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Colin and Samantha DePriest cross the finish line of a past race to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research.

Family and friends running to find cure for Cystic Fibrosis

Posted February 07 | 6:20 AM

Colin DePriest of Newnan is just three years old yet already knows that daily inhaled treatments are just part of his routine.

Health Happenings in Coweta

Posted 2/7/2012

Below is a list of various services and meetings offered in and around Coweta.

Military Notes: Smith earns degree, Davis graduates from basic training

Posted 2/7/2012

In recent ceremonies at North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

Senior Living: Centers offer weekly, daily programs

Posted 2/7/2012

The Tommy Thompson Senior Center in Newnan offers daily activities from exercise programs to crafts. The center is located at 29 Hospital Rd. in Newnan. For details, call 770-683-8600. The activities this week include Wii Wednesday, gospel singing on Thursday, and a black history program on Friday.

Stewart finished 11th grade at Warner

Posted 2/6/2012

During Henri Jean Stewart's time at Howard Warner School in Newnan "high-tech" educational aids topped out at a fresh piece of chalk for the chalkboard, but Stewart says the lack of technology didn't dull the desire to learn.

Focus on the Family: Husband concerned about wife's contact with exes

Posted 2/6/2012

Q: How do I deal with my wife's continuing relationships with her ex-boyfriends? We have been married two years and she still likes to communicate with them. I trust my wife, but I don't understand why she feels the need to keep reaching out to them.

Mini-grant helps child car seat coalition

Posted 2/6/2012

The Coweta County Health Department has received the 2012 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Program - Office of Injury Prevention.

February is fun for families

Posted 2/6/2012

February is all about fun for families. There are plenty of ways for families to spend time together including the following area events:

Car Guys Charity Cruise series to continue in 2012

Posted 2/7/2012

The Car Guys Charity Cruise series of shows will begin its third season in the Junction Lanes location in Newnan this spring.

Special Olympics: Cowetan named Georgia's Female Athlete of the Year

Posted 2/5/2012

East Coweta High School sophomore Montana Bush has been named Georgia Special Olympics Female Athlete of the Year.

Around town: Blood drives scheduled

Posted 2/5/2012

Coweta donors have several opportunities to give blood at Red Cross drives this month:

Corps of Cadets members receive commissions

Posted 2/5/2012

In ceremonies held Dec. 10, 2011 at North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

Free dental screenings for children, ages 2-14, Feb. 25

Posted 2/5/2012

The LaGrange Chapter of Links, Inc. will have a free children's dental screening in Newnan this month. "Brush up Your Smile" will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 in the parking lot of the Golden Corral restaurant on Bullsboro Dr. in Newnan.