Eight local veterans were honored Saturday as the Coweta County chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented each of them with a handcrafted quilt recognizing their service to the […]
7th Presidential Cabinet Visit to Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District This Year Today, Congressman Brian Jack welcomed the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner to Pike County. Together, they
The title used to be a self-evident, fact-based truth that many of us (including pediatricians like me) assumed most everybody believed and understood. Unfortunately, we are now living in an
Superior Court Judge W. Fletcher Sams has formally notified Governor Brian P. Kemp of his intention to retire from the bench, effective midnight on January 31, 2026. In his letter
Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services proudly celebrated the graduation of its first Paramedic Class on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Fayette County Fire and EMS Training Center. This
“Our Confederate dead, whom power could not corrupt, whom death could not terrify, whom defeat could not dishonor. It is not in mortals to command success. But they did more,
Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Stuart, a native of Peachtree City, Georgia, serves aboard USS Roosevelt. Stuart graduated from McIntosh High School in 2004. Additionally, Stuart earned an associate’s degree
Georgia is celebrating its largest jackpot winner in history. A single Mega Millions ticket purchased in Newnan matched all six numbers drawn Friday night to win a jackpot worth an estimated
Sponsors and Guests Invited to Step into the Season on Giving Tuesday! Peachtree City, GA — The Business Women of Fayette and Coweta (BWFC) invite the community to turn up
Holiday lights, a Christmas tree and hot chocolate marked the opening of a multi-use path at the new QTS Data Center on Wednesday night, as the city of Fayetteville joined
Three suicide deaths in just a matter of weeks have shaken Fayette County: middle school teacher Dave “Coach Ed” Edinger, an elementary school teacher in Peachtree City, and a 14-year-old
Neighbors helping neighbors — Peachtree City combines football fun with a mission to feed and clothe local families. Peachtree City is proud to partner with Midwest Food Bank and Bloom
Robert J. Burch Elementary teamed up to help foster children across the state with a Socktober drive. Socktober is a service project that Burch hosts during October to collect brand
Fayette Senior Services (FSS) announces their 2026 Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities as they look to connect with community partners and invite them to join in supporting Fayette County’s seniors! As
The Georgia Department of Education recognized 13 Fayette County schools for exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics with 2024-2025 Math Leader Awards. At the elementary level, Braelinn Elementary was honored for
The Georgia Department of Education is recognizing schools that demonstrated exceptional achievement or growth in reading with 2024-2025 Literacy Leader Awards. Schools were recognized for achievement or growth in the percentage
Sandy Creek High running back Amari Latimer was named the Georgia High School Football Daily Player of the Week for his dominant performance in the team’s region-clinching win over Troup
Fayette County Public Schools posted another standout showing on the 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), seeing gains nearly across the board. The CCRPI measures school, district, and
Every December, a tradition of quiet reverence unfolds across the nation. It is called Wreaths Across America, and it is far more than a ceremony—it is a heartfelt, living expression
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first must-see book event of 2026! Give the readers in your life the perfect holiday gift—an evening with New York Times
Dear Margar-etiquette, My son is coming home from college for Thanksgiving, and he’s bringing a female “friend.” I’m delighted to have an extra guest at the table, but I’m unsure
It is a good bet you have had a close encounter with a deer, if you have lived in Georgia for a while! During my 21 years in Peachtree City,
A fine Southern term, this: denoting a common burlap sack or bag. Its derivation seems to come from the cheap, noisy saltwater fish of the same name, for
The holidays, Black Friday, and the new year are pulling into the driveway at the same time, and hosting is suddenly the main event! From my view, good hosting feels
“There’s a lot of ideas, there’s a lot of bills, but there’s no consensus. And I think that’s a failure.” – Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (on the View) Greene has been
Smoking is the single, largest, preventable cause of death and illness in the world. It’s estimated that smoking causes about 480,000 deaths each year as it is a risk factor
What is up, my Eaters!I hope you are all well. I’m doing okay. I find myself in a weird place as I reflect on the week. I’ve been super busy,
At Workout Anytime Tyrone, fitness is more than a goal — it’s a mission. The gym, owned by retired U.S. Army Major John Hall and his wife Tamra Hall, brings
Ivan is a handsome 5-year-old Labrador mix with a gorgeous honey-colored coat and the kind of soft, soulful eyes that stop you in your tracks. At around 80 pounds, he’s
I think most people are aware that we’ve had a rash of suicides recently in our community. When someone takes their own life, it sets off a ripple of complicated grief for family and friends. I know from personal
When the world felt heavy during the height of COVID and the summer of 2020 — a time marked by isolation, the Black Lives Matter protests, and community tension —
Fayetteville musician Ali Ramsaier recently took the stage in Times Square—not just to sing, but to speak up. As a performer and advocate living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a painful
The Citizen is proud to feature exceptional student-athletes from across our community each week. Whether they’re leading their teams to victory, showing strong character on and off the field, or
When Martin and Dana Adlam bought Interiors Blinds and Designs in February 2023, they weren’t newcomers to the local design scene. Dana, a professional interior designer for more than 25
