Quick Poll
Do you think Sarah Palin will be using her book tour to gauge a pulse of America in order to launch a run for U.S. President in 2012?
- Yes: 33
- Not Sure: 10
- No: 7
- Don't Care: 9
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Rash of thefts reported at Coweta schools
Published in Local
Employees of the Coweta County School System have been advised to be careful with their personal property after thefts were reported at six schools in two days this week.
Arrest Log for 11/15/2009
Published in Arrests
Nov. 8
Plaintiffs say Coweta Community Foundation must return 'improper' donations
Published in Local
Mediation between the parties involved in the tug-of-war over the multi-million dollar estate of Edgar B. Hollis has been unsuccessful.
Mr. John Powell "JP" Smith
Published in Obits
Mr. John Powell "JP" Smith
Mr. George Henry Coursey
Published in Obits
Mr. George Henry Coursey
Future Palmetto water source in jeopardy
Published in Local
A future water source for the city of Palmetto is in jeopardy following a Friday ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Thrash that effectively halts land acquisition and construction of a major south Fulton County reservoir designed to supply water to Palmetto, Fairburn and Union City.
Deaths published on 11/15/2009
Published in Obits
George Henry Coursey, 77, of Newnan, died at Piedmont Newnan Hospital on November 13, 2009. Funeral services will be held today, November 15, at 2 p.m. at the Higgins Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in College Park. The family received friends at the funeral home on Saturday.
Mr. Samuel Walker Freeman Jr.
Published in Obits
Mr. Samuel Walker Freeman Jr.
NPD goes high-tech in effort to find missing persons
Published in Local
The Newnan Police Department now has a high- tech way to search for missing persons.
Operation Christmas Child drive starts on Monday
Published in Local
Volunteers will be at Unity Baptist Church's multi-purpose building Monday morning -- starting a week of collecting Operation Christmas Child boxes.
State school chief talks about education during Coweta visit
Published in Local
Kathy Cox has been the State School Superintendent in Georgia since 2003. Saturday, she asked for support from the Coweta Republican Party as she seeks reelection.
Santa won't be delivering a completed Interstate 85 because of all the rain
Published in Opinion
The recent heavy rains caused flooding in some areas. They also caused delays in outdoor work projects. Late last week, the Georgia DOT confirmed heavy rains have delayed construction on Interstate 85 in Coweta County.
Sharpsburg cats eye-catching breed
Published in Local
The finest and fanciest felines in the world will be converging on College Park next weekend, and several hairless wonders from Sharpsburg will be among them.
County property taxes due Dec. 1
Published in Local
Coweta County Tax Commissioner Tommy Ferrell reminds taxpayers that 2009 state, county and school property taxes are due Dec. 1.
Creating tradition better than toting it around
Published in Sports
There's an old saying in football that says tradition is worth seven points every time you step on the field.
Daniels, Garmany top All-County selections
Published in Sports
The 2009 high school softball season saw three teams with a lot of youth and desire make runs to the state playoffs with the hope of postseason rewards.
Newnan Notes
Published in Local
The Newnan Fire Department would like to share a tip on winter fire safety. Every fireplace should have a sturdy screen across the front to prevent embers from flying or logs from rolling out.
South Metro has 'shared opportunities' for development
Published in Local
A joint Coweta-Fayette-Meriwether Development Authority is looking at ways to pool resources and market the South Metro region cooperatively -- particularly in light of new developments such as the Kia car manufacturing plant in West Point.
Overdue library books returned half century later
Published in HotStory
PHOENIX (AP) -- A high school librarian in Phoenix says a former student at the school returned two overdue books checked out 51 years ago along with a $1,000 money order to cover the fines.
Business briefs
Published in Business
United Bank announced this week that William Conoly has joined the bank as vice-president and commercial lender in Newnan.
College, Career, Community Night Nov. 19 at Newnan High
Published in Education
Newnan High School will host the annual College, Career and Community Night for all Coweta high school students Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Coweta residents reflect as 'Sesame Street' turns 40
Published in Education
The PBS children's show "Sesame Steet" turned 40 this month.
Time for serious business
Published in Opinion/Op-ed
Nothing like Mother Nature to remind you what's important. I got a memo from the old girl just this morning.
Wedding chapel on wheels
Published in Opinion/Op-ed
Couples wanting to get married in a hurry have found the answer in Illinois. It's a wedding chapel on wheels.
Sound Off
Published in Opinion
BUSH RAN UP DEBT: It is very important to be concerned about the debt of the country, but I also believe it is important to be honest when the debt is discussed. The Bush administration ran up 87 percent of the debt we owe.