Brooks man, 80, killed in bush-hogging mishap
The life of a long-time resident of south Fayette County was claimed on Oct. 6 in an accident while bush-hogging along Brooks Road. Eighty-year-old Robert Turner had been bush-hogging […]
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Charleston hurricane refugee gives birth to baby girl in Fayette
There was more to fleeing Hurricane Matthew for Charleston, S.C., resident Anne Funderburk than getting out of the path of the storm. Anne arrived at the home of relatives in
A fall tradition returns
In a photo from last year, competitors take off in what has become one of the signature races in Georgia. Many hundreds of runners will be participating in that annual
Look for this in PTC area mailboxes this week
The Citizen Mail — and Boxster — debut with focus on arts, entertainment, events calendar A new monthly publication with a focus on local arts, entertainment and a large
Thanks to our law enforcement officers
Law enforcement representatives from around Fayette County on Oct. 9 were present in the parking lot of Autrey’s Armory so the Fayette County Republican Party and local residents could show
Early voting starts today in 3 locations
Fayette County voters, who are some of the most active voters in the region, and want to get a head start on the election have their chance starting Oct.17
Fayette schools buying into virtual reality
A recent success of Google Expeditions virtual reality gear in some Fayette County classrooms led to a Sept. 19 vote by the Fayette County Board of Education to purchase additional
2 meth arrests last week outside Fayetteville
Two Kentucky residents were charged with trafficking in methamphetamine after being stopped by Fayette County deputies on Oct. 4 along Ga. Highway 54 east of Fayetteville. Daniel Frazier, 32,
Officers probe 2 burglaries, 11 break-ins of vehicles
The week of Oct. 4-10 came with two burglaries and 11 entering auto incidents across portions of Fayette County. An Oct. 5 burglary at a Gilbert Road residence off
New owners have deadline to decide on Fayetteville rezoning
Fayetteville’s City Council took a wait and see approach Thursday night to a controversial zoning that had riled up the community last year. In March, 2015, the city agreed
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It’s time to pay for new Peachtree City golf cart permit stickers
Registration for golf carts in Peachtree City is just around the corner, with city residents urged to use the online payment method. Peachtree City has begun billing for the
Burger King can’t have it their way on PTC’s southside
Council votes no, citing 2007 agreement limiting drive-thru restaurants on southside A request to construct a Burger King restaurant on Ga. Highway 74 at the Wilshire Pavilion was denied
Fayette eyes changes in lake use times
A relatively light agenda for the Oct. 13 regular meeting of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners includes consideration of more than $2 million in stormwater utility projects and a
Developer escapes Fayetteville penalties for clear-cutting 14 acres
A question posed by Fayetteville residents in August over a potential development moratorium on property clear-cut without a permit has been answered. The site which includes the recently-approved Dollar General
Booth Middle School finalist in STEM
Booth Middle School in Peachtree City was one of five middle schools statewide to be named as finalists in Georgia’s annual STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) award competition.
Candlelight vigil set for Oct. 18
Since 2003, over 1575 Georgia individuals have lost their lives to domestic violence. A candlelight vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Old Courthouse Square
Library hosts training for community, homeschool families
The Fayette County Library will join with The Southern Conservation Trust to bring The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers to the Fayette County Public Library to offer two training classes
Liberty Tech wins Innovation Fund grant award
Gov. Nathan Deal announced 18 grant award winners for the Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program that provides funding to local education authorities and schools to further advance student achievement
Martin honored by NNLC
The Peachtree City Chapter of New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) announced Jennifer Martin as the October New Neighbor of the Month. Martin joined NNLC in November of 2014. Originally from
Fall festival is Oct. 22
The annual McIntosh Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, 1-5 p.m. at the high school, 201 Walt Banks Road in Peachtree City. Parent admission is free and students
Photography preview party Oct. 14
The 2016 Juried Photography Show and Competition at Arts Clayton, presented in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography, is underway and the preview party is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14, 5:30-7:30
Ports now fully operational
The Savannah River channel reopened for commercial traffic Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. with 11 vessels transiting the channel by mid-afternoon, nine of which will be worked at Garden City
Benefit auction for camp program
Royal Family Kid’s Camp is a camp and mentoring program for children in the social service system. It is part of a nationwide system of camps and clubs, each working
STG show opens Dec. 1
Southside Theatre Guild will present “In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should Be Shot)” by Steve Franco beginning Dec. 1 at 20 West Campbelltown Street in Fairburn. It is 6
Benefit art show set for Oct. 20
The next art show at Newnan’s Train Depot will benefit Joey’s Toy Box and is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20, 6-10 p.m. Joey’s Toy Box would like to thank Atul
Golf cart renewals underway; online payment encouraged
Peachtree City has begun billing for the 2016 golf cart registration program, which began with owners who live outside Peachtree City in early October. Peachtree City residents should receive their
Leave No Trace program coming to Fayette
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers team are partnering with the Southern Conservation Trust to host a variety of community events
Resource fair scheduled for students with disabilities
A Community Connections and Resource Fair for students with disabilities is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6-9 p.m. at the LaFayette Educational Center, Building D, 205 LaFayette Avenue in Fayetteville.
Marines launch local 2016 Toys for Tots drive
Marines of the local Marine Corps League, Detachment 1325, serving Fayette and Coweta counties have announced the start of the 2016 Toys for Tots Drive. The first event this season
Coweta Pets of the Week
Lucy is a sweet and loving Labrador retriever mix whose one wish is to be safe & loved by a family all her own. ID #A033335. Kennel #A-7. Holly is
Church
The four tables
On the first Sunday in October we at Prince of Peace joined with Christians around the world to celebrate World Communion Sunday. It is quite a meaningful experience. This year
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Religion Briefs10/12/16
Community Forum planned for Oct. 15 Shekinah Glory Fellowship Center will host a Community Forum on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at 1381 Ga. Highway 85 North, Fayetteville. The
Christmas Marketplace is less than a month away
Nov. 5 will mark 27 years of making Christmas brighter for others in the Fayetteville area for Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. The community is invited to share in the
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Mount Olive’s Women’s Revival starts tomorrow
Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fayetteville, GA will hold its Women’s Fall Revival Oct. 13 -14, starting nightly at 7 p.m. The Theme is “A one of a Kind Lady.”