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Coweta County Courthouse Singing

Newnan, Georgia

Sunday, October 23, 2016

The 3rd annual Coweta County Courthouse Singing was held on the fourth Sunday in October at the Coweta County Courthouse in Newnan, Georgia. Mark Puckett called the class to order leading 32t. Ken Ashley offered the morning prayer. Mark Puckett welcomed all of the singers, made several announcements, and led 75.

Leaders: John Plunkett 321, 39b; Lela Crowder 421, 475; Philip Denney 84, 300; Faye Hollis 299, 276; Sheri Taylor 39t, 146; Robert Chambless 225t, 163b; Jeannette DePoy 129, 201; Cecil Roberts 31t, 35; Charlene Wallace 63, 77t; Jack Nelson 157, 517.

RECESS

John Plunkett called the class back together leading 77b. Leaders: Ryan Lewis 123t, 87; Lisa Bennett 158, 486; Oscar McGuire 441, 171; Virginia Dyer 546, 344; David Brodeur 98, 90; Rebecca Over 278b, 383; Winfred Kerr 388, 59; Helen Bryson 542, 313b.

The class entered into a business session, and elected the following officers to serve: Chairman—Mark Puckett; Vice Chairman—John Plunkett; Secretary—Lela Crowder.

LUNCH

Mark Puckett, Leighanna Beatenbough, and Haley Beatenbough brought the class back to order leading 112 and 45t. Leaders: Karen Rollins 170, 168; Andy Ditzler 365, 105; Judy Chambless 153, 82t; Richard DeLong 121, 378t; John Plunkett 35 (for Ken Ashley); David Smead 398, 404; Lela Crowder 354t; Philip Denney 448t; Cecil Roberts 277; Sheri Taylor 358; Faye Hollis 283; Ryan Lewis 122; Helen Bryson 176t; Oscar McGuire 515; Rebecca Over 544; Jack Nelson 408; Winfred Kerr 282; Karen Rollins 540; David Brodeur 83t; Lisa Bennett 399b; Andy Ditzler 385t; David Smead 417.

Announcements were made. Mark Puckett and Carolyn Turner led 46 as the closing song. Bill Loftin offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Mark Puckett; Vice Chairman—John Plunkett; Secretary—Lela Crowder