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“I Just Want Him to Be Safe”: A Fayette Couple Faces Two Devastating Diagnoses at Once

On an ordinary August morning, Melodie Woods stepped into the shower—one of the few quiet moments she still has in a life shaped entirely around caring for her husband, Wesley. As she washed her face, her fingers brushed across something that hadn’t been there the day before: a firm knot just below her right ear. She didn’t know it yet, but that moment would mark the beginning of a crisis that would upend the Woods’ world and leave the longtime …Fayetteville, Georgia · Fayetteville Read Article

Metro county using ‘Masters Rule’ to allow people to rent out homes for World Cup games

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Homeowners can take advantage of the federal tax code’s “Master’s Rule,” which allows them to rent their primary homes for up to 14 nights a year without paying state or federal taxes on the income.Sports · Fayette County Read Article

Ask Margar-etiquette about Group Messaging

Dear Margar-etiquette, Every holiday season my phone lights up with giant group text threads—sometimes full of people that are not even in my contacts. One “Happy Holidays!” suddenly becomes dozens of notifications as everyone replies to everyone. It’s exhausting. Is there a polite way to deal with these messages without offending the senders? Over-Notified Dear Over-Notified, Group messaging is one of those modern conveniences that can quickly …Fayetteville, Georgia · Fayetteville Read Article

Glittering Gardens Glow for the Holidays

If you are expecting company this holiday season and wondering where to take family and friends, why not consider some of the beautiful public gardens in our area, all decked out with stunning displays to make the season bright. There are several historic homes and gardens within an hour’s drive that will take you back to a bygone era. Other garden displays are contemporary and hip. Whatever your preference, you will find spectacular holiday vi…Fayetteville, Georgia · Fayetteville Read Article

Applications Open for Georgia Brownfield Association’s Second Annual Darahyl Dennis Scholarship

Program Awards Students Exploring Environmental-Focused Educational Programs ATLANTA (Dec. 4, 2025) – The Georgia Brownfield Association announces the second annual Darahyl Dennis Scholarship is now accepting applications through Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Dedicated posthumously to one of the founders of the 14-year-old organization focused on advocating for brownfield redevelopment across the state, the scholarship aspires to honor the legacy of D…Fayetteville, Georgia · Fayetteville Read Article

Local church congregation organizes Christmas service project to serve children in hospitals around the county.

Members of the Flat Creek Congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints gathered on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 for their Christmas service project. Women, young women and children helped collect and sort old and broken crayons into colors to be shipped to The Crayon Initiative, a non-profit that melts them down and makes crayons into shapes that are easy to use and don’t roll off patient’s hospital tables. Children’s Heathcare…Fayetteville, Georgia · Fayetteville Read Article

New Hope Baptist Church Hosts 2nd Annual Christmas Store to Bless More Than 210 Families

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Fayette County Public Schools’ Public Information Officer Wins Multiple IABC Atlanta Golden Flame Awards, Including Best in Show

Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) is proud to announce that Public Information Officer Melinda Berry-Dreisbach has earned three IABC Atlanta Golden Flame Awards, including Gold awards in Communications Management for the Meet Mr. Ted and Launching Launch Fayette marketing campaigns, and the Student Advocacy Specialist (SAS) Explainer Video. The Meet Mr. Ted campaign also received the prestigious Best in Show award in the Communications Manage…Fayetteville, Georgia · Fayetteville Read Article

Citizen of the Week - Amy Jenkins

In an extraordinary act of selflessness, Amy Jenkins didn’t hesitate to say yes when she saw someone in need—someone she hadn’t even met yet. The Fayetteville resident and wife of Fayetteville Police Lieutenant Ben Jenkins was honored at a recent Fayetteville City Council meeting for donating a kidney to a retired Bartow County deputy, Brandon Pruitt. Jenkins and Pruitt had never met before their transplant surgeries in September—only knowing ea…Fayetteville, Georgia · Fayetteville Read Article

Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Kippenberger, 89

Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Kippenberger, 89, of Peachtree City, GA, died peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She was a beloved mother, grandmother “Mimi”, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and an active parishioner at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City where she was a member of several parish ministries, including St. Vi…Peachtree City · Peachtree City Read Article

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“I Just Want Him to Be Safe”: A Fayette Couple Faces Two Devastating Diagnoses at Once

Metro county using ‘Masters Rule’ to allow people to rent out homes for World Cup games

Ask Margar-etiquette about Group Messaging

Glittering Gardens Glow for the Holidays

Applications Open for Georgia Brownfield Association’s Second Annual Darahyl Dennis Scholarship

Local church congregation organizes Christmas service project to serve children in hospitals around the county.

New Hope Baptist Church Hosts 2nd Annual Christmas Store to Bless More Than 210 Families

Fayette County Public Schools’ Public Information Officer Wins Multiple IABC Atlanta Golden Flame Awards, Including Best in Show

Citizen of the Week - Amy Jenkins

Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Kippenberger, 89

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“I Just Want Him to Be Safe”: A Fayette Couple Faces Two Devastating Diagnoses at Once

Metro county using ‘Masters Rule’ to allow people to rent out homes for World Cup games

Ask Margar-etiquette about Group Messaging

Glittering Gardens Glow for the Holidays

Applications Open for Georgia Brownfield Association’s Second Annual Darahyl Dennis Scholarship

Local church congregation organizes Christmas service project to serve children in hospitals around the county.

New Hope Baptist Church Hosts 2nd Annual Christmas Store to Bless More Than 210 Families

Fayette County Public Schools’ Public Information Officer Wins Multiple IABC Atlanta Golden Flame Awards, Including Best in Show

Citizen of the Week - Amy Jenkins

Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Kippenberger, 89

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