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King and the Hwy. 54 traffic light
This is in response to Councilman Mike King’s letter to the editor in the Feb. 19 issue of The Citizen.
After reading Councilman Mike King’s...
Blended Heritage Festival is Friday
The Fayette County Public Library and the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library welcome the community to the 16th Annual Blended Heritage Celebration,...
Second Surgery
Few family crises tug more at the heart of mother than not being with her child when she is in pain.
Mary had to...
Things to do-Feb.27-March 29
FebruaryFebruary 27“Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney is showing at the Newnan Community Theatre Company at 8 p.m. The play tells the story of the...
Students win at regional Literary Days Competition
Fayette schools dominated the 2014 Griffin RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) Regional Literacy Days Competition for middle schools, taking nearly 25 percent of the...
Coming home
Erin Chasey, a sixth grader at Rising Starr Middle School, returned to her elementary school, Cleveland Elementary, to perform “Georgia On My Mind” with...
More than 30 4-H members compete in district tournament
Thirty-one Fayette County 4-H members competed at District Project Achievement for fifth and sixth graders in Covington Feb. 8.
They all worked long and hard...
P.A.L.S. pageant is Saturday at Starr’s Mill High School
High school can be tough without a pal. P.A.L.S. (Peers Are Linking Students) clubs are about building friendships between students with and without disabilities...
Scott to honor students at art competition
Congressman David Scott will host an awards ceremony to honor all participating students of his 12th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition, “An Artistic...
An early denier
"An early denier." — John Kerry look-alike to Renaissance man: "The science is settled, Galileo!" Editorial cartoon by Chip Bok. Copyright 2014 Creators.com.
SkillsUSA students headed to state tourney
SkillsUSA students at McIntosh High and Sandy Creek High successfully demonstrated their occupational and leadership skills at the Georgia Region 5 competition, with a...
Chiefettes at National Dance Team finals
The McIntosh Chiefettes dance team recently competed at the UDA National Dance Team Championship where they made it to the final round of competition...
Federal government to reporter: ‘You’re next.’
Panel 1 — Federal goverment to doctor: "We'll tell you how to run your medical practice for the good of the country." Panel 2...
Lady Tigers reach quarterfinals
The Fayette County Lady Tigers cruised into the quarterfinals of the GHSA state basketball tournament with a 43-25 win over Grady at home Monday...
Lady Panthers shut out St. Pius
The Starr's Mill Lady Panthers soccer team broke open a close match in the second half Friday night 4-0 win over St Pius at...
Golf fundraiser March 13
Braelinn and Sara Harp Minter Elementary schools are hosting a fundraiser golf tournament Thursday, March 13, at 9 a.m. at Whitewater Creek Country Club.
Proceeds...
Piedmont College goes purple in honor of Southside United coach
The Piedmont College women's lacrosse team kicked off its second season in February, and this year the girls are playing in honor of Robin...
Tyrone Tea Party activist tosses hat in ring for District 16 Senate race
Republican businessman and Tea party activist Marty Harbin announced Feb. 21 his candidacy for Georgia State Senate in the 16th district.
Harbin promised to fight...
Senoia Dev. Authority to meet Monday
The new Senoia Development Authority will hold its first meeting Monday. Expected to serve as an organizational meeting, it will include agenda items such...
3 PTC men killed in plane crash
Three Peachtree City men were killed in a plane crash Saturday shortly after 2 p.m. in LaGrange, police said. The victims were identified as...
Council halts 54W light request
DOT wants time to install new signal management system
A proposal to add a new traffic light on Ga. Highway 54 West for a new...
Vintage love on display in Senoia
Senoia Area Historical Society member Carol Dallas views the vintage Valentine cards on display at the society’s museum located at 6 Couch Street in...
‘Love Letters’ being staged in Newnan
Newnan Theatre Company is pleased to bring “Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney, to their Mainstage venue.
A finalist for the 1989 Pulitzer Prize, the stage...
Chiefs, Tigers, Patriots win first-round games
Three local boys' teams prevailed in their first-round state basketball tournament games Saturday.
In AAAAA, the McIntosh Chiefs won at home 69-53 over Lakeside-Evans 53...
Ashley takes state mat title
Alex Ashley of Starr’s Mill won the AAAAA state championship in the 285-pound weight class during the state meet at Loganville High this weekend,...
Lady Panthers, Lady Tigers advance in state hoops tourney
Fayette teams are 2-for-2 after the first night of the GHSA state basketball tournament.
The Starr’s Mill Lady Panthers advanced to the round of 16...
Coweta names finalists for teacher of the year
The Coweta County School System has named the 2014 teachers of the year for each of its 31 public schools. Chosen by their peers,...
“The greatest challenge” Mr. Kerry?
From CNN — “Saying that climate change ranks among the world’s most serious problems — such as disease outbreaks, poverty, terrorism and the proliferation...
Sheriff: Coweta man found with ax, machete after attacking his dad
More details have emerged in the Feb. 13 murder of Coweta County resident Richard L. Earhart at his home near Thomas Crossroads. The man...
Herobox seeks injured vets for NASCAR therapy program
Herobox is seeking 10 injured veterans from recent conflicts who would like to participate in a NASCAR event called Project Green Flag.
The event includes...
The library
The questions seemed simple enough, or at least I thought they were. Still, the only answer given was a blank look of confusion from...
Rep. Ramsey sets reelection bid
Rep. Matt Ramsey of Peachtree City says he wants to serve another term in the Georgia General Assembly.
“It is a tremendous privilege to have...
Ask Father Paul
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the BibleHappiness vs. joyDear Father Paul: Is there a difference (in the Christian context) between happiness...
Religion Briefs 02/19/14
Genealogy fair offered at LDS churchThe Fayetteville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present a free Fayetteville Family History Fair on Saturday,...
