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Wednesday, January 31,2024 OBITUARIES A2 Fayette County News Historic Church & Cemetery Receive Liberty Tree Bloise Hill, Marc Potteiger, Lynn Edge, Terry Smith, and Doug Powell plant a Liberty Tree at His toric Hopeful Baptist Church and Cemetery. Submitted Joyce Travis Joyce Travis, age 84, of Peachtree City, passed away Jan. 17, 2024. She was born in Riverdale to the late Mamie and Emory Travis. She graduated from Fayette County High School in Fayetteville. Joyce loved traveling and helping people as she and her dog, Bella, visited nursing homes as a pet therapist. She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Estes and Jennifer Gelinas; five grandchildren, Jer emy Parker, Jacob Parker, DJ Gelinas, Dan iel Gelinas, and Paige Smith; and four great grandchildren. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at Dogwood Church in Tyrone on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. The family will gather with friends from 1-1:45 P-m- Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Travis family at www.carmichaelhemper- leypeachtree.com. Historic Hopeful Primi tive Baptist Church and Cemetery is the recipient of a Liberty Tree, as Fayette’s Lafayette Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution, America250, veterans, and community leaders recently presented and planted the tree. During the American Revolutionary War, Sons of Liberty gathered under his toric trees called Liberty Trees. These trees became symbols of American free dom. “Historic Hopeful Cem etery is the final resting place of veterans spanning the history of the United States,” said Hopeful Church trustee Lynn Edge. “We are honored to have this iconic symbol of Amer ica and pray future genera tions will look proudly on what it represents. Trees are living witnesses to our past, present, and future." “In remembrance of these historic trees and meetings, we are pleased to participate in this national tree planting effort,” said Bloise Hill, Sons of the American Revolution. Marc Potteiger added, “America250 a nonpartisan effort working to engage every American leading up to and including our 250th Anniversary of the United States. We hope to have many community events re flecting not just on our past, but also our exciting future.” Established in 1825, Historic Hopeful Church and Cemetery is located at 1247 Highway 92 North in Fayetteville. \ j ^ Do you suffer with NEUROPATHY? Suffer No More! ? r W Normal Neuropathy Do you have difficulty with coordination and balance, tingling, numbness, or a burning sensation? Get relief with NO surgery, shots, or addictive and dangerous medications... Imagine no more medications, we offer a proven, long-term solution. 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She is certified in Jack Canfield’s Suc cess Principles program, which empowers others to reach their potential, and says she is passion ate about personal and professional devel opment. “I am honored to be entrusted with this new and important role for Bloom and excited to work with the dedicated team at The Bloom Closet,” said Licwinko. “Last year, Bloom was able to serve approx imately 6,800 out of the 11,000 children in foster care in Georgia. “Our goal is to help all foster children in Geor gia by expanding our current programs and opening a satellite loca tion. I look forward to contributing to Bloom’s overall success and lead ing this team into the next phase of growth.” FAYETTE COUNTY NEWS P.O. Box 96, Fayetteville, Ca. 30214 Phone: 770-461-6317 ■ fayette-news.net Award-winning member of the Georgia Press Association and the National Newspaper association. 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The Meeting Place Fayette County Board of Educa tion meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Fayette County Commission meets the second and fourth Thurs day of the month at 5 p.m. Fayette County Planning Com mission meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Fayetteville City Council meets the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Fayetteville Planning Commis sion meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Fayetteville Work Session meet ing on the last Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at Fayetteville City Hall. Peachtree City Council meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Peachtree City Planning Com mission meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Town Council meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Thurs day of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Downtown Devel opment Authority meets at 9 a m. on the second Monday of the month. Brooks Town Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Woolsey Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.
