Hydrangeas for the Southern Garden
May 17, 2012 by Bonnie Helander
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There is no more quintessential southern shrub than the hydrangea. It is a beloved old-fashioned plant that graced our grandmothers’ gardens. Back in the day, nothing said “summer” like the large brilliant mophead flowers in pink and blue that bloomed one time but lasted for weeks. Today, with reblooming cultivars available on the market, the [...]
Living True to Yourself
May 17, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Make a Fresh Start Playing by Your Rules Expert Offers Tips for Living True to Yourself What is the No. 1 regret of hospice patients in their dying days? “They wished they would have lived life the way they wanted to, not the way others wanted them to,” says Kathie Truitt, author of The Hillbilly [...]
Michelle Obama Book Author to Hold Signing
May 17, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Clayton County Welcomes Author of Book Tracing Story of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Ancestors New York Times correspondent and author Rachel L. Swarns will be signing her new book, “American Tapestry: The Story of the Black, White and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle Obama,” at the National Archives at Atlanta on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at [...]
The Busy Woman’s Guide to Wedding Planning
May 15, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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I would happily relive my wedding day but never the year leading up to it. I planned our event while juggling class, working 30 hours a week and enduring a sudden death in my husband’s family. Needless to say, I was ready to throw my hands up and scream “I’m done!” during the months leading [...]
Beware of Security System Fraud
May 12, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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You Could Be A Victim If You Have A Security System Sign In Your Yard Submitted by Dottie Catalina/ Better Business Bureau Do you have a security system sign in your yard? You may want to be aware of some company’s unethical selling practices. They go into neighborhoods and seek out homes where security system [...]
Mother’s Day Freebies
May 9, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Mother’s Day freebies are usually easy to find, but the pickings are a bit slim this year. Still, there are a few goodies to be found, whether you want to treat Mom to a movie or a stroll in the garden. Here are the top six offerings for 2012. For a more comprehensive list, see [...]
Tips for Successful Mother’s Day Shopping
May 8, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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It’s almost Mother’s Day! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry, or arranging for a special spa day appointments for the wonderful women in their life, be a smart consumer. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before [...]
House of Thomas to Rock at Relay for Life
May 7, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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House Of Thomas will be performing at the American Cancer Society’s 2012 Relay For Life of Fayette County. The annual fundraiser will be held Friday, May 18th at Falcon Field in Peachtree City. “We are thrilled to have House Of Thomas performing and are excited to have this high quality group headline our entertainment schedule [...]
Love and Marriage: How to Make It Last!
May 5, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Barack and Michelle do it. Brad and Angelina do it. John and Yoko did it. How? As the divorce rate hovers near an estimated 50 percent in the United States, many blame career stress as a major cause of separations. But somehow some couples grow stronger, especially when they work together. One couple who have [...]
Southern Crescent Chorale Presents Georgia Jukebox
May 3, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Southern Crescent Chorale presents Georgia Jukebox Sponsored by The Citizen Newspapers Concessions provided by the Fayetteville Dwarf House JANICE FOLSOM, Director Accompanied by Steve Shivers and The Jazz League Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:00 p.m. Southern Ground Amphitheater (formerly known as Villages Amphitheater) Fayetteville, GA Tickets: $15 Adults • $12 Students & Seniors (60 and [...]
Twilight Theatre Holds Cinderella Auditions
May 2, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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The Twilight Theatre, a local theater company, is holding auditions for their summer production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The family-friendly show will be performed at the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City on July 27, 28 and August 3, 4 . The Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella features some of the most beloved songs [...]
Local Kids Catch Zombie Fever!
April 30, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Fayette County Kids are Zombies for National Photo Shoot Film-friendly downtown Senoia is no longer the only place you can catch sight of zombies around town! Peachtree City children’s publisher Gallopade caused quite a stir over Spring Break last week when they brought in six Fayette County students for a bite-sized “zombie” photo shoot – [...]