Coweta County News

The city of Newnan's public safety and public works departments have switched over to a new enhanced digital radio system.

A young bear may have taken up residence - at least temporarily - in Coweta County, just north of the Madras community.

A rezoning and variance for property on Hwy. 34 East near Ruth Drive was approved Tuesday by the Coweta County Board of Commissioners.

Lynda Adcock's vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer April 16 on Georgia Highway 16 near Harper Road in Senoia.

The attack took place Friday night at Clays Place, located on Ishman Ballard Road, as the employee was trying to close for the night, according to Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Yarbrough of the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.

Parents are asking about the safety of the schools in the event of a tornado after the devastation suffered in Moore, Okla.

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.

A public hearing on the rezoning of property near the intersection of Hwy. 34 East and Ruth Drive is on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting of the Coweta County Board of Commissioners.

'I just want to help other artists out,' said Kendall Mack, left. Currently he is helping to shepherd the new careers of several local rappers as well as his own brother, Marquez Mack, seated, who is performing under the name 'Quez.' 'I just want to help other artists out,' said Kendall Mack, left.

Four Madras Middle School students were charged with narcotics possession after one brought prescription drugs to the school on Thursday.

Lee Middle School student Anna Williams and her teacher, Robyn Cialone, had a great time at Special Needs Game Day Tuesday at the Hunter Complex.

The 2013 March for Babies began at Carl Miller Park Saturday, led by ambassador family Cati and Justin Rhodes and their twins Tripp and Cole.

The new Senoia Branch of the Coweta County Public Library System will be celebrating its one-year anniversary May 18 with special storytelling, a presentation of "The Wizard of Oz," a workshop for kids and salsa dancing.

Identities of the three women, all in their 40s or 50s, were not immediately released.

Coweta Firefighter Charles Franklin "Frank" Jones III, right, was honored with a proclamation for his heroism by the Coweta County Commissioners Tuesday.

Newnan Police officers and Coweta Sheriff's Office deputies wait outside the home on Brookfield Drive off Shenandoah Boulevard Wednesday for updated information from investigators, seen in the background.

"The Walking Dead," based on the graphic novel series of the same name, is the story of groups of survivors in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse.

At least one gunman and two or three others burst into a residence this morning demanding money from the occupants, which included a small child.

We would like to take this opportunity to let the people of Newnan and Coweta County know how very much we appreciate the outpouring of love and affection shown in the illness and death of Danny "Boomer" Bishop.

RANT: To the individual responsible for stealing money from the bank accounts at Bank of North Georgia: You've done nothing but cause a lot of pain and suffering for others.