Coweta County

Vikings win state title

The Northgate Lady Vikings settled years of frustration with a state title  win over Whitewater May 18. The team got over the hump of losing to Fayette County teams and was rewarded with its first championship. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The Northgate Lady Vikings soccer team wrapped up a championship season May 18 with a 4-1 victory over Whitewater.
The win gave the school its first AAAAA state title, the cap to a quite outstanding season that featured 11 shutouts and six more games in which they gave up just one goal.
Northgate went into the half up 1-0, but Whitewater briefly tied the game before the Lady Vikings scored three more times to seal the game. Read More»

Northgate High Class of 2013

Honors Graduate *
High Honors Graduate *

William James Abraham
Luisa Maria Acevedo Puerta
Ryan Christopher Alain **
Hannah Michele Aldredge **
Qynaya Za’Tala Alford
Alex Dennie Anderson
Dylan Chance Anderson
Harris Wade Anderson
Veronica Arango
Alexander Michael Armstrong
Tyler Heath Askey
Joel Auzon
Kristin Aurora Bailey
Cameron Graham Baker
Micaela Shae Pangan Baldwin
Skyler Ryan Barnhill
Angela Valeria Barraza
John Alexander Bauer **
Sarai Nichol Bauguess *
Kayla Marie Bedwell
Joseph Caleb Goolsby Belford
Cory Matthew Bemister
Laura Allison Bennett Read More»

Newnan High Class of 2013

Honors Graduate *
High Honors Graduate **

Kristopher Edward Akers **
James Edward Alexander *
Jerrell Marquez Alford
Tichina Marshay Alford
Arielle Amey *
Zachary John Amoroso **
Elizabeth Yvonne Anderson
Lamonica Shandrell Anderson
Lemair Anderson II
Vincella Marnise Anderson
Ashley St. Claire Arnold *
Jeffery Lewis Avery Jr.
Magali Lucero Ayala **
Mikaela Danae Bandiera
Evan Reed Barlow
Matthew Frank Barlow II
Arthur James Barrett
Aaron Scott Bass
Kiran Batool *
Ivy Caroline Batten *
Taylor Nicole Baughcum
Kelexsa Nehkois Bell
Kayla Kristine Bellinger Read More»

East Coweta Class of 2013

Coweta County high school seniors held graduation ceremonies this week,.  Above, left to right, are East Coweta High School 2013 Salutatorian Rachael Ana and Valedictorian Saeyun Lee; Newnan High School 2013 Salutatorian Abigail Palmer Gordon and ValedictorianJonathan Kelly Swenson; and Northgate High School 2013 Salutatorian Bharath Ramanathan Shankar and Valedictorian Clint Russell Garn. Photo/Special.

Honors Graduate *
High Honors Graduate **

Mary Kathryn Abel
Gunnar James Acquaire *
Blake Nuel Adams
Caitlyn Hop Adams
Jacob Ryan Adams
Layci Blair Adams
David Lee Addison
Kendall Renee Aitken *
Makayla Marie Aitken **
Alyxandra Jade Akers
Ariel Elizabeth Alanis *
Christopher James Albert
Michael Ryan Albert
Renikia Paulette Allen
Tara Danielle Allen **
LaKesha Brionna Amey
Emily Ann Ammon **
Robert Cole Amtmann **
Michael Lee Anderson
Quierra LaShown Anderson
Jennie Ruth Andrews *
Ian Alec Antley
William Conner Antley *
Jennifer Alyse Arnett
John Michael Ashley Read More»

Coweta to hold graduation ceremonies May 22-24

Coweta County’s valedictorians and salutatorians include, left to right, Northgate High School Salutatorian Bharath Ramanathan Shankar and Northgate Valedictorian Clint Russell Garn; Newnan High School Valedictorian Jonathan Kelly Swenson and Newnan Salutatorian Abigail Palmer Gordon; East Coweta High School Valedictorian Saeyun Lee and East Coweta Salutatorian Rachael Ana Scott. Photo/Special.

As the Coweta County school year heads towards a close on Friday, May 24, Coweta County high schools are preparing for their major year-end events. The senior classes of all three high schools will hold Baccalaureate services on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at three different locations. Read More»

Coweta firefighter honored for saving life

Veteran Coweta County firefighter Frank Jones, third from right in the front row, received a proclamation from the Coweta County Commission on May 7 acknowledging his actions earlier in the year when he discovered a house fire while on the way to work, removed the occupant and administered CPR until EMS staff arrived. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The morning of Feb. 27 began like any other normal day. But the quick actions of Coweta County firefighter Frank Jones while on his way to work that morning earned him honors by the Coweta County Commission and a proclamation declaring May 7, 2013 as “Charles Franklin Jones, III Day” in Coweta County. Read More»

McIntosh boys take AAAAA title

The 2013 McIntosh boys soccer team hoists the trophy high after winning a 2-0 championship match Saturday night against Houston County. Photo/John Munford.

Northgate tops Whitewater 4-1 in girls AAAAA championship

The McIntosh boys soccer team brought home a trophy to Peachtree City Saturday night after defeating Houston County 2-0 in the AAAAA final in Carrollton.

In their post-game meeting, Head Coach Bunky Colvin told his Chiefs that they were "the greatest team in McIntosh history."

"You earned it. You are the best. Nobody was better," Colvin said.

The Chiefs allowed just two goals all season and beat a very worthy opponent in Houston, Colvin noted.
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East Coweta staging Broadway favorite tonight in Newnan

The cast of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Photo/Special.

Seventeen high school guys dancing some terrifically demanding moves, 16 “pirate” girls performing fancy footwork, a love story, great singing, and a few visual tricks from the set and tech crew make for a tremendously entertaining evening. Read More»

Northgate girls upset McIntosh; playing for AAAAA title

Northgate girls upset McIntosh; playing for AAAAA title

Vikings to face Whitewater team that knocked off Starr's Mill Tuesday night

The Lady Chiefs of McIntosh High School were less than four minutes away from their third straight state championship appearance, but Northgate High School erased a late deficit to send the Vikings to the state finals for the first time in school history.

The Vikings won 2-1 in overtime in Tuesday's Class AAAAA state semifinals and will play Whitewater High School Saturday for the state championship at 5 p.m. at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. Read More»

Coweta administrator honored for service

Coweta County Administrator Theron Gay was recently awarded the 2013 Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. Pictured, from left, are ACCG Executive Director Ross King, Theron Gay and Walton County Commission Chairman and ACCG 1st Vice President Kevin Little. Photo/Special.

Longtime Coweta County Administrator Theron Gay has been named as the recipient of the 2013 Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). The award is given to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the citizens of Georgia through public service in county government.

Gay received the award during the recent 2013 ACCG conference in Savannah. Read More»

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