Writing workshops at CCAC
Dr. Nancy Mims is presenting a workshop for adults, “Writing for Children,” scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m.-noon at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in Classroom 1. The program […]
Coweta County
Crane announces run for Westmoreland’s seat
Georgia District 25 Senator Mike Crane (Newnan) on Jan. 20 announced his candidacy for Congress in Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District to succeed Congressman Lynn Westmoreland who recently announced his retirement.
Two gallery talks set
A special show by plein air artist Millie Gosch is currently on display in the main floor rooms at McRitchie-Hollis Museum. She will present two gallery talks at the museum:
In 17 weeks, the voters will speak — Who will replace Westmoreland?
The various Congressional, state and local elections later this year will be off to a quick start with qualifying less than two months away in early March followed by the
Meeting set for Jan. 21
The next meeting of the Carnegie Storytellers is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21, 2:30-4 p.m. at the Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street in Newnan. Participants are invited to
Senoia to host exhibit
The Coca-Cola bottle’s iconic hourglass shape just turned 100 years old in November. Meanwhile, the City of Senoia is commemorating its 150th birthday this year. To celebrate these milestones, the
Jim Taylor recognized for community mission work
The Rev. Jim Taylor, a chaplain at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, was recently recognized by the Cathedral of Christ the King, the church in Sharpsburg where he serves as a member
Blood drive set for Feb. 1
The Senoia Area Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1, 1-6 p.m. at the Senoia United Methodist Church, 229 Bridge Street. It is sponsored by the church and the
Coweta Pets of the Week
Shelly is a domestic medium hair who has been described as sweet and glamorous. She has been at Animal Control since September and is already spayed so the adoption fee
Friends of Wadsworth returning March 12
It’s the Wadsworth’s biggest night of the year coming March 12. Newnan’s own Courtenay Budd returns as artistic director and host for the 2016 Friends of Wadsworth concert, a
County OKs additional weather sirens
The Coweta County Commission on Jan. 5 unanimously approved local share funding for an outdoor weather warning siren at Arnall Middle School and the purchase of two generators for fire
Two Newnan men charged with molestation
Two 19-year-old Newnan men were arrested by Peachtree City Police on Jan. 13 on charges of child molestation and statutory rape involving two underage teenagers. Kevin B. Kent and Cory
Auditions upcoming for play
The Newnan Theatre Company has announced auditions for “Flies at the Well: The Trial of the Killer John Wallace”, the world premiere of a new play by W. Jeff Bishop,
Coweta County
Citizen of the Year finalists named
The nominees for the 2016 Coweta County Citizen of the Year have been announced, and they are Bob Coggin, Ruby Hines, Ginger Jackson Queener, Joel Richardson, Levi Robinson and Allison
Jackson to speak March 18
Can’t Never Could, Inc. has announced that Denise Jackson will be the speaker for its third annual Grey Matters Dinner Event scheduled for Friday, March 18, at the Newnan Centre.
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Horace Eugene Elliott, of Sharpsburg
On January 7, 2016, at 12 noon, Horace Eugene Elliott, of Sharpsburg, Ga., passed from this earth to be in the presence of Christ Jesus for eternity. Horace, also known
Miracle for mother, baby
Hoang Dao, visiting with his family from Texas to attend job training, awoke Oct. 15 in his hotel bed to find his wife, 30 weeks pregnant, unconscious in a pool
Coweta Pets of the Week
Roy is a handsome, regal terrier mix – friendly, loves everyone and loves to play with other dogs. Laid-back and loving, he has never met a stranger. ID #A031417, Kennel
Free guitar lessons available
Family Patterns Matter recently partnered with the organization Guitars Not Guns, which offers quality guitar lessons at no cost to children 8-18. The guitars are provided by the organization as
Happy New Year!
There is always something going on in Senoia even during down times. An example of that reality was the group of local residents who assembled on New Year’s Day for
Study says Senoia, PTC rank low in burglaries
A nationwide report on burglaries by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) showed that properties in Peachtree City and Senoia ranked in the top 10 cities in Georgia for the
Coweta County approves $115,000 for meals for seniors at activity center
The Coweta County Commission on Jan. 6 unanimously approved a local share of nearly $115,000 to go towards providing senior meals at the Tommy Thompson Senior Activity Center. Assistant County
Taking oaths
Magistrate Judge Robert Stokely, left, adminsters the oath of office to Senoia Councilman Bobby Graham, center, and Maurice Glover at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The two were re-elected in
Senoia cops investigating numerous entering auto complaints
Senoia police are investigating a rash of entering auto incidents that have occurred in residential neighborhoods along Rockaway Road since late November. Investigators working the cases are reminding residents to
Casino gambling, schools on legislators’ minds
Fayette’s legislators detail their priorities for 2016 The 2016 session of the Georgia General Assembly is about to begin. With that, The Citizen contacted members of the Fayette County legislative
Westmoreland will not seek re-election to Congress
After a dozen years in Washington, D.C, U. S. Representative Lynn Westmoreland (GA-3) announced on Jan. 7 that he will not seek re-election in 2016. “After a busy fall in
Newman group donates to CHOA
Legacy From the Heart, a Newnan-based nonprofit, presented Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with a $10,000 check Dec. 8 for CHOA’s Pediatric Unit. Accepting the check for CHOA was Dr. Michael
New Year’s baby surprises with early arrival
Born at 4:48 p.m. on New Year’s Day, Aaliyah LaShay Cook was the first baby to be born at Piedmont Newnan Hospital in 2016. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces
Alumni event Jan. 23
Brewton-Parker College’s Office of Alumni Relations invites alumni in the area to attend a BPC Alumni & Friends Dessert Social Saturday, Jan. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Newnan,
Club shares with foster kids
The Newnan Chapter of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club recently purchased new toys and gifts to be given to older teenagers in the foster care system in Coweta County.
Newnan, Obituaries
Hugh Ronald Turner, age 70, of Newnan
Mr. Hugh Ronald “Ronnie” Turner, age 70, of Newnan, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Born in East Point on April 2, 1945, he was raised in the Red
Pet adoption fair Jan. 9
Coweta County Animal Control’s “New Home for the New Year” pet adoption fair is Saturday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. until noon. It is free to attend for everyone and
Burns discussion is Jan. 7
The poetic work of Robert Burns is celebrated worldwide in January. A retrospective of select works is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7, at 2:30 p.m. at the Newnan Carnegie
Ball set for New Year’s Eve
Recall the glamour and old Hollywood style of Monte Carlo this New Year’s Eve at the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society’s Palmette Ball. Scheduled from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. is an