Pets of the Week
Pearl is a medium shepherd mix, a well-mannered Southern belle who has been been called a doll. She is here because her family never came for her. ID #A030691. Kennel […]
Coweta County
New fitness center offerings unveiled
Piedmont Newnan Hospital has added a new group exercise room to its Fitness Center as well as expanded class offerings. Hospital officials are touting the center’s convenient location in downtown
Coweta gets ACCG grant
Coweta County was recently awarded a Health Promotion & Wellness Grant by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia. The county was one of 40 members to receive the grant based
Coweta bows to pressure and rolls back rate
More than 100 residents attended the Aug. 25 meeting of the Coweta County Commission where the board voted unanimously to rollback the millage rate and the rates for the fire
BOLO issued for attempted robbery suspects
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has issued a BOLO (be on the look-out) for four males who recently attempted a commercial burglary on Ga. Highway 16 near Poplar Road. The
Municipal races qualifying period set for this week
The qualifying period for seats on local councils is just around the corner. Senoia and Peachtree City will have two City Council seats up for election while Tyrone and Sharpsburg
Starr’s Mill students help out Pedal for Pets
Seven Starr’s Mill High School students traveled to Glenwood to on Aug. 22 to do their part to help build kennels for the nonprofit SoCo Rescue service. An effort by
Obituaries, Senoia
Martha Jane St. John, 93, of Senoia
Martha Jane St. John, 93, of Senoia passed away on August 27, 2015. She was born in LaFayette, Ga. to Charles and Annie Shattuck. She was preceded in
All about the soil at next Backyard Assn. meeting
When it comes to gardening, it’s all about that earth, ’bout that earth, and that means compost to give your vegetables and flowers an extra boost. Wayne King Sr., co-owner
NCHS program set for Sept. 13
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society and Dunaway Gardens are pleased to welcome Dr. Charlotte Canning of the University of Texas at Austin as our guest speaker at a special event planned
Students sought for Community Service Team
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced the launch of its first High School Community Service Team for freshmen and sophomores. Former Coweta County educator Cynthia Bennett will lead the program
Creative writing workshop Sept. 9
The Carnegie will host “Creative Writing: From Seed to Grove!” Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2-4 p.m. at 1 LaGrange Street in Newnan. It is being facilitated by Melissa Dickson Jackson, who
Newnan event goes to the dogs
Benton House of Newnan Senior Living Community had a Fabulous Furry Event this past Saturday (the Doggie Fashion Show) “which brought great talent and an array of four-legged friends,” according
Things to Do-August 27-September 19
August August 27 The town of Tyrone will host an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Tyrone Public Library. The purpose of the open house
Good crowd for monthly walk
A small crowd took to the path at Newnan Utilities Carl Miller Park Aug. 22 for Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Walk with a Doc, led by Richard Jadick, D.O., urologist at
Pets of the Week
Jill is a medium terrier mix is laid-back, eager to please, and loves everyone. She has cute “cow spots” on her tummy and and obviously looks great in pearls. ID
Piedmont Physicians ENT now open in Newnan
Piedmont Physicians has announced the addition of Mark McClinton, M.D., who has a new practice called Piedmont Physicians ENT, specializing in otolaryngology and ear-nose-throat. Dr. McClinton has 13 years
School board appoints Barnett as new member
The Coweta County Board of Education has a new member. Business owner Beth Barnett was appointed Aug. 17 to fill the unexpired term of former District 3 board member Harry
New retail development is headed to Sharpsburg
The Sharpsburg Town Council on Aug. 17 approved the Briarwood Commons retail, office and residential development slated for the east side of Ga. Highway 54 a short distance north of
Tritle performs Sept. 29
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts hosts organ virtuoso Kent Tritle for a complimentary event Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Newnan.
Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority is first 2015 payroll deduction partner for Coweta Community Foundation
This summer, the Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority became the first payroll deduction partner of 2015 for the Coweta Community Foundation. The Coweta Community Foundation is a publicly supported
Newnan Storytelling Group established at The Carnegie
Last week several people assembled to establish the Newnan Storytelling Group, which will hold its meetings at The Carnegie. The group and which received encouragement and ideas from the Southern
Walk with a Doc Aug. 22
Piedmont Newnan Hospital continues its season of Walk with a Doc with Richard Jadick, D.O., a urologist with Piedmont Physicians Urology. Dr. Jadick is considered the most decorated physician of
UWG Newnan hosts sendoff for Coweta freshmen
The University of West Georgia Alumni and the Coweta Alumni Council hosted a Coweta County Freshman sendoff event on Thursday night to welcome Coweta’s incoming freshmen to UWG. More than
NCHS looking for special quilts
Do you own a special quilt that tells a family or community story? A quilt that uses an unusual pattern or motif? Or even just a quilt that has been
Community, Coweta County, Fayette County
Things to do-August 21-September 19
August August 21 Tonight, Fayetteville Main Street presents “BIG HERO 6” as its second free Moovie Night of 2015 at the Southern Ground Amphitheater. Beginning at 7 p.m., families
Church, Sharpsburg
Local bikers plan ride for Emanuel this weekend
A local group is putting together a Georgia Bikers response called “Engines for Emanuel” in support of those affected by the recent shooting at Emanuel AME in Charleston. The goal
SAHS hosts ice cream social
Senoia Area Historical Society’s second annual Ice Cream Social will be Saturday, Aug. 29, 1-4 p.m. Everyone is invited for free ice cream and watermelon on the grounds of the
Chamber wins top national honor
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce was named the 2015 Chamber of the Year in its category by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Members from the Newnan-Coweta
Pets of the Week
Jake is a small terrier mix that is smart and curious. He won’t take up much room in someone’s new home. ID # is A029844. Kennel #B-3. BONUS: This pet
Qualifying nears for council seats
The qualifying period for seats on local municipal councils will be held later this month. Senoia and Peachtree City will have two City Council seats up for election while Tyrone
Tax increases to hit parts of Fayette, Coweta
Millage rates across portions of Fayette and Coweta counties will not increase this year, but the rates in Peachtree City, Senoia, Tyrone and by the boards of education in both
Coweta student wins at state writing competition
Lee Middle School eighth-grader Seung-Joon Baek has been chosen as the 8th grade winner in the state’s Young Georgia Author’s writing competition this summer. Now a freshman at East Coweta
Eagles Experience 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