Category: Sowell

In photo at right, wife Marcy Williams (center) looks on as newly elected Fayetteville Councilman Jim Williams is sworn in Jan. 2 by Fayette County Superior Court Judge Fletcher Sams (R). Williams holds the Post 4 seat on the council.

In photo below, newly elected Post 3 Councilman Scott Stacy (L) is joined by his wife Gloria on Jan. 2 as Judge Sams administers the oath of office in the Fayetteville City Council chambers. Photos/Ben Nelms.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-07-2014/fayetteville%E2%80%99s-2-new-council-members-are-sworn

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Rather than indicating the age of those arrested, only the year of birth will be noted below due to law enforcement procedural changes.

Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Dec. 30

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Robert D. Adams, born in 1974, of Kellogg Street, Mansfield, for probation/parole violation.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-07-2014/fayette-county-arrests-report-%E2%80%94-dec-24%E2%80%9330

Happy New Year, everyone. As I write this we’re just a few days into 2014, and there’s still time to set your goals and aspirations for this coming year. Regardless of whether you have locked your resolutions in stone or not, I have a most excellent suggestion as to how you can live the happiest, healthiest, most wise year possible.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/blogs/justin-kollmeyer/01-07-2014/perfect-10-2014

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Thompson of Fayetteville, Ga., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Lynn Thompson, to Adam James Shoemaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Shoemaker of Peachtree City, Ga.

Whitney is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Jenkins of Forest Park, Ga., Ms. Jesse Stearns of Rex, Ga., and Mr. I.M. Thompson of Inverness, Fla.

Adam is the grandson of Mrs. Louise Shoemaker and the late Mr. James Shoemaker of Calumet City, Ill., and Mrs. Joan Stuart and the late Dr. Edward Stuart of Gainesville, Fla.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-07-2014/thompson-shoemaker-engagement

Hopeful Primitive Baptist Church in the Hopeful Community of northeastern Fayette County was one of the first five churches formed in the late 1820s in Fayette County and, sadly, it has fallen into a bad state of disrepair. It has no members and property has been deeded to the community center across the street.

But there is always hope on the horizon.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-07-2014/volunteers-work-save-historic-hopeful-primitive-baptist-church-cemetery

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will offer Financial Peace University, a nine-session course which looks at “healthy habits for dealing with financial resources” in a Christian context.

Learn how to maximize your money, use a budget, spend and save wisely, manage debt and take concrete steps to a strong financial position—using a faith perspective.

The course’s author, Dave Ramsey, has conducted training for thousands of individuals.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-07-2014/cos-lutheran-offer-financial-peace-university-jan-15

Ebenezer United Methodist Church’s women’s group is offering its “Savor the Memories” Cookbook for sale to the public. The book is described as “an absolutely beautiful cookbook with our Ebenezer United Methodist Church pictured on the padded hardback cover.”

The book is in a three-ring binder with tabbed dividers for quick reference. The laminated cover can easily be wiped clean.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-07-2014/ebenezer-umc%E2%80%99s-cookbook-offers-favorite-recipes-past-and-present

GriefShare begins at Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Catholic Church will offer GriefShare, a 13-week Christian video/discussion support group for those who are coping with the death of a loved one, either recently or from years past. Sessions will start on Jan. 8 and 10. The church offers an evening program on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. or a morning program on Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m in Room #103 in the Faith Formation building. For more information, contact Gayle Reddy, 770- 631-8251.

GriefShare starts Jan. 9

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-07-2014/religion-briefs-010814

John Curtis Roy, 95, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on December 26, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Mr. Roy was born in Charleston, W.Va. to the late John Curtis Roy and the late Bess Shea Roy.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-07-2014/john-curtis-roy-95-fayetteville

Alton Edsel “Eddie” Martin, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away Jan. 4, 2014.

He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. He was self-employed and owned Martin Flourescent Company for years.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Geneva Martin; son Marty Martin; grandchildren Angela, Sheila, Jessica, William, and Rylee; and great-grandchildren Kelsey and Paisley.

A funeral service was held Mon., Jan. 6, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/01-07-2014/alton-edsel-martin-80-fayetteville