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Protect what? Deer or people?
Three years ago a lady made a plea in The Citizen for someone to do something about all the deer posing a hazard on...
Deer solution: Dart and relocate
I have been a Fayetteville resident most of my life and I am writing to you today to discuss the rising deer population issue...
Budget blown by pay hike, PTC spends reserve to pay for it
When you write a check for your annual property taxes this month, remember the amount is higher than it should or needs to be...
Commissioner Brown: Conserve water, vote in survey
I have two ways that you can be of great service to your community.
First, Fayette County and the rest of Georgia are progressing into...
It’s time to embrace military families
It happens every four years. People line up on both sides of the fence, while others sit right on top of it. But there...
Let’s get some bike racks in Fayetteville
My name is Kaci Schram; I am a resident in the city of Fayetteville and have noticed an issue that the city possesses. Fayetteville...
Rosemary Lynne Owings Tait, of Peachtree City
Rosemary Lynne Owings Tait was promoted to glory on November 3, 2016.
Rosemary Lynne Owings Tait, affectionately known as Lynne, was a woman of nuance:...
Allen Jones of Peachtree City
Mr. Allen Jones of Peachtree City passed away November 4, 2016.
He is survived by his sons, Kelly Jones of Sharpsburg; Steve Jones and his...
Ricky E. Lynch, of Newnan
Ricky E. Lynch, of Newnan, Ga., passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the age of 62.
Ricky was born on December 27, 1953...
Jewel Faye Swygert, 77, of Fayetteville
Jewel Faye Swygert, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away November 6, 2016. She was born to Walter Hall and Mary E. McMurray in Columbia, S.C....
David Bidmead, of Peachtree City
David Bidmead, of Peachtree City, passed away on October 14, 2016. He was born in Boston, Mass.
He worked for Northeast Air Lines in Boston....
Pauline Black Wise, age 98, of Peachtree City
Pauline Black Wise, 98 years old, resident of Peachtree City and formerly of East Point, Ga., passed away on October 29, 2016.
She is survived...
More on Kenny Melear
It would not be fair to Kenny Melear to just talk about what he did for me. What he did for the county is...
Why is this presidential race even close?
The under-statement of the year is that this election season has been a difficult one. Many people look at the two presidential candidates and...
Coweta Pets of the Week
Woody is a wonderful pointer mix who is neutered, heartworm negative and up to date on rabies vaccinations. He is laid-back, well-mannered and eager...
Dixie Wing sets Heritage Days for April
Salute the Greatest Generation and celebrate all things 1940s during the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing 14th annual “WWII Heritage Days” scheduled for...
GOP dinner Nov. 11
The Fayette County Republican Party is honoring veterans by hosting a dinner Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Event Center, 174 North...
HFH group in Veterans Day parade
A Veterans Day parade is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11, at 9:30 a.m. beginning at Court Square in downtown Newnan.
Members of Newnan Coweta Habitat...
Flat Rock band stands out
The Flat Rock Middle School Symphonic Band, led by band director Matthew Price, submitted recordings throughout the Southeast and were chosen to represent the...
District recognized for farm-to-school efforts
The Fayette County School System has received its second consecutive Golden Radish Award for its farm to school achievements.
The school system received the 2016...
Info meeting set for foster ministry
An informational meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 3260 Hwy. 16 East in Sharpsburg, regarding a new...
Transportation Committee to meet
County officials have announced that the Fayette County Transportation Committee will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the...
Genealogy info at Dec. 12 meeting
“Climbing the Family Tree” is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh...
Information for caregivers Dec. 8
“A Caregiver’s Guide” is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center...
Pye promoted to assistant police chief
The newly created position of assistant chief of police in Peachtree City is held by former Capt. Stan Pye, who has served in various...
Fun at fall festival
Five-year-old Tyrone resident Avi Majumdar and mom Chabby were just two of the many people attending the Tyrone Fall Festival on Oct. 31 at...
Former athletic director gets probation, fine for 2013 financial crimes
Former Fayette County High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Darren A. Handley had his day in Fayette County Superior Court on Nov. 2....
Award-winning kids
These Kedron Elementary School students recently received Best Effort awards. Pictured, from left in front, are Mari Hegrenes, Ella Weldon, Marlee Guest, Violet Lopez,...
Three finalists emerge for Senoia’s top job
It’s down to three candidates for the Senoia city manager’s position.
The city of Senoia has actively been pursing candidates since former City Manager Richard...
Rumble strips set for Rockaway
The first of several upcoming traffic improvements to Rockaway Road in Senoia was approved Nov. 1 by the Coweta County Commission.
The commission approved a...
Two burglaries reported
The period of Oct. 25-31 came with two burglaries in unincorporated Fayette County.
One of the burglaries was reported on Oct. 26 on Ga. Highway...
New grocery chain is eyeing east Coweta
German grocery chain Lidl wants to build a store on Ga. Highway 34 East at Thomas Crossroads. That day may come, but there is...
Friday night HS football scores – Nov. 4
East Coweta 28, Newnan 0
Mays 42, Northgate 27
Starr’s Mill 35, Fayette County 21
Whitewater 49, McIntosh 24
Sandy Creek 34, Central-Carroll 0
ELCA 49, Landmark 0
Holy Innocents...
This coming election
Somewhere around 50 percent, give or take a few percentage points, of people who are of eligible voting age will vote in a presidential...
