Protecting against predators
Daniel Jeffery recently completed his Eagle Scout project at the nonprofit 180-degree Farm near Sharpsburg. Farm co-director Scott Tyson said Jeffery and his fellow scouts, “built about 250 feet of fence […]
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Freedom Celebration 2015 planned at Flat Creek, Newnan First
Flat Creek Baptist Church and Newnan First Baptist Church will co-host Freedom Celebration 2015 June 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. each night. Friday’s service will be at Flat Creek
Newnan resident decorated by Romanian military
Capt. William A. “Bill” Garren, a Newnan resident, was recently awarded a medal by the Romanian military for his service in command of Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu. Garren was
Safety Council at work
In the event of a pandemic or a terrorist attack that causes you, your employees or your family to require medical attention, do you know where you would go for
Charity bike ride for pets July 11
The “Pedal for Pets” charity bike ride is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at 8 a.m. beginning in downtown Senoia. Participants can choose a relaxing ride of 8.2, 33, 66,
CAP honors 35-year volunteer
The Peachtree City Squadron of Civil Air Patrol held a celebration June 4 honoring 76-year old Lt. Col. Philip Bowden of Newnan for his 35 years of service in the
Peaches in the Pines coming June 20
The Peaches in the Pines festival is scheduled to make its debut June 20 at Lake Meriwether near Woodbury. The event will promote Meriwether’s two predominant agricultural products – peaches
Biking for a cause
The number of cyclists participating in the Pedal for Pets fundraiser ride from Senoia to Savannah grew again this year. Approximately 60 riders departed Senoia June 4 for the overland
Water rates may be on the rise in Senoia
Senoia residents could soon see an increase in their water bills. During Monday night’s meeting of the Senoia City Council, City Manager Richard Ferry explained the city had little choice
New students can now register
Parents of students who will be new to Coweta schools in the 2015-16 academic year can register their children throughout the summer. Students who are new to Coweta schools and
Board accepting applications for vacant seat
The Coweta County Board of Education is looking for candidates interested in filling the vacancy created after District 3 board member Harry Mullins resigned his seat. The person appointed will
‘Newnan: Then and Now’ June 11 at library
Newnan native Jeff Bishop will be speaking about and showing photographs from his new book “Images of America: Newnan” at a special presentation titled “Newnan: Then and Now” Thursday, June
Backyard Assn. meeting June 9
Are daylilies the perfect perennials? One way to find out is by attending the Coweta Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Backyard Association meeting Tuesday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at the
Ramos completes training at UGA
Senoia Development Authority member Harry Ramos recently completed Development Authority Training provided by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government for local leaders who have been appointed or
‘Tea on the Porch’ June 20 in Senoia
The Senoia Area Historical Society is now offering tickets to its annual benefit event, “Tea on the Porch.” The expansive wraparound porch at Dub and Mary Pearman’s home on Pylant
Summer Wined Up set for June 12
The Summer Wined Up will occur Friday, June 12, 5-9 p.m. in downtown Newnan. It is a wine walk where 28 different downtown businesses host the event to serve as
Piedmont Newnan offers new liver cancer treatment
Piedmont Newnan Hospital is has announced the availability of SIR-Spheres microspheres, manufactured by Sirtex, for patients with metastatic liver cancer. SIR-Spheres microspheres are the only fully FDA PMA-approved microspheres for
Flint River graduates receive diplomas
Flint River Academy held its graduation exercises May 22 in the Academy’s Gymnatorium. Senior sponsor Mrs. Kay Barnes and Mrs. Ron Hall played a patriotic medley on the organ and
Holiday parade draws thousands to Senoia
It was a day to remember veterans and their service to America. In that spirit, the downtown area of Senoia was flooded with people taking part in the 10th Annual
Airport set to be refurbished
The Coweta County Commission has approved the execution of a grant that will lead to the addition of a partial taxiway and other improvements at the Newnan-Coweta County Airport. The
Garden club celebrates 50 years
The Cross Roads Garden Club in Coweta County is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The club was originally named the Newton Estates Garden Club in College Park and was organized on
Schedule change for Southern LitFest 2015
A slight change has been made in the lineup for Southern LitFest 2015, scheduled for June 5-6 in Newnan. Due to the sudden illness of Dr. Casey Clabough, his lecture
Program at Newnan library June 11
The Central Library in Newnan is hosting “Escape Ordinary Newnan” with Jeff Bishop, author of “Newnan: Images of America.” The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Woods visited Landreth’s classroom
In early May, state school superintendent Richard Woods kicked off Teacher Appreciation Month by visiting a few teachers across the state, including one local educator considered an institution in the
Street party in Newnan for BRAG
The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) is an annual week long trek across the state. Cyclists will be based in Newnan for this year’s June 7-13 ride. The annual event,
Buker recognized at conference
Victoria Buker, a University of North Georgia sophomore from Newnan majoring in political science, was recognized at the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop at Murray State University in Kentucky. She and
Obituaries, Senoia
Andrew Francis Ruhala, 64, of Senoia
Andrew Francis Ruhala, 64, of Senoia, Ga. formerly of Grand Blanc, Mich., passed away May 21, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was retired from GM/Delphi in Flint, Mich.
Newnan mayor proclaims Stroke Awareness and Prevention Month
Newnan Mayor Keith Brady joined the Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Stroke Awareness team last week, proclaiming May to be Stroke Awareness and Prevention Month’ in Newnan. “I urge all residents to
Events for writers coming to bookstore
This summer Barnes & Noble in Newnan has scheduled several events involving local writers. Katie M. Stout, teen author of new release “Hello, I Love You,” will appear Friday, June
Cancer center at Southeastern grows physician roster
Several new board-certified physicians, including three medical oncologists, have joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The Newnan facility, which opened with nearly 200 employees in
Quilting camp for kids June 22-26
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society is hosting “Quilting for Kids,” a summer camp for boys and girls 8-13 years of age. It is scheduled for June 22-26 from 10 a.m. to
Judge rules for new behavioral hospital in Coweta County
Coweta County Superior Court Judge Emory Palmer has ordered that the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) award a Certificate of Need (CON) to Vest Newnan LLC to establish a
Plans for Pylant Street unveiled
Senoia’s western entry point is on the way to becoming a signature gateway. On Tuesday afternoon, city officials and representative from the DOT held an open house for residents to
Senoia nabs scam artist
A Riverdale man was arrested by Senoia Police Department investigators on May 19 on felony conversion of payments charges in connection with work not done and money not refunded to