Monthly Archives: August 2016
Rezoning requester changes mind, will seek annexation
A rezoning request before the Fayette County Board of Commissioners is now slated for withdrawal.
The petitioners who sought rezoning from A-R to C-H for...
German girls softball team visits PTC Council
Members of the German girls softball team hailing from Bavaria visiting Peachtree City for the annual softball clinic and tournament made a stop at...
Improved Fayetteville junction beginning to take final shape
Work on the east side of Ga. Highway 85 North across from Hood Avenue and adjacent to Hudson Plaza is full-steam ahead with crews...
Fox Business to feature Hoshizaki
Hoshizaki America, Inc. of Peachtree City will be spotlighted in a nationally televised production called Manufacturing Marvels (produced by Marvel Production Group, LLC) between...
Fayetteville to hike city tax 3.4%
Interested residents have three opportunities in the next nine days to voice their opinion about Fayetteville’s tax increase for the new fiscal year.
The city...
Traffic accident claims life of Fayetteville woman
An Aug. 23 traffic accident on Ga. Highway 85 in south Fayette County claimed the life of a 61-year-old Fayetteville woman.
Sheriff Barry Babb said...
Things to Do-Aug.24-Sept.27
August
August 24
“Picture Perfect Moments” is today from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive).
The world of...
Public fishing 7 days a week starting Labor Day
Do your Labor Day plans include throwing out some fishing line for your favorite catch?
For the first time in five years, Georgia Public Fishing...
Morrison completes basic training at West Point
Cadet Wyatt “Evan” Morrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Morrison of Sharpsburg, completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy.
Morrison entered...
Field days provide hunter education for students
So, you completed the Hunter Education course - now what? Take your knowledge to the next level by attending a Hunter Education Field Day....
Get gardening questions answered
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ “Ask the MG” will be Saturday, Sept. 17, 4-6 p.m. at the Coweta County Fairgrounds Lawn in...
Serafin given CAP award
Major David Serafin, commander of the Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron, was being presented the Paul E. Garber Award, by Lt. Col. David...
Timber bridge maintenance and closures
Peachtree City’s contractor will be performing maintenance work on several of the timber bridges along the city’s path system during September and October. This...
Tiger Band alumni needed for 50-year celebration
The Fayette County High School Marching Tiger Band is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and is assembling an alumni band that will take...
Back to School Bash set for Aug. 28
Cornerstone United Methodist Church will host a Back to School Bash Sunday, Aug. 28, 4-6 p.m. at its campus, 2956 Sharpsburg McCollum Road in...
Family musical set for Sept. 8-11
A Company of Friends presents the family musical “Madagascar, a Musical Adventure” at the Fayette Train Depot, 250 Lanier Ave. East in Fayetteville.
Shows are...
Fishing rodeo winners announced
The annual Fayette County Youth Fishing Rodeo recently took place at Luther Glass Park. Hosted by Peachtree City Recreation & Special Events, in conjunction...
Garden club to meet Sept. 6
The Peachtree City Garden Club will host its first fall meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center, 225...
Backyard Assn. meeting Sept. 13
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Backyard (BYA) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sep. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Coweta County Extension...
Concussion testing offered for student athletes
As practice for middle school and high school athletics got started this summer, student athletes in middle school and high school in Fayette County...
Local company featured on national TV
Hoshizaki America, Inc. of Peachtree City will be spotlighted in a nationally televised production called “Manufacturing Marvels” Thursday, Aug. 25, between 9:30 and 9:44...
McIntosh team 2nd in national drone competition
A team of sophomores and freshmen from McIntosh competed against the best in the nation to win second place in a drama-filled drone challenge...
What is public safety worth?
For more than a decade at this newspaper I’ve written endless news stories on every imaginable topic. Well over 1,000 of those dealt with...
To ID or not to ID?
Every election cycle we must endure challenges and allegations about fraud (conservatives) and discrimination (liberals) when it comes to voter ID laws. This year...
Who’s manipulating climate change data?
This month in the U.S. Senate, Democrats took to the floor to attack national and state organizations that oppose their climate policies in...
Is anyone listening?
The exact moment it happened was at a large round table in a ballroom of majestic gilt in a grand hotel. Tink and I...
The progressive’s fact-free letter
Is America broken? If it is, will electing more progressives fix it?
In response to David Browning’s letter to the editor, I have decided that...
Stinky fertilizer vs. mega-hog farm — Trump vs. Hillary
If you have ever lived in a farming area or even driven through such an area, you may have seen a tractor pulling a...
How about cute dogs?
It appears that one Michael Velsmid has confused the editorial page of The Citizen with his Facebook page and is posting mundane life experiences...
Jumping up and down about Darwinian Theory
In response to the eight arguments I presented against Darwinian Theory, Jim Bock suggested I read a book. When time permits I will read...
What I did for my summer vacation: Page for GOP convention
My name is Sicily Stanton, I am 17 years old, and I attend Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, Ga., as a senior.
I had the...
Staying fresh and flourishing no matter our age
I think I’m losing it. Not my hair. I’ve already taken a pretty big hit on the hair-loss front. I remember sitting in the...
Religion Briefs 08/24/16
Bethlehem’s revival starts tonight
Bethlehem Baptist Church will hold its Summer Revival Services from Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Guest ministers...
Norton ordained as Evergreen’s associate pastor
Tim Norton was ordained as the associate pastor of Evergreen Church in Peachtree City on July 31. Norton was ordained in ECO, A Covenant...
