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Stewart finished 11th grade at Warner
Published in Local
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.
Hwy. 34 Bypass: Another six months needed to complete widening job
Published in Local
Approximately six more months are needed for the completion of the widening of the Highway 34 Bypass/ Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard between Bullsboro Drive and Carrollton Highway/Temple Avenue, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Proposed legislation aimed toward curbing metal thefts
Published in Local
Legislation moving through the Georgia Senate designed to curb metal thefts will add extensive regulations and requirements to the "secondary metals recycling industry."
Smart Lunch, Smart Kid seeks to feed youngsters
Published in Local
Smart Lunch -- Smart Kid.
What do you do when severe weather strikes?
Published in Local
(Editor's Note: Today The Newnan Times-Herald begins a week-long series in conjunction with Georgia's Severe Weather Awareness Week. Coweta Emergency Management has provided preparedness information in key subject areas: Today - Family Preparedness; Tuesday - Thunderstorm Safety; Wednesday - Tornado Safety; Thursday - Lightning Safety; Friday - Flooding.
'If this is what politics has come to in Georgia, then this is a sad day'
Published in Opinion
(Editor's note: Today's guest editorial is from the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.)
Commission to hear plan to fix railroad crossing at Walt Sanders
Published in Local
A proposal to move forward with improving one of the railroad crossings at Walt Sanders Road and U.S. 29 North is on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting of the Coweta County Board of Commissioners.
Families should have plan in event of severe weather
Published in Local
Being prepared -- especially for families -- is the key to facing natural disasters.
Sports Digest: Northgate's Askey continues push 3rd straight state title
Published in Sports
Northgate wrestling coach Adrian Anderson pressed his lineup hard this week in practice, knowing the effort it would take to advance out of last weekend's Area 3-AAAA traditional tournament.
Randy Travis arrested for public intoxication
Published in HotStory
SANGER, Texas (AP) -- Country singer Randy Travis has apologized after being arrested on a charge of public intoxication outside a North Texas church.
Braves unveil another alternate home uniform
Published in Sports
ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron recognized the look. Just not the feel.
Man accidentally shoots self at Savannah gun show
Published in HotStory
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- Authorities say a Rincon man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Savannah gun show.
Honor Roll: White Oak Elementary School
Published in Education
White Oak Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period.
US, Australian filmmakers die in helicopter crash
Published in HotStory
SYDNEY (AP) -- Award-winning American cinematographer Mike deGruy and Australian television writer-producer Andrew Wight have died in a helicopter crash in eastern Australia, their employer National Geographic said Sunday.
February is fun for families
Published in Close-up
February is all about fun for families. There are plenty of ways for families to spend time together including the following area events:
Focus on the Family: Husband concerned about wife's contact with exes
Published in Close-up
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
Published in Close-up
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.
Honor Roll: Northside Elementary School
Published in Education
Northside Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period.
NBA: Nash has 24 points, leads Suns past Hawks
Published in Sports
ATLANTA (AP) — On the eve of his 38th birthday, Steve Nash showed he can still control a game.
Honor Roll: Western Elementary School
Published in Education
Western Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period.
Honor Roll: Thomas Crossroads Elementary School
Published in Education
Thomas Crossroads Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period.
Dave Grohl fighting for rock at the Grammys
Published in HotStory
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- When Dave Grohl started in the music business, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars were tots; Rihanna and Adele weren't even born.
NBC broadcasts Super Bowl with pomp, promotion
Published in HotStory
NEW YORK (AP) -- Clint Eastwood's patriotic pep talk about "halftime in America" might just as well have applied to NBC.
Dr. Oz's health effort nets 1 million participants
Published in HotStory
NEW YORK (AP) -- Television already has "The Biggest Loser." Dr. Mehmet Oz is looking for the biggest number of losers.
Fans bet $94M on Super Bowl at Nevada casinos
Published in HotStory
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Sports fans bet $93.9 million at Nevada casinos on Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots, the most wagered in the past decade.
