Monthly Archives: April 2015
The new Inquisition
How long will this country remain free? Probably only as long as the American people value their freedom enough to defend it. But how...
The ‘new’ Hillary
In the video announcing her presidential candidacy, Hillary Clinton says the economic deck “is still stacked in favor of those at the top.”
She should...
A Masters classic
AUGUSTA — It was a classic Masters, made so, in part, by a young Texan with class, manners, etiquette, a sense of place; a...
It all just goes so fast
A friend said something the other day that has clung like mist to the crevices of my mind. She’s soon to turn 70 and...
Law and facts rule against Great Wolf
There is an old saying among lawyers: “When the law is against you, argue the facts; when the facts are against you, argue the...
Rally against Great Wolf doesn’t help the Bubble
I was quite surprised to open my Saturday edition of The Citizen and my eyes were met with a headline about a call for...
Things to Do-April 15-April 19
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The Line Creek Civitan Club and the Camp Big Heart Civitan Club are hosting the 10th annual Civitan “Leave No One Behind” Golf...
Voters, keep a record of who votes for water park
They tore down paradise and built a parking lot. Isn’t there a song with words something like these? The situation with Peachtree City and...
Fayette condemning homes for Hwy. 92S roundabout
The Commissioners and DOT of Fayette County have plans underway to put in as many as three roundabouts on Ga. Highway 92 South.
We all...
Thoughts on racism, rights and an oath
Addressing Col. Parker’s letter (The Citizen, April 4, 2015): It’s amazing how one can sneak race into an issue about constitutional rights and veterans’...
Heritage Days takes flight in Peachtree City
The momentous conclusion to World War II in 1945 will be celebrated 70 years later as the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts...
Dr. Ronald Clark Byars of Fayetteville
Dr. Ronald Clark Byars of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015at the age of 80, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s...
District voting
I spent the first 28 years of my life in Ohio, which was pretty much always a Democratic state. When I came to Georgia...
Kroger worker on break robbed in parking lot
An employee on an outside break from the Banks Crossing Kroger store in Fayetteville was robbed on April 11 by a man in the...
PTC house fire blamed on computer in garage
There were no injuries in an April 13 early morning house fire on Bowfin Bay in Peachtree City.
Peachtree City Assistant Fire Marshal John Dunlap...
PTC Planning Commission approves industrial subdivision
The Peachtree City Planning Commission on April 13 approved conceptual site plan submitted by MOBA/USA for an industrial subdivision on a 50-acre site on...
Russell George Jameson Sr., age 64 of Sharpsburg
Russell George Jameson Sr., age 64 of Sharpsburg, Ga. passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. He was born in New York City to the...
Lauren Nicole Gainey, 21, of Peachtree City
Lauren Nicole Gainey, 21, of Peachtree City, passed away April 13, 2015.
Lauren graduated from Starr's Mill High School in 2012 and currently was a...
PTC planners like potential Sprouts grocery
A small specialty grocery store and a handful of retail offerings will be coming to the intersection of Walt Banks Road and Ga. Highway...
Loren Auers, age 59, of Fayetteville
Mr. Loren Auers, age 59, of Fayetteville, passed away on April 8, 2015.
He retired from Delta Air Lines and was a member of St....
Cullen Miller, Jr., 88 of Jonesboro
Mr. Cullen "Buddy" Miller, Jr., 88 of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Doctor's Hospice in Fayetteville.
Mr. Miller was born August...
Raymond Gary Nestlehutt, age 72 of Peachtree City
Mr. Raymond Gary Nestlehutt, age 72 of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015.
Mr. Nestlehutt was born in Atlanta, Ga. on...
Sandy Creek’s Vlachakis on list for Ga. Teacher of Year
The Fayette County School System is represented in the running for the 2016 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Alexandra Vlachakis of Sandy Creek High...
Edward L. Hoyt, Jr. of Fayetteville
Edward (Ed) L. Hoyt, Jr. passed away peacefully in Fayetteville, Ga. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the age of 65 from a long...
Maxie Ann Chambley, 74, of Fayetteville
Maxie Ann Chambley, 74, of Fayetteville passed away April 11, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershell and Annie Mitchell.
She...
De Lavelle Carroll of Tyrone
Mr. De Lavelle Carroll of Tyrone passed away April 10, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gennie Brooks Carroll and is...
Lillian M. Scully
Born in New York City in 1925 to Edward and Lillian Brady, Lillian M. Scully passed away April 13, 2015, joining her beloved husband...
Ask Father Paul – Disappointed in God
Dear Father Paul: I am a believer of many years. I have developed a debilitating health problem which causes me a lot of pain...
Religion Briefs 04/15/15
PTCUMC offers class on baptism
Peachtree City United Methodist Church continues its Grow Deeper series with a session on Baptism this Saturday, April 18 from...
Easter bonnets for our moms
The women of Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone wore hats on Easter Sunday in memory and honor of their mothers and grandmothers. Shown...
Annual Holocaust Remembrance Service planned
Members of Congregation B’Nai Israel and Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will host their annual Holocaust Remembrance Service on April 19 at 4 p.m....
McDonough Rd.’s Spring Revival starts this Sunday
The McDonough Road Baptist Church will have Spring Revival Sunday-Wednesday, April 19-22. Dr. Richard Jackson, president of the Jackson Center for Evangelism and Encouragement...
Shred old documents at National Heights Baptist April 25
National Heights Baptist Church in Fayetteville will host its fourth annual Shred Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the...
Team trivia to support mission
The McDonough Road Baptist Church will host team trivia night, Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Monies raised will...
