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COVID concerns cancel 2020 Coweta County Fair
Law enforcement officers honored by Newnan residents
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Local church honors Coweta law enforcement
Sharpsburg Baptist Church hosts its second law enforcement appreciation luncheon BY KANDICE BELL
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Coweta County Sheriff ’s Office, but this year, he wanted to include members of law enforcement from Senoia, Newnan and support staff. The event was held at the church from Church. Dr. Wallace McAbee, the church’s 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some law enforcepastor, said this is the second time the ment officers ate on-site, while some carried lunch back to the precincts. church has hosted the event. McAbee said the event was in response The inaugural event was mainly for the ocal law enforcement was treated to a barbecue luncheon Wednesday afternoon compliments of Sharpsburg Baptist
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to recent antagonism towards law enforcement. “This is a way for us to show our appreciation,” he said. “Most people support law enforcement, and we want them to know we respect them and we appreciate the work they are doing.” Deacon David Bearden prepared the ribs and pulled pork for the meat. To
feed 200 people, it took two days of preparation and 12 hours of cooking. Bearden and volunteers for the church also prepared sides, beverages and many desserts. “This is our way to thank them,” Bearden said. “We hope this will start a
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