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Gambling machines seized at three stores

Published in Local

Three local convenience stores were raided Thursday afternoon during an illegal video gambling sting conducted by the Newnan Police Department's City Drug Unit.

County's personnel director faces simple battery charge

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Coweta County's Personnel Director, Rick Watson, was arrested for allegedly striking the NuLink employee who came to disconnect his cable television service.

Mercer stem cell researcher talks at CEC

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Dr. Henry Young, expert on adult stem cell research, spoke to biology and medical profession students at Central Educational Center in Newnan about his research Thursday morning.

Mutual respect between Friday's second round opponents

Published in Sports

Jay Walls has coached in the crucible that is Region 1-AAAAA for four years now.

Dr. Tracy Stallings

Published in Obits

Dr. Tracy Stallings

Mr. Clyde Huddleston

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Mr. Clyde Huddleston

Contracts signed for Falcon Aviation project at airport

Published in Local

Contracts for grading and building the new Falcon Aviation Academy at Newnan-Coweta Airport are now signed, project manager Lou Williams told the Coweta Airport Authority this week.

Coweta Sheriff's Office receives national honor

Published in Local

Coweta Sheriff Mike Yeager and Sgt. Keith Addis of the Coweta County Sheriff's Office recently accepted prestigious national awards for work the sheriff's office does in this community.

Newnan Utilities going green with its composting site

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Since 2007, Newnan Utilities has provided a resource for area contractors and developers to dispose of tree debris in an economical and environmentally-friendly way.

Senior/Boomer Expo Saturday

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From STAFF REPORTS

Addition of Newnan increases pool of talent

Published in Sports

To say the level of activity among local pools is progressing might be an understatement when it comes to Coweta County high school swimming.

Deaths published on 11/20/2008

Published in Obits

Clyde Huddleston, 74, of Carrollton, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton. The body will be cremated following the service.

Northgate, E. Coweta hit mats Saturday

Published in Sports

The post Christian Flavin era of East Coweta wrestling will begin on Saturday morning at Alexander as the Indians join Northgate in the Alexander Duals.

Lee boys win first soccer title; Madras girls deny repeat effort

Published in Sports

Prior to the start of the boys final of the Coweta County Middle School Athletic League soccer playoffs Thursday at Henry Seldon Field, there was one certainty involving the Lee Timberwolves and the East Coweta Indians.

Q and A: Morris' stock rising at Air Force

Published in Sports

(Editor's Note: Times-Herald Sports Writer Tony Jones talked on Wednesday with former Northgate Viking standout Andre Morris. The outside linebacker has made 27 tackles, forced a fumble, made an interception, and recorded a sack this season. The Air Force Academy sophomore discussed his season and his team's 8-3 record.)

Restaurant Inspection for 11/20/2008

Published in Rest-Inspection

* Thomas Crossroads Elementary School, 3530 Hwy. 34 East, Sharpsburg, was inspected Oct. 31. Current score, 100, A. Previous score, 100, A.

Six feet under no longer enough

Published in Opinion/Op-ed

Once upon a time the term "stacked" was used to describe the female stars of "Baywatch." Now it's being discussed as a British burial alternative.

A simple thank you

Published in Close-up

While sending a handwritten thank-you note is special, it is even more challenging than ever before.

'A Christmas Carol' wraps up 2008 season at NCTC

Published in Close-up

It's not your usual "A Christmas Carol" this year at the Newnan Community Theatre Company. Described by director Tonya Dewyne Jefferson as magical, musical, and comical with modern touches, what the show is fun and funny. You don't usually see dance numbers and characters breaking into song during the Scrooge story, but you will this year.

Arts & Entertainment

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Citizens Academy wonderful

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We recently completed the Newnan Citizens Academy, and want to commend Gina Snider and all of the city employees who participated. It's a wonderful program that introduces the operations of city government and the people who make it work.

Fantasy in Lights open

Published in Close-up

This holiday season marks the 17th Annual Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens - an outdoor light show in Georgia featuring 8 million lights stretching miles and miles, creating more than a dozen larger-than-life holiday scenes.

Deck the halls with...

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Coweta County Master Gardeners are getting ready to "deck your halls" with handmade fresh evergreen wreaths, swags, and custom bows. Yes, plastic wreaths last forever, but this year why not decorate in classic elegance with fragrant and natural additions?

Veterans program held at Arnall Middle

Published in Education

Arnall Middle School held its annual Veterans Day Program on Nov. 6.

Ruth Hill students learn about Girl Scouts

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Nine Hispanic girls from Coweta County recently had the opportunity to participate in a four-week Girl Scout friendship program. The program was held at Ruth Hill Elementary School in Newnan, where they learned about the Girl Scout Mission, Law and Promise, and basic history about Girl Scouting's founder, Juliette Gordon Low, among other introductory topics.