Six Reasons to Memorize Scripture
Studies show that our brains shrink as we grow older. Anne Ravndal, a neuroscientist at the University of Oslo, Norway, and an international team of researchers pulled together more than […]
Sharon Diane Eckhardt, 71
Sharon Diane Eckhardt, 71, of Peachtree City, Georgia passed away at Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. Sharon was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada on March 14th, 1954
Fayetteville Police Investigate Suspected Murder-Suicide
Fayetteville police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after three people were found dead in a home near Favor Road on Saturday morning. According to the Fayetteville Public Safety Department, officers
Patricia Brannon, 85
Patricia Ann Brannon, age 85 of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at her home. Patricia was born on July 20, 1940. Her parents, Thomas Milton Biggs and
Where Laughter Fades, But Souls Remain: “Carnival of the Cursed” Returns to Fayetteville This Halloween
Terror returns to Fayetteville on October 30th as The Forest School unveils its second-ever haunted house: Carnival of the Cursed. This year’s attraction promises even more spine-chilling scares, immersive environments,
Congressman Jack rallies Republicans to vote for Fitz Johnson
U.S. Rep. Brian Jack joined Republican Public Service Commissioner Fitz Johnson Friday morning for a Get Out The Vote rally in Peachtree City. After casting his ballot, Jack encourage his
Three Generations of Triche Family Lead Basketball Team to Championship Win
A Peachtree City basketball team’s championship win became a family milestone when three generations of the Triche family shared the court together — one as a player, two as coaches.
There’s Something About Mary
Thirty-five years ago this fall, I sat in Dr. James Tabor’s New Testament class at UNC Charlotte. I was able to get into his class as a freshman because he hadn’t yet developed a reputation having
Edith Elizabeth Worrell, 71
Edith (“Edie”) Elizabeth Worrell, the beloved first-born to George and Betty Worrell, was welcomed into the world in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 19th, 1954. As the eldest of five
Starr’s Mill samples French wedding confection
Starr’s Mill High students got a taste of French culture, or French wedding pastries to be specific. Students in Jill Snelgrove’s AP French and French 4 classes were tasked with
Bus safety starts with you
When you see a school bus with flashing yellow lights, stop. Lives are at stake. School buses turn on their yellow lights within 200 feet of a scheduled stop. When you
Spring Hill families gather for movie night fun
The Spring Hill Elementary PTO hosted a festive Family Movie Night that brought out more than 200 parents, students, and community members for an unforgettable evening of fun. The school’s
Michael wins Special Needs Transportation Award
Katherine Michael, Special Needs Route Supervisor for Fayette County Public Schools, has been honored with the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Special Needs Transportation Award. The award, sponsored by
Coweta Community Foundation announces new name: Caring Communities Foundation
Rebrand reflects regional expansion, donor stewardship, and continued commitment to local giving After more than 25 years of serving Coweta County through philanthropy and community partnerships, the Coweta Community Foundation
When the People’s House Becomes a Palace of Power
I remember walking through Bucharest with my mother one afternoon when I was a child. The air smelled of dust and diesel. Streets once shaded by gardens and lined with
McIntosh Volleyball wins, headed to Final Four this weekend
McIntosh’s winning volleyball team cruised through the Elite Eight on Oct. 22, beating the South Effingham Mustangs in straight sets, 3-0. The Chiefs won a close first set, 25-20, then
Tyrone Student Wins National Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship
Tyrone eighth grader Drake Prater has been awarded the prestigious Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship, a national merit-based program that supports gifted students with full high school tuition at the school
Hosting with Grace (The Fine Print of Thanksgiving Etiquette)
Once the invitations are out, the real hosting begins. From setting the tone to managing leftovers, here’s how to make your Thanksgiving gathering as comfortable as it is memorable—without losing
Add Some Fall Fun with Pumpkin Planters
Are your summer containers looking bedraggled and ready to give up the ghost as temperatures continue to cool? Why not spruce up your outside space with some color and fun
Fayette County BOE Doesn’t Understand the Assignment
Fayette County Schools continues to face a growing crisis in its Exceptional Children’s Services (ECS) program — and district leadership doesn’t understand the assignment. As of last Friday, there were
The Spark Is Here In Fayette County
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” — Plutarch Entrepreneurship usually begins as a small spark, and that spark lives in the
Talking Southern – Brooks Brunswick Stew
This column really isn’t about Southern language – it’s about a delectable Southern foodstuff with a long and storied history that is so delicious it launches your compiler
Citizen of the Week: Trisha Lee
Congratulations to Citizen of the Week: Trisha Lee! Trisha Lee, founder of She’s My Sister South Atlanta, has transformed personal conviction into a powerful community movement—offering hope and healing to
Trader Joe’s to Open Peachtree City Location October 27
A long-awaited Trader Joe’s store will open in Peachtree City on Monday, October 27, marking the grocery chain’s first location south of Atlanta. Located at 258 City Circle in The
LOVE A PARTY? BROOKS IS HAVING A BIGGUN ON SATURDAY, OCT. 25!
In town council a couple of years ago, Brooks’s mayor mentioned that the 60th Anniversary of the town’s re-chartering would take place as 2024 rolled into 2025. He
Get a Pet of the Week: Wybie, A Sweet Senior Needing a Soft Landing
Wybie is a beautiful long-haired calico, about 10 years old, with a heart as warm as her autumn-colored coat. She was found wandering a residential neighborhood, clearly longing for the
Local Peachtree City REALTOR® Shares What It Means to Be Rooted in Georgia in Statewide Campaign
For Kay McInroe, being a REALTOR® isn’t just about helping people find properties — it’s about helping them find home and community. That’s why Georgia REALTORS® (GAR) chose Kay, a
Family escapes Peachtree City house fire unharmed
According to news reports by Atlanta’s Fox 5, a Peachtree City family is safe after an early morning fire destroyed their two-story home on St. Magnus Court in the Interlochen
Athletes of the Week – October 20, 2025
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
The Bridal and Business Fair — Building Community, One Event at a Time
What’s up, my Eaters! I hope you are all well. If I’m honest, this week didn’t start off that great. But sometimes life and business require us to keep our
Huddleston students highlight important Hispanic Americans
As a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, students at Huddleston Elementary researched and made posters highlighting influential historical figures. Over the course of three weeks, Jana Snow’s 2nd grade class worked
David Ballard launches book thriller: The Order of Virtue
Georgia attorney and University of Georgia alumnus David Ballard has published The Order of Virtue, a gripping historical thriller that explores the University of Georgia’s influential Gridiron Secret Society — rumored
Give Blood & Receive a $10 Gift Card and more!
The next Red Cross Blood Drive, sponsored by The Optimist Club of Senoia and the Senoia United Methodist Church, will be on November 3rd, 2025, from 1 – 6 pm
FAYETTE COUNTY OFFICIALS RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY
ACCG Awards Education Certificates to Six County Leaders ATLANTA, Ga. (October 21, 2025) – The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association) honored six Fayette County officials with