Tyrone, PTC in Top 10 safest list
Peachtree City and Tyrone have been named two of Georgia’s safest cities by Safewise.com based on Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) crime data from 2014. Ranked at No. 6, Peachtree […]
2016
282 students selected for Fayette’s first public charter school
The lottery for Liberty Tech Charter School’s first year in operation is complete. Though the school will serve multiple counties, the large majority of students attending the new state charter
Construction begins on Fayetteville Hwy. 92-Hood Avenue realignment project
Those passing Ga. Highway 92 and Hood Avenue in Fayetteville have seen a lot of construction activity during the past few weeks. Underway is an 18-month realignment project designed to
The Citizen Q&A — West Point Mayor Ferguson seeks 3rd District seat
The decision by Congressman Lynn Westmoreland not to seek re-election led to West Point Mayor Drew Ferguson announcing that he will run as a Republican candidate for the Georgia 3rd
PTC to consider draft sewer resolution
The Peachtree City Council at the regular meeting at 7 p.m. on March 17 will consider a draft resolution authorizing the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority to extend sewer
Ganging up for thefts, burglary
6 PTC, Tyrone, Fayette teens face multiple criminal charges Six Fayette County teens have been charged with numerous counts relating to a Feb. 16 burglary on Old Greenville Road where
Off to a fast start
While most athletes are looking toward possibly putting themselves in contention for statewide honors in their respective sports, a local runner’s recent performance has been hailed as the standard so
Murder suspect out on $250K bond in shooting death of nephew
Fayetteville resident Michael Graves was in court on March 14 facing charges for the murder of his nephew, Jason Brett Graves, and is out on a $250,000 bond and confined
Citizens learn about law enforcement
Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Karl Duggan stands next to a patrol unit on March 8, answering questions from some of the participants in the Fayette County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy. Photo/Ben
Festival is April 23
The annual Fayette County Earth Day Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m-3 p.m. at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree City. There will free on-site shredding, green market vendors,
County monitoring Lake McIntosh
The Fayette County Water System received some concerns from local citizens regarding dead fish in Lake McIntosh. The Water System was not utilizing Lake McIntosh as a source of water
Give blood during National Volunteer Month
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April and make a difference in the lives of patients in need. More than 3
Purim Extravaganza is March 26
Congregation B’nai Israel, 1633 Hwy. 54 E. in Fayetteville (across from the BP station), is hosting a Purim Extravaganza Saturday, March 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. The celebration will include
Rev your engines
Engines will be revving Saturday, March 26, when Fayette County High School sponsors the eighth Spring Tiger Run Car Show in the FCHS parking lot from noon until 3 p.m.
Burnett honored at dinner
Piedmont Fayette Hospital CEO Michael Burnett was the honoree at the 2016 Fayette Golden Eagle Dinner this week. Burnett, an Eagle Scout himself as well as a den leader and
Students learn to serve
Students in grades 4-5 at Crossroads Christian School in Tyrone participated in its annual Service Day by packing food boxes, stocking shelves, and organizing produce at City Bridges Food Pantry
Easter event starts March 24
Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan will again share its Easter Drive-Thru, “40 Hours that Changed the World,” March 24-26 from 6-9:30 p.m. nightly. “Cornerstone’s Easter Drive-Thru Nativity is all
Lunch and Learn set for March 29
Fayette Senior Services is hosting a Lunch & Learn session Tuesday, March 29, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at its Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Probate Court Judge
Local students to perform
Students from Sandy Creek High School, Starr’s Mill High School, Trinity Christian School and Whitewater High School will perform in the Shuler Student Ensemble during the opening and closing numbers
Team headed to nationals
The Starr’s Mill High Academic Bowl Team for the Deaf will represent Fayette County and Georgia at the 2016 Academic Bowl Nationals at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Starr’s Mill
Stars out at Wadsworth
The stars were out in Newnan Saturday for the 2016 edition of Friends of Wadsworth. The concert series that continues a tradition of more than two decades for Wadsworth Auditorium
Learn about healthy cooking
“Take A Bite Out of Healthy” is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Make the time
Club honors students
The Peachtree City Optimist Club held its annual Youth Appreciation Banquet March 13 at Flat Creek Country Club. The banquet is part of Optimist Youth Appreciation Week. Each year students
Local events set for March 18
The 2016 event season in downtown Newnan kicks off this weekend with the Art Walk and Screen on the Green scheduled for Friday, March 18. The Art Walk will be
New CAF program launches
The critical role of helicopters in the Vietnam War is the subject of the first in a series of Living History programs presented by the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing
Barnett speaks to Congress
Fayette County American Legion Post 105’s own Dale Barnett, current national commander of The American Legion, is shown during his recent appearance before the Joint Senate and House Committee on
Notable students and grads
Jabari Ajao of Fairburn, a graduate of McIntosh High School, earned the Dean’s Award for the fall 2015 semester at Colgate University. Here are the local students who qualified for
Things to Do-March 16-May 28
March March 16 Attendees can “Ask the Vet” at the Fayette Senior Services program today from 1-2 p.m. at the Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Dr.
Familiar names missing from May ballots
The ballot for the May 24 primaries — while packed with many names of past and present office holders — will also feature some noticeable absences. Missing from the Republican
Master Gardeners cited for service to Fayette County
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners proclaimed March 19 as “Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Appreciation Day” while recognizing the county’s master gardener volunteers for their service to the community. The
PTC planners OK expansions for church, industry
A proposal to add a multi-purpose building on the campus of Peachtree City United Methodist Church on Robinson Road received unanimous approval on March 14 from the Peachtree City Planning
Fayette blesses rowing club’s use of Lake McIntosh
County officials have given their stamp of approval to a new athletic initiative that supporters hope will take off within a few years. The Fayette County Board of Commissioners voted
PTC Council meets Thursday to OK borrowing $1.95 million
The Peachtree City Council on March 17 will be looking at the shortest agenda in recent months. The only new business will deal with a loan to purchase a variety
Poole returns to development authority
It was in September that Emily Poole left the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) to take a position at Clayton State University. As of March 23, Poole will return to