Coweta SAT scores in top 10 percent in the state
The Coweta County School System’s average score on the SAT was 1,496 in 2015, placing the system six points above the national average and 46 points above the state average […]
2015
Crowds flock to Newnan
The day was perfect and the crowds were enormous on Sept. 5 for Market Day in downtown Newnan. Photo/Ben Nelms.
New addition
Members of the Senoia Variety Club on hand for the Sept. 8 presentation of a commemorative apron presented to the Senoia Area Historical Society for its memorabilia collection. Photo/Submitted.
City’s attorney says no grounds for lawsuit
The attorney representing Peachtree City in a federal lawsuit recently filed by former police officer Shane Ficalore maintains that the city did not violate Ficalore’s rights and that any actions
City to study building broadband service
A Sept. 8 proposal to the Peachtree City Council that could bring city-owned broadband service to the city will be discussed at the Sept. 17 council meeting. If approved, the
Bomb threat results in brief evacuation
A Friday morning bomb threat at Madras Middle School in north Coweta County resulted in a brief evacuation of the school. Students and staff returned for classes before 8:30 a.m.
Fayette woman cuffed for prostitution
A Fayetteville woman involved in an Aug. 28 incident in north Fayette County where a woman solicited for prostitution assaulted a customer at his home and stole his vehicle has
Friday night’s HS football scores
East Coweta 42, Whitewater 0 Northgate 47, Woodland 0 Aquinas 31, Our Lady of Mercy 7 Ola 26, McIntosh 0 Sandy Creek 34, Newnan 0 Starr’s Mill 31, Dutchtown 29
Columnists, Opinion
World’s wealthiest man
I limped into my annual physical yesterday, and my answers to a few of the doctor’s questions left him shaking his head. Don’t worry; this story really isn’t about my
Columnists, Opinion
The changing face of marriage
This past weekend my wife and I celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary. We did so by visiting her parents who are nearing their 86th birthdays and who recently celebrated their
Fayetteville, Obituaries
James Hansell Curry, age 62, of Fayetteville
James Hansell Curry, known to his family and friends as Jamie Curry, age 62, of Fayetteville, Ga., died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015 after a battle with cancer. Jamie
PTC car theft and pursuit ends in Tyrone
A 17-year-old Riverdale man is in custody after being involved in a car chase with a stolen vehicle that began in Peachtree City and ended in Tyrone. Peachtree City Police
Remembering 9-11 at Old Hopeful Church
Dean Breest of Fayetteville photographed the historic Old Hopeful Church in north Fayette County Friday morning on the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 al Qaeda attacks on America. He
Info on brain health at Oct. 13 event
“Brain Health University” is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m. hosted by Fayette Senior Services at the Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. Meghan Lowry with Heritage
Community Yard Sale set for Oct. 17
Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department’s 15th annual Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Activities House, 980 Redwine
Extension meeting is Oct. 3
The Fayette County Extension welcomes the Mushroom Club of GA Saturday, Oct. 3, noon-1:30 p.m. in the public meeting room of the county administrative complex. There will be a free
Website tracks fall colors
“When will the leaves change?” is the question park rangers hear most often once cooler temperatures arrive. No one knows for sure, but peak color in Georgia is usually toward
UNG announces students on President’s lists
Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia, recognized more than 60 students for their academic performance during summer semester 2015 by naming them to the President’s
Freedom Fund Banquet Nov. 14
The Fayette County NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Banquet will be Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Wyndham Hotel in Peachtree City. Our keynote speaker will be Mr. Jason Carter, former gubernatorial
Farm Bureau annual meeting is Sept. 22
The Fayette County Farm Bureau has scheduled its annual meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Minters Farm, 283 Hills Bridge Road in Fayetteville. County officials announced that
Barbara Dooley to headline foundation event
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that Barbara Dooley will be the keynote speaker for its First Annual “The Power of the Purse” Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 22, at The Newnan
Alzheimer’s walk set for Oct. 3
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Walk to End Alzheimer’s of the Southern Crescent will take place Saturday, Oct. 3,
School system confirms minimal ‘black mold’ found at school
Fayette County School System Deputy Superintendent Sam Sweat on Sept. 10 provided additional information on the presence of Stachybotrys, also known as black mold, found at Huddleston Elementary School in
Civitan tennis winners announced
The Fayette County Civitan Club’s 14th annual “Serve For Civitan” Junior Tennis Tournament took place Sept. 5-6 at the Peachtree City Tennis Center for players 12-18 years of age. Here
Breakfast at 13 county schools
More than half of the county’s schools are participating in the Georgia School Breakfast Program, providing a convenient and nutritious way for students to get the nourishment they need for
Canning to speak Sept. 13
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society and Dunaway Gardens will host Dr. Charlotte Canning of the University of Texas at Austin as its guest speaker at a special event planned for Sunday,
New NCHS assistant on board
Harvee White, a first-semester graduate student in public history at the University of West Georgia, has said that she “couldn’t be happier to be the newest member of the Newnan-Coweta
Chili Challenge is Nov. 7
The 11th annual Civitan Great Chili Challenge is Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shakerag Knoll Park, 191 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. The event is designed to benefit
Christian City open house, car show Sept. 19
More than 75 classic cars will be showcased at an Open House & Classic Car Show Saturday, Sept. 19, noon-4pm, on the campus of Christian City in southwest Atlanta, near
Alzheimer series coming in Oct.
Fayette Senior Services is presenting “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease – for caregivers for those in Middle Stage Dementia” on three consecutive Wednesdays (Oct. 7, 14, & 21), 12:30-2:30 p.m. at
Fayetteville, Obituaries
Patricia Ann O’Neal, 84, of Fayetteville
Patricia Ann O’Neal, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on September 3, 2015. She loved the outdoors, was a Master Gardener, enjoyed listening to music and was an avid reader. Mrs.
‘No vacancies’ for Divas race
Saturday morning in Peachtree City promises to be covered with glitter and tiaras as 4,000 women with their entourages of family and friends converge on the city for the Divas
Big turnover at Fayette development authority
It was a year ago that Alan Durham joined the Fayette County Development Authority as CEO. Durham along with Business Retention and Expansion Manager Emily Poole are both leaving this
Mayors’ races could produce historic results
3 Fayette cities feature contested council races; African Americans running for mayor in F’ville, Tyrone Fayette County’s three largest cities will each see at least one contested race in the