Can the Cycle Be Broken?
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
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
Get a Pet of the Week: Maria, A Marvelous Malinois with a Heart of Gold
Maria is a young Belgian Malinois with a sparkling personality and a resilient spirit. At just 43 pounds, she’s on the smaller side for her breed, but Maria carries herself
Sprouts supports Flat Rock Food Forest
The Flat Rock Middle Food Forest is getting a big boost thanks to a $8,300 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. The Eagles use the Food Forest to grow
Minter Elem. makes their own s’mores
To better understand their studies of heat, Sara Harp Minter Elementary 3rd graders cooked up s’mores in handmade solar ovens. Students put their knowledge of heat absorption and reflection to
Open Worlds: Lane shares love of a good book
Sara Harp Minter Elementary media specialist Amanda Lane helps students open all new worlds with a good book. She lives for the opportunity to help a student find a new
Letter to the Editor: Steve Brown explains campaign purpose
Thirty years ago, my family chose Peachtree City for the promise of a better life. Despite long commutes, we embraced the cart paths, parks, and close-knit community that made this
Biscuit Belly Restaurant Coming Soon to the Avenue Peachtree City
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2025)—The Avenue Peachtree City will welcome Biscuit Belly, a Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch restaurant, to its diverse lineup of dining restaurants next spring. “Our center continues
Killing Our Heroes
In the days following the death of Charlie Kirk, who was a hero in the faith for the young, I am remembering when my hero was assassinated, too. It was
Lunch and Learn with Mitzie-Ann Davis, M.D.
Fayetteville, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2025) – Every year, more than 100,000 women are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer. These are cancers that start in the reproductive organs and are often
Sticky Choices
Life is full of choices – some good, some not so good, and some flat out unadvisable. This story is about the former, a choice made by Yours Truly last
The Eating Chambers shares lessons from the Bolden’s table
What’s up, my Eaters! I hope you are all well. I’ve been busy trying to scale Pink’s Barbecue. It’s a little too early to share details, but I’m excited and
A Bridal Affair @ Glendalough Manor by Joy Event Rentals
📖 Glendalough Manor Bridal Affair – Master Event Summary 🏷️ BASIC EVENT DETAILS Event Name: Glendalough Manor Bridal Affair Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM to
Peachtree City sisters shine at Drive, Chip and Putt regional
Two Peachtree City sisters carried hometown pride to TPC Sawgrass in Florida earlier this month, competing in the Drive, Chip and Putt regional championship. Nine-year-old Cherokee Ma earned third place
Glendalough Bridal Affair Returns September 21: A Celebration of Love and Local Elegance
Glendalough Manor will open its doors on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM for the Glendalough Bridal Affair, a premier bridal expo designed to inspire and connect couples with the
Georgia Department of Driver Services Warns of Continuing Text Message Scams for Unpaid Traffic Tickets
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has issued a warning about a recurring text message scam targeting residents with fake traffic ticket notifications. Scammers are sending fraudulent messages that
DPH Confirms Measles in Fulton County Resident
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident of Fulton County. There is no known international travel associated with this case. The individual
Inman Farm Heritage Days coming Sept 19-21
Inman Farm Heritage Days, which will host its 28th annual show on Sept. 19-21 at Minter’s Farm in south Fayette County, is best known for its displays of antique farm tractors.
Fayette County Board of Ed tax guidelines better for residents than HB 581
I want to clarify something that was in the article about the Peachtree City budget impasse. The Citizen wrote “it’s worth noting that this doesn’t mean that tax bills will
Be Part of What’s Next in Storytelling at the 2025 State of the Industry Summit
Tickets On Sale September 18 – First 100 Just $29 Presented by the Motion Picture Association, the annual Trilith Studios Summit spotlights creators, thought leaders, and trailblazers shaping culture through
Volunteer Registration for Atlanta Air Show’s “Wings for a Cause” Closes September 30
Peachtree City, GA (September 12, 2025) – Time is running out for local nonprofits, civic groups, and community-minded businesses to join the Wings for a Cause volunteer fundraising program at
Decade of Art and Community Celebrated at Annual Juried Festival
Magnolia Fine Arts Festival Returns to Drake Field, October 18-19 (PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Sept. 14, 2025) – The Magnolia Fine Arts Festival is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary and is expecting more than
Fayetteville native turns a childhood dream into a global film career
As a teenager growing up in Fayetteville, Georgia, Brian LaBrec spent countless afternoons making music videos with his friends, with a camera, some imagination and time to kill. He never
Rita Haywood, 71
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3:20 Rita Haywood, age 71, of Peachtree City, GA, had
Dr. Niyah Glover announces re-election campaign for Fayetteville City Council
Re-Election Announcement from Councilwoman Dr. Niyah Glover, November 4 Dear Fayetteville, I am honored to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Fayetteville City Council on November 4. Serving you
Peachtree City’s 2025 Election: Clint Holland’s Principled Bid for Post 3
The lineup for Peachtree City’s 2025 election is officially set. Voters won’t just be picking a mayor this fall—they’ll also decide who fills two council seats that could shift the
Peachtree City’s 2025 Election: Joe Campbell’s Pragmatic Bid for Post 3
Qualifying has come and gone, and the matchups for Peachtree City’s 2025 election are now locked in. On November 4, residents will head to the polls to decide the mayor’s
Brenda Salvador Huie, 80
Brenda Salvador Huie, born on January 1, 1945, in the Philippines, gracefully departed this world on September 9, 2025, in Tyrone, Georgia, at the age of 80. Her life was
Congratulations to Citizen of the Week: Matt Newcome!
Matt Newcome, a Peachtree City native, has spent the past decade quietly reshaping the conversation around mental health and recovery in Fayette County. After overcoming his own struggles with substance
Arrest Made in 2011 Murder of Blake Chappell
The Newnan Police Department announced Friday that an arrest has been made in the 2011 murder of Blake Tyler Chappell, bringing a major development in a case that has weighed
Launch Fayette Welcomes Two New Entrepreneurs-in-Residence to Fayette’s Community Business Incubator
Karen Rands joins Launch Fayette as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Access to Capital. Karen Rands, a nationally recognized capital strategist and champion of Compassionate Capitalism™. With over two decades of experience
Ask Margar-etiquette about Roommate Living
Dear Margar-etiquette, I get along with my roommate, but we have very different living styles. Sometimes that makes sharing a space challenging. What’s the best way for us to create
Author Carolyn Curry to Visit PTC Library
Author Carolyn Curry will visit Peachtree City Library on Tuesday, September 30, at 1 p.m. to discuss her latest book, Trudy’s Awakening (Mercer Press, 2025). A historical novel set in the latter
Sandy Creek High hosts annual 9/11 remembrance
Led by the Air Force JROTC Cadet Corp, Sandy Creek High hosted their annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony. The memorial featured performances by the school’s orchestra and choir. Remarks from Principal