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Citizen of the Year Nominees Announced

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The Citizen of the Year award ceremony will be held January 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Newnan Centre, located at 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan. The prestigious event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta County.

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. A nominee is selected by previous COTY winners. The 2023 winner was Cynthia Bennett.

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Pictured below are the 10 nominees for Citizen of the Year …

April Anderson

Doug Kees

Dee Berry

Gerald Kemp

Pat Craven

Dr. Jaami Rutledge

Pamela Gabel

Chris Stephens

Dean Jackson

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April Anderson Since 2016, April’s Backpack Buddies of Georgia has served school children with meals for the weekends. Currently, Backpack Buddies serves more than 1,300 children each week. Her charity of choice is Coweta Community Foundation - Coweta Street Park Initiative.

Dee Berry She is a founding member of the Grantville Kiwanis Club. Dee has served on several committees and is a member of the Grantville City Council. Her charity of choice is the Grantville Kiwanis Club.

Pat Craven Retired from the school system after more than 30 years, Pat has served on many civic, non-profit and cancer organizations. Her charity of choice is The Cancer Support Group.

Pamela Gabel Is the founder of the Sustainable Housing Task Force and spearheads the Coweta Nonprofit COVID response and Non-profit Tornado Response weekly meetings. She is also very active in the American Red Cross. Her charity of choice is the Southern Arc Dance Theater.

Dean Jackson Heads up public relations for the Coweta County School System and a former president of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce. His charity of choice is the Coweta Community Foundation.

Doug Kees A longtime musician who has taught guitar throughout the county, as well as traveling nationally with big name acts. He is the owner of Musicology, which has taught thousands of students and adults how to play various instruments. His charity of choice is The Donald W. Nixon Centre of the Performing and Visual Arts.

Gerald Kemp A senior executive with Ameris Bank, he has worked extensively with youth in the Coweta County School System. He is former president of the Newnan Rotary Club, United Way and former chairman of Elevate Coweta.

Dr. Jaami Rutledge Is a long-time member of the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission. She has worked extensively on improving and upgrading the Wadsworth Auditorium and bringing music and art perfor-

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 24, 7 TO 10 P.M. at The Newnan Center 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road

A fun evening with a DJ, delicious food and wine, open bar beverage service, and a fabulous Silent Auction.

Let’s all come together in a “Barbie World” to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Coweta County.

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mances to Greenville Street Park. Her charity of choice is Bridging the Gap. Chris Stephens Is the chief executive officer for Coweta-Fayette EMC. He is a strong supporter of the utility’s Operation Round Up, which allows members to “round up” their bill to the next dollar.

That money is then used to promote a wide range of non-profits and students. His charity of choice is Operation Round Up. Robert Guy Ward Is with Atlantic Bay Mortgage. He has served as president of the Newnan Coweta Board of Realtors, Habitat for Humanity and the Coweta County Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

His charities of choice are Habitat for Humanity and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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Mr. Personality Newnan’s Goodwill Ambassador January: The highlights for this month are New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. was indeed creating history during my childhood. I look back now and see a much different time, attitude, and people as history sweeps on us as if a raging river from yesterday to tomorrow and beyond.

Changes are slowly coming to the Courthouse Square, and details about the changes are even slower! I am sorry to hear that we are losing “Junk Starlet.” I can hardly wait to see what’s

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next at that location. Be sure to stop by “One Eleven” on 7 Jackson Street and admire the many changes and additions, as there are now beautiful flower arrangements created by two talented young ladies. Their shop is titled “La Fleur de Soul” and is located right inside One Eleven. Tell em Mr. Personality sent you!

This is my second essay of “The Positive Effects of Death.” There are indeed many benefits from embracing one’s death. To my mind, death puts all of life in proper perspective, a sort of stopwatch to ensure that we make the most of our time we have. This is an excellent opportunity to practice “forgiveness,” “compassion,” and to simply do good for the sake of doing good. We have a short time to leave our footprint on and in the world, be it good or evil.

I am delighted that I have been given the opportunity to use my coming death to better living for a higher purpose. Spreading Joy and Goodwill everywhere I go is now my God-given purpose. This day is a day to embrace the hearts, minds, and spirits of others.

To create goodwill that will travel throughout the entire universe.

Do not ignore your own expiration date, use it to add quality and purpose to your life.

My Book of the Month is titled “Books That Changed the World”

by Andrew Taylor. These are the 50 most influential books in human history. Starting with the Iliad, The Analects, and the Republic, to Moby Dick and Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and ending with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The book represents old school thoughts and history being made one page at a time. They were often “fresh new ideas” at the time they were being written. Each chapter about each book has its own history and timeline.

These are the many books that influenced our world from the past, to this very present, and unto forever. I recommend this book for reading and for keeping the history of the 50 most influential books ever in human history- a gift to hand down.

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Joy ~ Mr.Personality

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I awoke on the last day of 2023 around 1 p.m.

I know this because it was much brighter than usual and squinting at my watch showed it to be 12:57 p.m exactly. So, close enough. I have never slept in that much since … forever.

At least I was in my own bed, where I had spent pretty much every day since Dec. 28. That included Dec. 29, which was my birthday for those wanting to send belated cash and well-wishes, or at least make a note for next year.

I had, for lack of a better term, that “thing” you would not wish on your worst enemy, as the saying goes.

Flu, respiratory whatever, who knows but I had it.

And I would not wish it on my worst enemy, I hope I don’t have a worst enemy, but there are some people up in Washington, D.C. who I think might need to just go home and rest for a while.

My inability to do much more than breathe, and that at a much lower level than normal, gave me time to think. Interesting things can happen when you give a writer time to think. And so with a new year …

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Back to those in Washington, D.C. I am beyond tired of any politician saying they are speaking for the American people, or what the American people want is (fill in the blank). I am tired of Democrats and Republicans blaming the other side for, well, everything.

Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9 - 4.

There is a hatred that I find demoralizing, shameful and of no use to running this great country. Grow up and work things out regardless of what political label you wear.

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Enough on politics.

I hope we learn to say “no” when, well, we really don’t want to do something, we have no intentions of doing whatever is at issue, and we won’t show up anyway.

There is nothing wrong with saying you don’t want to do something. You are not required to give a reason. I wasted too much time in 2023 because people just wouldn’t say “not interested, no thanks, not at this time …”

The concept of setting up a meeting with someone - for whatever reason - and then they just don’t show up is a concept I just don’t understand. And then being ghosted when you follow up to make sure they are okay takes the prize of, well, just being rude.

I just don’t get it.

I do know, however, my 2024 goal is to be more intentional. That my “yes” is a “yes,” and my “no,” is simply that. Tied to that, I want to stop worrying about all the “small stuff.” Baring a life-threatening experience, a lot of what we face in this country is small stuff compared to what is going on in the Middle East or the Ukraine.

I want to prioritize and focus on separating “urgent,” “immediate,” or “someday,” and/or is this a simple “no?”

Growing up, my three brothers and I would always ask our dad what he wanted for Christmas or his birthday. His answer was always the same …

“Peace … just peace.”

On behalf of everyone here at Winters Media, we wish you peace and the freedom to say “no.”

John

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Almost $75,000 raised during Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive The Salvation Army of Newnan has met and exceeded their fundraising goal and raised $74,983.83 during the 2023 Red Kettle Drive!

Over 150 volunteers rang the bell in Coweta County between November 1st and December 23rd for a total of 1111.5 volunteer hours.

Harold Joyner, age 90, (right) volunteered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Hobby Lobby from November 8th through the 22nd for a total of 51 hours. He played the guitar and raised over $3,000.

volunteer opportunities that are available all year To learn more about all that the The Salvation long, please follow them on Facebook at https:// Army of Newnan does for the community and to see www.facebook.com/TSANewnan.

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The 2023 Piedmont Newnan Soiree raised more than $100,000. Net proceeds go toward improving oncology services at Piedmont Newnan. The funds will be used for direct patient care programs, capital needs associated with oncology programs, and program support for the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center.

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U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson, who has represented Coweta and other adjoining counties, is not running for re-election. In a statement, he said the decision was based on spending more time with his wife and family. The congressman represents the 3rd Congressional District in western Georgia.

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This year’s Newnan Kiwanis Coweta County Fair was the very best ever, generating $275,000.

Of that, $225,000 will go to 51 local non-profits. Those charities are: BSA Flint River Council - Coweta County, Brown’s Mill Battlefield Assoc., Chase the Victory, Christian City Children’s Village, Continental Societies Inc., CORRAL, CASA, Inc., Coweta Family Connection Corp., Coweta FERST Readers Inc., Coweta FORCE Inc., Coweta Samaritan Clinic, Coweta County Extension 4-H, Coweta County S.A.F.E. Program, Coweta County Special Olympics, CURE Childhood Cancer, Eagles Nest Performing Arts Department, Empower for Life, Family and Consumer Science and FCCLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coweta County, GA Sheriff’s Youth Homes, Helping Hands Holiday Dinner, Hope Global Initiative Inc., Hope Revisited, Manna From Above, More Music Foundation, Newnan Ambassadors - Newnan High School, Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation, Newnan Classic Car Club, Newnan Community Resources Inc., Newnan Elite Sports, Newnan Coweta Boys & Girls Club, Newnan Coweta Habitat for Humanity, Newnan-Coweta Youth Association, Newnan Coweta Historical Society, Newnan PD SAFE Program, Newnan PD K-9 Unit, Newnan Theater Company, One Roof Ecumenical Alliance Outreach, PAGE Foundation Region 3B STAR, Puddle Jumpers, Purified Community Church, Real Life Center, River Life Inc., Rutledge Center Inc., Sisters for Society Corp., Stepping Stones, Summit Family YMCA, The Angel’s House Inc., The Trinity Center, University of West Georgia - Newnan Campus, Young Stars Sports.

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You know you’re getting old when you type out a response to someone’s post, and then delete it because you don’t want the hassle of arguement.

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And in another retirement, from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office: Today was a bittersweet day. Today was the last day Chief Deputy Yarbrough reported to work before his official retirement date later this month. For more than 40 years, Chief Deputy James Yarbrough has remained dedicated to the pursuit of justice in Coweta County. Jimmy began his career in law enforcement with the Newnan Police Department before coming to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office in 1994. But not before he successfully completed a four-month training stint at the FBI headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. Chief Deputy Yarbrough has been the Investigations Division Director since he came to work with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office. He has instilled a commitment of serving in our agency and serves as a mentor to many. The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office is better by having Jimmy Yarbrough be a part of it for so many years. But much more importantly, the Coweta County community is better off by having Chief Deputy Yarbrough dedicated over 40 years of his life to it, and to our citizens.

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Yamaha has been recognized for its role in helping students gain educational opportunities on Georgia’s waterways, receiving this year’s River Guardian Award from Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. Recipients of this award are recognized for their efforts in promoting sustainable practices, educating the public about water conservation, advocating for clean water policies, or taking proactive measures to preserve the health of the river and its ecosystem.

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Tim Doughty, often considered as one of the Gods of the golf world, with more accolades than Tiger Woods, has another award to hang on his wall. Doughty was recently named the “Member of the Year” by the Newnan Country Club. Although obviously well deserved, we are just sorry it took members so long to recognize Doughty’s greatness.

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The Coweta County Citizen of the Year award ceremony will be held January 25, 2024. The prestigious event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta County. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Newnan Centre.

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After a professional executive recruiting process performed with the assistance of the Mercer Group, the City of Newnan has announced Ms. Meg Kelsey will join their team as the Assistant City Manager of Finance and Human Resources. Ms. Kelsey joins City Manager Cleatus Phillips and Assistant City Manager Hasco Craver.

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If you have been keeping up with the news, you may have heard the forecast from many economy experts stating they expect interest and mortgage rates to decline in 2024. This is great news for our local real estate market.

After a slower September and October, I have seen an unusually busy holiday season in real estate. The listing inventory has been steady for this time of year. I have also seen an influx of buyers jump back into the market. This is very unusual for this time of year and a great indicator for 2024.

The real estate market typically follows mortgage rates which follow interest rates. If you have read my previous articles, I have covered this correlation before. I recently wrote an offer on a home for a buyer whose mortgage rate was 6.3%. This is a great improvement from when rates were above seven percent and closer to eight percent late this past summer and earlier in the fall. Several industry experts have forecasted rates

to decrease closer to five percent in 2024. This would cause buyers, who have been waiting for the rates to improve, to jump back in the real estate market, thus creating more demand and driving prices up.

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Increased buyer demand is a double-edged sword, however. If rates drop too quickly and demand increases too swiftly then you can see home prices shoot up very quickly also. If prices are too high and the supply of listings does not increase with the buyer demand, we could have a huge problem with buyers not being able to afford a decent home. There is still a housing crisis in our country, particularly for lower income and hourly workers.

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An important factor for 2024 will be the speed and frequency at which the Federal Reserve drops interest rates. The Fed will need to be sensitive to this as not to create another housing bubble. Since I am writing this around Christmas, there is a very famous book that preaches the importance of moderation. I hope the Federal Reserve, along with banks, will remember moderation in 2024.

Happy Holidays to all!

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Main Street Newnan has released its 2024 Calendar of Events. Look for it at mainstreetnewnan.com or on their Facebook page. And in upcoming issues of The Paper.

Keep Newnan Beautiful’s 2024 schedule is available at keepnewnanbeautiful.org and on Facebook.

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Why Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives Known as the silent killer due to its lack of symptoms in early stages, lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer, and statistically the most fatal. The American Cancer Society estimates a total of 238,340 newly diagnosed cases in 2023, making it all the more crucial that those at risk receive screening as soon as possible.

“The most effective way to fight lung cancer is to begin treatment early on,” says William Courson, D.O., who specializes in family medicine, at Piedmont Physicians at Premier Medical in Newnan. “But we can’t do so if you aren’t aware you even have it.

Following the guidelines, getting screened if you’re at risk—it’s all about staying on top of your health.”

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Who is Eligible for a Lung Cancer Screening?

To qualify: • Age 50-77 • Smoking history of 20 pack years (one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years) • Current smoker or stopped in the last 15 years or less • No current pulmonary symptoms, such as worsening cough, coughing up blood, or shortness of breath • No unexplained weight loss So, how does it work? The screening process itself is a straightforward CT scan—no injections or medications are involved. The screening-eligible patient will simply lie still on the table that will slide them through the doughnutshaped scanner, taking only 20 seconds to complete.

Afterward, your physician will then receive your results and follow up with you via phone call to discuss next steps.

In the event that your CT scan comes back with normal results (hooray!), our recommendation is for you to continue annual CT scans so that we can monitor any developments, or ensure you’re actually in the clear. Your nurse navigator will guide you through the entire process and remind you when it is time for your next screening or for additional tests. *Please note that 30 to 40 percent of lung cancer CT scans show abnormal results. Most of these results will be noncancerous (benign) but abnormal scans require close follow-up and further testing.

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Piedmont Newnan Soiree raised over $100,000 at annual event

Piedmont Newnan Hospital, a non-profit healthcare provider, held its annual philanthropic event – the Piedmont Newnan Soiree – presented by BMW of South Atlanta, on Friday, November 17, 2023 at The Newnan Centre.

Thanks to our generous sponsors and attendees, this year’s Soiree raised over $100,000, with net proceeds benefitting oncology services at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, including the support of direct patient care programs, capital needs associated with our oncology programs, and program support for the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center.

“Many people don’t realize we are a not-for-profit hospital and that many of our programs and services would not be possible without the generous support of our community and donors,” said Mike Robertson, CEO of Piedmont Newnan. “This annual event allows us to celebrate Piedmont Newnan’s accomplishments and the community that has supported us, while raising money for those affected by cancer.”

The masquerade-themed event featured cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, dancing and an overall unique, fun experience at the Newnan Centre.

“It was the perfect way to spend an incredible fall evening under the stars while supporting top-quality oncology services and programs close to home,” said Robertson.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor BMW of South Atlanta; Diamond Sponsor Remedy Medical Properties, Inc.; Gold Sponsors Brent Scarbrough & Company, CowetaFayette EMC, DTH Expeditors, Inc., Georgia Bone and Joint, Walt and Mary Gutierrez, Newnan Utilities, Piedmont South Imaging, and Keith and Linda Winn; and Silver Sponsors Batchelor & Kimball, Batson-Cook Construction, Chick-Fil-A at Poplar Road, Georgia Hospice Care, and Rosa Gynecology; and many others, for their support.

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Keanne has been employed with Home Helpers Home Care for three years. One of the extraordinary characteristics that she has consistently displayed is that of a “Team Player.” No matter the circumstance, she helps assist the company and our customers when a shift unexpectedly opens. It’s that sort of flexibility exhibited by her that makes all of our jobs a little easier. And best of all, she always has a positive attitude and a smile.

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MUSIC …

HANK

Local & Live

MARCY

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.

… by Kris Youmans

We are fortunate she writes The Music column for us at The Paper.

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

Featured Artists: The Duncan Brothers

Contact Kris with questions, comments, suggestions or just to say you like her column krisyoumansband@gmail.com.

Born from the shared passion of its founding members brothers Matt and Colin Duncan, the Duncan Brothers Band is a force to be reckoned with in the realm of country and rock.

Matt’s lead vocals and rhythm guitar set the stage, while Colin’s finesse on drums keeps the heartbeat of their music alive joined by the virtuoso Jimmy Canepa on lead guitar, and the solid foundation led by Brad Stiles on bass -this quartet from diverse backgrounds converges to create a sound that’s both timeless and contemporary. From classic country ballads to electrifying rock anthems, the Duncan Brothers band invites you to ride the waves of their musical journey where brotherhood and harmonies blend seamlessly in every note.

SUTTON’S AMERICAN GRILL 477 Rome St, Carrollton 678.664.2082 Open Mic Wednesdays!

Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights _____________

LINE CREEK BUS BARN 300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville 770.731.1641

Check out Below the Neck in downtown Newnan!

Very cool lounge setting serving food from upstairs @ The Redneck Gourmet, & you never know who you’ll run into or who might be playing some great music at Below the Neck.

John Hensley is writing some great songs, and he just happens to be recording at Rome Street Sound this week! Be on the lookout for updates, and when the music will be released.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! With the New Year comes exciting times in the Local/Live Calendar of events. Make sure to recognize and support your live and local musicians who are out there providing great music for you all year. Attend live music events, tip the musicians on line or in person, and promote them by spreading the word and sharing their events and music.

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 Performances at 8 p.m. in The BAYS. Call for reservations for The CELLAR dining room.

1/04 … Webster’s Wheel 1/05 … John Hensley 1/06 … Jenna Rose 1/11 … Jeanine Duke 1/12 … The Band One 1/13 … Mystery Tramp 1/18 … Jimmy International

1/19 … The Hardy Band 1/20 … Branden Martin 1/25 … Kevin Wallace 1/26 …Mark Miller 1/27 … Pete & Pete _____________

THE MAD MEXICAN 2 East Court Square, Newnan 770.683.9545 Come for great food and live local music.

1/03 … Aaron Watkins 1/05 … Trevor Meadows 1/06 … Joey Troup 1/10 … Larry Mills 1/12 … Tyler Lowman 1/17 … Chad Jernigan 1/19 … John Hensley 1/20 … Trevor Meadows 1/24 … Ellis Lowery

1/26 … Lerogie 1/27 … Joey Troup 1/31 … 3 Guys Pickin’ _____________

BIG SHOTS KITCHEN & BAR 102 B Guthrie Way, PTC 1/07 Jeanine Duke _____________

FRIEND’S TABLE (former Highland Bakery & Kitchen)

238 City Circle,PTC 678.369.7820 Live music every weekend 1/13 … Kris Youmans & Her Mighty Fine Band Country, Americana, Country Blues _____________

TOWERHOUSE FARM BREWERY 18736 Hwy. 85, Gay 470.620.7892 1/05 … Jeanine Duke _____________

REDNECK GOURMET’S BELOW THE NECK! Follow BTN on Instagram for updates and music at Belowtheneck_ng _____________

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB 335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan | 770.251.1800 Friday Night Dinner & Music _____________

PRINTER’S ALE TAP ROOM & BREWERY 940 Columbia Drive, Carrollton _____________

THE BISTRO 26 Carriage Oaks Dr., Tyrone Live music on Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturdays 8 to 10 p.m.

Sundays 4 to 7p.m.

R&B, Blues, Jazz & Oldies _____________

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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.

Great Music, Good Friends!

OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN on the Square, Fayetteville

1/06 … God’s Grace Soggy Broccoli Boys Kirkland & Friends

THE TROPIKAL BIRD 167 Banks Rd @ Banks Station, Fayetteville.

For more info, call 770.837.7067 SAE LIVE FRIDAYS 1 to 3p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.

RSVP & info 770.837.7067

Marvelous Marvin presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside - 8:30 p.m.

You’ll hear the best local and regional blues! _____________

1/20 … The Coleman Family Back Porch Trio Mackie Creek _____________

LOCALS MARKET Greenville St. Park, Newnan Local Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Music, Children’s Activities. 10 a.m. - 6p.m. _____________

RPM FULL SERVICE 15 Jackson Street, Newnan 770.683.1414

LINE CREEK BREWING 150 Huddleston Rd., PTC 770.731.1641 1/13 … Raspberry Gingerale 1/20 … Brian Rivers 1/26 … Ward Abel

Live music and restaurant venue, pet friendly patio call ahead for music lineup. *Every Sunday music on the Patio *Karaoke every weekend Open Mic Wednesdays 8:30 p.m.

LINE CREEK THE RESERVE 18 Savannah St., Newnan 1/19 … Open Mic Night 1/20 … Mary Martin

THE ALAMO 19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770.683.2526 Call ahead for events, dates and times.

WINGS & THINGS SUMMERGROVE 31 Market Square, Newnan

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.

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Matt Duncan vocals and guitar • Colin Duncan drums and vocals • Jimmy Canepa lead guitar and vocals • Brad Stiles bass guitar and vocals *Also, Matt will be hosting Open Mic night at ABIDE every Thursday starting on January 4th!

MUSIC NEWS:

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) and Marcy who is all ears when it comes to Live music.

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ABIDE BREWERY 110 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan Live Music, Jams & Specials.

Open Mic Night 1/04 … Open Mic Night every Thursday!

1/05 … Bikes, Brews & Beats _____________

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.

Shows at 7:30 p.m.

1/06 … Tony Logue and the 184 1/20 … Daniel Toole Birthday celebration with special guests Corbin Hoats & Aaron Gibson 1/27 … Tinsley Ellis Acoustic songs & stories 2/10 … Paul McDonald 2/17 … Songwriter show w/ Tyson Leamon & Walker Wilson ‘in the round’ _____________

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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. _____________

SENOIA BEER COMPANY 1 Main St., Senoia Senoia’s 1st Craft brewery!

Bring the kids, dogs, and your favorite takeout food.

All music starts at 7 p.m.

Open Mic Night 7:30 p.m.

Every Thursday is Open Mic! 1/06 … Daniel Toole _____________

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Call ahead for music line up.

Karaoke nights every Friday & Saturday.

1/03 … Trevor Meadows 1/11 … Ricky Lee 1/18 … Daniel Toole 1/25 … Tommy Gordon _____________

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BEACON BREWERY 700 Lincoln St., LaGrange 706.298.6500 Every SundayMusic starts at 4 p.m. _____________

GRAZING HERE 2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City 770.486.2696 All Shows Start at 8 p.m.

1/06 … GP-38 country, classic & southern rock 1/12 … The Venus Kings 1/13 … FUZE 1/19 … The Band One 1/20 … 2 Broke Kings 1/26 … Dueling Pianos 1/27 … Blair Outloud _____________

Look for Tyler Lowman at The Mad Mexican

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Look for Mary Martin at Line Creek The Reserve

Visit our website wintersmedia.net or look for us on Facebook.

We post the latest Local & Live Music events each week.

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LOCATIONS Main Street Newnan

6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.8283 mainstreetnewnan.com 35 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Jan. 13, noon - 1 p.m.

Parade starts at 55 Savannah Street with lineup at 10 a.m. _______________________________

40 Greenway Court, Suite D, Newnan www.southernarcdance.org • 770.683.3724 Check their website and Facebook page for more information. _______________________________

Newnan Cultural Arts Commission …

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts

1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265

www.thenixoncentre.net 770.254.2787

Coweta County Spelling Bee • Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.

The Hot Club Jazz Festival Fellowship • Jan. 19, 7 p.m.

Matthew Kaminski is a versatile musician who’s proficient on the piano and accordion as well as the Hammond B3 organ. He’s been playing for the Braves since the 2009 season.He is also a passionate fan of the Hot Club Jazz style, showcasing the Parisians-style jazz standards.

King Margo • Jan. 25, 7 p.m.

“Not entirely country, but country enough, with interesting and curious textures throughout, unique and unexpected approaches to songs, and inspired songwriting graced by soaring performances. But the heart of the sound of King Margo is two women with their guitars, conjoining in harmony and song that is indicative of country roots.

The Steel Brothers: Classic and Grass • Feb. 4, 3 p.m.

“Classics & Grass” is a unique presentation that features two Carroll County based acts, concert pianist Terry Lowry along with bluegrass band The Steed Brothers. _______________________________ Check their website frequently for fun things to do! explorenewnancoweta.com ___________

Peach State Opera The Revenge of the Bat/Die Fledermaus Jan 20, 7 p.m. and Jan. 21, 3 p.m.

Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson St., Newnan Look on Facebook for more info @newnancac _______________________________

Local Theatre

24 1st Ave, Newnan • 770-683-6282 http://newnantheatre.org Auditions at Newnan Theatre Co. for Moon Over Buffalo Auditions will be Sunday & Monday, January 7 & 8, 7 to 9 p.m., at NTC, 24 First Avenue, Newnan. Learn more: http://www.newnantheatre.org/auditions Always a Bridesmaid • Feb. 8-11, 15-18

by Jones, Hope, and Wooten _______________________________

The Legacy Theatre The Legacy Theatre

1175 Senoia Rd., Suite C., Tyrone, GA., 30290 http://www.thelegacytheatre.org/ Elvis: A Musical Revolution • Jan 26 - Feb 25 Book By Sean Cercone & David Abbinanti Based on a concept by Floyd Mutrux His singular name still evokes immediate recognition from people all over the world! This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the rock star and cultural icon whose impact shaped the history of music and culture. _______________________________

Southside Theatre Guild

20 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213 770-969-0956 • http://www.stgplays.com/ Alice In Wonderland • February 15 -25, 2024 Lewis Carroll’s classic tale adapted by Jason Pizzarello _______________________________

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The Carnegie Library

1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770.683.1347 newnancarnegie.com Exercise Is Medicine, Gentle Yoga and Crochet, Book Club with Lola, Literary Circle Book Club, and more.

Some events require reservations and space is limited.

The Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation presents Edgar B. Hollis Distinguished Author Series with former NFL player, Frank D. Murphy Sat., Jan. 20, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at The Carnegie Mr Murphy will discuss his life story and his book, The Man Behind the Helmet: A Story of Second Chances.

Book signing to follow.

Edgar B. Hollis Distinguished Author Series with Brad Taylor, Sat., Jan. 27, 11 a.m. at Wadsworth Registration is requested on Eventbrite.

Visit newnancarnegie.com for information. _______________________________

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com _______________________________

KEEP NEWNAN BEAUTIFUL ANNOUNCES 2024 RECYCLING EVENTS CALENDAR From Staff Reports Keep Newnan Beautiful has announced its 2024 Recycling Calendar with a dozen events planned over the course of the upcoming year.

Four Paper Shredding Events are scheduled with the first set for Saturday, February 10. Other dates include June 1, September 14 and December 7.

All four Shredding Events as well as other recycling events will be from 8 a.m. to Noon in the Newnan City Hall Parking Lot. Newnan City Hall is located at 25 LaGrange Street.

The second recycling event of 2024 will be an Electronics Recycling. It is on the calendar for Saturday, March 16 and is the only Electronics event scheduled for the year.

Two Paint Recycling Events will take place, one on May 4 and the other later in the fall on October 12.

There is no Tire Amnesty Day scheduled for the 2024 calendar year.

Other scheduled events include MLK Serves Day on January 15, Chattahoochee Riverkeepers ‘Sweep the Hooch’ Day on March 23, Litter Pickup on April 13 and two DEA Drug Take Back Days – April 27 and Oct. 26.

The Drug Take Back Days will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call 678-673-5505, email knb@newnanga.gov. or visit keepnewnanbeautiful. org. Follow KNB on Facebook.

Some fees may apply at various events.

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Live Music

Atlanta

Look for Kris Youman’s

Local and Live Music column in this issue

301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 770.719.4173 www.TheVilleAmp.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

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Chastain Park

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 770.631.0630 amphitheater.org/ ______________

140 W Wieuca Rd NW, Atlanta 404.233.2227

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Coweta County Genealogical Society & Library

678.552.8978

8 Carmichael St., Newnan Wed. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check Facebook for info _______________

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9110 Selborne Lane, Suite 210, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268 serenbefarms.com

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State Farm Arena

at Boyd Park, 110 Smith St., LaGrange, GA 30240 706.298.5434 sweetland.events/

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1 Philips Dr NW (at Centennial Olympic Park Dr), Atlanta, GA 404.878.3000 Tickets on sale for upcoming shows. Check website … statefarmarena.com

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Save the date! Make plans!

Blues Plate Special … Meals on Wheels Fundraiser Saturday, May 11 at Line Creek Brewing The Reserve Hosted by the Kris Youmans Band 2 p.m., 18 Savannah St., with Eric Culberson, The Venus Kings, Frankie’s Blues Mission, Leonard Washington , #HeyDreamer, Tavis Lance Mapp & more TBD. 

for more events.

Outdoors

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan • 770.254.7271 www.gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend

Solar Viewing Jan. 20, Noon to 3 p.m. Also Feb. 17 Join the park for sun fun … take a look at sunspots through a filtered telescope lens and learn more about the sun as well as how sunspots occur. Pre-registration and a park pass are required.

Please keep in mind if there is a change in weather two days prior of the program, we will let you know, and it will be moved to the Saturday after. Check website and Facebook page for more info. _______________________________ ________ _______________________

Senoia Senoia Farmers Market

Look for Town of Sharpsburg’s Facebook Page for their calendar of events _______________________________ ________ _______________________

Mark Your Calendars for February 15, 5 to 7 p.m. … A Town Hall Meeting with Commissioner McKenzie - Coweta County Commissioner for District 2 He’s looking forward to meeting you and discussing your concerns.

Old Moreland Mill, 7 Main Street, Moreland, GA 30259

and Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute January 20, 7:30 p.m.

This tribute band brings Carpenters’ hits like Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays, Please Mr. Postman and Yesterday Once More while sharing some of the stories behind the music. Sponsored by Pippin Music Academy. $35 Adults/ $10 Youth (12 and under) Carrollton Center for the Arts 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, 770-838-1083 Check their website for more events carrolltonga.com _______________

Senoia: Alive After 5 Will Be Back April

The Classic Market Coming to Senoia in February!

& Wine Shoppe

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Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum

6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276 Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistoricalsociety.org SAHS Carmichael Initiative Ribbon Cutting & Cookout To celebrate the sponsors, the volunteers and the donors, and everyone who helped with the Carmichael Initiative, the Senoia Area Historical Society will be having a “Ribbon Cutting” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 13. We would like to invite all of you to join us for burgers, dogs, chips and drinks and to peruse the entire museum and property in all of its new glory. 6 Couch St., Senoia.

Check Facebook for info on the latest upcoming events! _______________________________ ________ _______________________

The heart of the Sartori family’s innovation has always been its ability to blend dreams and modern tastes with the authentic essence of Veronese wine culture.

Authentic regional wines are elegantly reinterpreted and personalized to meet the tastes of consumers, first locally and now around the world.

Sartori Wine Tastings: Wednesdays, Feb. 7 and 14 - Lonely Hearts Night Stop by or call to RSVP and pay in advance.

• Friday, Feb. 16 • Saturdays, Feb. 10, 17 & 24.

All tastings start at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per person: 6 (1 oz.) pours of wine, a glass of 15 Main St., Suite 1B, Senoia • 770.727.9140 theclassicmarketsenoia.com wine, and charcuterie board pairings.

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Out &About

with Katie Anderson

Get Mattie McKoy Rolling!

Katie’s

Meet local 15 year-old Mattie McKoy. He loves video games and his dog Odin. He has an older brother and sister. And he is living with mitochondrial disease and neurofibromatosis type one.

Mattie has multiple spinal cord tumors, which are slowly taking away his ability to walk, breathe, and function. He is wheelchair dependent.

While he continues on oral chemotherapy, the family was recently informed that there are no further treatment options available. The focus is now on giving Mattie the best quality of life possible.

After his mother Katie was given the difficult news that there were no other options to help her son, she drove to Starbucks to console herself. On the drive, she had the idea that they needed a wheelchair van to make the most of their time.

So she dried her tears and got on Facebook for ideas on how to find one. Facebook came through, by way of a friend whose son had similar limitations as Mattie. Their son had recently had “a miracle” and surgery had worked for him. They had a wheelchair van they no longer needed and would sell to the McKoys at a low cost. A deal was reached and the McKoys only had to pay a down payment right away.

The van has been a blessing. Recently, the family was able to go Christmas shopping together for the first time in four years. Mattie loves to take Odin to Starbucks for a pup cup; the workers love to see them when they visit.

The rest of the van payment is due in several months.

In order to help pay for the van, the family has started a fundraiser on SupportNow.org. During this season of giving, please consider helping out the McKoy family with a donation to their wheelchair van. Visit SupportNow.org or visit this link to get Mattie McKoy rolling: https://www.supportnow.org/get-mattie-mckoy-rolling Katie McKoy said this experience with Mattie has taught her so many things and pushed her to grow in ways she’d never imagined. She has been inspired to work to become a respiratory therapist, so that she can give back to others in the same way that so many have given to her family. She hopes to help other families in their situation, and to show them that they aren’t alone, and they are going to be okay.

“I just want to put the message out there to be the light.

There is so much darkness in the world. We need more light.

We need to help others; if it’s not Mattie, please be a help to someone.”

Katie McCoy

More on Mitochondrial Disease from CDC.gov

• Mitochondria are tiny parts of almost every cell in your body. They turn sugar and oxygen into energy that the cells need to work.

• In mitochondrial diseases, the mitochondria cannot efficiently turn sugar and oxygen into energy, so the cells do not work correctly.

• There are many types of mitochondrial disease, and they can affect different parts of the body: the brain, kidneys, muscles, heart, eyes, ears, and others.

More on Neurofibromatosis Type One from cancer.gov

• The hallmark of NF1 is the development of neurofibromas, which are tumors that develop from the cells and tissues that cover nerves.

• People with NF1 are also known to have a higher risk of cancerous tumors.

• Because NF1 itself is relatively rare, researchers have struggled to assemble a comprehensive picture of these cancer risks.

photos provided by Katie McCoy

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The

Bookmark

with Jimmy Bass

A Gift …

The Christmas season has past and children everywhere were looking to get that coveted gift, the one they have dreamed about the whole year. Parents frantically fought the manic masses in hopes of finding “it,” the gift that made this Christmas perfect. 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 inspiring, FREE program we offer at all libraries where young children can read (with aid of family, teachers, etc.) books with the hope of being recognized and rewarded 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.

with your child or whatever you would like to read. And after all, isn’t Christmas also the season of Peace? Do something for those you care about… give them the gift of literacy and the gift of peace. I guarantee it will get you on the good list!

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

The Bookmark is sponsored by Coweta Public Library System

Besides a cute photo op, there is one thing that really makes 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 effects 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)???

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 Meta or X 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

Did You Know?

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

• 1/3rd of Georgia’s children

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

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MLS #10215216 BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN NORTH NEWNAN! 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Craftsman style ranch on 3.26+/- w/ easy access to I-85 & Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. Total electric home. Open floor plan w/ foyer entrance, engineered hardwood floors, brick fireplace in living room, separate dining room, granite counters in kitchen and bathrooms, tiled floors in bathroom & laundry room. Primary bathroom has large walkin tiled shower and garden tub, plus walk-in closet. Covered back porch. Arbor Springs Elementary, Madras Middle School, Northgate High School. $449,900. Jess.

MLS #10120310 HURRY ON THIS 14.41+/- WOODED ACRE TRACT ON US HWY 29 approxi.5 miles north of Newnan! 819.25’ Road frontage. Small pond. Ideal for development, church, school, estate size lot or possible subdivision. $599,900. Frank / Chip.

MLS #10196601 ATTENTION HUNTERS, CATTLE OR HORSE FARMERS OR INVESTORS! 261.61+/- Open and wooded acres in Carroll Co., GA. Planted dove fields, food plots and additional open land. Large wooded barn for equipment storage. 3914' paved frontage on Bethesda Church Rd. & additional 284' frontage on Baxter Rd. Great location in area of large estates & cattle farms. Long frontage on Indian Creek. This property is currently in a CUVA for tax purposes. If CUVA is breached by Buyer, then Buyer must assume all penalties and costs for any breach of said CUVA. This property has a restriction that does not allow chicken farms or chicken houses. $1,556,580. Frank/Jess.

MLS #10183581 6.7 ACRES ZONES GENERAL COMMERCIAL, HWY 29 NORTH OF NEWNAN! Convenient to HWY 34 Bypass and downtown Newnan. Great opportunity for many potential uses.

New Price $499,900. Frank/Chip.

MLS #10231066 BEAUTIFUL BRICK RANCH HOME ON A LARGE 1.36 ACRE+/- LOT IN NORTH NEWNAN. Kitchen with electric cooktop, wall oven, dw, fridge, dining area. Laundry room/mudroom off kitchen opens up to spacious back deck. 20 x 20 bonus room CT CONT UNDE can be playroom, office, recRroom, etc.RA Large storage closet. Formal LR. Renovated hall BA with tiled floor, new vanity, shower.

Master BR has its own half bath. Brooks/Madras/Newnan school districts. Two car carport. Workshop/outbuilding. Garden area.

Easily accessible crawl space. New Price! $275,000. Jess.

2 VACANT BUILDING LOTS IN WEST COWETA COUNTY with county water and electricity available. Country setting on East Coggin but easy access to Newnan, Franklin, and Carrollton. $60,000 per lot. Frank and Jess.

12 CHOICE BUILDING LOTS in Grantville. Easy access to I-85, Atlanta, Newnan, LaGrange and Columbus. Sold ‘as is’. $420,000 Bulk Sale Only. Frank/Jess.

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12 CHOICE BUILDING LOTS IN BOHANNON WOODS, GRANTVILLE. BULK SALE ONLY. Easy access to I-85, Atlanta, Newnan, LaGrange and Columbus. Seller will only sell as a bundle, not individual lots. $420,000. Frank/Jess.

MLS #10233034 ATTENTION INVESTORS! INCOME-PRODUCING PROPERTY UNDER $200,000. Single building with two tenants. Priced at recent appraisal. Rent roll, copy of appraisal and more information available upon request. Neighboring property also available for purchase. $185,000. Jess.

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MLS #10229283 MLS #10188730 CORNER LAND FRONTING POPLAR ROAD & YEAGER ROAD Zoned C-6. Available 3 Ways: Total 24+/- Acres - $7,000,000 Front 5+/- acres fronting Poplar Road can be purchased at $500,000/acre. Rear 19+/- acres fronting Yeager Road can be purchased at $250,000/acre. Public utilities are available at property entrance off Poplar Road and off Yeager Road. Lake on rear of 24+/- acres. Survey and conceptual site plan of 24+/acres in doc box. Property to be surveyed by buyer, at buyer's expense, prior to closing, and seller must approve the new survey. NOTE: The front 1,000' of subject property is in the Quality Control District (QCD) and structures there must have brick exteriors. Also, there are other requirements. Please check with Coweta County Planning and Zoning Department for details. $7,000,000. Frank/Chip.

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RENOVATED 3BED/2BATH RANCH ON BASEMENT IN DOWNTOWN NEWNAN/HOLLIS HEIGHTS! Master BR, Bath, & 2-car garage addition in 2018; new Roof, Gutters & Windows in NTRACT R CO DEbeer UNw/ 2021. Big fenced yard garden. Easy access to downtown Newnan, walk to Newnan High School and Atkinson Elementary. $425,000. Jess.

MLS #1014802 CHOICE 10.13 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL (C-2) ON HWY 74 (SENOIA ROAD). Adjoins Georgia World of Beverages. 579' frontage on Hwy 74 and additional frontage on Landrum Road (385'+/-). $3,500,000. Frank/Jess.

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The Film Fix … Streaming Edition

with Jonathan W. Hickman

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/ Jonathan W. Hickman is an entertainment attorney, filmmaker, college professor, and novelist.

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In Theaters:

Ferrari (in theaters now) – l Fix Rating 6/10 – “Ferrari” is director Michael Mann’s passion project. Unfortunately, this biopic about Enzo Ferrari is a dull telling of events in the summer of 1957 when the Ferrari empire was in jeopardy.

Adam Driver plays the middle-aged Italian automobile entrepreneur in the movie, focusing on Ferrari’s precarious relationship with his wife Laura (Penélope Cruz), his mistress Lina Lardi (Shailene Woodley), and his racing and high-end sports car manufacturing business.

Some viewers have complained about the distracting computergenerated effects related to the showy automobile crashes, but I found them shocking and exciting. On the other hand, the drama and industrial intrigue came off as limp and unengaging.

Performances are uneven, as Driver does his level best to look stern and maintain character with a sometimes-shifting Italian accent. Cruz gets the juiciest role and does the finest work in the film, while Woodley is miscast and never finds her character’s center.

This production is solid, but the story fails to resonate.

The Iron Claw (in theaters now) – l NO Fix Rating 5/10 – Some wrestling fans have found “The Iron Claw” emotionally engaging. But this abridged telling of the cursed Von Erich family didn’t work for me.

The story concerns three of the Von Erich brothers who became professional wrestlers in the 1980s. While the outcomes of their matches are all predetermined, the action in the ring is the product of careful training and athletic prowess. The Von Erich patriarch Fritz (a very good Holt McCallany) was once a star in the ring before moving on to wrestling management. He’s devoted to making his beefy boys into stars, regardless of their desire to wrestle.

A more muscled-up than usual Zac Efron plays eldest brother Kevin, who is initially tapped for greatness. But despite having the brawn, Kevin gets tongue-tied when called to the camera. And when younger brother David (Harris Dickinson) demonstrates the necessary television charisma, Dad moves him up in the ranks to be joined by another brother and former Olympic hopeful Kerry (“The Bear’s” Jeremy Allen White).

The three men make a fierce and competitive presence, gaining notice from other leagues, who are always clamoring for talent. But the pressures to perform exact a horrible price, and the curse of the Von Erich family is their legacy instead of their achievements on the mat.

Writer/director Sean Durkin’s dour handling of a notable, highprofile American tragedy fails to break through, even though performances (especially from a devoted Efron) are strong and the wrestling is sometimes exciting.

the origins of Don and Gal and their disturbing relationship with twisted criminal Teddy Bass.

Theatrical Teasers:

Ted (season 1, January 11) – Another popular film gets a prequel series on a streamer as director Seth MacFarlane returns to his hit 2012 furry prankster Ted. Taking place in 1993, teenager John Bennett (Max Burkholder taking over the role originally played

by Mark Wahlberg) and his best pal Ted (a living teddy bear voiced by MacFarlane) navigate the perils of high school. With the wisecracking Ted by his side, nothing could go wrong for the hapless John, right?

Night Swim (January 5) – The Cinderella origin story for this latest Blumhouse production started with a low-budget short film released on YouTube in 2014. Writer/director Bryce McGuire’s gamble in putting the five-minute movie out there for free paid off handsomely and resulted in James Wan and Judson Scott of Atomic Monster buying the rights. The short was terrific, but it worked mainly due to its brevity.

In the short, a girl plays Marco Polo in a darkened pool only to get much more than she bargained for. The feature version appears to explore our relationship with the pool lifestyle and the cement pond’s real and imagined perils. This creepy-looking horror thriller stars Kurt Russell’s son Wyatt (see “Monarch”) and Oscar nominee Kerry Condon (see “The Banshees of Inisherin”).

Society of the Snow (January 5) – l Fix Rating 7/10 – Director J.A. Bayona (see “The Impossible” and “The Orphanage”) explores the story of a rugby team that crashes in the Andes. Based on the actual events that took place in 1972, this tale of survival in a place inhospitable to human life is harrowing. “Society of the Snow” is Spain’s submission for the Best International Feature at this year’s Academy Awards.

Expats (season 1, January 26) – Nicole Kidman leads this sixepisode series based on the 2016 novel “The Expatriates” by Janice Y. K. Lee. In the show, Kidman plays the affluent Margaret, living with her husband (Brian Tee) and child in Hong Kong. The story involves the intertwining relationship of three women and a tragic event in their lives. The series is directed by Lulu Wang (see 2019’s “The Farewell”).

And part of that had to do with the rich characterizations that made up the gangster tale of Don Logan’s visit to retired safecracker Gal Dove. That film is highlighted by a ferocious performance by Ben Kingsley as the foul-mouthed Don. This prequel series traces

I.S.S. (January 19) – Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (see “West Side Story”) rests her singing voice to join Chris Messina (see “The Mindy Project”) in this science fiction actioner. The story has a diverse group of astronauts living peacefully on the International Space Station. Harmony is threatened when war breaks out on Earth. With the story last year about lost tomatoes on the Space Station making big news, this thriller set on the I.S.S. might interest more than just sci-fi fans. _______________________________

Echo (season 1, January 9) – As the waning influence of the Marvel machine was seen on full display in 2023, going smaller and more ground-level with a show like “Echo” might be a good idea. This limited series has Alaqua Cox again playing the title character introduced in “Hawkeye.” Also returning is Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, aka The Kingpin of Crime. Trailers tease a brutal and bloody tale with Fisk flexing his muscle while recruiting Maya Lopez, aka Echo, to be his enforcer. This production occurred in Peachtree City, Grantville, and the metro Atlanta area and is part of the MCU’s “Marvel Spotlight” banner.

Streaming Selects: Sexy Beast (season 1, January 25) – Director Jonathan Glazer burst onto the scene in 2000 with his first feature film, “Sexy Beast.”

He’s since moved on to more upmarket fare, with his Holocaust film “The Zone of Interest” looking to capture awards notice if not a golden statute this year, “Beast” remains his most entertaining and accessible work.

Mean Girls (January 12) – This comedy is based on the 2004 film and the Broadway musical. Tina Fey is credited with the screenplay, and Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin lend new versions of the music from the stage production. Fey and Tim Meadows return to their roles from the original film. Angourie Rice (see “The Nice Guys”) steps into the lead of Cady Heron, a role once inhabited by Lindsay Lohan in 2004. The trailers reveal irreverent and potentially over-the-top humor from an attractive and game ensemble cast.

Hidden somewhat in the promotions are the song and dance numbers that should help to distinguish this film from remake obscurity.

Masters of the Air (January 26) – Executive producers Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg continue their vivid exploration of WWII that previously gave us “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific.” This time, we follow the heroic exploits of the 100th Bomb Group. The series stars Austin Butler, who broke out in 2022 as the King of Rock and Roll in “Elvis,” he’s joined by fellow Oscar nominee and “Saltburn” star Barry Keoghan. _______________________________

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