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Top school counselors named
The Fayette County School Counselors Association has named the 2016 Fayette County School Counselor of the Year for elementary, middle and high school.
Kelly Hubbard...
Jones finishes basic training
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Ashley S. Jones has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the...
Board adopts region plan
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) board today approved the Atlanta Region’s Plan, a long-range blueprint that details the investments and programs needed to ensure...
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...
Free photography workshop
The Fayette County Public Library hosts a free photography workshop Saturday, March 5, at 10 a.m., presented by members of the Fayette Photographic Society....
Clifton to run for House
Local business owner and attorney James Clifton has announced his campaign to run for the District 72 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.
The...
Fundraiser set for March 18
The Fayette CARE Clinic Board of Directors invites the public to its tenth annual Spring Fling fundraising gala scheduled for Friday, March 18, at...
One man in custody, two others sought, in Newnan fatal shooting
Newnan police investigators have one man in custody on murder charges and are searching for two others in connection with the shooting death of...
To our print readers: The Citizen Wednesday home delivery is delayed
The threat of severe storms, high winds and heavy rain Tuesday night and Wednesday morning has resulted in a delay in the usual Wednesday...
Finance certifications awarded
Two local officials earned Local Finance Officer Certification in the fourth quarter of 2015 through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s financial management training...
Charging stations installed
Downtown Newnan just got a little greener.
City officials announced the installation of two new EV charging stations in the City Hall parking lot at...
Citizens Police Academy scheduled
The application deadline for the Fayetteville Police Department’s seventh annual Citizens Police Academy is Tuesday, March 1. Applications can be downloaded from www.fayetteville-ga.gov or...
ASCAPA speakers lined up
These three ladies are the featured speakers at the 15th Annual Atlanta Southern Crescent Alumnae Panhellenic Association (ASCAPA) Founders Reception scheduled for Sunday, Feb....
Brezinas to speak at banquet
Greg and Connie Brezina of Christian Families Today will speak at a Marriage Enrichment Banquet scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 6-8 p.m. at Sharpsburg...
Notable students
Gregory John O'Brien, son of Dr. Barbara O'Brien and John O'Brien of Fayetteville, made the Dean's List with a 4.0 GPA at the University...
Let’s please not use ‘The Man Upstairs’
The 50th Super Bowl is old news now, but there is still a tiny buzz about the behavior of both quarterbacks, Cam Newton and...
Religion Briefs 02/24/16
COS will host variety show
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City invites everyone to the third annual Coffee House variety show, Sat., Feb....
PTCUMC’s 3rd Annual GIC three-day missions conference starts Friday
Peachtree City United Methodist Church (PTCUMC) is gearing up for its 3rd annual Global Impact Celebration, a major event for the church, which starts...
Annual Heritage Day is February 28 at Olivet
All are invited Sunday, Feb. 28, at the 8 and 11 a.m. services for the Olivet Church’s Annual Heritage Day.
Speaking as Dr. Martin Luther...
Order pine straw from PTCUMC
The United Methodist Men at Peachtree City United Methodist Church are taking orders for their 37th Annual Fertilizer and Pine Straw sale. Delivery dates...
Holy Trinity’s annual Health Fair celebrates 15 years
On March 12, from 8 a.m. to midday, Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 101 Walt Banks Road in Peachtree City will celebrate its annual...
Cornerstone UMC will present Easter Drive-Thru
Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan will again share its Easter Drive-Thru, “40 Hours that Changed the World,” beginning Thursday March 24, and continuing...
Farren-Potts engagement
Rich and Cindy Farren of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Farren, to Rhys Lane Potts, son of Richard Potts...
Needham-Sharp engagement
Dr. and Mrs. Eddie Needham, formerly of Tyrone, announce the engagement of their daughter, Joy Ann Needham to Austin Robert Sharp, son of Mr....
How I met my husband and changed my life forever – Part 4 Living...
Okay. So everybody knows the end of the last story. The Cuban Missile Crisis ended with the U.S. winning the standoff with Russia and...
Want to run for office? Ponder this
It won’t be long now before candidates for elective office can qualify to run in the next election cycle. Many incumbents eager to preserve...
Navigating the trauma of moving
A very devoted and concerned father recently expressed his concern to me about a job change that would require his family to relocate to...
Trump followers’ ‘itching ears’
Since religious language has again infected this unpredictable and turbulent political season, here is a verse that could describe the followers of Donald Trump....
Ruffin, for the people
It didn’t surprise me it was him. Although such had never crossed my mind, it was, of course, just the kind of thing that...
When did the feds ever control costs?
A letter published in the Feb. 17 edition of The Citizen suggested that “Medicare for All” is what the U.S. needs. I believe there...
GOP’s truth gap about the military
After watching every Republican presidential candidates’s debate/interview/town hall meeting there is one issue on which every remaining candidate agrees: President Obama (who by the...
Parents, check out what they’re doing to HOPE Scholarship
In studying HB 798, we should consider several issues:
1. What is an eligible school?
2. Why do some students receive HOPE before they complete college...
Is 2016 the year of destiny for surging MHS Chiefs?
Oh, the boys of the Bubble, running the floor with the greatest of ease, grinding win after win, a team of destiny, meant to...
Oddo seeks re-election
I am announcing my candidacy for re-election to our Fayette County Board of Commissioners. Four years ago, I promised to “serve, not to be...
