Fayette to start work on north Veterans Parkway
Construction on the the intersection of Hwy. 92 and Veterans Parkway — the next link in the West Fayetteville Bypass — is expected to begin next spring if right-of-way acquisition […]
2015
Brooks celebrates opening of renovated library
Residents of Brooks on Aug. 29 held a grand opening for the town’s newly renovated 22,000 sq. ft. library. Pictured from left are Jake Kunz, Lewis Harper and Mayor Dan
2 men robbed, assaulted in stopped car
Two men stopped in a vehicle off Milam Road were assaulted and robbed by three men in an Aug. 30 incident. Sheriff Barry Babb said deputies at approximately 6 p.m.
83-room motel planned for Fayetteville hospital area
Fayetteville may be getting another hotel. A proposal has been submitted that would lead to the construction of an 83-room Holiday Inn Express hotel on Ga. Highway 54 east of
PTC to vote on mowing lake
The discussion by the Peachtree City Council on what approach to take to remove vegetation from a large portion of Lake Peachtree will continue on Sept. 3. City staff is
Taxpayers catch break from Fayette, but only Fayette
As expected, the Fayette County Board of Commissioners approved a millage rollback at its Aug. 27 meeting. County administrator Steve Rapson reiterated that this is the only governmental entity in
Two more months of lake dredging still ahead for PTC
Dredging work on Lake Peachtree has come a long way but it could be nearly two months before all the work is completed. Based upon the revised project schedule Massana
Prostitute whacks client, steals vehicle
A Fayette County man was arrested Aug. 28 on charges of pandering and obstruction after an incident at his home that included the woman he solicited for prostitution striking him,
Serve Sunday this weekend at The Ridge
The Southern Conservation Trust and First Baptist Church of Fayetteville will be hosting Serve Sunday, a community service day, Sept. 6 at The Ridge Nature Area. According to senior pastor
Call for local photographers
The Fayette County Public Art Committee is issuing a call for Fayette County photographers to participate in a unique photo mural project at the Fayette County Administration Building. The
Chamber announces 2015 award winners
Chamber announces 2015 award winners Paramount Hospitality Management has been named the 2015 Small Business of the Year by the Newnan-Coweta Chamber. The award was presented Aug. 27 at
Trivia fundraiser Sept. 18
The Konos Condors cross-country team will host a Team Trivia tournament Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. at Providence United Methodist Church, 592 Bernhard Rd. in Fayetteville. Fayette County residents
GMVHOF induction ceremony Nov. 7
Approximately 40 Georgia heroes have been nominated for consideration for induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame (GMVHOF). Nominations for the Class of 2015 ended on Aug. 28.
Free outdoor events throughout Ga.
No matter if you spend a lot of time outdoors or are brand new to such recreational activities, you will most certainly enjoy any of the many FREE celebratory events
Fall Peach Jam set for Oct. 10
Noted Atlanta poet Collin Kelley will lead the Fall Peach Jam poetry workshop Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. until at least 2 p.m. Poets and aspiring poets, age 18
Carley earns Eagle Scout award
Chris Carley has earned the highest advancement award from the Boy Scouts of America – the Eagle Scout Award. He is a member of BSA Troop 211 sponsored by the
Car wash set for Sept. 12
The Starr’s Mill Panthers wrestling team is hosting a car wash fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 12, 1-4 p.m. at the SunTrust Bank parking lot in the Wilshire Pavilion on Hwy. 74
Meltzer to appear Sept. 16 in Newnan
Best-selling author Brad Meltzer will visit Barnes & Noble in Newnan Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. to note the release of his newest book for children, “I am Helen
Things to Do-September 3-September 28
September September 3 The Fayette County Retired Educators Association will host its first meeting of the year today at 10:30 a.m. at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center.
Election season letters policy
Once upon a time, election season brought outpourings of letters from candidates, supporters and opponents. And once upon a time (late 1990s to mid-2000s), we tried to print most or
Columnists, Opinion
Revealing clue about Trump, Bush
Even those of us who are not supporters of either Donald Trump or Jeb Bush can learn something by comparing how each of these men handled people who tried to
Columnists, Opinion
America in their bones
President Obama had the grace — and the political good sense — to telephone and congratulate the three young Americans who thwarted the Moroccan gunman aboard that high-speed French train
Columnists, Opinion
A Yankee and his knife
A few months ago, a reader showed up at an event I was doing and handed me a newspaper clipping of a column I wrote eight or nine years ago.
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
General is no robber
As the spouse of a veteran and the mother of an active military member, I was appalled at your headline on Aug. 19. The 84-year-old retired general deserved better than
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Keystone Cops, the General and the War
Regarding the recent weekly articles in The Citizen about the “War“ episode: The battle between U.S. Army General William Livsey (Retired) and our very own Fayetteville Police Department (aka the
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Some financial holes in Chairman Oddo’s rosy report
As a professional governmental accountant with more than 36 years of experience, I was greatly intrigued by all of the claims made by Chairman Paul Oddo in his letter to
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Shayne Robinson announces for PTC Council Post 1
I’m Shayne Robinson and I’m running for Post 1 in the November city election. My family and I have lived in Peachtree City for 16 years, and been actively involved
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Kim Westwood announces for council
I am asking for your support in my election to City Council Post One in Peachtree City. I have loved this city since the moment I moved here in 1987.
Church
Ask Father Paul – Does God always hear my prayers?
Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Does God always hear my prayers? Dear Father Paul: Sometimes I pray and get a quick “yes” or “no” answer
Olivet’s 24th anniversary celebration starts tonight
The Olivet church in Fayetteville will begin its 24th Church Anniversary with five Wednesday night worship services beginning tonight, Sept. 2. The anniversary celebration will be Sunday, Sept. 27. The
Church, Fayetteville
National Hgts. to host gospel performance, homecoming
National Heights Baptist Church will host an evening of gospel music on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. The Jordan Quartet will lead the service which will include a performance
Heritage Christian Church wraps up successful Global Leadership Summit
Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville hosted the Global Leadership Summit, a two-day, world-class leadership event, Aug. 6 and 7 on its south Fayette County campus. The leadership summit was attended
Church, Fayetteville
Congregation B’nai Israel sets High Holy Days observances
Congregation B’nai Israel, a Reform Jewish congregation in Fayetteville, will hold special services Sept. 13-14 and Sept. 22-23 to mark the Jewish High Holy Days — Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Church, Peachtree City
PTCUMC’s annual UMM Chicken Que set for Sept. 12
The United Methodist Men at Peachtree City United Methodist Church are busy getting ready for the church’s 11th annual Chicken-Que, planned this year for Sept. 12. Earlier that week,