Fayetteville

Perry Springman and Keith Johnson to appear at COS this weekend

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City welcomes two guest worship leaders May 4-5. On Saturday at 7 p.m. Perry Springman will be the guest musician. Springman is lead vocalist and songwriter for Perry and The Poor Boys, a band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Formerly a youth minister, Springman now devotes his time to his music and to World Vision. He will be en route to a Worship Vision ministry in the Dominican Republic. He has inspired concert audiences to sponsor 9,000 children for World Vision. He may be found on YouTube and Facebook. Read More»

Holy Spirit ministry coming to FFC

The Holy Spirit Encounter ministry is coming May 3-5 to Fayette Family Church at 1729 Ga. Hwy. 54 W. in Fayetteville. Those attending will hear and experience biblical teachings, worship, testimonies, and more with focus on the Holy Spirit. There is no cost; however, registration is requested for the encounter ministry. Everyone in the community is invited to the “Consuming Fire” service Saturday at 7:30 p.m. For registration and agenda visit fayettefamilychurch.org.

Heritage Baptist to host family conference

Heritage Baptist Church in Fayetteville will host its Family Conference Sunday May 5 at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. and at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Gordon Taylor, coordinator of foreign missions for the Association of Reformed Baptist Churches of America (ARBCA). Heritage Baptist is at 150 Lester Rd., Fayetteville.

Editor’s note: Thanks for caring

After the front-page publication of the widow’s letter last week in The Citizen and online in TheCitizen.com, many individuals, families, churches and organizations contacted us to offer help — anonymously in many cases — to the widowed mother. We responded that we did not know who she was and had no way to contact her — except through the paper and online. The letter nearby is her response — this time in an unsigned letter with U.S.postage attached. We thank all of you who called, wrote, emailed and came by with offers of help. — Cal Beverly, editor and publisher.

Dear widow: Fayette Senior Services is ready to assist

Dear Unsigned Widow, we read your recent letter published in The Citizen and felt compelled to respond to you.

The frustrations that come with aging sometimes can be many. Although we know there is no substitute for the care of family members, we at Fayette Senior Services may be able to help ease some of the issues you face.

Our mission here at FSS is to help older adults such as you and your sister preserve your independence, improve your quality of life, and connect with your community. Read More»

Who will abide by any new gun laws?

The discussion of the issue of gun control. One side yells, “Protect the Second Amendment and we need to enforce the laws we already have on the books!” The other side screams, “Maximum 10-round magazines or possibly seven rounds, universal background checks and removal of all the hideous assault rifles from the shelves!”

The tirade on gun control goes on and on. Maybe by stepping back and analyzing the situation, we may find an answer or partial answer to the problem. Read More»

Support Fayette’s Biggest Food Drive

The Fayette County commissioners are spearheading a food drive on Sept. 14 called Fayette’s Biggest Food Drive. They have asked me to lead this project as the project manager. Our goal is to unite an entire county and fill a 53-foot trailer full of food.

This will be unprecedented act in our county and any surrounding county. We are not doing it for fame but to help the least among us — the hurting, the poor, the low income families and children, and our vulnerable seniors. Read More»

Cornelia Campbell Pruett Reeves, age 80

Cornelia Campbell Pruett Reeves

Cornelia Campbell Pruett Reeves, passed away Sunday evening April 28, 2013 at her home. Born June 17, 1932 in rural Lamar County, TX, Cornelia Campbell was called “Coolie” by her family and friends all her life. Mrs. Reeves was an energetic woman who jumped whole heartedly into anything she undertook. She was a successful gardener, canning her tomatoes and beans each summer. Coolie and her long time gentleman friend, Tom Williams, danced well together. Read More»

William Kelley, 73, of Fayetteville

William “Harold” Kelley, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. He was a licensed plumber for over 40 years and retired after owning and operating Harold’s Plumbing in Fayetteville. Read More»

Woman attacked, robbed at Fayette Pavilion

Robbery suspect, wearing a baseball cap with red to orange trimming, is at lower right, walking away from security camera. Photo/Fayetteville Police Department.

Fayetteville Police are looking for a suspect who attacked a Fayetteville woman Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Kohl’s department store located at the Fayette Pavilion.

The April 27 incident occurred at approximately 10:07 a.m. as the customer exited her vehicle and walked towards the door, said Det. Mike Whitlow.
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