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"I prefer art to be disturbing-- its more fun making it" says Emily Boatright who never planned to make art about epilepsy. She was just looking for inspiration—an artist who had explored the condition in their work, but search after search came up empty.
Posted inGeorgia People

Artist Spotlight: All Eyes on Emily Boatright

by Katya OzerkovMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025

“I prefer art to be disturbing– its more fun making it” says Emily Boatright who never planned to make art about epilepsy. She was just looking for inspiration—an artist who had explored the condition in their work, but search after search came up empty. “There were artists that had epilepsy, but there wasn’t anyone who […]

(The Center Square) – Another large data center company is eying Georgia, this time in Coweta County.
Posted inBusiness

Georgia’s New $17 Billion Data Center Project: What You Need to Know

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025
The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.
Posted inBusiness

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024
A shooting at Albany State University during homecoming weekend left one teenager dead and five others injured. The GBI is investigating the incident, which occurred near a crowded concert. De’Marion Tashawn Daniels, 19, was the deceased. No suspects have been arrested, and authorities seek public assistance in their investigation.
Posted inCrime

19-Year-Old Killed, 5 Injured in Homecoming Weekend Shooting at Albany State

by Thom ChandlerOctober 20, 2024
On September 19, Northside Elementary staff successfully revived a student who went into cardiac arrest upon arrival at school. Nurse Ashley Washington and teacher Emily Brockway provided critical rescue breathing and CPR, utilizing an AED, restoring the student's pulse by 7:58 a.m. Their actions were officially recognized by the Coweta County Board of Education.
Posted inLocal Heroes

A Race Against Time: How Northside Elementary Staff Rescued a Student from Cardiac Arrest

by Thom ChandlerOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024
Nestled in the heart of Georgia, Coweta County is a place rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. While it may not be as widely recognized as some of its neighbors, this charming county holds a treasure trove of intriguing stories and landmarks. Here are 10 fascinating things you might not know about Coweta County.
Posted inGeorgia Places

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Coweta County, Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2024
A tense moment unfolded at a Friday night football game when a student from East Coweta High School was arrested for carrying a handgun. The incident took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. during the Northgate vs. Newnan matchup, according to a letter released by Northgate High School Principal Dr. Ashley Wilkes.
Posted inCrime

East Coweta High Student Arrested for Bringing Handgun to Football Game

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 14, 2024September 14, 2024
Fire truck with lights
Posted inFire

Tragic House Fire in Coweta County Claims Six Lives

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024
The Gist: Legurtha B. Riley, diagnosed with dementia, has been reported missing in Newnan. Police and family members are urgently seeking public assistance.
Posted inMissing

Newnan Woman with Dementia Missing: Police Need Your Help

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2023December 26, 2023
The 'Remember When' singer suffers from an incurable neurological disorder.
Posted inEntertainment

Inside Alan Jackson’s Health Battle: What We Know

by Patti GrecoNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023
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Major Crash Blocks All Lanes on State Route 14 East in Coweta County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023
⏰ The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp announced today that Hyundai Industrial Co., Ltd. will invest more than $24 million and create 100 new jobs in a manufacturing facility near Newnan in Coweta County.
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Hyundai Industrial To Invest $24 Million, Create 100 Jobs in Coweta County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023
The Gist: Quick action from a Chick-fil-A staff member saved a choking child during a family lunch.
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Georgia Chick-fil-A Employee Saves Child from Choking

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 21, 2023October 10, 2023

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