Business occupancy rate improves in Fayetteville
A review of commercial vacancies for July in Fayetteville showed an increasing presence of businesses leading to fewer empty buildings. The retail vacancy rate for the second quarter of […]
2016
‘Equal justice under the law’ draws 120 to NAACP forum
The 9th Annual Juvenile Justice Forum sponsored by the Fayette County NAACP Youth Council was held Aug. 19 at the library in Fayetteville. Entitled “Equal Justice Under Law, Saving a
New Georgia Tech students get Fayette-Coweta sendoff
The Coweta-Fayette Georgia Tech Club hosted the Annual Freshman and Transfer Student BBQ Sendoff at the home of Club President Linda Henson Sorrow on Aug. 7. Retired Dean Miller Templeton
Filing PTC ethics complaint could boomerang on you
You could be on the financial hook for a ‘frivolous’ charge If you file an ethics complaint in Peachtree City, it had better be one you can’t lose.
Rezoning requester changes mind, will seek annexation
A rezoning request before the Fayette County Board of Commissioners is now slated for withdrawal. The petitioners who sought rezoning from A-R to C-H for 5.89 acres on Hwy.
German girls softball team visits PTC Council
Members of the German girls softball team hailing from Bavaria visiting Peachtree City for the annual softball clinic and tournament made a stop at the City Council meeting on Aug.
Improved Fayetteville junction beginning to take final shape
Work on the east side of Ga. Highway 85 North across from Hood Avenue and adjacent to Hudson Plaza is full-steam ahead with crews extending Hood Avenue and preparing to
Fox Business to feature Hoshizaki
Hoshizaki America, Inc. of Peachtree City will be spotlighted in a nationally televised production called Manufacturing Marvels (produced by Marvel Production Group, LLC) between 9:30 and 9:44 p.m. EDT, Thursday,
Fayetteville to hike city tax 3.4%
Interested residents have three opportunities in the next nine days to voice their opinion about Fayetteville’s tax increase for the new fiscal year. The city has tentatively adopted a
Traffic accident claims life of Fayetteville woman
An Aug. 23 traffic accident on Ga. Highway 85 in south Fayette County claimed the life of a 61-year-old Fayetteville woman. Sheriff Barry Babb said the accident occurred at 8:17
Things to Do-Aug.24-Sept.27
August August 24 “Picture Perfect Moments” is today from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). The world of digital photography is
Public fishing 7 days a week starting Labor Day
Do your Labor Day plans include throwing out some fishing line for your favorite catch? For the first time in five years, Georgia Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) are scheduled to
Morrison completes basic training at West Point
Cadet Wyatt “Evan” Morrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Morrison of Sharpsburg, completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy. Morrison entered West Point June 27 and
Field days provide hunter education for students
So, you completed the Hunter Education course – now what? Take your knowledge to the next level by attending a Hunter Education Field Day. These “hands-on” learning experiences give students
Get gardening questions answered
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ “Ask the MG” will be Saturday, Sept. 17, 4-6 p.m. at the Coweta County Fairgrounds Lawn in front of Walker Home Stage. Stop
Serafin given CAP award
Major David Serafin, commander of the Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron, was being presented the Paul E. Garber Award, by Lt. Col. David Austin, Group VI Commander of the
Timber bridge maintenance and closures
Peachtree City’s contractor will be performing maintenance work on several of the timber bridges along the city’s path system during September and October. This work will require some bridge closures
Tiger Band alumni needed for 50-year celebration
The Fayette County High School Marching Tiger Band is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and is assembling an alumni band that will take to the field for a special
Back to School Bash set for Aug. 28
Cornerstone United Methodist Church will host a Back to School Bash Sunday, Aug. 28, 4-6 p.m. at its campus, 2956 Sharpsburg McCollum Road in Newnan. The event is open to
Family musical set for Sept. 8-11
A Company of Friends presents the family musical “Madagascar, a Musical Adventure” at the Fayette Train Depot, 250 Lanier Ave. East in Fayetteville. Shows are Sept. 8-10 at 7 p.m.
Fishing rodeo winners announced
The annual Fayette County Youth Fishing Rodeo recently took place at Luther Glass Park. Hosted by Peachtree City Recreation & Special Events, in conjunction with PTC Bass Club and The
Garden club to meet Sept. 6
The Peachtree City Garden Club will host its first fall meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Rd. in Peachtree City. Come
Backyard Assn. meeting Sept. 13
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Backyard (BYA) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sep. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Coweta County Extension Office, 255 Pine Road in Newnan.
Concussion testing offered for student athletes
As practice for middle school and high school athletics got started this summer, student athletes in middle school and high school in Fayette County were asked to sit down at
Local company featured on national TV
Hoshizaki America, Inc. of Peachtree City will be spotlighted in a nationally televised production called “Manufacturing Marvels” Thursday, Aug. 25, between 9:30 and 9:44 p.m. EDT on the Fox Business
McIntosh team 2nd in national drone competition
A team of sophomores and freshmen from McIntosh competed against the best in the nation to win second place in a drama-filled drone challenge in Muncie, Indiana. The McIntosh MultiRotor
Columnists, Opinion
What is public safety worth?
For more than a decade at this newspaper I’ve written endless news stories on every imaginable topic. Well over 1,000 of those dealt with incidents, issues and events pertaining to
Columnists, Opinion
To ID or not to ID?
Every election cycle we must endure challenges and allegations about fraud (conservatives) and discrimination (liberals) when it comes to voter ID laws. This year is no different. A federal court
Columnists, Opinion
Who’s manipulating climate change data?
This [past] month in the U.S. Senate, Democrats took to the floor to attack national and state organizations that oppose their climate policies in what they called a “Web of Denial.”
Columnists, Opinion
Is anyone listening?
The exact moment it happened was at a large round table in a ballroom of majestic gilt in a grand hotel. Tink and I found ourselves seated next to strangers
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
The progressive’s fact-free letter
Is America broken? If it is, will electing more progressives fix it? In response to David Browning’s letter to the editor, I have decided that we don’t need more elected
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Stinky fertilizer vs. mega-hog farm — Trump vs. Hillary
If you have ever lived in a farming area or even driven through such an area, you may have seen a tractor pulling a contraption that spins like a big
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
How about cute dogs?
It appears that one Michael Velsmid has confused the editorial page of The Citizen with his Facebook page and is posting mundane life experiences like a visit to the grocery
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Jumping up and down about Darwinian Theory
In response to the eight arguments I presented against Darwinian Theory, Jim Bock suggested I read a book. When time permits I will read the book he suggests, though with