March events announced
Here are the events planned for March at the Senoia Library. “Spring Greetings”: Thursday, March 3, 4:30 p.m. (ages 15+) Who doesn’t love receiving a beautiful greeting card for the […]
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Home from 5-month deployment
Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Tanner Rector of Newnan kisses his wife, Rachel, following the return of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) to Pearl Harbor after completing
NCHS hosts annual volunteer meeting
The Newnan-Coweta Humane Society will host its annual volunteer meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Asa Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue in Newnan. Current volunteers are
Coweta Pets of the Week
Fritz is a sweet, easy-going pointer mix who loves being with people but has been at the shelter since October. ID # A031457. Kennel # B-8. This pet is eligible
Coweta science fair hands out awards to 19 students
Nineteen students from across the Coweta County School System took home first place awards at the annual district-wide Science and Engineering Fair held Jan. 29 at the Centre for Performing
Senoia sets focus on utilities in new year
As the new year begins Senoia is setting its sights on infrastructure issues. During Monday night’s City Council meeting, the city passed the first reading of an ordinance that would
County voices no objections to Senoia annexation
A Jan. 21 request to annex 38 acres on Stallings Road into Senoia met with no objections from the Coweta County Commission. The annexation request by Donald Neill would have
Coweta opens new voting location
Advance voting begins February 8 and in an effort to make the voting experience as easy as possible, Coweta County is opening a second advance voting site at 65 Literary
Blood drive Feb. 11
The Fifth Annual Dr. Gerald Troutman Big Give, an American Red Cross blood drive, will be hosted by the Coweta Community Foundation Thursday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the
CCF doles out grants
The Coweta Community Foundation held its first Grants Reception Jan. 22 at The Newnan Centre and distributed $26,500 in grants to local nonprofits as well as three Coweta County schools.
Council sets sewer meeting
The mayor and city council in Senoia will gather for a special called meeting to discuss future sewer plans for the city. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11,
Hip replacement restores active lifestyle
Kathy Olmsted of Newnan suffered years of debilitating pain and limited mobility, such as difficulty climbing stairs from her deteriorating hip joint. After great consideration, she decided it was time
Obituaries, Senoia
Charles W. Taylor of Senoia
Charles W. Taylor of Senoia passed away on January 30, 2016, surrounded by his family after losing the battle of Lewy Body Dementia for seven years. He was born
Health fair, blood drive March 20
The Peachtree City SDA Church, 4957 Hwy 34 E in Sharpsburg, will once again host its annual Community Outreach Health Fair & Blood Drive Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m. –
Coweta Pets of the Week
Marshall and Dax are kittens and brothers only four months apart, almost twins. One has a Mohawk so you’ll always be able to tell them apart. They are domestic short
Coweta kindergarten registration starts Feb. 1
It’s that time of the year for children who will be attending Kindergarten next year. Coweta County parents with children ready for Kindergarten can begin registration on Feb. 1. Applications
New advance voting site
Advance voting begins Feb. 8 and Coweta County officials are adding an advance voting site to make it more convenient for voters. The county’s second advance voting site will be
Concert tickets on sale Jan. 29
Ticket sales open Jan. 29 for the Friends of Wadsworth concert, the signature annual event of Newnan Cultural Arts Commission. The evening of song and chamber music at Wadsworth Auditorium
Pace announces candidacy for Westmoreland’s seat
Peachtree City businessman Jim Pace announced Jan. 27 that he will be in the running for the 3rd Congressional District seat to replace outgoing Rep. Lynn Westmoreland. A conservative Republican
Backyard Assn. meets Feb. 9
“Heirloom Plants for Garden Fragrance” is the theme for the next meeting of the Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (MGEVs) Backyard Association. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9,
Applications sought for 2016-17 class
Strong leadership is an essential ingredient in the continuing development of a community. Leadership Coweta, a program sponsored by the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, provides existing and emerging leaders with unique opportunities
Chamber meeting Feb. 4
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber will hold its 68th Annual Chamber Meeting Thursday, Feb. 4, 2015, 6-8 p.m. at The Newnan Centre. “Simply The Best” is the theme for this year’s Dinner
Newnan, Obituaries
James Michael Moody, age 64, of Newnan
James Michael “Mike” Moody, age 64, of Newnan, Ga., born July 15, 1951, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was a gentle
Copeland wins geography bee
East Coweta Middle School eighth-grader Ethan Copeland defeated more than 740 fellow students to become the school’s entrant in the National Geography Bee. He will now take a geography exam
ECMS honors essay winners
East Coweta Middle School recognized its winners in the VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. The topic was “What Freedom Means To Me.” From left are Kimberly Tysor, Social Studies Department
Writers Conference March 5
Dr. Tim Riordan – senior pastor or Son Rise Baptist Church, author of several books and founder of Green Tree Publishing Co. – has announced that he and noted Christian
Unbeaten soccer season
The SSA 00Boys Elite team won their Georgia Soccer division with an 11-0-1 record. The players live in Fayette, Coweta, Clayton and Meriwether counties, and are one of the Southern
Burns Weekend coming up
Robert Burns, the Bard of Ayshire – Newnan’s “sister city” – will commemorate his birthday this week, and the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society, the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission, and the Order
Coweta Pets of the Week
Homer is a handsome retriever-pointer mix who loves people, is quiet and patient but happy to get out and exercise. A great companion pet. ID # A031830. Kennel # A-2.
Active shooter training in Newnan
The Newnan Centre, in conjunction with the Newnan Coweta Safety Council and the Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a free active shooter seminar Tuesday, Feb. 9, 8:30-11 a.m.
Boy Scout devotes his passion to Line Creek Nature Area
Sharpsburg Eagle Scout Sean McCarthy from Boy Scout Troop 2193 has completed his latest project at the Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City and is on the way to
History in Newnan
The Phillips Legion Winter Muster was held Jan. 17 at Brown’s Mill Battlefield in Coweta County. The battlefield area is used several times each year for muster events and as
Road bid OK’d
A Jan. 21 vote by the Coweta County Commission approved a bid to realign Howard Road that had been rejected in December after the price exceeded the estimated cost to
Weather service issues winter weather advisory for Fayette, Coweta
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Fayette, Coweta and counties in central Georgia beginning at 3 p.m. Friday and ending at 7 p.m. on