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‘Sordid Lives’ kicks off fall season for Newnan Theatre
By Joan Doggrell
Special to The Citizen
“It is said that funerals bring out the best and the worst in people,” said Tony Daniel, artistic director...
Whitewater 43, Starr’s Mill 21
The Whitewater Wildcats may have moved down to the AAAA classification for the 2014 season, but they showed that they can still play with...
Fayette County falls to Drew in Thursday night action
It was Thursday night football in Clayton County this week, and the Fayette County Tigers traveled to Riverdale to face Drew in a high-scoring...
Free screening of ‘Rio 2’ is Saturday night
Bring the family and join everyone for a freeoutdoor movie, “Rio 2”on a giant 36-foot screen at Drake Field, just to the left of...
Learning the hard way
Last week I learned something the hard way, and believe it or not, the teacher wasn’t my dad. The teacher wasn’t The Wife. The...
Are youth the future of the church?
I have heard for decades the statement that, “The youth are the church of the future.” Usually church members and leaders use this phrase...
More retail space is slated for Coweta
Approval for a 163,000 sq. ft. retail and office center at Poplar Road and Newnan Bypass East received unanimous approval Aug.19 from the Coweta...
Ice age of the zombies
City councils in Peachtree City and Newnan have been officially called out to take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge for the ALS Association....
Charter Bank to close PTC office
It has been more than five years since West Point-based Charter Bank opened an office in Fayette County. But that office located in Peachtree...
School system gets award for reducing emissions
The Coweta County School System is doing its part when it comes to reducing diesel emissions from its fleet of school buses. The school...
Helping the furry friends
Pedal for Pets founder Wendy Maguire couldn’t resist spending time with Teddy, at left, and his mom, Fancy. These and other four-legged critters, all...
For a good cause
Six Piedmont Newnan Hospital leaders accepted the ice bucket challenge to benefit ALS right on the front lawn of the hospital Friday afternoon. Chief...
Happy anniversary
Gloria and Raymond Costa of Newnan celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary inside Piedmont Newnan Hospital Aug.22. While it wasn’t the idea place to be...
Supporting alzheimer’s
Supporting Alzheimer’s
Sue Shaffer (middle), Walk Chair for the 15th Annual Southern Crescent Walk To End Alzheimer’s, is all smiles as she receives a $5,000...
DAR members head to Forsyth
Several members of the Fayette-Starr's Mill Chapter of the DAR attended the State DAR Summer Workshop in Forsyth Aug. 21. Attendees from left to...
Lions Club helps clinic
The Fayette CARE Clinic would like to thank the Lions Club of Peachtree City for donating a Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope. The Fayette CARE Clinic...
Olympic hero talks to Rotary
Peachtree City is home to a lot of famous people. Ralph Boston is one such celebrity. In 1961, Ralph broke the long-jump world record that...
What drives Miss Daisy?
We adopted Daisy, a “dachshund mix” back in December. She’s a fine dog — of sweet temperament, faithful, a good companion. In fact, if...
Fayette tax rate rollback on Thursday agenda
By MONROE ROARK
sports@TheCitizen.com
Property owners in Fayette County could be seeing a slight drop in the millage rate and an even more minuscule rise in...
PTC Council: ‘No’ to major westside changes
By JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@TheCitizen.com
Peachtree City’s biggest residential development in years is coming under intense scrutiny from the City Council.
During Thursday’s City Council meeting, the council...
Imker PTC budget bomb stuns staff
No tax hike, but now what? Mayor Fleisch charges she was blindsided; Imker says city staff had been notified, offers detailed defense
By JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@TheCitizen.com
Nerves...
F’ville cops look for 2 armed home invaders
Fayetteville police are investigating possible leads in an Aug. 19 armed home invasion on Lakepoint Lane off Redwine Road where two residents were tied...
F’ville OKs rule changes to allow golf carts on many city sidewalks
Fayetteville’s ordinance on motorized carts is now in line with those of Fayette County’s other jurisdictions. The amendment passed by unanimous vote of the...
Commissioners demur on public money for church project
A proposal before the Fayette County Commission to have the county assist the circa 1825 Hopeful Primitive Baptist Church on Ga. Highway 92 with...
Leadership Fayette transforms for 2014 graduates
The Fayette Chamber of Commerce honored the Leadership Fayette Class of 2014 at a luncheon and graduation ceremony Aug. 21. The class comprised Fayette...
Changing of the guard for Fayetteville’s finances
Fayetteville’s longtime finance director Lynn Robinson has retired and gone from City Hall. Filling her position is former auditor and Henry County finance director...
F’ville gives final approval to junior college
The vote to approve the upcoming construction of the Georgia Military College campus on Veterans Parkway in West Fayetteville came with a unanimous vote...
Slow pokes, round-abouts, and good ol’ kindness
I don’t know about this new law that went into effect July 1. The “Slow Poke” law, House Bill 459, is designed to reduce...
Enjoy piano recital, gospel music at COS this week
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City invites everyone to two events this week.
Pamela Martin will play a piano recital on Thurs.,...
New adult Bible studies will begin Sept. 7 at PTCUMC
Registration is underway for new Adult Bible Study classes offered at Peachtree City United Methodist Church, 225 Robinson Rd. in Peachtree City. Everyone is...
COS children, youth groups start fall programs
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City invites children and youth to Wednesday programs.
Music and The Master is for children in grades...
Olivet’ Church’s 23rd anniversary celebration starts next Wednesday
The Olivet Church in Fayetteville will begin its 23rd Church Anniversary celebration with the first of four Wednesday night services next Wednesday, Sept....
FFUMC’s Titus II plans luncheon meeting
Titus II at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church kicks off the 2014 – 2015 year on Tuesday, Sept. 2, with a musical program presented...
School supplies from PTC First Presbyterian
Oak Grove second grader Judd Greene delivered school supplies and backpacks to Oak Grove’s school counselor Kelly Green for her to distribute to students...
