Dr. Thomas T. Williams, 85, of Peachtree City
Dr. Thomas T. Williams, 85, of Peachtree City, GA died April 8, 2010. Dr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Williams. He is survived by a daughter […]
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Newsmakers
Tea Partiers turn out in force in PTC
Drake Field near Peachtree City Hall on April 15 drew an estimated 1,800 people for the Tax Day Tea Party sponsored by the Fayette County-based South Atlanta Tea Party Patriots.
City, Peachtree City
New rules in play for PTC vacant homes
With Peachtree City not immune to the national housing crisis and some homes going vacant for months on end, the city is preparing a way to keep track of such
City, Peachtree City
CSX path bridge may open next weekend
The cart path bridge spanning the CSX railroad track on Ga. Highway 54 West could open as soon as next weekend, according to City Manager Bernie McMullen. The contractor is
City, Peachtree City
PTC gets job recruiting help
Thanks to the efforts of the Peachtree City Councilman Doug Sturbaum, the city has a significant lure in its tackle box to reel in more jobs. The city’s request to
City, Peachtree City
PTC OK’s “no parking” off McIntosh paths
Starting in the fall, some McIntosh High School students will have to find a better place to park their golf carts. The hope is that the school will be able
Board of Education, Coweta County
Coweta school system files suit over charter school
The Coweta County School System has joined the ranks of a handful of other systems around the state in filing a lawsuit against the Georgia Charter School Commission (GCSC) and
County, Coweta County
New bridge approved on Luther Bailey Road
Residents of southeast Coweta County will soon see bridge replacement work beginning over Dead Oak Creek on Luther Bailey Road. Coweta commissioners last week gave unanimous approval to the project,
Coweta County, Newsmakers
Historic courthouse on track for summer completion
The rehabilitation of the landmark 1904 Coweta County Courthouse is on schedule for completion sometime this summer. Coweta County commissioners April 6 authorized several work orders for the $6.284 million
Newsmakers
Aire Traffic jams for local fundraiser
The annual Race for Riley fundraiser for the Joseph Sams School in Fayetteville has a new participant this year. The Florida-based group Aire Traffic played for more than 250 people
Newsmakers, Senoia
The bus stops here
Senoia was one of nine stops on this year’s Georgia Cities “2010 Heart and Soul Tour” Wednesday morning. Business leaders, developers and state representatives arrived in the the city’s historic
City, Newnan
Newnan and the Carnegie honored by the Georgia Trust
The City of Newnan and the Carnegie has received the award for Excellence in Rehabilitation from The Georgia Trust. The award was presented April 9 during The Georgia Trust’s Spring
Coweta County, Newsmakers
Armchair Travelers bring a “Taste of South Africa” to the Carnegie
Travel to South Africa through the Carnegie’s newest series ‘Armchair Travelers.’ The series speaker for the month of April is Denise Best. “I am excited at the opportunity of providing
City, Coweta County
Newnan celebrates “Georgia Cities Week”
The City of Newnan will celebrate “Georgia Cities Week” April 18–24 by sponsoring a variety of activities for the whole family. The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities Week is
Coweta County, Newsmakers
Saint Joseph’s and Piedmont Healthcare explore joint operating company
Saint Joseph’s Health System and Piedmont Healthcare on April 9 announced the signing of a letter agreement to enter exclusive negotiations to create a new partnership in the form of
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Fayette honors Lt. Robert Collins
Fayette folks turned out in droves Thursday afternoon — lining the highways with colorful flags and mournful hearts — welcoming home Army Lt. Robert Collins. Click here for our galley
Crime, Peachtree City
PTC teenager charged with damaging vehicles
A 15 year-old Peachtree City resident has been charged with damaging nine vehicles in the Peachtree Station Circle Apartment complex. During the overnight hours on April 12 the police department received
City, Peachtree City
PTC’s potential tower locations revealed
Three cellphone companies wanting to erect new towers in seven different residential areas of Peachtree City don’t have many locations to choose from, thanks to the city’s existing regulations. The
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Earth Day activities Saturday in Tyrone
The annual celebration of Earth Day in Fayette County is around the corner. And the event is many things to many people. Perhaps as much as anything it is the
Politics, Regional
Perdue bypasses top lawman, taps special atty. gen. for health lawsuit
Gov. Sonny Perdue announced Tuesday that he is appointing Frank C. Jones as the pro bono special attorney general to direct Georgia’s participation in challenging the federal healthcare legislation recently
Faith
Is living water what you’re thirsty for?
Our family is on the downhill stretch of preparing for my daughter Ruth’s wedding. There are still last minute tasks, but we’re seeing the light at the end of the
Faith, Fayette County
Exodus remembered at local Passover Seder
It was an annual event that remembers the escape from physical and mental bondage and the freedom that resulted after the Exodus more than three millennia ago. Twenty-nine women and
Coweta County, Faith
Russ Breault to present ‘Shroud of Turin Mystery Tour’ at Trinity Fellowship Saturday
The Shroud of Turin Mystery Tour is coming to Trinity Fellowship on Saturday, April 17 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The highly acclaimed multi-media presentation will be held in the
Faith, Regional
Children will participate in Earth Day events at St.Andrew’s
Saint Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church Day School children and the Sunday School children will plant three trees this week to celebrate Earth Day. The Sunday School children will
Faith, Fayetteville
Mary Lou Miller will speak at Brooks UMC this Friday
All Ladies of the community are invited to a Ladies’ Coffee House at Brooks United Methodist Church Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Mary Lou Miller will be the guest
Faith, Regional
Grantville’s old-time gospel sings return to twice a month
Southern Country Gospel Singing at Grantville’s renovated Railroad Freight Depot for 2010 has returned to two Sings on each month — the fourth Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday night,
Faith, Regional
Religion Briefs 04/14/10
Bethany plans yard sale Bethany United Methodist Church will have a yard sale Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. Bethany is
Engagements, Fayetteville
Chancey-Bowen
Dr. and Mrs. David L. Chancey of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Erin Chancey, to Andrew Ernest Bowen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest O. Bowen, also
Engagements, Fayetteville
Dickerson-Ross
Robert S. Dickerson Jr. of Carrollton announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of his daughter, Jennifer Lauren Dickerson, to Raymond Dwayne Ross, son of Ron and Glenna Ross of Fayetteville.
Engagements, Peachtree City
Shirley-Verhine
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Edward Shirley of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Allison Shirley, to Robert James Verhine, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Everett Verhine
Regional, Weddings
Ginn-Barnes
Allison Leigh Ginn and Kiley Preston Barnes were married in an outdoor wedding at the Foundation Ranch in Anniston, Ala. on Nov. 21, 2009. Judge Ryan Robertson was the officiant.
Board of Education, Fayette County
Fayette BOE to employees: no more furlough days this year
It took little discussion Tuesday night for the Fayette County Board of Education (BOE) to vote unanimously to forego imposing any additional furlough days on school system employees for the
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Lt. Collins to arrive noon Thursday; procession route here
A military plane carrying fallen soldier Lt. Robert Collins of Tyrone is scheduled to touch down at Falcon Field Airport in Peachtree City noon Thursday, The Citizen has learned. Following
County, Fayette County
Opponents of West Bypass seek review by Army Corps of Engineers
The Fayette County government on March 8 submitted a federal Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit request pertaining to streams and wetlands that will have to be crossed with the