Test season: How many tests do our students really need?
Sitting at my son’s college baseball game this week, I caught a memory of the days I was his Little League coach here in Peachtree City. Driving back, one thing that popped into my head as the weather...
View Article4th grader has concerns about cats held in new animal shelter
Hi, my name is Darby Alvarez, and I’m [10 years old and] a 4th grader in Mrs. Robinson’s class at Huddleston Elementary School, and I’m here to talk about my concerns for the cats at the Fayette County...
View ArticleOPINION: Biden Administration delivers blow to women’s and girls’ Title IX
— Department of Education ignores thousands of comments in opposition, publishes rule conflating gender identity with sex; effectively reverses Congressional intent behind its passage — OPINION: On...
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Early voting has begun for May 21 primary elections
Here’s where you can advance vote for your candidates in the May 21 primaries: April 29, 2024 – May 17, 2024 Monday-Friday: (9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.) Saturday: May 4 And May 11 (9:00 a.m. Until 5:00...
View ArticleSome on council claim they’re for transparency but vote against public’s...
The April 18 Peachtree City Council meeting was uncomfortably predictable. The near-empty agenda consisted of two presentations, approval of past meeting minutes, and six easy consent agenda items...
View ArticleWarning: High voltage lines for data center bring health risks
I’m reaching out to highlight a pressing issue in our community that warrants media attention. Georgia Power Company is actively purchasing easements on residents’ properties, including mine, to...
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Reflecting back on 45 years of personal experience with science, technology,...
Ihave been feeling nostalgic lately. Several things going on in my life have me reflecting upon the past and thinking about the future – especially as it relates to my life experiences with STEM –...
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Harbin: An End to the 2024 Legislative Session under the Gold Dome
By Sen. MARTY HARBIN (R–Tyrone) The 2024 Legislative Session officially wrapped up at the end of March, and I’m thrilled to say that the final week of legislative business was incredibly productive....
View ArticleThoughts on Fayette school board candidates
Last week I mentioned that we have come upon testing season in our schools. However, it’s also election season, which is always an interesting time in Fayette County. This month, the Republican and...
View ArticleFayette’s soccer star Kelley O’Hara announces her retirement
— Two-time Women’s World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Kelley O’Hara announces retirement from professional soccer; O’Hara played in four World Cups and three Olympics for the USA — CHICAGO...
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