Professor to speak on Hank Williams
“The Hank Williams Reader,” a new book on the country music legend, is the topic of a presentation at the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society’s McRitchie-Hollis Museum in Newnan on May 7 […]
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Norma Chapman Haynes presents new book
Newnan’s own Norma Chapman Haynes, a friend of the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society for many years, has announced the publication of her book, “Home Is Where My Heart Is,” a compilation of
Montpetit honored with DAISY award
Linda Montpetit, RN, a case manager at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, has been named the most recent winner of the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The recognition is part of
Local students earn college honors
The following local residents were initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Peyton Roth of
Piedmont Newnan Auxiliary makes big donation
The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Auxiliary is donating more than $7,000 in equipment to aid the mobility of the hospital’s orthopedic patients. The Auxiliary purchased three Sara Stedy standing aids which
Sorority information seminar is Sunday
The keynote speaker at this year’s Fayette County Sorority Rush Information Session is Mary Ann Stark, the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority’s 1st alternate Delegate to the National Panhellenic Conference. The
Piedmont Newnan needs volunteer drivers
The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteer golf cart drivers to help transport visitors from the parking lot to the hospital or medical plaza. Golf cart drivers volunteer
Residents have one last say on behavioral hospital
Many in Coweta and Fayette counties have for years wanted a behavioral hospital in Newnan that could serve veterans and others. After it was denied last year, an April 22
Zombie fans
This eager group waited outside The Waking Dead Cafe in downtown Senoia on April 11 to grab a cup of java and get an autograph by Laurie Holden, cast member
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Ory Stoker, age 35, of Sharpsburg
Mr. Ory Stoker, aka Gregory A. Stoker, Jr., age 35, of Sharpsburg, Ga. passed away on April 13, 2015. He was born in Arlington Heights, Ill. on October 27, 1979.
First triplets born at Piedmont Newnan
Piedmont Newnan Hospital has its first set of triplets. The three baby boys were conceived without the use of fertility drugs and were born April 13 to a couple who
McRitchie-Hollis Museum is celebrating National Poetry Month
The McRitchie-Hollis Museum is celebrating National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry on April 21 at 7 p.m. Poets for the night’s event include Alice Teeter of Pine Lake,
Richmond earns new certification
Coweta County GIS Analyst Clint Richmond has completed certification as a GIS Professional (GISP) by the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI). A GISP is a certified Geographic Information Systems Professional who
‘Walking Dead’ actress visits fans
Laurie Holden of AMC’s hit show “The Walking Dead” recently visited hundreds of fans in Senoia at the Waking Dead Cafe to sign autographs and take pictures. Among her extensive acting
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Margarette Coleman is ‘New Neighbor’ of the month
The Peachtree City Chapter of the New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) names Margarette Coleman as the New Neighbor of the Month for April. Coleman joined NNLC in July 2013 and
Volunteers need for 30th Golf Classic
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s 30th Anniversary Golf Classic is just around the corner and volunteers are needed to help with everything from food to parking and everything in between. Volunteer Coordinator
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Russell George Jameson Sr., age 64 of Sharpsburg
Russell George Jameson Sr., age 64 of Sharpsburg, Ga. passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. He was born in New York City to the late, Elton & Dolores Jameson. Mr.
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Wood renews health with Newnan ‘Walk With Doc’
When a friend encouraged Newnan resident Terry Wood to take part in Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s free monthly “Walk With a Doc” program, he decided to give it a try. Now,
Smith makes it four in a row at Senoia
Senoia race fans were given a treat Saturday night when two hometown favorites battled for a win and Clint ‘Cat Daddy’ Smith continued his unbeaten streak in the Super Late
Newnan man faces child pornography charges
A Newnan church custodian and Sunday school teacher has been arraigned on federal child pornography charges. Emmett Winston Smith, also known as Everett Smith, 66, a former facilities assistant and
Walking Dead zombies headed back to Senoia
Just as surely as the pollen will coat cars and people, another tradition in Senoia is getting ready to get started. Stalwart Films representative Mike Riley appeared before the
Work in progress
The city of Senoia is currently working on a project to improve the drainage system for the city at the corner of Seavy Street and Main Street. The project will
“American Buffalo” opens next week
By Joan Doggrell Special to The Citizen “American Buffalo,” by playwright David Mamet, portrays three small, petty men who plot to steal a valuable coin. Don, owner of a junk
Help Healing Bridge, join golf tournament
The Healing Bridge Clinic Spring Golf Classic is set for Tuesday, May 5, at Planterra Ridge Golf Club. Cost is $100 per player with breakfast & Mexican fare luncheon buffet included.
Proud graduates
Coweta County Prison Warden Bill McKenzie announced recently that three officers had graduated from the Ga. Corrections Academy. Pictured, from left, are Officer Anibar Rivera, Phillip Smith and Ryan Alexander
Golf tournaments benefit veterans, service members
Peachtree City will host two different golf tournaments that benefit veterans and service members. The first to tee up is the Operation Homefront Peachtree City Invitational on May 18 at Flat
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Young Newnan poets honored by Boys & Girls Clubs
Ashanti Melson and Jamison Philips, young poets from Newnan, have been selected by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to perform in the annual “Power of Words” event.
Clinical pastoral education offered at Piedmont Newnan
A fall unit of Clinical Pastoral Education through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy will be offered at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. The training is a long term supervised engagement
Chamber urges support of behavioral hospital
The Newnan Coweta Chamber is urging residents to make a large show of community support for a proposed behavioral hospital at an upcoming hearing. The hearing is the last chance
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Historical society begins scrapbooking group
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society is launching a scrapbooking club that will meet every third Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum to preserve family memories. The first meeting is
Newnan performance puts ‘Georgia on My Mind’
Newnan is hosting the debut performance of “That Georgia Rhythm!” The show is a new live act that pays tribute to the wide variety of talent inducted into Georgia’s Music
Easter fun
Avery and Addie Grace Mays (L-R), daughters of Senoia United Methodist Church Pastor Erik and Lindsey Mays, joined the Easter Bunny, played by Mary Provost, at SUMC’s annual Easter egg
Cheer company holding talent showcase
The Georgia Heat All Star Cheer Company is hosting a showcase of its Worlds and Summit cheer teams on April 18 to help the athletes offset competition costs. Everyone is
‘Sitting Pretty’ demonstration can help with aches, pains
Karyn Staples, owner and lead physical therapist of ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates, will present “Sitting Pretty” at the next meeting of Business Women of Fayette and Coweta. The meeting