The Starr’s Mill High Choral Department has been invited to perform at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

The Peachtree City Dog Park and Georgia Heartland Humane Society are inviting all animal lovers to join them for the 5th annual Doggie Dash Sept. 29 at Shakerag Park in Peachtree City. Doggie Dash is a 5k walk to benefit homeless and abused animals in our community. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:30 a.m.

Beginning in January 2008, the Clayton State University School of Business will be offering its new Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program in Peachtree City.

The Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) has announced that the Fayette County Public School System is one of the top 10 school systems in Georgia for participation in its talent searches.

Sandy Creek’s varsity softball team went 4-2 in the Brookwood tournament and won the Maroon Division.

The Lady Patriots defeated Parkview 1-0 with Candace Dunn driving in the run with a sacrifice bunt. Hannah Braswell and Kayla Folds split the pitching with Braswell getting six strikeouts in four innings and Folds earning four strikeouts.

9-25 daily citizen by Michael Boylan

The marching bands from the Fayette County high schools played at Sandy Creek on Saturday evening.

A roofer died after he fell at a worksite in Peachtree City Friday, officials said.

The roofer was not wearing a safety harness that might have prevented the accident, said city Building Official Tom Carty.

In separate case, PTC woman admits she was high during fatal crash in Fayetteville

A doctoral student at the University of Georgia pled guilty Monday to engaging in an explicit online conversation with an undercover Peachtree City police officer whom he thought was under 16.

An Elvis impersonator was one of the highlights during Saturday's car show in Senoia. The event drew hundreds to the city's historic Main Street.

It was a showstopper by any measure. The Tyrone Founder’s Day series of events held last week culminated Saturday with the annual parade in the afternoon followed by carnival rides and live music into the night. Photos/Ben Nelms.

The preferences of voters in unincorporated south Fulton were heard Sept. 18 as the call to form the city of South Fulton failed in a landslide vote with percentages that were virtually opposite those of Fulton County’s four other unincorporated areas that previously voted to become municipalities. Voters rejected the city of South Fulton measure 84.65 percent to 15.35 percent.

It may be a simple misunderstanding, but Fulton County Dept. of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has issued a letter to Union City-based Christian City, Inc. informing the organization that its non-compliance over a $1 million “forgivable loan” from federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2005 is subject to repayment. The loan, initiated by then-HCD Director Camilla Moore, is one of several being scrutinized by Fulton County and HUD.

The impressive community-sponsored library at Rico Cultural Center may get a facelift of gigantic proportions. Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library System Director John Szabo told Chattahoochee Hill Country residents Sept. 17 of tentative plans to construct a 25,000 square-foot library somewhere in the new city. The library is one of several being considered for south Fulton.

The Old Campbell County Historical Society has chosen on of its own to serve as this year’s grand marshall for the homecoming parade. On Oct. 6 at 10 a.m., Nell Eversole O’Shields will ride down the main street of her birth and upbringing in Fairburn.

A request for Sunday alcohol sales in Tyrone may just end up on the ballot sometime in the future.

The town council Sept. 20 considered a letter from a resident and from Sundried Tomato general manager Brad Hitt, both of whom requested that Sunday liquor sales considered. Hitt noted the struggle to compete with restaurants in neighboring cities and the need to maintain strict enforcement guidelines if approved.

The Citizen Newspapers and the Tyrone Business Association (TBA) have joined forces to jointly sponsor the “Tyrone Candidate’s Forum.” The forum is open to the public and is October 15 at the Legacy Theater in Tyrone from 7 to 9 PM.

9-24 daily citizen by Michael Boylan

The Landmark Lady War Eagles volleyball team continued their domination over Sandy Creek on Thursday night. Landmark won the final two games to take the overall win. Photo/Michael Boylan.

One or more individuals are being sought in connection with an early morning break-in at the Shell station on Senoia Road and Palmetto Tyrone Road Sept. 16. The burglary resulted in the theft of a lottery stand and an undisclosed number of tickets.

It is a pretty convoluted issue that may hard to prove, but there is little doubt that some of the old gravesites on the property at Trickum Creek Estates off Palmetto Road have been disturbed. Questions posed by the Tyrone Town Council Sept. 20 were aimed at finding a solution to the problem and rectifying the situation. To date, houses are complete or under construction on three of the five lots.

Our Lady of Mercy got three touchdowns from Christian Willis, one from Jarrell Bankhead and one from David Goemare on Friday to earn their first win of the 2007 season. The Bobcats allowed a lot of points to Towns County, which had only averaged six points a game in their previous three games, but the Mercy offense was too hard to stop.

The Fayette County Tigers are 4-0 and sit by themselves atop the Region Region 2-AAAA standings following their 21-7 win over Woodward Academy Friday night.

Mike and Kevin talk about Friday night's football games.

The Black Swarm defense had their moments tonight but there were few bright spots for the McIntosh Chiefs in their 20-0 loss to Banneker.

Fayette County - 21 Woodward Academy -7

Banneker - 20 McIntosh -0

Starr’s Mill - 16 Westlake -7

Whitewater - 10 Creekside 7

Peachtree City police have filed robbery and battery charges on a 14-year-old who is accused of assaulting two teens near the Glenloch Recreation Center Sept. 12.

9-21 daily citizen by Michael Boylan

Lighting The Way Home released 42 balloons with flyers attached from the Newnan Party City Sept.

City claims retail not allowed in general industrial zoning

A developer’s lawsuit against Peachtree City over the possible location of a Lowe’s Home Improvement store is inching its way toward a standoff in court.