Cross-centered mission

Cross-centered mission

He is a man on a mission, but the mission is not his own.

Rep. Westmoreland unamused by online satire; threatens legal action

An attorney for U.S. Congressman Lynn Westmoreland penned a letter threatening to “take any and all actions necessary on Congressman Westmoreland’s behalf to rectify the harm that The Citizen has caused” from the posting of an anonymous online blog that made satirical accusations about Westmoreland’s ethics.

PTC: All golf carts must have new yellow decal by Oct. 31

Peachtree City residents have until the end of the month to purchase their new golf cart decals before facing a possible citation from the police department, city officials said this week.

Cart-bike crash victim ‘critical’

A Peachtree City man remained in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after his bike collided with a golf cart on the city’s cart path system Friday, police said.

PTC pioneer Floy Farr eulogized as ‘servant’

Floy Farr

Walter Floy Farr, 94, died last Thursday just as he lived, very quietly and without fanfare.

Big bird to land near Falcon Field

Chick-fil-A plans to buy large vacant hangar for corporate fleet

Chick-fil-A’s burgeoning chicken empire in Peachtree City is about to take flight.

PTC to consider buffer plan for east side of Lake Peachtree

Peachtree City staff is proposing a slate of actions to handle lake buffer violations along the eastern side of Lake Peachtree.

County tabbed for $1.7 million in transit funds

So far, Fayette has declined money for capital improvements

Over the next five years, Fayette County could get $1.7 million in funding for capital improvements for transit needs.

Wieland ordered to comply

A U.S. District Court judge has ordered John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods to comply with an investigation into its recruitment and hiring policies and practices by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Devout Braves fan, 96, finally attends first game

Devout Braves fan, 96, finally attends first game

Louise Phillips of Fayetteville has been more than content to watch the Atlanta Braves, her favorite baseball team, in the comfort of her own home, on her own couch, in the air conditioning.

Orchestra to perform here

The Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra will open its 2006-2007 concert season with "Sacred Sounds in Sacred Places" on Sunday, October 15.

Red Ribbon campaign is Oct.19

On October 19, 2006 the Fayetteville Police Department will join forces with Fayette Middle School, Fayetteville Fire Department and the Fayette Meth Task Force to help in the National Red Ribbon Campaign.

State Recognizes 16 Fayette Schools for High Academic Performance

Over 50 percent of Fayette’s public schools have been recognized by the state for improving and promoting excellence in student academic achievement.

PTC man critical after bike-cart crash

A Peachtree City man was seriously injured early Friday afternoon when his bike collided with a golf cart on the city’s cart path system, police said.

SFCC files suit to block annexations

South Fulton Concerned Citizens, Inc. has been silent since the process by cities began in late spring to annex large portions unincorporated South Fulton County. Now with nearly 10,000 acres of land annexed by the various cities, the group promoting the formation next year of the new City of South Fulton ended its silence by filing suit against the cities, asking that the annexations be nullified.

Tyrone turns down Rolader development

Tyrone Planning Commission Sept. 28 voted to deny a request by Scarbrough & Rolader Development to rezone 45.6 acres along the west side Ga. Highway 74 on the town’s north side from AR (Agricultural Residential) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing). Representative Bob Rolader said the company wanted to relocate its headquarters to Tyrone. He proposed establishing a masonry facade office building near the highway with a small number of industrial buildings for electrical and plumbing businesses toward the rear portion of the property.

Lowell Chambers honored by French Legion of Honor

Lowell Chambers honored by French Legion of Honor

He is a war hero and a quite the gentleman. Modest in terms of his qualification to be regarded with the status of a hero, Palmetto resident Lowell D. Chambers was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal in a Sept. 21 ceremony at the French Consulate in Atlanta.

Fairburn city councilman Roy Farr dies

The City of Fairburn lost one of its most well known citizens Sept. 23 with the death of former city Councilman Roy Farr. He served on Fairburn City Council for 36 years, ending his tenure in 2005, and had retired from Green Oil Company.

Bradley arrested in shooting of Palmetto resident

Dionte Bradley got away with it, but only for a while. The 25 year-old Atlanta man wanted in connection with the Sept. 9 shooting of Palmetto resident Charles Shovell was arrested earlier this week on drug charges by DeKalb Police.

Antioch Methodist fundraiser Oct. 21

Antioch United Methodist Church will hold the Fall Festival Fundraiser on Oct. 21 from 9 AM until 2 PM. The event will feature a chili dog luncheon, fresh produce, bake sale and flea market.

Peachtree City Pioneer, Floy Farr, dies

Floy Farr

Fayette County native and Peachtree City pioneer Floy Farr died early Friday morning.

Congressman wants online comment about ‘code of conduct’ deleted

U.S. Congressman Lynn Westmoreland’s press secretary Thursday suggested legal action may be forthcoming against The Citizen over an online blog posted by an anonymous person on the newspaper’s Web site.

City getting ready for its close-up

It will be lights, camera and action at Monday nights’ Senoia City Council meeting when Riverwood Studious embarks on its journey to transform the city’s downtown area.

Hwy. 74 widening work may start Monday

Completion date slated for Oct. 2008

Work on the widening of Ga. Highway 74 in Peachtree City — from Ga. Highway 54 to south of Crosstown Drive — may begin as early as Monday according to state transportation officials.

‘Platinum’ education

‘Platinum’ education

Peachtree City Elementary School students and staff celebrated an honor from the state for improving test scores on the CRCT.

Pathway plans get first read Monday in Sharpsburg

East Coweta’s first mega-project will get its first read by the Sharpsburg Town Council Monday evening.

Pathway Communities’ Twelve Parks at Sharpsburg would be built along McIntosh Trail, Reese Road and Ga. Highway 54 and is one of the proposed developments in Coweta County that is sounding alarms across Line Creek in Fayette County.

What a show!

What a show!

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed last Saturday’s antiqu

Retail use withdrawn from south PTC annex bid

Group VI corporation has agreed to remove the retail component from its plan for the Starr’s Mill Professional Center as it seeks to have the 13-acre project annexed into Peachtree City’s south side.

PTC lauded for senior preparedness

Cart paths great for older residents

Peachtree CIty has been lauded by a new report as one of 10 communities in the United States that has a great idea for helping meet the needs of an aging population.

Blessing of Animals ceremony planned at Saint Mary Magdalene

The annual "Blessing of Animals" will be observed at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct. 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.