$2,000 grant for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Coweta (MOWOC) was proud to receive a $2,000 grant from Meals on Wheels America for its participation in the 13th Annual March for Meals campaign. This […]
Coweta County
Obituaries, Senoia
Kenneth Dalton, 71, of Senoia
Kenneth Dalton, 71, of Senoia, passed away July 20, 2015. Kenneth is survived by his wife Karen; children Karen, Lee, Steven, Byron (Jennifer), and Keri; grandchildren Casey, Isabella, and Kylie;
Coweta joins regional authority
The Coweta County Commission in a move to enhance marketing and regional cooperation voted on July 21 to join the Greater West Georgia Joint Development Authority (GWGJDA). The seven current
Sharpsburg readies for first park
Initial work on Sharpsburg’s first park is about to begin. Once completed, the one-acre park adjacent to Town Hall will feature passive and play areas, a pavilion and gazebo and
Festival revisited Labor Day weekend
The Powers Crossroads festival may be gone, but this Labor Day Weekend the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society will be remembering the popular event with “Powers Crossroads Revisited” at a newly re-opened
Nurses honored with DAISY Awards
Three Piedmont Newnan Hospital nurses were named recent winners of the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Michelle McLain, RN in PACU/Surgical Services, Yvette Shushok, RN in the ER, and
Atkinson-Arnall dinner Aug. 13
The Coweta County Democratic Party has announced plans for its annual Atkinson-Arnall tribute dinner. It is the primary gathering event of local Democrats, not only from within Coweta County, but
Newnan, Obituaries
Joy Anna Kosisky, 43, of Newnan
Joy Anna Kosisky, 43, of Newnan, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, July 15th, 2015. Joy was born in Jeannette, Pa. on October 23, 1971. She was a loving wife and
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Anthony Lee Picklesimer, 64, of Sharpsburg
Anthony Lee Picklesimer, 64, of Sharpsburg, passed away on July 18, 2015. Anthony was born in Atlanta, Ga. on August 18, 1950. He was a loving father and peepaw who
County continues funding home-delivered meals at the Tommy Thompson Senior Center
The Coweta County Commission on July 9 voted unanimously to continue its portion of the funding for the senior meals program at the Tommy Thompson Senior Center. Commissioner Al Smith
County votes to condemn property for interchange
The Coweta County Commission on July 9 voted unanimously to move ahead with the condemnation of five parcels totaling 3.41 acres after negotiations to secure the the properties for the
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Kathryn Jane Lindlief, 62, of Sharpsburg
April 8, 1953 – June 22, 2015 No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Kathryn Jane Lindlief, 62, of Sharpsburg, Ga., graduated from this existence on
NCHS camp Aug. 3-6
The Newnan Coweta Historical Society is sponsoring “Let’s Look at Newnan!” Aug. 3-6 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Historic Train Depot, 60 E. Broad St. in Newnan. Join
Writer to talk about Mayhayley Lancaster
Mayhayley Lancaster, “Oracle of the Ages,” was an American lawyer, political acitvist, midwife, fortune teller, and teacher best known for having participated in two of Georgia’s most high-profile murder trials,
Fundraiser a sellout
Guests of the Senoia Area Historical Society’s sold-out 2015 Moth Ball fundraiser came out July 10 to the Veranda Historic Inn B&B in Senoia. They enjoyed a light dinner, a
Group raising funds for Charleston church
A local group is putting together a Georgia Bikers response called “Engines for Emanuel” in support of those affect by the recent shooting at Emanuel AME in Charleston. The goal
Rolling Hills holds 5th annual VBS at Marnelle
Rolling Hills Baptist Church conducted Vacation Bible School last month for the families residing in Marnelle Mobile Home Park on Ga. Highway 54. Approximately 38 children in kindergarten through fifth
Church, Sharpsburg
Cokes Chapel’s team collects shoes for River of Life
A mission team from Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church in Sharpsburg recently participated in its annual River of Life mission (ROL), which began last Wednesday, July 8 and concluded Sunday,
Job fair for aviation company
Goodwill’s Newnan Career Center will host a job fair Wednesday, July 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for Ultimate Aircraft, which is looking to fill more than 80 positions. The aviation services
Senoia blood drive Aug. 3
A blood drive is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3, 1-6 p.m. at the Senoia United Methodist Church. The church and the Senoia Optimist Club are co-sponsoring this event. The American
Humane society thanks public for help
The people of Newnan and Coweta County “are life-savers,” according to officials with the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society. Under the pressure of an approaching deadline for a euthanasia list, the organization
New play July 15 in Newnan
“Flies at the Well,” the new musical play based on the 1948 John Wallace murder trial, is slated to premiere in Newnan next spring, but local residents can get a
Sno balls to stay in Senoia
With a standing room only crowd of frozen treat lovers looking on, the Senoia City Council melted its opposition to the BeezFreez Sno Ball business on Main Street and agreed
Coweta school board appoints new principals
Three of Coweta County’s elementary schools will begin the new school year in August with new principals. Lisa Skinner is the new principal at Glanton Elementary, while Janice Smith will
Sad July 4
The lack of people in downtown Newnan at 10 a.m. on July 4 told the tale. Lightning cancelled the July 4 parade and heavy rains washed out most of the
Young Georgia Authors winners named
Thirteen Georgia students, including an eighth-grader from Coweta County, have been named state-level winners of the 2014-2015 Young Georgia Authors writing competition, an annual competition sponsored by the Georgia Department
Chamber names 11 youth interns
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber recently launched its Summer Internship Program, and 11 young people will be gaining valuable work experience while assisting with a variety of Chamber projects. The interns selected
Grant funds NCHS series
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council. There will be a series of events throughout the summer and the fall, which kick off
NCHS welcomes new staffer
Ellen Davis Jenkins has joined the staff at the Newnan Coweta Historical Society. She will be managing facilities rentals of the McRitchie-Hollis Museum and the Historic Depot. She will also
School year begins Aug. 7 in Coweta
Coweta County Schools will welcome students to a new school year Friday, August 7. Parents who need to register their children for school can do so before the start of
Movie-themed event July 16-17 in Newnan
The Coweta County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and the Newnan Carnegie Library are collaborating to present a two-night event featuring the movie “Murder in Coweta County.” Producer Dick Atkins and
Anti-bullying film shown July 30
A free showing of “The Fat Boy Chronicles” is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, at 9:30 a.m. at the NCG Theatre in Sharpsburg. The film is being touted as a
Blood drive July 19
The American Red Cross will host a summer blood drive Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Peachtree City SDA Church, 4957 Hwy. 34 E in Sharpsburg. Donors can
Coweta school board approves $179.1M budget
The Coweta County Board of Education on June 24 adopted a $179.1 million budget for the FY 2016 school year that begins in July. The school system has no bond