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Wounded heroes program to provide Newnan home to veteran

A national organization supporting wounded veterans has a mortgage-free home in Newnan that will soon go to the recipient of the Homes 4 Wounded Heroes program.

The Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF) was founded in 2007 to support wounded combat veterans during their transition back to civilian life. One of the programs, Homes 4 Wounded Heroes, pairs wounded vets with a mortgage-free home. Read More»

Man sought for making inappropriate comments to child

Peachtree City police have released a sketch of a person they would like to speak with who allegedly made inappropriate comments to a child last week. Police are looking for a white male in his 40s who was last seen carrying a clipboard and wearing a black sweater with a bird symbol on the upper left breast area. Anyone who recognizes the man in the sketch is asked to call 911 or the city’s crime and narcotics information hotline at 770-487-6010.

Peachtree City police have released a sketch of a person they would like to speak with who allegedly made inappropriate comments to a child last week.

The “person of interest” was seen between the 900 and 1000 buildings at The Retreat at Kedron Village Apartments on Hyacinth Lane on Friday, Feb. 15 between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m., police said.

Police are looking for a white male in his 40s who was believed to be doing some sort of work in the area. The man was last seen carrying a clipboard and wearing a black sweater with a bird symbol on the upper left breast area. Read More»

Rep. Ramsey backs better tax breaks for creating new jobs

To help spur economic growth statewide and in Fayette County, Rep. Matt Ramsey has introduced a bill to increase tax credits for new job creation while also reducing the minimum threshold to help benefit more businesses.

House Bill 186 would increase the credit from $750 to $2,000 for each new job created, add a $250 bonus credit for an existing company that is expanding and lower the job creation threshold from 25 jobs to 10 jobs for counties such as Fayette. Read More»

Armed standoff in PTC ends peacefully in arrest

A Peachtree City man surrendered at a home on Grenoble Road Monday afternoon after refusing to respond to officers attempting to serve a warrant for aggravated assault.

No shots were fired and nobody was hurt.

Lance Rashad Brooks is accused of pulling a gun on a acquaintance during an altercation on Feb. 16 after she confronted him about taking her medication. Read More»

Record breaker! Gabby Seiler sets new mark at McIntosh

Record breaker! Gabby Seiler sets new mark at McIntosh

Seen here during a recent game, Gabby Seiler has become McIntosh High School’s new leading scorer — male or female — after eclipsing former Chiefs standout Jeff Sheppard’s previous scoring record of 1,919 points. Seiler surpassed the mark Feb. 13 against Mundy’s Mill in the regional playoffs. For more on Seiler and more sports news, see Sports, Page B8 in the print edition and go to www.thecitizensports.com.

Local faith groups challenged to aid in emergencies

Fayette County Fire Chief Tom Bartlett (L) points toward a table-top mock-up of a disaster area during the Fayette County Faith-based Disaster Network conference held Feb. 16 at Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church. Ga. Emergency Management Agency Director Charley English was the keynote speaker. More than 100 area residents from 18 churches attended. Photo/Ben Nelms.

When there’s a disaster, be ready to step up and help, the head of Georgia’s Emergency Management Agency challenged representatives of 18 local churches last week.

The reality that churches play a vital role in disaster response was reiterated by Ga. Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security Director Charley English. Read More»

Fayette County law enforcement arrest reports — Feb. 5–11

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the period indicated. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Rather than the age of those arrested, only the year of birth will be indicated below due to law enforcement procedural changes.

Tuesday, Feb. 5 - Monday, Feb. 11

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Lilla G. Fuller, born in 1926, of Flint Acres Circle, Jonesboro, for wanted person.

Dehzhon J. Hall, born in 1991, of Autumn Green Drive, Fairburn, for probation/parole violation. Read More»

Senoia featured in state travel guide

Senoia featured in state travel guide

The Southern Ground Social Club in Senoia was the setting for the unveiling Feb. 11 of the 2013 edition of the Georgia Travel Guide. Presented as a pair this year, one cover features the hit television series “The Walking Dead” being filmed in and around the city while the other features country music artist Zac Brown. Showing off the new travel guide is, from left, Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce board member Dean Jackson, Senoia City Councilman Maurice Grover, Ga. Dept. Read More»

Peachtree City celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting

Florence Hurst (with Oscar the Dachshund) and her grandchildren, Katy, Haley, and Carl Hynson; Council Member Kim Learnard; Council Member Vanessa Fleisch; Ed Jackson; Mayor Don Haddix (tree on far right). Photo/City of Peachtree City.

15-foot Shumard oak donated by local resident Ed Jackson

Peachtree City celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, Feb. 15, with a mayoral proclamation and tree planting in the median of Riley Parkway at Wisdom Road.

The site was chosen because a large, solitary oak tree had to be removed from the site in January after arborists confirmed its death, according to Betsy Tyler, city clerk and public information officer.
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Tyrone middle school student robbed by older kids

A Tyrone middle school student reported that five older students robbed him Feb. 11 as he was walking home from school. Local law enforcement is treating the incident as an armed robbery.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Josh Shelton said the middle school student after the incident told his mother he had been walking home from the school complex on Jenkins Road when five white males believe d to be high school students came out of a wooded area, approached him from behind then pushed him to the ground. Read More»