Nominate a "Citizen of the Year"

On January 28, 2010, Coweta County will honor its next Citizen of the Year, and the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce wants your nominations by Friday, December 18. Nomination forms are available through the Chamber.

"The Citizen of the Year Award was established by the Chamber in 1992 to recognize individuals with outstanding leadership and citizenship within the community," said Don Chapman, community volunteer and 2009 Citizen of the Year. "These are people who demonstrate exemplary vision, civic pride and a strong commitment to a better Coweta County."

Nominees must be residents of Coweta County and must focus their efforts in the county and surrounding area.

To learn more about the Citizen of the Year Award, email Don Chapman at chapmandon@aol.com or contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270,
info@newnancowetachamber.org or go to their website at
www.newnancowetachamber.org to download a nomination form.

With more than 600 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta
Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to
increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta's citizens. As the county's
largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business
leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all
business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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Newnan Downtown Awarded ‘Great Places in Georgia’ By the Georgia Planning Association (GPA)

Whether helping kids get to school safely, planning for inevitable growth or making a serious effort to “go green,” communities all over Georgia were recently recognized at the Georgia Planning Association’s awards ceremony. Newnan’s downtown was selected as the inaugural recipient of this year’s “Great Places in Georgia” award.

The 2009 GPA Chapter Awards were given to plans and projects that showed innovation, transferability, quality, effectiveness of implementation, public participation, technology, equity and sustainability. In addition to the basic planning awards, a new category was created to recognize “great places” in Georgia. The award was established to showcase communities that emphasize a live, work and play environment, safety, conservation, accessibility, and community involvement.

“This is a great honor for our City,” said Planning Director Tracy Dunnavant. “It shows that Newnan has managed to preserve its past while continuing to meet the needs of the future. It’s an award that could only be achieved through the efforts of the community as a whole.”

GPA citied several factors that contributed to downtown Newnan being selected as a “Great Place in Georgia”. Those factors included: Downtown being defined by its history, strong sense of place and engaged community; The antebellum architecture that remains intact in the downtown area; The wide variety of mixed uses in downtown including retail, restaurants, offices, industrial and public uses; The commitment of the City and County governments to keeping their administrative offices downtown; and Newnan’s selection as Georgia’s representative for This Old House’s Best Old House Neighborhoods for 2009.

Other winners of the 2009 GPA Chapter Awards were:

· Chattahoochee County Safe Routes to School, Outstanding Planning Process Small Community
· West Bay Street Hudson Hill Study, Outstanding Planning Process Large Community
· Oakwood 2030 The Shape of Life to Come, Outstanding Planning Document Small Community
· Gwinnett County 2030 Unified Plan, Outstanding Planning Document Large Community
· The Westobou Vision, Augusta, GA and North Augusta, SC Urban Area 2009 Master Plan, Outstanding Planning Document Large Community Honorable Mention
· Warm Springs Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail, Columbus, Outstanding Plan Implementation –
· Zoning Handbook, Columbus, Outstanding Educational Tool
· Regional Snapshots, Atlanta Regional Commission, Outstanding Educational Tool Honorable Mention
· Green Communities Program, Atlanta Regional Commission, Outstanding Initiatives/Special Projects
· Sustainable Fellwood, Savannah, Outstanding Initiatives/Special Projects
· Comprehensive Transportation Plan Program, Atlanta Regional Commission, Outstanding Initiatives/Special Projects Honorable Mention
· Georgia Tech Community Development Planning Studio on the English Avenue Neighborhood, Outstanding Student Project
· One Town, One Goal, Thomaston Mill Neighborhood, Griffin, Grassroots Initiative

The Georgia Planning Association (GPA) has provided resources and services to planners and communities for more than three decades, offering education, legislative support, the Community Planning Institute and other resources. Each year, GPA rewards local communities and regional commissions for their work to make Georgia a better place to live. The Georgia Planning Association presents its Chapter Awards at its fall conference.
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Trade in Your Old Purse, Help Community Welcome House and Save, too

Dillards in Ashley Park, Newnan, GA is having an event that benefits Community Welcome House. It begins October 27th and ends November 1st. Bring in an old hand bag/purse and receive a discount on your purchase of a new purse. Community Welcome House benefits as they receive the traded in hand bags.

Chamber’s Early Board Forum Featuring Economic Health and Regional Healthcare

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Economic Health and Regional Healthcare: Trends in Health Care and the Impact on the Local Economy, at its upcoming Economic Engagement Series Early Bird Forum on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. The Forum cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members and includes breakfast.

The Early Bird Forum is a monthly Chamber networking event that provides information about key economic drivers in our community and the roles they play in helping keep Coweta’s economy strong. Reservations are required and the deadline is Monday, October 26 by 12 Noon; contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce
With more than 600 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta’s citizens. As the county’s largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

Newnan High School Celebrates Local Veterans

An invitation to local veterans:

The History and Social Studies Department at Newnan High School want to take this opportunity to invite you to our biannual Veteran’s Day held this term on December 11. We hold this event at the end of each school term in order for the students to “put a face” with the events that they have been learning about over the last part of term. Your participation in our school is one of the biggest and most anticipated events of each term. We appreciate the time and effort that you will undertake to help us teach these young people. Thank you!

We will meet at the National Guard Armory across the street on Armory Road between 8:00-8:30AM. When you come in there will some students to greet you, sign you in and help you find a place at a table. There will also be students in the parking area to help you carry anything in. Coffee will be available and breakfast will be served starting around 8:15. The first group of students will come in at about 8:50. They will come and visit at your table and talk to you about your service. If you have any items and/or pictures that you would like to share with the students, please feel free to do so. The first two groups of students will wrap up at about 11:40 and then lunch will come from Quizno’s. We will have 2 groups of students after lunch as well and will close the day at approximately 3:00PM. We would love to have you spend all day with us, but if you can only come during part of the day that is perfectly fine. We would appreciate any time that you can spare for our students.

Also, our second fundraising event will be held on October 26 at the old Sprayberry’s BBQ on 29. Sprayberry’s will donate a part of the profits to our veteran programs if you eat there between 5:00-9:00PM. You can eat in or carry out, just mention that you are supporting Newnan High School history. Thank you to those of you that supported us at Chikfil A on that rainy day in September! If possible, we would appreciate your support with these fundraisers- they are easy for us- we just need to get people out to eat!

Lastly, Newnan High School is still working with the local Historical Society to promote the Society’s Veteran Donation Program. We have saved several things over the last few months that we will be using in class. If you have things from your service that you are not sure what to do with, please contact Mr. Henderson or myself. If any of your friends or neighbors are in this situation, please let them know what we are doing. We do not want these items to land in the trash!

If you have any friends that are veteran’s and might be interested in participating in any of these things, please let me know their name and phone number and I will be glad to contact them. Also, if you use email regularly, please email me at the address listed below so that I can add you to our Veterans’ Day contact list. We would like to get as many of you as possible on our email list to save on the expense of mailings.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call on me. I appreciate it!

Steve Quesinberry
Chairman: History and Social Studies Department
Newnan High School
stephen.quesinberry@cowetaschools.org

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month And Breast Cancer and Alzheimer Awareness

October is a month of awareness for important issues that we as individuals may face at some time in our life. Breast Cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Domestic Violence all very important and critical topics. Unemployment and home foreclosures are in the media every day.

This brings a strain on the public assistance available to address all issues. The individuals who are unemployed need the basic essentials to daily living, a room to sleep in, food, and clothing. They also need a leg up not a hand out.

Our community is blessed to have so many options and resources that can bring the leg up for these unfortunate individuals to connect with. Along with the food pantry, we have Shiloh Missions, Bridging the Gap, Salvation Army, Goodwill, and many churches that have programs and food pantries that are helping meet these essential needs. Shiloh Missions has implemented a data base that can be used to monitor who is receiving assistance and how often. They have a resource data base that can help direct those who want help to overcome the issues they are currently facing.

And… snugly tucked away in our beautiful city of homes is a secret. This secret is so hidden we only become aware of it when something terrible happens. Domestic violence thrives in our community. Community Welcome House statistics prove it. In December 2008, 474 calls were documented; 153 women and children were admitted to our program with 65 being children. Through September 2009, we have documented 372 calls, admitting 121, with 49 being children.

We are making a difference we know it. Our purpose is to end domestic violence one family at a time. Have we seen success, yes. Social change is difficult. Understanding why the victim stays is impossible for most. Victims who have lived with violence are emotionally connected to the abuser.

Children living and witnessing the abuse are taught to keep the secrets and soon believe it is normal. How do you change what they understand as normal? Think of Jamestown? Have you read “Helter Skelter”? A person learns what they live, life in prison? Is this normal? Think about it.

Fortunately for Coweta County we have a program that redefines normal in the life of a person who is a victim of domestic violence. Time is important when a victim decides to leave. Can this community make a difference? Community Welcome House believes it can. We hope you will help us end the violence by supporting our efforts during October and throughout the year.


Linda Kirkpatrick
Executive Director
www.communitywelcomehouse.org

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Plan to Attend the 2009 BigExpo October 22

Coweta County's biggest and most influential business exposition will take place Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Summit Family YMCA. Doors open for business-to-business networking from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., and to the general public from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cost for general
admission is $5.00. This annual Trade Show, which is presented by Delta Community Credit Union, offers a competitive shopping experience and features the newest products and services in Coweta and the Metro Atlanta Business Market.

With more than 100 exhibitors and almost 2,000 attendees, this event sells out and is a great opportunity to expose businesses and citizens to thousands of potential clients, network with peers, and generate quality business leads. Many of the area's largest employers will be joining
exhibitors for a special 'Think Coweta First' business-to-business networking session. Also, Access Coweta will host an exhibitors' lounge.

"In the face of a slower economy, BigExpo really focuses on the great companies that are here in Coweta and what we can do to support them," said Reta Origer, sales manager with the Country Inn and Suites, owner of Marketing Sense, and Chamber chairperson for the event.

"BigExpo is a great place to learn about other businesses and generate new leads for your own business," Origer added.

For the second year, Delta Community Credit Union is the Title Sponsor of BigExpo 2009, and Summit Family YMCA serves for the third consecutive year as the facilities sponsor. Other corporate sponsors include: Benton House, Canongate Golf Clubs, Cardiovascular Consultants of Georgia, Coweta-Fayette EMC, Media Production Group, Newnan Utilities, NuLink, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Relyco, SouthTowne Motors,Toyota of Newnan and United Bank. Media
sponsors are Comcast Spotlight and 92.5 The Bear.


About the Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 600 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta's citizens. As the county's largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all
business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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The Carnegie Introduces the Honor Book System

The Carnegie invites the public to participate in the honor book system. The honor books are donated for the purpose of trading and sharing reading experiences with others.

Honor book criteria:

• You loved the book (no dumping of titles no one would want to read, space doesn’t allow for that)
• Books need to be in excellent condition
• Hardback or paperback
• Fiction or non-fiction
• Adult, young adult or children’s books

Drop off donations and fill out a comment sheet at front desk.

Choose a book, take it with you and, upon completion, return it to the Carnegie with your comments in the space provided for the next person to enjoy. All books are one way donations and become part of the honor book system

“We are excited to introduce the honor book system to the Carnegie,” said Amy Mapel, Carnegie Media Coordinator. “I think it will enhance the reading opportunities for the Carnegie patron.”

About the Carnegie
Carnegie is one of the most historically significant structures in downtown Newnan and was built in 1904. The building served as a library until 1987 when a new facility was constructed on Hospital Road. With its iconic lighted sign that states the ‘City of Homes’ on top of the building, citizens recognize the Carnegie when they drive through historic downtown.

The Carnegie was funded by the city of Newnan’s General Fund and partly by 2007 Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The Carnegie’s cost to be renovated was over $1.5 million dollars to the city. For more information on the Carnegie, please visit www.ci.newnan.ga.us or email amapel@cityofnewnan.org

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Coweta County Fair Closed Tonight

Due to current and expected weather conditions, the Coweta County Fair will not open tonight. Coweta County, the Kiwanis Club and Belle City Amusements announced just after noon today that they would not open the fairgrounds for the scheduled Monday evening events. At this time, plans are to resume the regular schedule on Tuesday.

Courthouse Committee Seeks Memories and Photos

Work on the historic Coweta County Courthouse continues with the completion date still targeted for early summer of 2010. The Courthouse Citizens Advisory Committee has begun discussions on opening festivities and is asking for the community’s assistance.

The festivities surrounding the opening of the courthouse are not determined yet but the committee has one project that they’d like to get started. The committee is soliciting individual memories and photos of the courthouse to be used in some type of historical record. The Courthouse represents many things to many citizens and the committee would like to record that and save it for future generations.

“This courthouse is the citizens building. It’s been the heart of Coweta County for over 100 years and we know there are many people with fond memories of the building and the square,” said Patricia Palmer, Director of Public Affairs for Coweta County. “I’ve had friends, family and complete strangers tell me stories about things they remember at the square and how the courthouse was the backdrop for family memories. That’s what we want to hear about.”

Memories can be personal, told to you by a friend or family member OR memories of major county events and how the courthouse was a part of that time in history. “If your granddaddy told you about playing checkers on the square, or you loved the Christmas lights that used to be draped from the high points on the dome or if you always rested on the courthouse steps when trick or treating with the downtown merchants, we’d like to hear about it and, hopefully, get a photo of it as well.”

The committee has not finalized exactly how the memories and photos will be used but the plan is to gather them in some type of document or printed piece that will also trace the history of the courthouse and the work done in the recent rehabilitation. Images and memories can be submitted via e-mail to cowetainfo@coweta.ga.us or sent to Patricia Palmer, Coweta County, 22 East Broad Street, Newnan, GA 30263. The following release must be included for your memories and photos to be used. The information is posted on the county website as well.

I hereby give permission for images and/or information/stories about the historic Coweta County Courthouse that I have submitted to be used for historic purposes. I understand that this submitted information and/or images may be used in print, video, web and other electronic data and waive any rights of ownership or compensation.

Subject in photo and approximate date taken, if applicable:
Date:
Name:
Signature:
Address:
Phone number:

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Meet Your Commissioners!

The Coweta County Commission has scheduled Town Hall Meetings in each of the five districts in 2009. The format is casual and citizens are encouraged to drop in and meet the commissioner for their district.

The next Town Hall Meeting will be Tuesday September 29, 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Central Library on Literary Lane, just off Ebenezer Church Road, Lower Fayetteville Road and Hwy. 154. This meeting will be hosted by Rodney Brooks, Commissioner for District 4. The formal is “open house” and representatives from many county departments will be on hand to visit with citizens.

Flooding in Northwest Coweta County

Due to the recent rains, flooding conditions have occurred in some areas of northwest Coweta County. Coweta County Road Crews and Emergency Management have been and continue to monitor the situation. At mid day today, flooding occurred over the road at 960 Payton Road and Coweta County crews barricaded the road at that point. By mid afternoon, the rising waters had flooded a bridge on the east end of Payton Road, making one stretch of Payton Road and Cliff Payton Circle inaccessible.

Flat Rock Road is the only alternative route for some of the people who live in this area. The Coweta County Road Department has added more gravel to the old portion to keep it passable and the other portion has recently been completely rebuilt as part of the work associated with the coming Chattahoochee Bend State Park.

The Coweta County Fire Department is on hand now and using small boats to assist and evacuate those who live in the inaccessible area on the east end of Payton Road and Cliff Payton Circle.

Road crews have also closed the boat ramp to the Chattahoochee River at Carrollton Hwy. The National Weather Service is predicting that the Chattahoochee River will crest at 28.5 feet sometime tomorrow.

Citizens are encouraged to avoid the area and to approach all water on roadways with caution.
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Chamber's Coweta Core Industries Summit FOLLOW-UP!

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is hosting a follow-up Coweta Core Industries Summit for several of Coweta's core industries. The roundtable discussions include small business, big box retail and financial service and will be held on Wednesday, September 23,
from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. The roundtables will be facilitated discussions about the challenges, opportunities and the specific issues faced within each sector. There is no charge for this event, but reservations are required by calling or emailing
the Chamber at 770-253.2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

This roundtable is a follow-up to Coweta Core Industries Summit of industry-specific roundtables the Chamber hosted earlier this year. The first roundtables focused on the financial service, real estate, big box retail, small business, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing
industries.

"We developed this series of roundtables to help determine the specific needs and desires of Coweta's major industry groups. In addition to exploring specific services that the Chamber might provide to each, we also hope to uncover some broader issues across the board that we might address together to improve the business environment for everyone," said Tonya Whitlock, West Georgia Technical College.

The roundtable is open to Chamber members and non members and is free of charge. Please RSVP to Valerie Ward, 770-253-2270 or valerie@newnancowetachamber.org.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 600 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta's citizens. As the county's largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all
business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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Newnan High School; More Times to Help Our Veterans

First let me know say thank youo to all of those that made it out to ChikfilA on August 31 to support the local National Guard soldiers. The 2 stores here in Coweta County raised over $4,000. The store that we worked with on Bullsboro Dr. raised around $2,700 of that amount- way more than half of the total amount. Thank you!

I want to let you know about a couple of ways you could really help Newnan High School with our school veteran programs. Many of you over the years have asked us if you could help us by donating money which we have always refused. However, as money has gotten tighter during tough economic times, it has gotten more difficult for our department to raise the money we need to put on the kind of programs involving veterans that we would like to put on. To help us out, both ChikfilA and Sprayberrys BBQ have agreed to give us a percentage of sales on a designated night, just like they did with the National Guard. The price for the food does not change- you pay what you normally would pay; but the company gives us a percentage of the sales during that evening to assist us with our program. Therefore, the more people that come out to purchase food on that evening, the more money that we get for our program. You can come into the dining area, get takeout or you can go through the drive through. Easy for you and us!

We hope that you will help us by coming by ChikfilA and Sprayberrys on the nights listed below. Most of the History Department staff will be there on the designated nights to meet and thank you for your help! The first night will be a week from Monday…Monday, September 21!

We really need your help! Please plan on coming by these eating establishments, get some good food and help us out!! Bring your friends and family!!

ChikfilA- September 21, 2009 5-8PM.

Sprayberrys- October 27, 2009. 4-9PM.

Steve Quesinberry
Newnan High School

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Chamber Announces Leadership Coweta Class of 2009-2010

Twenty citizens of Coweta County have begun a seven-month course of study as part of Leadership Coweta, a community leadership development program offered by the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce.

The Class of 2009-2010 includes: Kevin Askew, NuLink; Dee Ann Boone, Newnan
Utilities; Marche' Boykin, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers; Beth
Dow, Home Helpers of GA & AL; Andrew Dunn, Canongate Golf Clubs; Cheryl
Hayes, PAPP Clinic; Luke Headley, Headley Construction; Bernard Hellendoorn,
Media Production Group; Bill Howard, Prudential Georgia Realty; Lisa
Johnston, CLICK; Seth Millican, Brock Clay; Larry Owen, City of Senoia;
Cynda Pierce, Tom C Hudson, CPA, PC; Sharon Renaud, Georgia Power; Teresa
Singley, Piedmont Newnan Hospital; Aleisha Steele, Cargill; Matthew Swope,
Rosenzweig, Jones, Horne & Griffis, PC; Jan Teasley, BB&T Bank; Rosalita
Troutt, West Georgia Technical College; and Stephanie White, Georgia Power.

The Leadership Coweta experience begins with an annual one-day retreat. Over the course of the program, participants examine virtually all aspects of life in our County, including education, healthcare, regional leadership, community, economic conditions, growth, daily life, infrastructure, community safety and local government. The curriculum is tied closely to the issues and priorities identified in the Chamber's annual business plan.

"Leadership Coweta was a great experience for me, and I'm delighted at the level of interest and engagement that continues for this program," said Bill Blackmon, Sales Executive with Georgia Power Company, and chairman of the Leadership Coweta program. "With every class, participants bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives about our County, so there's always something new to learn and to consider, both from the presenters and from fellow classmates."

The Chamber will begin accepting applications for the 2010-2011 class next summer. To learn more about Leadership Coweta, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or email valerie@newnancowetachamber.org.

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largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business
leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all
business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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Main Street Newnan Labor Day Weekend Events

Dust off those running shoes! Main Street Newnan’s Annual Mike Fitzpatrick Ford’s Sunrise on the Square Road Race is planned for Saturday, September 5th.

The One Mile Walk/Run begins at 7:45 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:00 a.m. There will be a short “Tot Trot” following the race. Runners will gather on West Broad Street for the start of the race. The race course continues to Newnan High School and through historic neighborhoods and then finishes at the square.

The entry fee is $20 for runners if received by September 3rd and is $25 on the day of the race. All participants will receive a 100% cotton long sleeved road race t-shirt. Beverages and light refreshments will be available. Tot Trotters will receive a short sleeved youth size t-shirt.

The road race is a fundraiser for the Main Street Newnan program, which hosts about 40 special events throughout the year in downtown Newnan. Along with Main Street Newnan, sponsors of the road race include Mike Fitzpatrick Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Coweta Fayette EMC Natural Gas, Bank of Coweta, and Synergy Fitness.

There will be prizes given out to top finishers in male and female categories based on age groups. Non-runners have the phantom runner option, which allows people to support the cause without making the run. Phantom runners can donate to the main street program and receive a t-shirt.
The road race is a part of Main Street’s Labor Day festivities. The Annual Labor Day Sidewalk Sales kicks off at 9 a.m. on Friday and continues on Saturday. The ever-popular Market Days on the Square will also be featured on Saturday.

Online registration is now open at www.active.com or download an application at www.mainstreetnewnan. For more information, please contact Main Street Newnan at lbridges@cityofnewnan.org.
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Georgia Department of Banking and Finance Takes Possession of First Coweta Bank, Newnan, Georgia

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) took possession of First Coweta Bank, Newnan, Georgia on August 21, 2009. The Superior Court of Coweta County issued an Order appointing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) as Receiver of the Bank effective upon the Department taking possession of First Coweta Bank.

The Department took possession of First Coweta Bank pursuant to the Official Code of Georgia, Section 7-1-150(a) which authorizes the Department in its discretion to take possession of the business and property of any state chartered financial institution whenever such financial institution is either insolvent or operating in an unsafe or unsound condition to transact its business, is operating in violation of any court order, statute, rule or regulation, or requests the Department to take possession of its business and property.

Through an agreement with the FDIC, First Coweta Bank will be acquired by United Bank, Zebulon, Georgia.

All deposit accounts of First Coweta Bank have been transferred to United Bank and will be available immediately. On Saturday, August 22, 2009, depositors were able to access their accounts at the former main office and branch locations of First Coweta Bank. Customers of both banks should continue to use their existing branches until United Bank can fully integrate the deposit records of First Coweta Bank. Additionally, the former depositors of First Coweta Bank can continue to access their accounts through automated teller machine transactions, checks and debit transactions.

All deposits will be transferred to United Bank and, therefore, it is not anticipated that there will be any loss exposure to former First Coweta Bank depositors that have deposits exceeding the FDIC Deposit Insurance amounts.

The Department’s Commissioner, Robert M. Braswell, reminds depositors that deposits of all Georgia banks are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000. Special rules are in place for accounts held in trust status and joint accounts that may further expand deposit insurance coverage. You can find additional information on FDIC Deposit Insurance at www.fdic.gov.

The FDIC has established a website and a toll-free phone number to answer questions from depositors, creditors and other interested parties regarding the receivership of First Coweta Bank. Please refer to the FDIC’s website for further information regarding the details of the purchase and assumption transaction. The website is www.fdic.gov and the toll-free phone number is 1-800-405-8028. The phone number is operational this evening until 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. and thereafter from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Local Florist to Support Good Neighbor Day

Residents of Newnan and Coweta County will once again have the unique opportunity to meet each other and develop new friendships when Arthur Murphey Florist hosts its second annual Good Neighbor Day on Wednesday, September 9, 2008. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Arthur Murphey Florist at 6 LaGrange Street in historic downtown Newnan will give away a minimum of 1500 roses in bunches of a dozen, absolutely FREE to anyone who visits the shop, while supplies last.

Anyone who picks up a dozen free roses will be asked to keep one of the roses and give the others away to 11 different people – spreading goodwill and friendship in the community. In keeping with the spirit of “Good Neighbor Day”, a donation of a non perishable food item for the local food bank would be appreciated but not required. All items collected will be taken directly to the Newnan Food Bank located at One Roof Ministries.

“This is an opportunity for us to motivate our community and get people to show friends, family and strangers how much they care,” says Hutch Murphey, owner. “Newnan and Coweta County is made up of friendly, caring people that can make an impact right here at home.”

Arthur Murphey Florist has been located in Historic downtown Newnan for over 60 years and was founded by Hutch’s father, Arthur “Doodle” Murphey. Murphey Florist is a full service FTD florist offering service to all of Coweta County.
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Coweta County Holding Millage Steady for 2009

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners voted last night to maintain or reduce the county’s millage rate for 2009.

“We are holding steady or, for the unincorporated area, slightly reducing the millage for 2009,” said Coweta County Commission Chairman Paul Poole. “We feel like it is extremely important that we keep our expenses to a minimum in the current economic market. Our citizens have tightened their belts and expect us to do the same – even while we invest in important infrastructure projects.”

This is the second year in a row that the Commission has either slightly reduced or kept the millage rate steady. The proposed rates are 7.66 for the incorporated areas, which is the same as last year, and 6.93 for the unincorporated areas, which is .05 mills less than last year. The net levy will increase by only $128,764 due to growth in the digest.

The difference in rates is due to the way insurance premium taxes are returned to the county and municipalities. Unincorporated property owners receive credit for the insurance premiums that are returned to the county. Cities and municipalities also receive this credit and can pass it along to their property owners on city tax bills.

Coweta citizens approved a $20 million Fire Bond last November that will vastly improve fire and public safety services in the county. The Fire bond will amount to roughly $28 in taxes for a $150,000 home. These dollars will be used to purchase new fire equipment, build two fire stations and purchase a new, countywide public safety communications system and should result in an improved ISO rating and lower insurance premiums for citizens.

Citizens in the unincorporated areas, along with the municipalities of Moreland, Turin and Sharpsburg, will see an additional line item on their tax bill for this fire bond. The municipalities of Grantville, Senoia and Haralson are participating in this Fire Bond as well and will include the cost on city tax bills.

The state has also made a change that will affect taxpayers. Since 1999, the Georgia General Assembly and the Governor have provided a credit on property tax bills called the Homeowners Tax Relief Grant (HTRG). In recent years, that credit resulted in a $200 - $300 reduction to property tax bills.

Due to financial strains on the state budget, the Georgia General Assembly and the Governor did not fund this credit for 2009 property tax bills. While the HTRG credit may someday be reinstated by the General Assembly, it is not expected to be considered again until state revenues increase significantly. Because of that credit not being funded, the average homeowner will have an increase on their tax bill.
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Coweta-Fayette EMC and Chamber's Bowling Adventure Turns Back Clock to the Rocking 50s

Dust off those poodle skirts, grab your pink bubble gum, and get into the swing of things for the annual Coweta-Fayette EMC and Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Bowling Adventure on Thursday, August 27 from 1:30 to 5:00 pm at Junction Lanes. Members and non-members
are invited to participate in this 50's style event which features a "Rockin' Around the Lane" theme. Annually people come from all over Coweta County to participate in this afternoon of friendly competition, networking, and team building.

"This will definitely be a high-energy crowd, so it makes perfect sense for Coweta-Fayette EMC to be the title sponsor," said Mary Ann Bell, Vice president of the utility. "We think the Chamber adds great value to our community and we encourage anyone and everyone to join the fun. We welcome the new Silver Sponsors Cardiovascular Consultants of Georgia and PAPP Clinic."

Robin Harrington, general manager of Junction Lanes, explained that this year's tournament features a few new twists including an "At the Hop" Networking Game, "Spin the Wheel" when you make a strike, and "Mystery Shot" Contest for Cash. Junction Lanes serves as the annual facilities sponsor.

Immediately following the bowling tournament will be a Chamber "Business-After- Hours" networking event sponsored by Marketing Sense.

Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed team (50's attire), the best-decorated lane, and the best combined score. In addition, to win prizes, individuals can compete in the Crazy Bowl and Out-Med "Mystery Shot" contests.

The best advertising deals in town can also be found as a part of the bowling adventure. Businesses can promote their products and services for an entire year to more than 338,000 people. Special deals are available for year-long banner ads, lane sweeps, and combo packages, starting as low as $100.

Registration information is available from the Chamber at 770.253.2270 or at
info@newnancowetachamber.org. Cost for Chamber members is $200 per team for four players or $50 per individual.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With almost 700 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber
of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to
increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta's citizens. As the county's
largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business
leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all
business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.


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Kayla Morris Named to Gordon College Dean's List

Kayla Morris of Coweta County was named to the spring semester Dean’s Merit List. In order to be named to the Dean’s Merit List a student must be in good standing with a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher for 10 or 11 semester hours.

Electronics Recycling Day in Coweta County

Do you have electronics cluttering your basement or extra bedroom? Take care of that clutter. Bring your recyclable electronics to our special Electronics Recycling Day on August 1, 2009 from 8 am - noon at Thomas Crossroads Elementary, 3530 East Highway 34. Coweta County Environmental Management, Creative Recycling Systems of Georgia (CRS), and the Coweta County School System have partnered to provide a location for county residents to recycle obsolete and used electronic devices. Trailers will be set up in the parking lot to collect the items delivered that day.

The electronics items you bring will be recycled into valuable commodities which are circulated back into worldwide production. The items brought will be 100% recycled – plastic, wiring/glass/ all components. Not only does this reduce the volume of items taken to landfills, but it also keeps toxic metals out of landfills. The items will be collected and recycled by CRS. CRS has been an innovator in developing methods to process obsolete electronics with zero waste and less impact on the environment. CRS also takes the electronics left at the Coweta County Transfer Station for recycling.

ACCEPTED ITEMS (all accepted free of charge with the exception of televisions)Personal Computers (PCs), Monitors, LCD Screen / Flat Screen Monitors, VCRs, Radios, Stereos, DVD Players, Microwaves, Power Supplies, Rechargeable Batteries, Vacuums, Banking Equipment, Telephones, Pagers, Networking Equipment, Laptops, Keyboards, Mice, Power Cables, Medical Equipment (Non-Hazardous), Printers, Copy Machines, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Transformers, Scanners, Portable Electronic Devices, Servers, HUBS, Ink Cartridges, Toner Cartridges, Remotes, Modems, Projectors, Cameras, Televisions (Processing Charge of $10).

UNACCEPTED ITEMS Refrigerators, Washer Machines, Clothes Dryers, Dish Washers, Mercury Containing Devices (Thermometers, Fire Alarms), Hazardous Chemicals / Materials, Light Bulbs, Florescent Tubes, Bio-Waste

In case you can’t make it out to this Recycling Day at Thomas Crossroads, you can bring these items to the Coweta County transfer station on Essie Mae Walker Road, which is off Ishman Ballard Road between Smokey Road and Franklin Highway (Hwy. 34 West). If you bring your recyclable electronics to the transfer station, please keep them separate from other trash to insure you are not charged. In addition, televisions are not recyclable if taken to the transfer station. They are treated as regular waste and charged as such.
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Sharpsburg Resident is State Truck Driving Champion

/PRNewswire/ -- John Dillon, of Sharpsburg, was named the best professional truck driver in Georgia after winning the flatbed competition and receiving the highest overall score in the eight competing categories at the 2009 Georgia Truck Driving Championships. The annual event is sponsored by the Georgia Motor Trucking Association.

Dillon, who drives for Con-way Freight, now qualifies to compete in the American Trucking Associations' National Truck Driving Championships August 18-22, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Penn. -- also known as the "Super Bowl of Safety." The winners from each of the seven other categories are also eligible to compete in the national championship.

Nearly 400 drivers from all 50 states will compete in Pittsburgh for four days, challenging their driving skills, and knowledge of safety, equipment and the industry. From 18-wheeler five axle sleepers to tank trucks to twin trailers--they will drive a course that recreates situations truck drivers face daily. These maneuvers may include: an alley dock, a rear line stop, a side park, a scale stop, a right turn, a front line stop, and straight line driving through a diminishing clearance.

On Saturday night, August 22, one contestant will drive away as the 2009 National Grand Champion Truck Driver.

"The Truck Driving Championships represent the culmination of the industry's dedication to safety," said Georgia Motor Trucking Association President & CEO Edward Crowell. "I congratulate all the contestants and I hope Georgia roots for our drivers as they move on to Nationals in Pittsburgh."

Georgia participants at National for each category include:
Kevin Dean, YRC, Rockmart, Ga. (Straight Truck)
Michael Britt, UPS Freight, Dallas, Ga. (Three-Axle)
Thomas LaSalata, UPS Freight, Buford, Ga. (Four-Axle)
Thomas Turner, Martin-Brower, Carrollton, Ga. (Five-Axle)
Dennis Day, Con-way Freight, Lawrenceville, Ga. (Five-Axle Sleeper)
Clarence (AL) Churchwell Jr, UPS Freight, Stone Mountain, Ga. (Tankers)
John Dillon, Con-way Freight, Sharpsburg, Ga. (Flatbed)
Joseph Obregon, ABF Freight System, Ellijay, Ga. (Twins)


ATA's Truck Driving Championships include top professional truck drivers from around the nation competing at state and regional levels to make it to the national competition Aug. 18-22 in Pittsburgh, Penn. The NTDC annually attracts over 2,000 cheering friends, family, colleagues and spectators. For more information, visit the 2009 National Truck Driving Championships website: www.truckline.com/Federation/Councils/slpmc/NTDC/Pages/Default.aspx .

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Coweta-Fayette EMC and Chamber’s Bowling Adventure Turns Back Clock to the Rocking 50s

Dust off those poodle skirts, grab your pink bubble gum, and get into the swing of things for the annual Coweta-Fayette EMC and Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Bowling Adventure on Thursday, August 27 from 1:30 to 5:00 pm at Junction Lanes. Members and non-members are invited to participate in this 50’s style event which features a “Rockin’ Around the Lane” theme. Annually people come from all over Coweta County to participate in this afternoon of friendly competition, networking, and team building.

“This will definitely be a high-energy crowd, so it makes perfect sense for Coweta-Fayette EMC to be the title sponsor,” said Mary Ann Bell, Vice president of the utility. “We think the Chamber adds great value to our community and we encourage anyone and everyone to join the fun. We welcome the new Silver Sponsors Cardiovascular Consultants of Georgia and PAPP Clinic.”

Robin Harrington, general manager of Junction Lanes, explained that this year’s tournament features a few new twists including an “At the Hop” Networking Game, “Spin the Wheel” when you make a strike, and “Mystery Shot” Contest for Cash. Junction Lanes serves as the annual facilities sponsor.

Immediately following the bowling tournament will be a Chamber “Business-After- Hours” networking event sponsored by Marketing Sense.

Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed team (50’s attire), the best-decorated lane, and the best combined score. In addition, to win prizes, individuals can compete in the Crazy Bowl and Out-Med “Mystery Shot” contests.

The best advertising deals in town can also be found as a part of the bowling adventure. Businesses can promote their products and services for an entire year to more than 338,000 people. Special deals are available for year-long banner ads, lane sweeps, and combo packages, starting as low as $100.

Registration information is available from the Chamber at 770.253.2270 or at info@newnancowetachamber.org. Cost for Chamber members is $200 per team for four players or $50 per individual.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With almost 700 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta’s citizens. As the county’s largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.
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Final Week to Apply for Chamber's Leadership Coweta Program

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce continues to accept applications for the 2009-2010 Leadership Coweta class through the end of this week. Applications are due by 5pm Friday, July 31.

Leadership Coweta provides a unique learning experience for emerging and existing leaders by offering an intense curriculum that trains, empowers, and supports leaders so that they can effect positive community change. The program also creates an awareness of comprehensive community issues and opportunities and features interaction with key community and elected
leaders. This communitywide comprehensive leadership program meets once a month September through March.

During these tough economic times, it's important to put people in places to make connections, build relationships, and to become better equipped to make decisions. Leadership Coweta provides a great opportunity to do just that. Over the seven months, class members examine virtually all aspects of life in our County, including education, leadership, community and economic conditions, infrastructure, environmental improvement, daily life and convenience, growth, community safety, arts and culture, and healthcare.

"Leadership Coweta was a great experience for me, and I'm delighted at the level of interest and engagement that continues for this program," said Bill Blackmon, Georgia Power Company and chairperson of the Leadership Coweta program. "One of the best aspects of Leadership Coweta is that while the curriculum gives a fantastic overview of life here in Coweta County, we can
adapt it each year to reflect the changing needs and circumstances that affect our community. This year, we've added more about managing our community's growth and about the arts and culture resources that are here and how they play into our quality of life."

To learn more about Leadership Coweta contact the Chamber at 770.253.2270 or go to www.newnancowetachamber.org to download an application.

With almost 700 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber
of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta's citizens. As the county's largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all
business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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Governor Kicks Off Sales Tax Holiday Weekend in Newnan

Beginning at midnight tonight, shoppers will find savings on back to school supplies

Governor Sonny Perdue today visited a Wal-Mart in Newnan to kick off the sales tax free holiday weekend, joining State Rep. Lynn Smith who sponsored this year’s tax holiday bill. Georgia shoppers will be able to purchase clothing items, school supplies, computers and computer accessories free of state and local sales tax during the state’s eighth annual tax-free holiday, which begins at midnight tonight and continues until midnight on Sunday, August 2.

“I encourage parents, students and teachers to take advantage of our eighth annual sales tax holiday to save on purchases of much-needed supplies,” Governor Perdue said. “Experience has shown that many retailers offer additional discounts and sales that result in even more savings for back-to-school shoppers.”

This year’s sales tax holiday is a result of House Bill 120, which Governor Perdue signed into law on May 4.

During the sales tax holiday, clothing and footwear up to $100 per item are exempt from payment of sales tax. There is no limit on the number of shoes and clothing items an individual can buy. If the price of an article of clothing or pair of shoes exceeds $100, the item will be taxed at the full retail price. Clothing accessories, jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, watchbands and similar items are not exempt from sales tax during the tax-free period.

School supplies bought for classroom use or classroom-related activities are exempt if they cost $20 or less per item. Qualifying items include pens, pencils, notebooks, paper, book bags, calculators, dictionaries, thesauruses, children’s books and books listed on approved school reading lists for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Sales tax will be due on the purchase of any single school supply item that exceeds $20.

Purchases of personal computers and accessories are exempt up to $1,500 per transaction. Qualifying items in the personal computer exemption category include monitors, personal computer base units, keyboards, handheld computers, printers, modems, non-recreational software and other peripheral devices.

Personal digital assistants are exempt unless they allow voice communication. Other items that would not be exempt are regular cell phones, digital cameras, furniture and any systems, devices, software or peripherals designed or intended primarily for recreational use.

The sales tax exemption for all qualified merchandise is intended only for individuals and their personal use. The exemption does not apply to purchases made for resale, purchases by businesses, for items leased or rented, or items sold at sports facilities, theme parks, restaurants, public lodging establishments, and airports.

Additional information and a comprehensive list of exempt items are available at any Department of Revenue Regional Office or via the Department’s website https://etax.dor.ga.gov/salestax/holiday/2009/index.aspx . Information is also available by calling 404-417-6601 or by contacting the DOR by e-mail: taxpayer.services@dor.ga.gov .
A tax-free holiday for certain energy efficient and water efficient products with a sales price of $1,500 or less is slated for Oct. 1 through Oct. 4.
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Keep Newnan Beautiful Installs First Pet Waste Station in the City

Keep Newnan Beautiful is proud to announce the City’s first pet waste station has been installed at Temple Avenue Park. The Newnan- Coweta Historical Society’s generous donation made the first pet station possible in the city.

Citizens are encouraged to use this station when walking their dogs in the area. The station is located in Temple Avenue Park near the Male Academy Museum.

“Keep Newnan Beautiful is making new goals for the city every day in the fight against litter. Installing this station is another step in the campaign to reduce litter and waste in our city,” says Carol Duffey, Keep Newnan Beautiful Director.

There are other possible locations in the city identified by the Beautification Department that pet waste stations may go in the future. If your business or group would like more information on how to donate for a pet station, please contact Carol Duffey at cduffey@cityofnewnan.org.
About the Pet Waste station

The Gladiator bin and dispenser is made from commercial grade, anti-vandal, heavy gauge rust free aluminum. The bin has a unique chute which allows only small articles to be deposited restricting its use to dog waste bags. A unique drop down front makes emptying the can a simple, mess-free task. Each station comes with a Gladiator can, post, dispenser, sign and hardware.

About Keep Newnan Beautiful

Keep Newnan Beautiful was created to educate, motivate and empower the individuals of Newnan, Georgia, to take greater responsibility for improving our local community environments through litter prevention, beautification, and waste reduction.” For more information or to volunteer visit www.ci.newnan.ga.us or email Carol Duffey at cduffey@cityofnewnan.org
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Use Georgia’s Tax Free Holiday to Give Back to Coweta County

Celebrate this Tax Free Holiday by joining the Coweta Good Samaritan Campaign. Beginning Friday, July 31st, when you shop at participating merchants you will be asked if you would like to “round up” your purchase. Saying yes will put your extra change into the community and will help families all over the county.

This pilot program, jointly sponsored by Newnan Coweta Habitat for Humanity and the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, will benefit Habitat, the Chamber, Community Welcome House and Angel House. The program is the brain child of Bob Peebles, president of Newnan Coweta Habitat board. Peebles stated “This is an opportunity for the citizens of Coweta County to take tax money that they are saving and investing it in the people of Coweta County. This campaign allows a little change to make a big change in our community.”

Chamber President Candace LaForge added “The Coweta Good Samaritan Campaign can help build a culture of giving to the community by shopping locally. It is a great campaign where citizens of Coweta County and local merchants work hand in hand to make a positive change in our county.”

If you are a citizen of Coweta County you are encouraged to shop locally this tax free holiday and when asked if you would like to round up your purchase, cheerfully say “YES!” If you are a merchant and would like to participate in the Coweta Good Samaritan Campaign, contact the Chamber at info@newnancowetachamber.org.

Newnan Armed Bank Robbery

Today at 9:35am, the Coweta 911 Dispatch Center received a call from The Bank of Georgia at 471 US Highway 29 North, Newnan, that they had been robbed.

Newnan PD and Coweta Co. S.O. units responded to the bank.

Responding officers discovered that a B/M armed with a semi-automatic pistol had entered the bank, pointed the gun at an employee, and demanded money. The robber gave the teller a plastic grocery store bag to put the money in.

After receiving the money, the suspect fled the bank, and was seen running in the direction of the back of a convenience store. From there, he fled across an open field, toward the driveway of a grocery store. It is believed he may have gotten into a waiting car at this point.

A search of the area located some of the money apparently dropped by the suspect as he fled the bank. The trail of money ended at the grocery store driveway. A perimeter was set around the area, and a search by ground units, K-9 units and the Coweta County Sheriff Office helicopter did not locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as a B/M, 5’5”-5’6”, approx. 170-180 lbs, wearing a dark blue ski mask, dark colored gloves, a gray jacket, dark pants and boots. The pistol is described as a large, black semi-automatic pistol. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. No shots were fired and no one was physically injured during the robbery.

An undetermined amount of money was taken from the bank. Anyone with information concerning this bank robbery is asked to contact Newnan Police Department at 770-254-2355.

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Use Georgia's Tax Free Holiday to Give Back to Coweta County

Celebrate this Tax Free Holiday by joining the Coweta Good Samaritan
Campaign. Beginning Friday, July 31st, when you shop at participating
merchants you will be asked if you would like to "round up" your purchase.
Saying yes will put your extra change into the community and will help
families all over the county.

This pilot program, jointly sponsored by Newnan Coweta Habitat for Humanity
and the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, will benefit Habitat, the
Chamber, Community Welcome House and Angel House. The program is the brain
child of Bob Peebles, president of Newnan Coweta Habitat board. Peebles
stated "This is an opportunity for the citizens of Coweta County to take tax
money that they are saving and investing it in the people of Coweta County.
This campaign allows a little change to make a big change in our community."

Chamber President Candace LaForge added "The Coweta Good Samaritan Campaign
can help build a culture of giving to the community by shopping locally. It
is a great campaign where citizens of Coweta County and local merchants work
hand in hand to make a positive change in our county."

If you are a citizen of Coweta County you are encouraged to shop locally
this tax free holiday and when asked if you would like to round up your
purchase, cheerfully say "YES!" If you are a merchant and would like to
participate in the Coweta Good Samaritan Campaign, contact the Chamber at
info@newnancowetachamber.org.


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Spence Avenue to be Closed for 2 Weeks

GDOT construction crews will begin work on Monday, July 20, 2009. The first priority will be to re-work the stormwater system on Spence Avenue. This work will take approximately 2 weeks. During this 2 week period, Spence Avenue will be closed from the railroad to Greenville Street.

Win the Window in Downtown Newnan

Main Street Newnan premiered a new promotion called “Win the Window” at this year’s 4th of July festivities. The window will be located on South Court Square in the old Globe building.

The window, themed "Summer Stay-cation", is filled with items from Main Street merchants and is valued at over $1,000. Participants have the chance to win everything in the window.

“The merchants have all given really great items for the window, each item worth $50 or more!” said Samantha Hinze, Main Street President.

The first step to register for “Win the Window” is to view the window on South Court Square and read the list of participating merchants. Next, they will need to visit the participating merchant’s stores, find out the retail value of the items on display in the window and fill out those amounts on their entry form.

Once the entry form has been filled out completely, participants can submit their form into the drop box located on South Court Square by the window.

“Molly Morrow at M. Cole Design has come up with a really cool “Win the Window” logo which has been placed in the stores of participating merchants. So be on the look-out!” said Ashley Daniel, Main Street Coordinator.

The “Win the Window” promotion kicked off July 4th. The winner will be revealed Saturday, August 1 at Market Day on the square.

Participants must be 18 or older to register and all valid entry forms must be filled out completely. Only one entry form may be submitted per person.

For more information about Main Street Newnan or how to become a member of the organization visit www.mainstreetnewnan.com, call 770-253-8283 or email at adaniel@cityofnewnan.org.
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Charity Golf Tournament benefits Community Welcome House July 23

Calling all Golfers!

Thursday, July 23, 2009 GOLFERS needed at Orchard Hills Golf Club in Newnan, GA.
Community Welcome House needs your support. This is one way each of you can make a difference.

"Ending domestic violence one family at a time" ; this year alone we have received 157 calls for help.

Is there a trend with the economy? Yes! Can one person make a difference, Yes!

$50.00 a golfer or $200.00 a team. Please Help!

Registration and lunch at 1:00pm Shot Gun Start at 2:00pm.

We need you!

lindakirk@charter.net

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July 26 Performance of Chinese Youth Orchestra at Arts Centre Cancelled

The July 26 performance of the Chinese Youth Orchestra has been cancelled due to the Swine Flu.

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Coweta’s Dial A Ride Program begins July 1

Coweta County’s long awaited Dial A Ride program (Section 5311) will begin transporting citizens on Wednesday, July 1. The program, which is funded with federal, state and local dollars, provides transit services to business, commercial and activity centers in Coweta County.

Scheduling a trip is easy. Simply call 770-683-RIDE (7433) at least 24 hours in advance. Trips are $3.00 per one way trip. Trips must be within Coweta County and between the hours of 8 am- 5 pm. The van will come to any Coweta address to pick up or drop off.

The program uses a “demand response” model, meaning there are no fixed routes, stops or pick up times. Citizens must call and schedule a needed trip 24 hours in advance and daily routes are generated based on destinations requested. Rides are “first come – first served” based on availability. Peak times are expected to be 8-10 am and 2-5 pm and, conversely, more capacity is expected during off-peak times, 10 am – 2 pm. Service will be provided Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Coweta will ultimately have five 13 passenger vans, two of which will be equipped with a wheel chair lift. Three of the vans are on hand for the program’s kick off and two more will arrive in the next 60-90 days. The operation of the program is handled by Quality Trans, Inc., a third party contractor already operating in Coweta County.

The program is designed and available for anyone who needs transportation within Coweta County, but it is expected that the elderly and the handicapped will be heavy users of the program. The program is projected to make 30,000 trips in its first year.

CharterBank, West Point, Georgia Assumes All of the Deposits of Neighborhood Community Bank, Newnan, Georgia

Neighborhood Community Bank, Newnan, Georgia, was closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with CharterBank, West Point, Georgia, to assume all of the deposits of Neighborhood Community Bank.

The four offices of Neighborhood Community Bank will reopen as branches of CharterBank. All of the offices will maintain normal business hours. Depositors of Neighborhood Community Bank will automatically become depositors of CharterBank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Customers should continue to use their existing branches until CharterBank can fully integrate the deposit records of Neighborhood Community Bank. Depositors of Neighborhood Community Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of March 31, 2009, Neighborhood Community Bank had total assets of $221.6 million and total deposits of approximately $191.3 million. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, CharterBank agreed to purchase approximately $209.6 million of assets. The FDIC will retain the remaining assets for later disposition.

The FDIC and CharterBank entered into a loss-share transaction on approximately $178.5 million of Neighborhood Community Bank's assets. CharterBank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-sharing arrangement is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The agreement also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-888-408-4360. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EDT; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EDT; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EDT. Interested parties can also visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/neighbor.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $66.7 million. CharterBank's acquisition of all the deposits was the "least costly" resolution for the FDIC's DIF compared to alternatives. Neighborhood Community Bank is the 42nd FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the ninth in Georgia. The last FDIC-insured institution to be closed in the state was Community Bank of West Georgia, Villa Rica, earlier today.

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America Selects Site in GA for Proposed Hospital Serving Patients in Southeast

/PRNewswire/ -- Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) announced today that it has selected Newnan, Ga., as the site of a proposed cancer treatment hospital that will serve patients in the Southeast and provide 500 new jobs in metro Atlanta.

"I'm excited that CTCA will now be closer to home," said Valerie Yurchuk, a cancer patient who treated at CTCA. "I could have gone to any cancer treatment program in the nation, but I came to CTCA because of its unique, patient-centered approach."

CTCA President and CEO Steve Bonner said the company chose Georgia as a gateway to better serve cancer patients throughout the Southeast.

"We are pleased to propose a new cancer treatment facility in the Southeast and thrilled to select Coweta County, one of the most sought-after destinations in metro Atlanta and Georgia," said Bonner. "Cancer patients living in the Southeast will have easier access to the high-quality, individualized, comprehensive care for which CTCA is known."

CTCA expects the new facility to generate $500 million in economic activity over the first five years of operation. With more than two-thirds of its patients expected to come from outside the state of Georgia, patients and their families will contribute to the growth and vitality of the local economy. The proposed fully digital Georgia facility will mark the fifth CTCA hospital to offer cancer patients a fully integrated care model, which combines the best traditional medical care to treat the cancer with scientifically supported integrative therapies to help manage side effects, strengthen the immune system and improve each person's quality of life.

The company will now file a notice of intent to apply for a certificate of need with the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), whose approval is necessary before CTCA can build and operate the facility. The Georgia hospital, if approved by DCH, will have 50 inpatient beds and more than 200,000 square feet.

"We're pleased to have CTCA here in Coweta County," said Bill Harrison, of the economic development authority. "They'll provide much-needed new jobs - and bring a vitally important service as well as hundreds of patients and family members to our region."

But more importantly, said Yurchuk, is proximity to the comprehensive care CTCA provides.

"CTCA didn't look at treating just my cancer, but looked at me as a whole person," she said. "My treatment plan was based on my individual needs. Everything was explained to me and I was the one making the decisions. That's the difference at CTCA - I was at the center of my care, from the very beginning."

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The City of Newnan Begins Its Mosquito Control Program In June

The Public Works Department will begin its mosquito management program in June and continue through September, fogging Tuesdays and Fridays from 7pm to 10pm, weather conditions permitting. We use a truck mounted ULV (ultra low volume) aerosol fogger for spraying a synthetic pyrethroid product (a synthetic version of a natural insecticide produced by chrysanthemum flowers) to help control adult mosquito populations within the City. At this time, the Public Works Department does not have a program for larval monitoring or surveillance, nor does the Department use any larval control products.

We will accommodate special requests, including requests for not spraying near particular residences.

Residents and property owners can help abate existing mosquito breeding sources by clearing property of any potential breeding sites and preventing them from recurring. Here are some suggestions for what you can do help eliminate potential breeding grounds and increase your enjoyment of the outdoors:

Get rid of old tires, tin cans, buckets, bottles or any water-holding containers
Fill in or drain low places in your yard
Keep drains, ditches and culverts clean of weeds and trash to help drainage
Cover trash containers to keep water out
Repair leaky outside pipes and faucets
Empty plastic wading pools regularly and store them indoors when not in use
Fill in tree rot holes and hollow stumps
Change the water in bird baths and tray for plant pots at least once a week
Keep your grass cut short and shrubbery trimmed

Together we can eliminate potential breeding grounds and increase our enjoyment of the outdoors.

Because of ideal weather conditions, the mosquito population this spring and summer are predicted to be a bumper crop.

Mosquitoes are an all-too familiar summer nuisance, but much worse, they can carry West Nile virus or Eastern Equestrian Encephalitis for humans and heartworms for pets. West Nile virus can result in serious illness and sometimes death. The virus can infect humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses and other mammals and is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has bitten an infected bird.

If you have any questions, comments or requests, please call the Public Works Department at 770-253-1823 or email Michael Klahr; Public Works Director at mklahr@cityofnewnan.org.
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Home with a Blaze of Glory

The anxious hours are over for Blaze. Blaze found his way home in Coweta County early this morning. Chock full of ticks and extremely skinny, Blaze's walkabout has resulted in a great homecoming. Thanks to all our concerned readers who were on the lookout for this guy.

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City of Newnan Police and Fire Complete Special Incident Response Training

Some of the city of Newnan’s Police and Fire personnel were able to complete Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (IRTB) training at the Energetic Research and Testing Center in Socorro, New Mexico. The police staff who attended was Deputy Chief Rodney Riggs and Detective Danny McDonald. The Newnan Fire Marshall Ricky Ayers and Captain John Byrom and was also able to attend.

The four hour performance level IRTB course provides basic information on explosive and incendiary devices that could be used as terrorist weapons. Classroom topics include:

Understanding the terrorist threat
Improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
Safety issues
Departmental or agency policies to ensure compliance with local requirements
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security provided all the funding for the public safety personnel to attend. It was no cost to the city for the travel and training opportunity.

“One of the most important aspects of this training is recognizing First Responders, local police officers and firefighters, may be able to detect unusual activity or devices, before solid intelligence is developed by State or Federal agencies, concerning an imminent bomb attack. In reviewing case studies of previous terrorist bombings, the terrorists' methods of identifying targets, recruiting associates, obtaining funds and materials and training for their attacks were discussed. This training gives the First Responder a basis for developing intelligence in their local areas, to prevent such attacks, said City of Newnan Police Deputy Chief Rodney Riggs.

EMRTC provides world class training in explosives, firearms and explosive site safety in association with The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, The U.S. State Department and other Federal and State agencies. Our course instructors are recognized worldwide as top explosives and WMD experts. EMRTC's facilities include a 40-square-mile field laboratory that includes over 30 separate test sites, gun ranges and research laboratories to use for training field exercises. The Center is a division of New Mexico Tech. For more information please log onto www.emrtc.nmt.edu.
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Help Blaze Get Home, He's Lost and Scared

A black Lab mix has been missing since April 26. He was last seen near a body of water (pond/lake) in Coweta County, Georgia on May 1, 2009.

Blaze is very gentle but timid and may not come when called.

Reward offered for assistance in getting him back home. Please call 770-328-2511 with information.

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Scogin Remembered by County

Coweta County employees and commissioners gathered with the family of Jimmy Scogin to remember Scogin in a ceremony on April 6, 2009.

James Hugh "Jimmy" Scogin was a Coweta County Public Works employee for more than 18 years, helping build many roads and buildings across the county. He was a certified corrections officer, a firearms instructor and a heavy equipment foreman. Jimmy was gravely injured in April of 2007 while supervising a crew working on a road to the Central Library. He died two months later from his injuries. He is the only known Coweta County employee to be killed in the line of duty in almost 90 years.

The Coweta County Commission voted to name the Coweta Couty Prison in honor and memory of Jimmy's efforts in establishing the range, his skill with a firearm, his role in training other corrections officers and his contributions to our county.

The permanent home of the firing range is uncertain now. It needs expanding and it is almost certain to be impacted by the widening of the Highway 34 bypass. Because of this uncertainty, a plaque mounted on a boulder was dedicated in a temporary home at the Coweta County Prison in memory of Scogin. (The boulder is one that was removed by Scogin during the building of the Hunter Recreation Complex.) When the new Firing Range is complete, the plaque will be moved there.

West Central Technical College President to Speak at Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Early Bird Forum on the Role of Post -Secondary Education

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Dr. Skip Sullivan of West Central Technical College at its Economic Engagement Series Early Bird Forum Tuesday, April 28, at 7:30 a.m. April's Early Bird Forum sponsor is Pattillo and will be emceed by Caryn Broome. The
Forum cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for nonmembers and includes breakfast.

Dr. Sullivan has over twenty years of prior business and industry experience and has been the President of West Central Technical College for six years. Dr. Sullivan's passions include developing programs that emphasize the importance of access to education for all, improving the educational opportunities for students in the College district, and highlighting the value of assisting students to get their GED.

The Early Bird Forum is a monthly Chamber networking event that provides information about key economic drivers in our community and the roles they play in helping keep Coweta's economy strong. Reservations are required; contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 650 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta's citizens. As the county's largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all
business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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Annual Spring Taste of Newnan April 16

Main Street Newnan will host the Annual Spring Taste of Newnan on Thursday, April 16 from 5-8:30pm. This event gives people an opportunity to sample specialties of the best restaurants and caterers in the area.

Approximately 60 vendors will be set up around the Historic Courthouse Square. North Court, South Court and West Washington will be closed off to allow for vendor booths and walking space.

“Taste of Newnan gets bigger and better every year and has become a tradition for many families,” said Linda Kee, Director of Business Development.

New this year, The Braves Around Town, a mobile fan experience for the Atlanta Braves, will be setting up a speed pitch booth and a Braves t-ball booth in the Kidz Corner.

“Having The Braves Around Town Street Team come to Taste of Newnan is going to be so much fun for kids of all ages! It’s just one more great reason to come out with the family and enjoy a night in Downtown Newnan!” said Main Street Coordinator Ashley Chalker.

Live entertainment will be provided on the square. 92.5 The Bear will be hosting Southern Pride on South Court Square and J93 will be hosting A True Story on North Court Square.

“We have been looking forward to this event since the Fall Taste of Newnan! It truly is so much fun!” said Chalker.

Those planning to attend can purchase their tokens now. R.S. Mann Jewelers, Musicology, Bank of Coweta, 34 Madison, Brothers Ltd., The Wellness Center of Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Costume Shop, Scott’s Bookstore, Hit the Trail, Smart Solutions, Morgan Jewelers and Full Circle Toys and Collectibles will be pre-selling tokens until the day of the event.

“Our sponsors and Main Street members make these family oriented events possible in downtown. A special thanks goes to our sponsors The Preserve at Greison Trail, Food Lion, Newnan Utilities and Coweta EMC,” said Chalker.

All Main Street Newnan events are free and open to the public. For more information about Main Street Newnan or how to become a member of the organization visit www.mainstreetnewnan.com, call 770-253-8283 or email at achalker@cityofnewnan.org.
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Rite Aid to Close Newnan, GA, Distribution Center in September 2009

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) announced today that it is closing its distribution center in Newnan, Georgia. Closing is expected to be in late September.

The 297 associates employed at the facility and local and state officials are being notified today of the closing pursuant to the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. All associates will receive severance and outplacement services.

Rite Aid acquired the Newnan facility in June 2007 with its purchase of approximately 1,800 Brooks Eckerd stores and six distribution centers. The company said at the time of the acquisition that once all of the Brooks Eckerd stores were integrated into Rite Aid, it would look for opportunities to consolidate the distribution activities of its 14 distribution centers. The decision to close the Newnan facility is also part of Rite Aid’s initiative to improve operational efficiency throughout the company.

The 194 stores served by the Newnan distribution center will be served by other Rite Aid distribution centers.

“We have an excellent and dedicated workforce at the distribution center in Newnan, and they did an outstanding job during the integration of the Brooks Eckerd drugstore chain into Rite Aid,” said Wilson A. Lester, Jr., Rite Aid Senior Vice President, Supply Chain. “This closing has no reflection on them or the quality of their work, and we will do everything we can to assist them with finding new positions.”

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Special ‘Artist of the Month Display’ at Newnan City Hall for April for GA Cities Week April 20-25

The ‘Artist of the month’ at City Hall helps kick off Georgia Cities Week for the month of April. There are seven artists being featured for the month of April. All the artwork being displayed this month celebrates the City of Newnan.

Cities across Georgia will be celebrating Georgia Cities Week, sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) to showcase and celebrate cities and the many services they provide. Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides advocacy, educational, employee benefit and consulting services to its 500 member cities.

“Downtown Beauty” by Ellie Farrington
Ellie traveled from Maine to Georgia to be introduced to painting in oils through Tom Powers and the Newnan-Coweta Recreation Department. Perhaps best known for her paintings of flowers and ocean scenes, this painting is a departure from those themes. “Downtown Beauty” depicts the Court Square during a show sponsored by the Newnan-Coweta Art Association when antique cars were also on display.

“Goldens on the Square” by Dana Johnson
A native Texan, Dana digs into her roots of ranchers, teachers, artists, churchgoers and misfits. She paints on-site when possible, capturing the feel of the moment. Her goal is to depict scenes which elicit an emotional response. “Paint outside, everyday!” is her motto. She takes advantage of every day of good weather. Painting on the Square in Newnan, she saw the light reflected on Goldens in a way that intrigued her.

“The Carnegie Library” by Jenny Jones
Jenny is a native of Newnan and a Newnan High School graduate. Working from her own travel photography, she paints landscapes with a lot of color. She also paints the ocean and buildings. She especially loves to paint lighthouses. She went to the library often as a child and has vivid memories of those times. She even remembers the details of the interior. Painting is very relaxing for her and when asked if she is attending art class, her response is “Try and stop me!”

“The Stately Ole Tree at the Newnan Senior Citizen Center” by Lee Long
A native of Carroll County, Lee has been painting almost thirty years. While winning awards, both cash and ribbons, she has continued to serve in leadership positions in several arts related associations. This stately old tree which stood in front of the Senior Citizen Center intrigued her because she imagined the history it had witnessed.

“New Faces and Familiar Places” by Linda “Rusty” Sharp Framed Print
Another Texan, Rusty, has a mostly Louisiana background. The whimsical nature of this painting also reflects her take on life. It is a mixed media of graphite, watercolor and pen and ink that tickles the memory of those familiar with downtown Newnan. Her prints are available framed and unframed.

“Water Tower from Old Coweta Fairground” by Rebecca Wayne
Rebecca closely observes the things around her and artistically presents them from her own viewpoint. She challenges herself with a variety of styles and mediums. She is originally from Ohio and has a degree in Earth Science Education. Her keen eye for detail is reflected in her artwork. The water tower was observed on the day that the tornado heavily damaged Atlanta. The view is from south to north.

“Remembered Sweet Spot” by Jean Westbrook
Growing up in Newnan, Jean left after graduating high school, but returned twenty-five years later. She started art classes at “the old art house” and found it a great place for friendship, good food and new ideas for painting. Most of the artists she met are still her friends and painting buddies. Precious memories of this place always make her smile.
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