Coweta Pets of the Week
Cord is a super-sweet, laid-back but cool beagle mix that doesn’t make a fuss to be noticed; no barking or jumping around. Making the best of it at Animal Control […]
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Storytellers to meet Dec. 10
Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone also has room to grow as a storyteller. Members of The Newnan-Coweta Storytelling Group seek to improve their storytelling skills and learn new
Newnan lauded for financial reporting
Newnan officials announced Dec. 4 that the city received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Newnan gets a federal housing grant.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) on Nov. 30 announced the award of nearly $26 million in federal housing tax credits to construct or rehabilitate 33 affordable rental housing
Scout focuses on Line Creek Nature Area
Sharpsburg resident and Eagle Scout Sean McCarthy has his mind set on providing work on soil and water conservation issues at the Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City. The
Fun for a cause
Founded in 2013, the nonprofit Family Patterns Matter is a youth-based development organization serving Coweta and Fayette counties. The goal is to allow youth ages 11-19 to come together in
New exhibit at Male Academy
Arnco Village will provide the focus of the next exhibit at the Male Academy Museum, opening this Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. Ina Thornton Yates, known to her family
Patient surprised with pampering
Nurses at Piedmont Newnan Hospital surprised Dana Welch, a local mother of three who has been hospitalized for six weeks, with a day of pampering. Welch is set to deliver
CCF announces partnership for 2016
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced it will be partnering with the Foundation Center-Atlanta to become a resource center for nonprofits beginning in early 2016. Staff from the Foundation Center-Atlanta
Show set for Dec. 12
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. One of the most popular
Christmas with Elvis set for Dec. 5
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “Christmas with Elvis” Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Joseph Hall’s show touches both the young
Morehouse dean to speak Dec. 2
Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and Dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine, will be the speaker at the Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s Women of Prosperity Luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the
Drive-thru nativity Dec. 10-13
Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan will share its drive-thru nativity, “The Greatest Gift,” again this year. It will be presented this year from 6-9:30 p.m. nightly from Thursday through
Art Exhibition opens Dec. 1
Millie Gosch’s “return home” to where she grew up takes place this week with an opening reception Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum. “Painting was always
Berry garners March of Dimes award
The Georgia Chapter of the March of Dimes honored 15 outstanding local nurses at the 2015 Nurse of the Year Awards. Joanna Berry, RN, BSN, of Piedmont Newnan Hospital received
Coweta Pets of the Week
Laverne is a terrier mix looking for Love. ID # A031059. Kennel # I-10. BONUS: This pet is eligible for one 20-percent discount training session with Bark Busters Atlanta South
Feeding the masses
What a sight to behold. Kindergarten students at the Coweta Charter Academy in Senoia recently celebrated Thanksgiving in style. Photo/Submitted.
GBI is still investigating death in Coweta County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating a use of force incident in Coweta County on Nov. 20 that resulted in the death of a man after being tased
Get ready for holiday fun next weekend
If the past Christmas celebrations in Senoia and Tyrone are any indication, this year’s kick-off to the Christmas season on Dec. 5 and 6 should see large numbers of families
Northgate reaches Final Four
The Northgate Vikings football team is in the state semifinals for the first time in the school’s history. After a 34-21 win over Kell in Friday night’s quarterfinal, Northgate will
Newnan chosen for grant
The City of Newnan has been selected by the Georgia Municipal Association to receive one of the Employee Health Promotion & Wellness Incentive Grants awarded statewide to promote worksite programs
Honoring military veterans
The congregation of Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church, Sharpsburg, honored the veterans present in both morning services on the Sunday preceding Veteran’s Day. The service anthem of each branch
Coweta deputies seek armed robber
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens to be on the look-out for a black Crown Victoria used in the Nov. 21 armed robbery of a convenience store on
What a feast
Students in traditional Thanksgiving garb line the hallway with their plates of food during recent festivities as Coweta Charter Academy in Senoia.
Coweta Pets of the Week
Russell would be thankful to find a forever family this Thanksgiving. ID #is A031483. Kennel #A-4. BONUS: This pet is eligible for one 20-percent discount training session with Bark Busters
Klan garb at East Coweta causes outcry
East Coweta High School Principal Steve Allen sent a letter to parents on Nov. 18 in response to a student who showed up in the parking lot on Nov. 17
Tag issue revealed for Dec. renewals
Issues with the company that mails tag renewal notices to residents across Georgia led to December renewal notices never arriving. Residents of Fayette and Coweta counties are asked to contact
‘The Walking Dead’ gets its renewal in Senoia for 2016
Zombies will roam the streets of Senoia for another year. As filming winds down for AMC’s series, the Senoia City Council voted unanimously for another one-year agreement with Stalwart Films
City gets ready for Christmas parade
The Christams holidays are just around the corner. Helping to kick-off the season will be the annual Newnan Christmas parade in downtown Newnan at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12. Commenting
Corker joins NCHS
Ellen Corker is the newest staff member of the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society. As part of her duties she will be assisting with managing the historical society’s office at McRitchie-Hollis Museum,
Christmas parade Dec. 12
The City of Newnan’s annual Christmas parade will be Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. The parade will include floats, walking groups, decorated cars and trucks, and marching bands.
CCF providing $3,000 in grants
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that it is now accepting applications for its Coweta County Schools Classroom Educational Grants. This is the first year the Foundation is awarding such
Tornado touches down in northeast Coweta County
Update Nov. 20: The National Weather Service confirmed on Nov. 19 that the weather event included an F1 tornado which was on the ground for two-tenths of a mile and
Northgate wins state title
Northgate is the AAAAA state cheerleading champion. The team won the title last weekend at the GHSA state competition in Columbus. Team members include Nicole Ball, Ashlynn Bennett, Kirsten Brown,