The Paper January 2023

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The Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta County to host Citizen of the Year Ceremony

The Citizen of the Year award ceremony will be held January 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Newnan Centre. The prestigious event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta County. The Newnan Centre is located at 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan.

The award honors an individual showing outstanding leadership and citizenship within the community, someone who has demonstrated exemplary vision, civic pride, and a strong commitment to a better Coweta.

The nominee is selected by previous COTY winners. The 2022 winner was Norma Haynes.

Guidelines for selecting the nominee include:

• The nominee should live in Coweta County, and his/her activities should be centered in Coweta County and the surrounding area.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is hiring new professional team members at our facility in Newnan, Georgia, due to our continued growth. We are looking for fresh faces with a broad range of expertise to expand our amazing leadership team!

Direct Hire jobs in salaried positions are on our website. Engineers, Analysts, Buyers, Operations Leaders and Supervisors who understand the manufacturing process are urged to apply. On the website, choose “Direct Hire” to review job information.

Full-time benefits include:

“Considering a career with Yamaha has been one of the best decisions that I’ve made. It’s given me a whole lot of experience, it’s grown me a lot, not only as an engineer but as a person. And so it’s been really cool experience to get to grow up with the company, and I think that’s very valuable.” —Will L., Manufacturing Engineer

• Consideration will be given to those who demonstrate leadership and performance in multiple areas of community service over a period of years.

• The nominee may be an individual from any walk of life, and there are no requirements or restrictions relating to gender, age, race, religion or ethnic background.

The 2023 Citizen of the Year Nominees

There are 10 nominees this year including doctors, ministers, educators, as well as business and civic leaders.

Samantha Brazie: Resident of Coweta County for the past 15 years. She is director of sales and operations for Progressive Heating and Air. She was graduated from Clayton State University and got her MBA from the University of West Georgia. Currently, she is the chair of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce; board member of ELEVATE Coweta Students; advisory board member, University of West Georgia; HVAC advisory board member - West Georgia Technical College; community advisory committee member - Piedmont Newnan Hospital; chair - Business Women’s Network, Chamber of Commerce.

Cynthia Bennett: Has a bachelor of science from Florida State University and a Masters in Education from George Washington University. She is a retired school teacher and was named Teacher of the Year at Ellis G. Arnall Middle School and East Coweta High School. She was also vice president of talent development for the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce before retiring in 2020. Currently, she is president of the board of directors for Meals on Wheels; member of the Chamber of Commerce;vice chair of the board of directors for the Coweta Community Foundation; ballot review officer for the Coweta County Board of Elections; and vice chair of the Coweta County Public Facilities Authority.

Jimmy Ellison: Earned his Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology/Emory and his doctorate in Church Leadership and Preaching from Asbury Theological Seminary. He has served four area churches and is the founding pastor of Providence United Methodist Church and Newnan City Church. He has served continued inside, page 2

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” — Gandalf

Garret Reynolds, 2020 Citizen of the Year, with Miss Norma Haynes 2022 Citizen of the Year.

2023 Citizen of the Year Nominees

on the boards of Atlanta’s Historic Oakland Cemetery; Georgia Prisons Ministry; Safehouse Outreach; and is currently on the board for Young Harris College. He is the founder of Restoration Atlanta, which serves single-parent families getting out of homelessness. He is a key leader for Newnan Emergency Shelter Team (NEST), which helps the marginalized in extreme weather in Newnan, and is chaplain for the Newnan Fire Department.

Chris Doane: A small business owner in Newnan who started Crezent Marketing in 2006. He serves corporations, small businesses and nonprofits with branding, website design and social media marketing. He currently serves as the Newnan Rotary Membership Chair; chairman of the Bike Coweta board; Explore Newnan Coweta vice chair; MTB (Mountain Bike) Atlanta president; vice president of SORBA (Southern OffRoad Bicycle Association). He and his company were recognized as the 2016 Newnan Coweta Chamber Small Business of the Year and 2021 Newnan Rotarian of the Year.

Dean Jackson: Was graduated from Georgia State University and served six years as business editor of The Newnan Times-Herald. Since 2001, he has served as the Public Information Officer for the Coweta County School System. His past and current positions include: chairman of the Coweta Community Foundation; board member and chairman of the Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce; chairman of the Coweta County Convention and Visitors Bureau; Friends of Chattahoochee Bend Park, chairman and vice president; chairman of Leadership Coweta Board; Co-founder of Newnan-Coweta Youth Leadership; and advisory committee member for the United Way of Metro Atlanta.

Dr. Pam Johnson: Received her doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University and was the long-time owner and hospital director of Dogwood Veterinary Hospital and Laser Center. In 2016, the clinic was named the overall Small Business of the Year by the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce. Dogwood was also named as the Reader’s Choice of Veterinary Services for three years in a row by Coweta Magazine. Prior to COVID, she was an active member and board member of the Newnan Kiwanis Club, and volunteered with the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair and the Newnan Kiwanis annual Christmas Shopping event for children. She also worked to develop safe ways for animals to be treated during the COVID crisis.

Terri Lemons: Has served as pastor of Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church for seven years. She has focused on creating a path for more cooperation among churches across racial lines. She was a leader in the Newnan Church Tornado Response partnership with other downtown churches. Her church, the oldest black church in Newnan, suffered extensive damage from the tornado. Nevertheless, she led an effort that pulled together more than 100 volunteers and provided more than 500 families with supplies and food after the storm. She has served on the Coweta Recovery Committee since its inception after the tornado.

Maureen Schuyler: Has served as the museum director for the Senoia Historical Society since 2010. By curating artifacts donated by families in and around Senoia, she and her team of volunteers have created vignettes telling the story of Senoia and Coweta County. She serves on the design committee for the Senoia Downtown Development Committee and as an advisory board member to the Coweta County Library. She also has served as a Historic Preservation Commissioner for the city of Senoia; and was a team member on Senoia’s Comprehensive Plan.

Kristen Timoteo: Is the Library Branch Manager for the Grantville and Senoia branches of the Coweta County Library System. She has a special interest in children and believes that investing time, energy, money and positiveness in them now, they will have a brighter future. She is treasurer of the Grantville Kiwanis Club; member of the Community Action Team for Coweta Ferst Foundation; mentor for ELEVATE Coweta Students at Glanton and Eastside Elementary schools; volunteer with Yeager Road Community Resource Center; and serves as a reader to the YMCA, libraries and elementary schools.

Mike Winslett: Is president and CEO of DTH Expeditors Inc., which specializes in expedited air freight and is named after his three children, Drew, Tyler and Hannah. After a tornado struck Newnan in March of 2021, he was instrumental in ensuring the city and county had ample resources. This also included substantial donations and purchases for the Newnan Fire Department and city of Newnan. He and his employees set up and cooked meals on the grounds of Newnan High School for those engaged with tornado relief efforts. He is the founder and long-time supporter of the Baseball 4 Christ ministry program and several other local non-profits.

Cynthia Bennett

Samantha Brazie

Chris Doane

Dr. Pam Johnson

Jimmy Ellison

Dean Jackson

Maureen Schuyler

Pastor Terri Lemons

Mike Winslett

Kristen Timoteo

Notes from Perry Street

As we start a new year, we want to thank our advertisers and readers for their support. Our goal is, and always will be, to help you grow, market and promote what you do. And maybe find a great new local joint or band along the way.

We are excited about the future of print media and our company’s growth. Despite all the naysayers, niche publications, like what we publish, continue to grow. As an example, we started The Paper five years ago with a circulation of 1,500. It is now 10,000. Looking back over the past year, whether professionally or personally, is never a bad idea. However, a word of caution: a quick glance is best. Staying focused on the past and thinking of all the should ofs, could ofs or would ofs … can leave you bitter. And a life lived in regret is a life half-lived. It’s like looking out the rear view mirror and never looking for what’s in front of you. At some point, you are bound to have a wreck.

Winters Media & Publishing started back when we bought The Coweta Shopper from Joe Williams on a Thanksgiving Eve.

We eventually shortened that to “The Shopper,” and at the beginning of 2022, we changed the name to “The Weekly.” We did this for a myriad of reasons and appreciate the community embracing that decision. We had added so many features and columns that we just didn’t think The Shopper was The Shopper any more.

We started The Paper from scratch. It was Winters’ vision and dream to create what we now call “the ultimate what to do, see and eat” publication. Or as Winters likes to joke, the “Give Me Something To Do” paper. Our columnists cover our favorite joints, the local music scene, what is trending in our area, recipes, chefs, book clubs and others’ perspective on living life.

It is now direct-mailed to more than 4,000 homes and we distribute an additional 6,000 at more than 125 locations throughout Coweta County and the surrounding areas. We have a strong social presence with Winters Media as well, including our website (wintersmedia.net) Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (all @wintersmediapublishing) as well. All these are just other cogs in our media wheel to reach readers and expand our clients’ reach.

The Paper goes out the first week of the month. We now have The Weekly direct mailed in weeks two, three and four. In each of those three weeks, The Weekly goes to a different zip code area.

A year ago this month, we started The Taku Group. If you are wondering, “Taku” is a glacier that runs down from the mountains to Juneau, Alaska. It is also the name of a company that specialized in Alaskan seafood and whose owners are friends of ours. And, it’s also why Winters’ dog is called, well, Taku. “Taku” owns two high-end glossy magazines. One is Stroll Lake Redwine and goes out each month to the approximately 625 residences in the Lake Redwine subdivision.

The other is BeLocal Coweta/PTC. This publication targets the roughly 500 families moving into the area each month. It too is direct-mailed and covers all of Coweta County and into Peachtree City and west Fayette County.

So now we have four publications and multiple social media platforms, each targeting a very different demographic. In other words, we have something that will fit your needs. And we are looking at some additional opportunities in 2023.

As we enter this new year, we pray for blessings and peace in your lives. We are committed to continue to help you grow and strengthen your businesses.

On behalf of our family and our incredible team, we want to wish you a prosperous new year where you truly find your life and work purpose.

The PAPER

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President

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Resolve to Get Rich!

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We’ll schedule prompt pickup and speedy delivery of your laundry.

Commit to your health this year and Arden’s Garden will commit to your journey! With specialty smoothies like the PB&J and the Summer Island, you’re guaranteed to find options that will satisfy your tastebuds. Cold-pressed juices made from fresh fruits and vegetables – with no additives – cater to both the seasoned health enthusiast and the juicing novice. Yoga 1, Oops!, and TLC are just a few of the selections you can find when you enter the store.

Located around the corner from Downtown Newnan, stop in for highquality, healthy options that support optimal nutrition at an affordable price. Arden’s Garden offers wellness shots, hearty soups, seasonal salads with fresh ingredients, and delicious plant-based snacks that aren’t intimidating.

CEO Leslie Zinn has remained dedicated to the mission of good health for all that started with her mother, Arden, and the first store in Atlanta in 1995. The Newnan location opened in 2019 and features outdoor seating, a convenient drive-thru retail experience, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to help you on your healthy food journey.

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CEO Leslie Zinn

The Bookmark

A Gift

The Christmas season has come and gone with hopefully everyone getting that coveted gift, the one they have dreamed about the whole year. Parents frantically fought the supply chain monster in hopes of finding “it,” the gift that made this Christmas perfect. As a parent (and grandparent), I have fought these battles even when the supply chain was zipping along. And, I am all for the perfect gift for your little or bigger bundle of joy. But, if you are interested in something that will be around probably longer than Grandma’s fruit cake, please allow me to recommend a gift.

I recently was looking at pictures of past graduations for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. This is an awesome, FREE program we offer at all libraries where young children can read (with the aid of family, teachers, etc.) books with the hope of being recognized and awarded at one of our fantastic graduation parties (there are gifts!). I have seen some wonderful sights in my life but one of my favorites is seeing a roomful of children with graduation caps sitting with their families as we announce their name. The light from all the smiles in the room is truly dazzling and warm.

Besides a cute photo op, there is one thing that really make me excited about the gift I am about to tell you about. If you have children or grandchildren, all of them can take advantage of 1000 Books. But it is not a requirement to get the real gift nor do you have to be a child to get it … it is free to all. It is the gift of literacy, with a shelf life that runs as long as you do and there is no cap on how much you want of it. Look … I can cite statistic after statistic about children and the positive effect of reading (better school scores, higher college acceptance, stronger in science and math) but for children it is fun! It is also a family event, a parent or sibling or grandparent can join in the excitement of seeing the sparkle in the eye of a happy reader.

As for adults who claim that they do not read, find something they are interested in and gift them a book about it. It can even be an audio book. There is also a place called the library where these books, audios, eBooks, etc. are available for all and they are FREE. How many times do you read an article about Christmas gifts and the word FREE is mentioned twice (now thrice)??? And, the library is not just open at Christmas, this is a year-long gift. As Cousin Eddie so eloquently put it in Christmas Vacation, it is the gift that keeps on giving all year long.

We are overloaded with information these days and it seems to me that nobody can sit still for longer

than 10 minutes. Is it Facebook or Twitter or Politics??? I do not know but I can tell you that there is something very peaceful about relaxing with a good mystery, biography, historical novel, children’s book with your child or whatever you would like to read. Beginning now with the new year, let’s make 2023 the year of calm, peace, and reading to oneself and to others. I guarantee it will get you on the good list!

Jimmy Bass is director of the Coweta Public Library System. He also plays a mean guitar and sings at local venues.n

Did You Know?

• 61% of low-income families do not have a single piece of age-appropriate reading material in their home?

• 1/3rd of Georgia’s children start school unprepared to learn?

• 75% of Georgia’s students who are poor readers in the third grade will remain poor readers in high school?

The Coweta County Ferst Foundation mission is to provide a free monthly age-appropriate book for every child under the age of five in Coweta County. Visit our website for more information: cowetaferst.org

How Do Books Help?

The more words a child hears, the larger the child’s vocabulary and the larger the child’s vocabulary, the more likely the child will be a proficient reader. However, in order to read with a child, books must be in the home.

Coweta Ferst Foundation, P.O. Box 336, Newnan, GA 30264 http://cowetaferst.org/

This ad generously donated by Precision Tune Auto Care in support of our Give BIG campaign.

with Jimmy Bass

The Bookmark is sponsored by Coweta Public Library System

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The Journey

Let’s Be Intentional in the New Year!

Happy New Year, Paper readers! This is the time of year where we reflect on the year prior and look forward to being better versions of ourselves in the future. 2022 was especially a unique year for me and my family … a new season of life. Yet it seems like we’re about to go into yet another one this year. We are getting used to being flexible with traditions we’ve had for 20+ years and looking at how we will adjust with our extended family tree to make the most out of the time we have together.

If I had to pick one word that summed my role up as board chair of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber in 2022, it would be “intentionality.” I was very intentional about how I spent every moment of my time in that role, but even more so at work. Still, most of the time I felt like I was running on a hamster wheel. My love of travel became more of a burden … I looked forward to trips planned and had a wonderful time but was completely overwhelmed when I came back because the one thing I couldn’t do when I was gone was truly support my people. So almost all of my time was spent with them and my tasks had to be done whenever I could fit them in. In hindsight, I did the best that I possibly could and always made myself available to my team and my family, but no one does it all well.

New Years resolutions are everywhere although quite often not followed through with. I have written about goals, how to follow through with them and make lasting change over the last few years. In reality, for me, some of my biggest and best lifestyle changes have come through NY resolutions. It requires a need for change, discipline, and yes – intentionality.

So this year, while I definitely want to be healthier, exercise more, make more money – all of the ‘fad’ resolutions – what I want most is to be intentional about everything I do. The season of chasing my tail is behind me and I am moving forward to making the most out of every moment, even the ones I don’t plan. My version of being intentional doesn’t mean I have to plan every second of my life (even though I’m pretty good at micromanaging myself), but it does mean that I plan on being more present than I have been in years, in as many moments as possible. It means that I am not going to put myself on the backburner anymore … my wellbeing is important. It means that I am going to spend meaningful time with the people in my life and work on things that are truly important, intentionally.

I challenge you to look at your life with a ‘big picture’ mindset and think about not the problem itself but what the behind-the-scenes thought processes are behind that problem. That, my friends, is where you are truly going to be intentional on making lasting change in your Journey.

“In death, we are not defined by what we did or who we were but by what we meant to others. How well we loved and were loved in return.”

- Allison Pearson, I Don’t Know How She Does It

Questions? Comments? Email me at balanced.brazie@gmail.com n

with Samantha Brazie

“If you are not consciously building your habits, they are unconsciously building you.”

… Anika J. Green

Ed Ball joins Lindsey’s, Inc. Realtors!

Ed Ball was born and raised on the Southern California coast. He moved to the Atlanta area in 1976 finally settling in Newnan with his wife and son. Ed really loves Coweta County and the surrounding areas. Ed has been a licensed Realtor since 2014 and is very familiar with the real estate market in this area. He takes pride in making transactions fun and exciting while paying attention to details! He is also licensed in Alabama. Ed Ball looks forward to assisting you with your real estate needs. n

How well do you know wines?

Can you identify what you are tasting? Can you identify wine by color?

Does the aroma let you know exactly what’s in your glass?

Is it a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc? Is it a Merlot or a Pinot Noir?

It’s time to test your skills! You will get 6 wines and descriptions, and you will get to try to figure out which one you are tasting. Wines will be from all over the world. It will have a competition of the tastebuds! Do YOU know your wines?

v Friday, January 20, 6:30 p.m. v Saturday, January 21, 6:30 p.m. v Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 p.m. v Saturday, January 28, 6:30 p.m.

$35 per person … includes 6 pours, a glass of wine, & charcuterie board pairings. Must RSVP and pay in advance.

Reserve your spot! 770.301.8444 Reservations made only when reservation is paid in full.

The Classic Market & Wine

Shoppe

15 Main St., Suite 1B, Senoia • 770.727.9140 • theclassicmarketsenoia.com

Closed January 1-5.

The MUSIC … Local &Live

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.

… by Kris Youmans

“Music gives a soul to the Universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” …Plato

*Check out the music calendar for Mad Mexican - consistently good music and great food.

*The Cellar/Bays always has a music calendar that offers a variety of bands & genres.

Some of our Local Musicians

…

Aaron Walker - guitarist and singer -you’ll find Aaron playing in local venues with a band and solo. He’s a young artist to watch. Follow Aaron on Facebook & Instagram.

Mary Martin - playing at a venue near you from Fayette to Newnan to LaGrange and everywhere in between. Check out her website for the shows she’s planned for 2023.

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Local & Live Venues …

Call ahead to check on Live music dates and times!

THE CELLAR / THE BAYS

20 Jefferson Street, Newnan 770.683.6328

Live Jazz on Wednesdays Acoustic on Thursdays in the Bays

Live Music Friday and Saturday nights

1/04 … Sweet Grass Sally one of Newnan’s faves, rockin’ cover tunes and soulful originals

1/05 … Ellis Lowery classic country & southern rock

1/06 … Southside Band

1/07 … Chuck & Nick

1/12 … Jeanine Duke

1/13 … The Band One variety band playing live music - all genres

1/14 … Twice Shy w/ Tony Stephens and Scott Glisman Georgia based acoustic duo

1/18 … John Hensley

1/19 … Mary Martin

1/20 … The Max Reggae Band

1/21 … Trouble Tones traditional blues band from Atlanta

1/25 … Bradley Gale

1/26 … Matthew McCartney Southeastern singer-songwriter

1/27 … Kris Youmans and Her Mighty Fine Band traditional country, Americana, blues

1/28 … Pete & Pete Band

THE MAD MEXICAN

2 East Court Square, Newnan 770.683.9545

Come for great food and Live local music.

1/04 Lerogie Sims

1/06 Aaron Watkins

1/11 Ellis Lowery classic traditional country and southern rock

1/13 John Hensley & Kevin Walker

1/14 Larry Mills

1/18 Joey Troup

1/20 Chad Jernigan

1/21 Ricky Lee

1/25 Jacob Joiner

1/27 Ellis Lowery

THE BRICKS ON CHURCH STREET Grantville, GA 678.877.6571

The Bricks on Church Street in Grantville features local and live music events and is a good choice for your own special events.

OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN on the Square, Fayetteville Marvelous Marvin Presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside - 8:30 p.m. You’ll hear the best local and regional blues!

Kris Youmans 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, life on Pierce Chapel & Hank the Dog (who also has an ear for music!) Contact Kris with questions, comments, suggestions or just to say you like her column krisyoumansband@gmail.com.

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB

335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan | 770.251.1800

Friday Night Dinner and Music To Be Determined! … call ahead

HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC 20 Longstreet Ave., Turin UMC

Music every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. Gospel, Bluegrass and Country. Good Music, Good Fellowship!

1/07 … New Creation River’s Edge Kirkland & Friends

1/21 … Walnut Grove Country at Heart

ABIDE BREWING CO. 110 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan

BIG SHOTS KITCHEN and BAR 102 B Guthrie Way, PTC 770.629.5591

Jeanine Duke Every Sunday 12:30-3 p.m.

THE FURNACE 41

7716 N. Main St., Jonesboro 770.256.2041

1/21 … 7 p.m. Jukebox

Disciples, Thoughts Are Nuclear, Battlewax, Evel August, Cherokee Voodoo, Sawzall Dolls, Shooting Models, Think Sanity

LINE CREEK BREWING CO. 150 Huddleston Rd., PTC 678.993.0086

Shows at 6 p.m.

1/06 … Brian Rivers

1/07 … Butch Watson 1/20 … Savanna Bassett 1/27 … Threadbare Skivvies 2/04 … Brian Rivers

LINE CREEK BUS BARN 300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville 770.731.1641

Most shows 6-9 p.m. except Market day

1/07 … Pete Fodero

1/14 … Southside Band

1/21 … Brian Rivers

1/28 … Savanna Bassett 2/04 …Pete Fodero

PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC 206 Clark St., LaGrange 706.443.4838

A true listening room featuring hidden treasures and legendary singer/songwriters in an intimate setting.

1/07 … Paul McDonald inspired by Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Neil Young & Jackson Brown. Songs are poetic story-driven narratives. McDonald has a voice that is easily recognizable and impossible to ignore.

1/12 … Honey Dewdrops their music has been described as “songs filled with humanity, with beautiful playing and harmonies”

1/20 … Jaimee Harris Texas born singer/songwriter

1/28 … Sweet Tea Trio all female harmony group hailing from the deep south

CRUST AND CRAFT

3150 Hwy 34 E, Sharpsburg

1/06 … Daniel Toole 2/03 … Lerogie

BROTHER’S STEAKHOUSE

901 S Carroll Rd., D-2, Villa Rica

1/07 … Drew Ashworth 7 p.m.

LA FIESTA CARROLLTON

201 Bradley St., Carrollton,Shows at 6:30 p.m. 1/07 … Isaac Streetman

Melody Kiser & HeyDreamer - on January 20th at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, HeyDreamer (alternative rock) will play The Atlanta Room with Grits & Greens (soulful rock-n-roll) and Levi Ransom (pop rock). Show starts at 8

PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC 206 Clark St., LaGrange, 706.443.4838

LA FIESTA VILLA RICA

2000 Mirror Lake Blvd., Villa Rica

1/27 … Grey Sunday

1/28 … Blair Out Loud

RPM FULL SERVICE

15 Jackson Street, Newnan 770.683.1414

Live music and restaurant

venue. pet friendly patiocall ahead for music lineup. *Every Sunday music on the Patio

*Karaoke every weekend

Open Mic Wednesdays 8:30 p.m.

THE ALAMO

19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770.683.2526

Call ahead for events, dates and times.

Open Mic Night

Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m.

Come out to see local talent and sign up to play!

De Shawn Parker is your Host.

NUTWOOD

WINERY

1339 Upper Big Springs Road, LaGrange, GA 706.882.5296

Family owned winery and cafe … beautiful winery with tasting room and vineyard.

Every Friday and Saturday the Winery features a local performer in the Tasting Room.

Starting around 6 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays until close at 10 p.m.

Call to get up-to-date lineup for music.

1/14 … Mary Martin

1/28 … Mary Martin

2/03 … Daniel Toole

HUNTER’S CANTINA

1875 E Main St., Hogansville, 706.637.9444

Family oriented Mexican cantina and grill with friendly atmosphere and live music. Call ahead for music line up.

BEACON BREWERY

700 Lincoln St., LaGrange 706.298.6500

1/29 … Daniel Toole

BRICKHOUSE LAGRANGE

141 Main St., LaGrange, GA 706.298.5485

Live Music every Friday and Saturday Night!

Food and Drink specials all week

Thursday is Karaoke night.

GRAZING HERE

2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City 770.486.2696

All Shows Start at 8 p.m.

1/06 … Smokestack Lightning

1/07 … FUZE

1/13 … 6 Feet Back

1/14 … Kyle Bradley Band

1/20 … Dixon

1/21 … Dueling Pianos

1/27 … Limited Edition

Melody Kiser & HeyDreamer Jan. 20th at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Kirkland & Friends Jan. 7th at Hollonville Opry at Turin UMC

Matthew McCartney Jan. 26 at The Cellar

Sweet Grass Sally Jan. 4 at The Cellar

The MAX Ragga Band Jan. 20 at The Cellar

The LOCATIONS

Check Out www.explorecoweta.com for Calendar of Events

40 Greenway Court, Suite D, Newnan www.southernarcdance.org • 770.683.3724

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265 www.thenixoncentre.net 770.254.2787

The Highwaymen Show-American Outlaw Tribute

Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. The music of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson is iconic through the history of country music. These men were considered the Mount Rushmore of country music.

Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.

Jason Petty is the only actor to portray Hank Williams in New York City’s hit Off-Broadway musical “Lost Highway.”

LocaL TheaTre

24 1st Ave, Newnan • 770-683-6282 http://newnantheatre.org

N.I.T.W.I.T.S. New Years Resolutions Dropping the Ball Jan 28

They Came from Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in Time for the Townswomen’s Guild’s Coffee Morning February 9-12 & 16-19

The Legacy TheaTre

The Legacy Theatre

1175 Senoia Rd., Suite C., Tyrone, GA., 30290 http://www.thelegacytheatre.org/

Sister Act Jan. 27-Feb. 26

The wait is over! Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet!

Southside Theatre Guild

20 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213 770-969-0956 • http://www.stgplays.com/

Movies

Main Street Newnan

6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.8283 mainstreetnewnan.com

Regal Cinemas

Georgian 14 Ashley Park

237 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan 844.462.7342 www.regmovies.com

senoia

http://www.enjoysenoia.net

NCG Cinemas at Fischer Crossings 55 Fischer Crossings Blvd., Sharpsburg 678-326-4460 www.ncgmovies.com

The Carnegie Library

1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770.683.1347 newnancarnegie.com

Some events require reservations and space is limited. Exercise Is Medicine, Gentle Yoga and Crochet, Book Club with Lola, Bingo Day Jan 12, Financial Planning Check Up Jan 17, Hometown Novel Night Jan 19, Lunch and Learn Jan 20, Literary Circle Book Club Jan 23, AARP Jan 24, Photography for Business Jan 26, and more. Visit newnancarnegie.com and eventbrite.com for information.

Senoia Alive After 5 Returns March 17, 5 p.m. Senoia Shopping, Dining, Music and More

Senoia Farmers Market

Returns March 25, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40 Travis St., Senoia / senoiafarmersmarket on Facebook. Fresh local produce, vendors and artisans.

McRitchie-Hollis Museum 74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com

Fashion Exhibit at McRitchie-Hollis Museum Jan 4 -26 Wine & Cheese Reception Jan. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. See pieces of local fashion from days gone by up close and personal! Our curator has pulled well over a dozen vintage dresses, suits and other attire from the museum’s permanent collection for display during January’s POP-UP exhibit. Visit during normal museum hours. Check website for more information.

6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276

Open every Friday and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Check out their Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistoricalsociety.org

Whiskey! Part Two. Jan 12 A(nother) evening with Doc Brown Farm & Distillers 6:30 p.m. Doors Open | 7 p.m. Program.

Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum

sponsored by

301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 770.719.4173 southerngroundamp.com

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

NFL Football ATLANTA FALCONS

Jan. 8, Sun., Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m. - FOX All Home Games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

NBA Basketball ATLANTA HAWKS

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater

201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 770.631.0630 Check website! amphitheater.org/

at Boyd Park

110 Smith Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 706.298.5434 sweetland.events/

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

Coweta County Genealogical Society

8 Carmichael St., Newnan Wed. - Fri., 10 am to 4 pm Check Facebook for more info

OutdOOrs

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263 www.gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend More info call: 770.254.7271

First Moon Hike Day Hike • Friday, Jan. 6, 5:15 - 7 p.m. Hike on the Flat Rock trail and enjoy the first full moon of 2023. Hike to the flat rock open area to watch the moon rise and experience the sights and sounds of the night. Feel free to bring hot chocolate or water, good walking shoes and a flashlight. Meet at Trailhead 1 parking lot. $5 plus $5 parking. Must pre-register by 5 p.m. Thursday, January 5. Check their website or Facebook page for upcoming events.

Jan. 4, Wed., at Sacramento Kings, 10 p.m. – BSSE

Jan. 6, Fri., at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. – BSSE Jan. 8, Sun., at Los Angeles Clippers, 9 p.m. – BSSE

Jan. 11, Wed., Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30 p.m. – ESPN/ BSSE

Jan. 13, Fri., at Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m. – BSSE

Jan. 14, Sat., at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE Jan. 16, Mon., Miami Heat, 3:30 p.m. – TNT Jan. 18, Wed., at Dallas Mavericks, 7:30 p.m. –ESPN/BSSE

Jan. 20, Fri., New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE Jan. 21, Sat., Charlotte Hornets, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE Jan. 23, Mon., at Chicago Bulls, 8 p.m. – BSSE/NBATV Jan. 25, Wed., at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m. – BSSE Jan. 28, Sat., Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE Jan. 30, Mon., at Portland Trailblazers, 10 p.m. – BSSE/ NBATV

Feb. 1, Wed., at Phoenix Suns, 10 pm – ESPN/BSSE Feb. 3, Fri., at Utah Jazz, 9 p.m. – BSSE

Feb. 4, Sat., at Denver

Nuggets, 9 p.m. – BSSE Feb. 7, Tues., at New Orleans Pelicans, 7:30 p.m. – TNT

All Home Games played at State Farm Arena

BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast TNT – Turner Network Television NBATV – NBA Television

Host Committee:

Everyone

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Apollo’s Steaks … 770.667.4811 45 Robinson St., Suite D, Newnan Authentic Philly cheesesteaks, cheesecake and more!

CC’s Wings … 770.252.2755 • 23 Franklin Road, Newnan Do a pretty big take-out business. Usual flavors with fish and burgers on the menu as well.

Christy’s Cafe … 770-683-7512 • 27 Jackson St., Newnan

One of the more popular breakfast joints in town. Regulars know the secret menu. Also open for lunch. The front porch is popular, especially with dog owners. Down home grub.

Chylaca’s Mexican Restaurant & Grill … 770.252.6821 20 Bullsboro Dr., Newnan • 3154 E. Hwy. 34, Newnan

Two locations serving up some of the best dishes around. People rave about their salsa and rice. We are also partial to the Tacos Carne Asada and the El Cabo.

Coweta Country Junction … 770.253.5999 1502 Hwy. 29 North, Newnan

Arguably the best wings in the county. Big and juicy.

One flavor - awesome. Need to call ahead to order.

Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen … 678.673.6644 98 Jackson Street, Newnan

Great joint that includes beef brisket, all-you-can-eat catfish and shrimp, smoked chicken and pulled pork. Killer banana pudding and their white sauce is The Bomb.

El Taquito … 770.252.2777 • 1389 Hwy. 29 South, Newnan

It’s located inside a gas station. Their Coke is from Mexico and has sugar. This is the real deal. They have photos up above the counter and you can just point and salivate at the same time.

Look for many more joints on our website.

Mr. Personality Newnan’s

Goodwill Ambassador

January, New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, are highlights for the month of January.

New Year’s Day is to celebrate the fresh start that it is, that it may become and that we hope for. The Carnegie Library is an excellent source for people of all ages to discover Dr. King, as they have many books about him as a person, preacher and Civil Rights activist. Celebrate his life by reading about his life.

I would like to encourage those with time on their hands and money in their pockets to shop at the Courthouse Square. Shop small, shop local and shop smart and be sure to pick up the free Paper. A John Winters’ special, a great source of information about the Courthouse Square, Newnan and Coweta County.

For those visiting or moving in, The Paper is a must-read as well as great entertainment for all. Be sure to check out my Mr. Personality column, it’s the best one yet.

I am always in a bit of shock and awe as I remember that the very day I moved to this state and town I was more fully connected to my God-consciousness, what the Quakers refer to as the “Inner Light.”

Ten years later I am still having a God experience every day. My spiritual love letters ministry is indeed my outreach ministry in which I touch the hearts and minds with all of humankind that is placed in my path by Divine Spirit. Some need prayers, some need healing, some need a friendly voice and some simply need to be seen and heard.

This is my God-given purpose for being in this town, this country and this very planet. Sometimes I can only offer words of encouragement, prayers, air hugs and much enthusiasm.

I do what I can with what I have and I pray daily that Divine Spirit will bless me with the right thoughts, the right words, the right deeds and right behavior throughout each day. Every day is an affirmation of my God-given purpose. I am to embrace my fellow humankind with love, joy, and heartfelt sincerity each day.

My Book of the Month is titled: “The Right To Be Wrong. Ending The Culture War Over Religion In America,” by Kevin Seamus Hasson. This well-written book should be read by anyone that has a religion and those that do not. It is about the ongoing feud over religious diversity.

The book explains that freedom is guaranteed by the truth about each of us. We are to follow our conscience, even if our conscience is mistaken as we have the Godgiven right to be wrong.

If anyone has been told they have the “wrong” religion or feel only they have the “right” religion, I suggest reading this book. I wish I could give everyone a copy of this book. This is another book of wisdom that the Divine Spirit placed in my path to share.

Until next time Peace, love and respect

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Jerome Powell, who is The Federal Reserve Chair, has said the Federal Reserve is trying to “reset” the housing market after prices skyrocketed up to all-time highs in 2022. United States Home prices increased nearly 40 percent in only two years.

We are now in a totally different housing market. The market has softened and the market is more buyer friendly. The only problem is that mortgage rates are the highest they have been in nearly fifteen years. What can buyers do to combat this high cost of borrowing?

You can “buy down” your interest rate as a borrower. A buydown is a way for a borrower to obtain a lower interest rate by paying discount points at closing. A lower interest rate will make your monthly payment lower. A general rule of thumb on buydowns is that it costs about 1% of your loan amount. So, if you are borrowing $200,000, buying one point down will cost you about $2,000. If you have extra cash on hand, this can be a good idea. If you are light on cash, you probably want to stick to the interest rate your lender gives you.

Another big change in the real estate market has been seller and builder paid closing costs. After sellers did not pay any closing costs for buyers during the big boom of the real estate market, we are seeing sellers pay thousands in buyer closing costs.

I had a closing last month where a builder and lender provided $17,000 in closing costs for my buyers. Real Estate continued on page 19

Jess Barron

Jess Barron is an Associate Broker with Lindseys, Inc. Realtors and former President of the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors n

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In Theaters:

The Film Fix … Streaming Edition

M3GAN (January 6) – This sci-fi frightener comes from superproducer Jason Blum, whose Blumhouse Productions gave us many enduring horror franchises over the last twenty years (see “Paranormal Activity,” “Insidious,” and “The Purge” to name just a few). James Wan (see “The Conjuring” films) gets the story credit. “M3GAN,” which stands for Model 3 Generative Android, is a lifelike doll created by roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams).

When Gemma’s niece, Cady (Violet McGraw), loses her parents, Gemma decides that M3GAN could help the little girl’s recovery. Of course, that proves to be a horrible idea. Clips of the creepy M3GAN dancing stormed social media last month as the robot’s uncanny movements were enough to generate uncomfortable giggles. But the producers are hoping for big scares along with those tension-relieving laughs.

Streaming Selects:

VOD: Running with Speed (3-part documentary series available on January 6) – Filmmakers Patrick Lope and Nicholas Mross (see 2014’s prophetic “The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin”) dive into the crazed and genius process of “speedrunning.” Profiling the fastest gamers on earth, “Running with Speed” is about players who complete an entire video game as fast as humanly possible. This growing, popular sport also takes its toll on the participants. Mross and Lope cover all aspects of the culture in this definitive speedrunning documentary series. “Running with Speed” will be available for rent on all streaming platforms.

The Pale Blue Eye (January 6) – l Fix Rating 7/10 –Christian Bale and Harry Melling make a formidable investigative team in this period-set murder mystery. In 1830s New York, troubled detective Augustus Landor (Bale) is called in to solve the gruesome killing of a West Point cadet. The crime involves the vicious removal of the victim’s heart.

Augustus joins forces with another military cadet named Edgar Allan Poe (Melling, from “The Queen’s Gambit,” playing the famous American writer). While Augustus is well-trained in the art of detection, Edgar has the inside track on the strange goings on at the prestigious military academy. And in that secretive place, nothing is what it seems.

Director Scott Cooper (see 2009’s “Crazy Heart”) delivers a brutal and unforgiving film that is intriguing and well-made. Bale is the star, but Melling is terrific as Poe, who could carry a second installment, should Netflix give it the green light.

had visiting shows like “The Clone Wars” and “Tales of the Jedi.” Season two of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” continues the adventures of a collection of enhanced clones who trip through the galaxy after the events of the Clone Wars. While not as hard-hitting as the incredible live-action “Andor” series, “The Bad Batch” is a satisfying, if also somewhat repetitive, excursion to a place far, far away.

The Last of Us (series premiere January 15) – The Sony PlayStation video game that premiered in 2013 gets a big-budget series adaptation starring Pedro Pascal (see “The Mandalorian”). Season 1 features nine episodes. It follows Joel (Pascal) and Ellie (“Catherine Called Birdy” star Bella Ramsey) as they travel across an America that’s been ravaged by a pandemic. Sure, it sounds familiar; however, the trailers tease an exciting and potentially emotionally engaging journey. And the cast is promising, with Nick Offerman, Melanie Lynskey, and Gabriel Luna in supporting roles.

Mythic Quest (season 3 finale premieres on January 6) –Although Apple’s streaming platform is known for featuring the Oscar-winning film “CODA,” highly regarded music documentaries like “Beastie Boys Story,” and the edgy, subversive breakout series “Severance,” “Mythic Quest” offers off-beat entertainment that’s easy to digest. In the series, Rob McElhenney, the star of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and the doc series “Welcome to Wrexham,” plays an obsessed video game developer named Ian Grimm. His hit game, Mythic Quest, is always in need of an update, and his company’s employees make up a quirky family. This show is funny and, at times, hits the emotional mark.

Hunters (season 2, the final, premieres on January 13) – If you forgot that this show even existed, you are likely not alone. Frankly, season one was really solid and highly stylish. So, it is good that Amazon gave it a second helping to draw the story elements to a close. Set in 1977, “Hunters” follows a young Jewish man named Jonah (Logan Lerman) who joins an elite group of Nazi hunters led by Meyer Offerman (Al Pacino). The cast is great, with Josh Radnor, Carol Kane, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Saul Rubinek, and Lena Olin, among others.

Theatrical Teasers:

Women Talking (January 13) – l Fix Rating 9/10

– One of 2022’s best films, “Women Talking,” takes place in 2010 and profiles a group of women in an isolated religious community. We meet them after they have gathered together in a barn to discuss whether to flee following the arrest of several men in their village. They share the stories of physical and sexual abuse while attempting to reconcile their anger with their faith.

The cast is packed with super acting talent, including Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, and multiple Oscar-winner Frances McDormand. Look for this movie, directed and written by Oscar nominee Sarah Polley (see “Away from Her”), to garner lots of awards consideration.

A Man Called Otto (January 6) – l Fix Rating 6/10 – Tom Hanks effortlessly steps into the role of Otto, a troubled fellow, a curmudgeon, whose wife has recently died. When he’s forced into retirement and a new family rents the house across from his, he’s utterly disturbed. Change doesn’t agree with Otto. But can these new folks melt his heart and save Otto from hopelessness?

“A Man Called Otto” is an overly sentimental adaptation of the 2015 Swedish Oscar nominee entitled “A Man Called Ove.” While “Ove” is a superior film, “Otto” does its best to overcome the sappy moments and pull at our heartstrings. Hanks is as good as ever, but the standout performance is Mariana Treviño, who plays Otto’s intuitive and very pregnant neighbor. n

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch (season 2 premieres January 4) – l Fix Rating 7/10 – Last year, my son encouraged me to dive into the animated “Star Wars”

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Capsule Reviews … New Rating System - A “Fix" is recommended with a rating between 6 and 10! a “No Fix” with ratings of 1 to 5 isn’t. http://dailyfilmfix.com/

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Zen Monkey’s News and Musings …

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Governor Brian P. Kemp named the Honorable Erica L. Tisinger to the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Bill Hamrick to the Georgia State-wide Business Court earlier this year. The Coweta Judicial Circuit comprises Coweta, Carroll, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup counties.

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The confetti in Times Square has thousands of people’s wishes written on them. In 2015 “wishfetti” became a part of the tradition. People write their wishes for the new year and submit them to the Wish Wall in Times Square (or online) and those wishes are turned into the confetti that falls over the crowd at midnight.

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The non-profit Can’t Never Could, which was formed after the death of Rob Estes from brain cancer, has decided to dissolve. The board of directors, along with the Estes’ family, has created the Can’t Never Could Fund through The Piedmont Healthcare Foundation. CNC was created to help individuals and groups facing adversity and personal battles. Remaining funds were dispersed in keeping with the goals of CNC.

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The Coweta Community Foundation (CCF) announced recipients of their 2022 Traditional Grants received a record $117,472 distribution of funds and an additional $1,500 of in-kind donations through its Mentorship Program. Awards were given to 31 nonprofit organizations that represent small to medium organizations and some larger organizations serving Coweta residents. The grants range in amounts from $500 to $5,000 each, representing a broad range of services, according to Kristen Webb, executive director.

Kiribati, also known as Christmas Island, is located in the Central Pacific, and is one of the first countries to celebrate the New Year. American Samoa is one of the last.

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Mayor Brady has issued a proclamation declaring Newnan Fire Department Radio #1264 as Firefighter Damien Sorrells’ radio number. Henceforth it will no longer be used by the City of Newnan Fire Department. Sorrells, 44, passed on October 11, 2022. The proclamation from Mayor Brady was presented to Sorrells’ wife, Tiffany Sorrells.

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Nominees for the Kiwanis Clubs’ Citizen of the Year are: Samantha Brazie, Cynthia Bennett, Chris Doane, Jimmy Ellison, Dean Jackson, Dr. Pamela Johnson, Pastor Terri Lemons, Maureen Schuyler, Kristen Timoteo, Michael E. Winslett. More information to come.

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The first New Year’s celebration dates back 4,000 years. Julius Caesar, the emperor of Rome, was the first to declare Jan. 1 a national holiday. He named the month after Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates. Janus had two faces, one looking forward and one looking back. Caesar felt that a month named after this god would be fitting.

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From the Newnan Junior Service League: We have been busy this month!! We were proud to present a check to the Coweta Community Food Bank for a record breaking $68,770.22 from Can-A-Thon! That’s over 200,000 cans for @ oneroofoutreachnewnanga!! Additionally, Canongate Elementary won the competition for most food/funds collected from county schools and were presented with a $500 prize to go towards a school project or program. We are thankful for a supportive community that generously gives to those in need!

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A dog named Patron helped Ukrainian emergency services find 200 unexploded bombs. President Zelenskyy awarded Patron the Order of Courage.

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West Georgia Technical College has received a $40,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to be used for student scholarships and student competition teams. Of the amount donated, up to $2,500 of the grant will be used towards the sponsorship of a competition that highlights the CNC/Manufacturing program such as Skills USA.

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A father who wanted to spend Christmas with his daughter bought tickets for all six flights she worked as a flight attendant so they could be together on the 24th and 25th of December while flying around the country.

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Every year, The Heritage School raises funds for the Newnan Junior Service League’s (NJSL) annual Can-A-Thon. This year, Heritage Hawks raised over $26,000 — a record-breaking amount for the school’s yearly fundraiser. The effort, led by Key Club Sponsor and Heritage faculty Gina Watkiss and the Key Club members, make significant contributions to the Can-A-Thon every year.

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A garbage collector in Bogotá, Colombia, has collected over 25,000 books people had thrown out and this year he opened a public library for poor children on the ground floor of his house.

Just a few upcoming January events …

January 4-26, …

n Fashion Exhibit at McRitchie-Hollis Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wine & Cheese Reception Jan. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. See pieces of local fashion from days gone by up close and personal! Our curator has pulled well over a dozen vintage dresses, suits and other attire from the museum’s permanent collection for display during January’s POP-UP exhibit. Visit during normal museum hours. 74 Jackson St., 770.251.0207, newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com

January 5, THURSDAY …

n Red Cross Blood Drive at Hendrick Honda of Newnan 33 Greenville St., , 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. redcrossblood.org

n Red Cross Blood Drive at Newnan FUMC 391 Newnan Crossing Bypass, 11 a.m. to 4p.m. redcrossblood.org

January 6, FRIDAY

n City Trolley resumes operation

n Full Moon Day Hike at Chattahoochee Bend

Check out the Locations Calendar on page 15 for more info.

January 10, TUESDAY

n BYA Meeting with Rose Guerra

First presentation of 2023 Backyard Association is with Rose Guerra and she will discuss Winter Wildlife in the Garden at the Coweta County Extension office at 7 p.m. Call 770.254.2620 or email coweta.extension@uga.edu before the presentation to register for a chance to win door prizes donated by community partners. 255 Pine Road, Newnan ugaextension.org/coweta

January 10, 11 Sold Out, 18 Sold Out, & 25

n Beautifully Baked by Bonne Workshop at Nixon Centre For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.tix.com/ ticket-sales/thenixoncentre/5497 770.254.ARTS, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan

January 11 & 12, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY …

n The Annual Winter Senior Luncheon is back!

The Winter Wonderland Luncheon will be held at the Coweta County Fairgrounds Conference Center. All Coweta residents (55+) are eligible to attend. Call 770.683.8600 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or e-mail phod@coweta.ga.us to RSVP for Wednesday or Thursday. You must RSVP by January 5th if you plan to attend All large groups/buses will need to RSVP as a group to attend on Thursday, January 12th. 275 Pine Rd., Newnan

January 12, THURSDAY

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n Whiskey! Part Two. A(nother) evening with Doc Brown Farm & Distillers, second of a two-part series chronicling Georgia’s only seed-to-still distillery (based here in Senoia!) and the history of whiskey making. We’ll also be celebrating history made this month: Senoia’s first ever whiskey creams available for sale here in town, at our beloved Mr. Ellis Crook’s store. 6:30 p.m. Doors Open | 7 p.m. Program. Senoia Area Historical Society, 6 Couch St.

January 14,

SATURDAY

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n Keep Newnan Beautiful Paper Shredding Look for their ad on page 17 keepnewnanbeautiful.org

January 16, MONDAY

January 17,

TUESDAY

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MLK Jr. Day

n Financial Planning Check-up at the Carnegie Library 2:30 p.m. Join the Newnan Carnegie Library and Sworney & Associates for a program to get the information you need about being financially stable when it comes to Long Term Care Planning, Medicare, Health and Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, and more. This is an informational session, so please come with questions! **Registration is with Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/494262150397 1 LaGrange St., 770.683. 1347. www.newnancarnegie.com

January 20, 21, 25 & 28,

n Blind Wine Tasting Parties at Senoia’s The Classic Market 6:30 p.m. Call to reserve your spot 770.301.8444, 15 Main St. theclassicmarketsenoia.com

Look in upcoming issues of The Weekly for more. And check out Facebook and our website for additional information.