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• 🌡️ Thursday’s Forecast

• 📰 Road Rage Turns Violent on Highway 29: Coordinated Police Effort Leads to Arrest

• 📰 Get Active in 2024: Newnan Leisure Services Hosts Adaptive Sports for Differently Abled Adults

• 📰 Newnan Airbnb Host Arrested for Defrauding Guests with False Claims

• 📰 Newnan City Council Meeting Video Jan 23, 2024

• 🗓️ Big Event List for This Week

• 🏬 Support Local: Businesses & Charities

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Road Rage Turns Violent on Highway 29: Coordinated Police Effort Leads to Arrest

Last night, a road rage incident escalated dangerously on Hwy 29 North when a driver in a Ford Mustang brake-checked another motorist multiple times before firing two gunshots at him. The incident, which occurred just after 7 PM, prompted an urgent response from both the Coweta Co. Sheriff's Office and the Newnan PD.

The victim, who maintained contact with E911 throughout the ordeal, followed the suspect as he maneuvered through local roads. The pursuit saw the Mustang driver turning off onto Red Bud Trail, doubling back, and eventually heading onto Magnolia Trail. It was here that a Newnan Police Department unit began tailing the suspect, carefully coordinating with other units before making a stop.

The joint effort culminated in the apprehension of the Mustang driver at a roundabout on Highway 29 N. The suspect was subsequently arrested and taken to Coweta County Jail. While the precise reasons for the arrest remain unconfirmed pending booking details, the alarming incident underscores a rising concern over gun-related road rage incidents.

Authorities commend the quick thinking and cooperation of the victim in providing vital information to dispatch, as well as the swift and effective response by local law enforcement in handling this intense situation. The community is reminded to exercise caution on the roads, given the increasing frequency of such dangerous encounters.

Get Active in 2024: Newnan Leisure Services Hosts Adaptive Sports for Differently Abled Adults

In 2024, Newnan Leisure Services is hosting an exciting Adaptive Sports Program, specifically designed for individuals over 18 years old with different abilities who have a passion for sports. This inclusive initiative offers a variety of sports activities spread throughout the year at 77 Wesley Street, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The program includes basketball sessions starting on February 7th and continuing on the 15th, March 6th, and 20th. Wiffleball games are scheduled for April 10th, 24th, May 1st, and 15th. Swimming enthusiasts can join on June 5th, 19th, and July 12th, 26th. A special Game Day is set for August 7th, 21st, and September 1th. Finally, the program concludes with kickball on October 9th, 23rd, and November 13th. Participants will also enjoy free pizza. For more details or to join, interested parties can contact Newnan Leisure Services at 678-673-5507 or email [email protected].

• Basketball - February 7th, 21st & March 6th, 20th
• Wiffleball - April 10th, 24th 8 May 1st, 15th
• Swimming - June Sth, 19th & July 12th, 26th
• Game Day- August 7th, 21st 8 September 1th
• Kickball- October 9th, 23rd & November 13th

Newnan Airbnb Host Arrested for Defrauding Guests with False Claims

Katherine Jensen, a 38-year-old woman from Newnan, has been apprehended by the local police for allegedly defrauding her Airbnb customers. The Newnan Police Department initiated an investigation following a complaint from a customer who was accused by Jensen of stealing stereo equipment after his stay at her Melson Street bungalow last summer. The host bolstered her claim with a police report filed with Airbnb, which authorities later determined to be fabricated.

Jensen's deceptive tactics didn't stop there. Another incident involved a Florida couple who were unexpectedly accused of theft after their stay. Further investigation revealed an additional case where a guest was falsely charged $393 for furniture moving and deep cleaning, backed by another falsified invoice from a cleaning company.

Charged with criminal attempt at theft by deception and forgery in the first degree, Jensen has been arrested twice. Police are now seeking information from other guests who might have stayed at Jensen's property, which she sold last fall. With ongoing investigations, additional charges against Jensen are a possibility.

January 24th

• Acrylic Art Class, A&O Bridges Community Center 9a-1p

• Van Gogh BINGO-a-Go-Go, Line Creek The Reserve 6:30p

• Ballroom Dancing, A&O Bridges Community Center 7-9p

January 25th

• Watercolor Art Class, A&O Bridges Community Center 9a-1p

• Hat Burning, AR Workshop Newnan, 6p

• Xtreme Music Trivia, RPM Full Service, 7-9p

• Yoga Class, A&O Bridges Community Center 5:45-6:45p

• King Margo, The Nixon Center 7p

January 26th

• Elvis: A Musical Revolution, Legacy Theater (Shows through Feb 25th) times vary

• Downtown Newnan Boutique Crawl 5-9p

• Friday Farm Stand, Serenbe 4-6:30p

• Farmhouse Fridays: Live Music On The Porch, Serenbe 5:30-8:30p

• Lerogie At the Mad Mexican, 6p

• Girls Night Out, AR Workshop Newnan 6p

• Jam-Making Jamboree: Learn to Jam Like a Pro, A&O Bridges Community Center, 12-2p

• Dog Training, A&O Bridges Community Center 6-8:30p

• Wrestling, Arnall Middle School PTO 6p

January 27th

• One-Day Into to Beekeeping, Coweta Beekeepers Assoc. 8a-4p

• Edgar B. Hollis Distinguished Author Series: Brad Taylor, Wadsworth Auditorium 11a

• Newnan High School Presents: Lion King Jr 3-7p

January 28th

• Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop, AR Workshop Newnan 3p

• Auditions: The Wedding Singer 6:30-9:30p

January 29th

• Auditions: The Wedding Singer 6:30-9:30p

January 30th

• Inspired Creation: Art Exhibit by Sasha Sorokina ECHS Grad, The Nixon Center 5:30-7:30p

February 4th

• The Steed Brothers: Classics & Grass, The Nixon Center 3p

February 10th

• Moreland Community Dinner, 6:30-8:30p

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