Saturday, November 22, 2008
Quick Poll
Do you think video gambling machines like those seized Thursday should be legalized?
- No: 41
- Yes: 28
Total Votes:
Expect drug crackdown like Coweta hasn't seen
Published in Local
Coweta County has a drug epidemic.
BB&T robbery suspect apprehended
Published in Local
Authorities say a Newnan man was quickly arrested Wednesday after allegedly robbing a bank located across the street from the Newnan Police Department.
No one injured in morning fire
Published in Local
The occupants of three apartment units in the Franklin Highway area just west of Newnan were displaced by a blazing fire Wednesday morning that local officials believe may have started in a laundry room.
Tift County provides huge test for unbeaten Newnan
Published in Sports
When Newnan coach Robert Herring calls Tift County a "typical south Georgia football team, he means that in the most complimentary of ways.
Cougar killed in Ga. was likely held captive
Published in Local
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Wildlife officials say a cougar killed at West Point Lake over the weekend was likely held in captivity illegally.
Schedule change announced for Clydesdales' visit to Senoia
Published in Local
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be coming to Senoia a few hours later than initially announced for their December visit.
Employer group works to help job seekers
Published in Local
The Newnan-Peachtree City Area Employer Committee is trying to find a way for job seekers to have access to local employers without overburdening them.
Cold descends on Coweta
Published in Local
Cold weather has arrived in Coweta with a vengeance.
Newnan/Tift football tickets on sale downtown
Published in Sports
Tickets for the Friday AAAAA high school football playoff game between the Newnan Cougars and Tift County Blue Devils at Newnan High's Drake Stadium are on sale at Quizno's restaurant in downtown Newnan, located on the East Court Square.
They are taking our stuff away
Published in Opinion
It's 9 p.m. and I just had someone come to my door and ask me for an onion. An onion.
Deaths published on 11/19/2008
Published in Obits
Robert F. Tillman, 92, of Hogansville, Ga., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m., Saturday, at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Arlington teams win opening games
Published in Sports
Arlington Christian opened its high school basketball season with a sweep of neighboring Heirway Christian Academy, as junior Meghan Downes helped lead the Lady Eagles to a dominating 65-21 victory.
Let's make 25th Can-A-Thon the most successful ever
Published in Opinion
This is the 25th year of the Can-A-Thon, organized by the Newnan Junior Service League, to collect food for the Coweta Community Food Pantry. This year's event will be Dec. 2. Cans or donations of money can be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the North Court Square in downtown Newnan or from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside the offices of 92.5 the Bear on Main Street in Senoia.
Support for veterans greatest
Published in Opinion
My husband recently returned from another deployment, so being able to have him here to attend the Veterans Day program at our youngest daughter's school was a blessing.
Hospital names Racht VP of medical affairs
Published in Business
Piedmont Newnan Hospital announces the appointment of Edward M. Racht, M.D., as vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer.
50 easy party snacks
Published in Close-up
Need a Thanksgiving appetizer? Having a Christmas Open House and need a few snack foods for your party fare?
Health officials encourage hand washing, keeping sick kids home
Published in Health
If you have noticed more children seem sick lately than this time last month you are correct. Every year as the weather turns cold and everyone heads indoors we begin to see more illnesses in the community, say public health officials. Congregated settings such as day cares, schools and churches provide a wonderful atmosphere of connectivity for children. However, they also provide common surfaces and close contact for spreading bacteria or viruses.
Re/Max Legacy names executive core team
Published in Business
Tyrone -- Re/Max Legacy announces its core team of real estate executives, Sandy Cruder, Ramona Frey, Robin Mann, June Montjoy, Ethel Moore, Joyce Scarbrough, Shirlitha Warnick and Joyce Williamson.
Turkey time
Published in Close-up
Americans have been turning to Argo Corn Starch for delicious corn starch recipes since the late 1800s. The new 48-page Best of Argo Cookbook features recipes for 45 tasty creations which honor your busy schedule, too. Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is just one of those creations.
Kason promotes early cancer detection
Published in Health
Twenty-five Kason Industries employees were able to have annual mammograms without having to take a day off work. The mobile mammography unit of St. Joseph's Hospital visited the Newnan company Nov. 10.
What's Cooking?
Published in Close-up
Grab a tissue. These onion options might just bring tears to your eyes, followed by a couple of unusual cakes for dessert.
Losing politician 'exposed' after vote
Published in Opinion/Op-ed
The recently concluded General Election was preceded by a terribly long and hard-fought campaign.
Head Start students welcome veterans
Published in Education
Retired Army Sgt. Ray Nash refers to himself as a 1-A soldier -- one fit to serve and one ready to serve America's next commander in chief.
Sams School announces 2008-2009 board
Published in Education
The Joseph Sams School has restructured its board of directors to include an executive committee and a board-at-large.
Autumn's beauty
Published in Close-up
Fall seems to have arrived suddenly this year.