Letters to the Editor

I have known Peyton Riley and his family for approximately 15 years and very confidently recommend him for Fayette County Commission Post Number 5. I know him very well and […]

In Sunday’s AJC Metro section, page B3, an article written by Tammy Joyner reported as follows: [Fayette County Republican Commissioner candidate Peyton Riley] “signed up with the Republican Party shortly

As the spouse of a veteran and the mother of an active military member, I was appalled at your headline on Aug. 19. The 84-year-old retired general deserved better than

Regarding the recent weekly articles in The Citizen about the “War“ episode: The battle between U.S. Army General William Livsey (Retired) and our very own Fayetteville Police Department (aka the

As a professional governmental accountant with more than 36 years of experience, I was greatly intrigued by all of the claims made by Chairman Paul Oddo in his letter to

On Sept. 15, 2015, the Fayette County Elections Board will hold district voting for the special election to fill the vacant District 5 Commissioner’s seat. By the district voting process

Let me give you some good news about our county: Fiscal Year 2014: Budget was balanced. No deficit spending. No tax increase. FY2015: Budget was balanced. No deficit spending. No

Recent events across the nation, in South Carolina and locally here in Georgia, have served to renew keen interest in the Confederate flag, specifically the Stars and Bars battle flag.

I am at a loss at how the Fayetteville Post Office can allow living, breathing creatures to be sent through the mail. I was at the post office yesterday and

My family has truly enjoyed our 32 years of living in what we believe is the best county in Georgia. I have had the pleasure of participating in our local

Responsible pet owners should take every precaution against the potential of heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and other health related concerns that summer brings into our lives. In addition to the hot

When I was in the fifth grade a special pocket knife caught my eye. It was under the glass counter in a little country store. It was gray with two

As a citizen and after sitting through BOC meetings and a Board of Elections meeting, I am most confused and am seeking answers that I think investigative reporters might also

We would like to thank the Fayette County Fire Department for their prompt professional response last week when our house was struck by lightning. They went above and beyond to

There has been a lot of talk and media coverage regarding the special election to replace Commissioner Pota Coston due to her untimely death. Much of the talk and coverage

What this county is becoming is not who we are. After listening to both sides and watching the nonsense go on, I am appalled and truly disappointed in my county

I am not very often moved to write a letter to this newspaper. Having been a resident of the county for the last 25 years I have had ample opportunity

A response to Mya and Max’s letter on the heritage of the Confederate Flag: What your mother and dad told you about the Confederate Flag is true. What they did

Every year countless dogs die after being locked in cars (on warm, not necessarily hot, days) while their owners work, visit, shop, or run errands. What’s so tragic is that