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State School Supt. Cox files for bankruptcy

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Kathy Cox, Georgia’s superintendent of schools, and her husband, John, a homebuilder, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Monday.

Second-half surge leads to another shutout for Cougars

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For those fans who figured Newnan's "weak schedule" and "weak region" might hurt the Cougars in the playoffs, maybe those people had better rethink their positions.

Unoccupied home in East Newnan burns

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The cause of a fire at an unoccupied home in East Newnan is under investigation.

Newnan able to make most of opportunities in second half

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For almost three quarters Friday nigh against Tift County, Newnan found itself in one of the few nailbiters the Cougars have seen this football season.

More details on video gambling machine bust

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Additional arrests could be forthcoming after Newnan police shut down illegal video gambling operations at three Newnan convenience stores Thursday afternoon.

Northgate School of Excellence

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Five Coweta County schools are being recognized by the state for improvement and achievement during the 2007-2008 school year.

Mrs. Billie Jo Waits

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Mrs. Billie Jo Waits

Ms. Leslie Ann Monday

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Ms. Leslie Ann Monday

Bond hearing Monday for former police officer

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Another bond hearing has been scheduled for Gregory Graham -- a former law enforcement officer accused of engaging in an ongoing sexual relationship with a juvenile female relative -- after authorities say he violated the conditions of his pre-trial bond.

Coweta schools begin week-long break for Thanksgiving

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Coweta County School System students are out for a week-long Thanksgiving break starting Monday.

Former East Coweta standout signs with Georgia baseball program

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ATHENS-- Former East Coweta baseball standout Bryan Blough had one of his dreams realized on Thursday when he was part of Georgia head coach baseball coach David Perno's four final prospects to sign national letters of intent to play for last year's national finalist.

Early voting attracts 400 a day

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Things at the Coweta County Voter Registrar's Office have been busier than anyone expected they would be the first week of early voting for the Dec. 2 runoff.

Northgate boys respond with win

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FAIRBURN -- As disappointed as Northgate head boys basketball coach Mack Cain was with Tuesday's loss to Whitewater, the Vikings proved they've got more potential for success in Friday's 74-48 victory at Landmark Christian.

Deaths published on 11/21/2008

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Clara "Hazel" Brooks, 91, of Carrollton, Ga., died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in Carrollton. Visitation will be today, Nov. 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton. Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m. at Cross Plains Baptist Church in Forsyth County. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Newnan wrestlers to open season at South Cobb Duals

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Newnan wrestler Zack Thompson is set to have a memorable senior campaign. The two-time county champion, along with Caleb Forbus, Josh Ruhmour, and Josh Whitley, have made up the nucleus of the Newnan High wrestling team since 2005.

Fundraiser to benefit Hartfree family

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Coweta County Court Services Division is sponsoring a benefit raffle for Brandy Aldredge Hartfree, daughter of Coweta Deputy Mike Aldredge, who works at the Coweta County Justice Center.

Health Department has flu vaccine for $25 a shot

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By NICHOLE GOLDEN

Unemployment -- a distressing picture

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With today's economic crisis, one of the busiest offices in our community is the Newnan Career Center, which is operated by the Georgia Department of Labor.

Formula for victory

Published in Opinion/Op-ed

The buzz is getting louder. Former Gov. Roy Barnes is said to be thinking of running again.

Funny how politics works

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Bail out the Detroit Three automakers again? We can now see that once you prime the government trough, it's very hard to turn it off. The Detroit Three have already received $25 billion. We all know where that money came from. That's right ... the fewer and fewer of us who actually pay taxes. Will subsidizing poor management really save those jobs in the long-term? Probably not. The miscalculations of the Detroit Three have been pretty phenomenal.

NCTC presents final show for 2008: 'A Christmas Carol'

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It's not your usual "A Christmas Carol" this year at the Newnan Community Theatre Company.

Sound Off

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BRAVE: President-elect Obama is a brave man. He has taken on the job of cleaning up the biggest world-wide mess in history. He is right to select people who have had to clean up the same type of mess before. Remember 1992?