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UWG alumna, leader appointed to Georgia Council for the Arts
An alumna and leader at the University of West Georgia has been appointed to the Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced earlier this week. Brandy Barker ’08, currently serving as UWG’s chief creative officer and assistant vice president for University Advancement, is a practiced arts leader with dynamic career spanning both academia and the creative industry. With this appointment, she will support the cultivation and growth of vibrant, thriving Georgia communities through the arts.
Showers and storms will continue into the work week
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Into the night, chances of rain will steadily end. A few isolated showers cannot be ruled out, but most remain dry through Monday morning. Lows will fall toward the seasonable low to mid-70s. An upper-level trough to our north will keep rain chances elevated through Monday...
Senoia Area Historical Society to Host Newnan-Coweta History Center and guests
The Senoia Area Historical Center Board of Directors, museum staff and volunteers will welcome their counterparts from the Newnan-Coweta History Center on Thursday, August 15 at the SAHS museum located in the Historical District of Senoia. Sharing her Senoia expertise and presenting “The History of Senoia” will be local Senoia...
Preliminary plans uncovered for new Outlet Mall in Newnan
On Thursday of last week, The City Menus obtained plans for a “proposed” outlet mall located at the southeastern corner of Poplar Road and Newnan Crossing Bypass. We made the decision to allow other media publications to take the lead on this particular story. Therefore the tip was shared with the Newnan Times-Herald. You can read their entire article by clicking here.
QuikTrip now under construction in Newnan
Originally home of the now canceled Hat Creek Burgers, QuikTrip secured the property earlier last year to build an new convenience store. The new QT is located in a new development named, “Oak Hill” at the corner of Poplar Road and Newnan Crossing Bypass. A BP/Amoco branded fueling station will also be built on the southern end of the development adjacent to Express Oil Change. Construction should start on that soon. See our previous article by clicking here.
BrandsMart USA Celebrates Grand Opening in Kennesaw
KENNESAW — Hundreds of people eagerly lined up outside of BrandsMart USA’s new Kennesaw location for its grand opening Saturday. The new store, located in the Cobb Place Shopping Center on Ernest Barrett Parkway, celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting with local, state and federally elected officials as well as BrandsMart and The Aaron’s Company employees. Attendees Sharon and Larry Dover, of Kennesaw, stood in line for...
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