Peachtree City’s council chambers turned into a hotbed of emotions last week as residents packed the room to weigh in on the budget proposal for 18 new pickleball courts at Meade Field. […]
On Thursday night, very late into the evening of what became a four-hour long meeting, Peachtree City Council members approved a series of cuts to the city’s 2026 budget, trimming about $500,000 in expenses,
Peachtree City’s Planning Commission unanimously approved concept plat modifications for the Rockaway Townhomes, a long-planned project at 201 Rockaway Road across from Somerby Senior Living, at its Aug. 25 meeting.
The Newnan Country Club filled quickly, a mix of business owners, elected officials, and longtime residents finding seats around tables with catered lunch served from the buffet. A prayer opened
Dan Springer, 79, passed away on September 5, 2025, surrounded by his wife and sons, at his home in Fayetteville, GA after courageously battling pancreatic cancer. Dan was born in
When Laura Johnson won her December 2023 runoff with 78% of the vote, many were curious about what we were getting. She was politically inexperienced, light on policy detail, and
Let’s think outside the porch for a moment… After a long day of work, running errands, and taking care of the house, how do you unwind? Wouldn’t it be amazing
This week, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) accepted the Congressional Management Foundation’s (CMF) 2025 Democracy Award for the best Constituent Correspondence & Outreach Services. The award follows the Senator and his
The community is invited to celebrate Global Diversity Month this October with a series of events highlighting the culture of Brazil through music, dance, food, art, language, and film. The
Why your reaction matters more than a response when a child cannot answer back. When strangers greet my son in public, the moment often turns complicated. My son is non-verbal,
Emily Winkle has been a resident of Fayette County for most of her life. Born and raised in Fayetteville, she graduated from Fayette County High School—go Tigers! After leaving for
With the upcoming mayoral and city council elections in Peachtree City, I’m offering my clear and unapologetic take on who deserves your vote—and who doesn’t. My opinions come from direct
From Eye Rolls to ‘Got It’: The Etiquette of Messaging Kids Dear Margar-etiquette, Kids these days! I can’t get my teenager or my young adult child to read a long
Virtual Dementia Tour – Tuesday, Ocotber 28 – 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Understanding what
AI At Your Service – Monday, October 27 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: AI
Just Shred It: Shredding Services – Friday, October 24 – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive
Fabulous Over 50 – Thrusday, October 23 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Are you
The Lost Battalion – Thursday, October 16 – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: What if
Picture This – Wednesday, October 15 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Bring your memories
Navigating the Medicare Maze – Thursday, October 9 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Navigating
The Last Frontier – Wednesday, October 8 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Step into
Harvest For Health – Monday, October 6 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Fall into
The Sleep Solution – Friday, October 3 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: As we
Do you like popcorn? I’ve been thinking about popcorn theory, and with September being Self-Improvement Month, it feels like the pop-fect time to bring it up. “Popcorn theory” is really
“How are your mother and her companions?” We would never say or ask such a thing in the South. The question, in our minds, is this (and your compiler is
McIntosh High senior Leo Gil is the recipient of an $800 Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony (AYWS) scholarship. Gil, a trombone player, was previously selected as a member of the AYWS,
McIntosh High alum Parker Romo had a fairytale return home, helping the Atlanta Falcons to victory and earning a share of Player of the Game honors in his first game
“When people stop talking, that’s when you get violence. That’s when civil war happens, because you start to think the other side is so evil, and they lose their humanity.”-
Felicia Jackson, 50, of Peachtree City was arrested on the morning of September 3 after driving under the influence and striking a pedestrian. According to the police report, she faces
The Citizen is proud to feature exceptional student-athletes from across our community each week. Whether they’re leading their teams to victory, showing strong character on and off the field, or
From Columbine to Evergreen, the persistence of school shootings reveals a cultural contagion we have yet to confront. Nine Minutes in Evergreen Nine minutes. That doesn’t sound like a long
Mary (McCafferty) Korb, 86 died Saturday, September 13th, 2025, in Columbia, MD. She leaves behind a legacy of Love, Family, and Dedication. Mary was born on September 8th, 1939, in
