In west PTC, detention pond will become a ‘wetland amenity’
The Line Creek Nature Area off Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City will soon receive a wetland amenity through an agreement with Trinity-Overlook LLC, developer of The Overlook retail […]
2015
PTC remembers the missing soldiers — 83,000 of them
Many in the United States might be surprised to learn that there are more than 83,000 service members who are still listed as missing in action or prisoners of war.
Fayette officers probe two burglaries, 3 entering autos
Two burglaries and three entering auto incidents have occurred in Fayette County during the past week. A burglary on Padgett Road was reported on Sept. 19. Deputies were dispatched to
Brooks man charged with 68 counts of child porn
A Brooks man arrested in late 2014 for the molestation of two victims and possession of electronic pornography is facing additional charges relating to those crimes, including 68 counts of
Man charged in 26 PTC entering auto cases
The resolution to more than two dozen entering auto incidents in Peachtree City spanning much of the month of August came Sept. 23 with the arrest of Kevin Taylor who
This week’s softball standings
Here are the current softball records of local teams as posted Wednesday morning by the Georgia High School Association: East Coweta (3-AAAAAA) 7-0, 20-2 Starr’s Mill (4-AAAAA) 6-3, 10-9 Northgate
Last weekend’s football roundup
Starr’s Mill 49, Forest Park 18 The Panthers dominated the line of scrimmage, racking up 399 yards on the ground with 27 first downs. Rico Frye ran for 198 yards
School district wins award
A 2015 Golden Radish Award will be given to the Fayette County Public School System’s School Nutrition Department for featuring Georgia-grown items on its menus. Georgia’s Golden Radish Award
Rededication set for Sept. 26
The public is encouraged to attend the re-dedication ceremony of the Veterans Memorial Saturday, Sept. 26, rain or shine. The Veterans Memorial is located in the center of the eight-acre
Symposium, fair set for Oct. 3
In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the offices of District Attorney Peter J. Skandalakis of the Coweta Judicial Circuit and Coweta County Solicitor General Sandy Wisenbaker will
Time, date change for BOC meeting
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners is making a schedule change for its first regular meeting in October. Instead of the second Thursday of the month, the board will meet
Generational Lifestyle Showcase Sept. 26
The 2015 Generational Lifestyle Showcase, presented by Friends of Southside Seniors and hosted by Fayette Senior Services, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the FSS facility
Martinez named Legionnaire of the Year
Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion has announced that Randy Martinez is its 2015 Legionnaire of the Year. He is seen here being congratulated by post commander Jeff
Tritle performs Sept. 29
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts hosts organ virtuoso Kent Tritle for a complimentary event Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Newnan.
Hoshizaki expands Griffin facility
Hoshizaki America, Inc. has announced the expansion of its Griffin facility, which is the main distribution center for Hoshizaki products and the manufacturing plant for the refrigeration product line. “Due
State parks welcome fall
Fall’s cool, crisp air welcomes visitors to take advantage of the outdoors, and Georgia State Parks is the place to play. Whether hiking or paddling, camping or glamping, or spotting
Byron & Jim’s Place dedicated
Sept. 17 marked another huge milestone in the history of Southwest Christian Care as a new facility, named Byron & Jim’s Place was officially dedicated. The building will house the
Church
Our greater work of prayer
I got around to seeing the movie “War Room” the other night. The Kendrick brothers have hit a home run with their best movie yet. War Room is about
Church, Fayette County
Jewish High Holy Days services conclude today
Congregation B’nai Israel in Fayetteville and Chabad of Peachtree City today (Sept. 23) will wrap up their annual observance of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the most solemn occurrence
COS to bless animals in Tyrone
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church invites everyone to bring their pets to the annual Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., at the church’s campus
For Fayette Samaritans
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City supports Fayette Samaritans with donations of food, clothing and other necessities each month. September is designated as members’ official month to collect, so September
Church, Peachtree City
PTC Presbyterian’s golf tournament is this Friday
First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will host Golf for Missions on Friday, Sept. 25, at Summer Grove Golf Course in Newnan. The cost is $100 per player and includes
Church, Peachtree City
Pandit to lead seminar on world religions Oct. 9-10
Dr. Subodh Pandit will be at the Peachtree City Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 4957 Ga. Highway 34 E. in Sharpsburg, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 – 10 for
Church, Fayetteville
Caring for older adults topic of series at Fayette Presbyterian
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Fayette Presbyterian Church will begin a four week series on Caring for an Older Adult, led by Pepe Bowman, who recently retired as registered nurse at
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 09/23/15
Prince of Peace to honor Rudy Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, will host a “Farewell Service” on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 11:15 a.m. to honor Risë Rudy, who has
Columnists, Opinion
Pulling our military’s teeth
President Obama has selected Eric Fanning to be Secretary of the Army. That he is openly gay wouldn’t bother me if he is the best man for the job, but
Columnists, Opinion
The Left has its Pope
Pope Francis has created political controversy, both inside and outside the Catholic Church, by blaming capitalism for many of the problems of the poor. We can no doubt expect more
Columnists, Opinion
Carly Fiorina, major leaguer
To invoke a baseball metaphor, Carly Fiorina has been called up from the minors to the major leagues. After her widely praised debate performance last week, she can expect “fastballs”
Columnists, Opinion
Liberation by pick-up truck
On a plane once headed out west to Phoenix, I sat beside a very nice man who was flying to a job interview. It was for a bank job, I
Fayette County, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The real reason for SAT declines
This letter is in response to the letter to the editor printed in the Sept. 16, 2015 edition of The Citizen written by a retired McIntosh High School science teacher,
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
‘No’ to posting ‘In God We Trust’ sign
I would like to express disapproval of the “In God We Trust” graphic proposed for installation in the Fayette County Commissioners’ chambers. While it presently seems fashionable for public entities,
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Landslide in District 5? Numbers don’t agree
Wow, what a statement! Our latest county commissioner was elected under district voting rules by a landslide: 2,200 (70 percent) out of 3,200 voters decided who would fill this seat.
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Customer service in P.O.’s dead letter bin
I gave up looking for the logic in the operation of our Fayetteville Post Office. I quit trying to figure out why one person would work the lobby writing down
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Kimberly Kaye Brown, 51, of Peachtree City
Kimberly Kaye Brown, 51, of Peachtree City, passed away on September 18, 2015. She was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on February 1, 1964 to Phillip R. and Judy L.