The Newnan Times-Herald

Newnan High recovery: ‘We just don’t know right now’

It will be at least another month before the full extent of the tornado damage to Newnan High School is known. Apr. 16, 10:02 PM

Samaritan’s Purse arm-in-arm with local volunteers

When disaster strikes, Samaritan's Purse springs into action. Apr. 16, 6:49 PM

New staff join Drug Free Coweta

The Drug Free Coweta coalition has a new coalition coordinator and youth programs coordinator. Apr. 16, 6:38 PM

Turkey Creek/Bypass light now operational

It's been several years in the making, but the traffic light at Turkey Creek Road and the Newnan Bypass is now operational. Apr. 16, 6:34 PM

Clifton will be next warden

Larry Clifton, who currently serves as deputy warden of the Coweta County Prison, will take the helm at the prison July 1. Apr. 16, 6:32 PM

Lost American flag of veteran returned after tornado

At first, Jeremy White didn’t attach any particular significance to the American flag he found. Apr. 16, 10:03 PM

Tornado cleanup continuing in city, county

Debris cleanup from the March 26 tornado is in its third week. Apr. 16, 6:29 PM

Agencies eligible in Hope Has No Deductible Phase II

There were nearly 250 applications for the first round of grants through the Coweta Community Foundation's Hope Has No Deductible program. Apr. 16, 6:25 PM

Restroom recordings lead to arrest

A Fairburn man was arrested April 14 for peek performance at work. Apr. 16, 5:23 PM

School employees to receive bonuses April 30

Most Coweta County School System employees will be receiving some extra cash in their April 30 paychecks. Apr. 16, 5:21 PM

Coweta COVID-19 cases up to 8,526

Coweta County’s COVID-19 cases rose to 8,526 Friday, with 59 new infections confirmed since April 9. Apr. 16, 4:34 PM

Grantville council reviews infrastructure repair

The city of Grantville will receive $1,038,453 through the American Rescue Plan Apr. 16, 3:49 PM

Reports detail police activity in Coweta County, Newnan

A series of reports recently released from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and the Newnan Police Department shed light on police practices in 2020. Apr. 16, 3:25 PM

Arts & Community

Class of ’21, interrupted: Newnan High seniors hold onto hope, humor

Jaylen Whatley was lying in bed, listening to the new Rod Wave album and thinking about hitting his long jump mark at track practice the next day – and then his window blew in.

State

Georgia pauses Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines amid blood-clot cases

Georgia has paused distribution of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as part of a nationwide halt after reports of blood clots in six people in the U.S. who had received the shot.

Opinion

April 13, 2021

How to help

April 02, 2021

Still #NewnanStrong

March 09, 2021

Community support lifts first responders

Letters To The Editor
Tornado victims deserve fair compensation for loss of value
All are welcome to be #NewnanStrong
#Newnan Strong

Sports

East Coweta holds on against Newnan

The win improved the Indians to 19-6 on the season and 6-2 in region play.

Education

Local robotics team qualifies for world championship

Two local high schoolers, Jacob Zawacki and Dawson Pent, have been competing as an independent robotics team, and have qualified for the world championship.

Columns

Miss Pearl

Ask Miss Pearl

My son and his partner have been together for four years, and they are about to buy a house together. Should I be concerned?

Alex McRae

(Hard) Drivin’ and Cryin’

I write on a computer. A couple of weeks ago, my hard drive croaked. Apr. 16, 3:16 PM
Steve Cothran

Fallen Stars

I pray that you and your “Stellas” are safe and well and that no more of our bright lights become fallen stars in this pandemic. Apr. 16, 10:31 AM
Toby Nix

Subtle reminders

Subtle reminders Apr. 16, 9:04 AM
John A. Tures

The America we know emerges after a tornado disaster in Newnan, Georgia

I feel that these are America’s treasures: not just those in need, but those who come to help Apr. 15, 5:04 PM

Subscribe to Daily and Breaking News Alerts

Subscribe to Daily
and Breaking News Alerts