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: 22
- Not Sure: 8
- No: 5
- Don't Care: 7
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5-year-old wants Christmas cards
Published in Local
Noah Scott Biorkman lives in Michigan, but his Christmas wish has made it to Coweta County -- and around the world.
Sick boy's request sounds similar to Shergold hoax
Published in Local
When Michelle Foster heard about Noah Biorkman's wish for Christmas cards, she immediately thought about a movie about a British lad named Craig Shergold.
MLK to test Newnan's perfect record
Published in Sports
The Newnan Cougars advanced to the second round of the state Class AAAAA playoffs for the third time in three years with their 28-9 win over Valdosta at Drake Stadium last Friday in the opening round of the post season.
A Better Way Ministries makes move to Senoia
Published in Local
A Better Way Ministries has been making big changes in men's lives for four years now; a move to Senoia is hoped to help even more people.
Health Department again runs out of H1N1 vaccine
Published in Local
The recent shipment of 200 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine is now gone, the Coweta County Health Department reports.
Betty C. Duffey
Published in Obits
Betty C. Duffey
High school coaches under pressure to win
Published in Sports
Prior to the 2008 high school football season in Georgia, there were almost 80 vacancies for head coaching positions for one reason or another.
Mary Stallings Askew Clark
Published in Obits
Mary Stallings Askew Clark
Mrs. Miriam Castillo Adan
Published in Obits
Mrs. Miriam Castillo Adan
Be aware there are increased patrols on roadways
Published in Opinion
We all need to be at our safety best when driving this month. An intensive statewide "Click It Or Ticket" campaign began across Georgia on Monday.
Boxes arriving at Unity Baptist
Published in Local
Monday morning, Operation Christmas Child volunteers gathered once again at the Unity Baptist Church multi-purpose building to collect boxes from individuals, churches and organizations.
Loss to Vikings tough for EC coaches, players
Published in Sports
The look on the faces of many players and coaches for the East Coweta Indians told the story Friday night at A.B. Martin Stadium in Valdosta after the Lowndes Vikings ended EC's season with a 52-14 victory in the first round of the AAAAA state playoffs.
East Coweta Band to march in Children's Healthcare parade
Published in Local
The East Coweta High School Band, as well as the Newnan High Marching Cats high school band, will march in the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta parade.
Nursing students profiles
Published in Opinion
We are students at the University of West Georgia School of Nursing Newnan program and would like to offer two generational perspectives.
Sen. Seabaugh to talk budget with educators
Published in Local
Sen. Mitch Seabaugh will be talking to educators Thursday evening about the state budget, and what the future holds for education.
Police: Would-be Seattle ninja impaled on fence
Published in HotStory
SEATTLE (AP) -- Seattle police say a man who thought he was ninja was impaled on a metal fence when he tried to leap over it. An officer who was looking for an assault victim nearby Monday night heard the man screaming for help. Police supported him to prevent further injuries until medics arrived and took him to a hospital, where he was in serious condition in intensive care on Tuesday.
Turkey on NJ Turnpike causes havoc
Published in HotStory
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Authorities have stopped trying to capture a wild turkey that calls Interchange 14B on the New Jersey Turnpike home. The bird has been causing havoc for toll collectors and motorists as it runs across toll booths, plays in traffic, and sits atop toll collectors' parked cars.
'Blair Witch' thieves prompt new signs in Md. town
Published in HotStory
BURKITTSVILLE, Md. (AP) -- The small Maryland town where "The Blair Witch Project" was set has some new welcome signs. Please don't steal them.
State's case-management approach scores some health-insurance savings
Published in Opinion/Op-ed
Figures released Thursday show Georgia taxpayers saved between $123 million and $140 million in the last fiscal year because of the state's own health-care reform of sorts.
Sound Off
Published in Opinion
PROPER TRAINING NEEDED: Are 16 year old drivers allowed to carry passengers? Don't blame an intersection for the inadequacies of driver training and experience. Parents need to learn to not turn over keys to a lethal weapon without ensuring proper training.