Clay Neely

2 days ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

A Newnan woman was arrested last week after authorities say she was selling alcohol without a license from her residence on Fairmount Drive. Cora Smith Cook, 81, was charged with violating Georgia law O.C.G.A. 3-3-3, which prohibits the unlicensed sale of alcoholic beverages, according to jail records. The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said investigators were patrolling the area around 7:45 p.m. on May 5 when they saw a woman leaving Cook’s home on Fairmount Drive with a red plastic cup.

2 days ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

As part of a planned revamp of its comics page, The Newnan Times-Herald is asking readers to weigh in on which comic strips they’d like to see featured in the paper. With changes to syndication and a shift toward independent selection, the newspaper now has the opportunity to curate a new comics lineup—and reader feedback will play a key role in that process. A reader survey is now open and includes a list of available comics under consideration.

3 days ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

A 64-year-old Newnan man was arrested Saturday afternoon after a reported physical altercation at the Kroger on Bullsboro Drive. Police said officers responded around 3:15 p.m. and encountered Allen Michael Stroman, who appeared visibly intoxicated, unsteady on his feet, and slurring his speech. During the encounter, Stroman allegedly lunged at an officer and resisted arrest before being taken into custody.

3 days ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

Joey Karvelas didn’t just make pizza in Las Vegas – he made a name for himself. The owner and chef of Karvelas Pizza Co. placed fourth in the traditional pizza category for the Southeast at the 2025 International Pizza Expo, one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the world. The event featured more than 600 chefs from across the globe. Karvelas’ top-four finish marked a proud achievement for both his team and the local community.

3 days ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

A Coweta County developer who was the subject of a multi-year bribery investigation has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to making false statements to law enforcement. Richard Jason Veitch, 44, entered an Alford plea on May 7 to one felony count of making a false statement. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed four additional felony bribery charges as part of a negotiated plea agreement.