Fayette Democratic Women meet Saturday
The Fayette Democratic Women will meet Saturday, Apr. 17 at 9 a.m. at El Reposo Mexican Restaurant, 100 Lexington Circle in Peachtree City. For more information visit our link on […]
Fayette County, Politics
Your Say
Peachtree City UPDATES – April 12
I apologize for missing last week, but here are some of the issues and activities in PTC this week: Where’s Nessie, the Glenloch Village Sign? If you’ve driven past the
Fayetteville, News
Juvenile Justice Forum at Sams Auditorium, Apr. 27
Prominent Georgia attorney and author J. Tom Morgan will present information that every parent and teen should know. He will be joined by a panel of local experts from the
Community, Fayetteville
Fayetteville resident to compete in Triathlon and Poker Run
Fayetteville resident and Safelite AutoGlass employee Mark Walker will travel to Las Vegas to compete alongside 150 colleagues from around the U.S. and across the globe in the inaugural Safelite
City, Peachtree City
McIntosh cart paths may become ‘no parking’ areas
Students who drive their golf carts to McIntosh High School may lose the ability to park along the cart paths just off school grounds. The Peachtree City Council will consider
Fayette County, News
Forum to address teen issues
Teenagers and their parents are invited to attend a free Juvenile Justice forum in Fayetteville Tuesday, April 27. Former DeKalb prosecutor J. Tom Morgan will share information about issues teens
Newsmakers
Family Day at Nature, Undisturbed coming April 24
Southern Conservation Trust, a community land trust, is hosting a Family Day on Saturday afternoon April 24 during Nature, Undisturbed, a nature photography exhibition at the Dogwood Gallery in Tyrone.
Fayette County, Police/Fire
Outdoor burning ban starts May 1
The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services wants to remind all residents and developers that the outdoor burning ban will go into effect beginning May 1. No outdoor
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Ms. Mary Jim McLelland of Fayetteville
Ms. Mary Jim McLelland of Fayetteville died April 10, 2010. Mary Jim was preceded in death by her daughter, Marianne McLelland Hudson, and her parents James D. and Bertie Lanier.
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Kay Garner, 63, of Sharpsburg
Kay Garner, 63, of Sharpsburg, formerly of Jonesboro, died April 11, 2010. She loved to cook for her family and their favorites were her chocolate chess pie and almond chicken.
Obituaries, Regional
Martha Ellen Barr Stilwell, 86, formerly of Peachtree City
Martha Ellen Barr Stilwell, daughter of Jesse and Ester Barr, age 86, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2010. Originally from Dyer, TN, Martha Ellen and her
Community, Peachtree City
Army Spec. George N. Hunt has graduated from basic combat training
Army Spec. George N. Hunt has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Mary K. Marshall, Fayetteville
Ms. Mary K. Marshall of Fayetteville passed away April 7, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Bartlett and husband Jack of Tyrone; son, Rick Booth of Fayetteville; sister,
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Mr. Max Howard Medert of Fayetteville, one of ‘Merrill’s Marauders’ in WWII
Mr. Max Howard Medert of Fayetteville passed away on April 10, 2010 at the age of 86. Max was a WWII Army veteran who proudly served as one of “Merrill’s
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Brenda Gail Johnston Wells of Fayetteville
Brenda Gail Johnston Wells of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital on April 9, 2010, three days after cancer surgery. She was predeceased by her parents, John and
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Douglas E. Hefty, 80, of Peachtree City
Douglas E. Hefty, 80, of Peachtree City, formerly of Marietta, died Thursday, April 8, 2010. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Chapel, Marietta,
Fayette County, Government
Ramsey, Chance: tax would prevent hospitals from closing
A proposal to enact a 1.45 percent patient revenue tax on Georgia hospitals for three years was necessary to prevent rural hospitals from closing, according to Republican Rep. Matt Ramsey
Community, Fayette County
Sparrow of Honor Flight Fayette honored by DAR
Gail Sparrow was recently honored by the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution by being named the 2009 Community Service Award recipient. According to Sparrow, Honor Flight Fayette
Board of Education, Fayette County
Fayette School Board moves closer to decision on furloughs
The Fayette County Board of Education Tuesday will discuss whether to impose additional unpaid furlough days for school employees to offset further state funding cuts. School board members previously said
City, Peachtree City
PTC might keep voice control for pets
It looks like Peachtree City’s voice control option for animal control just might stay after all. City staff has withdrawn a recommendation to adopt a leash requirement, in part because
Crime, Fayette County
Deputies arrest 1 for breaking into S. Fayette home
One man is in custody after breaking into a south Fayette home in the Wildwood Estates subdivision around 1 a.m. Sunday morning, The Citizen has learned. The intruder, who was
News
Army lieutenant from Tyrone dies in IED blast in northern Iraq
Army 1st Lt. Robert Collins of Tyrone died Wednesday in Iraq when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device, military officials said. His funeral will be at 10
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
Volunteers from Erin’s Fight clean up PTC dump site
A local group dedicated to raising money to combat Multiple Sclerosis last weekend turned its energy to a massive cleanup project with Keep Peachtree City Beautiful. Erin’s Fight put its
Obituaries, Regional
King William McElwaney, III, 67, of Jupiter, Fla.
King William McElwaney, III, 67, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at his residence. Born in Atlanta, Ga., he had been a resident of Jupiter
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Angelina (Angie) Soldovere, 68, of Peachtree City
Angelina (Angie) Soldovere, 68, of Peachtree City, GA died peacefully with her family by her side on April 8, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. She was a sweet,
City, Peachtree City
PTC may send voice control to doghouse
A proposal to require pets to be leashed on city streets and cart paths will be discussed by the Peachtree City Council Monday night. No formal vote is anticipated, but
City, Peachtree City
Potential cell tower locations to be reviewed Monday
In a workshop meeting Monday night, the Peachtree City Council will be presented with details on the exact parcels in the city which qualify for a new cell phone tower.
Newsmakers, Peachtree City
PTC family gets ‘Backyard Blitz’ improvement
It was nothing short of a picturesque make-over in the backyard of Tim and Kim Ruck in Peachtree City. The transformation of the Ruck’s backyard last week into a suburban
Peachtree City, Police/Fire
No cause determined for Lanyard Bend fire
Peachtree City fire investigators have wrapped up their investigation into a fire that nearly claimed the lives of a Peachtree City family last week. The fire marshal has ruled that
Community, Fayette County
Miss Sandy Creek pageant set for April 17
The annual Miss Sandy Creek Pageant will be held on Saturday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Sandy Creek High School Patriot Hall. Tickets are $7 in advance and
City, Peachtree City
PTC residents: check your mailbox for stormwater bill
The annual stormwater utility bills have been mailed to Peachtree City residents, city officials said this week. Residential stormwater bills range between $32 and $72 a year depending on the
Crime, Tyrone
Tyrone police reports 4-10-10
The following arrests were made by Tyrone Police between March 4 – April 8. Those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. Rodrick Rashad Anthony, 21, for attempting
Peachtree City
PTC wants businesses involved in opening Hwy. 54 cart bridge over railroad
Perhaps as early as next week, Peachtree City officials will host a grand opening event for the cart path bridge spanning the CSX railroad tracks along Ga. Highway 54 west.
Community, Peachtree City
PTC yard and garden show cancelled
The annual Spring Yard and Garden Show, hosted by Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department, that was scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 24, has been cancelled. “Due to the lack