Coweta County

Blood drive in Senoia Monday

The Optimist Club of Senoia will sponsor a blood drive for the Senoia area on Monday, Feb. 4. The community drive will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Senoia United Methodist Church. The hours of the drive will be from 1-6 p.m.  Read More»

Newnan author pens books for kids

Author and Newnan resident Tricia Kvidt enjoys acting and the arts. But recently Kvidt, who is also the mother of four young daughters, has turned her creative experience to writing books for children. The three-book series is entitled “The girl and the little brown mouse.”

Kvidt explained that her idea for the series of three books was loosely based on her six-year-old daughter. The first two books, “Friends Forever” and “Big Sisters” are currently available at Amazon and www.createspace.com while the third in the series, The Goodbye,” is expected to be available by April. Read More»

The Carnegie and Newnan Coweta Art Association rotate art for the spring

The Carnegie and the Newnan Coweta Art Association have partnered up to present a variety of art. The Newnan Coweta Art Association has rotating exhibits in the Carnegie. There is an art gallery on the second level. A reception with the artists will be held on Tuesday, February 26 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artists and stroll and look at the art. Read More»

Parenteen seminar should give insights on raising teenagers

Trinity Fellowship Church in Sharpsburg will host a free Parenteen seminar led by Chap Clark Saturday, Feb. 9, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on the campus of Trinity Fellowship just west of Peachtree City, 8814 Highway 54, Sharpsburg. Although admission is free, registration is requested. To register, go to tri-church.com.

Clark is a professor and author with over 30 years of experience of guiding teenagers and the adults who influence them.

“He’s the kind of guy you’ll have fun listening to and will really appreciate the insight into the mind and heart of your teen,” a spokesperson said. Read More»

Early voting starts for Dist. 71 seat

6 in running for Coweta-Fayette seat vacated by Stokely

The race is now officially on for the vacant District 71 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.

The district encompasses much of east Coweta County and two small areas in northwest Peachtree City. Although Coweta resident Robert Stokely won election last year, he withdrew from the position in December after being offered a full-time job in Coweta Magistrate Court. Read More»

Braves ace pitches against texting and driving

Braves ace pitches against texting and driving

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson appeared at East Coweta High School recently, warning students against texting and driving as a part of AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign. Hudson’s appearance was thanks to ECHS student Adriana Williams, who signed up for AT&T’s no texting and driving pledge at a recent Braves’ game and won the visit. Photo/Special.

Senoia nurse appointed to Ga. Nursing Board

Senoia resident and Piedmont Healthcare executive Lisa Hedenstrom stands with Governor Nathan Deal. Photo/Special.

Senoia resident and Piedmont Healthcare executive Lisa Hedenstrom has been appointed to the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Board by Governor Nathan Deal.

“I’m honored to have been selected to serve on the Georgia LPN Board,” said Hedenstrom. “I am committed to providing the state of Georgia the most qualified nurses available to ensure the best healthcare for our citizens.” Read More»

Senoia school gets charter extension

It was an announcement that parents of school children at the Coweta Charter Academy (CCA) at Senoia have been waiting for. The school last week received a five-year renewal of its charter and is expected to soon begin construction work that will expand the school on Ga. Highway 16 on Senoia’s west side.

Ga. Charter Educational Foundation (GCEF) board member Lyn Michaels-Carden said the CCA received a five-year charter renewal last week from the Ga. State Board of Education. The renewal is effective beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, Michaels-Carden said. Read More»

Senoia qualifying dates set

It was an otherwise short agenda item approved with little fanfare at Monday night’s meeting of the Senoia City Council. But the approval of the qualifying dates for municipal elections later this year could result in increased interest since Mayor Robert Belisle has announced he will not seek reelection.

Belisle’s term will expire at the end of the year, as will those of Councilman Jeff Fisher and Councilman Larry Owens. Senoia uses the at-large method of electing council members. Read More»

Sharpsburg’s Connie Bratcher named Poet Laureate at IBTS

Dr. James Stewart, Connie Bratcher

Dr. James Stewart and the board of trustees at Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary recently named Connie Campbell Bratcher of Sharpsburg Poet Laureate and presented her with a plaque. Read More»