This is that odd week in the year that is not quite like any other. Because of the way the holidays fall, it is possible, depending on who your employer is, to take four days’ vacation and have ten days in a row off to do what you wish. It is the end of the year with a fresh,...
Never say never. It’s one of those phrases that our parents said to us kids during those seven magical years we spent growing up on that old familiar street not so far away called Flamingo. At least once a week, they said, “As soon as you say you’re not going to do something, eventually you will.” I thought I’d...
Linda Keyser, loving wife, devoted mother, passed away on December 24, 2023, at the age of 80.
Born on August 30, 1943, in Spring Mount, PA, Linda touched the lives of many through her deeply caring nature, selflessness, and unwavering love for her family.
Beyond her role as a homemaker, Linda found joy and fulfillment in volunteer work and various hobbies....
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Yamaha has been recognized for its role in helping students gain educational opportunities on Georgia’s waterways, receiving this year’s River Guardian Award from Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. Recipients of this award are recognized for their efforts in promoting sustainable practices, educating the public about water conservation, advocating for clean water policies, or taking proactive measures to preserve the health of...
Last Tuesday, a meeting room full of very concerned Fayetteville citizens joined forces with the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission to condemn yet another mega-multi-family scheme thrust upon them by willing members of the Fayetteville City Council.
Thanks to the public alarm sounding in The Citizen, a fed-up throng besieged the castle at City Hall and demanded that the madness...
UPDATE: According to Fitness 54's Facebook page, the gym reopened on New Years day, less than two weeks after the pre-Christmas fire.
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A fire Saturday, December 23, in the men’s sauna damaged the well-known gymnasium and fitness center on Ga. Highway 54 just east of Peachtree City.
The fire caused some interior damage. which closed the gym to the public. The...
A motorist who decided to spit on a Peachtree City police officer got a free ride to Fayette County Jail.
Police stopped a Chevrolet Cobalt on the morning of Dec. 20 on City Circle for multiple traffic violations. Probable cause was established to search the car and the driver got out but refused to cooperate with officers, so she was...
Happy Holidays and hello, winter. It’s Christmas for some, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Winter Solstice for others. No matter what you celebrate, it’s customary to gather together with our families as we wind down the year. This time of year is not only a time of celebration, but for me personally, it’s usually a time of reflection and planning. For...
Rae Duncan is the featured artist exhibiting her luxuriant and visually unique paper flower art at the Peachtree City Library Art Initiative from January to February 2024.
Duncan enjoys the artistic experience of creating something beautiful from nothing more than a few pieces of paper and her imagination. "Nature usually directs my path, and I constantly draw upon it for...
Natalie Grant, the contemporary Christian artist, was interviewed on this year’s special “Christmas with Will Graham.” She learned early in life that Christmas is about giving. Grant was raised in Seattle, and every other year, her family piled into a motor home and travelled from Washington to San Diego to visit grandparents.
The family had their little Christmas tree in...
Piedmont Fayette Hospital has earned accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. The accreditation recognizes Piedmont Fayette’s dedication to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care with an emphasis on safety.
“We received two designations for multi-specialty robotics that covers general robotic assisted surgeries and soon to be orthopedic robotic assisted surgeries,” said Steve Porter,...
When I was child and even through my teenage years, Christmas night and the following day were the saddest time of the year. The anticipation of presents, church pageants and holiday cheer were swooped away in such a short time.
“Christmas decorations look so ragged the day after Christmas,” Mama commented wisely one time.
Once when I was about 12, I...
Atlanta, GA — Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Gerresheimer, a manufacturer for the pharma and life science industry, will invest more than $88 million in expanding its manufacturing operations in Peachtree City, creating over 200 new jobs for Fayette County.
“This project is a prime example of the exciting growth of the life sciences industry in our state,...
For many, the holidays are a time to let lose…on everything. For multiple months. And while there’s nothing wrong the occasional break away from routine, setting ourselves up for prolonged periods of time without consistent care for our overall wellbeing can turn a refreshing vacation into a groggy nightmare. So, here are some ways you can enjoy the holidays...
Tyrone police are investigating two separate incidents in which dead bodies were found in public places this week.
The city’s police department issued a statement regarding a Dec. 19 incident during which officers responded to the 500 block of McDade Street shortly before 9 p.m. in reference to a welfare check.
At that location, a woman told officers that the father...
Piedmont interventional cardiologist Tesfaye Telila, M.D., is on a mission to resolve what can be deemed a cardiac crisis in his homeland of Ethiopia. As the population in that country adopted a more western lifestyle, the incidence of heart disease has risen drastically. Knowing this “epidemiologic shift” and the increase in premature deaths due to heart attacks and strokes,...
We only have so much energy. We understand this concept when driving a vehicle, and we even have devices that remind us of how much energy we have remaining.
My car lets me know how much gas is left in the tank. My wife’s car goes one better: it lets her know how many miles she can drive before her...
With only a few days left before the big guy bounds down the chimney, it’s time to finish our Flamingo Street Christmas Countdown. As you remember from last week’s column, Dear Reader, we had started our countdown at number eight, and worked our way down. This week, we will go through the last four on our list.
Four might be...
Whitewater Middle math classes conducted a project aimed at comprehending local poverty through data analysis, putting their results into action with a Toys for Tots drive.
The 8th grade math classes studied poverty in Fayette County since 2013. Through graphing and analyzing trends, students not only refined their math skills but also developed a heightened awareness of the community's challenges.
As...
People were not created to sit all day.
In generations past, being active was a requirement of everyday life for most people to survive, as typical activities ranging from farming to routine housework all were tied to plenty of physical labor. In today’s world dominated by technology, more and more people are able to lead mostly sedentary lives on and...
Jay Maxwell, Newnan, was selected as the 2023 Marine of the Year by the Sergeant Clyde Thomason Medal of Honor Detachment #1325 serving Fayette and Coweta counties. Maxwell has served in a number of leadership positions in the local detachment and in the state of Georgia.
He most recently served two terms as the Commandant of #1325 and now serves...
The Cathedral of Christ the King, Sharpsburg, hosted Waffle House's "Santa's Sleigh" night on December 11th. The evening is an annual event that Waffle House puts on for the children and grandchildren of Waffle House employees, where they sit with Santa and receive gifts.
The event was coordinated with Waffle House District Manager Brian Williams, and organized by Waffle House...
Happy Fit Year – Tuesday, January 2 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Get in the right mindset for a new year of reinventing you! Join fitness specialist Laura Milner as she helps us gain the motivation to prepare ourselves for a successful health...
Celebrate National Soup Month @ the Library
January 2nd-January 31st, 2024 —Peachtree City Library
Join the Peachtree City Library as we celebrate National Soup Month all month long. Share your favorite recipe with us. Get a free cookbook. Only while supplies last. No registration required.
Weekly Beginning Spanish
Thursdays, January 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2024, 2:00pm —Theater Room
Join Peachtree City Library staff...
Fayette County, GA – Dunkin Donuts presented a $1,000 check to the Fayette County Animal Shelter during the grand opening of their 1211 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City location on December 15. Reginald Jordan, Fayette County Animal Control’s Assistant Director received the donation on behalf of the shelter.
“On behalf of the animal shelter we are extremely grateful for the...
The Stars have been shining even brighter heading into their holiday break. The students of Braelinn Elementary have shown tremendous generosity and compassion through a food drive for the Real Life Center.
Embodying the school's leadership pledge to serve others, the students went above and beyond to make a positive impact in their community. They collected over 4,000 food items,...
The end of the semester represents the start of a new journey for a select group of students. On December 13, Fayette LIFE Academy hosted commencement ceremonies, filling an auditorium with friends, family, and supporters to cheer on the newest graduates.
Student speakers Ansleigh Garmon-Flegel, DeAndre Jacobs, and Andie McDermott shared their different life paths and how the programs of Fayette...
Many of you reading this article barely made it through the year. You’re probably already seeing a lot of people posting highlight reels of the year on social media. Perhaps you’re getting another “brag letter” from a friend or family member in your Christmas card. For some, it may have been their best year ever. That’s awesome. For many...
Well, here the Fayetteville government goes again.
There is a major rezoning hearing at Fayetteville City Hall on Tuesday, December 19. Not only is the city in danger of losing the Walgreens drugstore on the corner of Highway 54 and Gingercake Road, but they could also end up with a massive condominium complex on the site — 265 three-story condominiums...
An Ohio man whose burglary attempt three months ago ended when he was shot by a Fayette homeowner is out of the hospital and in jail.
Michael Brooks II of Columbus, Ohio, was listed on the Fayette County Jail log as having been picked up by Fayette County Sheriff’s Office deputies Dec. 15 at Grady Hospital. He faces felony charges...
Retired Colonel Benjamin Studdard Malcom, age 94, of Peachtree City, GA peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, October 30, 2023.
He was born to the late Jamie and Mamie Malcom on a farm in Monroe, GA on December 20, 1928. The farmhouse had no electricity until 1936. He rode a bicycle to school from 1936-1945.
Colonel Malcom was a...
Broughton “Bo” Chappell Mullins, age 80, peacefully passed away on December 14, 2023 in Fayetteville, GA surrounded by family and friends. Bo has been battling various forms of cancer for over 22 years, successfully enduring multiple surgical procedures. His latest complication became too much to overcome and God chose to bring him home.
Bo was born to Broughton Chappell Mullins,...
Reverend Robert (Bob) Lee Partridge, Jr., 89, of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Bob was born to Robert Lee Partridge, Sr. and Lucile Duke Partridge in Raymond, Georgia on Sunday, August 12, 1934. He graduated from Newnan High School and joined the Army National Guard of Georgia as a teenager, where he proudly served while...
If you’ve got any urgent business with any Fayette County governmental office, you’d better get it done before close of business this coming Friday, Dec. 22.
That’s because county workers will be taking a full week off for the Christmas break, and offices will be closed for the holidays for an entire week, from Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, through...
