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Fayetteville arrests man for auto break-in
The period of March 11-20 came with two burglaries and an entering auto incident in Fayetteville. A Fayetteville man near the scene of the...
2 rezonings for Fayette Commission
Three public hearing highlight a very light agenda for the Fayette County Board of Commissioners’ Mar. 24 regular meeting.
One is a rezoning petition for...
CEO Burnett tops off hospital addition
The topping-off celebration for Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s expansion of the emergency department and patient rooms was met with a full crew of construction workers...
UPDATED — Governor vetoes religious liberty bill
REVISED and UPDATED March 28 — Gov. Nathan Deal called a press conference Monday to announce that he would be vetoing the controversial religious...
Schools budget: More money, more teachers, fewer students
Largest Fayette school budget since Great Recession unveiled; teacher numbers increase, student numbers decrease to 15-year low
While student numbers for the Fayette County School...
World War II Heritage Days coming soon
An historic Douglas C-47 Skytrain troop transport aircraft will highlight this year’s World War II Heritage Days, hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF)...
Meet the mayor April 27
Fayette Senior Services will host a “Meeting with the Mayor” Wednesday, April 27, 1-2 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203...
Student volunteers earn scholarships
High school students have the opportunity to earn scholarship money by volunteering at Clothes Less Traveled, a local nonprofit thrift store.
“The environment at CLT...
Play opens April 1
“Flies at the Well: The Trial of the Killer John Wallace” is now officially in production. The cast has been selected, and director Jennifer...
Read the digital edition of The Citizen
Click here to read the page-by-page digital replica of the March 23 print edition of The Citizen.
Eleven committee positions available
County officials are looking to fill 11 positions on a newly formed committee.
The purpose of the Public Arts Committee is to make recommendations to...
Now that’s a palooza of an Easter egg hunt
Mid-afternoon on March 20 was the site of the first Easter Palooza on the Square egg hunt held on the the old courthouse lawn...
2016 HS football schedules
East Coweta (2-AAAAAAA)
Aug. 19 - Lovejoy
Sept. 2 - Jackson-Atlanta
Sept. 9 - at LaGrange
Sept. 16 - North Cobb
Sept. 23 - Arabia Mountain
Oct. 7 - at...
Thunder wins tournament
The Peachtree City Thunder seventh-grade girls select basketball team played their first tournament of the season the weekend of March 12.
They beat Atlanta Select...
Tennis teams win in Fla.
Both varsity teams from Starr’s Mill played in the Blue Angels Southern Tennis Invitational in Pensacola the first weekend in March. Against teams from...
Driving brochure published
Wondering where the old county jail used to stand? Where Mayhayley Lancaster’s grave is located? Where “The Kingdom” of John Wallace was located?
The Newnan-Coweta...
Court closing announced
Peachtree City officials announced this week that the city’s municipal court offices will be closed Thursday, March 24, for computer software upgrades.
No in-person or...
Program for first-time campers
Avid campers know the gooey fun of toasting marshmallows over a fire, but for those who have never slept in a tent, spending the...
Mabra legislative update
Here is a report released Tuesday by state Rep. Ronnie Mabra.
“This week will be the final week of the 2016 legislative session. On Thursday,...
Azalea sale Saturday
The Fayette Master Gardener Association is selling native azaleas Saturday, March 26, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Peachtree City Farmers Market...
Visit faraway landmarks
“Virtual Vacation” is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 191 McIntosh Trail.
Take a ...
Rose M. Palombo, formerly of Fayetteville
Mrs. Rose M. (Casella) Palombo, formerly of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Care One at Lexington. She was 91.
Rose was born June...
Claude Olen Gunnin Sr., 92, of Fayetteville
Claude Olen Gunnin Sr., 92, of Fayetteville, passed away March 21, 2016.
He served his country in the US Army during World War II. Olen...
David Clyde Huether, age 65, of Fayetteville
David Clyde Huether, age 65, of Fayetteville, Ga. went to be with the Lord on March 20.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alma...
Robert Eugene Tanner, 74, of Riverdale
Robert Eugene "Bob" Tanner, 74, of Riverdale passed away March 20, 2016.
He served in the 63rd Armored Division of the US Army. Bob later...
Margaret Lee Clyburn, 92, of Fayetteville
Margaret Lee Clyburn, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on March 21, 2016.
She was a bridal consultant at Rich's/Macy's Department Store after 32 years....
Margaret Shore Abraham, 99, of Newnan
Margaret Shore Abraham, 99, of Newnan, passed away March 19, 2016.
She was an active member of the Church of Christ in East Point, Newnan,...
Homer Anderson Lewis, Jr., 89, of Fayetteville
Homer Anderson Lewis, Jr., 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on March 15, 2016.
Mr. Lewis proudly served his country in the European Theater during...
Michael Joseph Dougherty, 53, of Fayetteville
Michael Joseph (Mike) Dougherty, 53, of Fayetteville passed away on March 15, 2016.
He was born to William and Mary Dougherty on November 11,...
Stream Ga. Senate committees
March 13-19 was Sunshine Week, the annual nationwide celebration of government transparency and access to public information. It’s come just in time to reinforce...
Sen. Harbin reports on Crossover Day
The Georgia General Assembly wrapped up day 35 of the 2016 legislative session (March 11), and we are in the process of completing the...
A liberal garland for Garland
Whenever I hear the words “centrist” or “moderate,” especially when they come from The New York Times and The Washington Post, the words “liberal”...
Having a ‘Trump talk’ with your children
I was watching a Republican presidential debate as my 8-year-old, John, sat next to me. Donald Trump, the front-runner, looked left and ripped Ted...
‘Who lost Iraq?’
In my lifetime, Republicans blamed Democrats for “losing” China to communists and not winning in Korea while Democrats blamed Republicans for losing Vietnam and...
