Huge industrial center on next week’s agenda
A public hearing on what is proposed to be a behemoth industrial development off Interstate 85 and U.S.Highway 29 southeast of Newnan will be held Feb. 3 at the meeting […]
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Entertainment, Newnan
Centre for Performing & Visual Arts sets schedule
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts in Newnan has announced several upcoming performances. The schedule includes the following: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. To Kill a Mocking Bird A
Coweta County, Entertainment
Southside STEAM Expo is coming
The 2nd Annual Southside STEAM Expo is set for March this year and will be part of the week-long Atlanta Science Festival founded by Emory University, Georgia Tech and the
Coweta County
Board of Eduction OKs school calendar for next two years
The Coweta County Board of Education at the Jan. 13 meeting adopted the school calendars that will be used for the next two school years beginning in the 2015-2016 school
Community, Coweta County
Stephens to head up EMC
Newnan native Chris Stephens was recently named president and CEO of the Coweta-Fayette EMC. Stephens has been in the job on an interim status since October, but the Board of
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Commission recognizes foundation
The Coweta County Commission on Jan. 22 proclaimed February as Coweta Community Foundation Month as a way of recognizing the far-reaching efforts and actions of the organization. The Coweta Community
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A big thanks
Mel Hayden, right, accepted a proclamation from Coweta County Commission Chairman Tim Lassetter designating Jan. 21 as “Kiwanis International Day.” Photo/Ben Nelms.
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Clubs get a second look
Definitions and conditional uses for private hunting and fishing clubs were amended by the Coweta County Commission on Jan. 22. While the general regulations in the ordinance did not change,
Senoia
Senoia police make identity theft arrest
A Woodstock resident and former health insurance broker has been charged with identity fraud after attempting to register credit cards in the name of a Senoia resident who was a
Coweta County
Merriman picked for new post at chamber
Newnan-Coweta County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Leslie Merriman has been named the new Director of Strategic Growth with the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce. “We are thrilled to have Leslie
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Get intimate view of Dunaway restoration
The story of Newnan’s Dunaway Gardens is nearly as delightful as the gardens themselves and will be shared from an intimate point of view by one of those responsible for
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Northgate High student arrested for making bomb threat
A Northgate High School student was arrested on felony charges Jan. 28 in connection with a bomb threat he made earlier in the day after being suspended from school. Brandon
Coweta County, Entertainment
Photography contest focuses on nature
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society is accepting entries to its photography competition, “Simple Pleasures: The Nature Show.” The spring competition is open to beginning, amateur and professional photographers who are 18-years-old
Entertainment, Newnan
Newnan chosen to host Navy Concert Band
Newnan has been selected as one of 32 cities in six states to host a performance of the United States Navy Band during its 2015 spring tour. The U.S. Navy
Community, Senoia
Accomplish it all at Senoia United Methodist Church
Give blood to save lives, donate food to sustain the needy, and have lunch all in one stop at the Senoia United Methodist Church. The church and the Senoia Optimist
Church, Sharpsburg
Line Creek Baptist to host Jubalheirs in concert Friday
Line Creek Baptist Church will host The Jubalheirs in concert Friday, Jan. 30, at 4 and 7 p.m., at the church on Bob Smith Road in Sharpsburg. Jubalheirs is a
Church, Sharpsburg
Christian band to perform at SDA church
OBB, a contemporary Christian band, will perform at Peachtree City Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance (groups of 10
Coweta County
Northgate High evacuated after bomb threat
Update: Northgate High was given an all-clear after the bomb threat, with the first bus loads of staff and students returning to the school at 1 p.m. Original story: Northgate
Entertainment, Newnan
‘Songman’ pays tribute to John Denver
James Sennett, “The Songman,” will perform John Denver classics in Newnan on Feb. 6. Sennett bills the night as “a celebration of the work of this iconic musician who was
Community, Newnan
Habitat receives $45,000 for Newnan home
Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity has been awarded $45,000 from Thrivent Financial. The money will fund construction of a house in Newnan and supports the “Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity”
Community, Coweta County
Coweta author earns praise from reviewer
“Maiden of Death,” a new book by Coweta County resident Lenny Fultz, was recently reviewed by blogger Forrest W. Schultz, who calls the book “classic fantasy at its best.” According
Community, Coweta County
Suicide prevention workshop set for March
The Newnan First United Methodist Church is hosting the “Third Annual I Will Intervene Challenge” on March 23. The one-day suicide prevention workshop is open to all and offers continuing
Community, Coweta County
Spend summer break volunteering
The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for the hospital’s 2015 Summer Youth Volunteer Program. High school students who will be 14 to 18-years-old by April 18 are eligible
Community, Coweta County
‘Couponing 101’ will save some cash
The Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity is hosting a free class that many savvy shoppers might want to attend — “Couponing 101.” It is designed to help shoppers learn how to
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County employee artwork display is first in new gallery
Coweta County will begin featuring artwork in the main entrance of the Administration Building on Feb. 2. The display will be known as Coweta Arts and will begin by featuring
Community, Newnan
Habitat helps family achieve New Year’s goal
The Sandoval family has a new home for the New Year thanks to the Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity. Angela Sandoval and her family achieved their New Year’s goal by partnering
Lifestyle, Newnan
Run for angels in Newnan
Newnan’s annual “Run for Angels and Chicken Q” is scheduled for Feb.7 with the run beginning at 8 a.m. and the eating at 11 a.m. The fun begins and ends
Community, Coweta County
East Coweta band planning reunion
Alumni of the award-winning East Coweta High School Marching Band are organizing a band reunion for all classes this summer in honor of the late band director Tam H. Easterwood,
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‘Yes’ vote by the county means no senior village
Plans for a proposed senior village on 68 acres along Ga. Highway 34 and Fischer Road in east Coweta County were presented Jan. 22 to the Coweta County Commission. When
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Northgate student gets up close view of holiday celebration
Northgate High School student Kevin Cheng was chosen to participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Service held Jan. 19 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. A senior and
Coweta County
Spelling champ crowned
A fifth grade student at Welch Elementary School won the Coweta County School System’s district-wide Spelling Bee held Jan. 12 at the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts on Monday.
Senoia
Armed robber nabbed
A Senoia man was charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault on Jan. 22 after pulling a knife on a clerk at Crook’s Hit n Run convenience store. Senoia police
Community, Coweta County
Family is home for Christmas
The Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity was able to help one family be home for Christmas when they were able to move into a house of their own before the holiday.
Community, Palmetto
Furgerson completes combat training
Army Pvt. Joshua M. Furgerson has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, GA. During the nine-week training period, Furgerson received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship