The Newnan Times-Herald

The Newnan Times-Herald, often referred to simply as The Times-Herald, is a newspaper based in Newnan, Georgia. Established in 1865, it holds the distinction of being the longest-running news outlet in both Newnan and Coweta County. Serving as a local newspaper and the official legal publication for the area, it is situated approximately 30 miles south of Atlanta. Notably, on July 22, 1972, the Newnan Times-Herald was honored with an award for "excellence in typography" from the National Newspaper Association.

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Some COVID-19 services ending after federal funding cuts

2 days ago | times-herald.com | Laura Camper

Sudden termination of some federal COVID-19 funding means that COVID-19 testing kits and testing kiosks will no longer be available to residents. “Local health departments will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccinations and maintain other essential public health services,” Eric Jens, risk communicator for the Georgia Department of Public Health, said by email. The impact to core services at local health departments will be minimal, he said.
Wellness Day to highlight resources available to residents

2 days ago | times-herald.com | Laura Camper

On Saturday, Community Wellness Day will make the move to downtown Newnan for a full day of activities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with shopping the local businesses and artisans at Newnan Locals Market, area residents can do a little yoga, barre, learn some self defense or join a workout on the greens around the historic courthouse.
City of Hope planning satellite facility near Newnan

2 days ago | times-herald.com | Laura Camper

White Oak Golden Kiwanis Club of Newnan members visited City of Hope Atlanta in Newnan on Thursday for a presentation about what the cancer center has meant to the county. Jonathan Watkins, president of the cancer center, spoke about the financial as well as quality-of-life benefits the City of Hope brought to the community. City of Hope has a patient satisfaction ranking among the top five hospitals in the country, Watkins said.
Commissioners object to Green Top Road annexation

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

At its Tuesday night meeting, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners rejected an annexation proposal for property consisting of about 122 acres into the city of Newnan. The property is located off of Green Top Road and is currently zoned for rural conservation. If annexed, the city of Newnan seeks to rezone it as planned residential development. The land is planned to be the second phase of the Everhour subdivision, which would be 235 single-family homes — about 44 percent of the development.
Newnan Presbyterian Church to host concert with award-winning musician Bing Futch

6 days ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

Newnan Presbyterian Church will welcome nationally known musician Bing Futch for a special concert on Saturday, May 10, at 4 p.m.Futch, an award-winning solo performer, brings high-energy performances to stages across the country. He’s headlined major festivals including The Walnut Valley Festival, The Florida Folk Festival, Indiana Fiddlers Gathering and more.
Student arrested at East Coweta High School on battery warrant, weapon charge

6 days 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.
Newnan Council approves rezoning for townhome development

6 days ago | times-herald.com | Laura Camper

The Newnan City Council on Tuesday approved a rezoning request for 8.3 acres on Newnan Crossing Boulevard East for the purpose of building 33 townhomes. The property was rezoned low density office and institutional in 2008 but is currently undeveloped. It is bordered by residential developments including Stonebridge and Woodbury Estates, said Dean Smith, senior planner for the city. “As it sits now, it is currently wooded and vacant,” Smith said.
Cowetans commemorate Easter, Holy Week

6 days ago | times-herald.com | Kandice Bell

Christians in the Coweta community have been preparing for Easter Sunday in various ways for weeks. Holy week leads up to Easter, which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. The earliest recorded observance of an Easter celebration dates back to the second century, although the commemoration of Jesus’ Resurrection likely occurred earlier, according to Britannica.
Inmate dies at Coweta County Jail in apparent suicide

6 days 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.
‘That’s too long’: Council pushes NURA to speed up redevelopment

1 week ago | times-herald.com | Laura Camper

After hearing the history of the Newnan Urban Redevelopment Agency during their retreat in March, city council members expressed concern at the sheer size of the problem of blight. “I’d like to see one day, this neighborhood, no longer be blighted,” said Councilmember Jim Thomasson of Chalk Level. “That’s my goal.”He felt like the city needed to be more focused on its redevelopment. “I feel like we’re just taking our paintbrush and we’re just doing this randomly,” Thomasson said.