Road closing announced
Peachtree City officials have announced that Senoia Road is closed to through traffic as of June 1 between The Retreat apartments and Saranac. The closure is necessary for the construction […]
2016
Older Georgians often victims of fire
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging Georgians to be fire resilient following multiple fatal house fires involving our older adult residents over the last several days. “We
Newnan man killed after firing on deputies
A Newnan man was shot and killed by Coweta County Sheriff’s deputies on June 1 after he opened fire on them after a traffic stop. Deputies were uninjured despite two
PTC prodigy, 11, graduates high school, readies for college
One of Fayette County’s unique young citizens was honored with a special proclamation last week by the Board of Commissioners. May 26 was designated as Adrian Romoff Day in the
For Fayette, no tax hikes, no pay raises
County Commission considers budget of $128 million County officials unveiled the proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year last week at a special called workshop, and the Fayette County Board
2nd go-around for answers about property evaluations
Questions from The Citizen, answers from the tax assessor Last week, The Citizen printed responses from Chief Assessor Joel Benton to questions raised after the newspaper printed two dozen letters
Advisory group list for SPLOST to get PTC Council review
The agenda for the Peachtree City Council is expected to be rather light on June 2, though the meeting should bring an update on a list of infrastructure projects that
Fayetteville planners say no to 250-unit hospital-area apartment complex
The May 24 proposal to construct more than 250 apartments along Ga. Highway 54 West near Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville received a 4-0 vote for an unfavorable recommendation by
Abbington Square vote is Thursday; city may revoke zoning on 2 stalled sites
The Fayetteville City Council is expected to deliver the final vote Thursday to a development that has roiled the city and prompted large numbers of residents to have their say.
Memorial Day in Fayette — ‘Stories of sacrifice we should never forget’
Memorial Day in Fayette County came with large crowds at the plaza in front of Peachtree City Hall and at the Fayetteville Cemetery. The occasion is always a time for
Commission says Starr’s Mill zoning changes need study
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners could decide this month how to regulate development in the years to come next to one of the county’s most recognizable structures. Under consideration
Annual race set for June 11
The time is approaching for the annual Old Courthouse 5K presented by The Georgia Civitan Foundation and the Fayette County Civitan Club. For more than 23 years, runners from all
Chiefettes shine in local show, prepare for summer camp
The McIntosh Chiefettes were invited to perform May 12 at the “Cleveland’s Got Talent!” Showcase presented by the Cleveland Elementary School Music Department under the direction of Ms. Jennifer DiLeo,
Gray earns Rebel honor
Danielle Gray, a 2012 graduate of McIntosh High School, was named the female Scholar-Athlete of the Year at the University of Mississippi for 2015-16. She received the honor a month
Lacrosse squad wins state
The Starr’s Mill Panthers junior select lacrosse team has earned the title of GMSAA state champions for 2016 in the boys junior select division. The Panthers drove out the Roswell
UGA national champion includes local athletes
The Georgia Bulldogs women’s lacrosse team won the WCLA Division I national championship earlier this month, going into the tournament as the top seed and winning the title game 8-7
Landmark signees
Three athletes from Landmark Christian School recently signed letters of intent to pursue college athletics: Carson King (Millsaps College, football) Blake Watson (Point University, golf) Kathryn Foreman (Baylor University, track/cross-country)
Shorter announces spring grads
Shorter University held its spring commencement exercises May 6. Local graduates include: Taylor Danielle Doster of Brooks, Bachelor of Science Nicole Alexandria Kube of Brooks, Bachelor of Science Kari Dawn
Phinney awarded scholarship
The Atlanta Southern Crescent Alumnae Panhellenic Association (ASCAPA) awarded its 14th annual scholarship to Sarah Phinney of Starr’s Mill High School. She was presented with a check for $1,000 by
NNLC honors Castro
The Peachtree City Chapter of New Neighbors League Club named Lisa Castro as its New Neighbor of the Month at the May 2016 meeting. She joined the organization in June
ASCAPA hosts info session
Pictured at the Atlanta Southern Crescent Alumnae Panhellenic Association (ASCAPA)’s 15th annual sorority information session, known as Afternoon with Athena, April 24 at St Paul Lutheran School and Church in
Rosa Parks program June 3
“The Mother of Civil Rights” is the program scheduled for Friday, June 3, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Join Jim
Learn about getting healthy June 4
Get healthy at the Peachtree City Library this Saturday with a range of free events and services. Piedmont Fayette Hospital will be providing free blood pressure checks inside beginning at
Some signs need to come down
Peachtree City officials are reminding residents that campaign signs for candidates who are not running beyond the May 24 general primary should be removed, as well as those for recent
Three openings on Board of Family and Children Services
The mission of the Fayette County Board of Family and Children Services is: “Strengthen Georgia by providing Individuals and Families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia’s
Three openings on Public Facilities Authority
The Fayette County Public Facilities Authority is a volunteer body comprised of three individuals who are appointed by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners to one-year terms. Some of the
SCC auditions set
Having just completed a very successful season with huge crowds and enthusiastic patrons, the Southern Crescent Chorale will hold auditions for next season in June. An auditioned community chorus, the
Coweta Pets of the Week
Opal is a precious DSH calico with green eyes. She was picked up as a stray, never reclaimed, then got sick but has recovered. She is now on a euthanasia
Celebrating 100th birthday
Bennie Robinson celebrated her 100th birthday at Piedmont Fayette Hospital and the staff of the fourth floor at Piedmont Fayette celebrated her with a special cake made by Dietary Services
Army JROTC drill unit takes top placements at Army Nationals
The U.S. Army JROTC drill unit at Fayette County High ranked among the top 20 units in the nation in two competition events at the 2016 U.S. Army JROTC National
New regulations on firearms at airport
The following statement was released last week by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Atlanta. “Millions of passengers travel through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport annually. Each of those passengers should be
Excellence in Campaign Award winner
The United Way of Greater Atlanta recently named the Fayette County School System as a 2016 Excellence in Campaign Award winner. The award is given to organizations that have increased
Doo-wop tribute starts concert series
School’s out, so let the summer concerts begin in Fayetteville. This Saturday night, June 4, a tribute to the Drifters/Tams/Coasters will start the 2016 concert series at Southern Ground Amphitheater.
First sexually transmitted Zika case confirmed in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming the first sexually transmitted case of Zika virus in Georgia. A non-pregnant female was infected by her male partner who had