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Reflections on the fall of Notre Dame in Paris

I know that I am not the only person to see the burning of Notre Dame as having some deep metaphorical significance, so forgive...

Thanks to so many after fire destroys family’s home

On Jan. 30 our lives were turned upside down. We lost our home and our family pets, Zoe and Stitch, to a massive house...

Let private, not public, money pay for City Center

Allow me to weigh-in briefly on the “City Center” controversy emerging in both Peachtree City and Fayetteville. I agree with Rick Schlosser’s suggestion to...

Left turn ‘fix’ will just worsen Peachtree City traffic

I read with interest the article recently regarding the continuous flow intersection. I do wonder about this design. Unless I missed something, it seems...

Peachtree City’s garbage truck ruse

The adage “Figures lie and liars figure” is probably more appropriate in describing Peachtree City’s discussion about garbage trucks than the adage the city...

Abortion debate is about life vs. death

I really appreciate the respectful response to my letter by Ms. Scott. I think that this kind of open and respectful debate is what...

‘Heartbeat Bill’ far from ‘compromise’

I take exception to Mr. Felts’ characterization of the Heartbeat Bill as a “compromise” (The Citizen Letters, April 3, 2019). The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines...

Is Fayette reneging on promised roundabout?

I’m sure you are aware of all the accidents and fatalities that have occurred at the Antioch/Goza roads intersection over the years. The Citizen...

Peachtree City WASA makes risky investment

The Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) board held a special called meeting on March 20, 2019, and approved a resolution to authorize...

Sacrificing Villages for a ‘City Center’

A very good summary of where we are are as a city and where we may be headed with the possible abandonment of the...

‘Heartbeat Bill’ is a compromise

A few years ago our former governor vetoed the Religious Freedom Act based upon pressure applied by powerful, self-absorbed, low conscience people in the...

A child, not a ‘choice’

I was privileged to be in the gallery March 22 for the Senate debate of the heartbeat bill. Of course the word “choice” was used...

Stop trashing Sen. McCain

It is absolutely imperative that as Republicans we stand proudly and honorably in defense of our party, its principles, and its values. I believe President...

Push back on 2-tier justice system

Just as we thought the bombshell was about to explode, the noose was tightening, the walls were closing in and we had reached the...

Neighbors dislike ‘hell-ipad’ decision

In view of the fact that we are getting a Med-Evac Hell-I-port rammed down our throats, I have been thinking of a better way...

A helipad vote and scorched cornbread

In reference to the approval of building the mini-airport/HELLipad (spelling intentional), refueling station, hanger, and crew quarters in my front yard in north Fayette...

Congregation B’nai Israel thanks Fayette County community

It is with a great deal of gratitude that I write this thank you note to our community. As president of Congregation B’nai Israel...

Youths getting mixed messages on climate ‘disaster’

I watched in amazement as the freshman Congresswoman (person?) Cortez publicly announced the Green New Deal. She clearly stated that we had 12 years...

College should be about the best fit

As a parent I can relate and agree with those wanting only the best for their children. But at what cost? Is there really...

Calistoa doesn’t fit PTC’s village plan

Calistoa? I think I’ve seen this idea before with a different name, “Frozen.” Let me put my frustration about this development in a verse...

Send Aberdeen plan back to developers

Dear planning commissioners, thank you for serving as volunteers for the betterment of our community. My note is prompted by the March 6 article in...

Parking deck next to Piedmont Fayette Hospital is long overdue

As per the recent article on Piedmont Fayette expanding with the addition of a 5-story wing: Piedmont, build a 5-level parking deck with it at...

Why statewide dyslexia testing in pre-K is wrong

I am now going to explain why it is harmful to tell a child and a child’s parents — while they are in pre-K...

Conservatives usually get shorted on compromises

Stating your willingness to compromise on political policy has become the latest form of virtue-signaling. I’d like to explain why a Tea Party Republican...

Count your blessings, especially for Peachtree City

While driving home last night I found myself on Kelly Drive looking at the beautiful Lake Peachtree sign over the new spillway. For several...

Spare us weekly Brown letters

As a benefit to your readers, can you please cease with the letters from Steve Brown every week? Many of us have reached our limit...

Why is Fayetteville ignoring its own rule on minimum dwelling size?

To the Fayetteville City Council: First of all, I would like to apologize for the tone of my previous email (also published in The...

Mayor: Trust us to do what is right

Mr. Brundage, I hope our city manager’s thorough research and response to your concerns have answered your questions and interpretation about the zoning requirements. Again,...

Residential rezoning next to airport runway is a bad idea

Here we go again, and again, and again. Very few communities can protect their quality of life over time. You can find lots of examples...

Peachtree City should use economic criteria in all rezonings

I was on the Peachtree City Planning Commission from 2015-2018. Before that, I did senior level planning and budgeting for both industry and state/local government....

WASA commits more violations of Open Meetings law

The Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority board, composed of Mayor Fleisch and the Peachtree City council members, may have violated O.C.G.A. 50-14, the...

Halt Democrats’ radicalization of America

The radicals in the Democrat Party have declared that if you do not agree with their radical agenda and you do not share their...

Ask taxpayers, not teachers, about cost of new school

A few years ago, the Fayette County Board of Education closed several elementary schools, selling a new one for a fraction of its cost,...

Fayetteville ignores own rules on apartments

Congratulations, Fayetteville City Council. You are going to get the hundreds (maybe over a thousand, I can’t keep track) of new apartments that you...
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