Truck flips out

Truck flips out
The driver of a cement truck sustained minor injuries Tuesday morning after his vehicle flipped onto its side while attempting to turn south onto Ga.

Joyride cause of lawn damage, cops say

An alleged drunken joyride through 10 yards in the Smokerise subdivision early Tuesday morning has netted some serious charges for a Fayetteville man, police said.

Council to meet about stormwater

Proposed utility would bill homeowners

Peachtree City’s new city council members will need to get up to speed on a variety of issues.

Just a drill

Just a drill
A member of the Community Emergency Response Team, decked out in green, checks out two “victims” at a recent drill.

PTC Library offers kids’ science program

Children in grades 1-5 will be introduced to basic science concepts in a new monthly program being offered by the Peachtree City Library.

FSS looking for volunteers

Are you looking for a New Year’s Resolution that can make a difference in your community? Become a volunteer at Fayette Senior Services.

SMHS concert next week

The Starr’s Mill High School Wing Ensemble, Starr’s Mill High School Chanticleer, and Booth Middle School Band will perform a joint concert on Thursday, Jan.

Thanks for your help

Thanks for your help
John Todd, left, camp commander, Sharpsburg Sharpshooters Sons of Confederate Veterans, gives a thank-you gift to the Rev.

Another Internet sex arrest

Man faces drug, computer porn charges

A 34-year-old Marietta man arrested Wednesday in a Peachtree City Internet Task Force operation was hit with a $110,000 bond at his first appearance hearing in Fayette County Magistrate Court Thursday.

I wonder if Mom is watching ...

Jared Stauffer
Jared Stauffer, 4, of Peachtree City, tried to decide if he wanted to climb on the fountain in front of City Hall Wednesday afternoon.

Teen armed robbery plot revealed

15-year-olds won’t be tried as adults, DA says

Four Peachtree City teens will remain in jail for the time being on charges they conspired to rob another kid at gunpoint on the cart path near Blue Smoke Park Thursday afternoon.

Kenyan to run race in Brooks

Sammy Nyamongo
The Father Time Invitational Road Race got a big-time commitment on Tuesday afternoon when Sammy Nyamongo, a native Kenyan and the assistant cross-country coach at Augusta State University, announced that he would be running in the inaugural New Year’s Eve 4K in Brooks.

Brown defends $1K contribution from developer

Logsdon got $2K from state senator

Given the results by which Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown was defeated at the polls, it should be no surprise that in the month leading up to the runoff election, challenger Harold Logsdon far outpaced him in the campaign finance department, too.

PTC working on pest plan for sports fields

Goal to use less chemicals by improving turfgrass

Peachtree City officials are developing a program to improve pest and weed management of sports fields to help reduce the amount of chemicals used for control measures.

Amphitheater 2006 series to be announced soon

Peachtree City's amphitheater, commonly referred to now as "The Fred," is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and officials are on the cusp of announcing the acts that will be in the annual summer concert series.

Police: 4 plot armed robbery on cart path

Four Peachtree City teens have been arrested for armed robbery after they executed a plan to rob another kid at gunpoint on the cart path near Blue Smoke Park Thursday afternoon.

State to do road work

PTC saves $576K, which must be spent on transportation

The Peachtree City Council has forged ahead with having the Georgia Department of Transportation realign Rockaway Road.

A plea for help

World Airways pilots
Almost 40 pilots from World Airways braved the cold rain last week, picketing on the golf cart path across from the company headquarters in Peachtree City.

Three indicted for computer porn

Three men were indicted last week in an ongoing undercover online sting operated by the Peachtree City Police Department.

PCTA promoting venues, cart paths

The executive director of the Peachtree City Tourism Association said the group is at the ready to help city recreation officials with tourism needs, particularly as it relates to youth sports tournaments.

Registration for New Year’s Eve race still open

If you still haven’t made your plans for New Year’s Eve, why not do something healthy, fun and very unique?

The Citizen is proud to present the first Father Time Invitational road race in Brooks, a four-kilometer race that allows runners to head into the new year at full speed. The Dec. 31 race will start around 11:45 p.m. and runners will participate on a lighted course.

Top senior

Top senior
Nancy Braender accepts the first annual Community Helping Hands Award as Senior of the Year at the Peachtree City Senior Adult Council Holiday Luncheon.

PTC receives award for financial reporting

Peachtree City’s Finance Department has been honored with a prestigious award for “excellence in financial reporting.”

Prosser resigns as Chiefs’s football coach

Butch Prosser, head coach of the McIntosh Chiefs varsity football team for the past six years, has stepped down from that position, though he will continue to serve as a teacher at the school through the remainder of the school year.

Blaze damages Sweetgum home

Blaze damages Sweetgum home Firefighters work on controlling the fire, which spread to two vehicles parked in the carport. Photo/Special.
A Peachtree City family lost all its belongings when its house caught fire late Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

Defense pleased with murder trial outcome

Eddie Robbins III
Suspect maintained innocence the entire time

DUI suspect backed into police cruiser — twice?

A Peachtree City man was arrested last week after he backed into a police cruiser twice when he was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.

One-year deadline proposed for PTC annexation tries

SF Bread coming to Hwy. 54 west

Developers who get approval from the Peachtree City Council to explore possible annexations with city staff may soon have a firm deadline to wrap up talks.

McIntosh students in honor bands across Ga.

Several band students at McIntosh High School have been successful in their auditions and participation in honor bands throughout the state.

Local avenues for helping others during the Christmas season

Here is how you can help others this holiday season:

• Embracing Military Families and the National Heritage Foundations are hoping to help families at Fort Benning who have one or more parents fighting overseas. Last year Peachtree City resident Cathy McMullen helped organize efforts that provided food, clothing and gifts for eight families in need. She was aided by donations from the Fayette County Republican Women as well as donations of money and toys from area residents. If you would like to help, phone Cathy McMullen at 770-487-0672.

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