Store worker charged with stealing phone, then transferring money
An employee of a retail business on Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City was arrested by Tyrone police after stealing a phone from the break room at work and […]
Alabama plane crash claims life of Fayetteville man
A Fayetteville man lost his life in an Oct. 20 plane crash in Calhoun County, Alabama. The life of 70-year-old Harvell Walker, Jr., was claimed in a crash that
‘I’m just a child,’ but girl, 9, directs 911 help to rescue her family
Family of 8 evacuated from burning home on County Line Road — The 9-year-old Fayette County girl who called-in a fire at her residence on Oct. 11 paid a visit
Former Starr’s Mill coach honored for service in Afghanistan
Former Peachtree City resident Captain Guy Serapion was honored by local veterans groups on Oct. 18 at a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at City Hall in Peachtree City. Serapion
Families flock to Fayette Public Safety Fall Festival
The 2019 Public Safety Fall Festival held Oct. 18 at the Fayette County Justice Center in Fayetteville was a hit with the large number of families attending the annual event.
Fayette‘s historical figures show up for 2019 Cemetery Spirit Walk
The Fayetteville Cemetery on Oct. 18 was the local spot for the ghosts of times past to come to life. Crowds toured the cemetery and heard the stories of Fayette
More businesses line up for Pinewood Forest
The emerging Pinewood Forest mixed-use development on Veterans Parkway in Fayetteville announced on Oct. 16 that two new wellness-oriented business concepts are coming to the community’s Town Center. Sugarcoat and The Skin Society,
Officers work 2 burglaries, 3 entering autos
The period of Oct. 12-15 came with two burglary reports and three entering autos across Fayette County. Deputies on Oct. 15 responded to a Crabapple Road residence off Ga. Highway
Fayette boasts low credit card debt
A survey by SmartAsset.com shows Fayette County residents with the fifth-lowest credit card debt among 159 Georgia counties. The SmartAsset.com study calculated the ratio of credit card debt to per
Dixie Wing members honored for half-century of safe flying
Three members of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing recently received the Wright Brothers’ Master Pilot Award from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), recognizing more than 50 years of
State suspends Fayette counselor’s license over sex with client
Charles Joseph Popov, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Fayette County, had his license suspended on Sept. 28 by a state board. Per the order by the Georgia Composite Board
Mystery at City Hall flagpole: Stranger hands drug gear to Senoia man, then vanishes
A Peachtree City police officer on Oct. 11 responded to an unusual report that involved a stranger handing a man an eyeglass case at City Hall containing apparent drug paraphernalia,
Cooper Lighting being acquired by Signify
Peachtree City-based Cooper Lighting Solutions, a part of Eaton Corp., is being acquired by The Netherland’s-based Signify. The effect on the Peachtree City headquarters is at this stage unannounced. Cooper
Bet on a Cure fundraiser gala
A unique kind of fundraiser is set for Oct. 26 in Peachtree City. The brainchild of Richard Denney, “Bet on a Cure” will be a Vegas-style gala at Crowne Plaza
Early voting begins for council races in Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Tyrone
The Citizen presents questions and answers from local candidates — Those wanting to get a leg-up on the Nov. 5 election can take advantage of early voting for City Council
February earliest to expect opening Dogwood Trail to thru-traffic
Starr’s Mill tunnel start next summer; McDonough Road bridge upgrade moved to 2021 — The stormwater pipe replacement project on Dogwood Trail in north Fayette County that had the road
Man selling dirt bike set up for test-drive theft
The owner of a dirt bike wanting to sell his vehicle was the victim of a set-up after meeting a potential buyer at a home that turned out to be
Thieves smashing windows to get into Fayette vehicles
There were four entering auto incidents reported in Fayetteville and Peachtree City during the period of Oct. 7-10. The unusual aspect of the crimes was that only one of the
Fayetteville in state’s Top 10 best places to retire
A report by SmartAsset.com has Fayetteville listed in the Top 10 best places to retire in Georgia. SmartAsset.com in determining the best places to retire examined three factors. Those included
2 injured in east Fayette house fire Friday
A call from a 9-year-old girl on Oct. 11 brought fire units to a structure fire at 303 County Line Road east of Fayetteville. Eight people were evacuated, with two
Marine Corps League needs reinforcements for ‘Toys for Tots’
Those big white “Toys for Tots” boxes have become, for many, a holiday staple, a sign that Christmas is, once again, upon us. For members of the local Marine Corps
Candlelight vigil remembers victims of domestic violence
What is the measure and meaning of a life? How do we measure a life that would have been but cannot be, because that life was snuffed out by domestic
Fayetteville Post 2 candidates talk about traffic, city center at forum
The Fayette County Library in Fayetteville on Oct. 7 was the setting for a forum that gave the public a look at the four candidates vying for the Post 2
The Grim Reaper guards Fayetteville City Hall candy
Watch out for the Grim Reaper! Anyone passing through one of the offices in Fayetteville City Hall and thinking to grab a Halloween goodie from what looks like a decorative
Fayetteville Post 1 candidates forum: Little debate, lots of agreement
Candidates for the Post 1 seat on the Fayetteville City Council faced off at an Oct. 7 forum at the Fayette County Library in Fayetteville. Candidates for the Post 1
Sheriff: Woman tries to bite deputies, threatens with diseases
A Fayette County woman has been charged with assaulting a friend and the deputies attempting to place her under arrest following a domestic dispute. April M. Muchow, 21, was charged
Sheriff: Mom takes game system, son pulls knife on her
A 17-year-old north Fayette County male was arrested on charges of aggravated assault for pulling a knife on his mother and threatening her after she took his gaming system. Ty’Zaireon
Commission keeps East Fayetteville Bypass alive
Commissioner Maxwell against it because of possible home condemnations — Three local transportation improvement projects will be sent to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to request funding assistance. The Fayette
Fayetteville starts moving money to build new City Hall
Preparations for the construction of the new Fayetteville City Hall and City Center Park are in place. The City Council on Oct. 3 voted unanimously to establish the construction fund
Piedmont Healthcare reaches contract accord with Aetna
Aetna health insurance policyholders can breathe a sigh of relief. Piedmont Healthcare and Aetna have finalized a new contract, which will ensure patients of continued in-network access to all Piedmont
Fayetteville seeks study money for cart path system
City wants to link schools, parks, neighborhoods — The Fayetteville City Council on Oct. 3 voted unanimously to apply for a grant that would fund a feasibility study on potential
Crowds throng to Tyrone Founders Day
The 44th Annual Founders Day in Tyrone was held Oct. 5 under perfect skies. The day began with the parade and continued into the night with a wide range of
Masked men seen entering vehicles off Redwine Road
Kids moon security guard in The Avenue — Three people wearing masks during an entering auto incident off Redwine Road are being sought by Fayette County deputies. Reported Sept. 30,
Judge Jason Thompson puts Little Red Riding Hood on trial at local school
For State Court Judge Jason Thompson, 2019 has been a busy year. After implementing the Griffin Judicial Circuit’s first DUI Court in 2016, Judge Thompson has created the circuit’s first