NEWNAN -- (The Times Herald) One of eight nominees will be named Coweta's 2011 Citizen of the Year Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on Pine Road.

Previously sponsored by Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, this year's event is being sponsored by the five Kiwanis Clubs in Coweta County.

The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual with outstanding leadership and citizenship within the community and who demonstrates exemplary vision, civic pride, and a strong commitment to a better Coweta.

The previous Citizens of the Year serve as the selection committee for the annual task of choosing the next award winner.

Tickets are $25 for the buffet reception and may be purchased at Scott's Book Store on the Court Square or by calling 770-253-7147.

This year's nominees are:

*George Alexander, a member of the Newnan City Council, makes presentations about career choices.

NEWNAN, GA -- (The Times-Herald) The Piedmont Newnan Hospital replacement facility on Poplar Road will offer enhanced services in the areas of interventional radiology, surgery, emergency care and women’s and neonatal services thanks to a major boost from Newnan Hospital Inc.

Newnan Hospital Inc. made a historic gift valued at more than $5.1 million to Piedmont Newnan Hospital, the largest, private, one-time gift in Piedmont Healthcare’s 105-year history.    

Newnan Hospital Inc. is the legal entity that was the previous owner of Piedmont Newnan Hospital and continues today with a mission to support healthcare-related needs and initiatives to improve the healthcare of the local community.

“We are building a new hospital today because of the vision and perseverance of the Newnan Hospital Inc. Board of Directors,” said Michael Bass, president and CEO of Piedmont Newnan Hospital.

Jenny is a native of Newnan and Coweta County and a Newnan High School graduate. She is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Newnan, the Newnan Coweta Art Association, and has been employed with Newnan Utilities for 26 years and has recently retired.  She has two daughters, Aimee and Sarah.

Needing a hobby in 1999, Jenny began with stenciling and wall murals in her own home.  Her mother, being a craft painter, invited her to visit a craft painting class with her.  Soon after, her desire to paint grew and she began to buy woodwork, windows, glass objects, and any other materials using glass paint and acrylics.