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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Rezoning plan for Highway 29 property raises concerns in Moreland

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.
Trinity’s Stiltner named region co-player of year; Lions place 8 on all-region teams

1 day ago | times-herald.com | Rob Grubbs

The Trinity Christian Lions wrapped up a successful 2025 baseball campaign with a 20-12 record, capped by a first-round playoff sweep of Landmark Christian — and now several key players are being honored for their standout performances. Senior pitcher Dillon Stiltner was named Region 2-3A Co-Player of the Year following a dominant season on the mound. Stiltner finished with a 5-1 record, a stingy 1.48 ERA and 80 strikeouts, serving as the Lions’ ace throughout the spring.
Roundabouts, turn lanes coming to ease traffic at key Newnan intersections

1 day ago | 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.
Parents accused of giving beer to 1-year-old at Newnan restaurant

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.
Newnan’s Wills Maginnis joins Mankato MoonDogs for summer

1 day ago | times-herald.com | Rob Grubbs

Former Newnan High School standout Wills Maginnis is headed north this summer, joining the Mankato MoonDogs of the Northwoods League after a breakout freshman campaign at Georgia State University. A 2024 graduate of Newnan, Maginnis quickly made waves in college ball, earning Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week honors — becoming the first freshman to do so this season. He tore through a five-game stretch, hitting .524 (11-for-21) with 12 RBIs, 11 runs scored and a pair of homers.
Northgate alum Kyra Aycock enters NCAA transfer portal

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.
DAR Medal of Appreciation awarded to Janet Alford

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.
Newnan-East Coweta rivalry fuels high-stakes year in Coweta sports

1 day ago | times-herald.com | Rob Grubbs

The rivalry between Newnan and East Coweta once again delivered a school year's worth of high-stakes moments, with every matchup rich in emotion, grit and Coweta County pride. From the gridiron to the wrestling mat—and everything in between—these clashes helped define the 2024-25 high school athletic calendar. Football: Friday night dramaThe annual football battle was a classic under the lights.
Phillips: Newnan budget holds firm with no long-term debt, strong reserves

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.
East Coweta’s Savage honored by MaxPreps

4 days ago | times-herald.com | Rob Grubbs

Each year since 2008, MaxPreps has honored the top high school softball players in the nation, and for 2025, East Coweta’s Jada Savage has been selected as Georgia’s Player of the Year. Savage, a junior pitcher from East Coweta and an Ole Miss commit, earned the honor after a dominant fall season in which she led the Lady Indians to the Georgia High School Association Class 6A state championship.