Keeping You in Stitches: Block Party
Join the Block Party! Learn a new knitting/crochet stitch each month and create a block. OR bring your current creative project and hang out with other crafty people. This is […]
Keeping You in Stitches: Block Party
Join the Block Party! Learn a new knitting/crochet stitch each month and create a block. OR bring your current creative project and hang out with other crafty people. This is
Peachtree City Library Closed – Labor Day
Peachtree City Library Closed Happy Labor Day! Monday, September 1st In honor of Labor Day, the library will be closed on Monday, September 1st. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday,
Must Be the Honey
Must Be the Honey – Thursday, September 4 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Buzz
From Stuck to Started: Why Community Moves Us Forward
If you’ve ever stared at a blank page, sat on an idea for months, or opened your laptop with good intentions only to end up folding laundry—you know the feeling.
Talking Southern – Pharaoh’s Army
Most readers are likely familiar with the miraculous story of the Red Sea Crossing at the end of the fourteenth chapter of the Book of Exodus, where the Lord commanded
Peachtree City’s 2025 Election: Mayor Kim Learnard’s Wins, Controversies, and Major Misstep
It’s qualifying week in Peachtree City—the moment when candidates for mayor and two city council seats make it official and place their names on the ballot for November. Whoever wins
Congratulations to Citizen of the Week: Carl Hoverstad!
When Carl Hoverstad and his family moved to Peachtree City in July 2022 from Raleigh, North Carolina, they left behind more than three decades of roots. Drawn to the area
Tomato Tacos: A Summer Tribute
What’s up, My Eaters! I hope this week finds you well and hungry for something new. Summer is in full swing, and nothing says summer food to me more than
Contractor Charged with Felony Theft After Dozens of Complaints
Almost 30 homeowners have come forward with complaints against Nathan Gividen of Senoia, purported owner of Southern Oaks Construction, who was charged with Felony Theft by Deception earlier this year.
Tackling Time Wealth
I was just reading online that a former butler to the royal family said that he overheard Prince Philip say to the Queen as they left the wedding of Prince Harry and
Evolution of Birthday Gifts
In the recovery room, the newborn was placed in his mother’s arms – the cooing and angelic face helping to slowly ebb the pain from childbirth. Over the next hour,
Dancing Around the 10,000-Hour Rule
Uneasily embarking on my eighth decade, I profess exceptionalism in no critical enterprise, am average (and below) in most areas, but have a few skills of which I am proud.
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
Vice President JD Vance to visit Peachtree City on Thursday
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Vice President JD Vance will travel to Peachtree City on Thursday for a visit highlighting tax cuts for working families and federal deregulation efforts. Congressman Brian
45th Annual Peachtree City Classic scheduled for Oct 18
The PTC Running Club is proud to announce the 45th annual PTC Classic will take place on Saturday, 18 October this year. Both courses are USTAF Certified courses, with the
Creating a disaster for our kids
This column is designed to do one thing- make the reader think about the financial mess that we are leaving our children and grandchildren. The column is nonpartisan… because both
“Looking Forward to the Greatest Affirmation Ever”
Marching band was a big deal when I was in high school. While still just a novice clarinet player, I looked forward to the day when I would join the
Interfaith group provides over 25,000 free summer lunches in Fayette County
For the 21st consecutive year, volunteers have partnered to purchase, prepare, and deliver free sack lunches to students on free and reduced lunch. PEACHTREE CITY (August 18, 2025) — More
School libraries promote summer reading
Vacation is a great time to pick up a new book, and special summer events at Fayette County Public Schools libraries ensured that students were ready to read. Media specialist
Administrative Institute inspires school leaders
Summer break wasn’t all vacation for the leaders of Fayette County Public Schools. The annual Administrative Institute brought together the school system’s leaders for two days of professional learning and
Morris named top school nutrition manager in county
Emily Morris, school nutrition manager at Peeples Elementary, is the 2025 winner of the coveted Cheryl Calhoun Manager of the Year Award. Emily Morris has been a dedicated member of
Still Time for Peaches – Short Day Trip to Gregg Farms
If you are still hankering to make that last, fresh peach cobbler of the summer, head on down to Gregg Farms, 5634 Concord Rd., in nearby Concord, this weekend. Only
Hark, the voice of Jesus calling
Hark! There’s a word we don’t use or hear in our everyday language anymore. It definitely has that archaic and out-of-date sound to it. But let me propose that it
FAYETTE COUNTY LIBRARY FORGIVE LATE FEES IN SEPTEMBER
Fayette County, GA – After a record-breaking summer with thousands of book and material checkouts and dozens of packed community events, the Fayette County Public Library is inviting everyone to keep
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for City of Hope Park, Honoring Laura Dzwigalski
The Coweta Street Park Initiative is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of City of Hope Park, scheduled for Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at the park site.
Nina Blackwelder looks to lead Coweta GOP, filling void of fraudulent Frost
According to a recent release from State GOP chairperson Josh McCoon, Brant Frost V, embroiled in a scandalous Ponzi scheme, has resigned from the chairperson of the Coweta County Republican
The biggest Peachtree City failures- traffic control and arts/entertainment
Over a decade ago, I was a county commissioner in a rural Georgia county. Some old friends who lived in Coweta County told me that Peachtree City was snobby. But
Newnan Man and 9 others charged with $9 Million Federal Loan Fraud and Money Laundering
ATLANTA – Ten individuals face federal charges stemming from a fraud and money laundering operation that targeted government loan programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, including the Economic
Miss Fayette/Coweta County Scholarship Competition Celebrates 10th Anniversary Crowning
“Legacy in Lights: The Diamond Edition” Set for August 30 at Sandy Creek High School FAYETTE COUNTY, GA – The Miss Fayette/Coweta County Scholarship Competition will shine brighter than ever
McIntosh’s Gil selected for Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony
McIntosh High senior Leo Gil been selected a member of the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony. Gil, a trombone player, auditioned against 300 students to earn 2nd chair in this prestigious
MHS alum Burgess wins drum corp championship
McIntosh High alum Noah Burgess was a key piece of the winning team at the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championship Finals. Burgess and his team, the Boston Crusaders, claimed
Broncos build leadership skills with Chick-fil-A
In partnership with Truett’s Luau, the Broncos are learning all about the impacting the community. Bennett’s Mill Middle is one of only 100 schools nationwide participating in the Chick-fil-A Leadership
Fayetteville to host HOA/POA meeting
Fayetteville, Georgia (August 8, 2025) The City of Fayetteville will host its next HOA/POA City Meeting on Saturday morning, September 6, 2025, 9:30 to 11 a.m. City department leaders will discuss