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Mob rule economics
While we talk about democracy and equal rights, we seem increasingly to let both private and government decisions be determined by mob rule. There...
The loss of parents’ wisdom
There are few who cannot say truthfully that they miss their parents after death has laid claim to those loved ones. The parents who...
King Obama and the lapdog media
I never thought it could get this bad in our fair land, that the man elected to be the chief law enforcement officer would...
Plutocrats rule us
In the wake of federal court decision finding BP and its drilling partners guilty of “gross negligence” for their part in causing the...
Things to do-Sept. 17-Oct.6
September
September 17As part of Founders Day, Tyrone is having a one Worship service at 6:30 p.m on the Great Lawn at Shamrock Park to...
Foodies flock to Fayetteville
A couple talk to the chef at Broadway Diner during Taste of Fayette.
A major milestone
Approximately 50 friends and family gathered at New Vision Church in Fayetteville on Saturday, August 23 to celebrate Mary Dews 104th birthday. Mary is...
Thanks for the help
Keeping students and teachers safe is the name of the game. Piedmont Fayette Hospital showed their “mercy pride” by donating an automated external...
The Campus gets in on the icy fundraiser
The Campus, a private school in Peachtree City, recently hosted an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Fundraiser and raised $400 for the cause.
Students were invited...
Fayette is home to state’s first movie commissary
Joe and Jim Hanna have worked for years in the motion picture catering business. What began with their own business in 1997 has led...
Shakerag arts festival is this weekend
It’s time for the 37th annual Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival in Peachtree City. Hosted by the Peachtree City Recreation and Special Events Department,...
Step back into history in Inman
The south Fayette County community of Inman will be taking a step back in time this weekend with the old-time activities that make up the 18th annual Inman...
As American as apple pie?
As American as apple pie?
This column first appeared in July, 2002.
Only in America, I guess, would something as American as apple pie make me...
Walk With a Doc is Saturday
Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Piedmont Newnan Hospital are giving community members two opportunities to walk and talk with a physician this month. Piedmont Fayette...
Art walk is Friday
Main Street Newnan is excited to usher in the fall event season with its annual Fall Art Walk Sept.19. The free event...
Coweta County set to adopt budget Sept. 16
Coweta County commissioners are expected to adopt a $65 million FY 2015 general fund budget on Sept. 16. The $2.6 million increase in revenues...
Council votes to do salary study every five years
The idea of having an employee salary study in Peachtree City conducted at the discretion of the city council rather than automatically every five...
Panthers hold on for 35-33 win at Dutchtown
The Starr’s Mill Panthers endured a 90-minute weather delay and an offensive shootout on the road against Dutchtown, but they hung on for a...
Harlan Glynn Mosel, Jr., age 36 of McDonough
Mr. Harlan "Hop" Glynn Mosel, Jr., age 36 of McDonough, Ga. passed away September 9, 2014.
Hop was born at Fort Benning, Ga., was...
Frank Clegg, 79, of Peachtree City
Mr. Frank Clegg, 79, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014.
He was born in Rochdale, England on August 2,...
Brown disappointed in city’s stance on carts
By Monroe Roark
sports@TheCitizen.com
County officials are frustrated that they have not been able to come to a reciprocal agreement with Peachtree City concerning the use...
Music to stir the soul
A harp is something you don’t see every day, especially on the street in downtown Newnan. But Peachtree City resident Ashley Collins and one...
Jobless rate jumps
The local economies in Coweta and Fayette counties continue to improve, but the unemployment numbers fail to reflect that story. The jobless rate in...
Tyrone is tuning up for its biggest celebration
By Bethan Adams
badams@TheCitizen.com
The 38th annual Tyrone Founders Day is a weeklong festival this year. The schedule ranges from new events, like a kids’ fishing...
Helping out a good cause
Members of the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, along with the Floy Farr Trust, made a $5,500 donation to the Southern Crescent Walk To...
Senoia looks to increase water supply
By Bethan Adams
badams@TheCitizen.com
Senoia council members approved plans at their meeting Tuesday night to proceed with the future of the water system, a $30,000 project.
Though...
Traffic alert for Newnan Sept. 23
The Newnan Police Dept., Newnan Fire Dept. and Atlanta Gas Light will be conducting a training exercise on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The exercise will...
Marching band exhibition is Sept.22
The Sandy Creek Marching Patriot Band will host the 2014 Annual Fayette County Marching Band Exhibition Monday, Sept. 22, on the Battlefield at Sandy...
Two Coweta high schools named to a prestigious list
Two of Coweta County’s high schools placed in the top 10 percent of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” in a report by the Washington...
A successful run
The McIntosh High School cross country team had a great showing at the third annual Nike Panther XC Invitational. The varsity girls took second,...
Sandy Creek talent show is this week
Sandy Creek High School’s choral department is pleased to present the 2014 talent show Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the new Handley Park...
Bubble-wrap your life
No pun intended, but medical insurance is costing me an arm and leg nowadays. The costs of in-network and out-of-network doctor copays, deductibles, and...
Celebrating a milestone
According to author and pastor James Emery White in his article, “Why New Churches Fail,” 40 percent of new church plants will fail before...
Fayette schedules rare afternoon session
It is expected to be a relatively light agenda for the Fayette County Board of Commissioners at Thursday’s regular meeting, with perhaps the most...
