June 19, 2013

Locals participate in Coweta Art Show

"See Through Elvis" Top 10 Award

(Newnan, GA) -- Three local artists currently have their works on display at the Coweta Centre for the Performing Arts in Newnan as part of the 8th annual Performing Juried Art Show. The duo of R.L. Hughey, Jr. and Deborah McNeil were one of only five artists to have three works accepted for the yearly show and one of those works entitled "Elvis" was named … [Read more...]

Reader weighs in on eating disorder

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So, you're looking to lose weight? Perhaps secretly you've begun to think to yourself, "I can do this," when considering, say, anorexia nervosa. Let's suppose that you can starve yourself thin, because there's no denying it-- you CAN. You can count and restrict calories, exercise hard daily, and browse through pro-ana, thinspo, and pro-mia websites to … [Read more...]

Heard County Chapter 2587 holds Confederate Memorial Day Program

(L-R): Lisa Nesbitt, Lela Craft, Rebecca Lawley, Betty de Vane, Hollis Crockett, Carole Riddle, Carla Brown, Selmah Bowen, Jane Petsch, Marifaythe Whitley, Teresa Eady, Martha Stapler, Jeannine Jackson, Mary Lane

(Franklin) - The Heard County Chapter 2587 held a Confederate Memorial Day program at the Confederate Monument in the Veteran’s Park on the square in Franklin at 3:00 on April 24th. President Brown welcomed visitors and guests and led them in the singing of the National Anthem. Chaplain Hollis Crockett gave the invocation and Mary Lane read the poem … [Read more...]

Local woman zombified for ‘Walking Dead’ appearance

"Hero Walker" Crystal Toudt

Courtesy of Lagrangenews.com by Matthew Strother (Woodbury, GA) - An estimated 12.4 million people watched the March 31 season finale of “The Walking Dead,” the cable TV show filmed in Senoia, just about an hour north of LaGrange, and one local woman was part of the action. Crystal Kelly Toudt played a “walker,” one of the reanimated corpses … [Read more...]

James Stewart Chapter NSDAR Honors Vivian Denney Rogers

James Stewart Chapter Vice Regent presents Woman in American History Award for Vivian Denney Rogers to her daughter Paige Rogers Harrod.  Standing in back from left to right are Susan Rice, Katie Rice, Luke Rice, Karleen Williams, Sherry Lovvorn, Emmett Harrod, Dan Harrod, and Kayla McWhorter.

The James Stewart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored Mrs. Vivian Denney Rogers as a Woman in American History on Saturday April 13, 2013. Members of Mrs. Rogers’ family joined chapter members at the Loco Rio Restaurant in Franklin to celebrate her lifetime of dedication to the children in her community. The emphasis of Women in … [Read more...]

West Ga Jr Rodeo returns for 2013 season

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West Ga Jr Rodeo West Ga Jr Rodeo is back for our 2013 season at the Heard County Covered Arena. Our first rodeo is April 6th, 3 to 19 years of age will be competing for year end awards. Rodeos start at 10 am. Free admission, so come out and support our young rodeo stars. Visit out website www.westgajrrodeo.com for more information and for future … [Read more...]

HCMS student places 1st at State Technology Fair

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(Macon, GA) - HCMS 8th-grader TJ New brought home a first place trophy at the Georgia Technology Fair in Macon last week. TJ won in the 7th-8th grade Non-Animated Graphic Design category. Her winning picture was of a character from the Cirque Du Soleil show "Totem" called "The Tracker." She advanced to the state competition after winning the regional … [Read more...]

Middle School coach preparing for big Pro Wrestling debut Friday night

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(Franklin, GA) - Heard County Middle School coach and athletic director, Allen Sikes, is preparing to be a part of  something that he never thought possible. The long-time pro wrestling fan will get an opportunity to step into the pro wrestling ring as part of a big Main Event tag-team match during the Classic Pro Wrestling event at the middle school … [Read more...]

Heard Chamber Welcomes Loco Rio Mexican Restaurant

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Brian Rogers cuts the ribbon to kick off Loco Rio's big Grand Opening weekend Friday afternoon. Loco is gearing up for a large crowd Saturday night when they feature a Comedy Show and Eley Road. The Heard County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon for their newest member, Loco Rio Mexican Restaurant. Loco Rio is located on the … [Read more...]

A Nightmare To Remember III

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From the same people that brought you the Ted Allen Memorial -A Nightmare To Remember and A Nightmare To Remember II, LN Promotions Presents: A Nightmare To Remember III Saturday February 16, 2013 Bay Springs Middle School 122 Bay Springs Road  Villa Rica, GA 30180 Doors open at 6PM, Bell Time 7PM Ringside/Floor $15 General Admission … [Read more...]