Newton Citizen

Progressive music festival celebrates eighth year at Olde Town Pavilion

May 17, 2013

The Lemon Bee Festival is rapidly becoming a signature springtime event in Olde Town Conyers.

RONDA RICH: No happy ending for Peggy Sue's story

When Peggy Sue went away, just fell off the face of the earth with no warning or even a holler, we all wondered where she had gone.

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Sweetly gentle 'Patron Saint of Lost Dogs' perfect for pet lovers

The package was wrapped so nicely.. The paper was festive, the colors zesty with frou-frou ribbon and a shiny bow on top.

Local photography club invites new members

Members of the Conyers-based Sharp Shooters photography club contributed these photographs to the Citizen images page.

RONDA RICH: Mama knew the importance of education

Mama was stubborn. "Set in her ways," is what country folks call it and boy, was she.

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Stephen King's son serves up dangerously innocent horror story in "NOS4A2"

The Christmas tree is long gone.

Insectival for those who love, or loathe, insects

Tiffani Alexander has a collection of 20 different insects and a separate collection specifically of 15 beetles.

RONDA RICH: No need for foul language

Recently, I was in a bookstore with a friend.

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Take a peek behind the palace walls in 'Serving Victoria'

Happily ever after.. That's how things go at the end of a fairy tale. The handsome prince weds the beautiful princess, dragons are slain, wicked witches become dust, peasants rejoice, and they all live ... well, you know what comes next.

New Depot Players presents Pulitzer prize-winning 'Driving Miss Daisy'

Just talking about her latest undertaking, "Driving Miss Daisy," causes director Cathe Hall-Payne to choke up.

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: 'Where Did Our Love Go' examines relationships in black culture

The song always pops up when you least expect it.

Miss Daisy box

What: "Driving Miss Daisy". When: April 25-27 and May 2-4 at 8 p.m.; and April 28 and May 5 at 3 p.m.. Where: Center Street Arts, 910 Center St. in Olde Town Conyers.

Country singer Chris Massey makes a stop in Conyers before nine-city tour in June

When singer/songwriter Chris Massey takes the stage Friday, May 3 at the Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town Conyers, he'll do so with considerable momentum.

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: 'My Parent Has Cancer' a volume of support for teens, young adults

'My Parent Has Cancer' a volume of support for teens, young adults. Truthfully, the bad news came as no surprise.

RONDA RICH: A dear friend is at peace, but I'm not

It seems too many loved ones recently have said good-bye to this vale of grief and sorrow and said hello to sweet eternity. Heaven is blessed, but I am distressed.

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