Let’s Go Pickleball proudly announces the opening of its expansive 53,000-square-foot indoor pickleball facility in Peachtree City, GA. This state-of-the-art venue, located conveniently at Hwy 74 and Moba Dr., marks a significant milestone for the sport of pickleball in the region.
Designed exclusively for pickleball enthusiasts, the facility boasts 20 dedicated “cushioned” courts optimized for gameplay and spectator enjoyment. Members...
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has approved a memorandum of understanding between the county, the Fayette County Youth Soccer League and U.S. Soccer that will enhance five fields at McCurry Park South in Fayetteville, as well as make upgrades to current facilities and field equipment.
U.S. Soccer expects this to be the first of many community projects in Fayette...
The Fayette County Commission meets with an abbreviated agenda this Thursday, August 8 at 5 p.m. that includes approval of four property tax refunds. Here's that agenda:
Effective last week, the City of Fayetteville has increased utility rates for water, sewer, and stormwater to cover increased costs related to those utilities.
“Costs have increased across the board for maintaining and operating these utilities,” said Public Services Director Chris Hindman, “including materials, fuel, and electricity.”
Hindman noted that many of the city’s water and sewer lines are over 60...
Just as I was preparing to finalize my column for the week, Governor Kemp declared a State of Emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Debby. I thought it might be a good idea to preempt my planned column to provide some thoughts about emergency preparedness. Just last week, a storm blew down some of our trees and took out...
Yes, it’s that time of year again, back-to-school. And it’s that time of year again, back-to-school prayers. Please know that I’m praying for all of you currently in the rigors of teaching and learning. As you get your school clothes and supplies ready to go, I believe it is even more important to start the year off with prayers...
Arhaus, a leader in artisan-crafted furniture and home décor, announces the opening of its new 7,085 square-foot Studio at The Avenue Peachtree City.
Arhaus promises an inspiring destination for high-quality furniture and home décor alongside the center’s shopping, dining and entertainment offerings. Arhaus’ Peachtree City Studio marks the brand’s first Design Studio in Georgia and is the third Arhaus location...
William (Bill) Arthur Scheid (77), of Peachtree City, Georgia, passed away on July 31, 2024.
William, fondly known as “Bill”, was born to Lloyd and Dorothy Scheid, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Bill’s loving spirit as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend is carried on by his wife of 49 years, Kathy Scheid; their loving daughters, Jennifer (Jeremy) Dominick...
If you’re a regular reader of this column, then you know most of the stories are from a life lived long ago. It was a simpler time when my three brothers, The Sister and I spent seven magical years growing up on that old familiar street not so far away called Flamingo. Other stories come from my general observations...
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Stop by the Historic Fayette Depot for the Meet & Greet event with your Fayette County Local Democratic Candidates on Saturday, September 7.
Join us at the Fayette Depot, 250 E Lanier Ave, Fayetteville to meet the candidates, ask questions, and learn more about their platforms. This is a great opportunity to engage with the individuals who would...
FOSTER CARE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS are held every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Bloom Our Youth, 150 Marquis Dr., Fayetteville. Get your foster parenting questions answered at this free, no-commitment, casual, meeting. Speak directly with Bloom associates about the requirements and journey to becoming a Bloom foster family.
For more information, contact Shannon Hoy at s.hoy@bloomouryouth.org or call 770-461-7020.
NEW NEIGHBORS LEAGUE CLUB meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church (Fellowship Hall), 101 N Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Carol Jensen-Linton at 770-486-9116 or email CarolJL@bellsouth.net.
NEW NEIGHBORS LEAGUE CLUB meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church (Fellowship Hall), 101 N Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Carol Jensen-Linton at 770-486-9116 or email CarolJL@bellsouth.net.
Since December of 1996, I have written 1,434 columns as an opinion columnist for The Citizen (give or take a couple). That is close to the same number of sermons I have delivered during that same period.
Sometimes people will ask, either about the columns or the sermons, “How do you manage to think of what to do (write or...
Whether they admit it or not, many students out there, regardless of their age, have apprehensions about starting the first day of school — some more than others.
Growing up on that old familiar street not so far away called Flamingo, I fell squarely in the “more than others” group — except for the start of seventh grade (refer back...
I read Steve Brown’s column, “Who and what are the real threats to democracy?”. As usual, it was well written, but very one-sided. Every example he gave seemed to be oriented towards his view that Trump was very immoral, but a good leader whose policies were positive.
I do not believe the facts back that conclusion. I have been involved...
Fayette County is a wonderful place to live, but too often our residents struggle to find relevant and timely information about county happenings. Many of us have experienced the frustration of navigating an outdated website or searching through sparse social media updates, only to be left with more questions than answers. Compared to other Metro Atlanta counties, our digital...
Behind the scenes, custodians get Fayette County schools up and running so students can thrive in a clean and safe environment. Harold Sullivan, Facilities Supervisor for Fayette County Public Schools, leads a crew of 130 working to keep school system buildings running smoothly.
“We’re the first ones here in the mornings to open the building up, making sure they’re clean...
The other day, someone asked me, “Joe, what are the three most important things to consider when marketing my business? I mean, how do I convince people to buy from me?” I thought about it for a few seconds and replied, “Marketing is simply communications designed to promote something. It’s a lot like having a personal conversation with someone,...
With our children starting another school year in a few days, its time to review an important law that will help keep our children safe — There is no parking within thirty feet of a bus stop. (OCGA Chapter 6 Article 10 Part 1 Sec 40-6-203).
While we do not want our children to get wet or be cold while...
I was sitting with a small group, and someone looking at his phone blurted out, “Trump was shot in Pennsylvania!” The person sitting across from me said, “Good.”
At first, I was shocked. Later, I was disheartened.
What happens when people you have known for years advocate violence, censorship, or intimidation to achieve a desired conclusion? Do those means justify any...
Fayette County NAACP Youth Council Meetings are held every fourth Sunday at the Olivet Church of Christ, 877 Highway 314 North in Fayetteville at 4 p.m.
The purpose of the Youth Council is to inform youth between the ages of 13 and 25, of their rights as citizens; how to advance their economic, educational, social, and political status, enhance harmonious...
Several years ago, while serving in North Georgia, I made visits one hot spring afternoon. I drove to the home of a lady who visited the previous Sunday. She lived a mile or two off the main highway.
I located her house, knocked on her door, and no one answered. I left my card with a note, returned to my...
A new school year is nearly here! The 2024-25 year begins on Monday, August 5, and Fayette County Public Schools is ready to roll.
New Leaders for New Year
There will be 10 new principals this fall:
Cleveland Elementary — Alison Staggs, previously Cleveland Elementary assistant principal
Fayette LIFE Academy — Andrea Cherry-Lee, previously Fayette County High assistant principal
Fayetteville Elementary — Andrew Freeman,...
The Month of August means “back to school” and “back to work” for many, but it also means the City of Fayetteville ramps back up with a calendar full of events including concerts, fitness events, National Night Out, a movie night, and a huge soccer + music festival.
Leading the way is the legendary Uncle Kracker in concert at The...
Country Fried Creative (CFC), a local marketing agency based in Peachtree City, has partnered with Georgia State University (GSU) to conduct AI marketing research aimed at enhancing restaurant operations. The research project, led by Country Fried Creative owner Joe Domaleski, MBA, and GSU data science intern Vinay Revanuru, MS, uses advanced data analysis and AI machine learning techniques to...
Amber Arline Wolfe, age 62, of Tyrone, Georgia, passed away on July 23, 2024. She was born on November 25, 1961, in Decatur, Georgia.
Amber dedicated 30 years of her professional life as an office manager in the office products industry starting with Capitol Office Supply and completing her career at Office Max. Her commitment to her work was a...
FOSTER CARE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS are held every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Bloom Our Youth, 150 Marquis Dr., Fayetteville. Get your foster parenting questions answered at this free, no-commitment, casual, meeting. Speak directly with Bloom associates about the requirements and journey to becoming a Bloom foster family.
For more information, contact Shannon Hoy at s.hoy@bloomouryouth.org or call 770-461-7020.
The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) announced that Fayetteville Police Chief Scott Gray was sworn in as the GACP President on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Savannah.
Chief Gray is a 31-year police veteran and has served as the Fayetteville Police Chief for the past seven years. Prior to assuming command of the Fayetteville Police Department, he served...
It’s going to be an interesting election. On the Republican side, former President Donald Trump, in spite of, or perhaps because of, numerous court cases and convictions, is not only the nominee for his party but has managed to be the frontrunner in the upcoming election. At least so far.
His vice-presidential choice, to the surprise of many, is Ohio...
For many kids out there, school starts back next week. Some are looking forward to it, others are dreading it. But there once was a blonde-headed boy, a long, long time ago who had been looking forward to this day for years.
Walking through the woods early in the morning to an old familiar elementary school not so far away...
A support group for men with prostate cancer and their families meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. The group, which is intended to share information and enhance prostate cancer understanding, meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
Call 770.632.2898 for more information.
I read a rumor in the past several hours. The rumor was that certain persons (the infamous “they”) were letting the public know that at a certain meeting scheduled for this coming Thursday at 5 p.m., the public would be told that written county policy about citizens speaking to their elected representatives would be changed.
Supposedly, (1) no candidates for...
