Peachtree City

Soileaux-Gagliano

Leslee Ann Soileaux enaged to Samuel Major Gagliano

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Soileaux of Rayne, La., announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Leslee Ann, to Samuel Major Gagliano, son of Commander and Mrs. Paul Gagliano of Peachtree City. Read More»

Schroder-Turk Engagement

Kristen Michelle Schroder engaged to Ryan Christopher Turk

Mr. and Mrs.Ted P. Schroder Sr. of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Michelle Schroder, to Ryan Christopher Turk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Turk, also of Peachtree City.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Dorothy E. Kenney of St. Petersburg, Fla. and the late J.Paul Kenney, and Violet B. Schroder of Aiken, S.C. and the late Malcolm C. Schroder. She is a 2007 graduate of Starr’s Mill High School and currently is pursuing her degree in health and physical education at Kennesaw State University. Read More»

Holder-Cheek Engagement

Hannah Michelle Holder engaged to James Thomas Cheek

Tom and Michelle Holder of Peachtree City announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Hannah Michelle Holder, to James Thomas Cheek, son of James and Beth Cheek of Leesburg, Ga.

The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Starr’s Mill High School. She received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Valdosta State University and is currently employed at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. Read More»

Braelinn remodeling: Why no covered walk?

I am amazed and disgusted at the architects and planners involved in the updating and remodeling of the Braelinn Kroger shopping center.

Was there no one involved with a little common sense?

Considering the intense sunshine during our long summer months and heavy rains all year, wouldn’t a covered walkway connecting the shops be a reasonable idea?

During bad weather many people just won’t bother to shop. I’m sure many of the small businesses are already struggling after the construction mess and continuing slow economy.

I’m sure it will be attractive, but not all change is good. Read More»

Ethics a challenge for officials

“Politicians and their cohorts are dangerous because you never know what their real motivations are,” said current Fayette County Commissioner Jack Smith at a recent political forum. He’s running for re-election and is being challenged by Steve Brown, who is well known for his strong stand on ethics.

I found Smith’s statement interesting for a couple of reasons. First, Smith is on the board of a local bank which works primarily with developers who obviously are in favor of the West and East Fayetteville bypass projects. Read More»

Dufresne’s personal attack fails on issues

John Dufresne’s letter in the paper on June 2 was very distressing, not because of the unsubstantiated allegations, but because he would even write it and The Citizen publish it. Mr. Dufresne’s letter is a personal attack on someone he has personal dislike for and fails to address any of the serious issues facing the county at this time.

For those new to the city, let me give you a little history. In 2001, Steve Brown, after years as a “gadfly” addressing issues of importance in Peachtree City, was encouraged by people concerned about the developer-centric government to run for mayor. Read More»

The thing about Brown: He’s most often right

Who is Steve Brown, former Peachtree City mayor and current Post 4 candidate for county commissioner? Some people attempt to cast him as a villain, while others laud his stand on contentious issues, Let’s explore two of them.

If it’s easy to find stories about Steve Brown (which it is), it’s even easier to find newspaper articles by Steve. And while you may not agree with all his positions, even his greatest detractors would have to concede that he thoroughly researches his subjects, which is particularly refreshing in an era of politicians who don’t even read measures they vote for. Read More»

Direct PAC’s Dufresne recycles personal attacks

Around five weeks ago, in my first campaign letter to the editor, I wrote, “Remember, the incumbent’s supporters will throw out lots of personal attacks, but it will not matter. The facts are against them.” Well, that statement certainly rang true last week.

Letter writer John Dufresne let go with a torrent of accusations that made most people cringe. Read More»

Lambert: There’s another side to Bartley’s house accusations

I don’t intend to get into a name-calling contest with Bob Bartley, but I do think I am entitled to write this rebuttal in defense of my good name.

First of all, I am not the owner and never have been the owner of the home on Wexford Way. My wife’s mother continued to maintain the home, complete with all furnishings, as a secondary residence after she remarried. She planned to return to her home on Wexford Way if her elderly husband predeceased her. Read More»

Examining Tea Party’s basic platform raises even more questions

At the Constitutional Convention one of the Founding Fathers (I forget who) was quoted as saying: “It is easier to inflame than inform.” The more I see, and the more I read, and the more I understand, the Tea Party movement has dedicated itself to this easier route. In this, and undoubtedly helped by these wonderful times, the movement so far has been effective. Read More»

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