No injuries reported in Christmas Eve wash-out on Canterbury Lane
Heavy rains and flooding caused a Christmas Eve wash-out of Canterbury Lane off Ga. Highway 92 south of Fayetteville. Needed repair work to the road will be assessed once flood […]
December 2015
State court interns recognized by Fayette
A few local students were honored at the Dec. 10 Fayette County Board of Commissioners meeting by State Court Judge Jason Thompson for their recent service as interns in his
Fire official: Beware exploding hoverboards
Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Deputy Chief Tom Bartlett has a reminder for those who will receive a hoverboard at Christmas. A recent fire related to a hoverboard
Fayetteville OKs final funding for massive traffic overhaul
Fayetteville’s Christmas present to its residents and commuters won’t be finally realized for another 18 months, but in the meantime, residents are sure to incur delays in the heart of
Federal Judge Batten mum on status of district voting case
Another year is coming to an end. Another year of no resolution in the district voting lawsuit and no court date for the bench trial ordered by the Georgia 11th
F’ville: Woman punches cop after traffic stop
A Fayetteville woman was arrested on Dec. 16 after failing to stop while clocked by radar speeding then getting into a physical altercation with officers after refusing to exit her
3 smash-and-grabs Dec. 20 at Fayetteville restaurants
Christmas shopping is underway and with it came three entering auto incidents around Fayette County during the week of Dec. 15-21. The three incidents occurred at two restaurants in Fayetteville
Fayette’s graduation rates improve
Dramatically higher for Asians, blacks, Hispanics; at 95%, Starr’s Mill tops among 5 high schools School systems statewide are always looking to increase graduation rates. Fayette County is no exception
Here we come a’caroling
Architect Bill Foley said there would be caroling at Christmas at Pinewood Forrest in Fayetteville. While the development envisioned across from Pinewood Atlanta Studios is still in the planning stage,
Shop with the Sheriff helps 42 children for Christmas
Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Sarah Munday was one of many personnel to participate in the annual “Shop with the Sheriff” outing to help give kids in need a better
Local churches schedule Christmas week services
From outdoor community celebrations to quiet, indoor Holy Communion services, churches on the south side of Atlanta are ready for Christmas. One of the holiest events on the Christian calendar
Heritage Christian features Christmas of Compassion
A “Christmas of Compassion” held at Heritage Christian Church from Dec. 9-13 provided a one-stop experience for families while raising funds to help get 250 children out of poverty and
F’ville police test new body cams
The Fayetteville Police Department is going the way of a number of law enforcement agencies and has purchased body cameras to be worn by officers. The department is now in
Newnan, Obituaries
Glenn Othel Morgan age 80
Glenn Othel Morgan, born September 23, 1935 passed away early morning Monday at the age of 80 from a sudden heart attack. Glenn was a man of old fashioned morals.
Learn about avoiding falls
“Stand Up to Falls” is the Lunch & Learn topic scheduled for Monday, Jan. 25, noon-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail).
Online services urged for holidays
Department of Driver Services (DDS) Commissioner Rob Mikell urges customers to check for driver license and ID services online – even during the Agency’s holiday closings. “Even though state offices
Groups picking up trees after holidays
Two local youth-oriented groups are offering to pick up your Christmas tree for recycling after the holidays in exchange for a donation. Boy Scout Troop 175 will pick up and
Volunteers sought for boards
Peachtree City is accepting applications for volunteer, non-paying terms on several boards. Due to the limited number of applications for several of the available posts, the deadline has been extended
Notable students
Ashley Akerson of Fayetteville was named to the Dean’s List at Union University for the fall semester. The following students made the fall semester Dean’s List at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
Interfaith service Jan. 15
Congregation Bnai Israel has planned an interfaith community service for Friday night, Jan. 15, to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Mayor-elect Edward Johnson, the first elected black mayor of Fayetteville
Burch bus rides are educational
Students at Robert J. Burch Elementary have been busy this first semester learning about character as well as academics in the classroom. The Burch values of “Do your personal best”
Molton honored for safe driving
Averitt Express recently honored associate Darrell Molton of Fayetteville for 20 years of safety. Averitt has developed a culture of safety by measuring both vehicle and driver performance through a
A helping hand at Christmas
Kids of all ages got to see firsthand this week what giving during the holiday season is all about. As families stood in line to see Santa at Tanger Outlets
Ready to deliver
Here is a local United Parcel Service driver making the rounds Tuesday in Peachtree City on – what else? – a golf cart. It is no surprise that this is
Editorials
16 years later, another Christmas
The opinion reprinted below first appeared in The Citizen Christmas week, 1999. In the year of our Lord 19 hundred and 99… Many cultural commentators argue that the United States
Columnists, Local Voices
Remember our military families at Christmas
Every American should read this poem, written by Michael Marks in 2000 on Dec. 7, the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It applies to all of our troops,
Columnists, Local Voices
GOP goes to the ‘Dark Side’
Since nearly everyone else seems to be employing “Star Wars” metaphors these days, permit me to use some of my own. To conservatives, the Republican congressional majority was supposed to
Columnists, Local Voices
When Hollywood celebrated Xmas, marriage
A few days before Christmas, I checked the schedule for Turner Classic Movies, one of the few TV channels I watch. I was looking for Christmas movies, maybe the 1938
Columnists, Local Voices
Xmas on the Big River
So it was that several years ago, I was hired to speak on a few occasions for riverboat cruises on the Mississippi. Paddle boats that hearkened back to the days
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Good story, bad headline last week
[Monroe Roark,] I would like to commend you for your comprehensive, well-balanced, thoughtful article in yesterday’s The Citizen re: those of us who spoke at the Dec. 10, 2015, Fayette
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Why are atheists so threatened by God?
As I read the Dec. 16, 2015, edition of The Citizen, I wonder. I wonder why atheists are so afraid and/or annoyed by God. I wonder why we tolerate, and
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Black Lives Matter … but precisely to whom?
All lives, as well as black lives, do matter. However, after all the marches, boisterous demonstrations, and pillaging, is there a clear understanding as to whom black lives actually matter
Faith
Ask Father Paul – Why is Jesus called the Prince of Peace?
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Why is Jesus called the Prince of Peace? Dear Father Paul: Christmas 2015 is almost here. Over many years I
Fayette County
Religion Briefs 12/23/15
All Saints announces new service All Saints Anglican Church announces the addition of another service. Effective immediately, a Holy Communion service will be held on Saturday evenings at 6 p.m.