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Fire on the Mountain! at Sprewell Bluff celebrates role of fire in nature

Participants of all ages are invited Saturday, March 13, to “Fire on the Mountain!” a celebration of an ongoing effort to conserve areas of rare montane longleaf pine habitat through the use of prescribed fire at Sprewell Bluff State Outdoor Recreation Area near Thomaston.

Watching safely from the banks of the Flint River, visitors can observe the fascinating practice of prescribed burning as professionals carefully set fire on Pine Mountain ridge. Read More»

Awnings add value, efficiency to your home

As our society becomes increasingly aware of environmentally friendly or, “green,” practices such as water conservation and recycling, industry leaders are recognizing that awnings help to reduce a homes overall energy consumption. More and more, studies performed by a range of organizations indicate that awnings will increase a home’s energy efficiency.

According to the Professional Awning Manufactures Association, awnings can reduce air conditioning costs by as much as 25 percent. Read More»

Fire ants beware of Turf Wizard

Jason Marett is the managing partner for Turf Wizard and has degrees in Chemistry & Biology. He has 15 years experience treating turf.

Fire ants in Georgia are an incredible nuisance for most of us. Those mounds of dirt fire ants call home can be found in most of our lawns, fields and pastures, but as home and farm owners, we don’t have to tolerate their vengeance to our families, pets and farm animals.

Through research and technology, there are many products available to rid them from your property, but these products can be toxic to hard to handle for the general public. Read More»

Community service motivates Jones Tree Service

I am Norman Jones, the creator and owner of Jones Tree Service. I am proud to have worked and served my community for the better part of the last 32 years.

By most definitions, this line of work would be considered one of America’s “dirty jobs.” Read More»

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Westmoreland says GOP ideas on healthcare ignored

U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland speaks at a town hall meeting in Newnan March 1. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The large meeting room at the Coweta County Justice Center was packed Monday night for a town hall meeting held by Congressman Lynn Westmoreland. The meeting centered largely on healthcare and national security. Read More»

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Ga. Sup’t. Kathy Cox weighs in against shortening school year

State School Superintendent Kathy Cox is worried about state budget cuts that would result in a shorter required school year.

A large portion of the state budget, more so than any other department, goes to education.

“It is unrealistic to think that you can truly retain 180 days of quality instruction for students if all 10 days of pre- and post-planning for teachers are cut,” Cox said. Read More»

GOP reps: Budget is time for tough choices, not political rhetoric

You don’t have to look far for information regarding our state’s budget crisis.

Over the past two years, the General Assembly has had to reduce our state’s budget by almost 25 percent to keep it in balance as revenues have plummeted.

Throughout that difficult process, there has often been a spirit of bipartisan cooperation and a recognition that we need to tighten our belts and make the tough choices that families and businesses all over this state are making during this difficult economic time. Read More»

Thanks from Fayette Counseling Center

Thank you for publishing the article, “A few donations needed to complete center” in your Feb. 23, 2010 edition of The Citizen. I would like to commend Square Foot Ministry for taking on this project of building a new facility for the Fayette County Counseling Center.

According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness each year, 1 in 4 individuals experiences a mental health disorder and one in 17 live with a mental disorder. In addition addictive disease affects 1 in 10 individuals and takes a toll on communities, families and our business community. Read More»

‘Our Lady of Guadalupe’ brings bilingual Mass to St. Mary’s

The family that brought in items later placed at the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the church sanctuary included, front, Monserrat Saray Gonzales, middle, Gabriel Saray Gonzalez. On the back row (L-R) are Felipe Saray Rosales, Felipe D. Jesus Saray Gonzalez, Sheccid Saray Gonzales, Francisca Saray Gonzalez. Photo/Special.

The first bilingual Mass, celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, was held at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in December. Father Fernando Molina-Restrepo, pastor of St. Theresa’s Church in Douglasville, was principle celebrant, assisted by St. Mary Magdalene pastor, Father Dan Fleming. The special Mass was attended by close to 200 worshipers. Read More»

Religion Briefs 03/03/10

Lee to speak at Lenten lunch tomorrow
Lenten lunches will continue at First United Methodist Church each Thursday throughout Lent (March 4, 11, 18 and 25) and will end with a lunch on April 1. All lunches will begin at 11:30 a.m. The March 4 lunch will be hosted by the Friendship circle. Dr. Dave Lee will be the speaker. FFUMC is at 175 E. Lanier Ave. (Ga. Highway 54) in downtown Fayetteville. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-4313.

Flat Creek kids to have special guest Read More»

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