Quick Poll
Does your Thanksgiving travel plans include staying at home, traveling in-state or traveling out-of-state?
- In-State: 1
- Out-of-State: 2
- Stay Home: 4
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Schools continue search for thief
Published in Local
Authorities continue their hunt for the suspect believed responsible for several thefts that occurred at six Coweta County schools last week.
Police: Mail carrier found drunk, eating noodles
Published in HotStory
MARION, Iowa (AP) -- Police in Marion and postal authorities are investigating the case of a mail carrier who was allegedly found drunk inside a residence while on the job. Police said the postal worker, 46, was charged with public intoxication Nov. 3 after she was found sitting on the kitchen floor of 95-year-old woman's house, eating leftover noodles from her refrigerator.
Jobless rate rises; many job seekers 'giving up'
Published in Local
Initial unemployment claims in Coweta County continued their roller-coaster ride in October, zipping back up to 1,031 after falling into the triple digits a month earlier.
Annual holiday sale Friday, Saturday
Published in Local
One afternoon this week, Genet Barron, Frances Goodson and Joyce Hollis sat around one of the tables in the commons -- which is named for Barron -- at Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City.
Mrs. Annette Pike Webb
Published in Obits
Mrs. Annette Pike Webb
Defense to be King on Friday
Published in Sports
There's not much mystery to it now.
There's a sports dynasty at Northgate High School
Published in Opinion
If you want to talk about a high school sports dynasty, in our community you can start with Northgate High School's Viking cheerleaders. During the past weekend the team won its third consecutive state cheerleading championship during competition at the Columbus Civic Center.
Santa making Newnan post-Thanksgiving visit
Published in Local
Main Street Newnan members met for the final time this year Tuesday night to discuss the arrival of Santa into downtown and all of the other upcoming holiday events.
Obesity, bad health troubling sign of times
Published in Local
An apparent cultural shift may mean that fewer young people are fit for employment than ever before -- at least according to top military brass.
Decision delayed on alternative septic system in Beaumont Farms
Published in Local
After extensive discussion, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners delayed a decision on a request to use an alternative septic system for a lot in the Beaumont Farms subdivision on Fischer Road.
CCMSAL playoffs ahead
Published in Sports
Lee and Madras middle school girls and boys soccer teams clinched first-round byes in next month's CCMSAL Soccer Cup playoffs this week, as the regular season wraps up this week.
Democratic revolution in Georgia
Published in Opinion
My fellow Georgians, you are in the midst of a revolution. But let me be clear: We ain't socialists. We're Democrats. If my conservative brothers in Coweta County are having a hard time raising your blades against the grass along Highway 34, then I think you'll find it more challenging to cut down the progressive movement in the country as a whole.
Coldwell office Toys for Tots dropoff
Published in Local
For the 28th year, Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty organization's offices are serving as drop-off points for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve "Toys for Tots" campaign.
Turkey that played chicken on NJ Turnpike caught
Published in HotStory
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- A wild turkey that's taken up residence at a New Jersey tollbooth and spends its days scooting around 18-wheelers won't have to dodge Thanksgiving traffic. State Fish and Wildlife officials netted the bird Wednesday after failed attempts during the weekend.
Plenty left to like in the USA
Published in Opinion/Op-ed
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but many Americans are having a hard time finding anything to be thankful about. With the economy continuing to sink, jobs losses continuing to soar, and our collective "Hope" tanks leaning toward "E," there aren't many bright spots on the horizon.
Fall my favorite time of year
Published in Opinion/Op-ed
Before we suddenly look at the calendar on Dec. 21 and see that winter is beginning, I would like to say a few words on behalf of the fall of the year.
Sound Off
Published in Opinion
SONNY'S WATER? They say they have found water on the moon. Will Sonny claim it belongs to Georgia because the survey was originally done wrong?