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1 day ago | 
times-herald.com | Clay Neely
A proposal to rezone residential property along Highway 29 in Moreland for commercial use is drawing pushback from residents ahead of a public hearing later this month. The Moreland Planning and Zoning Commission will review a request to rezone 2794 Highway 29 South from R-2 (residential) to G-C (general commercial). If approved, the change would allow for a warehouse and landscaping supply business across from the Moreland Animal Hospital.
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times-herald.com | Clay Neely
Four high-traffic intersections across Newnan are slated for upgrades as the city tackles congestion through new roundabouts, extended turning lanes, and long-awaited realignments. City Manager Cleatus Phillips outlined the projects during a recent presentation to the Newnan Rotary Club, emphasizing the city’s focus on improving traffic flow and safety without full road overhauls.
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1 day ago | 
times-herald.com | Clay Neely
A local couple was arrested Tuesday night after authorities say they repeatedly gave beer to their 1-year-old child while seated at the bar of a local restaurant. Craig Richard Banks Jr., 34, and Paetyn Nicole Gregory, 30, were taken into custody outside a local restaurant on Fischer Crossings Drive after video surveillance reportedly showed them laughing as they gave their toddler sips of beer multiple times.
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1 day ago | 
times-herald.com | Clay Neely
Kyra Aycock, a former Northgate High School star and standout pitcher at Oklahoma State, has entered the NCAA transfer portal with one season of eligibility remaining. The Coweta native made the move official Tuesday, continuing a busy offseason of roster turnover for OSU head coach Kenny Gajewski. Aycock’s junior season in 2025 saw limited opportunities, as she appeared in just 13 games with five starts.
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1 day ago | 
times-herald.com | Clay Neely
Janet Alford, secretary and historian for the Coweta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary, has been awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Medal of Appreciation by the General Daniel Newnan Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The prestigious award is given to non-DAR members who demonstrate outstanding support of the DAR’s mission to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.
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2 days ago | 
times-herald.com | Clay Neely
Newnan remains in rare fiscal territory, debt-free with nearly nine months of operating reserves, according to City Manager Cleatus Phillips, who delivered a financial update last week to the Newnan Rotary Club. Phillips emphasized the city’s continued financial discipline, noting that Newnan carries no long-term debt, a distinction he called “a rarity in local government.” Without debt service obligations, the city is able to direct more resources toward operations and services.
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4 days ago | 
times-herald.com | Clay Neely
A New York man has been charged in an organized scam that defrauded a Newnan resident out of more than $70,000, in what police describe as a sophisticated scheme involving impersonation of federal agents and in-person cash pickups. Ming Kei Li, 46, of Flushing, N.Y., was arrested May 29 and charged with violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, exploitation of the elderly, and criminal attempt to commit a felony. He remains in the Coweta County Jail on a $33,200 bond.
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5 days ago | 
times-herald.com | Clay Neely
The Newnan Junior Service League wrapped up a remarkable year of service and celebration during its annual May Dinner on May 13, held at Newnan Country Club. Themed “An Ode to Capri,” the evening brought members and guests together to reflect on a year marked by philanthropy, fellowship, and community impact. One of the night’s highlights was the presentation of a $10,000 grant to CORRAL—Coweta Organization for Riding, Rehabilitation and Learning.
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5 days ago | 
times-herald.com | Clay Neely
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Senoia on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The incident occurred around 12:41 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Johnson Street. According to authorities, a 2017 Jeep Wrangler was traveling north on Main Street when the driver failed to stop at the stop sign and struck a pedestrian who was crossing westbound in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.
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5 days ago | 
times-herald.com | Clay Neely
Newnan’s first-ever PorchFest turned downtown into a music lover’s dream Saturday, drawing more than 10,000 people and transforming porches into concert stages for local musicians. The sprawling grassroots music festival that far exceeded expectations in turnout and impact. An estimated 10,000 people packed the downtown district for the free, daylong event, which featured more than 40 musical acts performing on porches, business stoops and green spaces throughout the area.
