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Bloom helps out troubled kids
The world can be a pretty tough place, and home is supposed to be the place that is safe from harm’s way. But that...
Lake Peachtree dam debacle: Questions to be asked
I feel that Steve Brown’s letter to the editor regarding Lake Peachtree warrants a rebuttal. I’ve heard enough from government officials at all levels...
Council harmony breath of fresh air
There were a number of reasons why I considered running for City Council. One was I was tired of listening to the unprofessional bickering...
60s legend is set to play Fayetteville
On Saturday, Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville will feature the late-60s Grammy Award winning band, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap. Opening for Gary...
America’s fights are always about freedom
It’s been my privilege the past few months to work along with pastor Dr. Knox Herdon on his American Heritage Museum. The museum is...
An ode to Velveeta
I have — at long last — found a reason for the existence of Sprawl Mart, also known as “China Incorporated.”
If you’re not a...
Picture a big wooden sign off Hwy. 54: ‘Pineywood’
Many are talking about the new Fayette Pinewood Studios. The thinking is that this will open up doors to a lot of new indirectly...
Musical legend to play The Fred
The Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series continues on July 26 with Michael Bolton playing The Fred in Peachtree City.
After four decades in...
A gathering of spirits
This column originally appeared in April, 1998.
As we headed home, in 1998, from that surprising region of glaciers, waterfalls, forest and sea, starry nights...
Walter F. Burch, 98 of Fayetteville
Walter F. Burch, 98 of Fayetteville passed away July 3, 2014 at his residence.
Walter, born in Woolsey, Ga. was preceded in death by...
Vance Frederick Lusk, Jr., 63, of Fayetteville
Vance Frederick Lusk, Jr., 63, of Fayetteville, passed away July 17, 2014.
Mr. Lusk was a retired middle school teacher with Henry County Schools...
Orin Elsworth Huston of Peachtree City
Orin "Buddy" Elsworth Huston passed away July 19, 2014 in Bradenton Fla.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Buddy was the husband of Gail Ann...
Grant Thomas Herron, 32, of McDonough
Grant Thomas Herron, 32, of McDonough, passed away Saturday, July, 19, 2014.
Grant attended Fayette County High School where he was a standout athlete. He...
Peggy Mays West, 74, of Fayetteville
Peggy Mays West, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014.
She was a 1958 graduate of Russell High School.
She is survived by...
Rose Frances Muzio, 90, of Peachtree City
Rose Frances Muzio, 90, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away July 15, 2014.
Mrs. Muzio was born July 10, 1924 in Schenectady, N.Y. to...
Memorial service for Citizen reporter John Munford Saturday at 1 p.m. in F’ville
UPDATED 5:29 p.m. Friday, July 25 — A memorial service is planned for today (Saturday, July 26) at 1 p.m. for John Waller Munford,...
Briefing Monday on entertainment center, 650-home project in PTC
Plans for a 650-home subdivision at MacDuff Parkway and north Kedron Drive will be reviewed by the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night.
Planners also...
When change comes
Change is inevitable. It cannot be stopped. It will always happen. Often the change comes when those in authority resign, die, receive new assignments,...
Feds may ax driveway mailboxes for new homes in Coweta
The days of having a mailbox at the end of the driveway may be at an end for new residential developments. The local postmaster...
The fish she would not let get away
Gabrielle Klinger, 17, of Peachtree City had to go the extra fathom to haul in this 12 pound, 1 ounce beauty of a largemouth...
Peachtree City police win U.S. traffic safety award
When it comes to traffic safety, it is hard to beat the efforts of the Peachtree City Police Dept. That work resulted in the...
PTC says ‘yes’ to new traffic light on Hwy. 54W
If it meets state approval, a new “continuous flow” traffic light intersection will serve a new shopping center on Ga. Highway 54 West and...
DOL staging recruitment drive to help Newnan’s Niagara plant fill 70 jobs
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help Niagara Bottling fill 70 jobs for a new facility under construction in Shenandoah Park in Newnan....
Senoia arrests man, 18, for child molestation
An 18-year-old Senoia man faces child molestation charges for actions committed in 2010 and 2011 when he was a juvenile.
The man was charged with...
Starting another Habitat home
Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is partnering with South-Tree Enterprises, Inc. and Cancer Treatment Centers of America to build a home in Newnan. Pictured...
$100 PTC tax hike scrutinized
Most of the public discussion about a proposed property tax increase at Thursday’s meeting of the Peachtree City Council focused on the increased spending...
Coweta tweaks zoning rules for active adult developments
A zoning category approved in late 2013 to allow residential developments designed for people 55 years of age and up was amended July 15...
More than 30K Georgians employed by film, TV work
Members of the Rotary Club of Coweta-Fayette on July 14 were given a wide-ranging update on Georgia’s film industry by Georgia Film, Music and...
PTC approves stormwater fix off Lenox Road
A $57,000 project to replace failed storm drain pipe in the Beechwood subdivision off Lenox Road was approved by the Peachtree City Council Thursday...
Coweta Chamber unveils its membership drive for July
While most chambers of commerce struggle through their annual membership drive, The Newnan-Coweta Chamber will host a “Membership Event” that is like none other....
Senoia’s Moth Ball is July 25
The Senoia Area Historical Society announces the third annual Moth Ball July 25 at 8 p.m.
This year. participants will be dancing under the stars...
Newnan ready to roll on sidewalk, repaving projects funded by sales tax
Newnan is set to begin a number of sidewalk and paving projects. Totaling $861,000, the majority of the cost will be funded by special...
Stopping the flood
At first, it was a just a trickle. There was no real harm being done. After all, who amongst us notices a trickle? A...
PTC to consider ‘continuous green T’ application
A proposal to apply for a new “continuous flow” traffic light intersection on Ga. Highway 54 West and Line Creek Drive will be considered...
