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Wednesday, June 7,2023 Fayette County News A3 From left are Levy Zachary, Krystle Zachary, Kristian Zachary, Susan Zachary, and Kevin Zachary, with all smiles on the set of Family Feud. Submitted Zachary Family Returns to Family Feud for Encore Leah Banks Investigative Reporter leah@fayette-news.net For their second ap pearance in 2023, the Za chary family of Fayette will return to the televi sion game show Family Feud June 7-9. The first episode on June 7 includes the Za chary family battling the King family of Chicago, Ill. The family will face the Treutel family of Newnan on June 8, followed by a face-off with the Small family of Denver, Colo, on June 9. The Zachary family first appeared on Family Feud on Feb. 9 and com pared their time on the show as being like the “Disney World of Game Shows.” A representative from Family Feud said that if the community wanted to cheer on the family, they should check their local listings for the exact time of the encore airings. Meetings & Events Email your Meetings and Events to support@fayette-news.net or submit online at www.fayette-news.net. Charges may apply. Dixieland Dulcimers Perform at Brooks Chapel June 8: The Dixie land Dulcimers will perform patriotic and “good old fash ioned, foot-tapping tunes” at Brooks Chapel on June 8. Founded in 2011, the Dixieland Dulcimers feature vocalists and musicians that play mountain dulcimers, guitars, and other instru ments with a mission to quicken the hearts of all who want to tap their toes, clap their hands, and sing along to a familiar song, according to organizers. The event is sponsored by the Brooks Women’s Club and the Town of Brooks. All are invited to the free event, which begins at 7 p.m. Brooks Chapel is located be tween Highway 85 Connec tor and West McIntosh Road in Brooks, across from Brooks Town Hall. 30th Annual Old Courthouse 5K Set June 10: For decades, runners ac ross metro Atlanta continue to be attracted for Fay etteville each June for the annual Old Courthouse 5K, and on Saturday, June 10, the Fayette County Civitan Club will host its 30th OC5K with proceeds benefitting or ganizations serving families with exceptional children in the community. The run begins at 8 a.m. at the Fayette County Senior Services Center, located at 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Preregistration is available online at https://www.ac- tive.com/fayetteville- ga/mnning/distance-runnin g-races/30th-annual-old- courthouse-5k-2023 and day-of-race registration be gins at 7 a.m. June 10. “The OC5K run is an open race event that does not restrict runner partici pants based upon age, gender, or ability,” com mented organizers. “Like past years’ mns, there will be some crazy fantastic door prizes, refreshments and the overwhelmingly popular ‘Old Courthouse 5K’ T-shirts for all registered partici pants. Door prizes are fur nished by some of our corporate sponsors, wonder ful donators, and the Fayette County Civitan Club.” Benefiting organizations include the Joseph Sams School, Fayette Exceptional OPS, Fayette County Special Olympics, Two Sparrows Village, Southside Support, Camp Big Heart, and South west Christian Care. Sponsors include Your Pie Pizza of PTC; Chick-fil-A, Inc.; Chick-fil-A Dwarf House of Fayetteville; ER Walker Flooring Special ists/Shaw Floors; Action Tire Company; Delta Com munity Credit Union; Play it Again Sports; Kroger (Town Hall); Broadway Diner; Pyke and Associates, P.C.; and Vic’s Auto Air and Brake Service; Grand Courier of Fayetteville. Organizers also thank Fayetteville Police Depart ment and Police Chief Scott Gray, Fayette Senior Serv ices, and the Life Enrich ment Center for assistance and contributions. For more information, contact event director Darryl Douglas at dd372d@att.com or 678-362-4000. Visit www.civitan.org for more in formation about Civitan In ternational. PTC to Host ‘Sunset Sounds’ Concert Series: Between summer festivities like First Fridays in Tyrone and events held in down town Fayetteville, Peachtree City has added its own con cert series: Sunset Sounds, with monthly concerts through August. The free summer concert series returns in 2023 to Drake Field with live music, food, and fun for residents and visitors to enjoy. On the evenings of June 16, July 14, and Aug. 11, music begins at 7 p.m. with different live music groups and artists to bring the park to life. On June 16, R&B Inc. will perform, and on July 14, the “Rock the 90s” theme will roll through Drake Field. Finally, on Aug. 11, Matt Pudas will round out the summer concert series. Brooks Farmers Market: Located at 963 Highway 85 Connector in Brooks, the farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, and Nov. 18; 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 28 and Dec. 3. Peachtree City Li brary: Located at 201 Wil- lowbend Road in Peachtree City, the library holds regu lar events for all ages. Visit peachtree-city.org/125/Li- brary to view a calendar of upcoming events. Fayette Senior Serv ices: FSS has released its special events/programs cal endar for the month of June, with at least two events held each week within the month. Events include “Cancer Sur vivor’s Celebration” and “Poolside Pages” on June 1, “Clothes Minded” on June 8, “A New Kind of Currency” on June 9, “Just Peachy” on May 12, “Protect Yourself’ on June 14, “Digest It” on June 20, “Donut Worry, Be Happy” on June 21, “Wha tever Floats Your Goat” on June 29, and “Serving Up Wimbeldon” on June 30. To see the full list of events and details, visit www.fayette- news.net. Juneteenth: June 19. PTC July 4 Parade: July 4, starting at the inter section of Pinehurst Drive and Peachtree Parkway at 9 a.m. The parade ends at McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex. Registration for parade entries closes June 20. AJGA Atlanta Classic Golf Tournament: The American Junior Golf Asso ciation will host its annual Atlanta Classic Golf Tourna ment Aug. 18-21 at Planterra Club in Peachtree City. After three successful years at Whitewater Creek Country Club, 2023 marks the first year that the tournament will be held in PTC. The event is noted as one of the top open events on the American Junior Golf Asso ciation’s tournament sched ule. The 54-hole tournament is preceded by the Chick-fil- A Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 17. Abbey Hospice Seek ing Patient Volunteers: Abbey Hospice is seeking pa tient volunteers to dedicate a “small amount of time” to make a positive impact in the lives of patients and fam ilies. Patients enjoy conver sation, having a book read, or simply having a listening ear and comforting pres ence, according to Abbey Hospice officials, who say, “Any amount of time you’re able to give is appreciated.” For more information, contact volunteer coordi nator Bethany Wark at 770- 464-5858 or email Beth any. wark@abbeyhos- pice.com. Abbey Hospice is located at 215 Azalea Court in Social Circle. Fayette County Library to Host Multigenerational Reading Challenge Readers of all ages are invited to register for Fayette County Library’s summer reading chal lenge. Anchored in the theme “All Together Now,” library officials encourage people from all walks of life to find joy in reading. “Summer reading is a great way for families to bond and develop a love of reading and learning,” Fayette County Library Director Michelle Ben- nett-Copeland said. “During summer reading, children have access to experiences that further their sense of discovery. Adults can learn new skills and form relationships that en hance their lives, too,” she said. Library patron Kari Shirley said the library’s reading programs helped her family’s reading habit. “The program solidi fied our read-aloud habits at home. Most times, reading aloud to gether feels ordinary, but we believe intentional time together is like a squirrel storing seeds for the winter. You don't al ways see the benefit right away. Days later a story is often remembered, and we relate it to our own life,” Shirley said. “A story about the character taking initia tive is often remembered when someone in the family takes the initiative to serve in our home. We can encourage one another to that end. We are looking forward to jumping into the summer reading pro gram and my son says he can't wait to see what snacks and crafts they have as prizes,” she added. “Our goal is to reduce brain drain,” Bennett- Copeland said. “The lit eracy engagement and activities will allow par ticipants to keep their minds active throughout the summer, which will prepare them for an en hanced school year.” The summer reading challenge booklet in cludes instructions on how to sign up for the challenge, as well as a complete list of events for all ages. Visit www.fayettecountyga.go v/public_library/ to ac cess the booklet. The public is invited to the summer reading kickoff on Thursday, June 1, at 3:30 p.m. Li brary officials say they want to double the thou sands of individuals they serve during the summer months. Historical Society Sponsors Juneteenth Celebration Leah Banks Investigative Reporter leah@fayette-news.net From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 19, Fayette His torical Society will sponsor this year’s Juneteenth celebration on the Fayette County Courthouse square, with a ceremony beginning at noon on the courthouse steps. The event will be em ceed by Donna Lowry, an award-winning journalist who currently hosts GPB’s Lawmakers and Law makers: Beyond the Dome. Fayetteville Mayor Ed Johnson, an elected offi cial since 2012, will be the keynote speaker. In 2022, he received the Mayor of The Year Award at the Georgia Minority Business Awards. Remarks will be offered by Bishop Leon Stanley of Heaven Bound PFC in Fayette County, followed by the closing remarks and benediction by Dr. Mamie Harris Smith, founder and senior pastor of New Gen eration CFC in Griffin. Kyjah Marrero’s art will be featured as part of the Juneteenth celebra tion. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit ven dors and witness storytell ing from Adell “Thunder Road” Penson, while chil dren will be able have their faces painted, embrace fun arts and crafts, and play lawn games in the square. The welcome center and museum will be open to the public during festiv ities. Historical society of ficials encourage attendees to bring their own lawn chairs for the event. City of Peachtree City NOTICE OF FY 2024 PROPOSED BUDGET Staff will be submitting a proposed FY 2024 Budget to the City Council for re view and discussion at a budget work shop meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at 6:30 PM. The fiscal year will begin Oc tober 1, 2023, and end September 30, 2024. A public hearing will also be held to gain public input on the Proposed FY 2024 Budget, and is currently sched uled for Thursday, July 13, at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers lo cated at 151 Willowbend Road, Peach tree City. Following the workshop meeting, a de tailed copy of the City Manager’s pro posed budget will be available for review at City Hall during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Fri day, in the City Hall lobby. It will also be available for review on the city’s web site, www.peachtree-city.org.
