Merchants at the Fayetteville Pavilion got some help from the Fayetteville City Council Dec. 17 when the board agreed to the installation of 11 additional monument signs along Pavilion Parkway. […]
One facet of American culture that so many of us enjoy is the reminiscing of past Christmases and the holiday traditions of former generations. In the wake of the global
Having studied both sides of the political spectrum since our President’s inauguration, I must admit that each possesses insight as well as outright stupidity. But for this purpose of this
It is said that history repeats itself, and it often does so because good men stand by idly as if bound and gagged or as if spectators to a sport
Having just finished reading Bill Gilmer’s letter (The Citizen, Dec. 16, 2009), I feel a sense of rescue is near. I can hear the bugler calling as the cavalry is
Why some of us went to Washington, D.C., recently, myself and my wife included, is because our very existence as a nation is at stake. Our federal government has run
This goes out the the person(s) who felt it was within their right to walk up on my lawn and destroy my holiday decorations: Thank you for ruining my family’s
Americans have celebrated 232 Christmases since we declared our independence from Great Britain, 219 since our federal government was implemented under the new Constitution. As a nation, we have celebrated
We were met this weekend with the disturbing news that U.S. Senator Ben Nelson (D-Nebraska) had finally agreed to vote yes for the Democrats’ healthcare bill, providing the crucial 60th
I do not have the traditional Christian view of Christmas. Ever since my youngest days, I have looked upon Christmas as being a sort of rah-rah session for the faith,
Most people who haven’t finished (or even begun) their shopping are starting to worry about what gifts to give a friend, relative or spouse. Quick, what did you give or
‘Tis the season …. That is, to not refer to the Christmas Season as the “Christmas Season.” Of course, that’s old news. But what’s new news, or recent news, is
Last year’s best present was from neither friend nor loved one. It was gifted to me by life: One of those rare lessons that grows more beautiful in memory as
I love Christmas! It’s a season of cheer and goodwill, wrapped in red and green. There’s an extra skip in our step and a song in our heart as the
Fellowship of Love Church has moved the location of worship to North Fayette Elementary School, 609 Kenwood Rd., Fayetteville, where there is ample parking and seating for the growing congregation.
The Peachtree City United Methodist Church Four-Year-Old Preschool and Kindergarten Classes recently sang at “Home for the Holidays,” (top photo) an annual event held at the church for members who
Santa took some time out of his busy schedule to stop in at St. Andrew’s in the Pines Dayschool in Peachtree City. Austin Humphrey, shown above with Santa, wished him
The Women’s Ministry at Fayetteville Christian Church recently celebrated “Baby’s First Christmas” by collecting supplies for the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center. Shown above (L-R) are Lynn Hale, Ashley Getz, Lucy
Congregation B’nai Israel in Fayetteville will offer a two-part class on “Judaism – Are you Curious?” Saturday, Jan. 9 (part one) and Saturday, Jan. 16 (part two).Both sessions will be
GriefShare starts Jan. 7 in PTC GriefShare, a Christ-centered support group for people grieving the death of someone close, will start Jan. 7 at Peachtree City United Methodist Church and
Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Griffith of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth, to James Ian Belanger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Belanger and
Jeane Soares da Silva and Tyler Patrick Duffy were married Nov. 30, 2009 at the Probate Court of Fayette County. Magistrate Judge Joe Tinsley conducted the wedding. The bride is
A proposal to up-size a “big box” store for a new shopping center on Ga. Highway 54 West is up for a vote by the Peachtree City Council Thursday night.
As it stands now, and if nothing changes between now and then, the Fayette County School System will end the fiscal year June 30 with a fund balance of approximately
Recession or not, it took a while, but grading work for the 136,000-square-foot Sam’s Club at the Fisher Crossing retail development at Ga. Highway 34 and Fischer Road in east
A teenage driver whose Monday morning wreck claimed the life of a fellow Sandy Creek High School student will face several criminal charges, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
It was five years ago that Fayetteville Police began what has become a holiday tradition for less fortunate kids. This year’s “Christmas with the Police” assisted five families and 13
A proposed 48-acre residential annexation on Peachtree City’s eastern border received a unanimous “no” vote from the planning commission Monday night. Hyde Investment Group wants to annex the property for
A proposal to rezone a 1-acre lot along Ga. Highway 54 East in unincorporated Fayette County was denied by the county commission Thursday night. Property owner John Alan Bell was
Fayette schools 1-cent sales tax revenues are approaching $10 million since collections began coming in during May. Thus far approximately $1 million has been spent on technology, textbook purchases and
Fayette County, Georgia native, John Calvin Graves, 84, is believed to be the last surviving sailor who served on board the US Merchant Marine ship, the S.S. Stephen Leacock. The
Georgia’s government has a responsibility to function openly, honestly, efficiently, and with integrity. The conduct of public officials is important when entrusted to oversee the public’s affairs. Transparency and accountability
Bob Myers has figured me out. I am just a clown writing diatribes and should be put in jail. Actually, Bob, that letter was supposed to be a bit humorous,
The elections in Peachtree City are over, yet The Citizen continues to publish articles submitted by our former mayor, Steve Brown, that are better measured not in column inches but
