From ‘Appearances’ to ‘Foyle’
I’m finally of an age that I should be allowed to watch whatever television program(s) I wish without apology or explanation. Yet here I am trying to figure out why […]
Columnists
2014
City, Peachtree City
PTC to vet Lake Peachtree deal tonight
The Peachtree City Council is holding a special called meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in City Hall to consider an agreement with county officials to appeal a state ruling on
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Loretta Hughes Nickelson Allison, 80, of Sharpsburg
Loretta Hughes Nickelson Allison, 80, of Sharpsburg, Ga. passed away July 7, 2014 from a long illness. She was born April 7, 1934 in Sinking Creek, Va. and graduated from
Obituaries, Peachtree City
John Melvin Currie, 65, of Peachtree City
John Melvin Currie, 65, of Peachtree City passed away July 9, 2014. Mr. Currie graduated from Murrah High School of Jackson, Miss. class of 1966; he then went on to
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County says OK to PTC’s lake agreement
The Fayette County Commission voted Thursday to approve a pact with the Peachtree City Council to appeal what could be a very costly decision by state regulators regarding Lake Peachtree.
Newsmakers, Senoia
Senoia homes to be walled in for ‘The Walking Dead’
It might look like the Great Wall of Senoia, but the 15-foot temporary wall to be constructed on the Gin Property in the fall will actually serve as a contained
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World-class cancer treatment now in Fayette
Piedmont brings expertise of MD Anderson Cancer Network to Georgia As of July 11, Piedmont is the only health system in Georgia to become an affiliate of MD Anderson Cancer
City, Peachtree City
PTC Council to review options for 54W traffic
The results of a $70,000 study to improve traffic flow on Ga. Highway 54 West will be discussed by the Peachtree City Council Monday night at a workshop meeting. The
Senoia
Slinging songs in Senoia
There was no practical way to estimate the large mass of people attending the 2014 Senoia Social held July 5. The large stage was set up on the south side
Coweta County, Schools
Coweta beats state in final year of CRCT
The Coweta County School System in the final year of the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) outperformed the state of Georgia on all grades and subjects. The CRCT test will be
Community, Peachtree City
PTC’s top rookie and Rotarian of the Year
Rotary Club of Peachtree City past president, Amy Leuenberger, congratulates Don Walden and Scott Bradshaw (R) for being selected as this year’s Rookie and Rotarian of the Year, respectively. The awards are
Columnists
Just a storyteller
A friend was telling me that, not long ago, he was in a group undergoing training at a local hospital. The members of the group were instructed to introduce themselves
Community, Coweta County
Choral auditions start this month
By Joan Doggrell Special to The Citizen If you enjoy choral singing and want to sing even better, a golden opportunity awaits you. Kathy Bizarth, artistic director for Coweta County’s
Columnists
We have to talk
Want to really get your kids’ attention this summer? Walk up to them and say, “We have to talk.” Add a “young man” or “young lady” before or after that
Crime, Tyrone
Mom arrested after leaving 5-year-old in car
A Fairburn woman was charged with reckless conduct July 9 after leaving her 5-year-old son in a car at the Publix grocery store in Tyrone. The child was found by
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Ga. Senate District 16 Republican runoff candidate Marty Harbin responds to questions from The Citizen
The July 22 Republican runoff election for the Georgia State Senate, District 16 nomination is just two weeks away. To give voters the opportunity to hear from the candidates, The
Regional
Ga. Senate District 16 Republican runoff candidate David Studdard responds to questions from The Citizen
The July 22 Republican runoff election for the Georgia State Senate, District 16 nomination is just two weeks away. To give voters the opportunity to hear from the candidates, The
Fayette County
Fayette Board of Education Republican runoff Post 4 candidate Diane Basham responds to questions from The Citizen
The July 22 Republican runoff election for the District 4 seat on the Fayette County Board of Education is just two weeks away. To give voters the opportunity to hear
Fayette County
Fayette Board of Education Republican Post 4 candidate Jane Owens responds to questions from The Citizen
The July 22 Republican runoff election for the District 4 seat on the Fayette County Board of Education is just two weeks away. To give voters the opportunity to hear
Peachtree City
From McIntosh HS to ‘The Last Ship’ — Van Winkle fights to save humanity . . . on cable TV
By BONNIE HESTER Intern to The Citizen A Peachtree City native has a high-profile role in one of the hottest dramas on summer TV screens. Travis Van Winkle, a class
Fayette County
Smash and grab auto break-ins on increase in Fayette
There are increasing reports across Fayette County of motorists having their vehicles entered and items stolen. Responding to the entering auto cases, Sheriff Barry Babb cautioned residents to always lock
Peachtree City
Skateboarding on a parade float is a moving target
Unusual and unexpected floats can really turn heads in the annual July 4th parade in Peachtree City, and this shredding ode to skateboarding was no exception last week. The entry
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More costly dam looms if PTC fails in Lake Peachtree appeal
State decision stands to increase cost to county Peachtree City officials plan to appeal a decision from state regulators that would require a more costly repair to the dam and
Fayetteville
Timber harvest gets landowner in trouble with Fayetteville rules
There is nothing prohibiting a property owner from cutting timber. The problem is when the rules are not followed and an approved development plan has not been secured. That was
Fayetteville
F’ville to fine-tune budget figures at July 10 meeting
Aside from the two customary public hearings on the budget, some on the Fayetteville City Council wanted an additional work session to address the proposed FY 2015 general fund budget
Regional
Harbin, Studdard hone positions in July 22 runoff
Both men seeking the District 16 state senate seat agree that the budget needs to be scrutinized for cuts, but they would approach cuts in different ways. Marty Harbin of
Church
Ask Father Paul
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Guilt and forgiveness Dear Father Paul: I am a man in my late 50s who has lived a selfish, sinful
Church, Peachtree City
Dietmeyer, Hahn to perform tonight at Christ Our Shepherd
Karla Dietmeyer and Olivia Hahn, also known as “The OK Factor,” will present a concert on Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree
Engagements, Peachtree City
Hadzick-Callen Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hadzick of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Hadzick, to Jonathan Callen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callen of Peachtree City. The
Church, Peachtree City
‘Broadway and Beyond’ concert planned for tonight at All Saint
All Saints Anglican Church will host a free concert, open to the public, tonight, July 9, at 7 p.m. Sopranist Chelsea Buyalos and guitarist LeeLee Hunter will perform pieces by
Church, Regional
Religion Briefs 07/09/14
Interfaith dinner scheduled for July 12The Islamic Community Center of Atlanta will host its Annual Ramaden Interfaith Dinner Saturday, July 12, from 7:45 until 10 p.m. at the center in
Church, Fayetteville
Gordon (R) accepts the plaque from Tanya LeBlanc (L) on behalf of all choir members. Photo/Special.
Pastor Justin Kollmeyer of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fayetteville poses at Camp Lutheridge, N.C., with his middle school confirmation campers on June 22-28. On the front row (L-R)
Church, Fayetteville
In appreciation
Choir members of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville honored their choir director, Charlesworth Gordon, during the morning service Sunday, July 6, when they presented him a plaque
Church, Fayetteville
VBS starts at FPC Monday
Fayette Presbyterian Church will host its VBS July 14-18, from 9 a.m. until noon. The theme this year is “Workshop of Wonders.” The event will feature Bible stories, games, music,