Monthly Archives: March 2015
McIntosh band students get professional tips
It was a first for a school band program in Fayette County -- musicians from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) giving music lessons to...
Bicycle through historic Senoia
The 6th Annual Historic Senoia Bicycle tour is Saturday, May 30.
This fun and easy tour of Senoia’s most charming areas is for cyclists of...
Treasure hunting goes high tech
An official GeoTour of Peachtree City has been created with 19 treasures placed around the city’s landmarks.
The Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau created...
Serratelli-DeShon Engagement
Mr. Joseph A. Serratelli and Ms. Teresa Masucci of Peachtree City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Serratelli, to Justin...
It’s Holy Week. Where will you be?
Yes, it’s Holy Week. Come with me and I’ll show you what’s about to unfold.
Tomorrow night is Maundy Thursday. This year in our congregation...
Religion Briefs 04/01/15
Jaime Jorge to appear at SDA Church
Professional violinist Jaime Jorge will be in concert at the Peachtree City Seventh Day Adventist Church (4957 Ga....
Hopewell collects socks for charity
Hopewell Methodist Women collected over 400 pairs of socks from their congregation to help Fayette’s Real Life Center Warehouse and a homeless men’s shelter...
PTCUMC initiates lunch and learn sessions for new members
The deadline to sign up is this Friday, April 3, for a new program at Peachtree City United Methodist Church.
Newer members and visitors are...
New bishop for Whitewater Ward
John Haycock (center, above), local endodontist and Peachtree City resident, has been called to serve as the new bishop of the Whitewater Ward congregation...
Fayette system may hire 31 more teachers, 19 special ed parapros
Schools’ budget may go up 4%
The time for the adoption of the FY 2016 budget by the Fayette County Board of Education is three...
Heritage Christian will again host Winshape Camp for kids
Registration is now open for WinShape Camp for Communities, which will be hosted by Heritage Christian Church, July 13-17.
WinShape Camp is a week-long day...
Generous gift for school
Fayetteville Elementary School recently received an Empowerment Package from Fellowship of Love Church in Fayetteville. The package is valued at $10,380. The money will...
Providence UMC opens registration for new K5 program
Providence United Methodist Church has opened registration for a new K5 program beginning in August for four year old students with fifth birthdays before...
All Saints plans free music camp
All Saints Anglican announces its eighth annual music camp set for June 8 – 12, from 9 a.m. until noon each day at 149...
Two men who keep history alive
How do you know when you are rubbing shoulders with someone who has left footprints in history? Well, sometimes you don’t. I’ll tell you...
Getting ready for Easter
Monty, the donkey is shown taking part in opening last year’s Palm Sunday service at All Saints Anglican Church. He also took part in...
Etiquette vs. annihilation
Recent statements from United Nations officials, that Iran is already blocking their existing efforts to keep track of what is going on in their...
More than an Easter basket
Before Thanksgiving, as I “juned” around the kitchen – a mountain word Mama used to mean “fast moving” – preparing for company, it occurred...
PTC Council, allow citizens to be heard
Mayor Fleisch and City Manager Pennington: Your decision not to change the venue for the April 16th City Council meeting is troublesome, and promulgates...
Councilman Imker: How to win PTC election — Part 1
The vote last October on city employee pay raises is an issue you will win with. A majority of council members decided to use...
Response to ‘Leave me alone’ letter
I would like to address Sgt. Kinsman’s letter to the editor of the week past. Sgt. Kinsman addresses a few subjects, but primarily seems...
Lake cleanup, voting date on PTC Council’s agenda
The Peachtree City Council on April 2 will address two topics from previous meetings that include needed action on the city’s part in the...
Garlock lacks credibility to comment on race
After reading Mr. Terry Garlock’s latest commentary on race (“Racism today in America”), I’m wondering why The Citizen continues to publish pieces from writers...
Disgusted by Senate letter about Iran
I have of late become more and more disgusted by politics — local, state, national, international. I have begun to think humanity has lost...
Regional chambers transportation bill
Those of us who live and work in metro Atlanta know first hand all that it has to offer. We benefit from vibrant communities...
Edward M. Davis, 91, of Fayetteville
Edward M. Davis, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Vick...
Donald Brett Davis, 49, of Fayetteville
Donald Brett Davis, 49, of Fayetteville, passed away on March 27, 2015.
Brett graduated from Fayette County High School in 1983 where he played...
Sara Ivey of Fayetteville
Mrs. Sara Ivey of Fayetteville passed away March 28, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph B. Ivey and children, Jimmie Lou...
Helen Duke Woods, 90, of Fayetteville
Helen Duke Woods, 90, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Willard Woods;...
Braelinn announces All A Honor Roll
Braelinn Elementary School’s All A Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school.
Fourth Grade
Aashvi Nakrani
Heath Atkinson
Addison Smith
Jahnvi Nakrani
Aleena Soto
Lauren Gutshall
Alexis Wiest
Logan Walters
Andrew Yaeger
Lucia...
PANDAS fundraiser is April 25
By BEN NELMS
bnelms@TheCitizen.com
An event to be held on April 25 will have the dual purpose of raising awareness for an autoimmune disorder called PANS/PANDAS...
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The Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s Business Women’s Network has announced plans for Coweta’s Women, Wealth and Wisdom Conference, an exciting new one-day event for Coweta’s...
Easter memories
Easter Sunday brings back memories of childhood. My Mother grew up in a coal mining town in southeast Ohio, the only girl in a...
Piedmont Newnan gets OK for expansion
With state permission in hand, Piedmont Newnan Hospital is ready to expand its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to care for babies born before the...
