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Newnan Rotary Club selling tickets for fundraiser
Biggins graduates from One Station Unit Training Army National Guard Pvt. Keith T. Biggins has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., which consisted of basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). The first nine weeks of initial entry training, or basic combat training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship qualification, bayonet combat, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. During AIT, the soldier completed the seven-week cavalry scout course. The training included subjects and instructions to operate, maintain and fire M2/M3 Bradley fighting vehicles; call and adjust fire on enemy targets, recognize friendly and threat vehicles; conduct reconnaissance and security missions, perform foot patrols, conduct land navigation, locate and neutralize mines; and operate and maintain scout vehicles. Biggins is the son of R ichard and Becky Biggins of Senoia. He is a 2013 graduate of East Coweta High School, Sharpsburg.
Dahlin graduates from basic training in San Antonio Air Force Airman Brandon A . Da hlin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Anton io -L ac k l a nd , Sa n Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, a nd ba sic wa r fa re principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training e a r n fo u r c r e d i t s toward an associate Dahlin i n appl ied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Da hlin is the son of Jeannette and David Da hlin of Sharpsburg. He is a 2012 graduate of Northgate High School, Newnan.
Taylor graduates from Air Force basic training in San Antonio Air National Gu a rd A i r m a n 1 st Class Travis T. Taylor graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core va lues, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who comple te b a s i c t r a i n ing earn four credits toward an associTaylor ate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Taylor is the son of Tawhana Taylor of Newnan. He is a 2012 graduate of East Coweta High School, Sharpsburg.
McCrary graduates from Marine boot camp, combat training Ma rine Private Xavier L . McCrary graduated from Parr i s I sl a nd M a r i ne Tra i n i ng Depot i n South Carolina. Upon completing a rigorous 13 weeks of Marine boot camp, he attended Marine C o m b a t Tr a i n i n g at Ca mp Geiger in North Carolina. He is currently awaiting school for his MOS, and is stationed in North Carolina. McCrary is a 2013 graduate of Newnan McCrary High School. He is the son of Traci McCrary of Newnan and Harold Geddies II of Jacksonville, Fla. He is the grandson of Doris McCrary and Walter McCrary of Newnan, and Alphonso and Joyce Reeves of Jacksonville, Fla.
Cowet a - Fayet te Rot ar y Club for t he second year in a row was honored as Club of the Year for District 6900 Category I – for 30 members and under. It was among designations presented to the club at the recent district conference. From lef t are Jon Hughes, past president; Beth Hughes, president elec t; Blake McBurney, district governor; Ginger Jackson Queener, CowetaFayet te club president ; and S am Morris , char ter president.
Newnan Rotary Club has begun ticket sales for its fundraiser event that will benefit the local Assistance in Healthcare charity helping patients at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southeastern Medical Center in Newnan. The Reverse Raffle Social will be held Thursday, May 15 starting at 6 p.m. at the New n a n Cent re meet i ng facility, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win. There w i l l be a g ra nd pri ze of $5,000, a “second from end”
Yeager featured in ‘Sheriff Magazine’
Coweta-Fayette Rotary takes District Club of Year honors Coweta-Fayette Rotary Club for the second year in a row has been honored as Club of the Year for District 6900 Category I – for 30 members and under. It was among several awards received by the club at the recent District Conference, said Ginger Jackson Queener, club president for 2013-2014. In addition, the Coweta-Fayette Rotary Club brought home honors including: • Rotary International Presidential Citation with Distinction. • District 6900 Governors Citation. • Best Overall Club Adminis tration Runner-Up. • Best Overall Public Relations. • Best Overall Service Projects. • Best Club Bulletin. • Best Club Yearbook. • Best Member Retention (at 95 percent). • Best Youth Service Project. • Best Family of Rotary Event. • Best Community Service Project. • Runner-Up Best International Service Project.
prize of $1,000, and a “third from end” prize of $500. There will be other cash and door prizes given, according to Rotarian Rob Muzio. Checks should be made out to Rotary Club of Newnan Inc. Tickets are available from Ray DuBose at R. DuBose Jewelers, 5 Greenville St., Newnan, 770-253-4713; or Stephanie May with the Salvat ion A r my - New n a n , 670 Jefferson St. Extension, Newnan, 770-251-8181. For more information call Rotarian Gerald Kemp at 678-471-9656.
By Wes Mayer
• Dick Mitchel Attendance Award (100 perfect attendance for all members). • Best House of Friendship Display.
wesley@newnan.com
Queener was awarded the Sheffield Leadership Award for Category I. The Sheffield L eadersh ip Awa rd, estab lished in 1994, is presented by the Rotary Club of Americus in honor of three past district governors – all from the same family and the Americus Rotary Club. It honors John West Sheffield (District 39, 1926-27), John W. Sheffield (District 690, 196162), and Langdon Sheff ield (District 690, 1975-76), who have each served this Rotary District as district governors. T he awa rd is presented annually to one District 6900 club president from each of the size categories who best exemplify the extraordinary leadership traits represented by the Sheffield family and execute their responsibilities in an exceptional manner.
Coweta Count y Sheri ff Mike Yeager was surprised to find his own face in a magazine last month. In the March/April issue of “Sheriff Magazine,” Yeager was the featured sheriff in the “Meet the Sheriff” section. Yeager said whenever he gets the magazine, he always flips to the back page to see if he knows the issue’s featured sheriff. “And lo and behold, there I was,” Yeager said. “Yeah, I know this person.” Yeager said there are more than 3,000 sheriffs nationwide, and in his 23 years serving as sheriff of Coweta County, he can’t remember seeing another Georgia sheriff featured in the magazine. “Sheriff Magazine” is published only six times a year, so a very small percentage of the nation’s sheriffs have been featured. The feature discusses Yea-
ger’s law enforcement career from a patrol officer with the Newnan Police Department to become the county’s sheriff, education path, involvement in many boards and associations and his service in the community. It also mentions some of his awards, including the 2006 Georgia Sheriff of the Year and the Governor’s Public Safety Award for Outstanding Contribution. The feature also gives some insight into Coweta County and the sheriff ’s off ice – which has around 240 personnel policing a 443-squaremile county with more than 130,000 residents. Many of the Coweta Sheriff’s Office community programs were also listed, such as t he Citizens Firea rms Safety training, the Jr. Law Enforcement Academy, Project SAFE, Project Lifesaver and the annual Mantracker Conference organized by the department.
Raleigh Studios in Senoia plans expansion Raleigh Studios Atlanta in Senoia is looking to expand. Scott Tigchelaar of Raleigh Studios and Kudzu Productions appeared before the Coweta County Board of Commissioners. The film production tax incentives passed several years ago have had a tremendous impact on the state, Coweta County and the studio. “We’re looking to accommodate our current tenant with expanded facilities,”
said Tigchelaar. “We’re looking forward to this and building out the rest of the site as quickly as possible.” Several years ago, Kudzu Productions obtained a rezoning for 8.48 acres on Chestlehurst Road, adjacent to the studio. At the time of that original submission, the plans showed brick structures, said Coweta Zoning Administrator Angela White. Since brick was offered, the
rezoning conditions ended up requiring brick. The applicants are willing to make the office building brick, but are asking for relief on the warehouses and sound stages. The commissioners voted unanimously to remove the brick requirement for the other buildings. “We thank you for what you do for Coweta,” said Chairman Bob Blackburn.
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