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Founded in 1972, Bank of Coweta remains determined to offerthe finest in financial services. Over the years we have made quality,

service, and convenience a tradition. We’ve grown from one branchon Jefferson Street in Newnan to six branches in the areas of

Newnan, Senoia, and Thomas Crossroads. As a division ofSYNOVUS® BANK we have the flexibility of making local

banking decisions while providing stronger financial services.(1) Main Office, 770-253-1340

(2) Court Square, 770-253-9400 (3) Temple Avenue, 770-253-9600 (4) Lakeside, 770-254-7979(5) Thomas Crossroads, 770-254-7722 (6) Senoia, 770-599-8400

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770-253-1340www.bankofcoweta.com

One bank, every financial service.

Main Office

Thomas Crossroads

Temple Avenue Lakeside

Court Square

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Administration 770. 994.1650

Cobb 770. 948. 6000

Fayette 770. 719. 5850

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Henry 678. 251. 1099

Newnan 770. 254. 9600

Riverdale 770. 997. 8424

Saint Joseph’s Hospital 678. 843. 7004

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With the latest medical technology and compassionate patient care, thechoice is simple. The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Outpatient Center offersquality, innovative and world-class care that is close to home. Diagnosticimaging services include:

• Digital mammography

• DEXA (bone scans)

• Stereotactic breastbiopsy procedures

• CT scan (state-of-the-art16-slice CT scanner)

• Ultrasound

• Diagnostic X-ray

• On-site radiologists

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PRESIDENT William W. Thomasson

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We specialize in Colon Cancer screening and in the diagnosis

and the treatment of : Reflux and Heartburn

Stomach and Digestive Disorders Crohn’s and Colitis

Hemorrhoids Hepatitis

Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder Diseases

Providing Complete Gastrointestinal Care

WEST GEORGIA

GastroenterologyGastroenterologyASSOCIATES, P.C.

Please call 770-251-5559 to schedule an appointment.

Our Providers:

John Arledge, M.D.Dr. Arledge is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.S.

degree in Biology. He completed medical school at the Medical

College of Virginia. He completed his residency at the Medical

College of Virginia and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the

University of South Florida. He is Board Certified in Internal

Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is also a Flight Surgeon

rank of Major in the Georgia Air National Guard Savannah. Dr.

Arledge joined West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates in

September 2008.

Elizabeth Scholl, PA-CMrs. Scholl is a graduate of University of Scranton with a B.S.

degree in Biology and a Masters degree in Biochemistry. She

received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at the

University of Iowa College of Medicine. She has been with West

Georgia Gastroenterology Associates since 2002.

Howard Seeman, M.D.Dr. Seeman is a graduate of Columbia University and Boston

University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at

St. Mary’s Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine and a

fellowship at Griffin Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine

Affiliated Hospital Program. He is Board Certified in Internal

Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Seeman has been in private

practice in Carrollton since 1991. He specializes in esophageal

reflux and colon cancer screenings.

Thelma Lucas, M.D.Dr. Lucas is a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana

and The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

She completed her residency and fellowship at The University

of Illinois Hospitals and Clinics. Prior to joining West Georgia

Gastroenterology Associates in 2007, Dr. Lucas served as

Medical Director of Liver Transplantation at The University of

Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and at Rush University

Medical Center. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and

Gastroenterology. She specializes in Diseases of the Liver.

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FEATURED SECTIONS

HOMESCoweta remains one of the country’s fastest growing counties . . . . 12Gardening Through the Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Cutting Garden List for Coweta County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

BUSINESS & INDUSTRYHealthcare and film industries bringing new dollars to Coweta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

EDUCATIONCoweta schools set to open August 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38School Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42West Georgia Tech builds as Mercer arrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Coweta Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

THE ARTSVibrant arts scene offers something for everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

HEALTHCoweta becoming a metro Atlanta health care hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Local women enjoy running with their ‘peeps’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

SPORTS & LEISURERecreation department has lots of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Tennis fans have fun staying fit, socializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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GOVERNMENTCoweta County Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80City of Newnan Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

RELIGIONStarting new churches challenging, rewarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Coweta County Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

SHOPPING & DININGCoweta adds shopping, dining venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

CONNECTINGFamily activities abound in Coweta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

HISTORY & TOURISMSenoia, Haralson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Raymond, Sharpsburg, Turin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Moreland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Newnan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Grantville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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