Peachtree City

PTC's Dump Bag Project needs online votes

A local effort to provide special bags for wounded soldiers is in need of the public’s help. All it takes is few seconds online to support the Dump Bag Project, which is seeking a $5,000 grant Read More»

Rallies coming to Newnan and PTC, Apr. 15

Herman Cain.

This time last year a small handful of people in Coweta and Fayette counties decided to mirror similar efforts planned across America by protesting their dissatisfaction with the federal government at Tea Party rallies on Apr. 15. Hundreds attended the local rallies. Now with local mailing lists totaling a few thousand, the South Atlanta Tea Party Patriots, the Coweta Tea Party and the Fayette/Coweta 9.12 Patriots will be holding rallies again this year on Apr. 15 in Peachtree City and Newnan. Read More»

Eubanks chronicles 90 year old pro golf scandal: book signing at PTC Library

Steve Eubanks.

A famous golfer at the top of his game caught up in a tawdry scandal that rocks society. Sound familiar? Read More»

Army Pvt. Antonio C. Brown of Peachtree City graduates from basic training

Army Pvt. Antonio C. Brown has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Read More»

PTC to have presence at Dogwood Festival

The Peachtree City Tourism Association (PCTA) and the Peachtree City Development Authority (DAPC) are both dedicated to spreading awareness and encouraging conventions, groups, and leisure visitors alike to visit Peachtree City. This spring, the PCTA and the DAPC will work together to showcase Peachtree City during the 74th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival, beginning Apr. 16. The Dogwood Festival is a three-day event that April visitors to Atlanta have enjoyed for the past 74 years. Read More»

Winners at the Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt

Winners at the Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt

The annual PTC Optimist Easter Egg Hunt was held at Shakerag on April 3. There were 600 kids plus their parents and grandparents attending the event. Organizers stated that the egg hunt was a huge success. Winners are Anapaula Santa Maria - age 6 - who won the Large Raffle Bunny and Bailey and Brooke Laudicina - Age 7 - who won a prize bunny during the hunt. Photo/Special.

Cain to appear at second annual Tax Day Rally in PTC

Herman Cain.

Send a clear message to Washington D.C. on Apr. 15. Join the voices of South Atlanta Tea Party for it’s second annual Tax Day Rally at Drake Field (near the City Hall complex) in Peachtree City. The event starts at noon. Several guest speakers are scheduled including popular conservative talk show personality, Herman Cain.

In case of inclement weather, the event will move to Peachtree City Christian Church on Hwy. 74 and 500 Kedron Drive. Read More»

Rust College Choir, Holocaust remembrance set for this Sunday at Christ Our Shepherd

Two special services are scheduled on April 11 at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City.

The Rust College A’ Cappella Choir will lead worship at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Located in Holly Springs, Miss., Rust College is the oldest historically black college in the nation. This choir has won awards for its musicianship, toured Europe twice, sung at two World’s Fairs, and appeared on radio and television. They will sing traditional choral masterpieces as well as Spirituals. Read More»

Cornelius-Tracy

Lisa Marie Cornelius engaged to James Robert Tracy

Steven and Marie Cornelius of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Marie Cornelius, to James Robert Tracy, son of Dr. James M. and Susan Tracy of Papillion, Neb.

The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Starr’s Mill High School and a 2007 graduate of Lawence University in Appleton, Wis. She is a licensed stockbroker, employed as a product support specialist with TD Ameritrade, in Omaha, Neb. Read More»

Vote online to pay for more dump bags

I would like to take this opportunity to say how wonderful it was to read the story in last week’s Citizen about Mary Dewerff and her Dump Bag Project.

What a great idea! It’s always so refreshing to read positive stories about our local citizens making such a difference in the lives of others, especially our recuperating soldiers.

Thank you to all of the kind people involved in this project. I hope everyone will take a moment to vote for the Dump Bag Project at www.refresheverything.com, for their chance to receive funding for more dump bags. Read More»