Coweta County

Yamaha to expand ATV production, add 100 jobs

The new line of Yamaha all-terrain vehicles will be produced at the company’s Newnan plant. The introduction of the new product line will mean the initial hire of approximately 100 employees. Read More»

Let the pedaling begin for Senoia bike tour

Let the pedaling begin for Senoia bike tour

A mass of cyclists from Fayetteville, Senoia, Peachtree City, Newnan, Sharpbsurg and Atlanta on June 8 toured historic homes and churches as part of the Senoia Area Historical Society’s 2013 Spring Bicycle Tour. Photo/Ben Nelms.

Senoia music festival Saturday

Senoia music festival Saturday

The group Seven Handle Circus is one of the acts scheduled to play in front of thousands in Senoia Saturday afternoon during the Senoia Social in the downtown area starting at 1 p.m. Photo/Special.

Coweta to finish 3rd floor of Justice Center

The third floor of the Coweta County Justice Center in Newnan is about to receive improvements that will lead to the creation of room for superior court, a judge’s chamber and other additions in the 2,400 sq. ft. project.

The Coweta County Commission on June 4 voted unanimously to award a $435,000 low bid to Headley Construction for the build-out project on the third floor of the justice center. Read More»

Coweta sends letter of support for Poplar Rd. interchange on I-85

It was only a letter of support for a transportation project envisioned years ago. But the June 4 letter of continued support by the Coweta County Commission for the effort that will lead to construction of the Poplar Road interchange at Interstate 85 is another small step that will soon lead to a major transportation enhancement that will pay dividends for decades. Read More»

Local man sentenced on federal drug conviction

A Newnan man who was part of a group of 13 people convicted in 2011 of conspiring to possess and distribute oxycodone was sentenced on June 10 to three years probation for his role in the crime.

Terry Randy Wallace, 24, was sentenced in federal court on June 10 to three years probation. Wallace on May 11, 2011, entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiring to possess oxycodone with intent to distribute. Wallace was one of 13 people from around metro Atlanta receiving sentences ranging from time served in prison and probation up to 14 years in prison. Read More»

Earl Wayne Adams of Sharpsburg

Mr. Earl Wayne Adams of Sharpsburg passed away June 8, 2013. He was the owner of A&A Cabinet and Appliance Store in Hapeville, Ga. for 31 years.   

Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Linda Fowler Adams of Sharpsburg; daughter, Susan Woods and her husband Steve of Sharpsburg; son, Wayne Adams and his wife Amon of Sharpsburg; sister, June Flores and her husband Frank of Nevada; brother, Keith Adams and his wife Gail of Jonesboro and grandchildren, Anna Adams and Adam Woods.  Read More»

More help sent to Oklahoma tornado victims

More help sent to Oklahoma tornado victims

A truck load of supplies for people and pets after the devastating Oklahoma tornados was transported to those communities by Lori and Speedy Lawrence on June 1 after residents of Fayette and Coweta counties donated needed supplies. Photo/Special.

CEC video students win national award

Central Educational Center video production students Amber Rogers, left, of Newnan High School, and Leah Galliot, of Northgate High School, have been awarded a High School Student Production Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Southeast. Photo/Special.

Two video broadcast students at the Central Educational Center (CEC) have been awarded a 2013 High School Student Production Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Southeast.

NATAS has given an Outstanding Achievement award to a video project produced by CEC students Amber Rogers of Newnan High School and Leah Galliot of Northgate High School in the General Assignment Excellence area. Read More»

Girl Scouts at Chattahoochee Bend Park

Girl Scouts at Chattahoochee Bend Park

Members of Girl Scout Troop #10322 recently held their “End of Year Ceremony” at Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Coweta County. Pictured are, from left, Amy Webb, Amelia Smith, Maley Horne and Deshia Dixon. Photo/Special.

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