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Two teens injured in speed-related wreck

Published in Local

Excessive speed was most likely the cause of an accident in Newnan Monday evening involving four local teenagers, authorities say.

Deputies chase alleged shoplifter

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Deputies with the Coweta County Sheriff's Office were involved in a vehicle pursuit Tuesday afternoon with a vehicle that was reportedly stolen.

Arrest Log for 11/18/2008

Published in Arrests

The following Coweta County residents were arrested by the Peachtree City Police Department:

Commissioners do away with sports council

Published in Local

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to dissolve the "sports council" Tuesday night.

Plant Wansley reducing sulfur dioxide emissions

Published in Local

Residents in Coweta, Carroll and Heard counties will be breathing cleaner air thanks to the new "scrubbers" installed at Georgia Power's Plant Wansley, located on the Heard/Carroll line near Whitesburg.

Lady Vikings win season opener

Published in Sports

Getting double-figure scoring from Brianna Banks and Jocelyn McGarrah, the Northgate Lady Vikings won their season opener in the Johnny Brown Gym Tuesday night over Whitewater, 51-32.

The 'D' stands for dominating in Newnan defense

Published in Sports

Just how good is the Newnan Cougars defense?

$14.8 million in upgrades planned at airport

Published in Local

The Newnan-Coweta Airport is in the midst of a five-year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) that includes $14.8 million worth of airport upgrades.

County hears impact fee appeal

Published in Local

The Coweta County Commission heard an appeal against the denial of an impact fee waiver at its meeting Tuesday night.

Deaths published on 11/18/2008

Published in Obits

Alma Roberts Culberson, 98, of Hogansville, Ga., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19 in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.

East Coweta teams split games with Creekside

Published in Sports

SHARPSBURG -- Since assuming the head coaching spot for the East Coweta Indians, Ronnie Vandiver was hopeful of seeing what his club could do against a quality basketball team.

McDonald, Duke reach Sweet 16; honors for Rutledge, Schultze

Published in Sports

Christie McDonald and Duke's women's soccer team will head to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA College Cup this Saturday to face Atlantic Coastal Conference rival Virginia (14-4-3).

Detmer clinches Mullins Cup

Published in Sports

Local golfer Wyatt Detmer didn't need a prominent showing on Tuesday afternoon in the final stop of the Georgia PGA Senior Division Tour held at Little Ocmulgee Wallace Adams Golf Course in McRae.

Advice for the GOP

Published in Opinion/Op-ed

For Republicans seeking a silver lining from the last election, try this one:

Volunteers make CLICK click

Published in Opinion

'Tis the season of giving thanks, and on Monday CLICK (Certified Literate Is Coweta's Key) held its annual luncheon to honor donors and volunteers who are so valuable to this organization that promotes adult education and lifelong learning through its partnership with West Central Technical College and the Coweta County School System.

We need an FDR-type solution

Published in Opinion

The difference between paying taxes and spending is that you are paying as you go. You also have a chance at reducing the debt. On the other hand, reducing or eliminating the income tax and replacing it with a national sales tax puts undue burden on the middle class and poor. It also means putting the burden of paying off the enormous national debt on our grandchildren and maybe even our great grandchildren.

Downtown jewelry store holding food drive

Published in Close-up

R.S. Mann Jr. Jewelers in downtown Newnan is organizing a unique food drive.

Sound Off

Published in Opinion

FREEDOM OF WORSHIP: We also have Freedom of Worship, along with Freedom of Speech in the First Amendment. It should be left up to me whether I honor the Sabbath by having a drink of alcohol or not with my dinner.