The Peachtree City Council is being asked to allow 12 new townhome units to be built without fire sprinklers as required by a city ordinance adopted in March 2008. Marksmen […]
State School Superintendent Kathy Cox is worried about state budget cuts that would result in a shorter required school year. A large portion of the state budget, more so than
Whether you suffer through a two-hour commute to work, worry about MARTA’s future, or need a better option than driving to get from one end of the state to the
Kay Jones’ parents were flipping channels after the earthquake in Haiti and she asked them to stop on the coverage. She, like many, was struck by the devastation she saw
Congressional hearings on the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” (DADT) policy will soon be televised and will surely captivate a deeply divided nation. No matter which side of the debate
One Sunday morning I came breezing into Sunday School class, after having been out of town for a week. My sister grabbed me and hugged me tightly to welcome me
When Toyota President Akio Toyoda testified last week before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, an attitude was exposed that Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) correctly characterized as fostering
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, Feb. 23 –
Last year, I personally called the office of Fayette County School District Superintendent John DeCotis to determine if he would be affected by the 4.5 percent across-the-board pay cut that
To the Fayette County Board of Education: As a homeowner, business owner and voter in Fayette County, there is a matter that I feel you should know how I feel.
Richard Chappell, a retired employee of the Atlanta Wire Works who lives with his wife in Senoia, recently did something he had never done before: He bought a new Chevrolet
You don’t have to look far for information regarding our state’s budget crisis. Over the past two years, the General Assembly has had to reduce our state’s budget by almost
With regard to the ongoing “spirited” discussion centering around the national anthem as performed at the McIntosh/Starr’s Mill basketball game on Feb. 2, 2010, I was intrigued with the recent
Thank you for publishing the article, “A few donations needed to complete center” in your Feb. 23, 2010 edition of The Citizen. I would like to commend Square Foot Ministry
Dogwood Forest of Fayetteville joined over 200 advocates and Governor Sonny Purdue at the State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 8 to bring awareness to the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Advocates,
Fayette Senior Services will host its second annual “March for Meals,” a 1 Mile/5K Fun Walk/Run on Saturday, March 20 to benefit Fayette’s Meals On Wheels program. This year the
The Fayette County High School Hall of Fame Committee has selected its induction class of 2010. The members of this year’s induction class include six athletes/coaches and three distinguished alumni.
The Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce its first ever jewelry show. Join us on Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Kedron
Martin L. Justice, 29, of Newnan died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He was born June 9, 1980 in Atlanta to Kyle & Gay Justice. A memorial
Sometimes we catch ourselves using and reusing language, and we delete and rephrase ourselves, proud of rutting out a cliché. Half a page further on and we look at what
Twilight Theatre will present “Steel Magnolias,” at the Fayette Family YMCA on Huiet Rd., Friday-Sunday, March 5-7. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m.
Local author and retired Fayette County teacher Stella Cooper Mitchell returns to center stage at the Fayette County Public Library in Fayetteville on Saturday, Mar. 6 at 1 p.m., to
Boy Scout Troop 118 from Brooks scouting for food on Saturday, Feb. 13. They forged through the snow and had a successful day. Photo/Special.
A water main break just outside of Peachtree City Monday afternoon caused water service to be lost temporarily for an undetermined number of homes in the area, officials said. The
All of Fayette’s middle and high school science students who advanced to the Griffin RESA Regional Science and Engineering Fair earned placements and two of their projects were selected to
To many of Fayette’s homebound seniors, having a pet is a source of companionship and comfort. However, due to financial need or the inability to get out of their home,
On the Heels of their long anticipated Tour, BarlowGirl is back in Peachtree City for one night only. 104.7 The Fish presents “The Love and War Tour starring BarlowGirl
The Business Women of Fayette & Coweta Counties (BWFC) held their first meeting of the year on Feb. 23. Over 50 members, prospective members and guests gathered at Maguire’s Family
McIntosh Symphonic Strings fiddle for funds at a recent Kroger fundraiser. This group of talented high school students are working to raise funds to take them to Carnegie Hall in April.
‘You’re a Winner!’ was the theme recently at the High Noon Toastmaster’s Club in Fayetteville. Everyone was asked to share why they think they are a winner with answers ranging
Sam Kennedy, 24, Peachtree City, died Feb. 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, T. Reid and Grace Prosser, and a great-grandmother, Dora Davidson Prosser, both of
Russell Harry Solsvig, DDS, 86, Peachtree City, died Feb. 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Leverentz Solsvig and a brother, Donald Solsvig. He was born
Whitewater High School will be hosting 8th grade parent night on Mar. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. Parents and upcoming 9th grade students are encouraged to attend
Georgia Southern University students from Fayette County that have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2009 term. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must
