Get a Pet of the Week: Holle — A Truly Special Girl
When Holle first came to the shelter, she and her twelve newborn puppies had been shoved into a storage bin and left to fend for themselves. Despite such a rough […]
What Does It Feel Like to Be an Immigrant in Georgia?
When Jessica, a teenager who recently moved from East Asia, talks about her first year in an American high school, she does not sugarcoat her experience. “High school here feels
Support the upcoming Unity Event Golf Tournament
“The Unity Event offers nonprofits direct access to community members and stakeholders who share a vision for a healthier, more equitable society. Funds raised help maintain and expand essential programs.
Fayette County School Board Vice Chair and others receive subpoenas in First Liberty investigation
Georgia’s Secretary of State, in coordination with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued subpoenas as part of the ongoing investigation into First Liberty Building and Loan, the
Congratulations to Citizen of the Week: Lori Whited Neidlinger!
Trigger Warning: suicide, mental health When her schizophrenic son Jarod ran away from home and hid in the woods over a year ago, Lori Whited Neidlinger leaned on the support
Fayette County 911 Launches “Tubs of Love” Project to Support Fellow Emergency Responders
Fayette County, GA, August 26, 2025 — Following the tragic loss of Officer David Rose in DeKalb County on August 8, Fayette County 911 Communications stepped in to support their fellow
Fayette Chamber of Commerce Announces Inaugural Non-Profit Fair
Connecting Non-Profits, Employers, and the Community Fayetteville, GA (August 26, 2025) – The Fayette Chamber of Commerce will host its first-ever Non-Profit Fair on Tuesday, November 12, 2025, from 4:00
Athletes of the Week
Sponsored by Mahaffey Linkous Orthodontics The Citizen continues its mission to highlight the best and brightest athletes in our community with our Athletes of the Week feature, proudly sponsored by
Suzanne Brown’s Attempt to Retaliate Against Free Speech Should Concern Us All
I have served as a volunteer Planning Commissioner for Peachtree City since 2019. During this time, I’ve worked on rezoning cases, annexation requests, and landscaping plans, and I’ve led the
Town Treasures
Town Treasures – Tuesday, September 30 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Ever wonder what
Oh, My Aching Back!
Venturing down to the dark and dank basement and risking my life as I fight off the ever-increasing horde of spider crickets, I retrieve my trusty soapbox and stand upon
Talking Southern – Axle-deep to a Ferris Wheel
Your compiler’s late father, who lived from 1939 until 2001, was a stickler about lawn maintenance, averring that nice folks kept nice yards. His lawn always looked like a golf
Hunger to Help: Mosley connects families to key resources
Josh Mosley, School Nutrition Program Lead Manager for Free & Reduced, ensures students get the healthy meals they need to succeed. Mosley processes all free and reduced lunch applications that
Peachtree City’s Alexis Alden wins gold in BMX Racing at Junior Pan-American Games
Last weekend, Peachtree City’s Alexis Alden, 18, a BMX Racer, won gold at the 2025 Junior Pan-American Games in Paraguay. Alden was competing against other 17 and 18-year-olds in the
Fayette Samaritans request food and volunteers for September
Fayette Samaritans is asking the community to lend a hand this September by donating food, clothing, or time to help meet the needs of local families. The nonprofit is currently
Letter to the Editor: Pass the Peachtree City budget!
Hi There, I found myself pretty annoyed last night when two city council members decided to not support passing the budget after months of work and no publicly disclosed reasoning to
Peachtree City Post Office to be Dedicated in Honor of Fallen Green Beret
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — The Peachtree City Post Office will soon bear the name of Sergeant First Class Shawn P. McCloskey, a U.S. Army Green Beret who gave his life
Ace Pickleball Club Opens 17th Location in Peachtree City
Ace Pickleball Club is opening its 17th location this week in Peachtree City, just 50 miles from its original Roswell, GA club and Headquarters. The new club is located at 400
Fayetteville’s Allison Graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Brandon Thomas Allison of Fayetteville recently graduated from the prestigious United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Allison earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission
Fayette County Launches Life-Saving Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Program
Fayette County, GA — August 25, 2025 — Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services is proud to announce the launch of its Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Program, now officially operational as of
John Edward Molis, 83
John Edward Molis of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at home with his wife, Penny, at his side. He fought a courageous battle with
Fine arts, Career & Tech Ed leaders get Upbeat about new year
The summer wrapped up with a spark of inspiration for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and fine arts students and educators at a Fayette County Public Schools leadership workshop. About
Fayette County HS’s Lott honored as top Athletic Director
Fayette County High’s Ashley Lott was selected as the 2024-2025 Region 2-AAA Athletic Director of the Year. The honor was bestowed based on a vote of her fellow region athletic
Sandy Creek GraphComm honored for print excellence
The Sandy Creek High Graphic Communications Program (GraphComm) received several recognitions at the Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia’s (PIAG) annual imPRESS Awards Banquet. Emily Dykes was recognized for competing
Booth custodian becomes American citizen
Thanh Ha, known to J.C. Booth Middle as John, successfully became an American citizen. “John set a goal to become a United States citizen, and he worked tirelessly to achieve
The End of an Era: Partners Pizza at Aberdeen Demolished
Some buildings are more than just brick and mortar; in this case, stucco—they are touchstones of memory, anchors that hold a community together. Perhaps I am sentimental, but Partners Pizza
PorchFest Returning to Senoia This Weekend
PorchFest Senoia returns for a fourth year this Sunday, August 31st. The porches of Senoia will be alive with music from 30 different local bands and musicians. Genres of music
Op-Ed: The First Five Minutes That Save Lives
On July 28, New York City saw tragedy unfold at 345 Park Avenue, home to some of the most powerful organizations in the world — the NFL, Blackstone, and others.
Peachtree City resident rails about budget hijack by Brown & Holland
Honorable Mayor Learnard, council members Holland, Brown, Johnson, and City Manager Justin Strickland, I have never left a Peachtree City Council Meeting feeling embarrassed and ashamed of the behavior of
The Medicine of Food
The Medicine of Food – Monday, September 29 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Discover
Shelf-ishly Stylish
Shelf-ishly Stylish – Monday, September 29 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Ever stare at
Casseroles and Crockpots
Cassroles and Crockpots – Wednesday, September 24 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: As the
Chill Out
Chill Out – Tuesday, September 23 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Frozen meals and
Fuel to Move
Fuel to Move – Wednesday, September 17 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Not fueling