Clay Neely

Georgia

Co-Publisher and Managing Editor at The Newnan Times-Herald

Articles

Student arrested at East Coweta High School on battery warrant, weapon charge

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

A 17-year-old student was arrested at East Coweta High School on April 15 after deputies served an outstanding warrant related to a recent fight on campus. According to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, the school resource deputy was attempting to take Sincere Isaiah Perez into custody for a battery charge stemming from a physical altercation that occurred earlier this month at the school.
Inmate dies at Coweta County Jail in apparent suicide

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

An inmate at the Coweta County Jail died Friday, April 18, in what authorities are investigating as an apparent suicide. According to a press release from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, detention officers were alerted by another inmate to an unresponsive individual inside his cell. The inmate was found with a bedsheet tied around his neck. Deputies immediately began lifesaving measures before Coweta County Fire Rescue EMS arrived and took over medical care.
Newnan City Church to build traditional-style sanctuary at 385 Jackson St.

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

This summer, Newnan City Church will break ground on a $10 million, two-story building at 385 Jackson St. — a striking, traditionally designed structure that reflects the congregation’s growth and roots in Coweta County. The 25,000-square-foot facility will feature a bell tower rising 88 feet from the foundation, large stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers, and a spacious 3,000-square-foot lobby designed to foster community connection.
First Amendment group flags troubling bills from 2025 Georgia legislative session

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

Several bills passed during Georgia’s 2025 legislative session threaten free speech and government transparency, according to the Georgia First Amendment Foundation. In its annual legislative wrap-up, the foundation highlighted more than two dozen proposals it monitored, praising lawmakers for rejecting many of the most problematic measures, but warning that others, including Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 36, represent a dangerous step backward for free expression and open government.
East Coweta sophomore wins 2nd place in patriotic art contest

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

Emily Harris, a 10th-grade student at East Coweta High School, earned second place in the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest sponsored by the VFW Post 2667 Auxiliary. The contest was open to students in grades 9–12, and Harris was recognized for her powerful artistic tribute to the emotional toll of war. “The veteran's piece I created was made to represent the soldiers who fight for our country on the battlefield,” Harris said.
Sharpsburg Town Council approves filming permit, rental increases, and more at April meeting

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

The Sharpsburg Town Council met on April 7 at the A&O Bridges Community Center, where members approved a series of measures ranging from rental increases at public facilities to a new wastewater master plan. One of the first actions was approving a filming permit for a production titled By Any Means. The council approved the permit with the condition that the production company will be responsible for addressing any public safety issues. The motion passed unanimously among present members, 4-0.
Friends since the 1940s reunite at The Varsity in Atlanta

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

A simple lunch at The Varsity in Atlanta turned into a heartfelt reunion for two lifelong friends and a reminder that true friendship never fades with time. Lila Ann Thompson of Newnan and Hilda Bryson of Jefferson recently reunited at their old teenage hangout, celebrating more than 80 years of friendship. Lila, 97, and Hilda, 95, first met as teenagers growing up in Atlanta during the 1940s.
Rainbow Run celebrates 10 years of color, compassion and community

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

The Coweta County Fairgrounds will come alive with color, connection and purpose on April 26 as the Abby’s Angels Foundation hosts its 10th annual Rainbow Run and Family Fun Day. Launched in memory of 9-year-old Abby Bacho, who died in a tragic car crash, the event has grown into a powerful day of remembrance and impact—supporting teen driver safety, organdonation awareness and student support programs across Coweta and beyond.
Newnan native hosts BBQ fundraiser to support dental mission in Kenya

1 week ago | dental.einnews.com | Clay Neely

A Newnan native is combining hometown roots with global service as she prepares to bring dental care to underserved communities in Kenya — and she’s inviting her community to help make it happen. Vivica Hill, a graduate of Northgate High School, the Central Educational Center (CEC), and West Georgia Technical College’s dental assisting program, is hosting a BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, at the CEC parking lot to support her upcoming international internship.
Newnan native hosts BBQ fundraiser to support dental mission in Kenya

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

A Newnan native is combining hometown roots with global service as she prepares to bring dental care to underserved communities in Kenya — and she’s inviting her community to help make it happen. Vivica Hill, a graduate of Northgate High School, the Central Educational Center (CEC), and West Georgia Technical College’s dental assisting program, is hosting a BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, at the CEC parking lot to support her upcoming international internship.