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Is Coweta the future for Chatt Hills?

A variety of signs have been up around Chattahoochee Hills for the past several weeks supporting having the rural city in Fulton County become a part of Coweta. Oct. 21, 10:14 AM

Early voting running smoothy; state turnout sets records

Early voting is breaking records in Georgia, and while turnout remains high, wait times are improving. Oct. 20, 6:56 PM

Pet of the Week: Onyx

Onyx is a momma cat who arrived at the Coweta Animal Shelter with her seven newborn kittens – all of them soaking wet. Oct. 20, 6:52 PM

School calendars available for public comment

Full-week holidays or more frequent breaks? Stick to a more traditional schedule or mix it up a little? The Coweta County School System wants to know what you think. Oct. 20, 6:15 PM

McConnell awarded Ann McLean Scholarship

In third grade, Katie McConnell decided she wanted to be a teacher. Oct. 20, 6:07 PM

8-year-old raises more than $1,800 to spread gift of learning

Thanks to Ruth Hill Elementary School student Isabella “Izzy” McMillan, 10 of her schoolmates will be able to participate in Camp Invention in December. Oct. 21, 10:17 AM

Total Coweta COVID-19 cases rise to 2,869

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Coweta rose to 2,869 Tuesday, with the Georgia Department of Public Health reporting 94 new infections in the past week. Oct. 20, 5:58 PM

Owens named ‘Youth of the Year’ for Newnan/Coweta Boys & Girls Club

Tashyanna Owens was recently named the Youth of the Year winner for the Newnan/Coweta Boys and Girls Club. Oct. 20, 5:14 PM

City accepting applications for Race, Equity and Justice Action Plan Committee members

The city of Newnan is currently accepting applications for those interested in serving on an upcoming committee focused on the issues of race, equality and justice. Oct. 20, 6:56 PM

DPH continues to urge Georgians to get a flu shot

The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging all Georgians over the age of six months to get a flu shot this year. Oct. 20, 5:10 PM

Rep. Collins stumps at Dunc’s

Exactly two weeks before the election, Rep. Doug Collins stopped by Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen Tuesday morning on his “Trump Defender Statewide Tour.” Oct. 21, 10:14 AM

Man charged with kidnapping, aggravated child molestation

David Lee Kinnison, 45, is currently charged with kidnapping and aggravated child molestation, according to jail documents. Oct. 20, 5:20 PM

Senoia-area blood drive scheduled for Nov. 2

A blood drive scheduled for Nov. 2 at the Senoia United Methodist Church from 1 to 6 p.m. is co-sponsored by the local church and the Optimist Club of Senoia. Oct. 20, 1:56 PM

COVID-19 Coverage

Coweta COVID-19 testing sites

The following are locations where you can be tested in Coweta County for either the active COVID-19 virus or the antibodies.

Community

A brand with a mission

CROSBY by Mollie Burch and Wellspring Living celebrate partnership

Opinion

September 18, 2020

What the Coweta County School System got right

July 28, 2020

Journalism Sustainability Act benefits readers, community

June 01, 2020

Respect for community, message at core of Newnan protests

Sports

Seniors will Newnan Softball to a deciding Game Three

Expect those seniors to lead again in Game Three Wednesday afternoon.

Education

Georgia school chief pitches plan to slice away year-end tests

“We cannot return to the status quo of over-testing and hyper-accountability,” said State School Superintendent Richard Woods.

Columns

Scott Ludwig

Three Weeks into October

Thirty-five years ago today your mother and I brought you into this world. More than anything, we wish you could still be here with us.

Lawrence W. Reed

The Full Story of Diamond Jim

By what criteria should we judge people of the past? Their strengths alone? Only their foibles? A few select moments? Or by the fullness of their lives? Oct. 21, 2:41 PM
Clay Neely

To be the sad fan, behind blue eyes...

‘Tis better to have playoff-ed and lost. Than never to have playoff-ed at all. Oct. 20, 1:55 PM
W.J. Butcher

Potential over performance

A few heartfelt thoughts about the recent changing of the guard at our dear old Atlanta Falcons. Oct. 20, 3:05 PM
Jack Bernard

Science versus superstition and the 2020 election

In 2020, Trump is cynically running for reelection on an anti-science platform. Oct. 19, 10:50 AM

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