The Newnan Times-Herald

Bodies of two Newnan men found in West Point Lake

Investigators are still working to determine what led to the discovery of a body found floating in West Point Lake. Aug. 10, 4:07 PM

Arrest Log: Aug. 2 - 8

An arrest constitutes only the initiation of charges, and those arrested are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law. Aug. 10, 3:47 PM

Entering auto suspects busted by NPD

Three Douglasville men and a juvenile were arrested after rummaging through cars in downtown Newnan neighborhoods. Aug. 10, 3:45 PM

Chief Deputy Yarbrough honored for service to community, sheriff’s office

Yarbrough was recognized with the “Deputy Sheriff of the Year: Award of Professional Contribution.” Aug. 10, 3:08 PM

Over 1,600 vaccines administered in Coweta this week

A total of 1,675 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to Coweta County residents in the last week, according to data from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Aug. 10, 2:14 PM

Painted newspaper boxes recently unveiled, sponsorships available

Of the eight painted newspaper boxes, there are a few remaining that need a sponsor. Aug. 10, 4:04 PM

C. Jay Smith Memorial Skate Park to open Friday

The city of Newnan will cut the ribbon to formally open the C. Jay Smith Memorial Skate Park on Friday at 10 a.m. Aug. 10, 4:29 PM

School board to look at millage rate Tuesday

The Coweta County Board of Education will look at setting a millage rate on the 2021 tax digest at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday. Aug. 09, 4:42 PM

Changes to mobile home rules proposed for affordable housing

Could changes to Coweta County's ordinances regarding mobile homes and trailer parks help provide quality affordable housing to Coweta residents? Aug. 06, 6:10 PM

Jail, training center, airport projects could be funded through public facilities authority

Coweta County has several large capital projects that will need to be done in the next few years, and the new Public Facilities Authority will likely play a part in funding those projects. Aug. 06, 6:05 PM

County offering employees $1,000 referral bonus

Coweta County is hoping to fill open positions by offering current employees a $1,000 incentive for referring qualified candidates. Aug. 10, 9:36 AM

Opening festivities for new pickleball facility set for Aug. 28

The opening of Newnan’s eagerly anticipated pickleball facility will include demonstrations, clinics and plenty of opportunities for meeting other players from around Coweta County. Aug. 06, 5:36 PM

New visitor restrictions at Piedmont Newnan begin Monday

Because of a high volume of COVID-19 and non COVID-19 patients, Piedmont Newnan Hospital is restricting visitation throughout the hospital. Aug. 06, 5:34 PM

Arts & Community

Trinity middle schooler takes on Colorado’s ‘Fourteeners’

Shiloh Stewart, an 8th grader at Trinity Christian School, has been conquering Colorado's "Fourteeners".

State

U.S. Senate approves infrastructure bill with more than $11B headed to Georgia

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan infrastructure spending bill Tuesday that would steer more than $11 billion toward highways, transit, airports and electric vehicle charging stations in Georgia.

Opinion

July 27, 2021

Two worthwhile causes

July 06, 2021

Lack of FEMA transparency demoralizing to community

April 13, 2021

How to help

Letters To The Editor
Inflationary spike hurting seniors
Stop micromanaging county fire department
Hospital seeing dramatic increases in fourth surge of COVID-19

Sports

Newnan Cougars back at Drake Stadium in Preseason Scrimmage

Next Saturday, the Cougars will face the Stars Mill Panthers and their option offense in the second annual Coweta Fayette Classic at Stars Mill

Education

Smith named DECAL Scholar of the Year

Quinecia Styles Smith of Newnan has been named the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning’s 2021-22 DECAL Technical College Scholar of the Year.

Columns

Clay Neely

Hardwood and hard knocks

It’s funny. School sure seems a whole lot more important once you’re the one paying for it.

W.J. Butcher

Firefighter careers going down in flames

The Coweta County Fire Rescue has just terminated 9 percent of their workforce for, get this … not taking an EMT course. Aug. 10, 3:57 PM
Lawrence W. Reed

Israel and Ice Cream

Economic freedom and prosperity go hand in hand. Aug. 10, 3:55 PM
Jack Bernard

Kemp and mandating vaccinations

Federal, state and local governments should set the example. And sooner rather than later. Aug. 09, 12:40 PM
Marc Hyden

Some officials still haven’t learned their lesson from COVID-19

Instead of maintaining the status quo and wrestling with surges on a regular basis, officials should more seriously explore ways to reduce jail and prison populations. Aug. 09, 12:38 PM

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