David (Doug) Burnside, 63, of Stockbridge, Ga.

The South Metro Rose Society, a local affiliate of the American Rose Society, will be holding its annual Community Rose Pruning Clinic on February 11th at 10:30 a.m. The rain date is February 12th at 1:00 p.m. This event will be held at the rose garden of Master Rosarian, Cindy Dale, at 306 Wintney Way, Peachtree City. All local rose growers are invited to attend at no charge. They will gain valuable hands-on experience in rose pruning as well as answers to any rose growing questions from society members. Participants are asked to bring sturdy garden gloves and pruners if possible. Please call 770-631-3885 for more information.

It’s Junior Art Show time again! Peachtree City Library is sending out a call to all Junior Artists ages 1-13 to participate in our 3rd Annual Junior Art Show. This year’s theme is “Be Kind.” The artwork can be a drawing, sketch, coloring, or painting. Participants must print out our template or pick up one at the Circulation Desk at the Peachtree City Library to be entered into the show. The artwork will be featured on the Storytime Window in the Children’s Department throughout March 2023. Every artist will receive a treat just for participating. We will accept paper submissions at the Circulation Desk or by email to Cherese Cadet at ccadet@peachtree-city.org through Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Peachtree City Library will welcome bestselling author John Cribb on Thursday, February 2, at 1 p.m., in the Floy Farr Room to discuss his latest work of historical fiction, The Rail Splitter. The event is free and open to the public. The Rail Splitter tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s...

Two alleged shoplifters at Fayette Pavilion were apprehended earlier this week with quite a haul and interest from other law enforcement agencies, according to police reports. An officer from the Fayetteville Police Department was dispatched Jan. 24 shortly after 2 p.m. in response to a reported shoplifting incident at Burlington Coat Factory. The suspects were reported by store personnel as two black females, one wearing blue jeans and the other wearing a black jacket.

Judges typically are not pleased when defendants don’t show up for court. Five people who were absent from Peachtree City Municipal Court last month on relatively light citations now are the subjects of bench warrants and will be arrested when found. All were scheduled to appear Dec. 14. Dream...