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Football Finals: East Coweta 0, Collins HIll, 34 / Central Christian Academy 14, Skipstone Academy 16 / Heritage 14, Mt. Zion 26

Former EC history teacher performs as President Roosevelt in documentary

Photos courtesy James Fowler

Former EC history teacher performs as President Roosevelt in documentary

James Fowler does his best to get into the head of President Franklin Roosevelt. Sep. 24, 2:55 PM

YourTown Health opens pharmacy

YourTown Health opens pharmacy

Palmetto-area residents once again have access to a full-service pharmacy, with the opening of the YourTown Health pharmacy. Sep. 24, 6:23 PM

Will tornado victims get help from massive state surplus?

Will tornado victims get help from massive state surplus?

​Georgia's ability to take care of its own was among the reasons that the Federal Emergency Management Agency gave for not approving individual assistance for Cowetans impacted by the March 26 tornado. Sep. 24, 6:20 PM

New burning rules begin Oct. 1.

New burning rules begin Oct. 1.

Permits are no longer required, but the new law puts responsibility for the fire squarely on the person doing the burning and lays out multiple requirements for a safe burn. Sep. 24, 6:16 PM

County work session next week on spending ARPA funds

County work session next week on spending ARPA funds

The meeting will be Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in the county commission chambers, upstairs at 27 Perry St., Newnan. Sep. 24, 6:14 PM

Special needs students, adults enjoy a day at the fair - and what a day!

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Special needs students, adults enjoy a day at the fair - and what a day!

Under perhaps the most perfect day this season, groups of special-needs children and adults took to the Coweta County Fairgrounds for an afternoon of fun and games at the Fair. Sep. 23, 8:41 PM

$60,000 reward offered in Newnan mother’s disappearance

$60,000 reward offered in Newnan mother’s disappearance

A reward of $35,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the disappearance of Newnan resident Tiffany Starks Foster. Sep. 24, 6:05 PM

Recovery Spotlight: Susan Drew

'It's the best feeling in the world'

Recovery Spotlight: Susan Drew

“I thought there was something so wrong with me that I was never going to see the other side of addiction." Sep. 24, 5:55 PM

Vaccine incentives going fast

Vaccine incentives going fast

Though funding for the vaccine incentive was doubled, it's expected to run out by early next week. Sep. 24, 5:45 PM

New classes coming to Sharpsburg

New classes will be coming to the Avey and Otis Bridges Recreation Center in downtown Sharpsburg soon. Sep. 24, 5:24 PM

Death investigation underway in north Coweta

Death investigation underway in north Coweta

A death investigation is underway on the north side of Coweta County. Sep. 24, 6:02 PM

Possible unmarked graves in Grantville Cemetery

Possible unmarked graves in Grantville Cemetery

​Plots in The Grantville Cemetery's new Annex A may already be occupied. Sep. 24, 3:45 PM

Project Lifesaver to receive new transmitters

Project Lifesaver to receive new transmitters

Thanks to a $10,000 donation from Niagara Bottling Company, the Coweta County Sheriff Office's program Project Lifesaver is getting an upgrade. Sep. 24, 3:40 PM

Arts & Community

‘A dream come true’

‘A dream come true’

Central Baptist Church celebrates installation of new organ

State

Law enforcement leaders call for mandatory minimum sentences in Georgia

Law enforcement leaders call for mandatory minimum sentences in Georgia

Georgia Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Terry Norris told the Senate Public Safety Committee that a solid justice system with harsher sentencing for violent crimes could deter criminals.

Opinion

September 23, 2021

New fire department leadership deserves support

August 31, 2021

Coweta school board not immune to nationwide stress

August 17, 2021

C. Jay Smith Park showcases government, resident synergy

Sports

Cutright holds off Brookstone for the victory

Cutright holds off Brookstone for the victory

The Lady Lions took the lead in the bottom of the fifth and made that stand for a 7-6 victory. The two teams will meet again in Columbus on Monday.

Education

East Coweta High History Club hosts 9/11 program

East Coweta High History Club hosts 9/11 program

Students who were not even born when the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, occurred now have a better understanding, thanks to the East Coweta High School History Club program.

Columns

Rob Grubbs

A chill in the air

It is football weather in Georgia; there is nothing better.

  • Alex McRae

    Rockets and railroads

    Even if you're not on a two-lane road, if the company's good, the trip will be, too. Sep. 24, 3:56 PM

  • Miss Pearl

    Ask Miss Pearl

    Shouldn’t Halloween decorating wait until October? Sep. 24, 3:56 PM

  • David L. Chancey

    For what do we pray?

    God supplies our human needs to enable us to focus on serving Him. Sep. 24, 3:10 PM

  • Toby Nix

    Silver linings

    ​I was talking to a buddy of mine a few weeks ago. He and his wife, along with another couple of friends, were down at the house enjoying lunch and company. Sep. 22, 10:08 PM

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