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
A Day of Giving: Rotary Club of Peachtree City Awards Grants to 13 Local Nonprofits and Receives Major Matching Gift from QTS Data Centers
Peachtree City, GA – The Rotary Club of Peachtree City celebrated an extraordinary Day of Giving at its weekly meeting, awarding grant funding to 13 nonprofit organizations serving the Fayette
Major life changes for Frost employees embroiled in Ponzi scheme
The younger Frost involved in the massive Ponzi scheme in Coweta County, Brant Frost V, has resigned from the State Committee of the Georgia Republican party according to a statement
Fayette Samaritans request food and volunteers for August
Fayette Samaritans, a Christian nonprofit organization serving families in need throughout Fayette County, is calling on the community for support in the areas of volunteering and donations this month. The
Buzzing Beauties: The Magic of Hummingbirds
Fun Fact: According to the International Ornithologists Union (those who study birds), there are 366 hummingbird species in the world, the second largest family of birds after flycatchers! Years ago,
Ask Margar-etiquette about What to Say about Dogs in Public
Dear Margar-etiquette, I read your column on Dogs in Public Spaces. As someone who is very sensitive to dogs, can you please help me determine when it is appropriate to
Fayette Chamber Rallies Support for Local Student Competing in National Civics Bee
Two years ago, as part of its commitment to education and civic engagement, the Fayette Chamber of Commerce launched its first National Civics Bee in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber
Quentin Pullen Announces Campaign Launch for Georgia State Representative, District 68
Fayetteville, GA, July 28, 2025, Marine Corps veteran, nonprofit founder, and longtime community leader Quentin Pullen is officially launching his campaign for Georgia State Representative in House District 68. The
City of Fayetteville to Repave 1.9 Miles of Roadway Beginning August 4
Fayetteville, Georgia (July 31, 2025) City of Fayetteville contractors will commence a 1.9-mile repaving project beginning Monday, August 4, in the Brandywine Boulevard area on the west side of the city.
Bren Briggs of The Eden Project Joins Fayette Chamber Nonprofit Council Leadership Team
Fayetteville, GA (July 28, 2025) – The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Bren Briggs, founder and Executive Director of The Eden Project, has joined the Chamber’s Nonprofit
Fox in Peachtree City tests positive for rabies after biting child
A fox has tested positive for rabies after biting a child on July 23 in the Log House Road area of Peachtree City, the Georgia Department of Public Health Laboratory
Fayette County Churches Unite for “Campuses Covered” Day of Prayer on August 3
Fayette County, GA – On Sunday, August 3, 4-5PM—the day before school resumes—residents across Fayette County are invited to gather for Campuses Covered, a county-wide initiative to pray blessings over
Talking Southern – Stem-Winder
The most recent Talking Southern post was on gumption, that wonderful old Southern-sounding word which describes someone with backbone or courage. In a similar vein is the term,
True Growth Starts with a Shared Campfire
I’ve been told I have a knack for building communities and connecting people. I’m grateful for the compliment, but I see it less as a talent and more as a
Dr. Noah Marchese uses advanced SoftWave technology at HealthChoice Center
Dr. Noah Marchese, owner of HealthChoice Center in Peachtree City, is offering a cutting-edge approach to treating soft tissues through the use of SoftWave therapy, a non-invasive treatment that utilizes
Richard McCarl, 79
Richard McCarl loved to tell an entertaining story. He had so many great tales about hanging around with local musicians in Florence, Alabama and the early days living in Peachtree
Support Local Foster Children This Back-to-School Season
FAYETTEVILLE, GA – As the new school year approaches, hundreds of foster children across Georgia are in urgent need of school supplies, clothing and other essential resources to start the
Harts of Teal raises over 140k for gynecological cancer survivors and patients
Harts of Teal held its 5th annual Color Run on June 7, raising an astounding $140,913.21 to support those affected by gynecological cancers. This year’s run held special significance-not only
what a sweet potato taught me
What’s Up, My Eaters! I hope you’re doing well and that everything you needed from this week showed up right on time (or at least didn’t ghost you). Summer break
EPPS SPEAKS AT YOUNG ADULT EVENT HELD IN CALIFORNIA
Bishop Jason Epps, Diocese of the Mid-South (Georgia and Tennessee), at right in photo, was among the speakers for the 2025 “Three Streams Ignited” conference held at St Michael and
Piedmont Fayette to Build New, $275 Million Tower
Fayetteville, Ga. (July 28, 2025) – Piedmont Fayette Hospital has received approval from the Piedmont Healthcare Board of Directors on a $275 million expansion project that will transform the hospital’s
Give Blood & Receive a $15 Gift Card & FREE A1C Testing!
The next Red Cross Blood Drive, sponsored by The Optimist Club of Senoia and the Senoia United Methodist Church, will be on August 4, 2025, from 1 – 6 pm
President Trump Signs Ossoff-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Protect Veterans from Foreclosure into Law
Washington, D.C. — President Trump signed into law a bipartisan bill backed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to help protect Georgia veterans from foreclosure. Today, President Trump signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act into
Celebration Village Peachtree breaks ground on Sales and Design Center
Peachtree City, Ga. (July 30, 2025) – Executives from Active Senior Concepts, along with community leaders, project partners and future residents, marked the start of vertical construction yesterday with a
Get a Pet of the Week: King, Gentle Giant with a Heart of Gold
Make way for royalty! King is a 3-year-old Rottweiler who may look imposing at first glance, but he’s a true sweetheart through and through. Housebroken, affectionate, and surprisingly easy to
NEW STUDY: Sen. Ossoff Named Most Bipartisan Member of Congress
Sen. Ossoff continues working across the aisle to deliver for Georgia Since taking office, Sen. Ossoff has passed over a dozen standalone bipartisan bills into law Washington, D.C. — A new
What to know when heading back to school
A new school year is nearly here! The 2025-26 year begins on Monday, August 4, and Fayette County Public Schools can’t wait to get started. New Administrators for New Year
Community Care: Davidson keeps kids healthy at school
Peachtree City Elementary school nurse Lendy Davidson helps keep her school community healthy and happy. There are routines and procedures she always has on her schedule, like daily medications and
The Candy Tree
Money doesn’t grow on trees…but candy sure does. Now I’ll be the first to admit that’s a bold statement, and sometimes I can be prone to exaggerations when it comes
Congratulations to Our Citizen of the Week: Kayla Brown!
Meet Kayla Brown—a creative fifth-grade teacher at Peachtree City Elementary School and the proud “snake mama” of Roxanne, the beloved rock serpent slithering her way into community hearts. It all
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
Education Foundation welcomes new teachers with gift cards
The Fayette County Education Foundation loves helping educators get started on a high note. Continuing an annual tradition, the Education Foundation gave 163 attendees a $40 Amazon gift card at
Peachtree City’s 2025 Election: One Candidate’s Platform vs. Reality
Every couple of years, Peachtree City voters decide who will help shape our community’s future. With November’s election on the horizon, the race is starting to take shape. Here are