Army Spec. Sean T. Ishihara has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.

Chris Hamilton of Peachtree City, Ga., a freshman majoring in political science at Georgia College & State University, and his teammate, Ryan Greene, of Rutledge, Ga., won second place in the fourth annual Case Study Competition for their presentation, “The Mauritanian Plan.” The Case Study Competition was part of the 10th Annual Georgia Collegiate Leadership Conference hosted by the University of Georgia in Athens on Feb. 11.

Sophomore Charles Johnson of Peachtree City was named to Valparaiso University's dean's list for the fall semester. Johnson is a music education major.

The following Fayetteville area students were recently named to the LaGrange College fall semester dean’s list: Daniel Paul Cairns, Brandy Nicole Gonzalez and Nicole R.

The Harbin Agency is pleased to announce that Michael B. Harbin became one of Georgia’s youngest licensed insurance agents when he passed the Property and Casualty Insurance licensing exam in July 2005 at the age of 18.

Susan B. Patton has joined the Bank of Georgia, Mortgage Division.

Air Force Cadet Benjamin J. Lorber has earned honors with placement on the dean's list at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., for demonstrating excellence in academic studies and maintaining a 3.0 or better grade point average for a semester.

It has been four years since The Citizen first did a story on McIntosh High School graduate and former Peachtree City resident David Torres. In March of 2002, Torres had just completed work as a computer animator on the film “Ice Age,” for Blue Sky Studios. This Friday, the sequel, “Ice Age: The Meltdown” hits screens across America and Torres, now a lead animator for the studio, is eager for people to see what he considers Blue Sky’s strongest film to date.

Improved parking and less traffic congestion are not the only goals that the Relay For Life officials have set for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life – Fayette County.  The officials and organizers have set a goal for the May 5th event of $490,000.

Our Lady of Mercy's mock trial team recently competed in the Georgia Mock Trial Competition sponsored by the State Bar of Georgia.

Army Reserve Pvt. Antwaun D. Fambro has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Air Force Cadet Andrew J. Gilzean has earned honors with placement on the Commandant's and dean's lists at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. The merit lists recognize cadets for achieving outstanding military performance and academic excellence by maintaining a 3.0 or better military performance grade and grade point average for a semester, respectively.

Matthew C. Picel of Peachtree City, Ga. was recently named to the dean’s list at Northern Michigan University for the

Air Force Cadet Tyler A. Schultz has earned honors with placement on the dean's list at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., for demonstrating excellence in academic studies and maintaining a 3.0 or better grade point average for a semester.

Army Pvt. Matthew W. Coffey has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Army Pfc. Timmy W. Davis has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky.

During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values.

Southside Theatre Guild is looking for musicians for their production of “The King and I.” The production needs musicians to play the piano, violin, viola, cello, bass and percussion. There will be 10 performances, Thursdays-Saturdays with one Sunday matinee.

Joshua Boartfield has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam J. Martin has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Air Force Cadet Tyler K. Olmstead has earned honors with placement on the Commandant's and dean's lists at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. The merit lists recognize cadets for achieving outstanding military performance and academic excellence by maintaining a 3.0 or better military performance grade and grade point average for a semester, respectively.

Paris Bennett came out strong tonight on the performance show of “American Idol.” The theme for tonight’s show was the 1950’s, and contestants were charged with performing songs from the decade of early rock and roll.

The Fayette County High School Class of 1991 will be holding their 15-year reunion this June. If you have not received i

Weighing only 3 lbs. 10 oz. at birth, no one knew if Anna would survive. She did, fighting every step of the way, and just celebrated her first birthday. Parents Lance and Amy know the important role that March of Dimes research and advocacy played in helping Anna get this far, so they are grateful for the chance to serve as the 2006 Fayette Ambassador Family. They recently shared their story to help the March of Dimes raise money to fight premature birth and its consequences at the 2006 Fayette Walk America Kickoff Luncheon at the Aberdeen Woods Conference Center.

National Library Week is April 2 through April 8. The Fayette County Public Library and the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library will host “Inside the Writers’ Studio” on Saturday, April 8 at 1 p.m. The event will feature a panel of authors and publishers from the local community and other parts of Georgia, and will take place in the Dorothea Redwine Meeting Room at the library on 1821 Heritage Park Way.

Hannah Dudley, Alec Hawthorne, Omoye Osehobo and Jenna Fair are the four eighth grade members of the Symphonic Band at Whitewater Middle School who earned a place in the All-State Band in Savannah.

Every month this year, the children of the Crabapple Lane After School Program have participated in selected community service projects.

The teachers and staff at Crabapple Lane Elementary recently hosted The Redbird Revue, a teacher talent show, to help raise money for Relay for Life.

The Southside Mothers of Multiples group recently made a $500 donation to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

The Fayette Art Center and Gallery, a non-profit facility at 125 Fisher Ave., recently hosted a reception for the first ever art exhibit by a local art group in Fayette County.

Luke Henry, a K5 student at Landmark Christian School, shares a favorite book with his grandmother, Brenda Andrews, at Landmark’s Grandparents Day celebration.