Monthly Archives: September 2015
General’s arrest: We are not felons
I would like to thank The Citizen for their public response to the arrest and charges of General Livsey and now his assistant.
Let me...
PTC Council making costly mistake in mowing lake
Apparently on the advice of a fisheries biologist, the City Council has voted to approve $60,000 for vegetation control to prevent fish kills for...
For Phil Prebor
Most of us chose Peachtree City as our home because of its superb quality of life. I believe that way of life is at...
For Angela Bean
As the district voting vs. county wide voting debate rages on, there is one person who sees beyond the distraction to the larger issue.
Will...
Dial announces reelection plans for mayor of Tyrone
It has been my honor to serve as councilman and mayor of Tyrone for the last 8 years, and I wanted you to be...
For Peyton Riley
I have known Peyton Riley and his family for approximately 15 years and very confidently recommend him for Fayette County Commission Post Number 5.
I...
Against Peyton Riley
In Sunday’s AJC Metro section, page B3, an article written by Tammy Joyner reported as follows:
“signed up with the Republican Party shortly after...
Cops tase woman to stop her stabbing herself
A domestic incident in Fayetteville on Sept. 7 resulted in a woman stabbing herself in the chest. She refused to drop the knife was...
Tim Tebow
I have noted that the Atlanta Falcons have their season opening this weekend, against the Philadelphia Eagles. It will do so without the prospect...
Pets of the Week
Meet Tiffany, a hound mix and an amazingly sweet, laid-back dog that’s close to perfection. She is a good leash-walker and even knows how...
Gourdfest set for this month
The fall fair and festival season is here, and communities throughout the Southeast will be celebrating everything from fruit and flowers to arts and...
Chiefs sweep Fla. meet
The McIntosh Chiefs cross-country team couldn’t have had a better weekend than they did at the Half Mile XC Invitational in Alachua, Fla.
The team...
Grant awarded to Community Welcome House
To help local women and children seeking transitional shelter due to domestic violence, the Coweta-Fayette EMC Trust, Inc. Board of Directors/Operation Round Up recently...
Thomas Family honored Sept. 18
Peachtree City residents Walter “Tommy” Thomas of Thomas Barber Shop, his wife Linda, son Jason Thomas and daughter-in-law Charlotte Thomas will be honored at...
Story Con coming Sept. 26
The big cities may have Comic Con and Dragon Con, but Peachtree City Library’s Story Con is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, right here...
Bluegrass show set for Nov. 7
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts bluegrass star Sierra Hull featuring?Ethan Jodziewicz & Justin Moses Saturday,...
Lake Peachtree vegetation removal approved
Due to the abundance of rain this summer, the dredging of Lake Peachtree is now expected to be completed by Oct. 19 according to...
Construction marking starts Tue.
Peachtree City officials have announced that the contractor for the developer of The Overlook retail project (Hwy. 54 W. at Line Creek Drive) will...
Founders Day fest starts Sat.
The 39th Founders Day Festival in Tyrone is scheduled for Sept. 12-19 with a week full of activities for all ages.
It will kick off...
Dean receives DAISY Award
A recent patient of Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s infusion center nominated Della Dean, RN, for a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. Dean was recognized...
Deer season opens Sept. 12
Archers will get the first opportunity at bringing home a deer beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife...
Chicken-Que just around the corner
On Sept. 12 the firepits will light up at 2 a.m. for the eleventh annual Chicken-Que. The United Methodist Men of Peachtree City United...
FBI lauds Fayette’s cities as very safe
When it comes to low crime, Peachtree City, Tyrone and Fayetteville all scored in the top 40 safest cities in Georgia, according to the...
PTC man charged with child molestation
A former Peachtree City man has been charged with two counts of child molestation relating to incidents that occurred in 2014 and 2015.
Gerson A....
Summer fun at car show in Newnan
The Coweta-Fayette Rotary Club always puts on a heavily-attended “Chassis for Charity Car Show” fundraiser and this year was no exception. The Aug. 29...
Summer treat in Senoia
Sophie Byrnes put the topping on a dish of ice cream for Dub Pearman at the ice cream social held by the Senoia Area...
Friday night’s HS football scores
Starr's Mill 31, Fayette County 14
Whitewater 14, Banneker 0
Sandy Creek 49, Hampton 6
East Coweta 24, Harrison 10
Northgate 56, Troup 6
Our Lady of Mercy 17,...
Hoops showcase coming to Newnan
The Heritage School in Newnan will host the Adidas Elite 75 Basketball Showcase Sunday, Sept. 13. This one-day exposure and skills camp is open...
Taylor leaps to world title
Sandy Creek grad Christian Taylor nearly made history last weekend in Beijing when he took the gold medal in the triple jump at the...
Runners hit the trails in HS meets
Some local cross-country teams competed at last weekend's Battle of Atlanta at Nash Farm in Hampton.
McIntosh reported the varsity girls finishing fifth and the...
Parallel play
In her book, “Kitchen Table Wisdom,” Dr. Rachel Remen tells the true account of a father and son who used to go mountain climbing...
This old man
This old man
A week going by without any word on his situation is a long time. It’s been almost two weeks now, and it...
Contested council races coming to cities across Fayette, Coweta
The qualifying period for municipals elections is complete. With that, the November election will see contested races in Peachtree City, Tyrone, Senoia, Fayetteville and...
College savings sweepstakes announced
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and the Path2College 529 Plan recently launched the We Care, Child Care Sweepstakes where six...
