Election to fill Dist. 5 seat is Tuesday
After a contentious few months filled with 2-2 votes by the Fayette County Commission, the issue could be settled after next Tuesday’s special election in District 5 to replace the […]
2015
SAT scores decline at 4 of 5 Fayette high schools
Fayette still in top 6% of U.S. schools; FCHS down 66 points from last year Scores from the 2015 SAT tests are in, and the average composite score from Fayette
Fayette’s ACT scores flat but still third highest in Georgia
Students graduating from the Fayette County School System in 2015 showed high marks on the most recent college readiness ACT test compared to schools in Georgia and across the nation.
PTC votes $50K to clear lakebed
The vegetation growing in 100 acres of Lake Peachtree will be cut and later harvested as the lake begins to fill later in the fall. The City Council on Sept.
New grocery store ‘Sprouts’ up in Lexington Circle
The initial stages of work to clear the long-wooded property at Ga. Highway 54 and Walt Banks Road in Peachtree City are underway. The site will be the location of
Cops tase woman to stop her stabbing herself
A domestic incident in Fayetteville on Sept. 7 resulted in a woman stabbing herself in the chest. She refused to drop the knife and was tased by officers and transported
Man stabbed in face in phone fracus
It began as a fight between relatives on Butler Road off Ga. Highway 85 North and ended with one of the men stabbed in the face and the other —
Last weekend’s football roundup
Starr’s Mill 31, Fayette County 14 The Tigers led 14-10 briefly in the third quarter but the Panthers reeled off 21 unanswered points to seal the victory. Dion Munerlyn scored
Church
Braves letdown gives lessons about disappointment
My Mom used to tell us boys growing up, as we anticipated Christmas morning, “Don’t expect too much and you won’t be disappointed.” As Christmas drew closer, our lists grew
Church, Fayetteville
Epic of Eden Bible study starts today at NFUMC
North Fayette United Methodist Church will offer a 12-week Bible study on the Old Testament, The Epic of Eden, based on a book by Dr. Sandra L. Richter and produced
Church, Fayetteville
All Saints Anglican plans healing and renewal weekend
All Saints Anglican Church will host Canon Mark Pearson, for a weekend symposium on Healing and Christian Renewal, Sept. 11 through 13 at All Saints Anglican Church. Pearson is the
Updated volleyball records
Here are the overall and region records for local volleyball teams as posted Wednesday morning on MaxPreps. * VOLLEYBALL East Coweta (3-AAAAAA) 11-10, 2-0 McIntosh (4-AAAAA) 7-6, 2-0 Northgate (4-AAAAA)
Church, Fayette County
Religion Briefs 09/09/15
PTCUMC Chicken-Que is this Saturday The United Methodist Men at PTCUMC will offer their annual Chicken-Que this Saturday with meals of chicken, cole slaw, baked beans and bread served for
Updated softball records
Here are the overall and region records for local softball teams as posted Wednesday morning on MaxPreps. * SOFTBALL East Coweta (3-AAAAAA) 11-1, 3-0 McIntosh (4-AAAAA) 4-8, 3-2 Northgate (4-AAAAA)
Jewish New Year events set at B’nai Israel
Fayetteville’s Congregation B’nai Israel will formally launch its High Holy Days observances Sunday, Sept. 13, and Monday, Sept. 14, with liturgies signifying the beginning of the new year, 5776, in
Church, Peachtree City
Chabad of Peachtree City announces High Holy Days
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins on Sunday evening, Sep. 13. There is a communal meal that evening, beginning at 7:45. Call 678-595-9277 for information and reservation. The first
Church, Fayetteville
Pearson to discuss Biblical healing at Holy Cross Church
Canon Mark Pearson, president of the Institute of Christian Renewal in Kingston, N.H, will teach on Biblically based healing at Church of the Holy Cross in Fayetteville at 5 p.m.
Church, Fayetteville
Providence celebrates 20 years of ministry Sept. 13
Providence United Methodist Church welcomes the community to worship on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 9:30 and 11 a.m. when it celebrates 20 years of mission and ministry. Providence was
Thanks to volunteers
The third Interfaith Luncheon was recently hosted by the Fayetteville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a thank you to all those who contributed to the Smart
Upcoming workshops at Carrollton Cultural Arts Center
THEATRE TECH WORKSHOP for ages 16 & up Saturday, Sept. 17, 5:30-9:30 p.m. on the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center Stage with Arts Center Technical Coordinator Greg Gustin. Admission is free,
Coffee With a Cop is Sept. 15
The Peachtree City Police Department is inviting the community to come out and connect with their officers during a “Coffee With a Cop” event planned for Tuesday, September 15th, 2015
Roads to close for Divas
The Divas Half Marathon and 5K scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, in Peachtree City will feature both a 13.1 mile loop course and a 3.1 mile loop course starting and
Georgians can now vote for Kedron teacher in recipe contest
Kedron Elementary School teacher Julie Murphy, winner of the amateur division in the No Power? No Problem! Recipe Contest, now squares off against six professional chefs for the overall title.
Medicare info at Oct. program
“Understanding Your Medicare Options” is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5, 1-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Another presentation is set
Natl. Merit Scholarship semifinalists named
The following local students have been named semifinalists for the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program: FAYETTEVILLE STARR’S MILL H. S. Macke, Richard J. PEACHTREE CITY McINTOSH H. S. Erinne, Lotanna
Artist demonstration Sept. 10
Peter Tudhope of Scotland will conduct a live figurative drawing Thursday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. at The Carnegie, 1 LaGrange Street in downtown Newnan. He will be demonstrating his figurative
Tour of Homes set for Dec. 6
Harry Norman Realtors will present the Fayette Humane Society Christmas Tour of Homes showcasing six homes in the county Sunday, Dec. 6, 1-5 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Oct.
Things to Do- Sept.10-Sept.28
September September 10 The Peachtree City Police Department will be hosting a Adult Community Emergency Response Team class beginning today. This class will also be to celebrate the 10th year
Columnists, Opinion
Celebrating work this Labor Day
As we celebrate Labor Day this week, I recall a conversation I had with my mother-in-law, who emigrated from Jamaica several decades ago. I asked her what drew her to
Columnists, Opinion
One police officer’s perspective from school job
The recent, and ongoing, misadventures of Fayette resident retired General Livsey have received widespread publicity —unwanted as it may have been — and provoked many thoughtful comments, including The Citizen
Columnists, Opinion
Police — Still the best friend of civilized people
Great lies, the ones that sweep the country to influence attitudes of millions of people, have as their seed a grain of truth that gets magnified into gross distortion. The
Columnists, Opinion
The past and the future of the refugee crisis in Western Europe
The refugee crisis in Europe is one of those human tragedies for which there are no real solutions, despite how many shrill voices in the media may denounce those who
Columnists, Opinion
The point of no return
In aviation it’s called the point of no return. That point in a flight when catastrophe strikes and the airplane, because of low fuel or mechanical impairment, cannot make it
Columnists, Opinion
Enough to bury me
My people, long-suffering and ever faithful, spent their lives toiling while looking forward to heavenly rest when death finally called. Most folks these days enjoy life on earth so much