The Citizen

12/22/2024

2nd Update: Yesterday (Sunday 12/22) afternoon, Mr. Al Novotnak may have been spotted in the Belk parking lot at the Pavilion in Fayetteville. He was reportedly asking for directions to Walmart. Were you shopping at the Pavilion on Sunday? Did you see him?

Update: Police believe Mr. Novotnak may have gotten a ride from someone out of the area early in the morning and are looking to find who may have given him a ride to see where he was taken. Contact police if you've seen him or may have picked him up.

Mr. Novotnak wandered from his neighborhood, Interlochen, in Peachtree City last night around 2 a.m. He is not wearing weather appropriate clothes and has dementia. Contact Peachtree City Police Department if you spot him.

12/21/2024

What restaurants are open for Holiday Dinners in Fayette and Coweta? You asked, we answered. Christmas Eve. Christmas Day. New Year's Eve. New Year's Day. Find out here.

Usually, Christmas dinner at my house is one of two or three meals each year that I cook and give my talented husband a break. But I recognize that not […]

12/19/2024

Congrats to Booth Middle 6th grade essayist Callie You for her win and honors at the state capitol!

Booth Middle School sixth-grade student Callie You was recognized today at the State Capitol as the Fayette County winner of the 24th Annual North Georgia Water Planning District Essay Contest. […]

12/16/2024

Did you follow the story of Jarod Neidlinger and the manhunt in Peachtree City earlier this year? Here his mom gives us his whole story. Thank you, Lori, for sharing with The Citizen.

For weeks I was riveted by the story of our community coming together to search for Jarod; and then devastated by the conclusion. Here we offer Jarod’s mom a chance …

12/12/2024

Oh my, a 37 is not a good restaurant health score. Who got it? See here the worst and the best in Fayetteville.

A local restaurant played a game of How Low Can You Go with their health department inspection score this week. Tim’s Country Kitchen at 175 Banks Station in Fayetteville scored …

12/12/2024

Our Get a Pet of the Week is Romalie, the awkward reindeer. Rudolph won't play with her, will you?

Meet Romalie Laine the awkward reindeer! Romalie Laine is Santa’s most awkward reindeer. Don’t let her initial awkwardness deter you. She really is an outgoing girl once you get to …

12/12/2024

Where to see the Christmas Lights in a verified list for Fayette and Coweta! Don't miss out on the beauty, and most of it is FREE.

I love to see Christmas lights. For years I’ve stopped at the Langley’s in Morallion Hills in Peachtree City, as my mom lives in that neighborhood. They are easy to …

12/11/2024

Oh Deer! What should be done about deer overpopulation. Is bow hunting the answer? What do you think?

When my brother Michael was a senior at McIntosh High School, he was always late. From my homeroom overlooking the student parking lot, I’d watch his white Mazda 323 hatchback …

12/07/2024

There's a Town Hall Meeting about new legislation and property taxes in Peachtree City on December 17.

Want to know what is happening with your property taxes according to recent legislature? Don’t say Peachtree City didn’t try to tell you about it. The City of Peachtree City …

12/06/2024

A Wicked superfan wrote a review for us comparing the stage show to the movie. What did you think?

As a Fayette County resident who appreciates the artistic contributions of Trillith Studios, I’m excited to share my thoughts on Wicked, one of my favorite shows. Having seen the musical live …

12/06/2024

Louis the Cat is our Get a Pet of the Week. Don't miss out on this sweetness at the Fayette County Animal Shelter. A great Christmas cat?

Louis is approximately 4 years old. He came to Fayette County Animal Shelter as a feral cat, but you’d never know it by his disposition. He is slightly shy at …

12/05/2024

There's a centenarian in our midst. Ms Evie turned 100! Wish her a happy birthday here!

Longtime Fayette County resident and New Hope Baptist Church’s oldest member, Evie Bowers, celebrates her 100th birthday on November 20th. Born Evie Ann Bowen, Evie was raised in Palmetto GA …

12/04/2024

Here's what our new Editor wants to do with The Citizen. There's still time for you to weigh in on what you want to see. We are adding features and columnists rapidly, even as we talk to local businesses about coming alongside us to reach our many readers.

I saw Wicked at the Fox in July 2023 with one of my best friends. It was a gift from my mom, my brother and his family for Christmas the …

12/01/2024

If you look at the peak of this house, you can see where the smoke came out. House fire in Fayetteville injured two people, cause still under investigation.

Fayetteville, GA – November 30, 2024 – City of Fayetteville Fire and Police personnel responded Friday morning to a fully-involved house fire on Gingerbread Place in the Gingercake Landing neighborhood. …

11/29/2024

Our newest regular feature, Get a Pet of the Week. Please meet Pandy, available for adoption through Royal Animal Refuge. Details at the link.

Pandy is a 2-year-old whirlwind of joy, overflowing with energy and zest for life! With a brain sharper than a tack and enough wiggles to keep you on your toes, …

11/28/2024

Are you putting your tree up this weekend after your turkey? Our own The Citizen Publisher Tricia Steams shares holiday thoughts and memories. Happy Thanksgiving!

Most of us have a variety of Holiday traditions, anything from continuing to serve the red Jell-O salad at Thanksgiving, maybe the annual photo shoot for the Christmas card, or …