Friday, November 21, 2008
Quick Poll
Who will win tonight's GHSA State AAAAA Football Playoff game?
- Newnan: 66
- Tift County: 14
Total Votes:
Newnan Notes
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In our ongoing support of the Metro Atlanta "Clean Water Campaign," the Engineering Department would like to remind everyone that during this time of year, when all the leaves are falling, it is important to bag your leaves and not pile the leaves on the road or on the storm drains. By bagging your leaves you can help prevent clogging our storm drains, prevent flooding, prevent harming the aquatic and biological life and help in keeping our streets clean.
Extension Service in new building
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After spending three years in a trailer -- albeit a large, nice one -- Coweta's Cooperative Extension Service has moved into its new building.
Moreland tourism push is on
Published in Local
"What a wonderful treasure!"
Bonnell celebrates safety record
Published in Local
Two years, accident-free? At a heavy industrial facility like an aluminum extrusion plant? Can't happen?
'Best Value in Government' panel scrutinizes spending
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The Best Value in Government Task Force, chaired by Coweta's Sen. Mitch Seabaugh, R-Sharpsburg, has been hearing from state agencies and departments to try to find the most efficient, and effective way, of operating state government.
Appointments on commission agenda Tuesday
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Appointments to boards and authorities are on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting of the Coweta County Board of Commissioners.
Army Corps to let more water stay in Lake Lanier through April
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A decision announced Friday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will allow more water to stay in Lake Lanier through April.
Pastor's Corner: Who is the Antichrist?
Published in Religion
The Bible speaks about a coming man who will be against Jesus Christ (1 John 2:18).
Not my choice, but my President
Published in Opinion
I cried Nov. 4 as the results began to come in for our presidential election; however, I didn't cry for the same reason millions of other Americans cried. I cried because I was so opposed to Barack Obama being the next President and not because of the color of his skin. I truly disagreed with him ideologically. You let Herman Cain run, and I'm voting for him. I agree with him ideologically.
Seen any persimmon wine?
Published in Opinion
While there must be an abundance of persimmon trees, I don't recall seeing any lately. Maybe it's because I don't walk in the woods as much these days.
Breakfast with Clergy held at St. George Catholic Church
Published in Religion
Ten young men from St. George Catholic Church got a tasty breakfast and a taste of what life is like for priests at the annual Breakfast with the Clergy, vocations awareness morning.
Methodist church youth choir selling fruit
Published in Religion
The Youth Choir from First United Methodist Church of Newnan is selling fruit again this year.
Gillespie's final sermon at Ebenezer set for Nov. 23
Published in Religion
Dr. Richard T. Gillespie will deliver his final sermon as pastor of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Hogansville on Nov. 23.
Blood donors have chance to win shopping spree
Published in Religion
Each time a blood donor gives the gift of life, he or she gets something back -- the knowledge that in taking the time to donate one unit of blood, they may have saved up to three lives.
Sound Off
Published in Opinion
CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP: Our new president was not elected because of the color of his skin but because of the content of his character and his willingness to provide leadership needed to return our country to a true America.