officer of the bank with responsibility for risk management in the areas of compliance, bank secrecy act, bank security and information technology. Her banking career spans 25 years.

Congressman Lynn Westmoreland will be speaking to the breakfast meeting of the Fayette Republican Party on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 9 a.m. at the IHOP in Fayetteville. 

It is a New Year’s idea to help those in need get behind the wheel of a handicapped-outfitted vehicle. Jane Fanslow’s decision to find a home for two vans, a small boat and a motorized wheelchair followed the recent loss of her husband, Larry Eaton. For Fanslow, the price is not as important as putting the equipment to good use.

No word yet on effect to PTC location

Gardner Denver Inc., which has a manufacturing facility in Peachtree City among its worldwide holdings, has announced it will cut 9 percent of its global salaried workforce and enact a hiring freeze in light of “deteriorating global economic decisions” and as it integrates its acquisition of CompAir Holdings Limited.

Two out-of-towners picked a poor time to try and boost a golf cart in Peachtree City last Tuesday afternoon.

They happened to be getting away just as the cart owner exited the Crosstown Kroger store and neared the cart, police said. The suspects and the golf cart were found minutes later on the cart path near Oak Grove elementary school off Crosstown, said Capt. Michael Claman.

Hauler withdraws free service, offers to continue at cost

Plastic recycling is going the way of the dinosaur in Peachtree City.

Fayetteville Police are not saying much about child pornography found on a computer being serviced at Best Buy except that they are investigating the matter.

Would save $45K but be less convenient for residents

In an effort to save money, the Peachtree City Library and the city’s Kedron Aquatic Center and Fieldhouse will soon be shortening their operating hours.

Spurred by a citizen’s request, the Peachtree City Council has divested its ordinances of an onerous rule that technically made lawbreakers out of some rather docile citizens.

Peachtree City officials are planning to close the little-used Clover Reach pool for good this year.

But another victim of the Peachtree City budget crunch may be one of the city’s three remaining public pools.

The Peachtree City-Falcon Field Composite Squadron has been named the nation’s premier Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadron.

The Coweta County Commission Dec. 16 approved a report on the proposed 40.7-acre Madras recreation site located in northeast Coweta that calls for both active and passive recreation amenities.

FieldTurf Tarkett locating its world HQ here

A road in Peachtree City has been renamed at the request of a company that has relocated its world headquarters from Montreal.

The Peachtree City Fire Department and members of the Bank of North Georgia Peachtree City branch wish to extend their “thanks and appreciation to the entire community” for participating in the annual Toys for Tots drive.

Some homeowners were not pleased recently as Coweta County commissioners voted unanimously to grant a rezoning request that will expand the quarry operations of Vulcan Materials Company. The 67.56-acre site is located north of Elzie Johnson Road between I-85 and U.S. Highway 29.

The Greentop Road Bridge over the CSX railroad was closed Dec. 23 and will remain closed until further notice due to needed repairs.

What began last year is rapidly becoming another tradition for downtown Newnan. Crowds last weekend made their way to the courthouse square area for Main Street Newnan’s 2nd Annual Festival of Lights held Dec. 19 and 20.

Local churches that have announced their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day events are listed below.

All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City will have a Christmas Eve Family Service at 5 p.m. and a Carol Service with Holy Communion at 11 p.m. A Christmas Day Service with Holy Communion will be held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 25. All Saints meets at 303 Kelly Dr. in Peachtree City. For information, call 770-486-5374.

A man recently paroled from prison who robbed a woman of her car at knifepoint outside Partner’s Pizza in Peachtree City Monday night was apprehended last night in Houston County, Ala., police said.

Olivia Crew, 9, of Peachtree City takes a few minutes out from shopping Sunday to chat with the real Santa, who had stopped in at the Kedron Kroger on Ga. Highway 74 to help Peachtree City Fire Department collect Toys for Tots, food and other donations as part of the department’s annual Santa Run. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Sheriff-elect Wayne Hannah addresses a crowd at the Fayette County Justice Center following his swearing-in ceremony Dec. 18. Long-serving sheriff Randall Johnson (at right) was on hand to pass the torch as he nears completing his 32nd year as sheriff. Both encouraged the public to continue assisting the sheriff’s office as law enforcement becomes difficult without citizens’ aid, Johnson said. Photo/John Munford.

F’ville man donates his kidney — to a stranger

Never let them tell you that television is a vast wasteland with no value.

Fayetteville resident Carey Barrett, 42, was watching ABC World News Tonight over a year ago when he saw a story that stirred something inside of him.

Tab to ‘speed up’ cart bridge: $200K; undone bridge may be fixed with SPLOST funds

The long-uncompleted cart path bridge over the CSX railroad bridge at Ga. Highway 54 may stay that way a little longer.