Families come out for Faith and Blue event in Peachtree City
A Peachtree City K-9 officer introduced kids to his dog at the Oct. 9 “Faith and Blue” event at Drake Field, where everyone got a close-up look at law enforcement […]
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Council cuts public out of major LCI plan meeting
As if the City’s LCI project proposals were not controversial enough, they had a final LCI Core Committee meeting October 8 at 6:30 p.m. with absolutely no public notice, while
Fayetteville’s Pinewood Atlanta Studios and Pinewood Forest have a new name – Trilith
Pinewood Atlanta Studios and the mixed-use Pinewood Forest development in Fayetteville both have a new name. The new name is Trilith, which includes the studios, situated on 700 acres,
Fayetteville shows off progress on new city hall
Municipal employees and others on Oct. 2 got a look at the emerging Fayetteville City Hall under construction on Stonewall Avenue. Work on the new Fayetteville City Hall and City
In-depth career look at the 2 candidates for Fayette Sheriff
The Citizen is providing the readers a look at the law enforcement careers of incumbent Sheriff Barry Babb and Democrat challenger Chris Pigors, the two candidates running in the Nov.
Fayette School System reports 8 students, 3 employees infected with Covid
The Covid-19 update by Fayette County Public Schools for Sept. 26 through Oct. 2 showed eight new student Covid-19 cases out of 13,640 students and three new staff cases. As
Long-term care facilities accounted for 20 Fayette deaths, 137 Covid cases
The Oct. 2 report by Ga. Department of Community Health (DCH) on Covid-19 cases in Fayette County long-term care facilities continued to show no new resident cases or deaths. DCH
Democrats rally at Blue in the Bubble at Drake Field
A cloudless blue-sky afternoon on Saturday provided the perfect backdrop for the Blue in the Bubble golf cart rally at Drake Field in Peachtree City supporting the Biden-Harris ticket and
Seasonal flu shots available at Fayette Health Department
Want a flu shot? The Fayette County Health Department is now providing the seasonal flu vaccine. The seasonal flu shot is available on Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 4
Average of new cases down 67% from July peak, state says
Hospitalizations also down — From 9/21 to 9/28, the seven-day average of new Covid-19 cases reported decreased 30.4%, the Georgia Department of Public Health said. “The seven-day average of new
No new Covid cases or deaths in Fayette long-term care facilities
The Sept. 29 report by Ga. Department of Community Health (DCH) on Covid-19 cases in Fayette County long-term care facilities again showed no new resident cases or deaths. DCH since
Peachtree City Council eyes residential east side annexation request Oct. 1
Peachtree City’s east side is where the annexation action is these days, as City Council prepares to consider a 52-acre tract off Stagecoach and Spear roads for inclusion into the
Covid in Fayette schools: 6 new student cases, 2 new staff cases
The Covid-19 update by Fayette County Public Schools for Sept. 19-25 showed six new student Covid-19 cases out of 13,640 students and two new staff cases. As of Sept. 25,
Fountain Head fire burns through garage, golf cart
A Sept. 25 garage fire at a residence on Fountain Head off South Peachtree Parkway consumed the garage and a small area in a room above it, but resulted in
42 students at The Foundry step up for service at Calvin Center
Freshmen students at The Foundry high school in Peachtree City recently completed an extensive service project for the Calvin Center, a residential camp in Hampton. Working as a team, the
Fayette SAT average scores better than state, nation averages
Fayette County’s public school students outperformed both the state and the nation on the 2020 SAT, according to results released by the College Board. Fayette students posted a mean score
Fayette bucks Covid-19 trend in long-term care facilities
It is good news again this week, in terms of long-term care facilities in Fayette County experiencing cases of Covid-19. The Sept. 22 report by Ga. Department of Community Health
Fayette starts Sept. 28 with phased return to total in-school classes
3rd- and 6th-graders begin 4-days a week, followed by 4th- and 7th-graders Oct. 12; 5th-, 8th- and 9th- through 12th-graders return to class Oct. 19; all students pre-K through 12th
Take a look at Fayetteville City Hall and City Center Park, in progress
Work on the new Fayetteville City Hall and City Center Park on 10 acres along Stonewall Avenue in downtown Fayetteville continues to progress. Weather permitting, substantial completion is expected in
POW-MIA Day observed in Fayetteville
“Never Forget.” Those words, that slogan, were emphatic as they were spoken by those in attendance Sept. 18 at the American Legion Post 105 Log Cabin in Fayetteville for POW/MIA
Get a Facebook close-up of historic Navy trainer aircraft Sept. 26
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing will present a panel discussion on the history of the PT-17 Stearman/N2S Kaydet at its Living Aviation History program on Saturday, Sept. 26,
Chow down — All Fayette school kids get free meals
Changes in federal government rules has resulted in free meals now being offered to all students in the Fayette County Public Schools system. “Due to changes in the rules governing
Covid goes quiet in Fayette long-term care facilities
The Sept. 15 report by Ga. Department of Community Health (DCH) on cases of Covid-19 in Fayette County’s long-term care facilities showed no new cases of the virus in residents
Fayette senior worries about potential voter fraud
A long-time Fayette County resident received a phone call on Thursday that left her with the concern that some seniors could fall victim to voter fraud. Patricia Walston, who said
Fayette schools report 4 new student Covid-19 infections, 1 staff
The Covid-19 update by Fayette County Public Schools for Sept. 5-11 showed a small number of new student and staff cases, along with a continued decrease in the number of
Hundreds commemorate 9/11 in Fayetteville
Main Street Fayetteville along with local veterans’ groups held Fayette County’s first-ever 9/11 Tribute on Sept. 11 at the Brightmoor-Southern Ground Amphitheater. The solemn tribute under clear skies was attended
Pandemic brings changes to Fayette student holidays
In order to reinstate some instructional days that were lost when the start of the 2020-2021 school year was pushed back two weeks due to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, some
Fayette long-term care update: 1 new staff case, no new deaths
The Sept. 8 report by Ga. Department of Community Health (DCH) on cases of Covid-19 in Fayette County’s long-term care facilities showed one new case of staff testing positive, but
DPH: Covid-19 cases trending down, but Coweta, Henry remain hotspots
Sept. 9, 2020 — DPH provides update on Covid-19 trends in Georgia — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing the following information regarding the fight against Covid-19 in
Top Fayette official Rapson tests positive, works from home
Testing positive for Covid-19 does not mean work comes to a halt. That was the case with Fayette County Administrator Steve Rapson, who tested positive a few days ago and
Long-term care update Sept. 4: No new Fayette cases or deaths
The Sept. 4 report by Ga. Department of Community Health (DCH) on cases of Covid-19 in Fayette County long-term care facilities again showed no new cases of the virus in
New Tyrone Municipal Complex nearing completion
The new Tyrone Municipal Complex on Senoia Road is moving closer to completion. The move-in is expected in mid-October. “We’re thrilled on how it’s coming along, and the looks and
Trumptilla golf cart parade assembles before Saturday fireworks
Leading up to the Peachtree City fireworks display held Saturday, Sept. 5, there was a golf cart parade that developed by word of mouth. Those assembled in the group of
4 of 5 Fayette School Board members oppose bill capping yearly tax increases
The worry is that if voters approve homestead exemption bill in November, school funding will be hurt in the future — The Fayette County Board of Education on Aug. 24