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Clothes Less Traveled in Newnan is shifting to a $3 standard price for adult clothing starting Jan. 13, 2026, making qua...
01/12/2026

Clothes Less Traveled in Newnan is shifting to a $3 standard price for adult clothing starting Jan. 13, 2026, making quality thrift apparel more affordable for the community while continuing to support local charities and services. ❤️

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Fayette County has received a $9.6M federal grant to boost road safety, funding roundabouts and school zone improvements...
01/12/2026

Fayette County has received a $9.6M federal grant to boost road safety, funding roundabouts and school zone improvements across the county and in Brooks as part of its Vision Zero strategy. 🚧

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🚨 Two bullets were found in a boys’ restroom at McIntosh High School Friday morning, prompting a search but no weapon or...
01/10/2026

🚨 Two bullets were found in a boys’ restroom at McIntosh High School Friday morning, prompting a search but no weapon or threat; officials praised the student who reported it and reaffirmed that safety remains the top priority.

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Columnist Nora Borcea Pullen explores how holding onto core values like truth and kindness offers clarity and courage in...
01/10/2026

Columnist Nora Borcea Pullen explores how holding onto core values like truth and kindness offers clarity and courage in uncertain times - and why living by them matters now more than ever.

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This week’s standout student-athletes - Emily Moreau (East Coweta), Krystal Tiana Barber (Fayette County), Emma Newell (...
01/10/2026

This week’s standout student-athletes - Emily Moreau (East Coweta), Krystal Tiana Barber (Fayette County), Emma Newell (Starr’s Mill), and Marley Hegtvedt (Whitewater) - lead with talent, integrity, and heart, inspiring their teams both on and off the floor. 🎉

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Columnist Margarette Coleman offers polite guidance on balancing comfort, cultural respect, and thoughtful hosting when ...
01/10/2026

Columnist Margarette Coleman offers polite guidance on balancing comfort, cultural respect, and thoughtful hosting when it comes to removing shoes in someone else’s home. 🏠

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The Fayette County NAACP invites the community to its 2026 MLK Day Celebration on Jan. 19 - featuring a parade, pep rall...
01/10/2026

The Fayette County NAACP invites the community to its 2026 MLK Day Celebration on Jan. 19 - featuring a parade, pep rally, student leaders, performances, and the theme “The Demand for Freedom” to honor Dr. King’s legacy through unity and youth engagement.

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Fayette Samaritans is calling on the community for help restocking pantry shelves and filling key volunteer roles this J...
01/10/2026

Fayette Samaritans is calling on the community for help restocking pantry shelves and filling key volunteer roles this January. Donations of food, clothing, and time can make a big difference for local families in need. ❤️

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Jason Bass uses the humble umbrella as a metaphor for purpose and vision. Reminding us that lasting success in family, b...
01/09/2026

Jason Bass uses the humble umbrella as a metaphor for purpose and vision. Reminding us that lasting success in family, business, and community comes from standing under a clear promise and walking forward together, rain or shine. ☂️✨

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Columnist Dan Langford reflects on the simple art of building a winter fire - and how a search for the perfect kindling,...
01/09/2026

Columnist Dan Langford reflects on the simple art of building a winter fire - and how a search for the perfect kindling, fat pine known as “literd,” became unexpectedly tied to his own arrival into the world, blending Southern tradition, family memory, and a touch of humor.

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Meet Mary and Joseph, a sweet senior duo hoping for a second chance. Found as strays and never reclaimed, these gentle, ...
01/09/2026

Meet Mary and Joseph, a sweet senior duo hoping for a second chance. Found as strays and never reclaimed, these gentle, loving dogs are ready for a peaceful home - together or separately. Visit them at the Fayette County Animal Shelter and give them the comfort they deserve. 🐾

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After 35 years in Peachtree City, family-owned Card$mart will close Feb. 20, marking the end of a longtime neighborhood ...
01/09/2026

After 35 years in Peachtree City, family-owned Card$mart will close Feb. 20, marking the end of a longtime neighborhood staple known for friendly service, greeting cards, and local postal support. ❤️

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