Monthly Archives: September 2015
District voting change disenfranchised many
Fellow Fayette County citizens, I am so sad that we have had a special election for a new 5th District county commissioner, which has...
School bus drivers, look in your mirrors, help us motorists
The school year has just begun and yet, I have seen several bad choices made by bus drivers I have been following. Where is...
Sowell wrong about Pope
Referring to Thomas Sowell’s column published in the The Citizen Sept. 23, 2015, he states that Pope Francis “blames poverty on what people are...
Response to unsigned letter from ‘proud FCHS parent’
I was, I am sure, equally amazed when I read the unsigned rebuttal letter by a “Proud FCHS Parent” questioning my science proficiency.
If you...
Kathaleen Brewer announces run for F’ville Council Post 2
My name is Kathaleen Brewer and I am running for election to Fayetteville City Council, Post 2. Early on I was approached to run...
Roderick James Miller age 63
Roderick "Rod" James Miller age 63, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on September 28, 2015.
A long-time resident of Fayetteville,...
Rufus O’Neal Yarbrough, age 72
Mr. Rufus O'Neal "Buck" Yarbrough, age 72, of Donalsonville, Ga. passed away Friday morning, September 25, 2015 at Seminole Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral services...
Rev. David W. DeRevere, 77, of Fayetteville
The Rev. David W. DeRevere, 77, of Fayetteville Georgia, died at home on the afternoon of September 22nd, 2015 surrounded by family.
He was...
Shocked by diagnosis, Fayette woman just wants her life back
For the majority of her life, Fayetteville’s Tamarah Currie lived her life to the fullest. She worked, tried to eat well, exercised and spent...
Josephine M. Miller of Peachtree City
Josephine M. (Schiffli) Miller who was born on March 3, 1920 in Waterloo, Ind. died on September 24, 2015. Jo died peacefully in Venice,...
4-home Robinson Road project on hold after error
PTC admits staff mistake in omitting 50-ft. buffer to road
The Peachtree City Council on Oct. 1 will hear a variance request to reduce the...
Sammy P. Flynt, age 73, of Tyrone
Mr. Sammy P. Flynt, age 73, of Tyrone passed away Monday, September 28, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley P....
Elaine Milligan Johnson, 83, of Fayetteville
Elaine Milligan Johnson, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away September 24, 2015. Elaine was a member of Woolsey Baptist Church for 40 years, singing in...
Christopher James Mitchell, 68, of Peachtree City
Christopher James Mitchell, 68, of Peachtree City, passed away on September 26, 2015.
He was the son of Willard and Elleanora Mitchell. He graduated...
William H. Barnett
William H. (Bill) Barnett passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 24, 2015.
Bill was born on February 12, 1938 to...
Kathleen Boyd, 95, of Fayetteville
Kathleen Boyd, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away September 25, 2015.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie J. Boyd. She is survived...
Things to Do-Oct.1-Oct.29
October
October 1
The Edward Jones office of Richelle Mathis will be hosting a free dinner seminar on “Understanding Social Security”. This event will be held...
Churches, part two
Last week I mentioned my first visit many years ago to New Hope Baptist Church was when it was housed in the white clapboard...
Ask Father Paul – Annulment of a marriage
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible
Annulment of a marriage
Dear Father Paul: As I send you this email, Pope Francis, whom...
Cookies for the firefighters
Children of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church baked cookies and wrote notes of encouragement, then delivered them to firefighters at Neely Station in Peachtree...
Caring for older adults series starts tonight at FPC
Tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 30, Fayette Presbyterian Church will begin a four week series on Caring for an Older Adult, led by Pepe Bowman, who...
COS’s Peacefest will feature special ‘Beatles’ liturgy Oct. 4
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church invites all to a special outdoor worship service on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. at the church’s new...
Celebrating 50 years
Pastor Larry Lystig (above center), of Word of God Lutheran Church, Peachtree City, recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. The congregation honored Lystig...
Greiner retires from All Saints
On Sunday, Sept. 27, a reception was held at All Saints Anglican Church in recognition of the Rev. Raymond J. Greiner’s retirement. Greiner has...
Cokes Chapel plans yard sale
On Saturday, Oct. 10, Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church on Lower Fayetteville Road in Sharpsburg will hold a church-wide yard sale from 8 a.m....
Order St. Christopher’s Greek pastries for the holidays
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Philoptochos Society (Friends of the Poor) presents homemade Greek Pastries in time for the holidays. The order deadline is Nov....
Belarus Christian Choir to perform at Evergreen Church in PTC
The Belarus National Christian Choir will perform in concert at Evergreen Church on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.
The 33-member choir and instrumental...
Religion Briefs 09/30/15
Special healing service planned at COS
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church announces a service of Evening Prayer for Healing for Monday, Oct. 5, at 7...
Shooting range temporarily closed
The 100-yard public firearms shooting range located at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, Georgia will temporarily close beginning Oct. 20, according to...
Promise Place run is Oct. 2
Promise Place, the nonprofit organization that provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children, will host its 11th annual Run to End...
Lecture on plants Oct. 20
The Fayette County Master Gardener Association invites the public to a free lecture Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10:15 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center, 225...
Honorary starter named for Peachtree City Classic
The Peachtree City Running Club has announced that the Honorary Starter for this year’s race will be George Barthel, who has run the Classic...
Gastronome Garden Party coming Oct. 24
An evening of gourmet farm-to-table cuisine hosted by 180 Degree Farm, 237 Emory Phillips Road in Sharpsburg, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9...
Piedmont Fayette hosts stop-smoking program
If you've had trouble in the past trying to stop smoking, the Freedom from Smoking program can provide you with the skills and support...
