We are excited to introduce a new segment called, “A Day in the Life” where we get behind-the-scenes with frontline staff across Coweta County departments. For the first segment, get to know Firefighter Matt Williams and Paramedic Shelbi East from Coweta County Fire Rescue. We hope you enjoy.

Tune in to learn more about Coweta County's Parks & Recreation from Director Jim Gay and Division Director Brent Snodgrass. The entire Parks & Recreation team does a lot to improve the quality of life for our citizens.  This team is responsible for: AthleticsCommunity Centers, the Fairgrounds and moreFilming in Coweta Parks & FacilitiesSenior Services And don't forget to check out all the great 2024 summer camps and activities! Learn more here.

Tune in for this episode to learn more about Coweta County's 911/EMA Department from Director Michael Terrell. Did you know Coweta County's 911 Center is the centralized public safety answering point for all 9-1-1 calls within Coweta County? In addition, Coweta County has its own Emergency Management Agency (EMA) which helps prepare our community in case of disasters and emergencies. If you're not already, be sure to sign up for our local emergency notification system called Coweta Alerts. Learn more here. We hope you enjoy.

Get behind-the-scenes with Warden Larry Clifton of the Corrections Division.Warden Clifton has been with Coweta County for almost 25 years. He oversees the Coweta County Prison & Work Release Program, along with Animal Services.  Warden Clifton began his career with the Corrections Division as an Officer in October 1999, working his way up the ranks and serving in various positions within the department. In 2021, he was recommended by the Board of Commissioners and approved as Warden of the Coweta County Prison by the Georgia Board of Corrections.

Tune in for a special episode featuring Associate Administrator Eddie Whitlock as he looks back on Coweta County and shares memories from his 35-year career.

Did you know Coweta County Fire Rescue responds to an average of 65 calls per day? Our Fire Rescue Department has more than 200 men and women who serve our community, whether it be fighting fires, providing EMS services, keeping our apparatuses safe, ensuring that businesses are meeting or exceeding fire codes and providing mental health services through Coweta Cares... and the list goes on. To kick off the new year, Fire Chief Robby Flanagan joins Host Michael Fouts to share more about the department and its impact in our community. Are you interested in a career in fire rescue? Learn more and apply here.

Learn more about our Public Works department, specifically all things roads and transportation, during episode 4 of The Coweta 441 Podcast.Did you know Coweta County maintains 441 square miles of roads? That's what inspired the name of this podcast. What about the cost to repair a road or the price of equipment? Or what about Public Works' partnership with the Corrections Division?Special thanks to our Public Works Administrator Tod Handley and Road Maintenance Division Director Ryan Phillips for sharing your time and expertise.

Host Michael Fouts sits down with Coweta County Sheriff Lenn Wood to learn more about the department and each of the divisions. Learn more about the Sheriff's Office here.

Host Michael Fouts is joined by City of Newnan Manager Cleatus Phillips to discuss SPLOST. SPLOST, or Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, was enacted by Georgia legislators in 1985. The law authorizes a county sales tax of 1%, approved by voters for a set period that's used for funding specific capital projects, typically pertaining to transportation, public safety, parks and recreation and some general government. SPLOST is updated every 5-6 years with an intergovernmental agreement between the county and municipalities. Since 1986, Coweta County voters have invested in SPLOST.To learn more about SPLOST, visit www.cowetasplost.com.

Chairman Reidelbach shared some great insights regarding the role of a Commissioner and how the Board of Commissioners operates in Coweta County. Please reference the links below to learn more. Board of Commissioners:Commission Districts Do you know your Commission district? Click here to view an interactive and searchable map.Meeting Rules How does an item get on the agenda? Can the public speak? Click here to view the meeting rulesSchedule, Agenda, Minutes When does the Board fo Commissioners meet? Can I see the agenda? Where can I get more information on a past item (minutes)? Click here to view the meeting schedule, agenda, and minutesDo you have a question about the County or do you have a podcast topic that you’d like to submit? Email us at podcast@coweta.ga.us

Learn more about Coweta County's new podcast, The Coweta 441.