Holiday Decoration Swap
Thinking about changing up your holiday decorations this year? Bring up to five (5) gently used holiday decorations to the Peachtree City Library by Thursday, December 4th. Get coupons to […]
Keeping You in Stitches: Block Party
Join the Block Party! Learn a new knitting/crochet stitch each month and create a block. OR bring your current creative project and hang out with other crafty people. This is
Soundbath and Stretch
Join Peachtree City Library and Flow by Naila for a 1 hour de-stressing and relaxation session. The session will begin with 20 minutes of gentle stretches followed by a meditative
Library Closed – Staff Training & Holiday Luncheon
Library Closed Friday, December 5th Staff Training & Holiday Luncheon
Jingle Bell Trail 5K and 1 Mile
Join us for the 29th annual Jingle Bell Trail 5K on Saturday, December 6th! We are the largest and longest-running school race in Peachtree City. Bring your holiday spirit and
Special Pops Tennis Brings Inclusion and Joy to the Courts
Friday at noon, the Peachtree City Tennis Center has come alive with energy as school buses unload dozens of students eager to play tennis. For six weeks each fall and
Ask Margar-etiquette about Unsupervised Children at a Wedding
Dear Margar-etiquette, I recently attended a wedding where one of the guests brought his 4-year-old son. The child was adorable but completely unsupervised, running around the reception and getting far
The Joy FM Thanksgiving Partnership to Feed Thousands 11/10 – 11/13 in Georgia
Thousands of food-insecure families across four states will receive help, including local area residents, in the 21st annual T-Shirts for Turkeys outreach, sponsored by The JOY FM The partnership between
Starr’s Mill picked for Financial Times program
Starr’s Mill High seniors Qiyi Lin and Ryan Murray are joining the Financial Times Student Advocate Programme, a four-month international virtual work experience. As Student Advocates, they will develop leadership,
McIntosh journalism students honored
Members of The Trail, the student news site of McIntosh High, took home several awards at the state convention for the Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA). Nearly 1,000 student-journalists from
Whitewater Robotics wins competition
Whitewater Robotics Team 33344C won the Cedar Grove High Vex Competition. The Wildcat crew went 9-0 on their way to becoming tournament champions. Team members are Mason Klinger, Justin Lin,
Reckley up for Hidden Heroes honor
Flat Rock Middle Principal Dr. Monica Reckley is up for the honor of 2025 Hidden Hero, and the community can help her win. Hidden Heroes are the educators and staff
City of Fayetteville Releases ‘Reimagining Downtown’ Video Highlighting Revitalization and Community Spirit
The City of Fayetteville’s Economic Development Department has announced the release of the seventh video in its “Telling Our Story” series. Titled “Reimagining Downtown,” the video will premiere on Monday,
Fayette County Cities Honor Local Veterans Through Weekend Events
Communities across Fayette County are preparing to honor local service members through ceremonies and concerts in the days leading up to Veteran’s Day. From Peachtree City’s traditional morning tribute to
Fayetteville Samaritans Pantry Needs – November
Fayette Samaritans need volunteers for the office, clothes closet, and food pantry. It is a 9:00am to 12:00pm commitment one day a week. If you would like more information, please
Community mourns beloved Booth Middle teacher and coach Dave “Coach Ed” Edinger
The Booth Middle School community is mourning the loss of longtime teacher and coach Dave Edinger, known to generations of students as Coach Ed, who died at his own hand
David Edinger, 67
In Loving Memory of David EdingerSeptember 24, 1958 –November 4, 2025 David Edinger was born on September 24, 1958, in New Jersey, but for the past 24 years he proudly
Trader Joe’s breaks regional record in Peachtree City’s first week
Trader Joe’s Peachtree City opened with “good chaos,” according to Store Manager Reggie Jones, who said the store broke a three-state regional record with nearly $1 million in sales and
Once Upon A Time…
There was a young art student chasing a flicker of curiosity into a Barnes & Noble bookstore. (Me.) I didn’t find a lightning bolt of genius so much as a
Talking Southern – Scaring Dogs
Your complier and a local friend were visiting one afternoon many years ago, and their conversation eventually rambled through one of those unexplained but often entertaining digressions to
Lt. Gov Candidate Tillery meets with Fayette GOP
Conservative Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Blake Tillery campaigned for votes at the Fayette County Republican Party meeting Saturday, vowing that if elected he would end the state income tax.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town at Trilith’s Annual Light Up Celebration November 22
Festive family fun, live entertainment and holiday magic to kick off the season FAYETTEVILLE, GA – October 29, 2025 — The most wonderful time of the year will arrive in
Get a Pet of the Week: Khloe – A Shy Senior Girl with a Grateful Heart
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and Khloe is a wonderful reminder of how grateful older dogs can be. At about 6–7 years old and 52 pounds, she’s a
Resources for Fayette and Coweta County residents facing food insecurity
Across Fayette and Coweta Counties, economic pressures are leading more families to face food insecurity. Organizations in the two counties are responding, providing food assistance programs and pantries to meet
Businesses Set to Showcase Bold Ideas and Innovation at the Fayette Chamber Pitch Competition
The Fayette Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Launch Fayette and Jason Hunter Design, is proud to announce the 2025 Fayette County Pitch Contest — a high-energy, Shark Tank-style competition
Remembering a Smorgasbord
My Eaters!What is going on? I hope you are all well. I missed you last week. Unfortunately, life took over. If I’m honest, I’m still kind of on the rollercoaster—but
Athletes of the Week – November 3, 2025
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
Public Schools: The Cornerstone of American Democracy
The debate over the future of American education has become a proxy war over the very meaning of democracy. The evisceration of the Department of Education, expansion of
How will Fayette County be taxed in 2025? Millage rates summed up
Fayette County and its city governments and school system have approved their 2025 property tax millage rates, with a majority of the rates remaining the same or similar to last
Fayetteville Police Department Awarded $29,708.56 Traffic Enforcement Grant
The Fayetteville Police Department announced today that it has been awarded a major traffic enforcement grant in the amount of $29,708.56 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) in
COGNIA Team Gives Coweta Schools High Marks, Awards School System Re-accreditation “with Merit”
2025 Cognia Accreditation Report for Coweta Schools Following nearly a year of preparation, the Cognia accreditation organization has awarded Coweta Schools six-year re-accreditation with “Merit” for the Coweta County School
2025 Election Results Across Coweta County
In Coweta County less than 25% of the registered voters made all the decisions. 27,182 voters out of 110,656 registered showed up to the polls. In several municipalities, incumbent mayors