Bloom helps out troubled kids
The world can be a pretty tough place, and home is supposed to be the place that is safe from harm’s way. But that is not always the case, including […]
Community, Fayette County
2014
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Lake Peachtree dam debacle: Questions to be asked
I feel that Steve Brown’s letter to the editor regarding Lake Peachtree warrants a rebuttal. I’ve heard enough from government officials at all levels explaining away this mess as completely
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Council harmony breath of fresh air
There were a number of reasons why I considered running for City Council. One was I was tired of listening to the unprofessional bickering between some of the sitting council
Fayetteville, Lifestyle
60s legend is set to play Fayetteville
On Saturday, Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville will feature the late-60s Grammy Award winning band, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap. Opening for Gary Puckett is Atlanta-based group, R&B, Inc.
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
America’s fights are always about freedom
It’s been my privilege the past few months to work along with pastor Dr. Knox Herdon on his American Heritage Museum. The museum is nothing but a trailer that can
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
An ode to Velveeta
I have — at long last — found a reason for the existence of Sprawl Mart, also known as “China Incorporated.” If you’re not a Southerner, either by birth or
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Picture a big wooden sign off Hwy. 54: ‘Pineywood’
Many are talking about the new Fayette Pinewood Studios. The thinking is that this will open up doors to a lot of new indirectly related businesses in the area and
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
Musical legend to play The Fred
The Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series continues on July 26 with Michael Bolton playing The Fred in Peachtree City. After four decades in the music industry, Michael Bolton
Columnists
A gathering of spirits
This column originally appeared in April, 1998. As we headed home, in 1998, from that surprising region of glaciers, waterfalls, forest and sea, starry nights and long, long days that
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Walter F. Burch, 98 of Fayetteville
Walter F. Burch, 98 of Fayetteville passed away July 3, 2014 at his residence. Walter, born in Woolsey, Ga. was preceded in death by his parents, Walter L. and Mary
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Vance Frederick Lusk, Jr., 63, of Fayetteville
Vance Frederick Lusk, Jr., 63, of Fayetteville, passed away July 17, 2014. Mr. Lusk was a retired middle school teacher with Henry County Schools System. He spent 30 years teaching
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Orin Elsworth Huston of Peachtree City
Orin “Buddy” Elsworth Huston passed away July 19, 2014 in Bradenton Fla. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Buddy was the husband of Gail Ann (nee Kohlmeyer) Huston for 53 years,
Obituaries, Regional
Grant Thomas Herron, 32, of McDonough
Grant Thomas Herron, 32, of McDonough, passed away Saturday, July, 19, 2014. Grant attended Fayette County High School where he was a standout athlete. He also attended Hargrave Military Preparatory
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Peggy Mays West, 74, of Fayetteville
Peggy Mays West, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. She was a 1958 graduate of Russell High School. She is survived by her husband of 54 years
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Rose Frances Muzio, 90, of Peachtree City
Rose Frances Muzio, 90, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away July 15, 2014. Mrs. Muzio was born July 10, 1924 in Schenectady, N.Y. to the late Joseph & Constance Coppola.
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Memorial service for Citizen reporter John Munford Saturday at 1 p.m. in F’ville
UPDATED 5:29 p.m. Friday, July 25 — A memorial service is planned for today (Saturday, July 26) at 1 p.m. for John Waller Munford, Jr., 41, a third generation newspaper
City, Peachtree City
Briefing Monday on entertainment center, 650-home project in PTC
Plans for a 650-home subdivision at MacDuff Parkway and north Kedron Drive will be reviewed by the Peachtree City Planning Commission Monday night. Planners also will review a proposed entertainment
Opinion
When change comes
Change is inevitable. It cannot be stopped. It will always happen. Often the change comes when those in authority resign, die, receive new assignments, or otherwise vacant the scene. When
Coweta County
Feds may ax driveway mailboxes for new homes in Coweta
The days of having a mailbox at the end of the driveway may be at an end for new residential developments. The local postmaster will now decide if mail will
Peachtree City
The fish she would not let get away
Gabrielle Klinger, 17, of Peachtree City had to go the extra fathom to haul in this 12 pound, 1 ounce beauty of a largemouth bass at Lake Kedron Monday. Fishing
Peachtree City
Peachtree City police win U.S. traffic safety award
When it comes to traffic safety, it is hard to beat the efforts of the Peachtree City Police Dept. That work resulted in the department taking top honors in the
Peachtree City
PTC says ‘yes’ to new traffic light on Hwy. 54W
If it meets state approval, a new “continuous flow” traffic light intersection will serve a new shopping center on Ga. Highway 54 West and Line Creek Drive. On a 4-1
Newnan
DOL staging recruitment drive to help Newnan’s Niagara plant fill 70 jobs
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help Niagara Bottling fill 70 jobs for a new facility under construction in Shenandoah Park in Newnan. When operational later this year, the
Senoia
Senoia arrests man, 18, for child molestation
An 18-year-old Senoia man faces child molestation charges for actions committed in 2010 and 2011 when he was a juvenile. The man was charged with two counts of child molestation,
Community, Coweta County
Starting another Habitat home
Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is partnering with South-Tree Enterprises, Inc. and Cancer Treatment Centers of America to build a home in Newnan. Pictured at the ground breaking are, from
Peachtree City
$100 PTC tax hike scrutinized
Most of the public discussion about a proposed property tax increase at Thursday’s meeting of the Peachtree City Council focused on the increased spending for landscaping. The average Peachtree City
Coweta County
Coweta tweaks zoning rules for active adult developments
A zoning category approved in late 2013 to allow residential developments designed for people 55 years of age and up was amended July 15 by the Coweta County Commission to
Business, Senoia
More than 30K Georgians employed by film, TV work
Members of the Rotary Club of Coweta-Fayette on July 14 were given a wide-ranging update on Georgia’s film industry by Georgia Film, Music and Entertainment Office Senior Location Specialist Craig
Peachtree City
PTC approves stormwater fix off Lenox Road
A $57,000 project to replace failed storm drain pipe in the Beechwood subdivision off Lenox Road was approved by the Peachtree City Council Thursday night. The problem has led to
Business, Coweta County
Coweta Chamber unveils its membership drive for July
While most chambers of commerce struggle through their annual membership drive, The Newnan-Coweta Chamber will host a “Membership Event” that is like none other. For two and a half days,
Coweta County, Lifestyle
Senoia’s Moth Ball is July 25
The Senoia Area Historical Society announces the third annual Moth Ball July 25 at 8 p.m. This year. participants will be dancing under the stars on the lovely grounds of
City, Newnan
Newnan ready to roll on sidewalk, repaving projects funded by sales tax
Newnan is set to begin a number of sidewalk and paving projects. Totaling $861,000, the majority of the cost will be funded by special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST)
Columnists
Stopping the flood
At first, it was a just a trickle. There was no real harm being done. After all, who amongst us notices a trickle? A case could be made that the
City, Peachtree City
PTC to consider ‘continuous green T’ application
A proposal to apply for a new “continuous flow” traffic light intersection on Ga. Highway 54 West and Line Creek Drive will be considered by the Peachtree City Council Thursday