Whitewater wins state volleyball title
The Wildcats are back on top. Whitewater won the Class 3A state volleyball championship, beating Cherokee Bluff in straight sets, 3-0, on October 29. The victory secured Whitewater its third […]
Graceland Thrift Store Reopens November 1 with Community Mural Unveiling
Union City, GA – Christian City’s Graceland Thrift Store will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, November 1, following a two-month refresh designed to better serve the community. The reopening will also feature
Garden Views: Best North Georgia Scenic Drives
The winding, country roads in North Georgia offer spectacular views of fall foliage. “Dragon Eyes” is a 77-mile scenic drive (in a figure 8 pattern) that includes 715 curves, two
Honoring the Past, Imagining the Future: New Downtown Mural to Celebrate Fayetteville’s Downtown Revitalization
FAYETTEVILLE, GA (October 29, 2025) The Fayetteville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has issued a Call for Artists and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a professional muralist or team to design and
Talking Southern – That Takes the Rag Off the Bush!
What an interesting old phrase! Your compiler has heard it all his life, and for most of it had no clue where it came from. It
When a Slow Day Feels Personal
Have you ever cared so much about a venture that a slow day felt personal? Same here. I’m Jason, a business owner, developer, father, and more. This past weekend we
Fayetteville Resident Describes Gunshot Two Weeks Before Discovery of Murder-Suicide
Residents at the Walton Fayetteville Apartments say they lived for nearly two weeks with a growing smell and unanswered questions before police discovered three people dead inside Building 6 in
Midwest Food Bank Georgia Celebrates Record-Breaking Harvest of Blessings Event
Community comes together to help feed families across Georgia and the Southeast Peachtree City, GA — October 28, 2025 — Midwest Food Bank Georgia hosted its annual Harvest of Blessings fundraising
Athletes of the Week – October 27, 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
GEMA/HS, NWS prepares for Severe Weather Preparedness Day, November 5
(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, declares November 5 as Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Day for schools, businesses and
Munchkin Masquerade
Join us on Halloween morning for the Munchkin Masquerade, our downtown Trick-or-Treat for the little ones! The Munchkin Masquerade will take place beginning at 10am on Friday the 31st and
Peachtree City Man Charged with 49 Counts of Child Exploitation Using AI-Altered Images
A Peachtree City man, Justin Maloy, 42, is facing 49 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child after police say he used artificial intelligence applications to alter photos of
Lady Diana
Lady Diana is Charming, Sweet, and a Dash of Costume Fun True to her name, this lovely lady carries herself with calm grace and gentle affection. She’s a well-mannered companion—loving,
Two Sparrows Village Hosts Annual Bird Bash Fundraiser on November 7th
Fayetteville, GA — October 2025 — Two Sparrows Village will host its annual Bird Bash on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 6 PM to 11 PM at Shipyard and Town Stage at the Town at Trilith, 125
Citizen of the Week: Reggie Jones
Congratulations to Citizen of the Week: Reggie Jones! With a contagious smile and a servant-leader spirit, Reggie Jones has quickly become one of Peachtree City’s most recognizable faces—especially if you’ve
What to do when you’re in an accident
After undergoing a personal injury, such as a car accident, there is often a major shock factor. The shock of a chaotic incident like a car crash can cause your
Separating the Tricks from the Treats
Boo, Peachtree City! Do you like a good scare? This election season, it’s not haunted houses that are giving people chills — it’s the rumors being spread by my opponent.
New Trader Joe’s Sets Records in Peachtree City
In spite of a cold front and rain drizzling all day, the Grand Opening of Trader Joe’s made an even bigger splash than company officials might have anticipated. According to
A Day in the Life of Sir Knotalot
As the first rays of sunlight peek over the horizon, the halls of Willis Road Elementary School lie quiet and still. But not for long. As the clock strikes 8:00
The Art of a Good Souvenir
Go to any museum or iconic tourist site, and you’ll inevitably find the only way out is through a gift shop. Recently I was at Versailles, where I could have
School System Senior Tax Exemption, ESPLOST Referendums on November 4th Coweta Ballot
The Coweta County School Board has two ballot measures to be decided by Coweta voters on November 4th – a renewal of the 1-cent Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales
Coweta’s Class of 2025 Outperforms Nation and State on ACT College Exam
2025 ACT results released in October showed that the Coweta County School System’s 2025 graduates overall outscored Georgia and U.S. graduates on the college entrance exam. The school system’s average
Letter to the Editor: Peachtree City Council Actions Speak Louder Than Words
As a child, I often heard the phrase “actions speak louder than words.” Only as an adult did I come to realize just how much truth this statement holds. After
Final Call for Non-Profits to Register for Fayette Non-Profit Fair
Registration Deadline: November 7, 2025 Fayetteville, GA (October 27, 2025) – The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is inviting local non-profits to join the community for the inaugural Fayette Non-Profit Fair,
Peachtree City Elementary hosts vibrant Cultural Fair
With dozens of nationalities a part of their school community, the Peachtree City Elementary Cultural Fair is a special way to honor the school’s diversity and learn about the world
Hunt for Knowledge: Earnhart keeps students curious
Jill Earnhart, enrichment teacher at Crabapple Lane Elementary, inspires lifelong learning in her Cardinals. The enrichment teachers at the school get one day a week with each grade. On that
Peachtree City Deserves Leaders Truly Rooted Here
Peachtree City residents deserve local leaders who are genuinely invested in our community, not those who view public office as a stepping stone. James Clifton, now a candidate for City
Whitewater, McIntosh advance to state volleyball championship
Whitewater and McIntosh will both play for a state volleyball championship in their respective classifications on October 29. In the semifinals, Whitewater clipped Calhoun, 3 sets to 2. McIntosh swept
War Monument Lawsuit Sparks Election Showdown in Brooks
A war monument dispute in the town of Brooks has evolved into an election-year flashpoint. Residents Lieze Harris and her husband David Harris say they temporarily moved their town’s World
Business Women of Fayette & Coweta to Host Program on “Unlocking the Power of Sponsorships”
Event to be held October 28 at Maguire’s in Downtown Senoia SENOIA, GA — The Business Women of Fayette & Coweta (BWFC) will host its next networking and learning event
An ASD Parent’s Response to the Tylenol and Autism Debate
When I heard Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump claim that taking Tylenol during pregnancy could cause autism, I felt something heavy settle in my chest. Like many parents,
Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Push Trump Admin to Sustain SNAP Program
Washington, D.C. — Senate Democrats, including U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, are pressing the Trump Administration to sustain the SNAP program. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock, alongside colleagues, are
Trader Joe’s Opens to Cheers, Rain, and Record Crowds in Peachtree City
Over 600 shoppers lined up in the rain before sunrise Monday morning to celebrate the long-awaited grand opening of Trader Joe’s in Peachtree City—the first location on the south side
Business of the Week: CT Cantina & Taqueria Trilith Square
The foundation of CT Cantina and Taqueria at Trilith Square in Fayetteville has deep familial roots in Jalisco, Mexico. The owner of CT Cantina & Taqueria, Rafael Jamie came to