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Ways to celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend and next

Valentine’s Day is a week from tomorrow but some people will celebrate with their special someones this weekend. Whether you are interested in dinner, dancing or a show, there is something for you. Read More»

Religion Briefs 01/30/13

COS plans Service of Hope Feb. 4l
The public is invited to a Service of Hope at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. The featured speaker is Karl Dietmeyer, musician and conductor, Delta pilot, and love researcher. Dietmeyer has investigated ways to more effectively and creatively express love for several years. Music will be led by the Christ Our Shepherd Flute Choir. These bi-monthly services always include communion and prayers for healing.

Schepmanns to be honored at St. Paul Read More»

Ashleigh Webster Memorial

04/22/88 - 02/03/06

"And can it be that in a world so full and busy
The loss of one creature
Makes a void so wide and deep
That nothing but the width and depth
Of eternity can fill it!"
-Charles Dickens

We love you and we'll see you again.
Dad, Mom, Rox, Lex & Kris

Editorial cartoon for Jan. 30, 2013

Editorial cartoon by Chip Bok for The Citizen, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

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Editorial cartoon by Glenn McCoy — Jan. 30., 2013

Editorial cartoon for The Citizen by Glenn McCoy for Jan. 30, 2013.

New year, new lease on life

Fairburn resident discusses CTCA and healthy living

Roderick Echols of Fairburn was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in June of last year. When CTCA at Southeastern Regional Medical Center opened its doors in Newnan on August 15, 2012, he was one of the first patients at the facility. Things have gone well for Echols since he began his treatment and he has nothing but positive things to say about CTCA and the care he received there. Read More»

Religion Briefs 01/23/13

CBI sponsors dinner dance and more Jan. 26
Congregation B’nai Israel will sponsor an evening of dinner, dance, dance lessons and performances Saturday, Jan. 26, from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Newnan Community Theatre Company (#24 1st Avenue). The evening will feature the sounds of “Second Time Around.” The cost is $25 per person and includes live music and dinner. Dance lessons, performances, raffles and prizes will also be included in the evening’s events. For tickets contact Angie Ellis at 678-817-7162 or cbiadmin@bnai-israel.net. Read More»

Hugh Alvin Hancock, 72, of Jonesboro

Hugh Alvin Hancock, 72, of Jonesboro, passed away Jan. 10, 2013.

He was born in Meriweather County and worked with Blalock Oil.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hancock; sister Judy Tolley; brothers Jim Hancock, Tom Hancock and Warren Hancock, Jr. Read More»

Martha Fusilier Magruder, 77

Martha Fusilier Magruder, 77 of Mandeville, LA died on Jan. 10, 2013.

Mrs. Magruder was born on Jan. 25, 1935 in Ville Platte, La. She received a nursing degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1957. Read More»

Religion Briefs 01/16/13

COS invites middle schoolers to Blast Night
Middle schoolers are invited to “Blast Night” at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church on Jan. 19 from 6 p.m.-midnight at the church. To celebrate the new year and the holiday weekend the group will enjoy games, food, and even silliness.For more information or to sign up to attend, call the church office, 770-487-8717 and talk with Melissa Jacobson, director of middle school and family ministries. The church is in Peachtree City on the corner of Ga. Highway 54 and Peachtree Parkway.
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