A large crowd turned out at Peachtree City’s Memorial Day ceremony Monday morning to honor citizens who have served in the military.

After spotting a burglar in his garage early Sunday evening, a Peachtree City man tackled the suspect as he tried to escape on foot moments before officers arrived on the scene in the Coventry subdivision, police said.

A developer wants to build a senior townhome development on a vacant site near the intersection of Petrol Point and Tivoli Gardens in the heart of Peachtree City.

Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission started on a path Jan. 10 designed to consider implementing a golf cart ordinance, the county seat’s first.

Members of the Fayette County High School Class of 2006 celebrate as they receive their diplomas Friday night.

The Peachtree City Council will again consider how to improve the intersection of Walt Banks Road and Peachtree Parkway at its regular meeting Thursday night.

Local seniors enrolled in the Medicare insurance program are invited to learn about a new plan that eliminates monthly premiums.

Students who failed the previous administration of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) will have an opportunity to retake the test this summer.

Staff Members Nominated for State Awards

Everyday Fayette’s school clinics help students and teachers perform at their personal best by protecting their health through prevention, maintenance and education.

The spring 2006 Georgia High School Graduation Test results show an increase in the percent of students scoring in the “pass plus” category for all subjects tested.

Fayette’s young scientists proved that they are among the best in the state after earning three top awards in the Elementary State Science Olympiad.

More than half of Fayette’s fifth graders have demonstrated that they can write clear, well-developed narratives that engage readers, according to reports from the Spring 2006 fifth grade writing assessment.

Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) Headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama has selected GA-20024 at Sandy Creek High to receive the 2005-2006 AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award. This award recognizes AFJROTC units that have performed above and beyond normal expectations and that have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their school and community while meeting the AFJROTC mission of producing better citizens for America.

Two of Fayette County’s top emergency officials have been awarded for their contributions to the field of emergency medical services.

Office Depot is opening its store in Peachtree City with a special donation to three area charities Thursday morning at 11:30.

Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court Sheila Studdard has been appointed to serve on a volunteer board by Ga. Gov. Sonny Perdue.

A Fairburn man died late Monday evening when his car ran off Sandy Creek Road, police said.

Terance A. Fancis, 20, was thrown from his 1994 Lexus GS 300 when it left the road and overturned around 11:25 p.m., according to Capt. Bryan Woodie of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department. A passenger in the vehicle, Omari Grey, 18, of Lawrenceville received minor injuries in the crash.

Tyrone’s proposed $5.3 million budget for next year has caused some serious pencil sharpening among the town’s staff.

Some 75 to 100 volunteers pitch in last Saturday to renovate Shamrock Park.

One of Tyrone’s most cherished events could soon come to an end, at least as a government-sponsored celebration.

During Wednesday night’s budget hearings, Tyrone Town Councilman Grace Caldwell advocated removing the $31,000 from next year’s budget for the festival known as Founder’s Day.

What began May 25 as a proposed site plan for a Millbrook office condo development took a step backward by meeting’s end. Tyrone Planning Commissioners voted to regard the proposal as a conceptual site plan after they expressed several concerns with the project.

Peachtree City Mayor Harold Logsdon is sending a letter to CSX Railroad opposing the company’s plans to build a parking area along the track just north of Home Depot and south of the Tyrone town limits.

A Fayette County man charged with killing a local businessman in July pled not guilty to the charges in court Thursday morning.

State Sen. Ronnie Chance of Tyrone has been appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue as his floor leader in the Senate.

This means Chance will carry Gov. Perdue’s legislation as it goes through the legislative process. Duties include monitoring bills as they progress and carrying them to passage by the entire General Assembly.

Special to The Citizen

A national club aimed at fostering friendships between special needs and regular education students is gaining popularity at Fayette’s high schools.

Palmetto police are searching for an armed robbery suspect who held up a motorist May 19 at the U.S. Highway 29 Chevron station.

Residents from around the Chattahoochee Hill Country area meet May 20 at Cochran Mill Park to pick up roadside trash along Cochran Mill Road and South Fulton Parkway.

Fairburn City Council May 22 voted to increase water rates in response to the 11 percent price hike announced by the city of Atlanta. Fairburn’s increase will only affect water usage in excess of 2,000 gallons.

Two annexation requests totaling 8.74 acres became Union City’s first stab at increasing its size by 7,000 acres prior to the Oct. 30 state-mandated deadline.

Everybody loves a parade. And barbecue. And pony rides.