Monthly Archives: March 2016
Hospital one of Fayette’s top economic engines
Piedmont Fayette Hospital generates $182 million for local and state economy, report says
Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville generated more than $182 million in revenue...
Railroad, Corps of Engineers holding up MacDuff Parkway progress, PTC told
An update on the progress of MacDuff Parkway before the Peachtree City Council on March 3 came with the news that permits from the...
WHS participates in cardiac drill
Students, faculty and staff at Whitewater High took part in the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Project S.A.V.E. first annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Drill Day...
Group sets ride for new members
Ladies on Spokes, a local bicycle group, has scheduled its annual Spring Spin Off to attract potential new members.
It is scheduled for Saturday, April...
Dual events March 19 at fairgrounds
Odyssey Charter School and Odyssey Charter School PTO have announced that two family-friendly events will be held simultaneously Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m-4 p.m....
Candidates qualify for May primary races in Fayette
Qualifying for a variety of races in Fayette County began on March 7. By press time on Tuesday there were qualifiers for a dozen...
Women’s history event March 12
The National Women’s History Project has selected a timely theme for 2016’s Women’s History Month: “Honoring Women in Public Service & Government.”
In celebration, the...
Benefit ride April 24
Coweta County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host the second annual Cruisin’ for CASA benefit ride Sunday, April 24, at Twilight Bar and...
Be part of city’s future
Citizens can have their voices heard about the future of Fayetteville at a meeting sponsored by Fayette Senior Services scheduled for Monday, March 14,...
BoE: Envision a performing arts center for Fayette County
The Fayette County Board of Education on March 7 heard a report from staff on their perspective on what a county performing arts center...
Pest management class Mar. 22
The Fayette County Extension office is hosting “Managing Pests Naturally,” a free class scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. in Suite 210 of...
89% of Fayette schools budget? Personnel costs
The Citizen reported last week that student enrollment in the Fayette County School System continues to slide down to levels not seen in more...
The Citizen Q&A with Sen. Mike Crane: I know what my job is and...
Questions from The Citizen, Answers from the candidates
State Senator Mike Crane is one of several candidates running for the Georgia 3rd District Congressional seat...
Councilman Williams to mediate The Ridge nature area dispute
One of the county’s most familiar leaders has agreed to mediate a squabble between Southern Conservation Trust and retired biologist Dennis Chase over the...
PTC trucking industry innovator Jack Middleton moves to new phase
One of Fayette County’s most successful companies the past two decades has made a mark in its industry across the nation while also having...
Rec volunteers, sponsors recognized
Peachtree City Recreation and Special Events recently hosted a Volunteer/Sponsor Appreciation Dinner at the Kedron Fieldhouse to honor its 2015 supporters.
Mayor Vanessa Fleisch welcomed...
Time to change clocks, batteries
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging Georgians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change...
Butterfly awareness at next meeting
The Monarch Butterfly, the distinctive black and orange species that migrates from Canada to Mexico each year, is becoming endangered.
This spring, the Fayette Master...
Young is New Neighbor of the Month
The Peachtree City Chapter of the New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) named Carol Young as the New Neighbor of the Month for March. She...
Concert set for March 19
The Southern Crescent Chorale continues its tradition of supporting youth organizations with an evening of choral music with a concert scheduled for Saturday, March...
Science Olympiad teams going to state
Three middle school teams and one high school team have qualified to advance to the Georgia State Science Olympiad by securing the top two...
Students bound for international competition
Fayette’s health science students had a strong showing at the HOSA State Leadership Conference with 32 earning top five placements and moving on to...
Mabra legislative recap
Last Monday, Feb. 29, was a crucial day of session, the 30th legislative day, also known as "Crossover Day." Crossover Day is the last...
High schools sweep Math Day
Math teams from three Fayette County high schools swept the team event at the University of West Georgia’s 45th annual Math Day competition, and...
City wants to hear from residents
Peachtree City wants to hear from its residents on a wide range of issues in our community, from satisfaction with current facilities and services,...
Musical hits stage Mar. 18-20
The Georgia Singers Company is presenting the musical production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” Friday through Sunday, March 18-20, at Sams Auditorium, 205 Lafayette...
Learn about growing vegetables Mar. 19
“Growing Vegetables from A-Z” is the topic of a class offered by the Fayette County Extension office Saturday, Mar. 19, 10 a.m.-noon in the...
For what do we pray?
A young man went into a drugstore and bought three boxes of chocolate. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said,...
Religion Briefs 03/09/16
Lenten lunches continue
Lenten Lunches at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will continue each Thursday at noon throughout Lent. The lunches include a light meal...
Generous donation
Members of the Mission Outreach Committee at Word of God Lutheran Church volunteered at the Midwest Food Bank distribution center on Feb. 24. Pastor...
B’nai Israel will celebrate Purim with extravaganza
By Saturday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m, the seats in the sanctuary will be cleared, the halls decorated, the beamer converted into a stage,...
EasterPalooza scheduled for March 20
Get ready for the first ever EasterPalooza to hit the historic courthouse square in Fayetteville on March 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. The...
Brooks UMC to offer Stations of the Cross March 26
On Saturday, March 26, Brooks Methodist Women will present “The Seven Stations of the Cross” from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the church...
Becker-Quirk engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Becker of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Meaghan Elizabeth, to Michael Quirk, son of Susan Quirk of Philadelphia,...
