May 24, 2013 04:41AM

Experts don't anticipate gas price jump on holiday

Gasoline prices aren’t expected to jump for Memorial Day weekend travel.

May 24, 2013 03:40AM

Newnan High School Class of 2013

Newnan High School's Class of 2013, some 480 strong, graduated Thursday night, leading off commencements for Coweta's three public high schools.

May 24, 2013 01:25AM

50-bed rehab hospital planned

HealthSouth Corporation announced Thursday that its state certificate of need has been approved and plans will move forward to build a 50-bed comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Newnan.

“We look forward to bringing this new hospital and the much needed comprehensive, inpatient rehabilitation services to the residents of Coweta, Fayette and south Fulton counties,” said Linda Wilder, president of the southeast region for the Birmingham, Ala.-based HealthSouth.

May 24, 2013 01:24AM

Bear spotted on U.S. 29

A young bear may have taken up residence — at least temporarily — in Coweta County, just north of the Madras community. 

Truck driver Al Epperson said he almost hit the bear as it tried to cross U.S. 29 Tuesday. 

May 24, 2013 01:23AM

Veterans lead way on events

Local veterans will be offering Buddy Poppies in several locations this weekend – as Memorial Day approaches.

Memorial Day will be Monday, and there will be a program at Veterans Memorial Plaza in the Newnan city park at Jackson Street and Temple Avenue on Monday at 11 a.m.