Coweta County

AT&T activates new 3G wireless site in east Coweta

AT&T Wireless customers in east Coweta County should see a boost in their service with the activation last week of a new 3G wireless cell site. The site will provide new coverage for area residents and businesses between Sharpsburg and Peachtree City along Ga. Highway 54 and on Ga. Highway 154 at the intersection of Christopher Road and Reese Road. Read More»

Coweta Fayette Rotary Club Welcomes attorney Lynn Clark and 4 GRSP Students

Charity golf tournament coming to Cannongate

Awesome Youth Inc. will host its first annual Elaine B. Connally Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, May 15 at the Canongate I Golf Club.

The tournament event begins at 11 a.m. with tee time at 1 p.m. Team registration and single registration is available. Team, single, and raffle prizes include items such as cash, golf equipment and a Honda Accord Crosstour.

Awesome Youth Incorporated is a nonprofit organization, with all proceeds from the tournament benefitting the Summer Camp Scholarships for underprivileged under-served youth. Read More»

Coweta Fayette Rotary meets Michael Gunnin of Atlanta Christian College

Michael Gunnin presented the Coweta Fayette Rotary with information regarding the Atlanta Christian College. Atlanta Christian College, located in East Point, and now, Peachtree City, offers enhanced learning through the development of academic programs and delivery systems that meet the needs of a diverse and changing student market. The mission of Atlanta Christian College is to educate students for Christ-centered service and leadership throughout the world. Shown in the photo is Coweta Fayette Rotary Club President, Cynthia Monsour with Michael Gunnin. The Coweta Fayette Rotary Club me Read More»

Coweta Fayette Rotary welcomes GRSP students

Lynn Clark visited the Coweta Fayette Rotary Club and introduced four GRSP Students. Since 1946, Rotarians in Georgia have promoted world peace through understanding by offering scholarships to international students for one year of study in Georgia colleges and universities. Georgia Rotary Clubs sponsor students recommended by a Rotary Club in their home country. These students become adopted members of a Georgia “host family,” but live on campus at the school they attend. Georgia Rotarians believe “Peace is Possible” and through GRSP promote international goodwill through the bonds of frie Read More»

Dickerson-McCook Wed April 9

John Stephen McCook and Dawn Cramer Dickerson were married April 9, 2010, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg. Bishop David Epps, Canon Dan Hale and Deacon Bill Shelton officiated.

The bride owns a cleaning company and is self-employed. The groom is a sergeant with the Peachtree City Police Department.

The bride, escorted by her daughter Rayna Lynn Dickerson, wore a strapless champagne Pronovias gown with pick ups and a fingertip length veil. She carried a bouquet of white roses and blue delphinium. Read More»

Race for Riley - 2010

This year's Race for Riley fundraiser held April 24 came with plenty of rain that did not deter the runners and spectators who made there way to the Georgia Baptist Children's Home in Palmetto for the 5K Walk/Run and the new Bike Run. This year's race saw more than 900 entries for the event. The Race for Riley is a fundraiser for the Joseph Sams School in Fayetteville where Riley attends.

A Taste of Newnan - Spring 2010

Area residents came in droves to Courthouse Square in Newnan April 22 for a sample of the culinary fare that could be found at the long-time family treat - A Taste of Newnan. The evening provided an endless choice of foods along with live music and games for the kids.

Betty Marylynn Thompson, 80, formerly of Palmetto

Betty Marylynn Thompson, 80, of Williamson, formerly of Palmetto, died April 23, 2010.

She is survived by her husband Edward Thompson; daughter Vicki and Steve Borders; son Kenny and Visa Thompson; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother Wayne Richards; sister-in-law Doris Richards; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville with Pastor Paul Carder officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Read More»

Judge rules Starship can open

The Starship Adult Novelties and Gifts location on Ga. Highway 34 at Thomas Crossroads was given the go-ahead to obtain its business license April 19 after the company had its day in Coweta County Superior Court.

It was a long time in the making, but all that ended April 19 when Coweta County Superior Court Judge Jack Kirby ruled in favor of Starship Enterprises in its lawsuit against Coweta County after county commissioners last year denied a business license to the Starship Adult Novelties and Gifts location on Ga. Highway 34 at Thomas Crossroads. Read More»

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