Mountains We Need Not Climb
So you want to live forever. Well, join the crowd. Cheating death has been on humanity’s wish list since we first discovered that bodies come with expiration dates. As Groucho […]
Is America’s Favorite Couple from Fayette?
Local engaged couple Kaile Bouapheng and her fiancé Adam Fenske are in the running to win Variety Magazine’s competition to be America’s Favorite Couple. After making it past several voting
Get a Pet of the Week Kiersten: Sweet, Smart, and Searching for a home!
Kiersten is a 2-year-old bundle of joy with a love for life — and toys! This beautiful girl is medium -sized, weighing about 50-60 pounds, and brings the perfect mix
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
Only Silence
They say the sound most people like to hear more than any other is their own voice. For most of my adult life I have agreed with that statement, but
TDK employee says company ignored harassment claims about coworker
Chris*, a 47-year-old mechanic at TDK in Peachtree City, who has worked at the company for a little over two years, says he has endured ongoing sexual harassment and mistreatment
Peachtree City kid bit by rabid fox treated in time
Amanda* (name changed) has one more round of shots to take her thirteen-year-old son to before he is fully clear of rabies, after he was bit by a rabid fox
Is Georgia the worst state regarding workplace bigotry? If so, what should we be doing about it?
“Georgia still remains a state that has no place for hate.”- Governor Kemp (4-4-25) Governor, I am glad that you generally criticize those spreading hate. And I wish that what
Fayette Community & Leadership Foundation Receives 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
Fayette County, GA — The Fayette Community & Leadership Foundation (FCLF), the philanthropic arm of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce that it has officially received its
Fayette Chamber Non-Profit Council to Host August 21 Program on SuccessionPlanning
FAYETTEVILLE, GA (August 4, 2025) – The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Council will host a workshop Wednesday, August 21, 2025, focused on one of the most critical, but
BLOOM ANNOUNCES STEPHEN PORTER, CEO OF PIEDMONT FAYETTE, AS NEW BOARD CHAIR
Fayetteville, GA: Bloom Our Youth, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children impacted by foster care in Georgia, is celebrating a new chapter in its leadership. The organization announces Stephen Porter, CEO
Cynthia Davis “Cindy” Earles, 77
Cynthia Davis “Cindy” Earles, age 77, of Pine Mountain, passed away on August 3, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1948 to the late Edward and Jeanette Davis in
Peachtree City Chabad threatened, Fairburn man arrested on federal charges after posting threats to kill Jews and blacks
ATLANTA – Christopher Robertson, 42, of Fairburn, Georgia, made his initial court appearance today before United States Magistrate Judge Catherine M. Salinas on federal charges of communicating interstate threats. Robertson
Problems at School?
A back to school story: It’s a moment every parent knows. The front door slams with the force of a small explosion, a backpack hits the floor with a cataclysmic
City of Fayetteville Introduces New Communications Department and Director, Launches ‘Telling Our Story’ Video Series to Share the City’s Voice
FAYETTEVILLE, GA (August 4, 2025) The City of Fayetteville is proud to announce the expansion of its Communications Division under the City Manager’s Office into a full-fledged Communications Department. This strategic
A Conversation with a High School Dropout
The Fourth of July in Fayette County is usually painted in fireworks and the smell of brisket, the parade winding down Main Street under a haze of sunscreen and red,
Championing immigrants
A few weeks ago, I stayed with some friends in Indiana who had been immigrants from Indonesia but were now naturalized. One of them pondering on the present status of
Flat Creek Congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces new bishop
The Flat Creek congregation, one of two congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that meet in Peachtree City, has new leadership. Bishop Jordan Jones of Sharpsburg
Grab and Go Goodness
Tuesday, August 26 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Who knew jars could be the
Picture Perfect Genealogy
Tuesday, August 26 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: A picture is worth a thousand
Cibatta-Bing!
Friday, August 22 – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Get ready to roll up your
Comfortably Uncomfortable
Wednesday, August 20 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Let’s face it, change is NOT
A Kitchen for Two
Friday, August 15 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Join Ebonie Jackson with Humana as
Lunch & Learn: The Caregiver’s Compass
Thursday, August 14 – 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Caregiving is one of the most
Jelly Good Vibes
Monday, August 11 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Take a dive into the waters
The Soundtrack to Wellness
Monday, August 11 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Discover the power of music! It
The Great Pollinator Census
Tuesday, August 5 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Join in on this exciting hands-on
Birds of Georgia
Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Flock on over as you spread your wings to learn about the beautiful birds of
Committee Responsible Federal Budget warns of Social Security cuts affecting Georgians
Last month, the Trustees of the Social Security projected that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund is eight years away from insolvency- a shortfall that the Committee for
Question Mark on College
Dear Mark, Is it just me, or does senior year feel like a marathon with no water stations? School starts this week, the Common App just opened, and suddenly everything
J. Alexander’s Plans Peachtree City Location in Former Smokey Bones Building
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — A familiar corner of Peachtree City’s dining scene is set for a transformation, as plans move forward to convert the former Smokey Bones restaurant into a J.
Two women face charges in Coweta child molestation investigation
Fox 5 Reports that a Newnan woman has been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation by the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office into allegations of child sexual abuse involving a
Carrera charts course for Chief athletics
Dr. Jason Carrera is ready to lead the charge into a new era of sports at McIntosh High. Named the school’s new athletic director and assistant principal in April, Carrera
Muhyee, Negrete study government at Girls State
Rising seniors Kristina Muhyee and Mia Negrete made the most of their summer by participating in Girls State. Girls State, a national program of the American Legion Auxiliary, offers participants an