Local students win Optimist contest
Chloe Gaiters, a sixth-grader at East Coweta Middle School in Senoia, and Stephen Burns, a senior at Northgate High School in Newnan, recently won the Optimist Club of Senoia’s oratorical […]
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Notable students and grads
Emma Jaczko of Peachtree City is a member of the Brenau University swim team ranked No. 3 nationally in the NAIA. Jaczko, a graduate of McIntosh High School, is part
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-75 Express Lanes and I-285 will require lane closures, which,
Recycling talk March 21
“Don’t Waste the Future” is the title of Fayette Senior Services’ program scheduled for Monday, March 21, 1-2 p.m. at its Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail.
NEWS ANALYSIS — Dan Cathy lays it on the line for Fayette
Dan Cathy is a man who puts his money, his time, his influence, his elbow-grease and his chicken sandwiches where his mouth is. “I’m all in for Fayette County,” Cathy
Fayette diagnosis: Unbalanced, unsustainable
Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayetteville is known for making blockbuster movies. But on March 7, Soundstage 8 was the setting for several hundred people from across the county to talk
Mayors on Fayette Forward: We’re limited, but we must make things happen here
A look into Fayette County’s possible future at the “Fayette Forward” event held March 7 at Pinewood Atlanta Studios came with comments from the county’s mayors on how Fayette can
Hospital one of Fayette’s top economic engines
Piedmont Fayette Hospital generates $182 million for local and state economy, report says Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville generated more than $182 million in revenue for the local and state
Railroad, Corps of Engineers holding up MacDuff Parkway progress, PTC told
An update on the progress of MacDuff Parkway before the Peachtree City Council on March 3 came with the news that permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and
WHS participates in cardiac drill
Students, faculty and staff at Whitewater High took part in the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Project S.A.V.E. first annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Drill Day to ensure they know the proper
Group sets ride for new members
Ladies on Spokes, a local bicycle group, has scheduled its annual Spring Spin Off to attract potential new members. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m. at
Dual events March 19 at fairgrounds
Odyssey Charter School and Odyssey Charter School PTO have announced that two family-friendly events will be held simultaneously Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m-4 p.m. at the Coweta County Fairgrounds. The
Candidates qualify for May primary races in Fayette
Qualifying for a variety of races in Fayette County began on March 7. By press time on Tuesday there were qualifiers for a dozen races in the May 24 primaries.
Women’s history event March 12
The National Women’s History Project has selected a timely theme for 2016’s Women’s History Month: “Honoring Women in Public Service & Government.” In celebration, the Southern Crescent Storytellers, the Helen
Benefit ride April 24
Coweta County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host the second annual Cruisin’ for CASA benefit ride Sunday, April 24, at Twilight Bar and Grill. Registration begins at noon and
Be part of city’s future
Citizens can have their voices heard about the future of Fayetteville at a meeting sponsored by Fayette Senior Services scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2-3 p.m. at The Life Enrichment
BoE: Envision a performing arts center for Fayette County
The Fayette County Board of Education on March 7 heard a report from staff on their perspective on what a county performing arts center owned by a variety of public
Pest management class Mar. 22
The Fayette County Extension office is hosting “Managing Pests Naturally,” a free class scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. in Suite 210 of the county administrative complex. Have you
89% of Fayette schools budget? Personnel costs
The Citizen reported last week that student enrollment in the Fayette County School System continues to slide down to levels not seen in more than a decade. So why are
The Citizen Q&A with Sen. Mike Crane: I know what my job is and how to do it
Questions from The Citizen, Answers from the candidates State Senator Mike Crane is one of several candidates running for the Georgia 3rd District Congressional seat up for grabs with Rep.
Councilman Williams to mediate The Ridge nature area dispute
One of the county’s most familiar leaders has agreed to mediate a squabble between Southern Conservation Trust and retired biologist Dennis Chase over the future of the Ridge Nature Area
PTC trucking industry innovator Jack Middleton moves to new phase
One of Fayette County’s most successful companies the past two decades has made a mark in its industry across the nation while also having an impact in the local community
Rec volunteers, sponsors recognized
Peachtree City Recreation and Special Events recently hosted a Volunteer/Sponsor Appreciation Dinner at the Kedron Fieldhouse to honor its 2015 supporters. Mayor Vanessa Fleisch welcomed the guests and thanked them
Time to change clocks, batteries
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging Georgians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks when daylight saving time
Butterfly awareness at next meeting
The Monarch Butterfly, the distinctive black and orange species that migrates from Canada to Mexico each year, is becoming endangered. This spring, the Fayette Master Gardener Association has begun a
Young is New Neighbor of the Month
The Peachtree City Chapter of the New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) named Carol Young as the New Neighbor of the Month for March. She is the year’s first selection. Carol
Concert set for March 19
The Southern Crescent Chorale continues its tradition of supporting youth organizations with an evening of choral music with a concert scheduled for Saturday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at Flat
Science Olympiad teams going to state
Three middle school teams and one high school team have qualified to advance to the Georgia State Science Olympiad by securing the top two placements in their regional competitions. Middle
Students bound for international competition
Fayette’s health science students had a strong showing at the HOSA State Leadership Conference with 32 earning top five placements and moving on to the international competition June 22-23 in
Mabra legislative recap
Last Monday, Feb. 29, was a crucial day of session, the 30th legislative day, also known as “Crossover Day.” Crossover Day is the last day for legislation to be passed
High schools sweep Math Day
Math teams from three Fayette County high schools swept the team event at the University of West Georgia’s 45th annual Math Day competition, and individual members also swept the 11th-grade
City wants to hear from residents
Peachtree City wants to hear from its residents on a wide range of issues in our community, from satisfaction with current facilities and services, to spending, to planning for the
Musical hits stage Mar. 18-20
The Georgia Singers Company is presenting the musical production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” Friday through Sunday, March 18-20, at Sams Auditorium, 205 Lafayette Ave. (Tiger Trail) in Fayetteville. Showtimes:
Learn about growing vegetables Mar. 19
“Growing Vegetables from A-Z” is the topic of a class offered by the Fayette County Extension office Saturday, Mar. 19, 10 a.m.-noon in the public meeting room of the county