Simply Southern Tourism Association, Inc. and Main Street Fayetteville are featuring one of the largest private collections of memorabilia from Gerber Baby Foods on display at the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum in Fayetteville, Ga. The display, which opened to the public on Feb. 1, will continue to be at the museum through March 31.

• Dorney earns bronze medal for essay

The Augustin Clayton Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in Jonesboro, Ga. presented Benjamin Dorney of Fayetteville with a Certificate of Participation and a bronze medal for the American History Essay contest at its annual awards tea on Jan. 12 at the National Archives, Southeast Region in Morrow, Ga. Pictured are (l-r): historian Ruth Smith, Dorney and regent Becky Rostron. The Augustin Clayton Chapter DAR has members from Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties. For membership, contact registrar Liz Grimes at 770-477-5761.

Label Vision Systems, Inc (LVS), of Peachtree City, Ga., won the annual Georgia European Union Summit (AGEUS) sponsored Georgia Featured Export Product Award for small and medium size companies. LVS won the Gold Award for 2007, the top award for the year. The award was presented to LVS by Heidi Green, Deputy Commissioner, Global Commerce Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

During the month of December, Carla’s Dance Factory (CDF) collected supplies at the studio for two of the students’ dad who are stationed in Iraq and Afganastan.

Two seniors from McIntosh High School were recently recognized by the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City. Selected as Technical Careers Students of the Month and presented plaques were Zach Bruhn, for December, and Chris Snyder, for January. Both were nominated by faculty members for their academic acomplishments.

Amanda Cone and Kellie Beal, Landmark Christian School seniors, have been nominated to compete in the National Honor Society scholarship sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Lodge for Scouts is community effort

If you find yourself traveling down Robinson Road in Peachtree City one day and see a large, wooden building set back in the forest, just know that it’s not Paul Bunyan’s cabin, but rather the new lodge for Boy Scout Troop 175.

Fayette library celebrates heritage

The Fayette County Public Library and Friends of Fayette County Public Library will host the 10th annual Blended Heritage Celebration at the Fayetteville library on Friday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. The event will feature a special, command performance by noted author and community benefactor Dr. Ferrol Sams.

Fayetteville resident Col. Ben Malcom has been awarded the Daughters of American Revolution Medal of Honor, the group’s highest award, by the Cherokee Chapter, National Society DAR.

Nancy Culbreath (l), Julia Betsill, and Charlotte Robinson (r) enjoy lunch with co-workers during Blake Orthodontics’ Valentine staff appreciation luncheon at Baci’s Italian restaurant on Monday, Feb. 11. Over a hundred dental staff personnel from the area attended and were treated to an Italian buffet. Dr. Robert Blake practices in Fayetteville and was the first orthodontic practice to locate in Fayette County nearly 30 years ago. Blake said this luncheon is a way of thanking the dental staff members who have taken such good care of his patients over the past year. Two $50 gift card door prizes were given out at the luncheon. Photo/Special.

The newly formed Coweta-Fayette Rotary Club awarded grant of $1,250 to the Fayette County Jail GED Ministry Program. This program gives inmates in Fayette County the opportunity to attain their GED certificate.

• Stephens graduates from basic military training

Air Force Airman Mathis E. Stephens has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Angela Stone of Fayetteville, Ga. and Mark Stephens of Senoia, Ga. Stephens is a 2006 graduate of Fayette County High School, Fayetteville.

Newnan’s Marc Stewart named recipient of 2008 R.G. Smith Award

The National Museum of Naval Aviation recently announced Marc Stewart as the recipient of the 2008 R.G. Smith Award for “excellence in naval aviation art.” The prestigious honor is awarded annually to a single artist. The museum’s foundation selects the recipient.

Seniors celebrating their February birthdays at the East Coweta Senior Center were (l-r) Merle Brannon, Joane Echols, Elizabeth Bedenbaugh and Virginia Channell. The first Wednesday of each month is a covered dish lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the East Coweta Senior Center on Howard Road in Senoia. Birthdays are celebrated at that luncheon. Other activities are available on other Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Photo/Special.

In April, Gordon College will host its first-ever Alumni Weekend for all graduates of the school from the 1930s to 2007.

Gail Sparrow, president of Honor Flight Fayette and a recently retired teacher, spoke to a group of her peers at a meeting of the Fayette County Retired Educators Association about her organization and the urgent need it is striving to fulfill.

Christian City president and CEO Robert Crutchfield announced recently the appointment of Terry Thompkins as executive vice president for senior operations at Christian City.

Christine Jordan, vice president of the board of directors for Promise Place, accepts a gift from Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department employee Joyce Williams in memory of Jane Miller. Department employees presented a donation to Promise Place in memory of longtime Peachtree City employee Miller who recently passed away.

The McIntosh Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) is funding two special scholarships through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF), the chapter announced recently. The field of study is not specified and each scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2000.

The Peachtree City Chapter of New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) named Dorte Diemer Rasmussen as their New Neighbor of the Month at its December meeting.

Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s time to sign up for the annual Spring Yard & Garden Show hosted by Peachtree City Parks & Recreation Department. This year’s event will take place April 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Shakerag Knoll on McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City.

The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed Gerry Haymans as a new member at a January tea. Becoming a member of the world's largest service organization, Haymans will now join with other women to support the goals of the National DAR Society: history preservation, education and patriotism. Pictured (l-r) are chaplain Alice Mallory, Gerry Haymans and regent Betty Harrah. Photo/Special.

Georgia Heartland Humane Society urges residents to spay and neuter pets

By Annette Janssen
Special to The Citizen

Frantic phone calls are not uncommon at the Georgia Heartland Humane Society (GHHS). This time the emergency was a litter of puppies running back and forth across a busy country road. President Barbara Grosse and volunteers Cindy Hoover, Christine Kilgore and Melissa Hudson mobilized rapidly.

Kyle Bond was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Bond, a native of Tyrone, is stationed at Camp Pendelton in California and is a two-tour veteran of the war in Iraq.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Marcus V. Brown has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard B. Wellborn has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Stella Cooper Mitchell to speak at the Fayette County Public Library

Local funny lady Stella Cooper Mitchell will take center stage at the Fayette County Public Library in Fayetteville on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. The author will read from her new comedic book, “The Original Big Hair Girls.”

The Twilight Theatre will kick off its 2008 season with a Broadway revue, “Broadway By Candlelight.” The show will feature love songs – some Broadway favorites as well as some lesser known and maybe unexpected love songs – done entirely by candlelight.

Christian City, a nonprofit, nondenominational organization serving less fortunate and neglected children as well as seniors, the elderly and the infirm, is calling on the community for financial donations, gift cards and pantry items. The following is a list of needs for the Home for Children/Children's Village: Cereal; batteries (AA, AAA, C, D); paper towels, plates and napkins; boxed drinks (100% juice); canned fruit; boxed dinners; peanut butter and jelly; toilet paper and facial tissue; laundry detergent – powdered or liquid; soaps (hand or bar); cleaning supplies; crackers, chips, snack cakes (individually wrapped); and gift cards to local stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, Kroger and Ingles.

On Feb. 14, the Southlanders Chorus will be providing sending out quartets to deliver singing valentines in Fayette, Clayton and Henry counties. The quartet’s presentation includes a medley of love songs in the babershop style, a small box of chocolates, a silk rose, a personalized card and a picture taken with the quartet.