Coweta tops Fayette in population growth rate
If the populations of Fayette and Coweta counties seem to be growing in recent years, estimates for 2014 by the U.S. Census Bureau suggest that such a perception is accurate. […]
Coweta County
The Easter story re-enacted
Cornerstone United Methodist Church, located at Thomas Crossroads in Coweta County, is holding an Easter Drive-Thru beginning at 6:30 p.m. that will run through April 4. The Easter Drive-Thru presents
Coweta seniors enjoy ‘hunt’
It’s not just the kids who get in on the Easter fun. More than 50 seniors turned out at the fairgrounds in Coweta County last weekend for an information expo,
New commissioner sworn-in
Senoia Mayor Larry Owens recently administered the oath of office to Colleen Allerdice, the newest member of the Senoia Planning Commission. Photo/John Thompson.
Spring-breakers warned of tougher rules
Those planning to attend the Spring Break festivities in Panama City Beach next week should be aware of ordinance changes in response to reports of violence and drug use on
Horton takes victory lap in Senoia
Austin Horton ended his stretch as a bridesmaid and entered the winners’ circle Saturday after holding off all challenges and keeping veteran driver Rucker Orr of Newnan in second place
Newnan kicks off Market Days
The Main Street Newnan Market Days kicked off its season April 4 with the unique locally made items it’s known to feature. The monthly Market Day will be held every
Joshua Roberts takes LaGrange College position
Joshua Roberts, associate director of bands at Newnan High School, has been named full-time director of bands at LaGrange College. He will be establishing a new marching and pep band
Fayette is Ga.’s 3rd healthiest county, Coweta is no. 9
The 2015 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report for each county in the nation compiled by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has been released and Fayette County was
Care given to stroke victims earns praise for Piedmont Newnan
Piedmont Newnan Hospital has been designated as only the third Remote Treatment Stroke Center in Georgia and the first in EMS Region 4 by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s
Dominic Chafardon wins reading award
Dominic Chafardon of Coweta County has been named “Primary Reader of the Year” by the Georgia Reading Association. The award was announced on Sunday, March 15, at the Juanita B.
Robochicks beat the competition at underwater challenge
The RoboChicks team of Brittany Clarke, a 9th-grader from Starr’s Mill High School ,and Madison Kenney, a 7th grade Coweta County home schooler, won an award in every category of
David Swanagan honored with ‘DAISY’ award
During a surprise ceremony on March 27, David Swanagan, RN, a nurse in the intensive care unit of Piedmont Newnan Hospital, learned that he is the winner of the prestigious
Bicycle through historic Senoia
The 6th Annual Historic Senoia Bicycle tour is Saturday, May 30. This fun and easy tour of Senoia’s most charming areas is for cyclists of all ages and abilities. It
PANDAS fundraiser is April 25
By BEN NELMS [email protected] An event to be held on April 25 will have the dual purpose of raising awareness for an autoimmune disorder called PANS/PANDAS and to help secure
Things to do-April 1-May 9
April April 1 The Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s Business Women’s Network has announced plans for Coweta’s Women, Wealth and Wisdom Conference, an exciting new one-day event for Coweta’s professional women that focuses
Piedmont Newnan gets OK for expansion
With state permission in hand, Piedmont Newnan Hospital is ready to expand its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to care for babies born before the 32-weeks mark in mother’s pregnancy. The
‘Walk With a Doc’ off to a good start
Piedmont Newnan Hospital had its first “Walk With a Doc” of 2015 on March 28 in Carl Miller Park. Dr. John Vickery, M.D. of the Center for Allergy & Asthma
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Newnan Theatre group presents ‘American Buffalo’
“American Buffalo,” a David Mamet play, opens at the Newnan Theatre Company on April 16 and runs through Sunday, April 26. In the play, junk shop owner Don has sold
Melanie Dale to sign newly-released book
Melanie Dale will sign copies of her newly-released book, “WOMEN ARE SCARY: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends,” in Peachtree City and Newnan. When Dale moved to Peachtree
Young talent flexes big muscle at Senoia Raceway
Tod Darda added to his late model career win total on Saturday night at Senoia Raceway. The veteran driver from LaGrange held back every charge Austin Horton of Grantville attempted during the
Commission OKs guest houses on large tracts
A change in the Coweta County zoning ordinance relating to guest houses on tracts 10 acres or larger was adopted on a 4-1 vote at the March 17 meeting of
Yamaha hits milestone
“Made in Newnan” would be a fitting expression for Yamaha with the recent completion of its 3 millionth unit that recently rolled off the production line at the Newnan facility.
Science is cool
The Southside STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Expo held March 21 at the fairgrounds in Coweta County drew large crowds from across the region that found a wealth
Project 586 provides a helping hand
It was less than a year ago that Coweta County residents Karhma and Anthony Novak founded a mission called Project 586 to be of assistance to needy families. The growing
Enjoy a round of golf, help veteran causes
The Marine Corps League Detachment 1325, which serves Fayette and Coweta Counties, will hold its second annual charity golf tournament at Planterra Ridge Golf Club on June 9. The tournament will
See students’ literary exhibits March 27-28
The Senoia Historical Society is presenting two literary exhibits created by seniors in an advanced placement literature class from East Coweta High School. The Students created one exhibit on John
The Heritage School names Clay head football coach
Derrick Clay is the new head football coach at The Heritage School in Newnan. He was appointed by Kristin Skelly, head of school, and it became effective on Monday, March
West Georgia music students to perform in Newnan
A Palm Sunday concert in Newnan will feature a tuba ensemble, chamber singers and vocal soloists from the University of West Georgia Department of Music. The free concert will be
Coweta gardeners ready for big plant sale
Daffodils and tulips are blooming and gardeners are eagerly anticipating the Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 11. “Everyone wants their yards to look
Church, Sharpsburg
Coweta’s Cokes Chapel UMC will host Seder meal March 27
Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church will host a Passover Seder in the contemporary worship center, this Friday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. The event is family-friendly and the community is
Church, Newnan
Cornerstone UMC to host Easter Drive-Thru April 2-4
Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan will host its first Easter Drive-Thru, “Forty Hours that Changed the World,” on Thursday, April 2 through Saturday, April 4 from 6 – 9:30
Southside Citadel group honors deceased graduates
The Southside Atlanta Citadel Club, which serves mainly Fayette and Coweta counties, held its annual Muster on March 14 to honor the 224 Citadel graduates who passed away during the
Obituaries, Sharpsburg
Sybil Piper Kay, age 77, of Sharpsburg
Mrs. Sybil Piper Kay, age 77, of Sharpsburg passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015. In her wake she left a legacy of being a loving, caring, and passionate wife, mother,