Kandice Bell

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Reporter at The Newnan Times-Herald

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Articles

Historic Bailey house finds new stewards in Brantley family

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

Once a home to slaves, the historic Bailey House in Coweta is now owned by the Brantleys. This local African American family is preserving the history of the antique home while making their own history. Kenya Brantley is a local business owner with two businesses — Greenhouse Mercantile in downtown Newnan and a second location in downtown Senoia. Brantley said she has always been drawn to vintage items, including houses.
Prevailing Grace hosting third annual Father’s Day Community Cookout

3 weeks ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

Prevailing Grace Ministries will host its Third Annual Father’s Day Community Cookout at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. The event will be held at Prevailing Grace Ministries at 16 Paul St. in Newnan. The Rev. Jarmaine Elder Sr., pastor and founder, said Prevailing Grace is always looking for ways to do outreach in the community. “We (Prevailing Grace) make it our mission to serve,” Elder said. “We are here to serve — not to be served. I felt it was only right to honor our fathers in our community.
Coweta churches to commemorate Pentecost Sunday

1 month ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

Congregations across Coweta will commemorate Pentecost Sunday on June 8, a day significant to the Christian faith. What is Pentecost? Pentecost Sunday is commemorated to remember the day the disciples received the Holy Spirit, according to umc.org. The story in Acts 2 describes a mighty wind and tongues of fire as the Holy Spirit was poured out on people from all over the world who came to Jerusalem to celebrate a Jewish feast, according to umc.org.
Coweta County Senior Services to host 43rd Annual Senior Luncheon, seeking vendors for expo

1 month ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

Coweta County Senior Services is preparing to host its 43rd Annual Senior Luncheon on June 25 and 26, which also includes the second annual Prime Life Expo.
Bailey celebrates 25 years of ministry at White Oak Grove

1 month ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

The Rev. Dr. K.G. Bailey and his wife, Lashawn Bailey, were recently honored for 25 years of ministry at White Oak Grove Baptist Church in Senoia. A 25th anniversary celebration was held at Saint Smyrna Baptist Church in Newnan on Sunday, May 18. Bailey was honored by Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Senate. Sen. Matt Brass was present to read the resolutions. “I love coming to worship here,” Brass said. “I love coming to worship here, and I love coming to worship at White Oak Grove.
Local couple uses spare time to help neighbor

1 month ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

Cowetan Dez Ross is highlighting her neighbors for the small deeds they do continuously for her. Ross said she works multiple jobs, nearly 80 hours per week, so time is limited. She has lived near Piedmont Newnan Hospital for 20 years. Recently, Ross said she got home prepared to do some yard work and check one more thing off of her already long to-do list. But her neighbors, Gary and LeAnn Ross, had already taken care of that for her.
St. Paul’s delivers nearly 200 books to JPES second graders for summer reading

1 month ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newnan delivered 189 books to 63 second graders at Jefferson Parkway Elementary School for summer reading. Each month, St. Paul’s has a mission outreach. St. Paul’s already has a partnership with JPES, which often supports different needs and events. Anne Graner, a member of the church, said the church’s mission team met with JPES Principal Dr. Sean P.
Newnan First Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrates mothers

1 month ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

The Women’s Ministry at Newnan First Seventh-day Adventist Church recently hosted a Mother’s Day Celebration and honored Sis. Georgia Taylor, one of the church's oldest mothers. Latoya McGinty, Women’s Ministry leader, said she felt it was important to honor the mothers at the church. “It gives us a chance as a loving church to shower them with love, honor their sacrifices, and create memories they will cherish and appreciate forever,” McGinty said.
White Oak Grove Baptist Church celebrates 10th Kmart Day

1 month ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

For 10 years each April, former Kmart employees have been gathering at White Oak Grove Baptist Church in Senoia to fellowship and worship together. During the pandemic, the service didn’t stop, but was held virtually. A history with KmartThe Rev. Dr. K.G. Bailey, a former employee of the Kmart Distribution Center in Newnan, serves as a pastor at White Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Local parishes mourn, celebrate the life of Pope Francis

2 months ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

Parishes in Coweta, metro Atlanta, and around the world are remembering the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, April 21, the day after Easter. According to the Associated Press, the Vatican says Pope Francis died of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. Parishes across the archdiocese have been hosting prayer services and Mass for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral Mass on April 26.