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Undercover operation leads to four drug arrests in Senoia
Published in Local
An ongoing Coweta Sheriff's Office undercover operation has led to the arrest of four individuals on numerous drug charges, including selling of cocaine at a Senoia residence.
14-year-old charged with felony drug possession at school
Published in Local
A 14-year-old student was arrested Friday at Arnall Middle School on felony drug possession charges, according to a Coweta County Sheriff's Office report.
Big Band music to inspire dancers at Cornerstone social
Published in Religion
Valentine's is the season of love, and several churches are planning events with a Valentine's theme -- including a dance with Big Band music and a romantic ambiance at Cornerstone United Methodist Church.
Betty Brown
Published in Obits
Betty Brown
Drake Stadium update: Construction on schedule for May 18 completion
Published in Local
Structural steel installation for Drake Stadium's press box is nearly finished, and the projected completion date of May 18 for the entire stadium upgrade is well within grasp, according to Coweta County School System Facilities Director Ronnie Cheek.
Smith: Lobbyists not an influence
Published in Local
This year's committee dinner for the state House Natural Resources and Environment Committee has become controversial.
East Broad to be closed at railroad
Published in Local
East Broad Street at the railroad crossing in downtown Newnan is expected to be closed for about two days later this month for railroad track maintenance.
Prep Basketball: Lady Indians continue to improve, down Newnan
Published in Sports
The 2011-12 season won't go down as one of the most successful in the history of East Coweta Lady Indians basketball. There have heartbreaking losses and frustrating moments this winter.
Pastor's Corner: Part 2 – Is Calvinism biblical?
Published in Religion
Is Calvinism biblical? Does TULIP reflect the message and mission of God? John Calvin (1509-1564) taught infant baptism, presbyterial polity, the linkage of church and state, and the state's punishment of dissident believers.
Deaths published on 2/4/2012
Published in Obits
• Betty Brown died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, GA.
Smokey Road Middle School celebrates Black History Month
Published in Local
Poetry, music, dance and a museum full of influential world citizens highlighted Smokey Road Middle School's Black History program Friday.
U.S. House passes bills to improve budget process
Published in Local
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at updating and improving the federal budget process, reports Congressman Lynn Westmoreland, R-Ga. Third District.
Prep Basketball: Newnan takes charge, dominates East Coweta
Published in Sports
In a season full of struggles and disappointing finishes for Newnan's boys basketball team, it certainly felt good Friday for the Cougars to make their closest rivals suffer. Especially after being dealt a loss to East Coweta earlier this year.
Open house Tuesday for proposed roundabout in Spalding
Published in Local
The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a public informational open house meeting to discuss a proposal to construct a roundabout at the existing four-way intersection of State Route 16 and Old State Route 85 Connector/Hollonville Road.
Big Give to benefit Red Cross, Backpack Buddies
Published in Local
If 20 minutes of your time and one pint of blood could save your sibling's life, would you give it?
Coweta-area Church Activities for week beginning Feb. 4
Published in Religion
Listed below are various events, meetings and services for Coweta-area churches for the week beginning Saturday, Feb. 4.
Readers' comments on effectiveness of state agencies
Published in Opinion
Editor's note: Here is a sampling of readers' comments about our Wednesday editorial: "We like the idea of reviewing effectiveness of state agencies." This editorial pertained to Senate Bill 223, which, if approved, would give state agencies an expiration date unless they are renewed by legislation. The comments were posted on times-herald.com.
Voter registration deadline for primary Monday
Published in Local
Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the March 6 presidential primary, which also includes the county-wide referendum on the extension of Coweta's one-percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and Sunday alcohol sales referenda in Sharpsburg and Haralson.
Motorcycle club organizes at Cathedral of Christ the King
Published in Religion
The Warriors Motorcycle Club has been formed at the Cathedral of Christ the King near Sharpsburg.
Are we losing this great Republic?
Published in Opinion
Lyndon Johnson introduced the Great Society to America. I guess he thought he was doing the right thing, but time has proven that his ideas for a better America with better people was a total and complete failure.
MS Basketball: Heritage School boys to play for title
Published in Sports
The Heritage School's undefeated boys middle school team is a victory away from a MAC league championship today.
MS Basketball: Lee teams finish as No. 1 seeds
Published in Sports
Both Lee Middle School basketball teams will enter next week's Coweta County Middle School Athletic League playoffs as the tournament's No. 1 seeds.
Judge allows `Sister Wives' suit to proceed
Published in HotStory
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A federal judge has ruled there's sufficient evidence to allow a polygamous family made famous by a reality TV show to pursue a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Utah's bigamy law.
Prep Basketball: Heritage School boys edge Flint River
Published in Sports
Kyle Kimsey hit a clutch 3-pointer after a huge lead went awry for The Heritage School's boys basketball team and Garrett Jones connected on consecutive free throws with nine seconds to play as the Hawks held off Flint River Academy for a 54-52 victory to close its Region 4-AA regular season schedule.
UGA: Golden scores 16 as Tennessee beats Georgia 73-62
Published in Sports
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Trae Golden came off the bench for the first time this season and scored 16 points to lead Tennessee in a 73-62 win against Georgia on Saturday night.
