On an ordinary August morning, Melodie Woods stepped into the shower—one of the few quiet moments she still has in a life shaped entirely around caring for her husband, Wesley. […]
If you are expecting company this holiday season and wondering where to take family and friends, why not consider some of the beautiful public gardens in our area, all decked
Dear Margar-etiquette, Every holiday season my phone lights up with giant group text threads—sometimes full of people that are not even in my contacts. One “Happy Holidays!” suddenly becomes dozens
Program Awards Students Exploring Environmental-Focused Educational Programs ATLANTA (Dec. 4, 2025) – The Georgia Brownfield Association announces the second annual Darahyl Dennis Scholarship is now accepting applications through Friday, Feb. 13,
Members of the Flat Creek Congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints gathered on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 for their Christmas service project. Women, young women and
Senoia, GA — New Hope Baptist Church is honored to host its second annual Christmas Store, a community-driven initiative designed to bring dignity, joy, and tangible support to families across
At a recent national convention in a non-Southern city, your compiler was asked by a delegate with a nasal, northeastern accent what time it was, and he answered
Lately, our Monday mornings have begun with something new at The Nexus: meditation. The kind you can do in jeans, at a desk, or in a chair before the first
A Peachtree City man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for his role in a Medicare fraud conspiracy involving unnecessary genetic testing, according to the U.S.
Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) is proud to announce that Public Information Officer Melinda Berry-Dreisbach has earned three IABC Atlanta Golden Flame Awards, including Gold awards in Communications Management for the Meet Mr. Ted and Launching Launch Fayette
In an extraordinary act of selflessness, Amy Jenkins didn’t hesitate to say yes when she saw someone in need—someone she hadn’t even met yet. The Fayetteville resident and wife of
The Citizen is proud to feature exceptional student-athletes from across our community each week. Whether they’re leading their teams to victory, showing strong character on and off the field, or
Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Kippenberger, 89, of Peachtree City, GA, died peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She was a beloved mother,
Town Square Playhouse will open the stage premiere of Together Again at Christmas, a new original holiday play by local playwright Tasha Smith, with three performances this weekend in Fayetteville. The
What is up, my Eaters! I hope you are all well. This week we’re talking collard greens and all I learned from an Old Southern Black Lady. Before we get
Applications are now open for the 2026 National Civics Bee®, and students in Coweta and Fayette counties have until February 3, 2026, to submit their entries. The annual competition invites
Winter is a magical season filled with family, friends, and festive fun! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or simply enjoy the holiday spirit, there are wonderful traditions and local
Festive race supports Piedmont Fayette Cancer Wellness Programs Fayetteville, Ga. (November 20, 2025) – The Town at Trilith will welcome runners and walkers Saturday, December 13, for the second annual Trilith
Fayette-Starr’s Mill Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meets the first Tuesday of the month, September through May, at 6:30 p.m. Meetings include
Fayette-Starr’s Mill Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meets the first Tuesday of the month, September through May, at 6:30 p.m. Meetings include
Fayette County is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned official website, created to offer residents a more accessible, user-friendly, and efficient online experience. The upgraded website, FayetteCountyGA.gov, features
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger today applauded the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for vacating a lower-court ruling and restoring proper legal standards in the
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is backing a bipartisan bill to strengthen support for disabled Georgia veterans and their families. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the Helping Heroes Act to expand supportive
Piedmont Fayette Hospital will begin construction of a new patient tower in early 2026 and will need additional volunteers to help patients and visitors navigate the campus. And in a
The Peachtree Wind Ensemble will present two free holiday concerts next month at McIntosh High School, inviting the community to enjoy an afternoon of Christmas music performed by local musicians.
In an edition of Bill Keane’s popular comic strip, “Family Circus,” young Billy sees many of the ads displayed during this time of year. “Don’t forget the candy!” “Don’t forget
When someone buying groceries at the Arbor Springs Publix in Newnan casually picked up a Mega Millions ticket a few weeks back, they probably expected milk, bread, and maybe a
Burch is a gentle 3-year-old girl with a calm, friendly nature and a warm demeanor. A 45-pound low-rider, she’s a great medium size and a breeze to walk. Burch loves
’Tis the season to exchange gifts, and I am spectacularly terrible at this enterprise. Not mildly inept—comically inept. I’m unimaginative when selecting gifts for others, and I am unconvincing when
If you’re reading this column, you’ve made it! The Christmas season has officially begun! Now some of you started the season even before buying that Thanksgiving turkey. Others started the
On Tuesday November 25, 2025, we unexpectedly lost our sister Mary-Beth Laprise at the young age of 64. She was a simple, private person, who cared for others, had a
The Fayette County School Nutrition Program has received the Georgia Farm to School Award for the 2024–2025 school year. This recognition—presented by the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) has raised over $30 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993. These
Golfers across Fayette County say steep new membership dues from Invited (formerly ClubCorp) are cutting access, raising costs, and disrupting decades-old traditions. Several members described the increases as a case
