Prince of Peace kids and ‘The Sailor’s Bible’
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, received the musical program of their children of The Kids’ Music Company on Sunday, April 24, entitled “The Sailor’s Bible,” telling the Bible stories […]
2016
Gift for Promise Place
On April 27, Promise Place received an Empowerment Package from Fellowship of Love Church (FOLC) in the amount of $4,000. The money will be used to purchase new air conditioner/heater
Engagements, Fayetteville
Moreland-Dees engagement
Chad Dees, formerly of Perry Fla., son of Mary Dees, and Karen Moreland of Brooks, daughter of Victor Moreland and Delia Sears, announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the
Brannon-Freeney engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brannon of Fayetteville announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Lauren Paige, to Charles Thomas “ Chip” Freeney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Freeney of
Stanford-Patton wedding
Rachel Amelia Stanford and Robert Covington Patton, Jr. were married Saturday, April 16, at Perimeter Church, Cecil B. Day Chapel in Johns Creek. The ceremony was officiated by the groom’s
Fayette Democratic delegates prepare to nominate Hillary Clinton at convention
Three Fayette County residents will serve as delegates for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention in July in Philadelphia. Georgia Democrats on April 18 met across the state to
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‘The dark side’ and ‘specialness’
Last time I wrote about questions I wish political candidates would truthfully answer. Likely not gonna happen. Truth is, the next best thing we voters will ever get from the
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Whom to blame for Trump?
Dr. Frankenstein created the monster that bore his name and if Dr. Jekyll had not conducted those experiments in his laboratory, Mr. Hyde would never have emerged to terrorize London.
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Western Civ in the crosshairs, and a sliver of hope
Students at Indiana University-Bloomington recently went into panic mode at the sight of a Dominican friar, who they mistook for a Ku Klux Klan member. Funny? Yes, but also sad.
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Mother’s Day 2016
There isn’t a day that passes that I don’t remember Mama. Many of the times that she crosses my mind, I am doing something that she taught me how to
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Students in charge of teachers in SB 364
I have to be truthful, 100 percent of the time. I know that God judges us ultimately in the end. The Lindsey Tippins’ bill, SB 364, which [state School Superintendent]
Letters to the Editor, Peachtree City
Vote for veterans for seats in Congress
In the Nov. 14th edition of The Citizen, David Epps wrote a truly commendable article about veterans. He wrote about the four things that every veteran has been taught to
Fayetteville, Letters to the Editor
Students in charge of teachers in SB 364
I have to be truthful, 100 percent of the time. I know that God judges us ultimately in the end. The Lindsey Tippins’ bill, SB 364, which [state School Superintendent]
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Sarah Virginia Williams
Mrs. Sarah Virginia Williams, known to her friends and family as Jeana, was born in Birmingham, Ala. in 1922 the youngest of three children. She attended Woodlawn High School and
Obituaries, Peachtree City
Betty J. Vaughn, age 81, of Peachtree City
Mrs. Betty J. Vaughn, age 81, of Peachtree City, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016. She was born October 15, 1934 to the late Benjamin Joseph and Alberta Woodson Jackson.
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Louise Lee Knowles, of Fayetteville
Louise Lee Knowles, born on September 19, 1929, of Fayetteville passed away on May 1, 2016. Mrs. Knowles was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Edward Knowles; her
Fayette 911 crew gets Times Square display
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners recognized members of its 911 department at its April 14 regular meeting and learned that some of that staff has received an extraordinary amount
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Willie L. Williams, age 72
Willie L. Williams, nationally known former Federal Security Director of TSA at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at his home in Fayetteville, Ga.
Fayette County, Obituaries
Josephine Hunnicutt, age 84
Josephine “Jo” Hunnicutt passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 24th, 2016. She was 84 years old. Ms. Hunnicutt was born on May 5, 1931 in Atlanta, Ga. by
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Sylvia Merrill Smith, 90, Fayetteville
Sylvia Merrill Smith, 90, Fayetteville, passed April 21, 2016. She was born on July 24, 1925 in Milton, Mass. She was the daughter of Augusta MacMahon Merrill and William McKinley
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Father Michael McWhorter, 52, of Fayetteville
Father Michael McWhorter, 52, of Fayetteville, passed away April 29, 2016. Father McWhorter was a graduate of Stone Mountain High School, Class of 1981. He went on to graduate from
Fayetteville, Obituaries
M. Lavon Eldred of Fayetteville
M. Lavon “Vonnie” Eldred (nee Sprague) died on April 26, 2016 in Fayetteville, Ga. after several months of declining health. Vonnie was born on May 24, 1932 in Coldwater, Mich.
Notable students and grads
The following local students made the Merit List for the fall 2015 semester at Brenau University: Barbara Ann Paxton of Fairburn, a 2018 student majoring in liberal studies. Erin A.
Tennis courts are open
The tennis courts at Pebblepocket and Smokerise are complete and are open for play, Peachtree City officials announced late last week. The contractor has moved to Glenloch to resurface the
Driver safety classes offered in June
AARP driver safety classes will be conducted at three locations during the month of June: June 21, Central Library in Newnan (770-683-2052). June 23, Flat Creek Baptist Church (770-487-4890). June
Art display at library
The Peachtree City Library Art Initiative has announced an exhibit of Mia Brody’s 3D paper art. Brody creates her paper art based on books that have inspired her throughout her
Free summer meals for qualified students
For some students, school lunches are the main meal of the day. So what happens when school is out for the summer? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers
Math whizzes test their skills
Fourth- and fifth-grade math whizzes from the county’s 14 elementary schools battled in the 2016 Fayette County Elementary Math Tournament, proving they know how to crunch numbers. The team of
Walk kicks off May 14 with new location
Piedmont Newnan Hospital is kicking off another season of Walk with a Doc, a free opportunity for everyone in the community to “walk and talk” with a healthcare professional. Walking
Applications accepted for Junior Police Academy
The Fayetteville Police Department’s 14th Annual Junior Police Academy is now accepting applications. The JPA starts Monday, July 18, and runs through Friday, July 22. Applications are due by June
Race is May 7
What would happen if communities rallied around families that are adopting? That’s what’s taking place in Coweta, Fayette and surrounding counties with RACE for the Orphans, an annual 5K that
CCF 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
Things to Do-May 5-June 4
May May 5 The Orchestras of Sandy Creek High School will host their annual Spring Concert today , at 7 p.m. The SCHS performing arts venue – Patriot Hall –
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Voting precincts
Fayette County was one of five original counties in1821, that means created from the Creek Indian Nation. Those are Fayette, Henry, Houston, Dooley and Monroe counties. We are all still