Pledging allegiance
Fifth grade students from Huddleston Elementary led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Fayette County Board of Education meeting on Mar. 16. The students are, from left, Meghan Keirn, Mikhaila […]
Education, Peachtree City
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Local DAR chapter installs “Heroines of the American Revolution” display at PTC library
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Fayette-Starr’s Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed a display in the Children’s department of the Peachtree City Library. The
Community, Fayetteville
Edgefield Baptist yard sale, fish fry benefits Relay for Life
Edgefield Baptist Church will be hosting a yard sale and fish fry on Saturday, March 27, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the George Porter Fellowship Hall located at
City, Peachtree City
1 lane to be closed on Wisdom Rd. starting Monday
Starting Monday there will be intermittent single lane closures on part of Wisdom Road as contractors start working on a stormwater project across from Peachtree City Elementary School and Riley
Columnists
I never saw it coming
“Hey, Dave, would you be willing to help test my first group of students?” The request came in the early 1980s from a fellow karate instructor who was teaching his
Columnists
Head voice
The problem with most relationships is that men don’t use their brains before they speak. Some women will say most men don’t use their brains at all. I’m afraid I
Fayette County, Government
Great Google-ly deadline! Vote by March 26 on super-fast Internet in Fayette
Time is running out for residents to nominate Fayette County for a test-drive of super-fast Internet connections. Doing so can be done at Google’s request page – click on the
Newsmakers
Entries sought in Senoia photography competition
It is all about life’s simple pleasures. A call for entries has been posted for the juried photography competition “Simple Pleasures” that will be hosted by the Veranda Historic Bed
County, Coweta County
Coweta Commission approves doggie day camp in Sharpsburg
East Coweta residents needing a place board their dog will soon have the option of a doggie day camp. Coweta County commissioners last week approved a dog boarding and day
Fayette County, News
Fayette Senior Services gets transportation grant
Fayette Senior Services has been awarded a $97,000 transportation grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The funding will help the transportation voucher program for older adults and disabled persons. The
Fayette County, News
Friday deadline for Google high-speed trial nominations
Time is running out for residents to nominate Fayette County for the project. Doing so can be done via an online form available at https://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options and clicking on the button
Business
Fairburn considers regional baseball complex
The Fairburn City Council Monday night adopted a resolution for a proposal that, if approved by the board in the coming weeks, will lead to the development of a sports
County, Coweta County
Coweta approves intersection work at Lower F’ville and Hwy. 154
Much needed improvements are coming to the intersection of Lower Fayetteville Road and Ga. Highway 154. The Coweta County Commission last week unanimously approved a bid of nearly $700,000 for
Coweta County, Newsmakers
Palmetto officer nominated as TV show All-Star
Palmetto Police Sgt. Lee Gragg has been nominated for the America’s Most Wanted television show’s “All-Star” designation. A benefit motorcycle ride for the injured officer will be held Saturday. Sgt.
Your Say
PTC Curbside Recycling: where does it really go?
I’ve gotten this question a few times lately, and thought the reply was worth posting for all to see. First of all, if you are a Peachtree City resident, I
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Nancy Joan Spohn Dodd, 71, of Peachtree City
Nancy Joan Spohn Dodd, 71, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in her Peachtree City, Ga, home after a brave battle with cancer. It was her 38th wedding anniversary. Nancy was born
Board of Education, Fayette County
School board members Smith, Smola charge that local funds are being siphoned
Two members of the Fayette County Board of Education last week blamed part of their ongoing budget woes on tax dollars being diverted to less affluent Georgia counties. Chairwoman Terri
News, Peachtree City
Blockage leads to sewer spill at Lake Peachtree
A blockage in a sewer pipe Monday caused the spill of approximately 13,000 gallons into a creek that feeds directly into Lake Peachtree, which serves as a drinking water reservoir.
Crime, Fayetteville
Defendant gets life sentence for molestation
A former Union County man will serve two consecutive life sentences following his conviction today for molesting a 15-year-old girl. William Jacob Nutt, 23, was found guilty of aggravated child
Fayette County, Politics
Fayette: Ranked 7th most conservative-friendly in U.S.
You wouldn’t know it by counting the number of drivers occupying the left lanes on local roads, but Fayette County is one of the most right-leaning counties in the country,
Fayette County, Newsmakers
Church gives up its building; movie theater new ministry HQ
“I don’t care how many buses you’ve got or the size of your sanctuary. I don’t care how steep your steeple is …,” sang Don Francisco in “The Steeple Song.”
Local Voices
Dems pull biggest taxpayer heist in history
Courtesy of President Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Harry Reid and the Democrats in Congress (only Democrats, not one Republican), below are the new taxes you and I are facing
Local Voices
A nation numbed by Mammon
This column is intended mainly for the “Christian nation.” Some who do not subscribe to the Christian belief system and world-view, and some who do, may find what follows a
Columnists
Week 7 legislative update: Crossover Day coming soon
This past week the Georgia General Assembly convened for legislative days 25-27. With cross-over day (Day 30) looming, committee activity was incredibly busy this week with members seeking to move
Columnists
Inside school system promotion would be bad for taxpayers
I wish we had a sunscreen to prevent the harmful actions of government from burning us. At a recent public meeting, a local citizen actually stated she thought the Fayette
Columnists
The moral of the story
During those gray, cloud-filled days, figuratively and literally, I wasn’t exactly imprisoned but two years of consented captivity in the unfamiliar North was one of the greatest burdens my Southern
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Pfeifer: Brown wrong, never for mass transit
This is a response to Steve Brown’s article in last week’s Citizen. I did recently call Mr. Brown, and left him a message on his answering machine after a previous
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Possible solution to Fayette tax shortages
Let’s not worry about raising taxes, but let’s go back to the voters and give them the option of changing how our educational SPLOST funds are to be spent. Technology
Crime, Fayette County
Police reports Mar. 16-22
The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, March 16 –
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
PTC budget and tax increases: Taxpayers already doing more
I am writing in response to Peachtree City budget discussions as reported by The Citizen on March 17, 2010. Once again, I find myself in need of publicly thanking [Councilman]
County, Fayette County
Fayette to present latest version of 20-year transportation plan
Fayette County’s transportation plan for the next 20 years is nearing completion and the latest version will be presented to the public at a meeting Tuesday, March 30. Local officials
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Mayor, Council need to do more to grow new business revenue
Since the beginning of 2010 with new Mayor Don Haddix and City Council members coming on board, I have been listening to and reading their statements, as well as observing
Faith
Ask Father Paul 03/24/10
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Dear Father Paul: Did the resurrection of Christ really happen? What’s the proof? One of my professors says that the
Faith, Fayetteville
Lenten lunches continue at Fayetteville First Methodist
Lenten lunches will continue at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church each Thursday throughout Lent and will end with a lunch on April 1. All lunches will begin at 11:30 a.m.