Collins concert is Sept. 26
Harpist Ashley Collins, who recently toured and studied in India, will give a concert Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St. in Newnan. She […]
Coweta County
East Coweta students picked for state council
Two students from East Coweta High School have received a different type of recognition by being named to the State Superintendent Richard Wood’s 2015-16 Student Advisory Council. School system spokesman
More than 100 new jobs at specialty foam producer are headed to Newnan in 2016
A Newnan manufacturer of specialty foam products will be undergoing a $2.5 million expansion and adding 150 new jobs in early 2016. Newnan-based Elite Foam, manufacturer of specialty flexible polyurethane
Senoia woman wins $7 million in Ga. Lottery
Senoia resident Holly Adams is $7 million richer after purchasing a winning Georgia Lottery instant ticket at a grocery store in Peachtree City. Georgia Lottery officials on Sept. 18 said
7 Bridges show Sept. 19 in Newnan
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts “7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience” Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. The program is a
Foundation Center coming to Coweta
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that it will be bringing Foundation Center-Atlanta to Coweta Wednesday, Sept. 23. The Foundation Center will host a joint session for all nonprofit agencies
Broadway Boys perform Oct. 18
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts The Broadway Boys Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. Billed as one of the hottest male
Things to Do-Sept.16-Oct.14
September September 16 A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions will hold open auditions today for the Halloween musical “The Little Witch of Wichita.” It is billed as a “colorful show
Storytelling event at Carnegie
The Carnegie will host “The Art and Craft of Storytelling” Thursday, Sept. 17, 2:30-4 p.m. at 1 LaGrange Street in Newnan. The event is a chance for participants to strengthen
Pets of the Week
Courtney is a medium terrier mix who looks fabulous even without the tiara and pearls. She would be the perfect accessory to someone’s life. ID # is A029971. Kennel #
Celebrity golf tournament is Sept. 28
The 19th Annual Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by the National Football League Former Players Association’s Atlanta Chapter, is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, at Canongate 1 Golf Club, 924
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
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.
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.
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
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
Artist demonstration Sept. 10
Peter Tudhope of Scotland will conduct a live figurative drawing Thursday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. at The Carnegie, 1 LaGrange Street in downtown Newnan. He will be demonstrating his figurative
Pets of the Week
Meet Tiffany, a hound mix and an amazingly sweet, laid-back dog that’s close to perfection. She is a good leash-walker and even knows how to sit when asked. ID #
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
Dean receives DAISY Award
A recent patient of Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s infusion center nominated Della Dean, RN, for a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. Dean was recognized in July as part of a
Summer fun at car show in Newnan
The Coweta-Fayette Rotary Club always puts on a heavily-attended “Chassis for Charity Car Show” fundraiser and this year was no exception. The Aug. 29 event was held at Junction Lanes
Summer treat in Senoia
Sophie Byrnes put the topping on a dish of ice cream for Dub Pearman at the ice cream social held by the Senoia Area Historical Society on Aug. 29. The
Friday night’s HS football scores
Starr’s Mill 31, Fayette County 14 Whitewater 14, Banneker 0 Sandy Creek 49, Hampton 6 East Coweta 24, Harrison 10 Northgate 56, Troup 6 Our Lady of Mercy 17, KIPP
Hoops showcase coming to Newnan
The Heritage School in Newnan will host the Adidas Elite 75 Basketball Showcase Sunday, Sept. 13. This one-day exposure and skills camp is open to all athletes in grades 7-9
Contested council races coming to cities across Fayette, Coweta
The qualifying period for municipals elections is complete. With that, the November election will see contested races in Peachtree City, Tyrone, Senoia, Fayetteville and Sharpsburg. Peachtree City had incumbent Mike
Morgan to lecture Sept. 10
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, hosts Ron Morgan Thursday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m. for a coffee & lecture. He is one
Newnan gets $34K from GEMA
The city of Newnan received a disaster reimbursement grant of $34,634.65 for cleanup and recovery costs associated with the ice storm that hit the city in mid-February 2014. Georgia Emergency
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
Chamber announces 2015 award winners
Chamber announces 2015 award winners Paramount Hospitality Management has been named the 2015 Small Business of the Year by the Newnan-Coweta Chamber. The award was presented Aug. 27 at
Meltzer to appear Sept. 16 in Newnan
Best-selling author Brad Meltzer will visit Barnes & Noble in Newnan Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. to note the release of his newest book for children, “I am Helen
Obituaries, Senoia
Carolyn Estelle Holcombe, 67, of Senoia
Carolyn Estelle Holcombe, 67, of Senoia, passed away on August 31, 2015. Ms. Holcombe was an avid shopper, young at heart, devoted to her family and a proud grandmother. She
Busy weekend schedule in Newnan
Downtown Newnan will be filled with activity on Labor Day weekend, to include the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale, the Sunrise on the Square 5k/10k Road Race, The Market Day and