FOSTER CARE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS are held every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Bloom Our Youth, 150 Marquis Dr., Fayetteville. Get your foster parenting questions answered at this free, no-commitment, casual, meeting. Speak directly with Bloom associates about the requirements and journey to becoming a Bloom foster family.
For more information, contact Shannon Hoy at s.hoy@bloomouryouth.org or call 770-461-7020.
Michael Edward Hehir, passed away on May 17, 2024, in Fayetteville, Georgia, at the age of 65. He was born on December 20, 1958, in East Point, Georgia.
He spent his career in construction as a carpenter, showcasing his skills and dedication to his craft throughout his work life.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, John and Gloria Hehir,...
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A year-long renovation with a $4 million price tag has resulted in an extraordinary new customer experience that is now available at Cronic Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM.
“It is not an exaggeration to say that everything in the showroom is new,” said Wanda Cronic Howell, president of Cronic Automotive Group. “A customer waiting room that is attractive and state-of-the-art....
The temptation to take shortcuts is ever present in all areas of life. As a society, we’re impatient and want instant gratification and results. We all have our own paths to blaze and to follow in life - some are quick and others are not. Let's consider a real world example using a map and compass. Last weekend, Mary...
When Jack Brown’s son Adam graduated from high school, the father decided to write down the most important things his son needed to know as he started college and stepped into life’s next chapter.
This going away present contained 511 reminders about how to live a happy and rewarding life. The collection of wisdom evolved into “Life’s Little Instruction Book”...
Richard Vincent “Dick” Fink, from Valley Stream, New York, held his final TV remote control on May 2, 2024, in Peachtree City, Georgia. Born on March 8, 1947 in Rockville Centre, Dick lived a colorful and entertaining life, passing away at the age of 77 from a traumatic brain injury.
After serving honorably as an M.P. in Vietnam, Dick was...
Here are the actions taken by the Fayetteville City Council at the May 16, 2024 meeting:
Present: Mayor Edward Johnson, Council Members Rich Hoffman, Joe Clark, Niyah Glover, and Scott Stacy. Council Member Darryl Langford was absent. City Attorney present was Patrick Jaugstetter. Staff members present were City Manager Ray Gibson, and Interim City Clerk Chelsea Siemen.
Call to Order
Opening Prayer
The...
Steven “Steve” Robert Watrous, 73, of Peachtree City, GA and Telfair County, GA passed away, after an extended illness, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
He was born in Los Angeles, CA on March 7, 1951. He was the first born, and only son, to Robert and Kathryn Watrous.
Steve will be fondly remembered among many special friends and colleagues following a...
I am honored to announce my reelection bid for Fayette County School Board. It has been my privilege to have served our community during the past 8 years, 4 of the years as School Board Chairman, and I am eager to continue the work we have accomplished together.
We have cause for celebration as I proudly share that our high...
My name is Anne Menaldo and I want to thank Mr. Neil Sullivan for the opportunity to respond to his concerns.
Since moving here from California, I was immediately drawn to our Fayette County schools, both personally and professionally. Half of my grandchildren have attended these schools for over 12 years, and several other relatives have joined them in years...
Laura Johnson is one of the newest city council members in Peachtree City. I sent six questions to Johnson, promising to print her responses verbatim.
During her election campaign, Johnson appeared as a source of hope to the taxpaying voters who did not want to urbanize Peachtree City. However, there were concerns with the then-candidate Johnson. She was inexperienced, had...
A local man returning to the United States got a surprise welcome from Peachtree City Police officers, who gave him a free ride to the Fayette County Jail.
Ernest Wise, 33, of Stockbridge faces two felony counts of theft by conversion after his May 10 arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Warrants were taken out on him a few months ago,...
FOSTER CARE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS are held every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Bloom Our Youth, 150 Marquis Dr., Fayetteville. Get your foster parenting questions answered at this free, no-commitment, casual, meeting. Speak directly with Bloom associates about the requirements and journey to becoming a Bloom foster family.
For more information, contact Shannon Hoy at s.hoy@bloomouryouth.org or call 770-461-7020.
Crabapple Lane Elementary counselor Mary Beth Thompson makes students feel at home in good times and bad.
Thompson’s family has deep roots in Fayette County. She was born and raised here. She went to Tyrone Elementary, and she was in the class that opened Flat Rock Middle as 6th graders. She met her future-husband there, and they both went on...
The first big milestone in your life has arrived. You are about to leave the world of adolescence and enter the world of adulthood.
You have lived in an environment that is unlike any other, especially in the area of technology. The simple smart phone alone has more computer power in that little device than either the vehicle that landed...
The first Saturday in March started with a forecast for warmer than normal temperatures, perfect for the trampoline and pool party planned for 3:00 that afternoon at the Cordova’s house.
Unfortunately, just before five, the weather started to take a dramatic turn for the worse. Fluffy white clouds were quickly replaced by thick gray and black thunderheads blown in by...
Crabapple Lane Elementary got some help from McIntosh High student-athletes to celebrate World Read Aloud Day.
The day is designed to bring attention to the importance of reading aloud, sharing stories, and the idea that literacy is a human right. It is also a way to bring communities together, so the Cardinals and Chiefs teamed up.
The McIntosh athletes welcomed the...
Fayette County High students Taylor M. Williams and Casey Perdew scored a perfect 100% on the W!SE Financial Literacy test. They also made school history as the first Tigers to ever notch a perfect score on the test.
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DETACHMENT #1325, which serves Coweta and Fayette Counties meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Christ the King Church, 4881 Hwy. 34 E., Sharpsburg. All honorably-discharged Marines, FMF Navy Corpsmen and FMF Navy Chaplains are welcome to attend and join. For more information, email Commandant@MCL1325.net or call 678-827-1325.
Chuck "Golfer Extraordinaire" Mertz, 79, of Peachtree City, Georgia, passed away on May 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of birdies, bogeys, and unforgettable memories on the greens.
Born on January 17, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI, Chuck spent his life charming everyone he met with his infectious smile and love for the game of golf. Golf wasn't just a hobby...
Mrs. Brenda Chester Norris, age 83, of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home.
Brenda was born to Harry and Mildred Chester on April 8, 1941. She attended College Park High School. She and her husband of 62 years, Rendley, were longtime residents of Fayette County.
Mrs. Norris is survived by her husband, Clarence Rendley Norris;...
— McIntosh boys win ninth state championship —
The Chiefs are back on top. With a 2-1 win over Decatur, McIntosh High in Peachtree City won its ninth state boys soccer championship.
“I wanted this as much or more than any we have won,” said McIntosh coach Bunky Colvin. “We had a group of guys people did not think could do...
Fayette County Public Schools will soon celebrate graduation, and the Class of 2024 valedictorians and salutatorians for the five county high schools will be at the head of the class on May 24.
Fayette County High’s valedictorian is Emily Balsam. Balsam will attend Georgia Tech and major in biomedical engineering. The salutatorian is Nadia Karim. Karim will attend Georgia Tech...
Rev. Epps’ recent column made some great points regarding antisemitism and Israel. He is correct in saying that peaceful protest is acceptable, but obstructive and violent protest is not.
Further, the campus protesters are misguided. They simply do not know or understand history. Some on the American left mislead college students by implying that Israel is totally composed of Europeans,...
As newlyweds back in 1994 (yes, later this year we will celebrate 30 years of marriage), Mary Catherine and I were given a book recommendation to check out: “The Five Love Languages” by Dr. Gary Chapman. The book rapidly gained popularity in Christian circles (Dr. Chapman was a Baptist pastor) before crossing over into the general book market and...
The Peachtree City Library Art Initiative welcomes seven artists working in pottery, ceramics, glass art and sculpture; Andrea Faye Boswell, ceramics, Charles “Chuck” Tryon, sculpture, Faith Somsel, ceramics, Kent Applegate, pottery, Gretchen Buczkowski, ceramics and blazed clay pottery, Michelle Lynn Thomasula, glass art, and Katie Ferguson, ceramics. The art reception is June 8, 3-5 p.m. The public is welcome.
Katie...
A pair of local students are among the winners of prestigious scholarships. Rush Maples of Starr’s Mill and Nathaniel Miller of McIntosh have been announced as 2024 National Merit $2,500 Scholarship recipients.
The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.
National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners...
MHS Chiefs Foundation Board President, Lisa Fine, congratulates the Foundation's two scholarship winners at Honors Night. Brayden Petras won the 2024 MHS Board of Directors Scholarship and Hyeonsu An won the 2024 Chick-Fil-A 2nd Mile Scholarship which was co-sponsored by the Foundation and Mike Holmes' local Chick-Fil-A franchises.
The MHS Chiefs Foundation Inc was established in 2022 as a 501c3...
In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Kristi Hellenbrand, DC, will be speaking at Peachtree City Library on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Storytime Room. Dr. Kristi is a local chiropractor and Georgia Ambassador for the Global Lyme Alliance. She will give a talk about the importance of prevention and immediate treatment for this illness. Dr....
Dear Members of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners,
I am speaking to you in my capacity as a Georgia State Senator representing the 16th district and also as a dedicated member of the Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Georgia.
The matter I wish to address concerns the fundamental right to assemble, as enshrined in both the Georgia Constitution and...
I thought it might be nice to hear a happy account of local politicians working together to make something delightful happen.
Yes, believe it or not, politicians can cooperate and produce excellent results. Trust is a major component of successful collaboration. That is trust between politicians, and trust between politicians and constituents.
So many people wonder how major economic development deals...
Here’s a tip for local motorists: If you get a call from law enforcement to come get a friend’s car, make sure you are licensed to drive it.
Failure to follow that simple rule led to multiple arrests during a routine traffic stop May 6 in the area of Hwy. 74 and Kedron Drive, according to Peachtree City police.
An expired...
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE) Flint River Chapter #1435 meets the 2nd Monday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Dr. Fayetteville.
All active and retired federal employees welcome. For information, contact Bill Croker at wgcroker@yahoo.com.
Exactly twenty years ago on Mother’s Day 2004, I wrote here in The Citizen about young mothers as warriors and heroes. Obviously, a lot has happened since then,including the fact that my two daughters and my daughter-in-law are now young mothers with small children.
I would like to repeat a good deal of that article here again on Mother’s Day...
