Every year, I draft a list of resolutions. Save more money. Work out five days a week. Be more productive. These resolutions look great on paper. It’s a structured roadmap to self-improvement. But by February, most of them become eclipsed by life’s realities.
For 2025, I’m trading resolutions for something more adaptable and sustainable: intentions. Because where resolutions are outcome-driven,...
Your commentator nearly put the horse before cart last column by phonetically spelling out some common contractions without first having explained them. This week’s musings will seek to do just that.
We all know what a contraction is; it is a combining, usually of more than one word into a single word, but sometimes a...
During the Christmas Eve Service at Christ the King Church, Sharpsburg, after taking a stool and reading the children the story of Jesus' birth, he also read a short story of Bishop St. Nicholas of Myra (in modern Syria). Then followed a surprise visitor who was Bishop St Nicholas himself (portrayed by Scott Quinn in red vestments) who, according...
Kenneth Thomas Steele (Kenny) was born on July 18, 1940, in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, to William Robert Steele and Mary Regina (MacDonald) Steele. The fifth of their children, Kenny grew up in a lively household. As a young boy, he excelled in baseball and embraced life in the countryside, enjoying animals, farming, and hunting.
After graduating from West Chester...
There are times in one’s life when big changes occur: some are fast, some are slow, and others simply fade away parts of our childhood we held dear, only to reveal reality. Such an event happened to me on Christmas morning the year I turned ten years old. The event changed everything, but then again, it changed nothing. After...
Meet Sunny, AKA Sun Bun!
Sunny is a charming 2-year-old cuddle bug. He starts off shy, but quickly becomes your loyal companion. He just wants to be with his people! He’ll nestle into your arm and start snoring like a wise old sage, making it both hilarious and heart-melting. Sunny is a chewing connoisseur, munching on bones and stuffies like...
An 80-year-old gentleman with dementia, Al Novotnak, left his Peachtree City home in the Interlochen subdivision between 2:30 and 5 a.m. early Sunday morning, and is still not home. He was last possibly spotted at the Fayette Pavilion. His wife Donna is beside herself with worry, and just wants him home for Christmas.
Three months ago, Al was diagnosed...
On Tuesday evening, December 17, Peachtree City hosted a Town Hall meeting to discuss HB581, Georgia’s newly enacted property tax exemption law. The purpose of the meeting was to provide residents with an overview of the law, address questions, and gather feedback from the community.
More than 40 residents attended the meeting in person in Council chambers. A video recording...
Recently, I commented on the aftermath of our votes for Amendment one contained in HB 581. This provides homeowners with a floating homestead exemption, which limits the amount if tax due to property tax valuation.
When reviewing Coweta School Superintendent Dr. Horton’s presentation, he made good points we should all consider and work to find ways to protect our excellent...
That’s right. 750 miles. That’s how far we’ve gone the past several years to cut and bring home our Christmas tree.
Let me explain. Our two daughters and their families live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is 750 miles from our house here in Fayetteville.
We drive there several times a year. We know every curve of I-75 between here and...
Usually, Christmas dinner at my house is one of two or three meals each year that I cook and give my talented husband a break. But I recognize that not everyone wants to make a big meal, or even has the energy to do it. Sometimes there aren’t the people to cook for coming to the house. Or your...
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Over the past decade, Yamaha employees have brought joy to more than 1,000 children through Coweta County’s local Angel Tree program. This year, Yamaha adopted 120 foster children across Coweta County, providing each child with multiple gifts through the Department of Family and Children Services.
“Each department took on a certain number of kids, and all of the gifts...
On Wednesday, December 18th, the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (armyav.org), Hampton, GA., proudly escorted Santa Claus by helicopter to a landing zone in Fayetteville’s Trilith Community. Close to 75 students from the Joseph Sams School, their teachers, many parents and dozens of Trilith residents were waiting to welcome and meet Santa. As he visited with the students and handed...
Fiona is a gorgeous 2 year old grey girl. She has been at Fayette County Animal Shelter since October 28th. When she first arrived, she was terrified and sad. She has made such wonderful progress thanks to our staff and volunteers spending time with her. Now she enjoys receiving love and pets, and playing outside of her kennel! If...
It’s that time of year again, when we stock up on small gifts for family, friends, work colleagues, teachers, and service providers, to express our appreciation. I love to give (and receive) showy house plants that can complement holiday décor with pretty flowers or foliage and extend their cheer through the doldrums of January.
Poinsettias are the traditional holiday plants...
Christian City- an incredible campus and resource
“Our founders saw opportunities in their community and offered their love. That love allowed them to dream. As we dream for ways to meet the changing needs of our community, God leads us still – just as he led them.” - Mike Harbin, Christian City Board Chairman
Back in the early 70s, I lived...
A Georgia Lottery player has won a $100,000 prize from the Dec. 18 drawing with a ticket purchased in Peachtree City. The ticket matched four of the five white-ball numbers and the Powerball number. By selecting the Power Play option, the prize was doubled from $50,000 to $100,000.
The winning ticket was sold at Petrol Point Station, located at 100...
A distinction your commentator feels is necessary to state upon publication of this third Talking Southern article is this: that while formal writing should (at least per your commentator’s education and longtime preference) be just that – formal, with no contractions or other shortcuts – spoken English will virtually always be more relaxed. In fact, one who...
There’s a lot to the ‘data’ of it all these days, so much so it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters: the person on the other side of the screen. To stay in touch, some of the questions we’ll ask our clients as an ad agency might be: What do your customers’ everyday lives look like? What’s...
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (Dec. 17, 2024) – As winter rolls in, the start of registration for Georgia’s popular Youth Birding Competition is a welcomed reminder that the fun and excitement of this annual birdathon and the fascinating spring migration it centers on are only a few months away.
The 2025 competition held by the state Department of Natural Resources and...
Booth Middle School sixth-grade student Callie You was recognized today at the State Capitol as the Fayette County winner of the 24th Annual North Georgia Water Planning District Essay Contest.
The competition, which draws between 500 and 600 student entries annually, celebrates 16 winners from across the water district for their outstanding essays on water conservation and stewardship. Callie was...
First Baptist Church Peachtree City has partnered with First Baptist Hazlehurst to assist with restoration efforts in Jeff Davis County following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Over the past two months, six teams have deployed to the area, clearing downed trees and debris from homes as part of the church’s H3 ministry: Helping Hands, Helping Hearts, Helping Heal.
“Hurricane Helene...
Just when you think you know it all, some new piece of information comes your way, throwing what you thought you knew about your health quickly off course. Eat right, sleep well, exercise, and the list continues. However, the most important piece to balance your health is taking control of it and being proactive with your learning in order...
Jim Eason with the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office will uncover the mystery of different causes of death. Learn about the medical examiner’s work, autopsy process, reasons for examination and what happens to the body afterwards. You'll hear about closed cases in our county that you will find interesting! Please be advised that some images shown may be graphic....
Explore how mindful, nutritious cooking can transform health from the inside out! Chef and healthy cooking expert Nora Pullen with In the Kitchen with Nora shares how specific foods and cooking principles support immunity, gut health, mental clarity, and heart and brain wellness. Discover practical strategies for integrating these foods into your daily life, empowering you to make informed...
A great day always starts with a fresh cup of coffee! Can you smell that coffee aroma? The steam coming out of the cup and the variety of smells can take over your senses in no time. Ed Lane, owner of Blue Donkey Coffee, shares his expertise about all things coffee! Take a long sip as you savor a...
Habit stacking is a fresh and innovative trick for creating new and lasting habits. One of the best ways to build a new habit is to identify a current one you already do each day and stack your new behavior on top. We promise, it’s way simpler than it sounds! Lifestyle Coach and Certified Nutritional Therapist Linda Weigand with...
Join Peachtree City Mayor Kim Learnard and City Manager Justin Strickland as they provide an update on what is in the works around our hometown! Hear the latest updates on Peachtree City happenings and what is planned for now and the future. Enjoy this chance to get to know the mayor and city manager and discover what exciting things...
Life transitions are expected as we move through this journey of living. With transitions come change, and change can be tough. It’s natural that we try to resist it. While it may be uncomfortable, change serves us by building resiliency. Every time we embrace spaces of uncertainty or discomfort, we’re welcoming growth and development! By addressing fears or potential...
It’s never too late to start a vision board! These boards are filled with images, words and symbols used to motivate, inspire and trigger positive emotions along the way. It can be a great tool to help you achieve your goals and manifest your dreams. Join Maggie Samuhel, realtor with Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Metro Brokers, as...
The holidays are over, it’s time to get back into your healthy habits and stop the overindulging from the past two months. If you’re feeling a little sluggish after the holiday indulgence, we promise you aren’t alone. Nutritionist Andrea Beauer with Smart and Simple Nutrition shares tips for bouncing back and feeling like yourself again. No need for extremes,...
Are you a goal digger? Setting a goal is often the easy part, but actually attaining that goal can be a different story. This is where hard work and commitment come into play. Are you ready to dig deeper and reach those goals? Get tips on setting objectives that are attainable and reasonable! Join lifestyle coach Miriam Jones as...
GO Church is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newly renovated GO KIDS facility, a state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot space designed to serve children and families in a safe, joy-filled, and spirit-filled environment.
This milestone represents the culmination of a $3 million project that has been completed debt-free—a testament to the incredible generosity of GO Church’s members and supporters as...
Recently I wrote about the homestead exemption generated under HB 581 Fayette schools receive less tax money but costs are rising relentlessly - The Citizen. This past week, Coweta County Public Schools and this week, Peachtree City are discussing the aftermath of the voters decision to enact amendment 1 in HB 581 to create an additional homestead exemption that...
