Sports briefs – March 16
FAYETTE COUNTY (baseball) lost 6-1 to Lovejoy Thursday. Only one of the Lovejoy runs was earned, according to coach Frank Dixon, who said, “Every team has days when things do […]
Fayette County, Sports
2014
Obituaries, Regional
Lorraine Mary Gray, 80, of College Park
Lorraine Mary Gray, 80, of College Park passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband John “Jackî” Edward Gray. She is survived by her
Obituaries, Regional
Ronald Lum Buchanan, age 81, of Dahlonega
Mr. Ronald Lum Buchanan, age 81, of Dahlonega, Ga. died Monday, March 10, 2014, at Embracing Hospice House following an extended illness. Ron Buchanan, loving husband of 57 years, was
Obituaries, Regional
Elizabeth MacColl Horton Adams
Elizabeth MacColl Horton Adams, a Darien resident for 21 years, died at home in Indian Harbour Beach, Fla. on March 06, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was 63
Community, Peachtree City
PTC Rotary helps Real Life Center
The Rotary Club of Peachtree City presented the Real Life Center with a $1,000 check Thursday representing donations the club collected from the community during the club’s annual Christmas tree
Coweta County, Newsmakers
Coweta’s Blackburn named to state probation advisory council
Coweta County Commissioner Bob Blackburn on Feb. 28 was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to the Ga. County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC). Blackburn chairs the Coweta County Commission
Crime, Senoia
Senoia cops seek second suspect in pharmacy heists
Warrants have been issued for a second arrest in connection with the July 2013 burglary and Dec. 23 attempted burglary at the Senoia Drug Company on Ga. Highway 16. A
Columnists
Georgia to honor Vietnam veterans
At 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, in the North Wing of the state Capitol, Governor Nathan Deal will issue a proclamation declaring March 29, 2014 as Vietnam Veterans Day in
Fayette County, Lights and Sirens
Home a total loss in March 14 fire
A late morning house fire on March 14 at 210 Hilo Road south of Fayetteville was a complete loss. Bob Arnold, who lives next door, was in the house with
Columnists
Don’t mess with schedules
Mom used to say, “You don’t mess with the schedules of babies or old people.” If you ask The Wife, she would say I fall into one if not both
Fayette County, Sports
Sports briefs – March 14
WHITEWATER (baseball) defeated Union Grove Union Grove 7-2 Tuesday night. Ethan Gillis and John Hendershot combined to stifle the opposition on the mound, and the Wildcat bats came to life
Lights and Sirens, Peachtree City
Gas leak shuts entrance to PTC Walmart, Home Depot
A gas leak that sprung just after 11 a.m. today is ongoing, resulting in the closure of the entrance road to the Peachtree City Walmart and Home Depot, fire officials
Fayette County, Sports
Sports briefs – March 13
FAYETTE COUNTY (baseball) defeated Greenville Tuesday night behind Jordan Coleman’s complete-game no-hitter. Chris Jones was 2-for-2 with a homer and 5 RBI, and Wahid Ali also homered. STARR’S MILL (girls
Fayette County
3 women beat up, rob Decatur man
A Decatur man who travelled to Fayette County on Feb.19 to meet women he met on the Internet got a bit more than he bargained for. After driving the three
Peachtree City
Medical device maker brings 120 new jobs to PTC plant
The 120 new jobs coming to pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer Gerresheimer’s Peachtree City location next year will include executive, administrative, supervisory and production positions, the company has said. The Citizen first
Community, Fayette County
Public gets involved with Fayette Visioning Initiative at SCHS
The Fayette Visioning Initiative continues to move forward. One of the phases in the process of developing the vision document later this year was a public meeting held March 5
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Mailbox theft suspects chased from Tyrone to Coweta
What began March 7 as a report of stealing mail in Tyrone quickly led to a pursuit by Peachtree City Police that continued into Coweta County where Coweta deputies clocked
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Piedmont Fayette Hospital ground zero for shooter drill
An emergency preparedness drill held on March 8 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital was executed to help emergency responders prepare for the absolute worst. In a mock scenario of a gunman
Fayette County
For 2nd time in 3 years, Fayette BoE will appoint new member
For the second time since the fall of 2011, the Fayette County Board of Education has a vacancy that it will fill by appointment. A four-member board appointed current Post
Fayette County
2 national groups seek judge’s ouster for overturning rape verdict
Two representatives of national Down syndrome organizations are urging the removal of a judge who overturned a guilty verdict in a 2012 rape case involving a Fayetteville victim who suffers
Peachtree City
TDK Boulevard to close for weekend
TDK Boulevard will be closed between Ga. Highway 74 and Dividend Drive from 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday to allow for maintenance work on the bridge. The city
Fayette County
Fayette schools pilot digital media career pathway
The Fayette County School System is developing a pilot program designed to create a career pathway in digital media. The March 4 announcement was made at Sandy Creek High School
Fayette County
No black candidate for BoE in new minority district
6 in race for 2 BOE seats; McCarty and Brown face commission opposition Adjusting to district voting is proving to be a challenge for both political parties in Fayette County.
Peachtree City
‘Ready to move’ on MacDuff Pkwy. bridge
Public hearing March 24 for Wieland 238-home rezoning on PTC’s west side; bridge over railroad is key The extension of MacDuff Parkway, all the way to Ga. Highway 74, may
Crime, Fayette County
Arrest made in N. Fayette hit-and-run case
A 64-year-old Fayetteville resident has been arrested for driving off after her vehicle struck a woman walking her son to the bus stop in north Fayette County Tuesday morning, sheriff’s
Schools
FCHS students set focus on career preparation
CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) students at Fayette County High took the month of February to explore the world of work and how to prepare for their future careers
Fayette County
Alzheimer’s Walk planning meeting is this weekend
The first step in organizing any successful venture is proper planning. And it’s never too early to plan, especially when your key objective is to raise funds to provide free
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MHS students use science fair winnings to pay it forward
Three students with an interest in honeybees developed a science fair project last year that earned them a monetary award from the Tellus Science Museum at the Georgia Science and
Community, Fayette County
Representing the county
Bennett’s Mill Middle School Band had six students participate in the all-state band concert, held in Athens. From left, top row, Roger Callison, Errol Rhoden, Derek Hornberger. Front row, Paige
Community, Fayette County
Fundraiser to help raise awareness for childhood disorder PANDAS
An event to be held on April 12 will have the dual purpose of raising awareness for an autoimmune disorder called PANS/PANDAS and to help secure the needed funds for
Fayette County, Lifestyle
Things to do-March 12-May 3
March March 12 The deadline for applications for the 29th annual Art and Music Showcase is today.. The showcase is open to all Fayette County students in grades one through
Fayetteville
Concert series announced in Fayetteville
Once again, it’s that time of year when we get the long-awaited answer to “Who’s coming to the amphitheater in Fayetteville this year?” The Southern Ground Amphitheater is excited to
Fayette County, Sports
Sports briefs – March 12
STARR’S MILL (track) competed at the Mill Creek meet Saturday. Madeline Hammond was second in the high jump; Alexis Farley was fourth in the long jump and second in the
Church
One letter can make a big difference
It’s not that hard. It’s Chance with a “y.” Chancey. Not Chaney. Not Chancy. Not Chauncey. Not Chandley. I’m not the Channel 2 weather man. It’s Chancey. It might be