Coweta County

Newnan lands rehab hospital

Newnan and Coweta County will soon be home to yet another healthcare provider. HealthSouth Corp. announced last week that it will construct a 50-bed comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital on Newnan Crossing Boulevard East near Interstate 85. The $22 million investment will generate more than 125 full-time jobs and is expected to open in late 2014. Read More»

Marijuana lawsuit dismissed

Coweta County Superior Court Judge Dennis Blackmon on May 29 issued a full dismissal of the lawsuit against the Senoia City Council brought by Senoia resident Don Rehman over his interpretation of a city ordinance dealing with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Blackmon in the dismissal called Rehman’s case the most ridiculous thing he had ever heard in court. Read More»

Coweta ISO rating lowered after county appeal

It’s good news for Coweta County homeowners and their insurance premiums. The ISO rating that is used to help calculate the cost of homeowners’ liability insurance has been lowered in unincorporated Coweta County to Class 4.

Coweta’s ISO rating had been listed as Class 5 following the last review, said county communications manager Tom Corker.

“However, the county’s fire department challenged that rating and earlier this week, received confirmation of the new lower rating,” Corker said May 31. The new ISO rating will take effect Sept. 1. Read More»

Trek to Newnan for a murder mystery

From left; Melanie Carrin, William Pratesi, Robbie Kirkland, and Laura Pratesi dressed for the Khaaaaaan Con on June 8. But with a murderer on the loose, will they survive the evening? Photo/Special.

After boldly going where no one has gone before, the Star Trek crew is back on Planet Earth attending Khaaaaaan Con on June 8. “Celebrities” appearing at the convention are William Shatner and Wil Wheaton from “Star Trek: the Next Generation.”
Though they’ve braved countless dangers through unnumbered galaxies, the star travelers now face a greater threat here at home: a treacherous human killer. As you sit down to a banquet with your heroes, you will be asked to solve a murder mystery. Read More»

CTK graduates recognized

Leta Dickinson (left) and Tori Epps. Photo/Special.

Christ the King Church in Sharpsburg recently recognized its high school graduates during a morning worship service. Leta Dickinson (left) graduated from high school as a home school student. She is the daughter of Paul and Susanne Dickinson of Sharpsburg. Tori Epps graduated, with high honors, from East Coweta High School and is attending the University of West Georgia in the fall. She is the daughter of Jason and Jessica Epps of Senoia. Both graduates were presented with a leather-bound edition of the Book of Common Prayer. Photo/Special.

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Starship cited for sex toy

Adult novelty store Starship Enterprises has been issued a citation for violating a county ordinance banning the sale of sex toys.

The violation was discovered on May 17 in the morning by a county staffer who issued the citation, which was issued to owner Kelly Rogers.

A date in Coweta Magistrate Court has been set for June 17 at 2 p.m. although the time may change in the future. Read More»

Coweta to study new interchange

A study has been approved by the Coweta County Commission that could potentially link Amlajack Road to U.S. Highway 29 at the approved interchange along Interstate 85.

Commissioners last week approved a $35,592 study funded by impact fees that will examine the potential development of a tract of land between Hwy. 29 and I-85 that would impact the proposed alignment of the Edgeworth Road extension to the Amlajack Interchange that was approved by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in January 2012. Read More»

Ga. Chamber grades Coweta legislators

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has released its legislative scorecard for the 2013 session of the Georgia General Assembly, and Coweta’s legislative representation received wildly different grades for their voting on bills marked favorable to business by the Georgia Chamber. Read More»

State warns of 'health survey' phone scam

Several residents have complained to the Georgia Department of Public Health about suspicious phone calls purporting to be surveys “from the health department.”

The caller asks questions on ethnicity and religion, among others, and may be trying to sell goods or services. DPH’s Office of the Inspector General is investigating the phone calls.

DPH does occasionally use telephone surveys but will never ask for religious or credit card information and will never try to sell goods or services, officials said. Read More»

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