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WGTC Apprenticeship Program Gets German Boost
Features, November 28, 2016
West Georgia Technical College and Technical College System of Georgia representatives visited Grenzebach Corporation in Hamlar, Germany and inked a cooperation agreement with the Donauwörth technical school during a week-long visit to tour industrial and educational resources in Germany.
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Today is the Deadline for 2017 Citizen of the Year Nominations
News, November 28, 2016
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Etiquette Trainer Ginger Booton to Speak at Next BWN Luncheon December 7th
News, November 18, 2016
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Attorney Angela Munson Speaks on Iraq to the Coweta County Safety Council
Features, November 14, 2016
Angela Munson, who serves as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, was the guest speaker at the October 18, 2016 meeting of the Coweta County Safety Council.
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Citizen of the Year for Coweta County Nominations Now Open
News, November 14, 2016
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CakeLove CEO Shares Sweet Secrets at UWG
Features, November 11, 2016
Warren Brown, founder and CEO of CakeLove, a Washington, D.C.,-based bakery, was welcomed by University of West Georgia faculty, staff, and students as well as community members to the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday night as he shared his insight into the business world and his journey through entrepreneurship.
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Advanced Technology Logistics, Inc. Provides Services to the Stennis Naval Space Center
News, November 10, 2016
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Honoring the Veterans Who Call Christian City Home November 11th
News, November 08, 2016
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Georgia's Film Industry is Topic at NuLink Early Bird Forum
Features, November 03, 2016
Thanks in part to TV hits like "The Walking Dead," most Georgians realize the state has a thriving entertainment business. But most have no idea of the industry's impact on the state's economy.
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Fayette Chamber Workforce & Education Forum November 15th
News, November 01, 2016
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Winter Wonderland Big Expo is Thursday
News, November 01, 2016
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Trump, Jr. in Fayetteville Today, Trump Bus in Newnan on Saturday
News, October 28, 2016
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'Spooktacular' Party is this Friday at the Newnan Chamber
News, October 27, 2016
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47 Fayette Leaders Depart for Strategic Leadership Visit
News, October 24, 2016
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WGTC Athletics to Host Casino Night Fundraiser
Features, October 24, 2016
West Georgia Technical College Athletics is set to host a Casino Night fundraiser on Nov. 19 at the Sunset Hills Country Club. The event will feature casino-style poker, craps, blackjack and roulette while money raised will benefit the WGTC Athletic Department.
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Register to Attend 2016 Winter Wonderland Big Expo
News, October 24, 2016
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WGTC Student Receives State Honor
News, October 20, 2016
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Georgia's Film Industry is Topic of October 25th NuLink Early Bird Forum
Features, October 20, 2016
Lee Thomas, a deputy commissioner at the Georgia Department of Economic Development and division director of the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, will be the guest speaker at the October 25th NuLink Early Bird Forum.
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Next Cocktails and Connections Set for This Friday
News, October 19, 2016
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Martin Pleyer on Positive Changes in Newnan
Video, October 19, 2016
COO of the Grenzebach Corporation Martin Pleyer talks about the many things he has seen change for the better in the past 5 years since moving to Newnan.
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Power Networking Lunch is Wednesday, Oct. 19th
News, October 18, 2016
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"State of Healthcare" Lunch wraps up our 2016 "State of Community" Series
Features, October 17, 2016
Three CEOs from local hospitals were our speakers for the October 5 "State of Healthcare" Lunch at the Newnan Country Club. Sponsored by Newnan CEO, this lunch followed our earlier lunch series programs focusing on local government and education.
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Coweta County Safety Council Monthly Meeting Tuesday, October 18th
News, October 17, 2016
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Just a Few Booth Spaces Left for Winter Wonderland
News, October 13, 2016
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Winter Wonderland Big Expo is Just Weeks Away
News, October 10, 2016
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Newman-Coweta Chamber Invites You to “On Board Atlanta: An In Town Inter-City Visit”
Features, October 06, 2016
Are you interested in helping shape the future of the metro region? “On Board Atlanta: An In Town Inter-City Visit” will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre on October 10th.
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President Kyle Marrero on What Makes University of West Georgia Unique
Video, October 05, 2016
University of West Georgia President Kyle Marrero talks about the continuing growth of the University, accreditations, and the ways they are working to continue their regional presence.
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Winter Wonderland Big Expo is Scheduled for November 3rd
News, October 04, 2016
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Your Pie Opens Peachtree City Location
News, October 03, 2016
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Learn About Volunteering at the Newnan Chamber's Ice Cream Party on Oct. 6th!
News, September 30, 2016
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Volunteer Needs at Christian City
News, September 29, 2016
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WGTC Fall Enrollment Up 5 Percent, MOWR Up 40 Percent
Features, September 28, 2016
West Georgia Technical College’s fall semester enrollment is up over 5 percent from last year to 6,707 students, the college announced on Tuesday. The number of high school students taking WGTC classes through the state’s Move On When Ready program is up 40 percent to 1,081 students.
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ATL, Inc. Wins Defense Health Agency Contract at DiLorenzo Tricare Health Clinic
News, September 28, 2016
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Chamber's 'State of Healthcare' Lunch is October 5th at Newnan Country Club
Features, September 26, 2016
One of the Chamber's most popular programs of the year has been the "State of the Community" Lunch Series. The final lunch of the year in this series will be a “State of Healthcare” Lunch on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newnan Country Club.
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Senator Isakson Pays Tribute to Lynn Westmoreland
News, September 23, 2016
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Communities in Schools of Coweta County Receives $36,000 Contribution from AT&T
Features, September 23, 2016
On Tuesday, AT&T announced their continuing support of Communities in Schools of Coweta County through a $36,000 contribution that is designed to help sustain the activities of the CIS site coordinators at East Coweta High School.
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Sept. 29th is Early Registration Deadline for Winter Wonderland Big Expo
News, September 21, 2016
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Value Share: Chick-fil-A Shares Values with UWG
Features, September 19, 2016
Representatives from Chick-fil-A recently came to the University of West Georgia to highlight their shared values with students during the UWG Richards College of Business Chick-fil-A Showcase. The event, held during the college’s Chick-fil-A Day, was open to students, faculty, and staff, giving them the opportunity to hear from Chick-fil-A professionals about their philosophies on leadership, purpose, and customer service.
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Columbus Mayor to Speak at the Chamber's Next Women of Prosperity Lunch
Features, September 16, 2016
Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson will be the guest speaker for the Chamber's next Women of Prosperity Lunch on September 28th. The event will be held at the Newnan Country Club, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is sponsored by LifePlan Financial Advisors, Inc.
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South Side Rotary Clubs to Raffle New Infiniti Car
News, September 16, 2016
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WGTC Offers Help to Former ITT Tech Students
News, September 14, 2016
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Over $35,000 Raised for The Children’s Village at Christian City
News, September 14, 2016
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WOW! Finalizes Acquisition of NuLink Systems
News, September 13, 2016
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Political HobNob Set for September 15th at The Newnan Centre
News, September 13, 2016
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Fayette Visioning Selects Branding Firm
Features, September 12, 2016
Fayette Visioning announced that it has selected professional marketing firm Development Counsellors International to design, develop and assist with implementation of Fayette’s county-wide branding campaign. A 16-member branding task-force made up of a variety of Fayette business and community stakeholders reviewed branding proposals from ten marketing firms and then met with three finalists for in-person presentations.
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BWFC to Host Third Annual Art Walk for Pathway
News, September 12, 2016
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Blue-Collar Leadership & Leading Change Workshop in Newnan Set for Oct. 25th
Features, September 09, 2016
When we invest in the development of those on the front lines, they become equipped to help us improve the bottom line according to Mack Story, author of Blue-Collar Leadership: Leading from the Front Lines.
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Business-After-Hours Networking Event Today at Kemp's
News, September 08, 2016
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Honoring Law Enforcement at NuLink Early Bird Forum
Features, September 07, 2016
Three of Coweta County’s top law enforcement officers were guests of honor at the Newnan Chamber's August 30th NuLink Early Bird Forum.
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Leadership Fayette Graduates Class of 2016
News, September 07, 2016
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WGTC Instructor Named Georgia Governor's Teaching Fellow for 2016-2017
Features, September 02, 2016
Dr. Phyllis Ingham, Clinical Laboratory Technology Program Director at West Georgia Technical College, was recently selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the 2016-17 academic year.
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WGTC Foundation Awards Inaugural Mel T. Hayden Scholarships
News, August 31, 2016
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Variety Wholesalers, Inc. to Create 320 Jobs in Coweta County
Features, August 30, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that Variety Wholesalers, Inc., a retail store chain, will establish its second major distribution center in Coweta County, creating 320 jobs and investing approximately $10.5 million in the Newnan area. The distribution center will support Variety Wholesalers stores as the company expands its presence in the southeastern, midwestern and south central United States.
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CTCA at Southeastern Receives Three-Year Accreditation by Commission on Cancer
News, August 26, 2016
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LRC Properties Purchases 1.9MSF Distribution Facility in Newnan
Features, August 19, 2016
LRC Properties has purchased a 1.9 million square foot distribution warehouse in Newnan, GA. The facility, located at 60 Herring Road, was the regional distribution facility of Kmart until the company closed it last year.
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Perrigo to Acquire Peachtree City-based, Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc.
News, August 18, 2016
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Hubtopia Profile Features Georgia's Fayette County as Suburban Haven for Creatives
Features, August 17, 2016
The Technology Association of Georgia, one of the nation’s largest state trade organizations dedicated to technology and innovation, profiles the growing creative and tech scene in Fayette County, Georgia in the current issue of Hub Magazine.
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park Welcomes Newnan Residents to the Ultimate Play Experience
News, August 11, 2016
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WGTC Foundation Raises More Than $35,000 at Black Tie & Boots
Features, August 10, 2016
The West Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded its annual Spirit of Giving Award to Coweta-Fayette EMC at the 15th Anniversary Black Tie & Boots Fundraiser August 6th. The Spirit of Giving Award recognizes outstanding commitment and generosity to the West Georgia Technical College Foundation and technical education.
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WOW Acquires Local Cable Operator NuLink for $53M
Features, August 04, 2016
WOW! Internet, Cable and Phone, a leading provider of high- speed Internet, digital cable TV, and phone services, recently announced that it will acquire NuLink’s systems in Newnan, Georgia, located 34 miles southwest of Atlanta.
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Georgia Manufacturing Alliance to Promote German-Style Apprenticeship Program
News, August 04, 2016
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GDOL to Help Yachiyo Recruit Workers in Carrollton
News, August 03, 2016
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“Golf Fore Kids” Classic at Eagles Landing Country Club August 29th
News, August 02, 2016
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Longtime WGTC Administrator Pat Hannon Retires
News, July 28, 2016
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Newnan-Coweta Chamber Announces 2016 Small Business of the Year Finalists
Features, July 15, 2016
The Newnan-Coweta Chamber is proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists and the seven Honorable Mention Award Winners for our 2016 Small Business of the Year Awards presented by SouthTowne Motors and UBS Financial Services, Inc.
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce Endorses Drew Ferguson for Congress
News, July 15, 2016
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Public Invited to Drone Challenge Event Saturday at West Georgia Tech Carrol Campus
News, July 14, 2016
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West Georgia Tech Phi Beta Lambda Wins Big At National Conference
News, July 13, 2016
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SAAHU Raises Funds for The Children's Village at Christian City
News, July 08, 2016
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WGTC Announces Scholarship Funded Driver's Education Courses
News, July 06, 2016
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Valerie Ward Celebrates 15 Years with Newnan-Coweta Chamber
Features, July 06, 2016
Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator Valerie Ward recently celebrated her 15-year anniversary with the Chamber!
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Bonnell Aluminum Updated Statement on Accident at Newnan Plant
News, June 30, 2016
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Coweta Chamber Board Announces Slate of New Board Members
News, June 29, 2016
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Fayette Publix Stores Raise Funds for Children’s Village
News, June 29, 2016
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Google Donates Hybrid Vehicle to WGTC Foundation for Automotive Technology Program
Features, June 28, 2016
Google’s Douglas County Data Center recently donated a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid to the West Georgia Technical College Foundation for instructional use in the automotive technology program at the WGTC Douglas Campus in Douglasville.
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Christian City Names New Chief Development Officer
Features, June 21, 2016
Newnan resident, LaVann Landrum, has joined Christian City, Inc., as Chief Development Officer. She will lead fundraising and development efforts for the nonprofit organization with a primary focus on financial support for The Children’s Village at Christian City.
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Piedmont Newnan Hospital Receives Achievement Award
Features, June 20, 2016
Piedmont Newnan Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor RollSM Elite Plus.
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WGTC to Host DRONE4STEM Summer Boot Camp and Challenge Event in July
News, June 16, 2016
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Bob Coggin is Chamber's New Governmental Affairs Liaison
News, June 15, 2016
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Southwire Launches 2015 Sustainability Report
News, June 14, 2016
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WGTC'S Cromer Serves On Panel Discussion At GEDA Spring Meeting
News, June 13, 2016
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Crezent Managed Marketing Selected as Finalist for 2016 Small Business of the Year Award
News, June 13, 2016
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Mill Town Music Hall to Host Neal McCoy on July 14th
News, June 10, 2016
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Westmoreland Legislation Included in the Financial CHOICE Act
News, June 09, 2016
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Beck Facility Services Sponsors Pedal for Pets Cycling Team
News, June 09, 2016
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Kellie Pickler to Headline WGTC 15th Anniversary Black Tie and Boots
Features, June 08, 2016
The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced that Kellie Pickler will headline its 15th anniversary Black Tie & Boots concert at the WGTC Murphy Campus in Waco on August 6.
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UWG Waiving Student Fees for Active Military, Reservists
News, May 31, 2016
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Tim B. Clower Scholarship Awarded to WGTC Nursing Student
News, May 25, 2016
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TOTAL Lubricants Signs Contract with Global Partner, SANY, in Peachtree City
News, May 24, 2016
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UWG Students Donate $2,000 to WGTC Foundation
News, May 17, 2016
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UWG, WGTC Sign Transfer Articulation Agreement for Nursing Students
Features, May 03, 2016
West Georgia Technical College students who complete the associate degree in nursing (ADN) can now transfer to the University of West Georgia’s bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) without losing any course credits thanks to a Transfer Articulation Agreement signed by both institutions.
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Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Names New CEO
News, May 03, 2016
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Eaton Announces Winners of the 39th Annual SOURCE Awards Lighting Design Competition
News, April 29, 2016
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FutureStaff Wins Inavero's 2016 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards
News, April 27, 2016
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AT&T Brings New Virtual Reality Simulator to Newnan High School
Features, April 15, 2016
Representatives from Newnan High School welcomed AT&T and the It Can Wait campaign to campus today to address a dangerous practice—smartphone driving distractions. Research shows that 7-in-10 people engage in smartphone activities while driving. It’s no longer safe to assume that people are just texting from behind the wheel.
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House Financial Services Committee Passes Westmoreland Bill to Protect Community Banks from Dodd-Frank
News, April 14, 2016
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Newnan Embraces State-of-the-Art U-Haul Storage Center
News, April 06, 2016
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Newnan-Based All Clean Pressure Cleaning Service Launches New Website for The Atlanta Area
News, April 01, 2016
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West Georgia Tech's Karen Kirchler Named National Administator of the Year
News, March 30, 2016
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Arsenal Capital Partners Announces Investment in Newnan-Based Elite Foam, Inc.
News, March 29, 2016