Santa on the Square & Christmas Carnival Join Main Street
Newnan and Newnan Leisure Services from 5 to 8 p.m. on North Court Square in Historic Downtown Newnan for this FREE holiday event. The carnival will have games, music, food, live reindeer, a bounce house, and a special appearance by Santa Claus! For more information, visit the Main Street Newnan website. mainstreetnewnan.com
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Tyrone’s Legacy Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Nov. 29 - Dec. 15. For more info and tickets legacytheatre.com
SATURday, Nov. 30
Small Business Saturday Shop Local
Christian City Tree Lighting 5:30 p.m. & 5K & 1M Fun Run 6 p.m. … 770.703.2614, christiancity.org/csr
Southern Arc Dance’s Annual Nutcracker Nov. 30, 3 & 7 p.m. & Dec. 1, 3 p.m. at The Wadsworth. A holiday favorite! Join Clara on her enchanting journey through the Kingdom of Sweets. 25 Jefferson St., southernarcdance.org
NCHC hosts “Cookies & Photos with Santa,” 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum. Photos with Santa. Refreshments. newnancowetahistory.com
Town of Tyrone Tree Lighting & Christmas Market 2 to 7 p.m. 960 Senoia Road, Tyrone tyronega.gov/calendar
Christmas Keyboard Extravaganza 5:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Newnan 770.253.0797, fbcnewnan.org Look inside for ad.
MONday, DEC. 2
City of Palmetto Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 7 p.m. www.citypalmetto.com/calendar
TUESday, DEC. 3
NJSL's Annual Can-A -Thon 7 a.m to 7 p.m. benefiting Coweta Community Food Pantry. Donate online or visit Newnan Court Square or Regions Bank at Thomas Crossroads. njslcanathon24.givesmart.com
Coweta Assoc. of Retired Educators’ Christmas Bazaar
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Gifts, Baked Goods, Handmade Crafts, Gift Baskets. FUMC Annex, 33 Greenville St.
WEDNESday, DEC. 4
Christmas Communion at Central Baptist 6 p.m. 14 West Broad St., Newnan. Look inside for ad.
First Baptist Newnan’s Children’s Choir Christmas 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Newnan 770.253.0797. Look inside for ad.
THURSday, DEC. 5
The Edge Effect at The Nixon Centre 7 p.m. “Under the Mistletoe” an all-vocal celebration of the holiday season. thenixoncentre.net
A Christmas Story at Newnan Theatre Co. Dec 5-8, 12-15, and 19-22, Look for ad inside. newnantheatre.org Look inside for ad.
FRIday, DEC. 6
Deadline to register for Dec. 11 & 12 Coweta County Seniors Classic Christmas Luncheon. Call 770.683.8600 to RSVP.
Christmas Tour of Homes newnantourofhomes.com
Christmas at the Centre with Masterworks Chorale 7 p.m.
City of Fairburn Tree Lighting 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. fairburn.com
SATURday, DEC. 7
KNB Paper Shredding 8 a.m. to Noon, City Hall Look inside for ad.
Christmas Bazaar & Rummage Sale, St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 390 Jackson St., Newnan. Look inside for ad.
Main Street Newnan's Market Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
Light up Senoia 4 p.m. … enjoysenoia.com
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City of Palmetto Christmas Parade 6 p.m. & Kris Kringle Market 7 p.m. www.citypalmetto.com/calendar
SUNday, DEC. 8
FUMC’s O Holy Night 3 and 6 p.m., 33 Greenville St., 770.253.7400, hello@newnanfumc.org Look inside for ad.
East Coweta HS Chamber Concert at Central Baptist 4:30 p.m. 14 West Broad St. Look inside for ad.
First Noel at First Baptist Church of Newnan 5:30 p.m. 770.253.0797, fbcnewnan.org Look inside for ad.
THURSday, DEC. I2
Good Shot Judy: A Crooner’s Christmas at The Nixon Centre 7 p.m. A swinging good holiday show with orchestra. thenixoncentre.net
SATURday, DEC. i4
Sharpsburg Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Support local vendors and help Team Hungry 105 Main St. Info 440.724.6774
Christmas Parade 6 p.m. …downtown Newnan.
SUNday, DEC. i5
FUMC’s Meditations at the Nativity 8:30 and 11 a.m. 33 Greenville St., 770.253.7400, Look inside for ad.
Look inside for more events including lots of Local & Live Music. Check our website for updates, additional events. wintersmedia.net
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The Interview with Elf on the Shelf
or in a MUG
Briefly describe yourself and what you do/did.
I am part of the senior management team with Santa’s Elves Inc. I head the Investigative Branch, overseeing thousands of elves checking out which children have been naughty or nice. Best piece of business advice you’ve received. There are a couple of things, but that all relate: always tell the truth, obey your parents and keep your word. Follow those and you will always do well in life. If I had it to do over …
I would have fought harder for us to have green outfits instead of red. Green is much better camouflage with Christmas trees. You are going on an extended solo trip.
What three albums and three books would you take?
White Christmas, Carrie Underwood Christmas Album, Willie Nelson – The Classic Christmas album.
Twas the Night Before Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Polar Express. Tell us one thing about yourself that few people know I am actually taller than people think.
You are hosting a dinner party for six. What five people, living or dead, would you invite and why?
Santa and Mrs. Claus (obvious reasons, they are like my parents), Donner (he’s actually my best reindeer friend), Hermey, he’s the elf who wanted to be a dentist and we got really close saving each other’s lives while chasing the Abominable Snowman, the Abominable Snowman (after Hermey fixed his tooth, we realized he was really nice in real life. Plus he has a funny accent and you should see the way he eats!!)
Name an as yet unfulfilled dream.
I would like to deliver presents with Santa one Christmas. If you weren’t doing what you are, you would be … I love the reindeer, so probably a reindeer herder. Or, a Peppermint candy farmer. Your go-to food.
Santa always brings back cookies – I mean even he can’t eat all the cookies good boys and girls leave out on Christmas Eve.
Favorite movies(s).
A Christmas Story (triple dog dare you)
Elf (Will Ferrell and I are tight. I served as a consultant on that one) Miracle on 34th Street.
Dogs or cats?
Oh please. Reindeer obviously. Your favorite quote and why.
“Whenever you give someone a present or sing a holiday song, you’re helping Santa Claus. To me, that’s what Christmas is all about. Helping Santa Claus!” (LOUIS SACHAR, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger
Name something that you are extremely glad you did or accomplished.
I learned that one of the most important things in life is to give others another chance. Over the years I have watched children do naughty things, things that would prevent Santa from coming. But we all make mistakes, and I continue to watch these kids and realize they are great. They just had a bad day. By giving a second or third or fourth chance, I learn who they really are. So by doing that, they got great presents from Santa.
What advice would you give your younger self just starting out on their own.
The World says you only get one chance to make a first impression. That’s true. But so what? You might mess up in that first impression, but that does not define you. Keep trying. Keep improving. Never let one instant define you. You are the sum of all your parts, not one part.
We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.
There’s room for everyone on the Nice List.
Treat every day like Christmas.
Notes from Perry Street
The birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-20
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2 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2 (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. 4 And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. 5 He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child.
6 And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.
The Shepherds and Angels
8 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 12 And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
15 When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. 17 After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. 18 All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, 19 but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. 20 The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.
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… The Wadsworth Auditorium
Calvary Chapel Newnan’s Children’s Christmas Program Dec. 21 and 22, 7 p.m. 210 Jefferson Parkway, calvarynewnan.org
TUESday, DEC. 24
FUMC’s Christmas Eve Services 11
Newnan City Church Candlelight Christmas Eve Services 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. 17 First Ave. newnancity.org Look inside for ad.
Come Home for Christmas Eve at Cornerstone UMC Family Service 5 p.m., Traditional 7 p.m. cornerstonenewnan.org 2956 Sharpsburg McCullum Rd, Newnan Look inside for ad.
Mt Gilead’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6 p.m. Mt. Gilead Methodist, 2651 GA16, Sharpsburg. Look inside for ad.
First Baptist Newnan Candlelight Christmas Eve 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Newnan fbcnewnan.org Look inside for ad.
Central Baptist Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6 p.m. Lessons & Carols Service 11 p.m. 14 West Broad St. Look inside for ad.
Calvary Chapel Newnan’s Christmas Eve Service Time TBD, 210 Jefferson Parkway, calvarynewnan.org
Zen Monkey’s News and Musings …
Notes from here, there and the Internet …
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Newnan Utilities has announced that three grants have been awarded to More Music Foundation, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and Coweta Community Foundation. “The Caring Customers program highlights the impact of our community coming together,” said Melissa Payton, Program Manager at Newnan Utilities. “Because of our customers’ generosity, we’re able to support a broad range of programs and projects that make a meaningful impact across our community.”
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Kids will never understand the poignant self-satisfaction of slamming a phone down on the cradle to hang up on someone and end an angry conversation.
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The Coweta Street Park Initiative Steering Committee has announced that City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta in Newnan, Georgia, has joined as the named partner for the Coweta Street Park Initiative, a Project of Coweta Community Foundation. This significant commitment from City of Hope will provide essential resources and support for the renovation of the park, aiming to break down barriers by creating a vibrant, inclusive space for the entire community to gather, play, and enjoy the outdoors.
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We advocate not judging a book by its cover, but also glorify ‘love at first sight.’
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Discovering the density of matter, creating drone videos, taking a virtual journey to the moon and creating hanging gardens are only a few of the projects funded by 2024 Bright Ideas Grants from Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation (CFEMC) on behalf of Operation Round Up. All told, $30,320 was awarded for 26 projects in Coweta and surrounding counties.
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Most people aren’t scared of being alone in the dark — they’re scared of not being alone in the dark.
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Eight registered nurses from Piedmont Newnan Hospital recently completed the enhanced Nurse Residency Program. The Fall 2023 nurse resident class included ICU nurse Courtney Clark, RN; IMCU nurses Deysi De Leon, RN and Irene Rusev, RN; Med Surg nurses Ashley Martin, RN, Breanna Hatfield, RN, Rachelle Becina, RN, and Alexis Fairclough, RN; and NICU nurse Lakaria Lambert.
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Yoda being 900 years old probably means he experiences time differently than humans. 1:10 years pretty much. So the fall of the republic was, like, a bad week to him.
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True Natural Gas, a leading natural gas provider in Georgia, announces the upcoming retirement of President and CEO Dan Hart, effective March 31, 2025. Under Hart’s leadership, True Natural Gas has seen significant growth and established itself as a strong competitor in the Georgia natural gas industry. Chris Stephens, President and CEO of Coweta-Fayette EMC, will assume the role of CEO of True Natural Gas following Hart’s retirement.
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The Newnan Cultural Arts Commission will host Winter Jazz at the Wadsworth Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 28 with special guest Kameron Corvet. The free event was originally scheduled for September as part of the Jazz in the Park series but was cancelled due to Hurricane Helene.
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Finding an eggshell in an Egg McMuffin is both annoying and reassuring.
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Congratulations to the East Coweta Lady Indians softball team. East Coweta captured the GHSA 6A Softball State Championship with a victory over Buford on Nov. 2. It’s the fourth state title for the Lady Indians as they finish the season with an impressive 37-1 record.
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The annual T-Shirts for Turkeys event, sponsored by The Joy FM and 1st Franklin Financial, brought in a total of 41,034 turkeys to stock the freezers of the many area food banks and ministries who feed the local, hurting families during the holiday season. The event took place the second week of November at various locations in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida.
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Pressing the ‘lock’ button on your car key fob multiple times is the grown-up version of saving your game twice.
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Leslie Davis has been named interim executive director of Coweta Community Foundation. She previously served as CCF’s Community Outreach Coordinator. She replaces former CEO Kristin Webb, who served in that capacity for over three years. Webb has accepted a new position as Manager of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility with Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation in Newnan.
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COWETA COUNTY SCHOOLS
HOLIDAY and S
• Lee Middle School Holiday Chorus Concert Monday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.
The Donald W. Nixon Centre for Performing and Visual Arts 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road Newnan, GA 30265 770-254-2787 • thenixoncentre.net
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” … Buddy the Elf
TheReal Es tate PAPER
Jess Barron
Why Local Matters in Real Estate
Have you ever heard the phrase “shop local” ?
Many of us prefer to conduct business with a local merchant, even if it is a little more expensive than using a national or regional business. By doing so, you aid the local economy and do business with people you know and trust instead of having a transaction relationship with a national entity. Locally, the Main Street Newnan organization does a great job promoting “shop local” for the businesses in downtown Newnan.
You may or may not think this concept applies to real estate, but I have seen many clients and customers learn the hard way that it does. Nowadays, it is very easy for a prospective home buyer to go online, search for mortgage lenders, find the best interest rate, lowest closing costs and click a button.
While I have seen this work out for some buyers, most of the time it does not end well, at least in my experience. Whether it is a lack of attention to detail, over-delegation, lack of follow-up or a host of other issues, these buyers coming to me with an “online lender” end up in trouble.
I have seen deals get delayed, or worse, fall apart. A good Realtor will have many local mortgage officers that are hungry to earn your business, will work hard, give you their attention and make the loan approval process smooth for you.
REALTORS
A local lender’s reputation is on the line, so they are motivated to do their best. When you are purchasing a new home, you have enough to worry about between moving logistics, finances, and potential job and school district changes. Selecting a reliable and competent mortgage lender is essential and should be your first step in the home-buying process.
Using a local and knowledgeable Realtor is extremely important as well. We Realtors make a living based on the quality of the service that we give our clients and our reputation.
We are motivated to give you the best experience possible as satisfied clients give us referrals, the lifeblood of our business.
In a competitive market with a low listing supply, a local Realtor who has their pulse on things is essential. We can find properties through our network that are not listed for sale or may be hitting the market soon. Being the first to know about these possibilities, could be the difference between you finding your dream home or missing out. The same idea applies to selling your home. We may have the perfect buyer waiting before you even need to prepare your home to list. Just another reason, to “shop local.”
Jess Barron is an Associate Broker with Lindsey’s Inc. Realtors and former President of the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors.
Some Reading Recommendations …
The holidays are a very busy time for a lot of us. Make sure you take some time to relax and enjoy this season. It will surprise no one to hear that my favorite way to relax is to sit down with a good book. Here are a few books I have enjoyed this year in many different genres!
When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson: This was a magical story about a family with a father who disappeared and a girl who sweeps into town and changes their lives.
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop: This is the biography of the Broadway and Gilmore Girls star. This was a nice glimpse into the life of a beloved tv show actress.
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Almost every single person is Ray’s life was against him except his beloved Grandmother. She gave him her grandfather’s violin which started a whole chain of events.
From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough. This is a book written by the daughter and granddaughter of Elvis Presley. This was a deeply sad and moving book about the hardships of growing up in a family that was American royalty.
The Wedding People by Alison Espach: This book was about a woman getting a second chance at life. She was stuck in her current life to the point of wanting to escape life. And through a chance booking at a hotel where everyone else is there for a wedding she finds that second chance.
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn: This is a historical fiction thriller book set in 1950s Washington DC. This book was so well done. I loved that it was multiple points of view but didn’t go back and forth. I was immersed in one point of view before moving on to the next character. It was like having multiple stories in one, but they are all there in each story. I loved this story.
The Carnegie Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be held December 5th-8th.
If you are shopping at Barnes & Noble during that weekend, tell your cashier you want to support the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation and a portion of your sale will be donated to the Carnegie at no cost to you. You can even do this online when using Bookfair code 12819975. This is a great way to help the Carnegie purchase more books! And remember if you ever need a book recommendation stop by the Carnegie and we can find the perfect book for you.
Susan Crutchfield is the director of the Carnegie Library in Historic Downtown Newnan. She also is a professional photographer and enjoys volunteering with the Newnan ArtRez and the Newnan Theatre Company.
The Bookmark is sponsored by Coweta Public Library System
The Coweta Ferst Readers’ mission is to provide a free monthly age-appropriate book for every child under the age of five in Coweta
The Coweta Ferst Readers’ mission is
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Baxley Swope, grandson to Marie and Steve Swope. He is looking at his first book that had arrived in the mail from Coweta Ferst Readers.
In Theaters:
The Film Fix … Streaming Edition
Gladiator II (now playing) – l Fix Rating 6/10 – Director Ridley Scott returns with this sequel to his 2000 multiple Oscar winner. This installment is fun but not as award-worthy as its predecessor. While Denzel Washington will get the most notice for his often bizarre (and humorous) turn as the scheming Macrinus, the palace intrigue his character engineers detracts from the thrilling gladiatorial combat that should dominate the narrative.
The story has soldier Lucius (a muscled-up Paul Mescal) captured in Numidia by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal). Naturally, Lucius plots revenge as he makes his way through the ranks of would-be gladiators, catching the eye of Washington’s opportunistic Macrinus. In no time, Lucius finds himself in the arena, where the movie shows signs of great excitement.
But the film gets bogged down with callbacks to the original in an attempt to give it artificial dramatic weight. What audiences want to see is epic gladiator battles, which are present in the movie but have less visceral impact this time. Sadly, the grandeur of the Coliseum is lacking here even though, at one point, the structure is filled with water, and ships collide violently with gladiators falling into waters inhabited by hungry sharks. It’s not quite as thrilling as it sounds.
The Brutalist (coming soon – Best of 2024) – l Fix Rating 9/10 – Sure to be a top Academy Award contender, “The Brutalist” is director and co-writer Brady Corbet’s third feature since “The Childhood of a Leader” in 2015. Corbet is an emerging talent whose films excite cineastes but never quite feel complete. For example, his 2018 effort “Vox Lux” starts powerfully but meanders to a conclusion.
What Corbet has as a filmmaker is a feel for authentic and engaging visual storytelling, and “The Brutalist” is easily his best film to date. Clocking in at a whopping three hours and thirty-five minutes, the story follows a super-talented architect named László Toth (Adrien Brody, delivering a possible second Oscar-worthy performance) who flees Europe after WWII to restart in the United States.
But once here, László finds obstacles that threaten. His depression deepens as he longs to be reunited with his wife Erzsébet (Felicity Jones) left behind. A ray of hope emerges in the form of wealthy benefactor Harrison Lee Van Buren, Sr. (a fantastically selfish and out-of-touch portrayal by the gifted Guy Pearce). He commissions László to design and build a massive community center.
“The Brutalist” is an enormous achievement on almost every level. Shown in two halves, with an intermission in between, the first section will enchant viewers, while the second half offers an uncompromisingly bleak vision. Still, Corbet’s commitment to his own vision is why the movie is so powerful.
Nosferatu (December 7) – l Fix Rating 8/10 – This third feature film bearing the name of “Nosferatu” is credited as an adaptation of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent classic that was an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” German director Werner Herzog also adapted the material in 1979 with his frequent collaborator Klaus Kinski in the lead.
“Nosferatu (2024)” comes from director Robert Eggers, the auteur responsible for “The Witch,” “The Lighthouse,” and “The Northman.” In many ways, “Nosferatu” is Eggers’s most broadly appealing film. The well-known story centers around the mysterious Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård), who sends for a young real estate attorney named Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) to complete the purchase of a home in Germany. However, once the young newlywed Thomas ventures to the Count’s far-off castle, he discovers that the client’s intentions are downright sinister.
Back home, Thomas’ suffering wife, Ellen (an excellent Lily-Rose Depp), has terrifying visions and seeks assistance for her husband’s immediate return. But if Thomas does come back, he will not be
himself and will likely not be alone.
Egger’s take on the “Dracula” tale is inventive and scary. Skarsgård, who played the frightful Pennywise in the “It” films, makes a horrifying vampire cleverly shown chiefly in shadow.
Willem Dafoe appears as the professor who might assist in fighting the Count. Still, instead of making the academic an all-knowing vampire killer, Eggers’ carefully constructed screenplay allows for a distinct learning curve. This lack of knowledge means that the Count has the upper hand for most of the film, putting the characters and the viewer on edge.
Streaming Selects:
Kneecap (December 2) – l Fix Rating 8/10 – This entertaining movie will likely garner Ireland a Best International Feature Film Oscar nomination. The story is a mostly true biopic of the Irish hip-hop band Kneecap. The movie is presented in Irish and English, and language is the narrative’s focus as the young rappers play themselves in this rousing production.
Maria (December 11) – Angelina Jolie stars in the biography of opera singer Maria Callas. It’s set in the 1970s in Paris during the last days of the great artist who died in 1977 at 53. Word is that Jolie is terrific in this film directed by Pablo Larraín (completing his trilogy alongside “Jackie” and “Spencer”) that’s written by Steven Knight (see “Locke” and “Eastern Promises”).
A Charlie Brown Christmas (stream free December 14 and December 15) – Apple is making the 1965 animated Christmas classic available to stream free on their platform for two days. Join Charlie Brown, Schroeder, Lucy, Patty, Pig-Pen, Linus, and, of course, Snoopy as Charlie tries to find the deeper meaning to the Christmas holiday.
Wonder Pets: In the City (December 13, 2024) – Izzy the Guinea Pig, Tate the Snake, and Zuri the Bunny leave the kindergarten classroom in NYC to explore the planet in their “Jetcar.” “In the City” is a new season of the beloved show.
Juror #2 (December 20) – l Fix Rating 6/10 — The controversy surrounding the muted theatrical release of Clint Eastwood’s likely final film centered on the limited number of theaters released last month. And while I think the movie would have made money had the studio elected to release it wider, “Juror #2” is right at home in streaming. The story is like something from a John Grisham novel significantly influenced by the classic “12 Angry Men.” When a young man is picked to serve on a murder jury, he discovers that he may have a connection to the crime. The film is set in Savannah.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (first two episodes on December 3, 2024) – As Disney slows the serialization of the Star Wars universe on the small screen, “Skeleton Crew” is one of several shows in the pipeline hoping to buck the downward trend. This younger-skewing series has four kids making a discovery that will take them on an exciting adventure. Jude Law becomes their de facto leader as the tikes try to return to their home planet while staying alive.
Theatrical Teasers:
The Order (December 6) — Jude Law is reportedly in the running for best actor notice in this thriller from director Justin Kurzel (see 2015’s “Macbeth”). Law plays an FBI agent investigating a series of bank robberies that may be linked to a group of domestic terrorists.
Nightbitch (December 6) — Amy Adams plays a stay-at-home mom whose domestic malaise transforms her into a dog. The outlandish premise should allow Adams to show her acting range, but the film hasn’t generated much awards buzz. “Nightbitch” is directed by Marielle Heller (see “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”).
Kraven the Hunter (December 13) — Another entry in Sony’s Spider-Man universe, this MCU-adjacent project has been kicking around for some time. The film is an origin story for the title character (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his complicated relationship with his criminal father (played by Russell Crowe). The trailers make good use of Johnny Cash’s “The Man Comes Around,” but the action teased seems all too familiar.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (December 20) — The third film in the popular Sonic series has Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles facing off against Shadow. Jim Carrey returns as Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his grandfather Gerald. Keanu Reeves provides the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog.
A Complete Unknown (December 25) – Timothée Chalamet makes a terrific dead-ringer for Bob Dylan in this biopic from director James Mangold (See “Walk the Line,” “Logan,” and “Ford v Ferrari”). The story, which does appear to provide some of the great folk artist’s origins, concerns Dylan’s change to electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. With the strength of Chalamet’s stardom and Dylan’s classic sound, “A Complete Unknown” could be one of the holiday season’s biggest hits.
SUNDAY: German Chocolate, Chocolate Covered Cherries
When a professional in any field finds a home at a company whose standards for high-quality work and overall values align with his or her own, it’s a perfect match.
Belize Ellison, a senior sustainability engineer at Yamaha, has found such a match. Her role involves reducing Yamaha’s carbon footprint to enhance its business model.
“I want to help us be the best Yamaha we can today without compromising future Yamaha’s ability to continue to be the best,” she said. “That is my job.”
Ellison is thrilled to work for a company which values the same things she is personally passionate about when it comes to sustainability. As a relatively young engineer less than a decade into her career, she also appreciates being part of a brand recognized around the world for excellence – “the best of the best,” as she put it.
Belize Ellison
The MUSIC … Local&Live
… by Kris Youmans
Newnan‘s Kris Youmans Band has a unique rootsy, country sound with a bit of Western swing that makes them a perfect edition to GPB’s Georgia’s Country Connection series at GPB.org/Country.
We are fortunate she writes The Music column for us at The Paper.
Music Notes …
+ Thank you Winters Media & Publishing for supporting Local & Live music and the musicians who present the art of songwriting and quality entertainment for our community.
+ Send me your band info and what you’re up to and I’ll post it! krisyoumansband@gmail.com
Local & Live Venues …
Call ahead to check on Live music dates and times!
ABIDE BREWERY COMPANY
110 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan
Live music, jams and specials.
Open Mic Night Thursdays with Ross Gordon 6:30 p.m.
THE CELLAR / THE BAYS 20 Jefferson Street, Newnan 770-683-6328
Acoustic on Thursdays in The BAYS
Live Music Friday and Saturday nights
11/27 … Kitty Key 11/29 … Sweet Grass Sally
11/30 … Chuck Nick Special Show … Chuck X Nick are the Helping Elf’s Toys for Tots Kick-Off Bring a New Unwrapped Toy to donate to Coweta Children
12/5 … Kandice Cherelle
12/6 … The Band One
12/7 … James and the GA Peaches
12/12 … Melody Kiser
12/13 … Butch Watson & Friends
MARCY
Featured Artist …
Russ Gordon
is blazing a trail with his honest songwriting and gritty country sound. The 27 year old West Georgia native pulls from his upbringing on the banks of the Chattahoochee River as well as Florida and Tennessee to create music that embodies life in the rural South. Russ released his debut EP titled “Sinkin’ Ships” in 2023 which has since been featured on 94.9 The Bull and continues to reach listeners all across the country. Country music fans gather every weekend to enjoy Russ performing his music along with classic hits from Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, George Strait, etc. Whether he’s belting it out solo or playing with his boot-stompin’ band “The Rattletrap”, Russ is keeping the Honky-Tonk Outlaw spirit of Country Music alive night after night with a memorable live music experience that will leave you wanting more. He continues to write new music and expand his territory as a performer.
Follow along with Russ Gordon on social media to see what he’s up to and where he’s playing next!
12/14 … Midnight Cruisers
12/19 … Flint River Revelers
12/20 … Venus Kings
12/21 … Doze Guys
12/26 … Hunter Flannigan
12/27 … Libery Road
12/28 … Pete & Pete
12/31 … Chuck X Nick Ring In 2025 With us
Thursday 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday 8 to 11 p.m.
Saturday 8 to 11 p.m.
GEORGIA SHRIMP COMPANY
100 N Peachtree Parkway
Peachtree City 770-631-9114
Live Jazz, Soul, & Motown
12/8 … Jeanine Duke
12/22 … Jeanine Duke w/ The Georgia Shrimpsters
GRAZING HERE
2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City • 770-486-2696
12/7 … Them
12/13 … Fuze
12/20 … Limited Edition
12/21 … Dueling Pianos
GREENVILLE STREET PARK
51 Greenville St., Newnan
Local’s Market at 10 a.m.
Free entry, food trucks, vendors, Live Music!
Night Market 5 p.m. Free entry, vendors, Live Music!
HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC
20 Longstreet Avenue, Turin Every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month starts at 6:30 pm. Gospel, Bluegrass & Country Good Music, Good Fellowship 12/7 … Reid & Company 6:30 p.m.
Family oriented Mexican cantina & grill with friendly atmosphere & live music. Call ahead for lineup. Karaoke nights every Friday and Saturday
LINE CREEK BREWING COMPANY
150 Huddleston Road, PTC 678-545-6024
11/30 … Ward Abel
12/07 … Kenny Marshall
12/13 … Savanna Bassett
12/14 … Alyce & Marco
12/20 … Mary Martin
12/21 … Flint River Revelers
Kris Youmans-Hall is originally from Savannah, GA where she was part of the River Street music scene early on and is greatly influenced by music of the southern culture. Kris’ interests are focused on local music, organizing music fundraisers, her three grown children, enjoying life on Pierce Chapel with husband Warren Barefoot ‘Slim’, Hank the Dog (who also has an ear for music) and Marcy who is all ears when it comes to Live music.
Contact Kris with questions, comments, suggestions or just to say you like her column krisyoumansband@gmail.com
LINE CREEK BREWING BUS BARN
300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville • 770-731-1641
11/30 … Pete Fodero
12/6 … Melody Kiser
12/7 … Mary Martin
12/13 … Alyce & Marco
12/14 … Savanna Bassett
12/20 … Venus Kings
12/21 … Briarsweet Rose
12/28 … Mary Martin
LINE CREEK THE RESERVE 18 Savannah Street, Newnan 770-755-6734
12/7 … Melody Kiser
12/13 … Charles Shields 12/14 … Venus Kings
THE MAD MEXICAN 2 East Court Square, Newnan 770-683-9545
Great food, live local music. Call & check schedule and follow on Facebook!
11/27 … Lerogie Sims
12/4 Ellis Lowery
12/ 18 Joey Troup
12/ 20 Chad Jernigan 12/ 27 Ellis Lowery
NUTWOOD WINERY
1339 Upper Big Springs Rd., LaGrange 706-882-5295
Family-owned winery & cafe.
Every Friday & Saturday - a local performer in the Tasting Room. Starting around 6 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Call for line up.
OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN On The Square 105 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville GA 30214 678-489-3888
Marvelous Marvin presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside - 8:30 p.m. the best local and regional blues artists!
11/30 … Alec James and Blues Caravan with Marvelous Marvin 12/7 … Skyler Saufley with
Marvelous Marvin 12/14 … The Wayback Band
12/21 … Funky Bluester 12/28 … Alec James and Blues Caravan!
PIKE BILLIARDS
622 Thomaston St., Zebulon 678-568-8058
11/22 … DJ Bear
12/14 … David Michael & The Tequila Cowboys
PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC 206 Clark St., LaGrange 706-443-4838
A true listening room featuring hidden treasures & legendary singer/songwriters in an intimate setting. Shows at 7:30 p.m. 12/7 … Christopher Paul Stelling 12/14 Martha’s Trouble Christmas Party
RPM FULL SERVICE 15 Jackson Street, Newnan 770-683-1414
A neighborhood pub recycled from a 1960s service station. A full kitchen, great food, bar, huge outdoor patio & Live music. A landmark chill zone!
SENOIA BEER COMPANY
1 Main St. • 770-727-9579
Senoia’s 1st Craft brewery! Bring the kids, dogs, and your favorite takeout food. Thursday at 6 p.m.; Friday & Saturday music at 7 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m.
1 to 3 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. RSVP & info 770-837-7067
TWISTED TACO Fayetteville
12/5 … Venus Kings 7:30 p.m.
WHIMZICAL CAFE
33 E Broad St., Newnan 770-755-7709
12/7 … Glorious Leader 7 p.m.
12/12 … Michelle Malone & The Hot Toddies 7 p.m.
PICKIN ON THE SQUARE AT MARKET DAY
The 1st Saturday of every month! Starts around 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. It’s for all ages and levels of play. Join in the fun by singing along or bring your acoustic instrument. Lots of networking for musicians going on during the performances.
Two Broke Kings at Anthony’s
Christopher Stelling at Pure Life House of Music
Georgia Bound at Hollonville
Kandice Sherrelle at The Cellar
Newnan Cultural Arts Commission presents Winter Jazz with Kameron Corvet at the Wadsworth Dec. 28
ADVENT SEASON
8:30 AM & 11:00 AM | Sanctuary
DEC 1
DEC 7
CHILDREN ’ S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 9:45 AM | Sanctuary
HISTORIC CH RCH TO R 5:00-8:00 PM PM | Sanctuary
DEC 8 O HOLY NIGHT
3:00 & 6:00 PM | Sanctuary
DEC 15 MEDITATIONS AT THE NATIVITY
8:30 & 11:00 AM | Sanctuary
DEC 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 11:00 AM , 4:00 PM , 11:00 PM | Sanctuary SUN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville Street . 3. hello@newnanfumc.org
Keris Kares’ mission to provide hope for families dealing with a childhood cancer diagnosis by providing spiritual, emotional, and financial support. We will raise awareness about pediatric cancers and provide monetary assistance to research being conducted to find a cure.
What You Can Help Us Do
During This Giving Season
Family Emergency Fund help us raise funds to pay household bills for families with a child with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation help us raise funds to provide financial and emotional support to families with a child diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Keris Kares 4 The Arts initiative help us raise funds to provide art boxes with supplies for elementary school art teachers.
Now more than ever, we are striving to keep pantries at the hospital full and providing grants to families in need.
No amount is too small! Thank you for Karing!
For more information, please email hello@keriskares.org
Dr. Melynda Stephenson
Piedmont NEWNAN
Piedmont Newnan Honored Eight Nurses at Residency Program Celebration
A total of eight registered nurses from the Fall 2023 cohort completed the enhanced Nurse Residency Program, and were recently recognized at a celebration.
The Fall 2023 nurse resident class included ICU nurse Courtney Clark, RN; IMCU nurses Deysi De Leon, RN and Irene Rusev, RN; Med Surg nurses Ashley Martin, RN, Breanna Hatfield, RN, Rachelle Becina, RN, and Alexis Fairclough, RN; and NICU nurse Lakaria Lambert.
“I’m excited to watch these nurses take the next step in their nursing careers,” said nurse residency program coordinator Krysten Johnson, MSN, RN. an opportunity to get to know each of them and watch as they’ve become more confident in their abilities as well as grow their clinical skills.”
One of the highlights of the residency program is the presentation of evidencebased projects. Nurse residents are asked to select a topic they are passionate about that links evidence-based care to practice outcomes. They conduct a literary search, develop a PICO question, create a background summary, report a summary statement based on analysis and outcomes based off their literary searches. “Serving Patients and their Family Post Critical Care,”
“Importance of Equipment Needed for Unexpected Deliveries in the ED” are just a few examples of the evidence-based project presentation topics.
“The nurse residents delivered oral presentations to nursing leadership, and sometimes these findings and suggestions are implemented on our units,” Johnson.
Piedmont Newnan’s Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program a formal, structured, evidence-based, 12-month program designed to foster Piedmont nurses who are competent, confident, and committed clinicians who practice evidence-based care. Through learning and clinical experiences with preceptors, ongoing support from experienced educators, mentors and leadership, the residents are integrated into a culture that prioritizes and supports their growth.
New nursing school graduates are welcomed three times a year (spring, summer and fall) into the organization. Currently, there are 51 nurse residents in the Newnan Transition to Practice Program.
“It is proven that there are many benefits to the new graduate nurse, the patient, and the hospital when an established nurse residency program is in place,” shared Wilkins-Howard. “We’re looking forward to the residency program’s continued growth and success.”
“The goal of the program is to enhance the onboarding and residency experience of our new graduate nurses beyond just skill acquisition to address the array of challenges in the transition from student nurse to competent, confident practitioner,” said Director of Clinical Practice Andrea Wilkins-Howard.
Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia’s growth through safe, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization with more than 12,000 donors annually that for centuries has sought to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Across our 1,755 physical locations we care for more than 4 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 25 hospitals, 74 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 QuickCare locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and nearly 3,200 Piedmont Clinic members. Our patients conveniently engage with Piedmont online, as they scheduled more than 612,000 online appointments and over 163,000 virtual visits. With more than 47,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based private employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. In addition, Piedmont provided nearly $390 million in community benefit programming and uncompensated care in Fiscal Year 2023.
For more information, or booking your next appointment, visit piedmont.org
Pictured: Graduates Courtney Clark, RN (ICU); Deysi De Leon, RN (IMCU); Irene Rusev, RN (IMCU); Alexis Fairclough, RN (Med Surg); Lakaria Lambert (NICU); Rachelle Becina, RN (Med Surg); Ashley Martin, RN (Med Surg); and Breanna Hatfield, RN (Med Surg)
This holiday season, we at Home Helpers want to thank our professional caregivers for a wonderful year of service, care and for being there when families couldn’t be or when they needed an extra hand.
Never forget the difference you make!
2024 Home Helpers Caregivers
Yolanda Alexander
Sierra Austin
Stacy Baggett
Charletta Barlow
Candace Barozzini
Sydney Beacham
Tiasia Black
Emily Blackmon
Wilma Blunt
Marlana Bradley
Samara Brennan
Linda Bridges
Ainslee Bright
Robin Brock
Darlene Byrd
Claudine Campbell
Tonja Carter
Tracy Collins
Shantoryia Cooper
Brittany Cox
Priscilla Cucuta Laporte
Relunda Dickerson
Cortney Dixon
Rochelle Dobbs
Erin Dolan
Euticka Duncan
Taylor Fairbanks
Lakeesha Funches
Tracy Gaines
Debra Golden
Jasmine Herring
Rebecca Hubbard
Tammy Hunt
Toccola Hunter
Dina Ibrahim
Rose Isibor
Christy Johns
Antoinette Jones
Kenneth Lipscomb
Traquanda Martin
Alice Martinez
Carlisa Mayes
Shatoya Mayo
Taylor McEwen
Iyonna Melson
Valencia Moore
Sabrina Myers
Grace Nelson
Vera Ogletree
LaBrea Pack
Winda Perdue
Dawn Perez
Angelia Ramey
Mariya Raycheva
Janine Rhodes
Ansley Rivera
Keanna Rush
Beverly Smith
Brandy Smith
Jeanie Smith
Ann Strickland
Nicole Taylor
Delia Thompson
Heather Thompson
NaTasha Turner
Towana Washington-Jordan
Dolores Westbrook
Deretha White
Phaedra Wilcox
Amanda Wilkie
Roselyn Williams
Samantha Williams
Amber Word
The LOCATIONS
around downTown
Main Street
Newnan
6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263
770.253.8283 mainstreetnewnan.com
Plaid Friday • Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shop in Downtown Newnan and simplify your Day-AfterThanksgiving experience! The name “Plaid Friday” celebrates the idea of LOCAL! Plaid Friday is the relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday.”
Santa on the Square • Nov. 29, 6 to 8 p.m. Santa on the Square is hosted each year on the day after Thanksgiving. Santa will arrive downtown in a Fire Truck, and will immediately light the Christmas tree located on the Court House Square.
Market Day • Dec. 7 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items. Favorites include: fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc.
The Southern Opera Theatre Company • Dec 15, 4 p.m.
The Southern Opera Theatre Company presents: “A Cool Yule!” A Celebration of Christmas Music (opera, musical theatre and popular songs)! at The Wadsworth, 25 Jefferson St. https://southernopera.org
Newnan Cultural Arts Commission
Upcoming events … Winter Jazz at the Wadsworth with Kameron Corvet Dec. 28
Kameron Corvet will be coming back to Newnan after his September Jazz in the Park performance was cancelled due to Hurricane Helene. Winter Jazz at the Wadsworth will be a familyfriendly performance on December 28th at 7:30 p.m. This event is completely free to the public and will last approximately two hours with a fifteen minute intermission. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and concessions will be available for purchase.
The 116th US Army Field Band at Wadsworth • Date TBD Newnan Songwriter’ Festival • Jan. 31, 2025
Atlanta Chamber Players • March 30, 2025
For more information, visit the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission’s Facebook page or call 678.673.5522. For info on these and other event follow @newnancac
40 Greenway Court, Suite D, Newnan www.southernarcdance.org • 770.683.3724
The Nutcracker at The Wadsworth … beloved holiday favorite! Join Clara on her enchanting journey through the Kingdom of Sweets. Tickets are $35. Nov. 30, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 3 p.m. at the Wadsworth 25 Jefferson St, southernarcdance.org
Check their website and Facebook page for more information on upcoming events and camps.
McRitchie-Hollis Museum
74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistory.com
Newnan Historic Church Candlelight Tour • Dec. 7, 5 to 8 p.m.
As part of this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes (Fri 12/6) hosted by Newnan Presbyterian School, the Newnan Coweta History Center is hosting a Historic Church Candlelight Tour in downtown Newnan the following evening. Tour the historic churches of Newnan at dusk as they’ll be lit and awash in glowing candlelight and stunning Christmas decor. Hear docents tell about the history of the church and take away historic information on each church on the tour which to date includes Newnan Presbyterian Church, Newnan First Methodist, Central Baptist Church, Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church Tickets at www.newnantourofhomes.com or in person at Gillyweed or the McRitchie-Hollis Museum at 74 Jackson St.
More information Newnan Coweta History Center: newnancowetahistory.com or 770.251.0207; Newnan Presbyterian School: 770.253.5018.
A Christmas Story • Dec 5-8, 12-15, and 19-22 Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.
Centre for Performing & Visual Arts 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265 www.thenixoncentre.net
Check out the Coweta County School’s Holiday Concert Schedule on page 7!
The Edge Effect • Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. The Edge Effect presents “Under the Mistletoe” an all-vocal celebration of the holiday season, featuring Christmas classics and holiday favorites performed in their own unique way, using only the power of the human voice! This highly interactive show will have you singing along and leave you filled with holiday cheer! Good Shot Judy: A Crooner’s Christmas • Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Good Shot Judy pays tribute to the Classic Christmas Crooner Hits from artists like Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Ray Charles, Michael Bublé, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Bette Midler, and many more with their expanded Good Shot 20 piece orchestra featuring the “Jump Jivin’ Judys” (think Andrews sisters), 6 horns, string section, and vocalist Brett Cahoon. This is sure to be a swinging good holiday show!
Southside Theatre Guild
20 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213 • 770-969-0956
Holiday Cabaret • Dec. 5 & 7 Check website for times. $10 at the door, General Admission. Southside Theatre Guild will showcase its talent with a Christmas Cabaret full of comedy and music. Members of the Sidekicks, Rascals, and Associates, and many others will usher in the holiday season with merriment and mirth. Southside Theatre Guild’s Christmas Cabaret is a celebration of community you won’t want to miss. Check their website for the latest … stgplays.com/
Look for more events / updates: wintersmedia.net, Facebook and our sister publication The Coweta Shopper.
Live Music
Look for Kris Youman-Hall’s Local and Live Music column in this issue.
301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214
770.719.4173
www.TheVilleAmp.com/
Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater
201 McIntosh Trail, PTC
770.631.0630
Check website and Facebook for 2024 Concert Series. amphitheater.org/
at Boyd Park, 110 Smith St., LaGrange, GA 30240
706.298.5434 sweetland.events/
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Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta 404.881.2100
Tickets on sale for upcoming shows. Check website … http://foxtheatre.org
Chastain Park 140 W Wieuca Rd NW, Atlanta 404.233.2227
State Farm Arena
1 Philips Dr NW (at Centennial Olympic Park Dr), Atlanta, GA 404.878.3000
Tickets on sale for upcoming shows. Check website … statefarmarena.com
Check their website frequently for fun things to do! explorenewnancoweta.com
Coweta County African American Heritage Museum 92 Farmer St., Newnan info@ccaahm.org 470.414.1647
Look for info on Facebook.
Coweta County Genealogical Society & Library 8 Carmichael St., Newnan Wed. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check Facebook for info
Serenbe
9110 Selborne Lane, Suite 210, Chattahoochee Hills serenbefarms.com
Serenbe Farmers Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1p.m.
Local Farmers, Artisan Vendors. 10640 Serenbe Ln, Palmetto
The Carnegie Library
1 LaGrange Street, Newnan, 770.683.1347 newnancarnegie.com Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Children’s Holiday Craft • Dec. 10, 10 to 11 a.m. Family Open Art • Dec. 12, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Ken Scott Holiday Show • Dec. 27, 10 to 11 a.m.
Exercise Is Medicine, Gentle Yoga and Crochet, Book Club with Lola, Literary Circle Book Club, and more. Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation events
Some events require reservations and space is limited. Visit newnancarnegie.com for more events and information.
MARKET
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Support local vendors and help Team Hungry 105 Main St. Email: sharpsburgmarket@gmail.com; cell 440.724.6774
The Legacy TheaTre
The Legacy Theatre
1175 Senoia Rd., Suite C., Tyrone, GA., 30290 legacytheatre.com
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • - Nov. 29-Dec. 15
Welcome to the world of pure imagination with this tasty Broadway and West End musical based on the famous novel and hit movie. Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including “Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.”
Senoia Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
@senoiafarmersmarket on Facebook 40 Travis Street, Senoia, GA 30276 Candlelight Tour of Homes Sun., Dec. 15, 4 to 8 p.m. historic downtown enjoysenoia.com
6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276 Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistory.com
Check Facebook page for info on this and other events!
OutdOOrs
Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263 770.254.7271
www.gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend
Make Friends with Nature Every Saturday 9 a.m.
Please join us every Saturday morning for a 2-hour walk. Make Friends with Nature while making new hiking friends. $5 per person - $5 for parking.
Networking Nature Walk • December 5, 11 a.m. Connect with other eco-conscious business and organizations while learning about nature and the remarkable local people who work to protect it. Hosted by Chattahoochee Bend State Park. $15 per person - $5 for parking.
Autumn Vibes Outdoor Fun • December 7, Noon to 2 p.m.
Join us for a delightful fall campfire while embracing the seasons charm with smores, songs and fun activities. Bring your own hot dogs and fixings and well roast them together. Limited to 20 participants. $5 per person - $5 for parking.
All About Owls • December 14, 2 to 4 p.m.
Join us for All about Owls of Georgia by dissecting owl pellets. Explore what owls eats by discovering what is hidden in the pellets that is not digestible. $7 per person - $5 for parking.
Campfire Laughter • December 21, starts at 6 p.m. Create everlasting memories with songs and skits while enjoying smores. $5 per person - $5 for parking.
First Day Hike Extravagana • Hike 1: Jan. 1, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Come out at 7:30 a.m. and start off your new year with a sunrise hike. We are going to Hike from the office down the Wild turkey trail to trail head one and back to the office. Come to one hike or come to all three. We want to see you start you new year goals out strong this year. $5 plus $5 parking.
Hike 2: Jan. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come out at 11 a.m. for a midday hike. We are going to hike from the office down wild turkey to the riverside trail and the take the tower trail back to the wild turkey trail back to the office. Come to one hike or come to all three. We want to see you start you new year goals out strong this year. $7 plus $5 parking.
Hike 3, Jan. 1, 5 to 7 p.m.
Come out at 5 p.m. for sunset hike. We will be starting this hike at trail head one and walking along the flat rock trail. Come to one hike or come to all three. We want to see you start you new year goals out strong this year. Come have some fun with us and see the beautiful colors the sky and nature have to offer. $5 plus $5 parking.
Check website and Facebook page for updates on events! Call with questions or to register 770.254.7271. Email chattbend.naturalist@gmail.com
Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum
“On November 13th, at approximately 11 p.m., a Coweta County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Chrysler 300 on North Highway 29 near Tommy Lee Cook Rd. The Chrysler 300 refused to pull over, continuing into Fulton County reaching speeds of 110mph.
The Deputy performed a PIT maneuver on the vehicle and deployed K-9 Titan to assist in apprehending the driver. The driver opened fire in the direction of the Deputy and K-9 Titan.
K-9 Titan was struck multiple times and pronounced dead on the scene. The deputy was struck multiple times, suffering graze wounds to different locations. The Deputy was transported to the hospital and released. He should make a full recovery.
The Deputy returned fire on the driver, striking him multiple times. The driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
K-9 Titan has served the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office for over five years. During his time, Titan has successfully located several missing persons, successfully identified illegal narcotics as well as assisted in the successful apprehension of multiple offenders.
This incident is being investigated by the GBI. Any updated pertaining to this case will come from the GBI.”
P rofessiona L s P or T s
NFL Football
ATLANTA FALCONS
Dec. 1, Sun. – Los Angeles Chargers, 1 pm –CBS
Dec. 8, Sun. – at Minnesota Vikings, 1 pm – FOX
Dec. 16, Mon. – at Las Vegas Raiders, 8:30 pm – ESPN
Dec. 22, Sun. – New York Giants, 1 pm – FOX
Week 17, TBD – at Washington Commanders, TBD Week 18, TBD – Carolina Panthers, TBD
Congratulations to our own Joey Howard, who was recently inducted into the 2024 Class of the Poplarville Hornets Alumni Foundation Hall of Fame.
Joey is Winters Media’s Digital Editor and Business Development Specialist.
Joey was a 1977 Honor Graduate of Poplarville High and graduated from Pearl River Junior College and Ole Miss. He was a two-time All Conference Selection and Permanent Team Captain in three sports - football, basketball and baseball at PHS. As quarterback he helped lead the Hornets to wins in the 1975 Wendell Ladner Bowl and 1976 Apache Conference Championship. He served on the student council, annual staff, was junior class president, and student athlete of the year as a senior. He also played two sports at Pearl River where he was a permanent team captain in football, a student council representative, and class favorite.
Professionally, Joey spent 13 years in media relations at Ole Miss and the University of Kentucky overseeing publicity in football, basketball and baseball. He earned eight national awards and promoted five first-team All Americans. He served as media coordinator for three NCAA Men’s Championships and five Sugar Bowls in New Orleans.
Joey later entered the newspaper industry earning six Best in State Awards from the Georgia Press Association. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Newnan. Their son, Drew, and his wife, Tiffany, have 2 children: Gavin and Kennedy. With
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The CHEF
The Chefs column highlights our local culinary masters. They share a recipe that has a lot of meaning to them and thankfully, how to make it. (Well at least most of it, sometimes secrets must remain that.)
This month’s chef is …
Tina Cannon
Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Here’s my delicious recipe for cranberry sauce that incorporates apples, orange, pineapple, and bourbon, perfect for your holiday table. Serve chilled or room temperature for turkey and you can use this recipe as a glaze for ham or pork roast.
Ingredients:
• 12 ounces fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
• 1 medium golden apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 medium orange, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits (fresh or canned, drained if using canned)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup bourbon (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on your sweetness preference)
• 1/43 cup brown sugar (for depth of flavor)
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions:
1. Rinse the cranberries and discard any soft or damaged ones.
2. Combine ingredients … In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, diced apple, orange zest, orange juice, water, pineapple, bourbon, sugars, and spices. Stir well.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
4. Simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst, the apples soften, and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spices if needed. Remove the cinnamon stick. You can also simmer longer for a thicker consistency. Please note that It will get thicker as it cools.
Katherine Anders
The Featured Joint
Everyone has their “go-to” place to eat. It might be with linen tablecloths and waiters in ties, or where you throw peanuts on the floor and carve your initials in the wooden tables. Whatever and wherever, it’s your “joint.” This month’s featured joint is …
The Whimzical Cafe
The word” whimsical” is defined as: playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
We think “whimzical,” with a “z” fits that definition as well, just add “a fun place to eat.” Located in downtown Newnan across the street from the old Coweta County Administration Building, Whimzical Cafe takes you on a food journey befitting its name.
The lunch menu includes appetizers, sandwiches, pressed sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, and some crazy good “sweet endings.” Choices include Salami Get This, Gyr-o Hero, Brie Mine, Jurisatic Pork, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatball, and so on. As an aside, the Double Dipper (prime rib, horseradish, cheddar, and au jus) is awesome.
They’ve got brunch as well. Before we get into that, we strongly suggest you plan to go for lunch or brunch. Otherwise, you will be staring at both menus and by the time you order, it’s time to get back to work. Choose one, and come back another time for the other menu.
Back to brunch. The signature dish must be “The Whimzy.”
Just a simple biscuit “stacked with ham, fried egg, housemade crab cake, hollandaise, and tarragon. Served with cheese grits.” Another aside, the cheese grits hit that “awesome” category too.
Lots of choices. It’s the place where you can’t wait to go back and try the (fill in the blank).
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 770-755-7709 • 33 East Broad St., Newnan https://whimzicalcafe.com/
The JOINTS
Everyone has their “go-to” place to eat. It might be with linen tablecloths and waiters in ties, or where you throw peanuts on the floor and carve your initials in the wooden tables.
Last month’s featured joint was
360 Taste
“Where Bowls, Tacos, & Fries Come Together!!”
It is a joint that serves sushi-grade tuna bowls, brisket hamburgers, and chicken quesadillas. Check their Instagram page @360.taste, where Chef Kyle Mayes posts each day’s special. 51 Market Square Road, Suite E • Wed-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. • 678-857-3002
Whatever and wherever, it’s your “joint.” There are lots of these places around here, and we’re out to find them all in The Joints column. And yes, all are White Monkey approved. Scan QR Code or visit our website wintersmedia.net/category/food/ for a complete list of Joints, Chefs, The Food Zone and some recipes.
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NEWNAN PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Newnan Program Coordinator
Kate’s Club’s vision is to create a world in which it’s okay to grieve, and we want you to join us in this work. We are a community for children and teams, their families, and young adults facing life after the death of someone important to them. The organization brings people together around grief, creating safe - both in-person and online - educational, recreational and therapeutic spaces designed to help everyone express the emotions that come with such a loss.
This contractor position is focused on overseeing our activities in Newnan.
Are you a leader in your community?
We are seeking a thoughtful, caring individual who can engage with the communities of Newnan and surrounding areas to continue to build out the unique programming that Kate’s Club offers. You will be someone who can connect with regional leaders, educational institutions, and healthcare resources to find families who need Kate’s Club services. You will use data to track our programs’ success, and be involved in fundraising efforts to drive support.
What you’ll do …
Program management and facilitation (about 50% of the role)
You will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of Kate’s Club’s grief support programming for children, families, and young adults. You will recruit and grow new clubhouse membership, and organize school groups.
Build partnerships with local communities (about 30% of the role)
You’ll work with the Director of Metro Atlanta to map out local needs assessments, and recommend effective marketing and outreach approaches. You’ll focus on schools, faith organizations, health care providers, and other places that can serve as referral services or enablers of Kate’s Club programming.
Track and report progress of efforts (about 20% of the role)
The ability to demonstrate the value of the work we do at Kate’s Club is an integral part of this role. This person will be responsible for tracking participation and other key metrics to demonstrate to our funders
that we are using our resources effectively to reach the grieving community.
A more detailed job description is available upon request.
What you will bring …
• A love of detail and execution: the ability to track multiple activities while still keeping a focus on the mission of the organization
• Minimum of a two year degree or equivalent work experience in a related field • An understanding of bereavement and a passion for the Kate’s Club mission Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly preferred
• Ability to analyze and utilize data related to tracking activity and outcomes of programming
• Must live in the community
What we offer …
• Flexible hours starting at 40 hours per month, with opportunity for growth • Hourly salary: $25.
How to apply …
Grief does not discriminate. As such, Kate’s Club is committed to building a diverse staff, reflective of the population it serves. We encourage anyone who has a passion for building a world in which it’s okay to grieve to apply, even if your experiences do not line up exactly with those in the position description. Please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to debra.brook@katesclub.org with the subject “Newnan Program Coordinator”. We will begin reviewing submissions on December 1st.
Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897.
DEAR EDITOR:
I am 8 years old.
Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.
Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’
Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?
VIRGINIA O’HANLON.
115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET.
VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.
Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how
dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.
Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.
You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.
No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.
