Chamber's Early Board Forum Featuring President of West Georgia Technical College

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Dr. Skip Sullivan, President of West Georgia Technical College, at its upcoming Inspire and Thrive - Leadership Early Bird Forum on Tuesday,
October 26, at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. Dr. Sullivan will present "Steering the Ship in Rough Waters." Kaiser Permanente is the Forum sponsor and Christy Turner, Computer Advantage, is the emcee.

The Early Bird Forum is by reservation only, and the cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Breakfast is included. The Forum is a monthly Chamber networking event that features four overarching themes that are critical for all types of business: Creativity & Innovation, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and Leadership. Reservations are required and the deadline is Friday, October 22nd; contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.



About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 500 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta
Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated "to
champion economic prosperity for Chamber members and the greater Coweta
community." 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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Chamber Announces Pre-Election Candidate Forums October 18

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum on Monday October 18 to give Coweta County citizens the chance to hear ideas from and pose questions to those running for local and national office.

The Monday, October 18 Candidate Forum will be held at the Chamber's offices in Newnan at 6:00 p.m. and will feature U.S. Representative District Three challenger Democrat Frank Saunders and incumbent Republican Lynn Westmoreland. Also for the local Coweta County School Board elections the event will feature District One At Large Incumbent Michael Sumner and challenger April Parker as well as District One contenders Amy Dees, Andrew Krause, and Jimmy Harrison.

The first forum will be Coweta County School Board District 1, the second will be Coweta County School Board District 1 At Large, and the third forum will be U.S. Representative District Three.

To learn more about the Candidates Forums, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

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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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Georgia Work Ready Kick-Off Luncheon Set for September 29

A Kick-Off Luncheon for business owners and human resource professionals will be held at Summer Grove Golf Club at noon on September 29, 2010, sponsored by Georgia Work Ready in partnership
with the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce.  State Senator Mitch Seabaugh, will speak about the benefits to employers of the Work Ready Program.  There is no cost for the luncheon meeting for qualified employers.

How can employers benefit by attending this luncheon?  By learning the answers to often asked questions like "What would a better qualified workforce mean to your company?" "Are you interested in decreasing turnover in your workplace?" or "Would you like to have a complete understanding of
an applicant's strengths and weaknesses prior to meeting them?"

Available through the State's network of technical colleges, the Work Ready Program is designed to help employers through job profiling and Work Ready Certification.

Work Ready job profiles identify the job tasks and skill levels necessary to be successful in any job.  Companies match those profiles to employees' Work Ready Certificates-which measures core skills-to ensure the right person is placed in the right job every time.

Additional information can be located on gaworkready.org web site or by calling Andy Dunn at Summer Grove Golf Club at 770-900-3618.

Attendees are asked to RSVP through the Chamber at info@newnancowetachamber.org by September 27 or by calling the Chamber at 770-253-2270.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With almost 600 embers throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit 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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Chamber's Early Board Forum Featuring Vice President of Service Excellence Susan Osborne

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Susan Osborne, Vice President of Service Excellence at Piedmont Healthcare, at its upcoming Inspire and Thrive - Customer Service Early Bird
Forum on Tuesday, August 24th, at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. Ms. Osborne will present "Putting the Care into Healthcare."

Dr. Skip Sullivan, President of West Georgia Technical College, will be the event emcee.

As Vice President of Service Excellence, Osborne is responsible for enhancing and strengthening the relationship between Piedmont Healthcare and its internal and external customers, including system-wide responsibilities for coordinating service improvement efforts.

The Early Bird Forum is by reservation only, and the cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Breakfast is included. The Forum is a monthly Chamber networking event that features four overarching themes that are critical for all types of business: Creativity &  Innovation, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and Leadership. Reservations are required and
the deadline is Friday, August 20th; contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or
info@newnancowetachamber.org.



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With more than 500 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta
Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated "to
champion economic prosperity for Chamber members and the greater Coweta
community." 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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Coweta-Fayette EMC and Chamber's Bowling Adventure Turns Back Time to the Totally 80's August 19

For years, The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce has hosted an annual Bowling Adventure for members and non-members throughout Coweta County. This year's tournament will be Thursday, August 19th and the theme is "Totally 80's" which will feature 80's style costumes and decorations. If you are game for networking or team building opportunities in which teams and individuals enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, making new business connections and strengthening existing
relationships, then this event is for you.

"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 company. "We think the Chamber adds great value to our community and we encourage anyone and everyone to join the fun. We
welcome new Silver Sponsors Georgia Pain Care and PAPP Clinic." 

Robin Harrington, general manager of Junction Lanes, explained that this year's tournament features a few new twists including a Networking Game and Karaoke time. Junction Lanes serves as the annual facilities sponsor.

Immediately following the bowling tournament will be a Chamber "Business-After- Hours" networking event sponsored by Southern Crescent Solutions.

Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed team (80's attire), the best-decorated lane, and the best combined score. In addition, to win prizes, individuals can compete in the Crazy Bowl and Junction Lanes "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 foran 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, info@newnancowetachamber.org or www.newnancowetachamber.org. Cost for Chamber members is $250 per team for five players or $50 per individual.



About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With almost 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 Southern Federal Credit Union to Host Chamber's "Business After Hours"

The Southern Federal Credit Union will host the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce's monthly "Business After Hours" event from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12. Business After Hours is a
members-only event, which gives Chamber members an informal opportunity to meet and learn about one another and the businesses that serve Coweta County. The Southern Federal Credit Union is located at 232 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan.

Attendance at Business After Hours is free of charge for Chamber members. Reservations are required. To RSVP, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

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With 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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Chamber's Early Bird Forum Featuring Chick-fil-A President and COO Dan Cathy

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Dan Cathy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Chick-fil-A, at its upcoming Inspire and Thrive - Customer Service Early Bird Forum on
Tuesday, July 27, at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. Mr. Cathy will present "Live. Love. Lead." Vicki Kaiser, Piedmont Healthcare, will be the event emcee. The Forum is by reservation only, and the cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Breakfast is included.

The Early Bird Forum is a monthly Chamber networking event that features four overarching themes that are critical for all types of business: Creativity & Innovation, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and Leadership. Reservations are required and the deadline is Friday, July 23; contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.



About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 500 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta
Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated "to
champion economic prosperity for Chamber members and the greater Coweta
community." 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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Chamber Announces Local Candidates Forum Set for July 12

The 2010 Coweta County Commission Republican Primary Forum will be held Monday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce on Bullsboro Drive. The forum is sponsored by the
Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Advocacy Committee and the Coweta County Republican Party to give Coweta County citizens the chance to hear ideas from and pose questions to those running for local office.

The debates will be split between the candidates for the two Coweta County Commission districts up for election in this year's primaries. The first forum will be Tim Lassetter and Eddie Wilson who are running for the 2nd District. Bob Blackburn, George Harper, and David Stover, 3rd District, will debate the second forum.

To learn more about the Candidates Forums, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.



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With more than 500 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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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 2010 Georgia Truck Driving Championships. The annual event is sponsored by 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 3-7, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio -- 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 Columbus 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 7, one contestant will drive away as the 2010 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 cheers for our drivers as they move on to Nationals in Columbus."

Georgia participants at National for each category include:
Kevin Dean, YRC, Rockmart, Ga. (Straight Truck)
Roger Nicholson, UPS Freight, Kingsland, Ga. (Three-Axle)
Pete Steerman, AAA Cooper Transportation, Locust Grove, Ga. (Four-Axle)
Adolfo DeGracia, Atlas Logistics, Riverdale, Ga. (Five-Axle)
Dennis Day, Con-way Freight, Lawrenceville, Ga. (Five-Axle Sleeper)
Michael Gaskins, Holland, Barnesville, Ga. (Tankers)
John Dillon, Con-way Freight, Sharpsburg, Ga.(Flatbed)
Jerry Roberts, YRC, Winder, 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. 3-7 in Columbus, Ohio. The NTDC annually attracts over 2,000 cheering friends, family, colleagues and spectators. For more information, visit the 2010 National Truck Driving Championships website: www.truckline.com/Federation/Councils/slpmc/NTDC/Pages/Default.aspx

The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of other trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its 50 affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than 37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United States.

The American Trucking Associations, including Georgia Motor Trucking Association, leads the effort for safer highways, focusing on greater education, enforcement and enhancement of traffic safety laws for all drivers. ATA also supports slowing down traffic through a reinstatement of a national maximum speed limit of 65 mph for all vehicles and limiting truck speeds at the time of manufacture. www.truckline.com

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Chamber Celebrates 62nd Anniversary and Recognizes Four Local Businesses for Significant Economic Contributions

Pictured are Jan Alligood, 2009 Chamber Chair and Phil Aaron, 2008 Chamber Chair

Take a look around Coweta County and you will see signs of economic prosperity. For the past 62 years the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce has played a lead role in promoting an environment in which Chamber members and the community can realize economic prosperity.

On Tuesday, January 26, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:00am at the Central Educational Center, the Chamber will host its 62nd annual meeting. The theme Think Chamber Members First - Inspire & Thrive sets the stage for the member to member program that emphasizes the power of Chamber Members doing business with Chamber Members. "During these tightening economic times, it's a great way to help us all weather the storm successfully. By relying on one another and supporting one another, we'll be helping shore up the entire economy in Coweta County," says Chamber President, Candace Boothby.

Four local businesses and organizations will receive Economic Prosperity Awards from the Chamber. The award winners are recognized for their significant contributions to economic impact in Coweta County during 2009.

The winners are:

* Coweta County Schools, for outstanding achievements in test scores
and graduation rates that help support ongoing economic development efforts

* City of Senoia for their vision and supportive actions that are
helping redefine the future potential of their community through innovative
and creative developments

* D & H Distributing for the location of their new facility in the
Coweta Industrial Park which brought more than 145 new jobs to our community

* USDA National Detector Dog Training Center for their investment in
building their new facility in our community, which is recognized as the
number agricultural training facility in the world.

"To champion economic prosperity for our members and the Greater Coweta community" is the Chamber's mission. These companies represent the highest standard of support for that mission in Coweta County for 2009," said Jan Alligood, 2009 Chairman of the Chamber Board. "Each has demonstrated their ability to contribute for the overall community benefit. With their
achievements, new developments, and vision they're helping to improve quality of life and economic prosperity for the entire county."

In addition to the Economic Prosperity Awards, the Chamber will announce Volunteer of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Chamber Member of the Year and the new Chairman's Award.

"We invite the entire community to join us in celebrating our Economic Prosperity Award winners for 2009 in addition to our Volunteer of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, and Chamber Member of the Year" said Boothby. "And we are excited to see how these and others continue to help boost our Coweta County's economic prosperity in 2010."

Seating is limited. Contact the Chamber for cost and availability:
770-253-2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

With approximately 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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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.

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business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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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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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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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.

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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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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