Premiere well-received
It was a wonderful premiere for “The Wonderful Wadsworth,” according to organizers. The documentary by local filmmaking team Jonathan and Maggie Boudreaux Hickman telling some of the long history […]
Coweta County
Things to Do-Nov.19-Dec.21
November November 19 The November meeting of the South Metro chapter of GeorgiaCarry.Org is today from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Fayette Event Center, 174 North Glynn Street in Fayetteville. It
Brummett wins photo contest
At the opening reception for the 7th Simple Pleasures Photography Competition held Nov. 7 at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum, a seventh-grade Newnan resident was named the first prize winner of the
Coweta Pets of the Week
Onyx is a spayed terrier mix who could not be reunited with her owner even with a microchip. She is a laid-back young lady, well-mannered, smart and so pretty in
Berry wins statewide award
Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Joanna Berry, RN, BSN, was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Award at the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Annual Meeting on Nov. 11. Berry, who was one
It’s more than just a clever song title
If you’ve seen the movie “War Room,” then you’ve heard John Waller’s song “Crazy Faith” which is from the album of the same name. The Senoia resident was inspired to
Grad rates are on the rise in Coweta
The four-year graduation rate for Coweta County high school students rose to 86.3 percent in 2015, an increase of four points over the 2014 rate. The graduation rate exceeds the
Carnegie rotating fall/winter art
The Carnegie and the Newnan Coweta Art Association partnered to present a variety of art for the grand opening of the building. The Newnan Coweta Art Association has rotating exhibits
History being recorded Nov. 21
How many times have we said to ourselves, “Grandpa had such great stories. I wish I’d sat down and spoken to him before he passed away!” But maybe you have
Starry Night in Newnan Dec. 3
The community is invited to “Starry Night in Newnan – A Celebration of the Season” Thursday, Dec. 3, 4:30–7:30 p.m. at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, 745 Poplar Road in Newnan. The
Can-A-Thon is Dec. 1
The Newnan Junior Service League is gearing up to host the 32nd annual Can-A-Thon for the Coweta Community Food Pantry. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1, with donation sites
Cancer program set for Nov. 14
Cancer Treatment Centers of America invites residents to Prevent Aggressively Coweta, a session to help individuals understand cancer risks and how they can reduce them. Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14,
PTC WASA employee arrested at work, charged with molestation
An employee of the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) was arrested on Nov. 4 on child molestation charges involving an underage female relative. Coweta County Sheriff’s Office spokesman
Holiday Open House is Nov. 15
Downtown Newnan is ready to welcome the holiday season during its annual Holiday Open House scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 15, 1-5 p.m. Retail establishments will extend their normal business hours
Newnan, Obituaries
Sarah Fox Klein, age 29, of Newnan
Mrs. Sarah Fox Klein, age 29, of Newnan, Ga. passed away November 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Shirley Davarn Fox; grandfather, Donald Harr; uncles, Pat
SAHS auction Nov. 14
The Senoia Area Historical Society has scheduled an auction for Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6 Couch Street in Senoia. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. There is a special preview Friday,
CCF unveils Community Service Team
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced the members of its newly formed Community Service Team. These ninth- and tenth-graders will learn about the nonprofits in Coweta County, choose two to
Coweta Pets of the Week
Beamer is a labrador retriever mix who means business, which is finding his forever home. He is still a pup, only eight months old, and has lived at Animal Control
Health network wins $125K in grants
With the help of grants from Kaiser Permanente and the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, YourTown Health is working to make a difference in the areas of diabetes and
Incumbents win in Senoia and Tyrone
The November elections are history. Voters had their say and, as a result, incumbent council members in Tyrone and Senoia were re-elected while those in Fayetteville fell to challengers. The
Chorus gets highest honor
The Arnall Middle School Chorus has received the highest honor awarded by the Georgia Music Educator’s Association (GMEA). The chorus on Oct. 27 was awarded the 2015 Exemplary Performance Award
Musical set for Nov. 17
“Yes Virginia the Musical,” performed by the Newnan Theatre Company’s Academy of Theatre Arts and presented by the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:30
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
Photo show opens this weekend
The McRitchie-Hollis Museum and the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society have announced the names of photographers juried into the 7th Annual Simple Pleasures Photography Competition. The 2015 show photographers whose images were
Fayetteville Councilman Ed Johnson posts historic mayoral victory
Tyrone’s incumbent mayor, Eric Dial, wins reelection easily All votes are in, and Councilman Ed Johnson has won his race to oust incumbent Fayetteville Mayor Greg Clifton and in the
CCF sponsors truck in art initiative
National Philanthropy Day is coming up Nov. 15 and the Coweta Community Foundation, whose goal is to enhance Coweta County’s quality of life by encouraging philanthropic interaction, is a great
Documentary premieres Nov. 12
Anyone who has attended a cultural event at Newnan’s city auditorium over the last 75 years understands why it is such an important part of the community. Some of that
Newnan, Obituaries
Alice R. Talbot, age 93, of Newnan
Mrs. Alice R. Talbot, age 93, of Newnan, passed away peacefully from this life on October 21st at her daughter’s home in Senoia. She was born in L’Ange-Gardien, Quebec, Canada,
Get rose tips from an expert
What kind of roses to buy? How do you plant them? How do you prune and fertilize them? If you’ve wondered how to create a rose garden you can be
ECHS third in state tourney
East Coweta played until the final day of the GHSA state softball championships. They wound their way through five games over three days in the AAAAAA bracket, finishing in third
Bluegrass show set for Nov. 7
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts bluegrass star Sierra Hull featuring?Ethan Jodziewicz & Justin Moses Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. Sierra
Candidates make last plea before Tuesday’s election
Senoia’s three candidates for the Post 4 council seat offered differen visions for the city’s future during Tuesday night’s candidate forum. The Senoia Optimist Club hurriedly organized a forum, and
Time to head to the polls
The campaigns have nearly ended and the time for voters to have their say in municipal elections in Peachtree City, Tyrone, Senoia and Sharpsburg is coming on Nov. 3. The
Army Band to perform Nov. 8
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The United States Army Band & Soldier’s Chorus for a complimentary concert Sunday, Nov. 8, at