McIntosh band students get professional tips
It was a first for a school band program in Fayette County — musicians from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) giving music lessons to students during class. Through a private […]
March 31, 2015
Bicycle through historic Senoia
The 6th Annual Historic Senoia Bicycle tour is Saturday, May 30. This fun and easy tour of Senoia’s most charming areas is for cyclists of all ages and abilities. It
Treasure hunting goes high tech
An official GeoTour of Peachtree City has been created with 19 treasures placed around the city’s landmarks. The Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau created the official GeoTour along with
Engagements, Peachtree City
Serratelli-DeShon Engagement
Mr. Joseph A. Serratelli and Ms. Teresa Masucci of Peachtree City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Serratelli, to Justin DeShon, son of Mr. Ron DeShon
Church
It’s Holy Week. Where will you be?
Yes, it’s Holy Week. Come with me and I’ll show you what’s about to unfold. Tomorrow night is Maundy Thursday. This year in our congregation we are celebrating a “Seder
Church, Regional
Religion Briefs 04/01/15
Jaime Jorge to appear at SDA Church Professional violinist Jaime Jorge will be in concert at the Peachtree City Seventh Day Adventist Church (4957 Ga. Highway 34 E., Sharpsburg) on
Hopewell collects socks for charity
Hopewell Methodist Women collected over 400 pairs of socks from their congregation to help Fayette’s Real Life Center Warehouse and a homeless men’s shelter in Atlanta. The Methodist Men prepared
Church, Peachtree City
PTCUMC initiates lunch and learn sessions for new members
The deadline to sign up is this Friday, April 3, for a new program at Peachtree City United Methodist Church. Newer members and visitors are invited to learn more about
New bishop for Whitewater Ward
John Haycock (center, above), local endodontist and Peachtree City resident, has been called to serve as the new bishop of the Whitewater Ward congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ
Fayette system may hire 31 more teachers, 19 special ed parapros
Schools’ budget may go up 4% The time for the adoption of the FY 2016 budget by the Fayette County Board of Education is three months away. The first look
Church, Fayetteville
Heritage Christian will again host Winshape Camp for kids
Registration is now open for WinShape Camp for Communities, which will be hosted by Heritage Christian Church, July 13-17. WinShape Camp is a week-long day camp experience for all completed
Generous gift for school
Fayetteville Elementary School recently received an Empowerment Package from Fellowship of Love Church in Fayetteville. The package is valued at $10,380. The money will be used to purchase a variety
Church, Fayetteville
Providence UMC opens registration for new K5 program
Providence United Methodist Church has opened registration for a new K5 program beginning in August for four year old students with fifth birthdays before Dec. 31, 2015. The class will
Church, Peachtree City
All Saints plans free music camp
All Saints Anglican announces its eighth annual music camp set for June 8 – 12, from 9 a.m. until noon each day at 149 Ebenezer Road, Fayetteville (just east of
Two men who keep history alive
How do you know when you are rubbing shoulders with someone who has left footprints in history? Well, sometimes you don’t. I’ll tell you about two men here in Peachtree
Getting ready for Easter
Monty, the donkey is shown taking part in opening last year’s Palm Sunday service at All Saints Anglican Church. He also took part in this year’s service, held last Sunday,
Columnists, Opinion
Etiquette vs. annihilation
Recent statements from United Nations officials, that Iran is already blocking their existing efforts to keep track of what is going on in their nuclear program, should tell anyone who
Columnists, Opinion
More than an Easter basket
Before Thanksgiving, as I “juned” around the kitchen – a mountain word Mama used to mean “fast moving” – preparing for company, it occurred to me that I should invite
Featured Articles, Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
PTC Council, allow citizens to be heard
Mayor Fleisch and City Manager Pennington: Your decision not to change the venue for the April 16th City Council meeting is troublesome, and promulgates an adversarial relationship between you and
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Councilman Imker: How to win PTC election — Part 1
The vote last October on city employee pay raises is an issue you will win with. A majority of council members decided to use emergency cash reserves to pay for
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Response to ‘Leave me alone’ letter
I would like to address Sgt. Kinsman’s letter to the editor of the week past. Sgt. Kinsman addresses a few subjects, but primarily seems to feel that as a veteran,
Lake cleanup, voting date on PTC Council’s agenda
The Peachtree City Council on April 2 will address two topics from previous meetings that include needed action on the city’s part in the clean-up of Lake Peachtree and Councilman
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Garlock lacks credibility to comment on race
After reading Mr. Terry Garlock’s latest commentary on race (“Racism today in America”), I’m wondering why The Citizen continues to publish pieces from writers who lack credibility on issues concerning
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Disgusted by Senate letter about Iran
I have of late become more and more disgusted by politics — local, state, national, international. I have begun to think humanity has lost its focus, or has finally proven
Letters to the Editor, Regional
Regional chambers transportation bill
Those of us who live and work in metro Atlanta know first hand all that it has to offer. We benefit from vibrant communities that each offer their own high
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Edward M. Davis, 91, of Fayetteville
Edward M. Davis, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Vick Davis; his first wife and
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Donald Brett Davis, 49, of Fayetteville
Donald Brett Davis, 49, of Fayetteville, passed away on March 27, 2015. Brett graduated from Fayette County High School in 1983 where he played football and baseball. He was
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Sara Ivey of Fayetteville
Mrs. Sara Ivey of Fayetteville passed away March 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph B. Ivey and children, Jimmie Lou Ivey Thomas; Sara Ivey Pounds;
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Helen Duke Woods, 90, of Fayetteville
Helen Duke Woods, 90, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Willard Woods; her parents, Alonza Bryan and
Braelinn announces All A Honor Roll
Braelinn Elementary School’s All A Honor Roll for the third nine weeks of school. Fourth Grade Aashvi Nakrani Heath Atkinson Addison Smith Jahnvi Nakrani Aleena Soto Lauren Gutshall Alexis Wiest
PANDAS fundraiser is April 25
By BEN NELMS [email protected] An event to be held on April 25 will have the dual purpose of raising awareness for an autoimmune disorder called PANS/PANDAS and to help secure
Things to do-April 1-May 9
April April 1 The Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s Business Women’s Network has announced plans for Coweta’s Women, Wealth and Wisdom Conference, an exciting new one-day event for Coweta’s professional women that focuses
Columnists, Opinion
Easter memories
Easter Sunday brings back memories of childhood. My Mother grew up in a coal mining town in southeast Ohio, the only girl in a family of five. If she ever
Piedmont Newnan gets OK for expansion
With state permission in hand, Piedmont Newnan Hospital is ready to expand its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to care for babies born before the 32-weeks mark in mother’s pregnancy. The