Golf Life Ladies ready to tee off in April
Newnan’s Golf Life Ladies is gearing up for the second season of the women’s golf league on April 1. Golf Life Ladies is presented in partnership with White Oak Golf […]
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Cornerstone presents Easter story in live drive-thru
Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan is hosting its first annual Easter Drive-Thru production, “40 Hours that Changed the World,” a nine-scene depiction of the Easter story with a nightly
’Cue and stew time
The Senoia Optimist Club on March 14 held its annual barbecue fundraiser at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Senoia. The popularity of the event continues to grow, with Tony Bell
Coweta seeking input on math curriculum
The Coweta County School System is asking the community to participate in an online survey of preferences for high school math sequences, available through Friday, March 27. The survey may
EMC wins international award
Georgia Electric Membership Corp. and Coweta-Fayette EMC recently received the 2015 International Award from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). “Coweta-Fayette EMC’s commitment to sharing the cooperative business model
Senoia’s Hicks leading division at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Joshua Hicks of Senoia won his second straight race in the Outlaws Division of the six-week Winter Flurry racing series at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 21. The win widens
Horton is promoted to student services director
East Coweta High School Principal Evan Horton will soon be saying good-bye to ECHS and turning his focus to all students across the Coweta County School System. Horton has been
Casablanca to head up student programs
Jose Casablanca has been named as the Coweta County School System’s Director of Student Programs and Grants, beginning July, 2015. Casablanca is currently the principal of Smokey Road Middle School,
Senoia Raceway reopens with hometown driver as victor
The Senoia Raceway returned to action Saturday, but hometown driver Winford Minix was the night’s only victor before racing was rained out. Minix inherited the lead on lap 17 after
Business women’s conference slated for April 1
Professional women in Coweta County are invited to the Women, Wealth and Wisdom Conference, a one-day event that focuses on mind, body and spirit. The conference is hosted by the
Curvy Coweta road to get new stop sign
An intersection in southeast Coweta County in need of a traffic flow improvement received a thumbs-up from the Coweta County Commission on March 17. Commissioners agreed with the recommendation by
Auditions for Spivey Hall Children’s Choir coming in April
Auditions for the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir are scheduled for Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Spivey Hall. Appointments are required to audition and can be made by calling 678-466-5566,
‘Surviving & Thriving’ conference for breast cancer survivors is Saturday
Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta and Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan are hosting “Surviving and Thriving in 2015,” an inaugural conference for 100 breast cancer survivors and co-survivors. The half-day
Coweta schools want input on high school math classes
Coweta County school officials are hoping residents will participate in an online survey about high school math classes that is accessible until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27. The online
Chamber hosts ‘Wealth and Wisdom’ conference for women
Professional women in Coweta County are invited to the Women, Wealth and Wisdom Conference, a one-day event that focuses on mind, body and spirit. The conference is hosted by the
Get the ‘Morning Buzz’ in Newnan
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce recently launched a program for young professionals called “Morning Buzz.” Morning Buzz is designed to help young professionals ages 21- 45 connect with others in
Hospitals receive grants for cancer patient services
Both Piedmont Fayette and Piedmont Newnan hospitals have been awarded grants totaling more than $67,000 from “It’s The Journey,” producers of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. It’s The Journey
Bullying in schools – 2 Fayette parents speak out after conference
Bullying is an offense that is affecting growing numbers of school-age children across America and in Fayette County. Community organizations do a good job of addressing bullying, though locally, until
Barbara Till is March ‘New Neighbor of the Month’
The New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) recently announced the New Neighbor of the Month for March — Barbara Till. Having been born and raised in Atlanta, Till is a true
Local students earn college honors
The following students were named to the Georgia Tech Dean’s List. Brooks resident Thomas Lancaster, Palmetto resident Jeremiah Johnson, Fayetteville residents David Lebby, Rachel Barber, Nicholas Britt, Alexa Francisco, Matthew Goss,
Newnan hosting ‘Art Walk’ with local talent
Newnan is celebrating local talent with its bi-annual Art Walk on March 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. During the Art Walk, downtown businesses extend their hours to host store
FOCUS mini conference for parents is March 21
A FOCUS mini-conference will be held at Clayton State University in the James M. Baker University Center, on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FOCUS (Families Of Children Under Stress) has
Letters to the Editor, Sharpsburg
PTC, look within for next police chief
Three of the last three police chiefs in Peachtree City have resigned under less than admirable conditions. The last three chiefs were as follows: Murray: Resigned after adult sex chatting
Emory religion professor to talk in Newnan
A professor of Old Testament at Emory’s Candler School of Theology and also the Graduate Division of Religion will give a talk in Newnan on March 22. “The Bible and
Newnan actors tackle Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’
What if all the favorite childhood fairy tales became one jumbled, mixed-up tale complete with music written by a Broadway genius? That idea will come to life on a Newnan
Bernadette Boyce is February ‘New Neighbor’
The Fayette County/Coweta County New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) recently announced the New Neighbor of the Month for February. Bernadette Boyce is the New Neighbor of the Month. She has lived in
Tourism is bringing millions to Coweta
The movie and television industry continues to add to the local economy. Coweta County Event Services Director Tray Baggarly recently gave the Coweta County Commission an update of impact the
STAR students, teachers named in Coweta
The Coweta County School System has named its STAR student and teachers, with Newnan High School senior Sarah Chapman named as the 2015 Coweta County STAR student. Chapman was named
Fly-in is set
The 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War was celebrated on March 10 with activities at Newnan High School that included classroom lessons and an evening commemoration ceremony by a decorated
Newnan dealership supporting Sharpsburg Youth Baseball
The SouthTowne General Motors Superstore in Newnan is joining forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide the Sharpsburg Youth Baseball League with new equipment, free instructional clinics,
Newnan dealership supporting Sharpsburg Youth Baseball
The SouthTowne General Motors Superstore in Newnan is joining forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide the Sharpsburg Youth Baseball League with new equipment, free instructional clinics,
Chance awarded Golden Eagle for service
Former State Sen. Ronnie Chance recently received the 2015 Fayette County Golden Eagle award from the Flint River Council Boy Scouts of America for his public service to the greater Fayette
Newnan readies for free Palm Sunday concert at Wadsworth Auditorium
Two ensembles from the University of West Georgia Department of Music will perform for Newnan residents on Palm Sunday, March 29. The free concert will be presented in the Charles Wadsworth
Piedmont Newnan kicks off ‘Walk with Doc’
Piedmont Newnan Hospital is kicking off another season of “Walk with a Doc” starting with a physician who can offer plenty of advice as allergy season begins. All members of