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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Georgia residents behind on financial literacy

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

Georgia ranked in the bottom 10 of all the states for financial literacy, according to a recent study launched by Gold IRA Custodians, a retirement investment platform. Using data obtained from agencies such as Forbes Advisor, Experian, the FINRA Foundation and Federal Reserve including credit card delinquency rates, credit scores, percentage of the population that have emergency savings, budgets and pay bills on time, Gold IRA ranked the states from most financially literate to least.
Rezoning request heard at brief Grantville Council work session

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

On Monday, at a very brief work session – about 5 minutes – Grantville City Council members heard that Cornerstone Rentals requested a rezoning for property at 45 Grady Smith Road. Cornerstone previously requested and received a rezoning for property that once held a number of mobile homes. It plans to build rental properties on the now empty lots at 96 and 112 Arnold Street. The Grady Smith Road property is currently zoned R-20, single-family residential.
McDowell transfers to Mercer, joins conference champs

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

Former Trinity Christian standout Ethan McDowell is headed back to his home state, transferring to Mercer University after two seasons at Miami (Ohio). A 2023 graduate of Trinity Christian, McDowell played a key role on the Lions’ 2021 state championship team as a junior and was twice named first-team all-region under head coach Kenny Dallas.
81-year-old woman charged with illegal alcohol sales from Newnan home

2 days ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

A Newnan woman was arrested last week after authorities say she was selling alcohol without a license from her residence on Fairmount Drive. Cora Smith Cook, 81, was charged with violating Georgia law O.C.G.A. 3-3-3, which prohibits the unlicensed sale of alcoholic beverages, according to jail records. The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said investigators were patrolling the area around 7:45 p.m. on May 5 when they saw a woman leaving Cook’s home on Fairmount Drive with a red plastic cup.
Heritage rolls past Holy Spirit Prep, advances to quarterfinals

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

The Heritage Hawks baseball team took care of business on Friday afternoon, dominating their opening-round matchup of the GIAA Class 2A state tournament with a two-game sweep over Holy Spirit Prep. As the sixth overall seed, the Hawks hosted the visiting Cougars (7-8) and left little doubt about their postseason intentions, cruising to wins of 12-1 and 11-1 to advance to the second round.
Coweta County well-represented in 2025 NCAA softball postseason

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

It is postseason time in college softball, and once again, Coweta County is making a strong showing on the national stage. Five standout players from local high schools will be participating in the 2025 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament, while six more are showcasing their talents in other divisions and classifications, proving that Coweta continues to be a pipeline of elite talent.
Reader input wanted on revamped comics page

2 days ago | times-herald.com | Clay Neely

As part of a planned revamp of its comics page, The Newnan Times-Herald is asking readers to weigh in on which comic strips they’d like to see featured in the paper. With changes to syndication and a shift toward independent selection, the newspaper now has the opportunity to curate a new comics lineup—and reader feedback will play a key role in that process. A reader survey is now open and includes a list of available comics under consideration.
Piedmont Newnan earns B on Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades

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

Piedmont Newnan retained its B grade and Piedmont Fayette retained its A on Leapfrog’s spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades released last week. Leapfrog releases Hospital Safety grades twice a year — in the fall and in the spring. Since 2012, it has been making those grades available to the public. “Upwards of 200,000 people die annually due to preventable mistakes in hospitals, according to theJournal of Patient Safety," the Leapfrog Group website states.
REMEMBER WHEN - Northgate wins state championship in 2013

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

As the Northgate Lady Vikings prepare to return to the GHSA state championship stage on Friday in Duluth, memories stir of the program’s lone state title—captured in 2013 with a resounding 4-1 victory over the Whitewater Wildcats at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. That afternoon, the Lady Vikings weren’t just chasing a title but rewriting the narrative. Whitewater had dominated the rivalry, outscoring Northgate 17-2 over five previous meetings.
Lady Hawks survive first-round thriller in PKs

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

The Heritage School Lady Hawks are moving on in the GIAA Class 2A state playoffs after an intense first-round win over Robert Toombs Christian Academy on Friday evening. In a match filled with drama, momentum swings and physical play, the Lady Hawks outlasted the Crusaders in penalty kicks, winning the shootout 4-1 after a 3-3 draw through regulation and two overtime periods.