Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

Newnan

Reporter at The Newnan Times-Herald

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Coweta DA's Office seeks additional funding for upcoming fiscal year

5 days ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

The Coweta District Attorney's office is seeking additional funds as county staff prepares the fiscal year 2026 budget. On Thursday morning, county staff presented a draft of the budget to the Coweta County Board of Commissioners during a work session. The proposed budget is a 1 percent increase from last year's. The draft budget of $115,791,141 breaks down as:$23,640,776 for general government. $15,005,624 for judicial. $51,169,583 for public safety. $10,036,984 for public works.
Newnan man arrested for rape

5 days ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

A Newnan man was arrested on a rape charge June 19. Ernest Thomas Hines, 33, was arrested for rape and terroristic threats and acts. According to Investigator Chris Robinson with the Newnan Police Department, the incident reportedly occurred in the area of Dodson Street just after midnight Thursday. Robinson said Hines is not a known threat to the public. The crime wasn’t random, and Hines reportedly knew the victim, he said.
Commissioners weigh sending vicious dog cases to probate judge

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

Amendments to the county's animal ordinance may remove the animal services board from cases against vicious dogs and redirect them to the probate court. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners discussed changes to the ordinance and ultimately tabled the decision to its Aug. 5 meeting. Commissioner Al Smith was not present at the meeting. The commissioners were divided on the changes.
Senoia police department to purchase seven new vehicles

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

The Senoia Police Department will be adding new vehicles to update its fleet. At its Monday night meeting, the Senoia City Council approved the purchase of seven new vehicles for $442,285. According to Senoia Police Chief Jason Edens, the first payment of $101,064.64 will not need to be made until July 2026. Additional payments will be made for four additional years after the purchase, Edens said.
Study warns Project Sail could strain water system, pollute rivers

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

In response to the potential impacts of the Project Sail Data Center, a Coweta resident performed an environmental impact study on the development. The study was completed by Chris Soltis, a hydrogeologist for a state environmental agency. Soltis said he conducted the study on his own and not on behalf of his employer. The site for Project Sail is on an 832-acre property located in Sargent that is currently zoned for rural conservation.
Teenager struck by car, police urge caution as pedestrian crashes rise in Newnan

2 weeks ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

Newnan police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be more cautious as the city has seen a rise in vehicle-pedestrian collisions, especially in the last few weeks. Since Jan. 1, the Newnan Police Department has seen four accidents involving pedestrians, with three of those four occurring in the last few weeks, according to Sgt. Justin Thompson of NPD. On June 1, at approximately 9:25 p.m., a teenager was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of West Washington Street and Neal Street.
Probate court to accept electronic filings

2 weeks ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

The Coweta County Probate Court will now accept electronic filings through TrueFiling, a 24/7 web-based e-filing platform designated for courts, law firms and self-represented filers. According to a news release, the platform allows individuals to electronically file documents from their homes or offices. Payment of filing fees is managed through TrueFiling. There is an e-filing fee of $14 per petition or caveat. A 5 percent convenience fee will be charged by the credit card processing company.
Man arrested for firing gun at landlord's home

2 weeks ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

A Turkey Creek Road resident was arrested after allegedly shooting a firearm toward his landlord's home. Coweta County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to the 300 block of Turkey Creek Road after reports of someone discharging a firearm on June 9. According to the report, law enforcement officials found Jesus Javier Perdomo-Faneite drinking in a parked vehicle. Deputies reportedly spoke with Perdomo-Faneite an hour previously about shots being fired, but did not find evidence of a firearm.
Public hearing on county data center ordinance to be held July 15

2 weeks ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

As residents continue to oppose potential data centers in Coweta County, public input will be allowed on the county's proposed data center ordinance. The new ordinance will be discussed at a public hearing on Tuesday, July 15, at the Coweta County Board of Commissioners meeting. In April, the commissioners approved the rezoning of property near Palmetto for a data center campus. Property near Sargent will eventually seek rezoning for Project Sail, an 832-acre data center.
Jack Lamarca art show to be held June 11

2 weeks ago | times-herald.com | Jeffrey Cullen-Dean

For Jack Lamarca, the student has become the teacher. Lamarca, an alum and art teacher at The Heritage School, will have his work on display on June 11, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at David Boyd's gallery. Boyd was Lamarca's art teacher in school. "Everything about my teaching style I've based on David Boyd," Lamarca said. "He was one of my first and greatest teachers I had. He struck the perfect balance between being the authority figure and the cool uncle.