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William Richard Brooks, Sr., age 76 of Peachtree City

William Richard Brooks, Sr., age 76 of Peachtree City passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013.

Mr. Brooks was born on July 13, 1936 in Griffin, Ga. to the late Howard and Janie Brooks.

He was a State Champion at Griffin High School in the high hurdles and he was a graduate of the University of Wyoming, which he attended on a football scholarship.

William was a proud member of the Army National Guard for 29 years and a high school football official for 31 years. He was Athletic Director for the Parks and Recreation Department for Peachtree City, until his retirement in 2002. Read More»

Rita Sweeney Rezba of Peachtree City

Rita Sweeney Rezba passed away peacefully at her residence in Peachtree City, GA on March 26, 2013 at the age of 94.

Rita was born in Cazenovia, WI on November 27, 1918 as the youngest of 7 children. After graduating high school, she went to work in Madison, WI where she met her husband, John Rezba, who was a Chemical Engineering student. They married on November 28, 1942 during WWII while John served in the US Coast Guard. During his career with Kimberly Clark Corporation, they moved multiple times and eventually settled in Peachtree City following his retirement. Read More»

Thrift shop helps out Christian City

(L-R) The Clothes Less Traveled Board Members Bob Cover and Wendy Binfield, Christian City Director of Marketing and Development Heidi Becker, and Christian City President/CEO Bob Crutchfield.Photo/Special.

The Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop gave a generous gift of $35,000 to Christian City to help care for seniors without resources for daily living and the abandoned and abused children living in the cottages at The Children’s Village. The Clothes Less Traveled is a not-for-profit thrift store located in Peachtree City and is always in need of donations and volunteers. Founded in 1962, Christian City provides healthcare and residential services to active seniors and the elderly offering a full continuum of care. Read More»

Former Celtic Woman singer chooses Peachtree City for new voice academy

Celtic Woman singer Lisa Kelly leaves stage for life down south. Kelly is teaching voice in the Peachtree Crossing Shopping Center next door to Fresh Market in Peachtree City. Photo/Maggie Zerkus.

By SEAN DURITY
Special to The Citizen

In late February, Lisa Kelly, former soprano with Celtic Woman, began teaching her first classes at a new performing arts academy in Peachtree City.

The Lisa Kelly Voice Academy is located on Peachtree Parkway in the Peachtree Crossing Shopping Center next door to Fresh Market. Recently I spoke with her about her family’s move to Peachtree City and the opening of this new venture.
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Grateful for rescue by PTC Fire Dept.

Mayor, council and city manager of Peachtree City: We, the Swift family, really wish to take the time to express to you our heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the Peachtree City Fire Department (PCFD).

On the evening of March 13, 2013, Harvey Swift, 28 years old, found himself at home alone in Script Falls when he suffered severe super ventricular tachycardia, during which his heart rate exceeded 270 BPM.

As what he felt was a last resort, he called 911. Read More»

Valerie Townsend Beaty, 69, of Peachtree City

Valerie Townsend Beaty, 69, of Peachtree City, began her eternal life with her Heavenly Father on March 8, 2013.

She is survived by her loving family which includes her husband of 52 years, Bob; daughters Sherri (Gregg) Harris of Fayetteville; Martha Ann (Randy) Woodhead of Fayetteville; Paige Beaty of Peachtree City; son Matthew (Amy) Beaty of Yass, Australia; grandchildren, Josh, Mark and Rebecca Harris of Fayetteville; Caroline and Daniel Woodhead of Fayetteville; sisters Judi Townsend and Sherry (David) Tidwell of South Carolina. Read More»

Ed and Joan Jachino 50th wedding anniversary

Ed and Joan Jachino will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 30. They were married in Glen Ellyn, Illinois at Glen Ellyn Methodist Church in 1963.

In 1976, the Jachinos moved to Peachtree City with their three daughters. Still residing in Peachtree City, Ed is retired from the James River Corporation, and Joan is a retired Fayette County teacher. While enjoying retirement, both are active in the community. Read More»

Jan & Bill Hall 65th Wedding Anniversary

Jan and Bill Hall will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on April 3, 2013.

They met in high school in Rockford, Ill. and married in 1948 at age 19. (They don't last).

Bill was a salesman for Graphic Arts and they have lived in several states. They are now retired in Peachtree City. Jan is active in the community with the garden club and book club.

They have two children, Mike Hall (Kathy), Jill Hall and one grandchild, Matt Hall.

They will celebrate their anniversary horseback riding at Georgia State Park Brasstown Valley in Young Harris.

Two interim pastors welcomed at PTC First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City welcomes the Rev. Joan Gray and the Rev. Stephen Kolderup to the pulpit as interim pastors, replacing Dr. David Miller who is retiring following 33 years of ministry with the Presbyterian Church USA. Read More»

PTC man arrested after assault, threats

A 20-year-old Peachtree City man was arrested Monday afternoon after assaulting a woman inside his home and threatening to kill her, police said.

Because Albert Ensell Jr., 20, of 234 Twiggs Corner, was armed and reportedly agitated, the police department's Special Response Team was summoned, and a negotiator convinced Ensell to leave the residence where he was arrested peacefully, police said.

Ensell was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment, simple battery, making terroristic threats and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, police said. Read More»

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