Peachtree City

PTC developing farmers market rules

With two active farmers markets already thriving in Peachtree City, city officials have put together an ordinance to regulate them. Read More»

Naomi Jackson Daniel, 79, Peachtree City

Naomi Jackson Daniel

Naomi Jackson Daniel met her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2010 at her daughter’s home, completely surrounded with love from her God and her family. She was also in the presence of thirty-six collectable angels at her bedside from her family, friends, and caregivers to comfort her with the reminder of the Lord’s promise to give angels charge over his children and keep them in all their ways. Read More»

Arson, murder charges dismissed against PTC couple

Evidence from fire scene not provided to prosecutors

.Fayette County prosecutors have dropped all charges against Scott and Valerie Dahlman Read More»

Holly Grove celebrates 113 years

The Holly Grove Church family will celebrate its 113th Anniversary this year. The celebration will begin with a Fun Fest on Saturday, May 15. The day will consist of a yard sale and breakfast starting at 8 a.m., followed by games and activities for the children, fish fry, bake sale, and live entertainment.

The Historical Room will be open in the rear of the church. Read More»

Johnson-Dixon Wedding

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Dixon

Emily Beth Johnson and James Stephen Dixon were married at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church on April 10, 2010. The Rev. Chuck Hodges of Athens First United Methodist Church officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Robert and Jan Johnson of Peachtree City and the granddaughter of Bill and Loraine Baldwin of Brooks. A graduate of McIntosh High School and The University of West Georgia, she is employed by Resitech Industries in Norcross. Read More»

$100K savings for combining 'The Fred' with Tourism?

A deal to combine Peachtree City’s tourism and amphitheater operations under the same umbrella is projected to save approximately $100,000 a year, according to city projections. Read More»

Sherstad Birth Announcement

Brandon and Christina (Sewall) Sherstad of Fayetteville announce the birth of their daughter, Harmony Grace Sherstad, at 12:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2009, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Harmony weighed 6 lbs, 15 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Doug and Maryellen Austin of Griffin, Roger and Marina Sewall of Fleetville, Pa., and Larry and Barbara Sherstad of Jacksonville, Fla. Great-grandmother is Janet McKenzie of Peachtree City. Harmony was welcomed home by her sister, Autumn.

PTC planners unhappy with Walgreens exterior

By January, United Retail plans to be working on replacing the Ruby Tuesday restaurant at the intersection of Peachtree Parkway and Ga. Highway 54 with a Walgreens pharmacy. Read More»

Brown: Personal attacks meant to distract from facts

First, I send warm thoughts of thanks to all our mothers and grandmothers for Mother’s Day. I am involved in a lot of community activities, and have proudly served along side some of the wonderful moms in Fayette County. No one multi-tasks like a Fayette County mom.

In addition, congratulations to all of our new graduates. I am certain your families are bursting with pride over your achievement. Read More»

Young columnist to be commended

Congratulations to Michael Carroll, sixth-grader at J.C. Booth Middle School, for his outstanding essay (“Serving homeless people gives new perspective on our comforts,” published in the May 5 issue of The Citizen.) I’d give him an A-plus for content as well as quality of writing. Read More»