Category: Sowell

A consulting firm’s detailed evaluation of the Peachtree City Police Department revealed that while statistics show the department is very effective in its law enforcement duties, low morale is an issue among some employees.

The report, conducted by Matrix Consulting Group at the behest of City Manager Jim Pennington, is based on an anonymous survey of 40 of the department’s 72 employees along with a detailed analysis of statistical data and staffing levels.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/ptc-cop-report-move-along-nothing-see-here

11/27/2013
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible

Who was Job? Was he a Jew?

Dear Father Paul: I am fascinated by the story of Job in the Bible … his struggles, his ultimate vindication and the restoration of all that he lost, etc. But who was Job anyway? Was he a Jew? — Lenda

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/blogs/father-paul-massey/11-27-2013/ask-father-paul

Chabad of Peachtree City, an Orthodox Jewish congregation, will conduct a menorah lighting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, on the lawn of the City Hall in Peachtree City.

Rabbi Rossi Lew, spiritual leader of the congregation, said the event will occur during the observance of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Feast of Lights and Feast of Dedication.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/menorah-lighting-be-held-dec-1-peachtree-city

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will begin Advent Dec. 1 with a family festival at 9:45 a.m. All will create Advent wreaths. Midweek Advent services begin on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

From Nov.30-Dec. 1, members will hear the new Zimbelstern. A gift of the Dietmeyer family, these five little bells are installed on the organ’s façade.

The annual Blue Christmas service is Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/cos-announces-december-events

In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, the community showed up once again with the help of the T-shirts for Turkeys program (sponsored by the JOY FM, Chick-fil-A and Franklin Financial), and 874 turkeys were given for families in need for Fayette County through the Real Life Center. For information on how to get help or get involved, contact the Real Life Center at www.reallifecenter.org or 770-631-9334. Shown, L-R, John Leake, Sam Hogan and Mike Martaus. Photo/Special.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/turkeys-needy

To celebrate member Lamar Wallace’s 102nd birthday this Thursday, members of Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone recreated a 1940s themed “USO Canteen.”

The event was held on Nov. 13.

In the tradition of the USO, church members provided home-made chili and hot dogs, and provided home-grown entertainment from the World War II era. Members scoured attics and basements and provided vintage memorabilia to use as table decorations. Old uniforms were taken out of mothballs and younger and leaner youth were recruited to wear them for the occasion.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/hopewell-celebrates-lamar-wallace%E2%80%99s-102nd-birthday

The Celebration Choir and Orchestra of McDonough Road Baptist Church in Fayetteville will present “It’s Christmas!” Sunday, Dec. 8, at 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. Childcare will be provided.

“‘It’s Christmas!’ is an exciting, thrilling, invigorating time of worship and music that emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas,” said Mark Karki, minister of music and worship.

A variety of Christmas music will be shared, Karki said. “You’ll hear timeless classics that make Christmas ‘Christmas,’ along with fresh songs that will stir your heart.”

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/mcdonough-road-baptist-presents-%E2%80%98it%E2%80%99s-christmas%E2%80%99

Local author Connie Campbell Bratcher will sign her new inspirational poetry book, “Shine the Light,” at the B-Acts (senior citizens) Christmas party at Flat Creek Baptist Church, Fayetteville, on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. The artist/illustrator will be there to sign as well. The book contains excerpts from her previous three books which have been endorsed by many local pastors.

Signed copies of the books can now be purchased at Pam’s Hallmark in Peachtree City or through Bratcher’s website: www.FaithPoetry.com, and soon will be available to order through any bookstore.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/bratcher-will-sign-new-book-flat-creek-baptist-senior-event

Advent services begin at WOG tonight
Word of God Lutheran Church invites the community to attend mid-week Advent worship services on Wednesday evenings beginning Wed., Nov. 27. Prior to the service snacks and dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the service beginning at 7 p.m.  Advent services in December will be held on Dec. 4,11, and 18. The services will be preceded by a soup and bread meal at 6:15 p.m., with the service beginning at 7 p.m. Word of God is at 303 Kelly Drive, Suite 10, Peachtree City. For more information, call 770-897-4508.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/religion-briefs-112713

SWIMMING

LANDMARK competed Nov. 19 in North Atlanta in a meet that included Grady, Maynard T. Jackson Booker T. Washington high schools. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed third overall, and Ty Janyaem was second in the 100 breaststroke.

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BOYS BASKETBALL

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-26-2013/high-school-sports-roundup-nov-27-2013