Fayetteville arrests man for auto break-in
The period of March 11-20 came with two burglaries and an entering auto incident in Fayetteville. A Fayetteville man near the scene of the entering auto incident was arrested in […]
2016
2 rezonings for Fayette Commission
Three public hearing highlight a very light agenda for the Fayette County Board of Commissioners’ Mar. 24 regular meeting. One is a rezoning petition for 1.50 acres fronting Hwy. 74
CEO Burnett tops off hospital addition
The topping-off celebration for Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s expansion of the emergency department and patient rooms was met with a full crew of construction workers and friends of the hospital on
UPDATED — Governor vetoes religious liberty bill
REVISED and UPDATED March 28 — Gov. Nathan Deal called a press conference Monday to announce that he would be vetoing the controversial religious freedom legislation. “In light of our
Schools budget: More money, more teachers, fewer students
Largest Fayette school budget since Great Recession unveiled; teacher numbers increase, student numbers decrease to 15-year low While student numbers for the Fayette County School System are projected to fall
World War II Heritage Days coming soon
An historic Douglas C-47 Skytrain troop transport aircraft will highlight this year’s World War II Heritage Days, hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing April 30-May 1. This
Meet the mayor April 27
Fayette Senior Services will host a “Meeting with the Mayor” Wednesday, April 27, 1-2 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Peachtree City Mayor Vanessa
Student volunteers earn scholarships
High school students have the opportunity to earn scholarship money by volunteering at Clothes Less Traveled, a local nonprofit thrift store. “The environment at CLT is so positive and uplifting
Play opens April 1
“Flies at the Well: The Trial of the Killer John Wallace” is now officially in production. The cast has been selected, and director Jennifer Dorrell and Newnan Theatre Company have
Read the digital edition of The Citizen
Click here to read the page-by-page digital replica of the March 23 print edition of The Citizen.
Eleven committee positions available
County officials are looking to fill 11 positions on a newly formed committee. The purpose of the Public Arts Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners of
Now that’s a palooza of an Easter egg hunt
Mid-afternoon on March 20 was the site of the first Easter Palooza on the Square egg hunt held on the the old courthouse lawn in downtown Fayetteville. It was a
2016 HS football schedules
East Coweta (2-AAAAAAA) Aug. 19 – Lovejoy Sept. 2 – Jackson-Atlanta Sept. 9 – at LaGrange Sept. 16 – North Cobb Sept. 23 – Arabia Mountain Oct. 7 – at
Thunder wins tournament
The Peachtree City Thunder seventh-grade girls select basketball team played their first tournament of the season the weekend of March 12. They beat Atlanta Select in the final game 41-37
Tennis teams win in Fla.
Both varsity teams from Starr’s Mill played in the Blue Angels Southern Tennis Invitational in Pensacola the first weekend in March. Against teams from all over the Southeast – including
Driving brochure published
Wondering where the old county jail used to stand? Where Mayhayley Lancaster’s grave is located? Where “The Kingdom” of John Wallace was located? The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society announces the development
Court closing announced
Peachtree City officials announced this week that the city’s municipal court offices will be closed Thursday, March 24, for computer software upgrades. No in-person or online payments can be accepted
Program for first-time campers
Avid campers know the gooey fun of toasting marshmallows over a fire, but for those who have never slept in a tent, spending the night outdoors can be an intimidating
Mabra legislative update
Here is a report released Tuesday by state Rep. Ronnie Mabra. “This week will be the final week of the 2016 legislative session. On Thursday, March 24, we will convene
Azalea sale Saturday
The Fayette Master Gardener Association is selling native azaleas Saturday, March 26, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Peachtree City Farmers Market in the Aberdeen Village Shopping Center,
Visit faraway landmarks
“Virtual Vacation” is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 10-11 a.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (McIntosh Place, 191 McIntosh Trail. Take a [virtual] leap across the pond for
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Rose M. Palombo, formerly of Fayetteville
Mrs. Rose M. (Casella) Palombo, formerly of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Care One at Lexington. She was 91. Rose was born June 3, 1924 in Waltham, Mass.
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Claude Olen Gunnin Sr., 92, of Fayetteville
Claude Olen Gunnin Sr., 92, of Fayetteville, passed away March 21, 2016. He served his country in the US Army during World War II. Olen also served in many civic
Fayetteville, Obituaries
David Clyde Huether, age 65, of Fayetteville
David Clyde Huether, age 65, of Fayetteville, Ga. went to be with the Lord on March 20. He is survived by his loving wife, Alma of Fayetteville, Ga., four children,
Obituaries, Regional
Robert Eugene Tanner, 74, of Riverdale
Robert Eugene “Bob” Tanner, 74, of Riverdale passed away March 20, 2016. He served in the 63rd Armored Division of the US Army. Bob later retired after 26 years with
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Margaret Lee Clyburn, 92, of Fayetteville
Margaret Lee Clyburn, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on March 21, 2016. She was a bridal consultant at Rich’s/Macy’s Department Store after 32 years. She was preceded in
Newnan, Obituaries
Margaret Shore Abraham, 99, of Newnan
Margaret Shore Abraham, 99, of Newnan, passed away March 19, 2016. She was an active member of the Church of Christ in East Point, Newnan, and Peachtree City. Margaret grew
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Homer Anderson Lewis, Jr., 89, of Fayetteville
Homer Anderson Lewis, Jr., 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on March 15, 2016. Mr. Lewis proudly served his country in the European Theater during World War II by serving
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Michael Joseph Dougherty, 53, of Fayetteville
Michael Joseph (Mike) Dougherty, 53, of Fayetteville passed away on March 15, 2016. He was born to William and Mary Dougherty on November 11, 1962 in Redwood City, Calif.
Columnists, Opinion
Stream Ga. Senate committees
March 13-19 was Sunshine Week, the annual nationwide celebration of government transparency and access to public information. It’s come just in time to reinforce the need for increased transparency under
Columnists, Opinion
Sen. Harbin reports on Crossover Day
The Georgia General Assembly wrapped up day 35 of the 2016 legislative session (March 11), and we are in the process of completing the last five legislative days left on
Columnists, Opinion
A liberal garland for Garland
Whenever I hear the words “centrist” or “moderate,” especially when they come from The New York Times and The Washington Post, the words “liberal” and “cover-up” immediately come to mind.
Columnists, Opinion
Having a ‘Trump talk’ with your children
I was watching a Republican presidential debate as my 8-year-old, John, sat next to me. Donald Trump, the front-runner, looked left and ripped Ted Cruz as a “liar” before seamlessly
Columnists, Opinion
‘Who lost Iraq?’
In my lifetime, Republicans blamed Democrats for “losing” China to communists and not winning in Korea while Democrats blamed Republicans for losing Vietnam and want to blame the GOP for