Extension office hosts composting class
The Fayette County Extension office is hosting “Composting – An Inexpensive Soil Amendment,” a class scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 12, 10 a.m.-noon in the public meeting from of the county […]
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Shooting event May 21
The Coweta Community Foundation will host the Saturday Down South Sporting Clays and Southern Supper Saturday, May 21, 12:30-10 p.m. at Blalock Lakes Sporting Club. The Sporting Clays portion of
Notable students and grads
Emma Paige Jaczko of Peachtree City has been selected to be a “student ambassador” for Brenau University. She will work with some of the 27 incoming students from Anhui Normal
Driver course at library
Cars have changed, and so have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving
Bridger to speak to scouts
Troop 175 will host special speaker Lt. Col. (ret.) Barry Bridger at an event scheduled for Monday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at the PTCUMC multipurpose sanctuary, 225 Robinson Road
Easter egg hunt Mar. 26
The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Optimist Club of Peachtree City and the Peachtree City Fire Department is scheduled for Saturday, March 26. Registration will start at 10
FCDFES now on Facebook
The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services has recently launched its own Facebook page, designed to highlight the department, its people, its accomplishments, and its service to the
Dehan accepted to Julliard summer program
Only 16 high school percussionists from around the world are accepted each year to the Juilliard School Summer Percussion Seminar, and McIntosh High student Michael Dehan is one of them.
Math team brings home win
Sandy Creek High’s 15-member math team competed in the 45th annual Math Day Competition at the University of West Georgia, earning top awards in several categories. The competition consists of
Health info at Mar. 10 meeting
Learn about “A Healthy Gut” at the Fayette Senior Services meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 11 a.m.-noon at the Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Christian
Gardening class Mar. 10
“Organic Vegetable Gardening – Plant Health & Insect Management” is the subject of a free class hosted by the Fayette County Extension office scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 10, 10-11:30 a.m.
On Patrol in PTC — Feb. 19–25
The following general summaries of daily patrol activities of Peachtree City police officers are taken from recent official reports (Feb. 19–25). Thanks for the show — The 20-year-old PTC guy
City facing challenges during next 20 years
Peachtree City is on the path to looking to the future. Presentations by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) and city planning staff at a
Oddo, Haddix are running for new at-large county seat
Fayette County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charles Oddo is running for re-election in the countywide at-large post, he announced Thursday. That sets up an election confrontation with former Peachtree City
Coweta chooses STAR students
Coweta County has a new STAR student. It’s Newnan High School student Thomas Schulz who was named with the honor at a Feb. 26 ceremony. Schulz appeared with his chosen
Officers are investigating jewelry theft
A Feb. 26 burglary on Scatterfoot Drive near South Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree City resulted in the theft of jewelry from a bedroom. The burglary occurred between 8:30 a.m. and
Tyrone OKs subdivision
A proposal to rezone 58 acres on Farr Road off Dogwood Trail for a 20-home subdivision was unanimously approved on March 3 by the Tyrone Town Council. The proposal asked
Columnists, Opinion
There is no free stuff
A college student near and dear to my heart was involved in a debate of sorts about universal free college tuition. She either chose or was designated to take the
Columnists, Opinion
The Tomato Wars
Think tomatoes are harmless? Think again. The Tomato Wars are well underway. Garden plots all over this country are being tilled, fertilized, and de-rocked in preparation for the war that
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Serafina Marie Litty, of Peachtree City
Serafina “Sara” Marie Litty of Peachtree City, Ga., age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 18, 2016. Born on April 1, 1931 in Masontown, Pa., Sara
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Diane Davis Pyron, 75, of Fayetteville
Diane Davis Pyron, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away March 3, 2016. Diane was raised in Ashburn, Ga. She retired after 32 years teaching kindergarten, first grade, and gifted at Hood
Fayette, Coweta jump on Trump bandwagon
The build-up to the 2016 Presidential Preference Primary came with much fanfare and political posturing. In the end in Fayette and Coweta counties, Donald Trump scored the highest marks on
Rapper Rick, bodyguard indicted for kidnapping
Fayette County resident William L. Roberts, II, known as rapper Rick Ross, and his bodyguard have been indicted by a Fayette County Grand Jury for kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated battery
Fayette student numbers projected to drop next August to lows not seen since 2000-2001
School math problem: Numbers of kids keeps decreasing, but school system budgets keep going up You’d have to go back 15 years to match the number of students expected to
Blood donation opportunities during Red Cross Month
During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross invites individuals to become everyday heroes by giving blood. March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S.
Financial literacy workshops
The Peachtree City Library will be hosting a series of workshops designed to help promote a better understanding of important financial topics. Workshops will be taught by local accredited professionals
Bennett’s Mill students earn award
A total of 12 eighth-grade engineering students, representing three teams, from Bennett’s Mill Middle put their engineering skills to the test at the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Fluid Power
Authors showcase March 12
This year’s edition of the annual Emerging Writers Showcase at the Fayette County Public Library takes place Saturday, March 12, at 1 p.m. The program, designed to appeal both to
Talking about UFOs
“A Sight to See” is the title of Fayette Senior Services’ meeting scheduled for Friday, March 4, 1-2 p.m. at the Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail).
PTC woman killed in crash with wrong-way driver
A Feb. 28 traffic accident in Tyrone claimed the life of a Peachtree City woman after her vehicle was struck head-on by a driver in the wrong lane. Sheriff Barry
Injured Grand Canyon hiker owes his life to PTC man’s impulse buy
Steve Hammer accidentally ran his cell phone through the washer and dryer a few weeks ago, as so many of us have done from time to time. That mishap may
Monday meeting seeks solution to Fayette out-migration problem
How do we attract and keep millennials? Fayette County Chamber of Commerce CEO Carlotta Ungaro has thoughts about that, as well as The Citizen’s John Thompson. Leaders from across Fayette
Aviation Living History seminars coming to PTC’s Falcon Field
Military aviation history will come to life through a new monthly series presented by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing at the Wing’s headquarters. The public is invited to
Industry wants to expand; rezoning eyed by PTC Council
It’s a rarity in the past several years: a rezoning request in the Peachtree City Industrial Park. The Peachtree City Council on March 3 will hear a proposal from Churchill