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Famed airmen visit Northgate; Students learn 'Red Tails' more than a movie
Published in Local
History walked and talked in the Northgate High School gym Tuesday morning, as Tuskegee Airmen who served and protected the United States in wartime and Tuskegee Airmen who honor and preserve their predecessors' legacy spoke at the school's Black History Month program.
Lady Cougars shine on Senior Night with win over M.L. King
Published in Sports
Victories haven't come easy for the Newnan Lady Cougars basketball team this season.
Burglars hit east Newnan apartment and food mart
Published in Local
Authorities are investigating two burglaries on the east side of Newnan, including one at an apartment complex.
Cleanup on Ishman Ballard property to cost county $11,400
Published in Local
Cleanup at 64 Ishman Ballard Road should begin in the next few days, following a unanimous vote of the Coweta County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. James "Mike" Brooks
Published in Obits
Mr. James "Mike" Brooks
Mrs. Ellen Morgan Bailey
Published in Obits
Mrs. Ellen Morgan Bailey
Grantville planning to hire public works supervisor
Published in Local
The city of Grantville has a few vacant committee positions, but that didn't stop the groups from completing city business during Monday meetings.
Severe Weather Week: Do you have a plan of action in the event a tornado strikes?
Published in Local
(Editor's note: This is the third article in a week-long series in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week.)
GDOT needs to improve its record on completing road construction projects
Published in Opinion
Few things irritate motorists more than missed deadlines in road construction projects. In the past, our community and this newspaper have grumbled about extraordinary delays in completing road projects.
Senoia City Council approves a 20-year recreation expansion
Published in Local
The Senoia City Council on Monday approved a 20-year recreation master plan.
Deaths published on 2/8/2012
Published in Obits
• Ellen Morgan Bailey, 86, died at her home in Atlanta, GA, Jan. 27, 2012. A private family celebratory memorial will be held at The Hartwell First United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. on Feb. 11. Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, Ga.
Andrew urges Senoia to help with Meals On Wheels
Published in Local
Many senior citizens need help with meals, and more volunteers and funding are needed to expand services.
SEC Football Signing Lists
Published in Sports
Below are football signee lists for schools from the Southeastern Conference. These will be updated when available from The Associated Press.
Cougars able to hold on to victory in 5th OT game of year
Published in Sports
If the Newnan boys were looking for a signature win as a springboard into next week's Region 2-AAAAA tournament, the Cougars found it last night in a 70-69 overtime victory over visiting M.L. King on senior night.
Prep Basketball: Vikings set record pace in regular season
Published in Sports
Depending on one's definition, Northgate's boys basketball team enters the postseason having already either broken or tied its school record for victories in a season.
Senoia City Council votes to reinstall old police department antenna
Published in Local
After several minutes of discussion, the Senoia City Council unanimously approved relocating the old police radio system to a new tower.
Budget for renovations at Senoia city hall approved
Published in Local
A budget for renovations at Senoia City Hall got approval from the Senoia City Council on Monday.
Kohl's offers scholarships for outstanding young volunteers
Published in Education
Kohl's is honoring more than 2,200 youth, ages 6 to 18, who have made a positive impact on their communities with more than $420,000 in scholarships and prizes, and top winners receive $10,000 each.
ACC Football Signing Lists
Published in Sports
Below are football signee lists for schools from the Atlantic Coast Conference. These will be updated when available from The Associated Press.
No. 21 Florida State beats Georgia Tech 68-54
Published in Sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida State players swear coach Leonard Hamilton didn’t raise his voice, at least too much, with them at halftime Wednesday night before the Seminoles got rolling on the way to a 68-54 victory over Georgia Tech.
Ward, free throws help Auburn defeat UGA 59-51
Published in Sports
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Varez Ward scored 17 points and led a productive night at the free-throw line for Auburn in a 59-51 win over Georgia on Wednesday night.
Middle School Basketball: Arnall, Madras girls teams advance to semifinals
Published in Sports
The Arnall Middle School girls basketball team made the most of Eboni Williams' game-high 14-point effort, as the Lady Knights held off Evans 28-24 in the first round of the Coweta County Middle School Athletic League tournament on Monday at East Coweta Middle.
Mrs. Obama beats Fallon in WH fitness challenge
Published in HotStory
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michelle Obama and "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon turned the White House into a playground to promote the first lady's "Let's Move!" fitness campaign.
Restaurant Inspection for 2/8/2012
Published in Rest-Inspection
• Arbys, 65 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan, was inspected Jan. 18. Current score, 99-A. Previous scores, 86-B on June 22, 95-A on Dec. 20, 2010. Inspector's comments: coffee filters not in packaging, angus trays stored right side up on storage racks.
Coweta Association of Retired Educators to meet Feb. 14
Published in Education
The Coweta Association of Retired Educators will meet 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Coweta County School System's Werz Building, 167 Werz Industrial Drive, Newnan.
