On Feb. 9 at their annual Gala, the Newnan Theatre Company formally accepted the script for “Flies at the Well,” to be performed in Newnan’s historic courthouse. In June of 2010, Caroline Abbey, then chair of the Newnan Theatre Company Board of Directors, spearheaded a project that for years had been only a dream: re-enacting the 1948 John Wallace murder trial in the Coweta County courthouse where the original trial took place. Read More»

The Southern Crescent Chorale is pleased to be making its eighth appearance at Spivey Hall on February 24 at 3 p.m. with a concert featuring the glorious work “Magnificat” by John Rutter. This piece will be accompanied by Rick Massengale at the world renowned Spivey Hall organ. In addition, the Chorale will perform a number of choral favorites including Dirait-on by Morten Lauridsen, Randall Thompson’s Alleluia, and Song of Exaltation by John Ness Beck. Read More»

In a dark, future Atlanta, a disgraced telepath must stop a serial killer who murders with the mind. That is the plot behind Alex Hughes’ first novel, “Clean,” published this fall by Penguin Publishing. The sequel, “Sharp,” comes out this April with an e-novella that bridges the two books, hitting the web this March. The books are what Hughes calls Mindspace Investigations novels and fans of all types of genres are calling the series a hit.

“It appeals to mystery readers and fans of urban fantasy,” Hughes said, adding, “If you like cop shows, you’ll like my book.” Read More»

McIntosh graduate Dawson Lenz is continuing to excel in bass fishing in college. He and teammate Ethan Horne did well enough in the Basmaster College Series Southern Regional to qualify for the national championship tournament this summer. Their haul was 23 pounds and 10 ounces over the two day tournament and their one day haul of 13 pounds and two ounces was enough to beat the University of Florida’s team in a tiebreaker. Photo/Special.