Good Luck Lacy

Good Luck Lacy

As the school year winds down, we say thank you and good-bye to our intern Lacy Matusek. For the past two years she has been a wonderful addition to our ... [Read more]

Relay for Life at Falcon Field

Relay for Life at Falcon Field

It’s hard to think of a family that has not been touched in some way by cancer. Sisters, brothers, parents, children, husbands, and wives — far ... [Read more]

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Humane Society Receives Grants & Donations

Humane Society Receives Grants & Donations

The Fayette County Humane Society (FCHS) has been awarded two grants from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Both will be used ... [Read more]

The Southern Crescent Chorale Has Commitment to Excellence

The Southern Crescent Chorale Has Commitment to Excellence

In less than a decade, the Southern Crescent Chorale (SCC) has built a reputation as one of the premiere arts organizations on Atlanta’s southside. ... [Read more]

Senoia Optimist Club Wins Honor

Senoia Optimist Club Wins Honor

Activities Are Honored Optimist International has awarded “Honor Club” status to the Optimist Club of Senoia for 2010-11 accomplishments. Hal Sewell, ... [Read more]

Guitars Not Guns Helps At-Risk Youth

Guitars Not Guns Helps At-Risk Youth

Many people in the Southern Crescent may not realize it, but a growing national non-profit for youth is based in Peachtree City. Guitars Not Guns (GNG) ... [Read more]

Earth Day Festival Celebrates All Things “Green”

Earth Day Festival Celebrates All Things

On Saturday, April 14 Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree City will be full of activity during the 5th Annual Fayette County Earth Day Festival. This free event ... [Read more]

Healing Bridge: Medical Care for Those in Need

Healing Bridge: Medical Care for Those in Need

Now in its second year, Healing Bridge Clinic offers free health care for Fayette, Coweta, and south Fulton residents in need (uninsured or underinsured ... [Read more]

Newnan ReStore Supports Habitat for Humanity

Newnan ReStore Supports Habitat for Humanity

There’s a lot going on at the ReStore in Newnan. It’s a major, ongoing fundraiser for Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity (NCHFH). It literally keeps ... [Read more]

Volunteers Honor MLK Day With Service

Volunteers Honor MLK Day With Service

In January, once again a host of Georgia Power employees honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday not by taking a day off, but by lending a hand ... [Read more]

Fayette Senior Services Expands Race

Fayette Senior Services Expands Race

To help deal with the challenging economic climate, Fayette Senior Services (FSS) is transforming what would be their fourth annual fundraising run/walk ... [Read more]

Annual Benefit Dinner Supports PCA

Annual Benefit Dinner Supports PCA

Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Fayette is finalizing plans for its fourth Annual Benefit Dinner on Tuesday, April 24 at Outback Steakhouse in Peachtree City. ... [Read more]

Reece Center Active In Special Olympics

Reece Center Active In Special Olympics

The fall of 2010 was the fifth year in a row that The Reece Center for Handicapped Horsemanship took riders to the Georgia Special Olympics State Equestrian ... [Read more]

Contact Lists for Local Support Groups

Contact Lists for Local Support Groups

When confronted with life’s challenges, the support of others can often be invaluable. Here’s a listing of contact information for support ... [Read more]

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    Thrift Stores: Great Bargains for Great Causes

    Thrift Stores: Great Bargains for Great Causes

    Shopping at non-profit thrift and resale stores is a Win-Win-Win. It stretches dollars, keeps useable items out of landfills, and benefits worthy causes. ... [Read more]

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