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Former Fayette Co. resident authors book at age 100


Shown with Clayton O’Mary (holding his books) is his sons Gary O’Mary (left) and Tom O’Mary.

A former Fayette County resident recently wrote and published his second book - as he was approaching his 100th birthday. (He is now 101). Clayton O’Mary was born on Aug. 10, 1920, grew up in the Hubbertville Community, and finished high school at Hubbertville in 1939. He attended Berry College in Rome, Ga. following high school, before joining the Army and later transferring to the Air Force during World War II.

 

Snider authors his sixth book


Local author Chris Snider is shown holding a copy of his latest book, “The Book of Jacob.”

Local author Chris Snider has written and published his sixth book, “The Book of Jacob.” Snider says that the book is a sequel to his first book entitled, “The Preacher.” “The Book of Jacob” continues the chronicles of preacher Jacob Cross, as he continues to struggle with his personal demons and good versus evil. Snider said that he has always enjoyed writing, and that love has now led to the publication of six books: The Preacher, Accents of Horror, The Bone Spirit, Artemis, Snowy Pines and The Book of Jacob.