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With Georgia's Powerball Jackpot at $250 million for its drawing tonight, will you buy a lottery ticket today?
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A New Piedmont Newnan: Women's services prepared for more births
Published in Local
(Editor's note: This is the fifth installment in a weekly series on Piedmont Newnan Hospital's new facility on Poplar Road leading up to the opening this spring.)
10th Annual Run for Angels: Event bigger, better than ever
Published in Local
If this event gets any bigger, participants may have to assemble at Drake Stadium instead of the Parish House at Newnan First United Methodist Church.
Education Notes: Phi Delta Kappa scholarship available to future educators
Published in Education
The McIntosh Trail Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International is accepting scholarship applications through March 1.
Special Olympics: Cowetan named Georgia's Female Athlete of the Year
Published in Local
East Coweta High School sophomore Montana Bush has been named Georgia Special Olympics Female Athlete of the Year.
Around town: Blood drives scheduled
Published in Close-up
Coweta donors have several opportunities to give blood at Red Cross drives this month:
10 headed to jail: Cell phones, community service don't mix
Published in Local
Do not bring your cell phone when you are reporting for court-ordered community service.
Area 2-AAAAA: Cougars capture title, send 13 to state
Published in Sports
Newnan head wrestling coach Tom Everett had trouble containing his emotions at the end of Saturday's Area 2-AAAAA meet at East Coweta High School.
Hospital bringing new physicians, medical practices
Published in Local
A new hospital generates a buzz in its hometown, but it also generates heightened interest within the area's medical community.
Montana's mom tells her story of an autisic child
Published in Local
(Editor's note: The following was written by the mother of Coweta County student-athlete Montana Bush in November 2011. Montana Bush was recently named Female Athlete of the Year by Special Olympics of Georgia.)
Arrest Log for 2/5/2012
Published in Arrests
Jan. 26:
Mr. William 'Paul' Anderson Jr.
Published in Obits
Mr. William 'Paul' Anderson Jr.
Alec McNaughton murder case appeal hearing Monday
Published in Local
On Aug. 10, 2010, Coweta's Alec McNaughton was sentenced to life plus 20 years in prison after being found guilty of malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault in the Feb. 15, 2009, slaying of his wife, Cathy Mendenhall McNaughton, at the couple's north Coweta home.
Mr. Alvan Arnall
Published in Obits
Mr. Alvan Arnall
Mrs. Sophia Stephens Camp
Published in Obits
Mrs. Sophia Stephens Camp
Column: Study skills vital to a student's college success
Published in Education
The high school years of every student's life are vital in preparing them for college. Study skills, learning skills, working skills, classes taken, lessons learned, and healthy life habits are vital in shaping the minds of teenagers entering high school to leave to go to college as adults. But how much are future college students really prepared for once they receive their diploma and take their first steps into the real world?
Honor Roll: Willis Road Elementary School
Published in Education
Willis Road Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period.
Business Briefs: Josette Remotigue joins Youth Villages
Published in Local
Josette Remotigue of Newnan has joined Youth Villages as a teacher/counselor at the Youth Villages-Inner Harbour Campus in Douglasville, which provides residential treatment services for children with emotional, behavioral and mental health issues.
We have a big appetite for Super Bowl Sunday
Published in Opinion
Today is Super Bowl Sunday. The game kicks off around 6:30 p.m., but for millions the entire day will revolve around Super Bowl activities. No other sporting event captures the attention of Americans as this professional football championship game.
Car Guys Charity Cruise series to continue in 2012
Published in Close-up
The Car Guys Charity Cruise series of shows will begin its third season in the Junction Lanes location in Newnan this spring.
Honor Roll: Trinity Christian School
Published in Education
Trinity Christian School has announced its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period.
Military Notes: Simmons graduates from basic infantry training at Fort Benning
Published in Close-up
Army National Guard Spec. Ryan J. Simmons has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus.
Mass. boxer on '05 reality TV show dies
Published in HotStory
HAVERHILL, Mass. (AP) -- A boxer who appeared on the 2005 reality TV show "The Contender" has died after being struck by a Massachusetts commuter train while he was walking along the tracks.
'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors
Published in HotStory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.
Arlington Christian students compete in Future Cities event
Published in Education
In the future, where will we live? What fuel will we use? How can we sustain the population?
GYSTC Explorers finish with highest score of their season
Published in Education
With its highest score of the season, the GYSTC Explorers robotics team finished 11th overall at the state First Lego League tournament last weekend on the Georgia Tech campus.
