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Religion Briefs 01/07/15
GriefShare starts Jan. 8 at PTCUMCNew GriefShare classes at Peachtree City United Methodist Church will begin Thursday, Jan. 8 and continue through April 23...
The shot reported around the world
Some preliminary thoughts in the aftermath of the accidental shooting New Year’s Day in Peachtree City that received global news coverage.
First, the good news....
The ‘equality’ racket
Some time ago, burglars in England scrawled a message on the wall of a home they had looted: “RICH BASTARDS.”
Those two words captured the...
Liberals’ use of black people, Part II
Last week’s column focused on the ways liberals use blacks in pursuit of their leftist agenda, plus their demeaning attitudes toward black people. Most...
Mario Cuomo – the rhetoric vs. the record
How precious in the sight of progressives was one of their saints, Mario Cuomo, the three-term governor of New York who died last week...
Everything works out if you let it
A friend of mine, long embroiled in upsets, distractions, problems and tribulations, called one day to announce happily that she was learning to “let...
Let’s all thank cops on their day, Jan. 9
In light of the recent negativity directed by a few misguided people toward law enforcement nationally, there is an urgent need to show our...
Haddix: Changed annexation rules lead to conflict of interest
It is a new year with a new along with an old issue heating up. In this letter to the editor the new annexation...
Ross: Fayette Vision not a one-man show
We’d like to amplify/clarify a few points in The Citizen newspaper’s Dec. 31, 2014 article, “Fayette Vision goal: Attract Millennials, emulate TN county.”
Several years...
Good job, Fayette!
Congratulations, citizens of Fayette County! You have given yourself the greatest Christmas gifts of all.
Because of your devotion to the community and your willingness...
Things to do-Jan.7-Jan.31
January
January 7GriefShare at Dogwood Church in Tyrone starts tonight., The church will offer a GriefShare support group held on Wednesday evenings beginning tonight from...
Attending funerals
I sure have been to a lot of funerals lately. I guess when you become older than dirt, that happens.
One funeral was conducted...
It’s almost pancake time in PTC
.If you enjoy family fun and good food, then the 24th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is the place to be Jan. 24 from 7...
Leo Burgess, age 97
Leo Burgess was born on September 25, 1917 in Stephens County, Ga. to the late Claude Hendrix Burgess and Maude Alice Pulliam Burgess.
He...
Patricia Suzanne Wilkerson, 89, of Peachtree City
Patricia Suzanne Wilkerson, 89, of Peachtree City, Ga. was called to her Heavenly home on January 1, 2015. She was born on February 17,...
Walter Kenneth Dunn, 82, of Fayetteville
Walter Kenneth (Kenny) Dunn, 82, of Fayetteville passed away January 3, 2015.
Mr. Dunn proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired...
Mary Finley of Peachtree City
Mrs. Mary (Lou) Finley of Peachtree City passed away December 28, 2014.
Along with her husband Clyde, Lou owned and operated Finley's Florist in...
Barbara Bettis Reeves, 85, of Peachtree City
Barbara Bettis Reeves, 85, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away January 1, 2015.
She was born on October 6, 1929 in Atlanta, Ga. Barbara...
Betty Elvire Price, age 82 of Fayetteville
Mrs. Betty Elvire Price, age 82 of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Upson Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Price was born in Chamblee,...
William Kelley, age 62, of Tyrone
Mr. William "Ed" Kelley, age 62, of Tyrone passed away January 5, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Kelley...
Giving law enforcement a thumbs up
A local police department chaplain hopes Fayette County residents will participate in the national “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” Friday and show their support of...
Student musicians selected for special performance
The Whitewater Middle School musicians selected to perform in front of the state’s music teachers will give a talent preview to their own community...
Andrews is volunteer award winner
The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary recently chose Adele Andrews as the “2014 Spirit of Volunteerism” award winner because of her dedication to the community...
State soliciting student opinions
A state education official wants to hear student opinions and is accepting applications from savvy kids who want to share theirs.
All seventh through 12th...
F’ville cops searching for armed robber
Fayetteville police investigators are looking for a suspect in the Jan. 2 armed robbery at the Shell gas station and convenience store at 485...
McCarty looking ahead, hasn’t ruled out another run
Allen McCarty is moving into the next phase of his professional life, albeit rather slowly.
A week after his final meeting as a member of...
Should anyone get a ticket for this blocking infraction?
F’ville businessman accuses police of blocking access to his workplace
If you’re a police officer making a traffic stop, you follow the offending vehicle...
You REALLY can’t trust this used car salesman
A Jonesboro man posing as an automobile broker has been charged with seven counts of theft by deception for “selling” vehicles for which payments...
School system holding listening session Wednesday
Coweta County School System Superintendent Dr. Steve Barker will hold another public listening session to discuss school system flexibility options. The Jan. 7 meeting...
Fayette County touts its 2014 accomplishments
Officials point to Pinewood Studios, public art, fire station
Fayette County officials released a report in mid-December listing a number of achievements that took...
Thieves make off with 800 feet of copper wire
Repair crews on Dec. 23 responding to a service disruption alert at a vacant building near the Fayette Pavilion found that thieves had stolen...
Modern-day Twain in PTC
A modern-day Mark Twain, complete with a bow-tie, is coming to Peachtree City Jan. 25.
Story-telling performer Donald Davis’ humorous, heartwarming style and stories harken...
Fayette Water Quality Improving
The Fayette County Water System is the first in Georgia and among only a handful in the nation to install new monitoring technology that...
EPD’s dam decision could save millions in repair costs for Fayette, PTC
In what might be a belated Christmas present for Peachtree City, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on Dec. 30 announced that the dam...
