Coweta Corner

SR 34 Resurfacing Project Begins Tonight

2011-06-06T20:59:00.002-04:00

WHEN: 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., nightly, Monday, June 6 through Tuesday, August 30, weather permitting. (After this first week, work will be conducted most weeks on a nightly schedule of 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.) You will be notified of any scheduled date changes.

WHERE: SR 34 eastbound between (SR 14) Jackson Street and SR 154

WHAT: The Georgia DOT has been notified by the contractor of single lane closures on SR 34 eastbound for resurfacing. Delays are expected in the area as work occurs.

This project consists of 6.966 miles of milling, single surface treatment paving, leveling and plant mix resurfacing on SR 34 beginning at SR 14 (Jackson Street) and extending east of SR 154. No lane closures will be conducted between the hours of 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or between the hours of 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays.

This is a WORK ZONE and extreme caution is necessary. Motorists are advised to reduce speeds as they travel through this construction work zone. Message signs, barrels and cones will be utilized to alert the public of the upcoming changes. Drivers should be aware that personnel and equipment will be operating in close proximity to travel lanes.

Each day, hundreds of Georgia Department of Transportation employees and contractors work on dozens of highway, bridge and intersection improvements throughout the state. Their work often brings them and heavy machinery in close proximity to travel lanes. Fifty-seven Georgia DOT personnel and many more motorists, passengers and contractors’ workers have been killed in highway work zone accidents since 1973. Please help us prevent these tragedies by slowing down; being especially attentive and cautious as you pass through construction work zones; and always driving responsibly. Safer Driving; Safer Work Zones; For Everyone.

Upcoming Events in March at the Carnegie in Downtown Newnan

2011-03-09T16:30:00.000-05:00

Wednesday, March 9th at 10 a.m.
Informative History with Elizabeth series. This month’s topic is Downtown Churches.

A fourth generation Coweta Countian, Elizabeth is a descendant of early settlers. Proud of her heritage and always imbued with a strong sense of history, Ms. Beers has been actively involved in various professional, civic, community, church, and historical organizations. With her knowledge of the county and its people, she is a resource person, and has become known as the "unofficial local historian."

Health Care Reform and Your Business is a free workshop that will be presented on Monday, March 14 at 12 noon.

On Wednesday, March 16 at noon is Sack Lunch Cinema featuring the recent release “Eat Pray Love” starring Julia Roberts. Bring your sack lunch and we’ll provide the drinks and dessert.

Come to The Carnegie for an educational seminar with local financial advisor Sam Madaris Jr. In “Rules of the Road” you will learn how to avoid the most common investing mistakes, investment strategies for your long-term goals, and how to prepare for retirement now. This program will be Friday, March 18 at 10 A.M. Refreshments will be served.

Sam is a Newnan native who has over 20 years of financial planning, financial management, and executive management experience of Fortune 500 companies in the financial, technology, production, telecommunications, professional services consulting, program management, and healthcare industries.

Enjoy a free sneak peak of “An Evening with President Teddy Roosevelt” on Thursday, March 24 at 12 noon. Feel free to bring your lunch and listen to Mr. Joe Wiegand, probably the premier portrayer of Theodore Roosevelt.

Find out why Disney is not just for kids through the Carnegie’s series ‘Armchair Travelers.’ The series speaker for the month of March is local traveler Janet Flanigan. The speaking engagement will be on Friday, March 25 at 2pm at the Carnegie.

The Carnegie Literary Circle will meet on Monday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. This month’s book selection is “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picoult. New members are welcome.

Please call the Carnegie at 770-683-1347 to reserve a spot today and visit www.newnancarnegie.com for a complete calendar of events.

City of Newnan's New Mobile App and Request Online System

2011-02-16T17:53:00.000-05:00

‘Get your Fix’

The City of Newnan has become one of a handful of communities around the country to leverage Smartphone technology to encourage citizens to report service needs or issues of concern. Leveraging SeeClickFix, a tool that can be used on any Android, Blackberry or iPhone, citizens can simply click a picture of an issue and send it to the City of Newnan. Issues can also be reported using the SeeClickFix link on the City’s website.

SeeClickFix.com is an online web application that allows any individual to report non-emergency issues such as graffiti, potholes or traffic safety issues on a map for everyone to see. Once reported, the issue appears as a flag on a Google Map that can be viewed from the City of Newnan website or within the SeeClickFix application. Other viewers can click on the flag to make additional comments or simply to indicate that they, as well, want the issue addressed. Users also have the option of “following” the issue to see what is being done about it, track how long it takes for the issue to be resolved, or just to see what others may be saying about it.

“We are very excited about the new SeeClickFix tool,” says Mayor Keith Brady. “We believe it will improve the ability of citizens to communicate with us, improve our efficiency in addressing issues, and make our efforts more transparent to taxpayers.”

The technology uses the GPS in smartphones to identify the specific location of the problem, allowing the City to more efficiently dispatch work crews, codes enforcement officers, or other personnel to the scene. Those using a computer to report an issue can either enter a specific street address or pinpoint the location on a map.

SeeClickFix is a third party application developed by a Connecticut-based company.

The City of Newnan began testing the tool for a couple of weeks prior to announcing to the public its availability.“ We have been on social media for a couple of years now and this new mobile app was the next logical step to become more engaged with citizens so that it would be easier for everyone to report issues they were concerned about,” said Gina Snider, Newnan’s Public Information Officer. “The system works perfectly with GIS maps to better pinpoint the location of an issue and that would allow users to include a photo of what they were seeing. One day we saw an article about the City of Alpharetta using SeeClickFix, and our city manager said, ‘That is exactly what we need.’”

City officials say that once the City researched SeeClickFix, the partnership with the third part vendor was an easy choice.

“The cost to adopt SeeClickFix is much less than we would have experienced by building an application from scratch,” Snider explains. “More importantly, the company does not sell or share the personal information of SeeClickFix users, and the application has been proven by use in other communities.”

The City believes that the information provided by citizens through the SeeClickFix tool will help to improve the efficiency of its operations and reduce costs..

“When an issue was reported using web generated complaints or phone calls there was usually not enough information included for us to properly respond to the complaint,” Snider states. “We would need to send a City employee out to identify the specific location of the issue, determine exactly what needed to be done and what materials would be needed to fix it, and then dispatch a work crew to do the work. Using GPS technology and enabling the citizen to include a photograph when they submit the report should allow us in most cases to eliminate that middle man and simply dispatch appropriate personnel to the site.”

For more information on the new SeeClickFix tool or to report an issue to the City of Newnan, please visit www.ci.newnan.ga.us or download the free app.

Upcoming Events in January at the Carnegie in Downtown Newnan

2011-01-06T15:54:00.001-05:00

Please join us on Wednesday, January 12th at 10 a.m. for the very popular History with Elizabeth series. This month’s topic is R.D. Cole Replica Street Lights Donor Program Downtown Newnan Streetscapes.

A fourth generation Coweta Countian, Elizabeth is a descendant of early settlers. Proud of her heritage and always imbued with a strong sense of history, Ms. Beers has been actively involved in various professional, civic, community, church, and historical organizations. With her knowledge of the county and its people, she is a resource person, and has become known as the "unofficial local historian."

Come to The Carnegie for an informative seminar with local financial advisor Sam Madaris Jr. In “Take Stock in the Market” you will learn basic stock terminology and time-proven strategies for investing in stocks. This program will be Wednesday, January 19 at 10 A.M. Refreshments will be served.

Sam is a Newnan native who has over 20 years of financial planning, financial management, and executive management experience of Fortune 500 companies in the financial, technology, production, telecommunications, professional services consulting, program management, and healthcare industries.

Also on Wednesday, January 15 at noon is Sack Lunch Cinema featuring “Why Did I Get Married Too?”, rated PG-13. Bring your sack lunch and we’ll provide the drinks and dessert.

Travel to Hollywood through the Carnegie’s series ‘Armchair Travelers.’ The series speaker for the month of January is local traveler Patrick Terrail. The speaking engagement will be on January 28 at 2pm at the Carnegie.

Patrick is an author, Founder/Publisher of 85 South/Out & About, speaks French and Greek, and is married with one son.

Please call the Carnegie at 770-683-1347 to reserve a spot today and visit www.newnancarnegie.com for a complete calendar of events.

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.newnancarnegie.com or email amapel@cityofnewnan.org

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

2010-10-22T10:52:00.000-04:00

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

2010-10-14T09:59:00.000-04:00

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

2010-09-27T09:10:00.000-04:00

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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Asian Culture Festival Comes to Newnan Sept 25

2010-09-19T23:01:00.000-04:00

The Asian American Business Association (AABA) will be hosting the second-annual Asian Culture Festival September 25th during the traditional time of the Chinese Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival. The event will be held at the Court Square in Newnan from 11:00am to 4:00pm and the opening ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm.

The festival features local vendor-booths, selling a variety of merchandise, food, and beverages; including concessions dedicated to promoting various aspects of Asian culture. Many local non-profit organizations will be in attendance, joined by various artists, dance and cultural performance groups, including live performances.

New to the festival this year, the Taipei Economics and Cultural Office (TECO) will be sponsoring a photo exhibition entitled “Taiwan Sublime”. The exhibit, opening on the day of the festival, showcases the work of four professional Taiwanese photographers, and is co-sponsored by the AABA and the Cultural Art Commission of Newnan City. The exhibit will be hosted at the Panoply Decorating Shop.

In an effort to increase awareness of the Far East culture, the Asian Culture Festival offers many opportunities for new business relationships and cultural exchange. We wish to invite the entire community, and those in the surrounding area to join with us, and help celebrate the Asian Culture Festival in downtown Newnan this year.

Chamber’s Young Professionals Group Hosts After-Hours September 28

2010-09-18T22:40:00.000-04:00

The Young Professionals of Newnan-Coweta (YPNC) will host a “Meet and Greet” after-hours cocktail reception at 6pm on Tuesday, September 28 at Newnan’s newest hot spot Octane Coffee & Cocktails, 21 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan. This is a chance for young professionals from throughout the county to get together in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy some social time, and get to know the area a bit better.

“These events continue to draw a large crowd of young professionals interested in networking and building a stronger base of local connections,” said Andy Dunn, YPNC Board Member and with Canongate Golf Clubs.

Attendees need not be a current member of the Chamber. Those planning to attend should make a reservation through the Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, 770.253.2270, or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

“The YPNC has been a huge success thus far,” explained Dunn. “This is due to the efforts of the YPNC Board-of-Directors, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, Canongate Golf Clubs, and our wonderful sponsors. Our Board of Directors will be expanding the YPNC’s programs as we move forward to achieve our mission in fostering positive relationships,” Dunn shared.

The Young Professionals is modeled after similar groups in other counties. The Young Professionals range in age from 21 to 40, and is open to every business who would like to get their staff involved with networking and representing their company on a different level. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Chamber for more details.

Visit to Oak Grove Plantation to Help Arnold Cemetery

2010-09-18T21:32:00.000-04:00

Oct 2, 2010 from 9:00am-5:00pm
Newnan, Georgia 4537 North Highway 29

Fund Raiser for Arnold Cemetery (on property) $10.00 contribution (children free) tax deductible

Oak Grove Plantation is a restored 1830 plantation with outbuildings, complete with farm animals. Bring your family, a picnic lunch and enjoy the day. There are 5 acres of gardens, including herb garden, formal garden, secret garden, sunken garden, playhouse garden, the list goes on.

The gardens have been ongoing for 27 years. They are an interpretive restoration of what a 19th century plantation owner’s wife might have done. The owners grow heirloom plants and recent introductions. There will be extra plants from the gardens for sale to benefit the cemetery.

The gardens have been featured in Southern Living, Southern Living Landscape book, Country Gardens, Southern Homes, Atlanta Magazine and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. You can view pictures of the gardens at www.oakgrovega.com. Oak Grove is the private residence of George and Liz Tedder.
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Chamber Announces Pre-Election Candidate Forums

2010-09-18T10:49:00.000-04:00

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 (23 Bullsboro Drive) in Newnan at 6:30 p.m. and will feature U.S. Representative District Three challenger Democrat Frank Saunders and incumbent Republican Lynn Westmoreland. Also for the local 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.

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

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'History with Elizabeth' at The Carnegie Topic Mill Villages (Newnan)

2010-09-03T21:14:00.002-04:00

Come to The Carnegie for an intimate discussion with local Historian Elizabeth Beers to learn more about Newnan and its history. The event will be September 8 at 10 A.M.

“This program is a favorite with both newcomers and Newnanites alike as you can always learn something new about the city you live in from,” says Amy Mapel, Carnegie Coordinator.

A fourth generation Coweta Countian, Elizabeth is a descendant of early settlers. Proud of her heritage and always imbued with a strong sense of history, Ms. Beers has been actively involved in various professional, civic, community, church, and historical organizations. With her knowledge of the county and its people, she is a resource person, and has become known as the "unofficial local historian."

Please call the Carnegie at 770-683-1347 to reserve a spot today.

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.newnancarnegie.com or email amapel@cityofnewnan.org

Chamber's Early Board Forum Featuring Vice President of Service Excellence Susan Osborne

2010-08-20T09:12:00.000-04:00

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.

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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Coweta-Fayette EMC and Chamber's Bowling Adventure Turns Back Time to the Totally 80's August 19

2010-08-12T09:29:00.000-04:00

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"

2010-08-09T09:30:00.000-04:00

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.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

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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Message from David J. Stover, Candidate for County Commission, District 3

2010-07-29T12:32:00.000-04:00

Please view my latest video on why I am running for Commissioner in District 3 of Coweta County. Forward this email to everyone that you know in Coweta County. Thank you for your support and for your help with my campaign. Together we can Make a Difference in Coweta County.

View the video: http://www.votestover.com/why-i-got-into-the-race.html

Thank you for your support and remember to vote in the August 10th Republican Run-Off. If you have any questions about where I stand on the issues, please call me at 404-861-2797 or visit my website & sign-up for my newsletter at http://www.VoteStover.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/votestover.

Sincerely,

David J. Stover
Tea Party Republican
Candidate for County Commissioner District 3

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

2010-07-20T09:33:00.000-04:00

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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Local Coweta Candidates Forum Announced

2010-07-09T13:12:00.000-04:00

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 at 23 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 from 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. Please submit any questions for consideration by Monday at Noon to info@newnancowetachamber.org. Questions that apply equally to all candidates will be posed by a moderator at the event.

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 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 Announces Local Candidates Forum Set for July 12

2010-07-05T10:50:00.000-04:00

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.

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
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

2010-07-05T07:46:00.000-04:00

/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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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest May 15

2010-05-03T10:13:00.002-04:00

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is coming to Newnan's Junction Lanes on Saturday May 15th. Boardwalk of the South hosted by Community Welcome House is from 11:00 am -3:00 pm inviting non-profit groups to host a booth free, fun for the entire family. Meet representatives with the Atlanta Braves, giant slide, face painting and much more. The contest begins at 1:00 pm. The winner will will go to New York for the final competition. For information contact lindakirk@charter.net.

Coweta Chamber’s New Young Professionals Group Hosts April 1 Launch Event

2010-03-26T10:08:00.000-04:00

A “birthday” celebration of the Young Professionals of Newnan-Coweta (YPNC) will take place at the Summergrove clubhouse on Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 pm to launch the new initiative of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce.

The Young Professionals is modeled after similar groups in other counties and is being launched by the Chamber’s Membership & Marketing Committee. Committee member Chris Herdener, financial services professional and agent with New York Life and the Grant Financial Group, suggested that it was time for Coweta County, with its large and growing base of talented young professionals, to harness the energy and creativity of this pool of talent and the idea quickly took shape.

A birthday theme will set the tone with food, beverages, music, decorations and even a birthday cake for the Business-After-Hours function showcasing the YPNC. There is no cost but those planning to attend should call the Chamber of Commerce at 770-253-2270 to make reservations. The event is open to the community and attendees need not be a current member of the Chamber.

Membership of the YPNC is open to those between the ages of 21 and 40. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Chamber for more details.

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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Chamber Announces New Young Professionals Group

2010-03-06T21:41:00.002-05:00

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is launching a new group specifically for up-and-coming business leaders in Newnan and Coweta County. The Young Professionals of Newnan-Coweta County will offer its members an opportunity to network with one another to share experiences and knowledge that will benefit their growth as professionals and community leaders.

This new group is a project of the Chamber’s Membership & Marketing Committee and the brainchild of committee member and Newnan native Chris Herdener, a financial services professional and an agent with New York Life and the Grant Financial Group. He and other young professionals will serve on the board of the Young Professionals organization.

“I’ve attended meetings of similar organizations in other counties, and saw that there’s a great opportunity to bring young professionals together here at home,” said Herdener. “Our goal is to offer a combination of regular networking events, local service and charitable activities, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

“In addition, we want to make sure that up-and-coming business people are made aware of the resources and connections that the Chamber of Commerce provides, and that they will use the Chamber as they build business and careers here in Coweta County. It also will allow the Chamber to expand its outreach and offerings to this new and growing demographic group.”

The Young Professionals plan to start their activities with after-hours networking events and expert-led “lunch and learn” sessions each month. (Dates will be posted on the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce website, www.newnancowetachamber.org.)

“The Chamber is delighted to help create and foster this new group,” said Candace Boothby, Chamber President and CEO. “It’s great to see a younger generation of leaders emerging here and taking the initiative to engage with one another and the Chamber to strengthen their networks and ties to our community. They will be a great asset to Newnan and Coweta County, without a doubt.”

Members of the Young Professionals of Newnan-Coweta County are: Chris Herdener, Financial Advisor, Grant Financial Group, LLC (chair); Kevin Askew, Director of Sales, NuLink; Marché Boykin, Career Center Manager, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers; Samantha Brooks, Wine Consultant, Bright Eyes Wine; Todd Brown, Owner, Lifeguard Roofing Company; Danielle Byrd, Director of Marketing, The Byrd House; Ginger Couch, Director of Community Relations, The Benton House; Andrew Dunn, Sales Manager, Canongate Golf Clubs; Rett Harmon, CEO, Duffey Commercial Leasing and Management; Jamie Jones, Realtor, RE/MAX Around Atlanta; Seth Millican, Vice President, Brock Clay Public Affairs – Atlanta; Denver Payton, Relationship Banker, RBC Bank; Tina Prudeaux, Co-Owner, America Grading and Land Clearing, Inc.; Teresa Schissler-Boichot, Independent Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics; Aleisha Steele, Human Resources Manager, Cargill – Newnan; Matthew Swope, Attorney, Rosenzweig, Jones, Horne & Griffis, P.C.; Kristi Westlake, Owner, Westlake Design Studio, LLC; and Candace Boothby, President, Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce.

To learn more, 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.
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Newnan Fire Department Participates in EMT Training at Central Education Center

2010-02-19T19:31:00.001-05:00

Driver Engineer Bart Henson will be joining the paramedic class at the Central Education Center on Tuesday, February 23rd. Henson will be instructing the incident command scenario during the class for students. The scenario will be a welding shop explosion and the aftermath. EMT students will be able to see what is expected and can ask questions during the class.

“This is a great hands-on opportunity for students to learn about incident command scenarios, said Driver Engineer Bart Henson. This gives them a chance to see what it is like in a controlled situation. When you are out on the scene is when this training kicks into gear.”

“Anytime we get an opportunity to teach the next generation of firefighters and EMT’s is a great thing, says Newnan Fire Chief David Whitley.

About Newnan Fire Department
The City of Newnan Fire Department's mission is to have professionally trained career Firefighters that are committed to saving lives and property; To minimize the loss and suffering in our community due to fire through public education, code enforcement, and standards and training certification of personnel; to provide responses to fires, hazardous material incidents, emergency medical calls and vehicular wrecks. The fire department’s daily services to the community include but are not limited to fire prevention, fire suppression, Haz-mat response, rescue and emergency medical assistance, and various unforeseen incidents. The fire department also conducts station tours at all stations and gives back to the community through Public Fire Prevention Education by visiting schools on request.

About CEC
The Central Educational Center (CEC) is a joint venture among local businesses, the Coweta County School System, and West Central Technical College. The CEC mission is to ensure a viable 21st century workforce. CEC achieves its mission by developing partnerships and relationships with businesses and industries throughout Coweta County. At CEC, curriculum is designed around the needs and expectations of business. This design allows CEC to respond to a rapidly changing economy by seamlessly combining academics with career and technical education, and by combining that education with businesses and industry.
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Chamber Celebrates 62nd Anniversary and Recognizes Four Local Businesses for Significant Economic Contributions

2010-01-19T13:43:00.003-05:00

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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