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Patriots go for state title number three today

Creek players get it started with on-field warmups as fans begin to file in to the Dome.

The Sandy Creek Patriots will play for the Class AAAA state championship in a little over 20 minutes. Be sure to check here after the game for stories and photos. For updates throughout the game, visit www.thecitizensports.com and look at our Twitter window or follow us on Twitter @citizensport.

Next stop — The Dome as Sandy Creek floods the ’Canes, eyes 3rd state title

Sandy Creek quarterback Cole Garvin takes to the air postgame as the Sandy Creek Patriots celebrate their pending trip to the Georgia Dome Saturday to play in the AAAA championship game. Photo/John Munford.

Sandy Creek’s state semifinal game against the Monroe Area Hurricanes last week lacked the drama of the match with Burke County the week before, but Patriots’ fans enjoyed the 35-0 romp nonetheless because it put their team back in the Georgia Dome.

Sandy Creek (14-0) will play for a state championship for the third time in four years at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday against the Ridgeland Panthers (13-1).

Only 13 schools in GHSA history have won three titles in four years and if the Patriots can pull it off the word on everyone’s lips will be “dynasty.” Read More»

Tyrone needs cart paths for growth

I recall listening to my dad tell me that changing and adapting with time will always keep me in the loop. After living most of my life in the city of Tyrone, I have observed the slow and steady changes that our small city has made. Today, our city is still underdeveloped.

Our bordering city, Peachtree City, has many shops and restaurants that people from Tyrone go to. Why?

Simply, because Tyrone does not have many shopping centers, popular clothing stores, or places to eat. Thus, Tyrone is in need of improving its city life. Read More»

Christmas show benefits Sandy Creek fine arts

Carla’s Dance Factory and Georgia Youth Ballet will again present their production of A Christmas Spectacular and The Nutcracker, Land of Sweets in collaboration with Sandy Creek High School’s Choral and Drama Departments. It is a show designed with the entire family in mind and truly has something for everyone. Read More»

Kids help light the Christmas tree in Tyrone

Kids help light the Christmas tree in Tyrone

Way of Life Real Kids sing “Jingle Bells” Saturday during the annual tree lighting ceremony to officially open the Christmas holiday season in Tyrone. Photo/Michael Boylan.

Tyrone woman, 82, tackles Currahee Mountain

Barbara Wolfe at Currahee Mountain in Toccoa. Photo/Special.

A long-time Tyrone resident recently completed one of the most challenging hikes offered in the state of Georgia: the famous “three miles up and three miles down” at Currahee Mountain in Toccoa.

Barbara Wolfe, 82, insists it wasn’t that big of an accomplishment, because she walks about two miles a day when she doesn’t have other yard work to do such as raking leaves and the like. Read More»

PTC program will help seniors with fall and fire prevention

The Peachtree City Fire Department and Fayette Senior Services are joining forces on a program to help local seniors all over the county, especially those who are shut-in, with fall and fire prevention assistance.

This week a team is attending an education course that will lead to the training of Meals On Wheels volunteers so they can identify potential hazards in the home that might cause one to fall, along with potential fire hazards as well. Read More»

Linda Honrath of Tyrone

Mrs. Linda Honrath (Coffee Lady) of Tyrone passed away Nov. 23, 2012.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert Honrath of Tyrone; daughters, Diana Honrath of Fayetteville and Dianeme Frye of Myron, Ga.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Minister Billy Rowe officiating.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 3 p.m. until service time at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.

'Winter Wonderettes' opens Friday at Legacy Theatre

'Winter Wonderettes' opens Friday at Legacy Theatre

When it comes to holiday shows at The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone, lightning can strike twice. The full-time, professional theater has consistently offered its patrons holiday–themed sequels to many of its most successful shows. “Plaid Tidings,” “A Tuna Christmas,” and “Sanders’ Family Christmas” were hilarious follow-ups to “Forever Plaid,” “Greater Tuna” and “Smoke on the Mountain,” respectively. Even last year’s smash hit, “The Andrews Sisters: A Christmas of Swing,” was a sequel (which will return to the Legacy next year with the Godwin sisters reprising their roles). Read More»

Army major address Tyrone at Veterans Day ceremony

Army major address Tyrone at Veterans Day ceremony

Former Tyrone resident and keynote speaker U.S. Army Maj. John Burrescia addressed nearly 100 area residents at the Tyrone Veterans Day event held Nov. 12 at Veterans Memorial Park. Photo/Ben Nelms.