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Six suspects face drug charges
Published in Local
Six suspects were apprehended by authorities Thursday evening on a variety of drug charges.
Newnan leaves Valdosta in the past
Published in Sports
The Newnan Cougars, coming from behind in the second half for the second straight week, took a chink out of Region 1-AAAAA's armor in Drake Stadium Friday night with a 28-9 win over Valdosta in the first round of the state Class AAAAA playoffs.
Suspect flees after struggle with police
Published in Local
Newnan Police spent about an hour searching behind homes on the west side of Jackson Street near the Coweta Health Department Friday for a suspect who struggled with an officer in the middle of Jackson Street and fled on foot.
Arrest Log for 11/14/2009
Published in Arrests
Nov. 5
Newnan leaves storied Wildcat program in dust
Published in Local
Newnan senior Jamal Ransby reaches the end zone after finishing off a touchdown catch from quarterback Lendell Arnold late in the third quarter of Friday’s 28-9 victory over Valdosta in Friday’s Class AAAAA first-round state playoff game at Drake Stadium.
Bell named president at Bank of Coweta
Published in Local
Anne B. Bell, a 35-year employee of Bank of Coweta, has been selected as the new president and chief operating officer of the bank.
Indians run out of steam at Lowndes
Published in Sports
VALDOSTA -- The No. 3 state-ranked Lowndes Vikings broke open a close game by scoring 35 unanswered points Friday night to defeat the East Coweta Indians 52-14 in their first round matchup of the AAAAA state playoffs at A.B. Miller Stadium.
Neighbors turn out to oppose rezoning near Hwy. 16/54
Published in Local
A large crowd filled the Coweta County Commission chambers Thursday night for the public hearings on two Turin/ Sharpsburg area rezoning proposals.
'Twist's' Chubby Checker judge for Newnan car show
Published in Local
A car show to benefit the Adopt A Soldier program will be held in downtown Newnan on Nov. 22 -- and famed singer Chubby Checker will be a guest judge.
Mr. George Madison Wilkerson
Published in Obits
Mr. George Madison Wilkerson
Candlewood residents oppose Hwy. 154 rezoning request
Published in Local
Residents of the Candlewood subdivision on Ga. Hwy. 154 were out in full force Thursday to oppose a commercial rezoning request that would put a grocery store in their back yards.
Heavy rains push wastewater treatment by Newnan Utilities
Published in Local
Unusually heavy rainfall has filled Newnan's reservoirs, but it also created some unforeseen complications.
Newnan Utilities trying to cut expenses
Published in Local
In the face of "revenue challenges," Newnan Utilities has proposed a slim budget for 2010.
Deaths published on 11/14/2009
Published in Obits
Margaret Colton, 56, of Hogansville, Ga., died Nov. 7, 2009. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Grantville, Ga. Visitation is Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sewell Mortuary, Grantville, Ga.
Rally promoted hatred, racism
Published in Opinion
We as Americans have a right to free speech, but we also have a democracy.
Seabaugh will seek advice of teachers on future budget cuts
Published in Opinion
This week, state officials announced Georgia's revenue collections for October were down 17.8 percent -- or more than $246 million -- from the same month a year ago. This continuing decline in revenue clearly shows the state's budget crisis is nowhere near being over.
Governor candidate Eric Johnson makes stop in Newnan
Published in Local
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Johnson was in town Friday, and spoke about his voucher plans to the Newnan Rotary Club.
Obama could win on 'Dancing'
Published in Opinion
I have come to the conclusion that if the Obama administration entered "Dancing with the Stars" it could probably win.
It's good to call a house your own
Published in Opinion
During this season of intense leaf-raking, which I prefer to call a national emergency, I am once again reminded that occasionally there are advantages to renting instead of owning a home.
Tony Bell is Senoia 'Optimist of the Year'
Published in Close-up
The Optimist Club of Senoia recently announced its "Optimist of the Year" award for the 2008-2009 administrative year that ended Sept. 30.
Sound Off
Published in Opinion
KIDS CAN PRAY: Kids can pray all they like in school, so long as it doesn't interfere with school. It is the school that can't promote prayer. If kids were so interested in prayer, they would do it on their own and not at the prompting of others.