The Citizen

1 week ago | thecitizen.com | Ben Nelms

Night Market, the beloved community gathering of artisan vendors, live music, and local flavors, is still set to take place this Friday, April 18, from 5 PM to 10 PM at Drake Field—despite the recent closure of the Pavilion due to structural concerns. The City of Peachtree City announced that the Drake Field Pavilion is closed effective immediately as a safety precaution, following the identification of potential structural issues. Engineers will be on-site early next week to assess the structure.

1 week ago | thecitizen.com | Rick Ryckeley

They say that nothing in this world is free, but I believe I have finally found something that is. Tucked away underneath the shading canopy of overhanging branches alongside a long stretch of country road, there is a special place where kids can go to just be kids. Tucked into the edge of a forest’s wood line, it’s an unassuming place, and all who visit hope to keep it that way. That’s why its exact location will not be disclosed in this column.

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.com | Ellie White-Stevens

By Donna HeinlenIt’s that time of year…Easter is when children’s thoughts turn to colored eggs and chocolate bunnies, and pet stores turn to selling cute bunnies to the parents of those children. Those of us in the animal rescue business’ think to ourselves, “Oh no!  It’s Easter again.”  In about two or three months, all those children will be over the novelty of having a bunny, and their moms will be tired of all the cleaning because rabbits are a LOT of work.

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.com | Rick Ryckeley |Neil Sullivan

Want to get the undivided attention of both the principal and assistant principal of an elementary school? I know just the way to do it. Before the school day starts, walk into their office and announce, “Just to give y’all a heads up. My next column for the newspaper is gonna be all about this school’s response to the tornado last week – from my point of view, of course.” I did this recently, and the assistant principal immediately stopped typing on her computer and gave me an inquisitive look.

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.com | Ellie White-Stevens

Peachtree City Fire and EMS responded to an active fire call on April 7th at approximately 2 p.m. to a home at 204 Riveria Court in Peachtree City. Firefighters worked swiftly, and the flames were eventually extinguished. The home suffered considerable damage, and a preliminary investigation by the fire marshal indicates the fire appears to have been caused by careless smoking near oxygen tubing. The homeowner sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment.