Whitewater’s Keller notches top ACT score
John Keller, a rising senior at Whitewater High, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. About one-quarter of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top […]
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Dream Job: MHS alum Woolf leads Chiefs’ student media
It’s been a wonderful homecoming for McIntosh High journalism adviser Shanon Woolf. The MHS alum leads McIntosh’s two award-winning publications, the Legend yearbook and the Trail student news site, and
OPINION — Cobb controversy: No gender dysphoria book is appropriate for children under 9
The Cobb County brouhaha over elementary school availability of “My Shadow is Purple” by Scott Stuart — a book aimed at 4- to 8-year-olds — prompts me to say that
My least favorite things as a small business owner
This is our twentieth year in business! Owning my business, Country Fried Creative, has been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done, but it’s also been one of
Woman, 19, dies in 2nd kidnapping by same suspect
An alleged kidnapping in Fayetteville Sunday that led to a shootout in Clayton County has left a woman dead and a man in jail. It was the second time within
Councilman Holland: Zoning variance process violates Open Meetings law, should be changed
City attorney agrees variance committee meetings must follow law — Drawing angry rebukes from Peachtree City Councilmen Phil Prebor and Mike King, Councilman Clint Holland on July 13 accused the
OPINION: Is planning commissioner slinging mud on behalf of Mayor Learnard?
OPINION — Well, Mr. Kenneth Hamner, identifying as planning commissioner, decided to fulminate all over me in a letter to the editor last week (see: https://thecitizen.com/2023/07/11/planning-commissioner-rebuts-critical-letters-about-zoning-setback-variances/). Good for Hamner on
Peachtree City Council OKs subdivision of million-dollar big houses on quarter-acre lots
To the disapproval of several residents in the meeting, the Peachtree City Council on July 13 voted 3-to-2 to rezone nearly 39 acres off Redwine Road near Starr’s Mill school
Fayetteville Police investigating kidnapping that led to shooting death
Fayetteville Police detectives are investigating a reported Sunday night kidnapping at a Fayetteville restaurant that led to a shooting death in Clayton County. Around 11 p.m. Sunday night, police responded
Brooks man charged with stealing power tools from Home Depot
Someone who apparently was looking to cut costs on do-it-yourself or handyman work — and went to great lengths to accomplish it — saw his efforts thwarted by Peachtree City
Transparency about setback variances is exactly the point
It’s interesting that Kenneth Hamner, a member of the Peachtree City Planning Commission, and former candidate in the Special Election for City Council Post 3 in 2022, decided to refute
McIntosh celebrates 2023 Hall of Fame induction Sept. 8-9
The Chiefs are ready to honor another McIntosh High Sports/Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame class. The 2023 Hall of Fame class is Brad Hort (Class of 2013, cross country, track
Home invasion, burglary, and domestic violence cases investigated by Fayetteville police
Fayetteville police responded to a suspected home invasion July 9 between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. at a residence on Cobalt Drive. The report stated that an unknown black male
Planning Commissioner rebuts critical letters about zoning setback variances
Recently, declared City Council candidate Suzanne Brown and former mayor Steve Brown have made accusatory statements regarding Peachtree City’s use of Administrative Variances, which allow limited exceptions to certain zoning
The Matthew Effect and taking the road less traveled
When was the last time you went against the grain and did something or went somewhere because it was the less popular thing to do? In a world that often
OPINION: If city OKs half of all variance requests for setbacks in private, how can zoning ordinance survive?
OPINION — Peachtree City Council candidate Suzanne Brown (no relation) blew the lid off of one of the biggest land use schemes in Peachtree City’s history, noting the city government
Fayetteville man jailed for delaying father’s death report for 24 hours, blind mother hospitalized
A Fayetteville man faces an elder abuse charge after Fayette County Sheriff’s Office deputies found his elderly parents in seriously alarming conditions at their home. According to an FCSO spokesman,
Bergen sworn in as the statewide member of the Georgia Underground Facility Protection Act Advisory Committee
Matt Bergen, Environmental Management Project Manager, was sworn in by Governor Kemp as the statewide member of the Georgia Underground Facility Protection Act Advisory Committee. The ceremony took place June
Guthrie’s Opens Newest Restaurant in Peachtree City
Peachtree City chicken finger fans are celebrating because Guthrie’s newest Georgia restaurant, and the 11th one in the Peach State, is now open at 2021 Commerce Dr N. Located just off the
School system launching podcast
Meet the people who make Fayette County Public Schools great. “The Honor Role,” the first official podcast for the school system, will feature different employees as guests on each episode.
Peachtree City police activity: Cart path mischief with pellet gun, dining drama, red flag for racing
It has been an interesting week on Peachtree City’s golf cart paths. According to a police report, a suspicious call was received June 28 at about 5:20 a.m. in which
Shoplifters hit Peachtree City Walmart in volume — 4 arrested
Staff at one large local retailer have been on their toes during the recent holiday period, with numerous customers wanting to leave with items they did not pay for. According
40 years running the Peachtree Road Race and what it means to me
Depending on when you read this, there’s a good chance that I’m either preparing to run, currently running, or have just completed my 40th Peachtree Road Race (aka “The Peachtree”
Burglary suspect caught red-handed in Peachtree City; multiple felony charges in Fayetteville traffic stop
In Peachtree City, police officers were able to thwart a burglary in progress and apprehend the suspect. The call was received June 26 shortly after 10 p.m. in regard to
2 drunk suspects try escaping oyster bar bill in golf cart; police end that run
An “eat and run” incident followed by a drunken golf cart escape resulted in a trip to jail for two men, according to Peachtree City police. Reports indicated that an
100 units to form up Tuesday by 9 a.m. for Peachtree City’s 50th 4th of July parade
World War II veteran named grand marshal of July 4th parade The 50th iteration of the signature 4th of July parade steps off at 9 a.m. at the intersection of
Rep. Derrick Jackson sworn in for 2023-2024 legislative term
State Representative Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday, June 29, 2023, for the 2023-2024 legislative term. The swearing-in
Are we abandoning the rule of law?
By ED SHERWOOD The bedrock of our nation’s founding and preservation is the Constitution of the United States of America. The rule of law is its founding principle. Equal application
By 6-to-3 U.S. Supreme Court vote, affirmative action for college admission declared unconsitutional
A landmark decision by a 6-to-3 majority of the U.S. Supreme Court today overturned decades of race-based preferences for college admissions, especially at some of the nation’s highly competitive schools
The First Big Case
By MARIE BRODER District Attorney, Griffin Judicial Circuit Every trial lawyer can tell you about their first “big” case. Whether it is a criminal or civil case, it has the
Fayetteville pair charged with massive check fraud scheme
Two people are in jail for their alleged involvement in a massive check fraud scheme based in Fayette. Investigators with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant June
House Watch program by Peachtree City police pays off with arrest in unoccupied home
An incident in Peachtree City in the early morning hours of June 26 was resolved thanks to a special program the police department provides to all residents upon request. According
Council makes variances easy, threatening zoning protections
Last week, Suzanne Brown (no relation), who is running for a city council post at the end of this year in Peachtree City, gave me a call and asked me
STEAM Bus brings learning to festival
The Whitewater High STEAM Bus is always ready to hit the road to bring learning fun to the community. During the spring, the STEAM Bus joined in with the City