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Just A Few July Events Join City of Newnan Leisure Services July 11 at the Wadsworth Auditorium for our next summer FREE MOVIE MONDAY! Now showing - SING! Doors open at 10am the movie will begin at 10:30am. We will also have free popcorn! 25 Jefferson St.

$18/HR TO START CONTRACT TO PERM Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is hiring 100 new team members at our facility in Newnan, Georgia, due to strong demand for our products. We are looking for hardworking dedicated people! Most jobs will be contract and filled through a temp agency. After 30 days, contract workers will be eligible for full-time employment. Monthly bonuses on top of pay. Within 7 months, most hires will be making $19.50/ hr. Welders (direct hire) start at $21.50/hr perm. After 6 months perm, you can make up to $23/hr. Welders have immediate perm openings with $1000 signing bonus.

Full-time benefits at Yamaha include: • Health Insurance, Dental and Vision • 401K • Profit Sharing • Tuition Reimbursement • Local Discounts

downtown Senoia July 15, 5 to 9pm “Working at Yamaha has given me an awesome career trajectory. My job has given me financial stability, which has enabled me to have two kids in college right now.” – Antoine H. Welding Supervisor

Main Street Newnan summer event series at Greenville Street Park 6 to 9pm with family friendly music and entertainment! The park will also be filled with various festivities, food trucks and vendor booths/sponsor booths. Check out our lineup for this summer: July 14th - John Hensley and Liberty Road August 11th - Mary Martin mainstreetnewnan.com

There’s so many more fun events. There’s Groovin on the Green at Ashley Park, Peachtree City’s Sunset Sounds, The Bend’s Hike & Paddle. In August there’s Sharpsburg’s Book Fair, Can’t Never Could’s Gray Matters Dinner Event and a Beer, Bourbon & Wine Tasting. Look inside for info on these events and more.

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with Jimmy Bass

Coweta Libraries: Hotter than July

The year was 1980 when Stevie Wonder released the album “Hotter than July”.” His previous album had disappointed critically and commercially but “Hotter” received rave reviews while burning up the Billboard charts.

entertained by these accomplished performers.

Finale Friday … Finally, we will tie the summer programming up in a big red bow with our Finale Friday party at the Central Soccer Fields on July 22, 2022. Beginning at 5 p.m. the finale will feature performers, music, food, sweets, crafts, and our own Coweta Recreation Department will be there with their own fun games and challenges. Families are welcome to bring picnic baskets and blankets if they like in addition to partaking of food offerings from Chick-fil-A and FRIOS Gourmet Pops. There will be cool door prizes including one from the Georgia Aquarium. Reading and Recreation…. It just does not get better! As Stevie himself would say, July is going to be a Master Blaster!! We hope to see you lots in July! Jimmy Bass is director of the Coweta Public Library System. He also plays a mean guitar and sings at local venues.n

2022 Summer Reading program … Due to a little thing called COVID, I feel like our last two summers have been a touch disappointing, but it is 2022 and our libraries are once again scorching a path to sweet summer success. It is not too late to sign up for our Summer Reading program; we are still welcoming readers and giving out prizes. We have spent more on supplies and prizes than planned which makes me happy - money well spent!

The Bookmark is sponsored by Coweta Public Library System

125+ programs in July … So, we now move on to July and boy, can it be hotter in every sense of the word? The show will go on at all libraries as we offer over 125 programs in July alone while bringing in the most professional library entertainers working today. Please allow me to give you some examples. Our staff-created and led programs include t-shirt making, Escape rooms, STEM and STEAM crafts, Abstract Graphic Art, Legos, Gaming and Trivia, Comic Challenge, and so much more! Go to our website at www.cowetapubliclibrary.org for all events to see dates and times.

Some special programs … Also, we bring in the big guns for July special programs as local and nationally known magician Ken Scott brings his special brand of family entertainment to our Central and Powell branches. Also, we welcome the always eruptive Dr. Donald White’s Mad Science Show and we close the month with award winning magician and sleight of hand artist, Arthur Atsma. I promise you will be impressed and

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” – Kofi Annan 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

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?

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.

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Notes from Jackson Street “I Gotta Go” seems to be what I hear a lot of lately.

“I Gotta Go” can be painful words to hear. Sometimes they can be cute, like the time I said, “I gotta go” take a spin on a four-wheeler!

“I Gotta Go” can mean different things depending on the circumstances. And it definitely means different things at different ages of one’s life. For Winters and me the progression of the phrase “I Gotta Go” has been a little bit like this ...

At two years of age, when the SONS would say “I gotta go,” that meant “I gotta pee and I gotta pee now.” Needless to say, Winters and I were quick to respond to that “I gotta go..”

When they were 10, the SONS would likely roll their eyes and say with a perturbed tone, “I gotta go” as they jumped out of the car. Clearly, I was holding them up, holding them back or holding up traffic. Then they would quickly dash off and I would just shake my head in disbelief.

In their teen years, the SONS said things like “Mom, I gotta go! I gotta go because I am playing my video game and I will die because I can’t pause. I have gotta go get back to the virtual world and fast.” Now, one has “gotta go” command his tank platoon in the U.S. Army; the middle has “gotta go” to work; the third has “gotta go” see his girlfriend.

It is painful realizing your sweet little boys are becoming men and your heart tightens when they say, “Mom, I gotta go, (fill in the blank)”

The fact is sometimes we “gotta go” because we simply have to. Sometimes we want to. Sometimes we must. Sometimes we need to. The reality is that daughters become women, sons turn into men, parents age and pass away. Sometimes friends are there for us and sometimes they are not. Sometimes spouses say “I am done … I gotta go.”

Sometimes we are blessed with the easy decisions of life, like I gotta go to the grocery store, I gotta go get one eye contact not two. I gotta go for a walk, I gotta clean my house, I gotta go kiss my SONS good night and Winters too. Life is so short my dear friends, and sadly we often waste precious energy and time on insignificant and unimportant things. But as long as we have breath to breathe we have the opportunity to make sure we make the most out of the moments we have with the ones we love.

We can focus on the significant things of life, because before we know it, in the blink of an eye, those we love will say “I gotta go.”

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died. That’s the only way I can describe it. I cried and cried … cried myself to sleep, cried in the car, cried in the shower – it was horrible.

Happy Summer, Paper readers! By the time you read this, the season will only be a few weeks in but we’ll feel like it’s almost over as we have a couple of weeks before the grind of school and community events rev up again. This year is halfway complete and it feels like it just began. We are dealing with a lot these days and things just seem to pile on top of each other.

And friends – normally if I cry it means I’m over-the-top mad and the room should probably clear out if it isn’t already because Samantha starts talking about herself in the third person and it isn’t a pretty picture. So, this sort of grief was unique to me. I felt silly about it, so I was really good about shaming myself and telling myself that there were plenty of parents that didn’t get to see their kids grow up with the amount of happiness my daughter had inside of her and I should just stop it and be happy. But – I am here to tell you that you should not feel bad about how you feel. The only way we truly understand is to feel it all the way through and reflect once we’ve gotten on the other side.

Every May I have friends with kids graduating high school and/ or many move out for their next stage of school and further adventures. As I watch the stages of pride, anxiety, sadness and ultimately resilience we go through as parents, it brings me back to when my oldest daughter moved out and the feeling of overwhelming grief I had. Seriously – how dramatic – it was like she

This year, my baby boy is ready to move away. He wants to work in the trades (which I fully support) and has a plan which we have discussed in depth. He is quite the impressive young man in many ways – but relating to this area, how much thought he has put into the many details required to get out on your own has impressed me.

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As the discussions have ramped up over the last month, I find myself trying to suppress my feelings again. I keep reminding myself of how when he was a little boy he would tell me how much he loved me, but asked me if I would be ok when he moves out because he wanted to travel and be independent. His heart and soul knew what it wanted long ago. Gosh it’s been heart wrenching for me. I just don’t want to let him go. But I know that I need to support him, be positive and open so he knows that I will always be here to celebrate his wins and losses and that he will know that he can come to me every day of his life for anything he wants to. And I need to feel it. Deep, deep down … no matter how much it hurts. So parents, if you are going through something similar – know you’re not alone. It’s ok to be happy and sad. Just no matter what – keep moving forward and make sure your babies know you are there for them, unconditionally. Because you will be, whether you agree with the direction they’re going with in life or not. They – and you – are just starting a new chapter in their Journey. “If something makes you sad at the end, it must’ve been pretty wonderful when it was happening.” – William, This Is Us. Questions? Comments? Email me at balanced.brazie@gmail.com.

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The Chefs column highlights our local culinary masters. They share a recipe that has a lot of meaning to them and thankfully, how to make it. (Well at least most of it, sometimes secrets must remain that.) This month’s chef is …

Josh Bratton Born in Epsom, England, I was kind of destined to be in the food industry. My family at the time lived in England because my father was head of quality for KFC in Great Britain. He now owns a food safety consulting business. My mother was and still is the owner of a successful small business and my older brother worked on Broadway for several years in New York and now the corporate side of Universal.

Everyone has their “go-to” place to eat. It might be with linen tablecloths and waiters in ties, or where you throw peanuts on the floor and carve your initials in the wooden tables. Whatever and wherever, it’s your “joint.” There are lots of these places around here, and we’re out to find them all in The Joints column. And yes, all are White Monkey approved. Look for an extensive list of our joints on our website …

Alo Farms … 678.489.4423 • 629 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City Red and Green Oakleaf, Sweet Crisp, Red and Green Butter and Muir Lettuce. Microgreen broccoli, basil, cucumbers, spinach, scallion and more. alofarmsga.us

We have our roots in Kentucky so we’re good ol southern cooking people but not afraid to explore. I suppose I’m the most adventurous of the family when it comes to different/odd foods. Although I’m a certified commercial pilot I went a different path. I moved to Georgia in 2014 and got a job as a serving assistant. I figured out I had more fun in the kitchen rather than out front helping serve. After a little begging and maybe a bit of forcing, I got a chance to cook. Somehow, some way, I was able to hold my own with no professional training. That’s how it started. So I became a sponge for cooking knowledge. After two or three years I got a call wanting to know if I wanted to help open a restaurant at a line cook level. It was more elevated cooking working under a well established chef. I jumped at the chance. Over the course of a couple of years I worked my way from line cook to sous chef to head chef and eventually partner of the restaurant. In 2020 I decided to take a shot with the big boys in Atlanta. I ended up with one of the most known and respected restaurant groups, Castellucci Hospitality. Learning new food cultures and continuing to grow as a chef I had no intention of leaving, but I got a call from Chad and Audrey that led to a lovely offer to work with high end food, but also have a much better quality of life. Being a chef isn’t an easy life. And what it comes down to is the quality of ingredients and products that I enjoy the most as a chef. Work with good quality products and enhance them. The best seasoning for A5 Japanese Wagyu … just a pinch of salt. Nothing more. Let the products shine. That’s the beauty of what we sell at Cleaver and Cork. Simple, clean and beautifully delicious.

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Apollo’s Steaks … 770.667.4811 • 45 Robinson St., Suite D, Newnan Authenic 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 Street, 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. Dixie Dogz Cafe … 470.414.7258 • 6549 Ga. 54, Sharpsburg Hamburgers, tater tots and hot dogs are their speciality. But the kicker is their chili is of the Cincinnati kind. If you’ve never had it, understand it’s made with cinnamon. You just need to try it. 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.

Porchetta • Pork Belly I prefer skinless Liberally season both sides with

Fabiano’s Pizzeria … 770.683.2683 • 19 North Court Square, Newnan Very popular pizza joint. It’s their other items that really make a hit - soups, sandwiches, garlic knots and bowls of tater tots.

• rosemary • thyme

Garlic Thai … 770.683.7515 • 16 North Court Square, Newnan garlicthai.com For those who love Asian food, as in Thai cuisine, sushi and noodles, Garlic has to be on the top of anyone’s list. Seafood, lamb, beef, chicken, all the proteins are there in some amazing sauces including several curry spices.

• garlic • salt/pepper

Goldens on the Square … 770.251.4300 • 9 East Court Square, Newnan, GA 30263. The menu changes daily but there are always several meat/fish offerings, vegetables, salads and desserts. If you are looking for some good ol’ Southern comfort food, you would be hard pressed to beat Golden’s.

• oregano • zest of 2-3 lemons or limes Roll and tie belly

The Half Shell … 770.502.9911 • 1690 Hwy. 34 East, Newnan Hot dogs and oysters. Hey, it’s an Alabama thing. Onion rings, fried mushrooms are a secret hit. And don’t forget the crawfish.

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Matt’s Small Town Pizza … 770.599.1226 • 53E Main St, Senoia. There is nothing “smalltown” about their pizza, or wings or anything else. Very casual atmosphere with beer, wine and even gluten free pizza if you prefer.

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Mimmo’s Gourmet Pizza … 770.486.8000 • 1014 Senoia Rd, Tyrone. The pizza is dead-on with every topping you would want. Their cheesesteak is top-notch. And they have “build your own” pasta specialties where you chose the pasta, the sauce and the protein. Strombolis, Calzones and Chicken Parmesan and wings also on menu.

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Modern Thai … 678-834-5403 • modernthaiga.com • 54 Carriage Oaks Drive, Tyrone. A few offerings … Panang Beef … sliced beef tenderloin sautéed in panang curry topped with minced kaffir lime leaf and bell pepper served with jasmine blue rice. Or Spaghetti Keo Mao: stir fried spaghetti, shrimp, scallop, calamari, sweet onion, bell peppers, green beans with fresh chili, garlic & Holy basil. And Deep fried calamari rings with tentacles in salt and pepper batter served with pineapple chili sauce. The Red Door Cafe … 770-599-6838 • 86 Georgia Hwy. 85, Haralson, GA. If you are ever in Haralson, Georgia, make sure and stop at Williams Grocery for some of the best sausage in the country. And you can try it right next door at the Red Door Cafe. You can have breakfast or lunch. On weekdays, they usually have two meat specials with plenty of vegetables. Or order off the blackboards. Look for more Joints on our website. wintersmedia.net n _______________________________

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CNC’s Founder’s Dinner Aug. 29 By Can’t Never Could, Inc. The local nonprofit Can’t Never Could is observing August as Founder’s Month and will hold its annual Founder’s Dinner on August 29, 2022, at the Newnan Centre. This year’s speaker is Steve Stirling, president and CEO of MAP International, a Christian organization providing medicines and health supplies to those in need around the world so they might experience life to the fullest. Stirling was scheduled to speak at last year’s dinner but experienced some health issues, and Can’t Never Could board members said they are grateful he is now able to visit Newnan for the dinner.

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“This is the largest fundraiser we have on a yearly basis, and we have not been able to gather with everyone for some time now,” said CNC Board Chair Kevin Daniell. “We look forward to having this event on the day that would have been Rob’s 51st birthday to celebrate with all of our friends. The needs are constant, and CNC is grateful that we have been able to help do our part and follow Philippians 4:13—I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Stirling assumed his role at MAP International in mid 2014 after holding leadership positions in major corporations and nonprofit organizations including ChildFund International, Heifer International, Univera Life Sciences, Childhelp and World Vision U.S. Stirling earned his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics at Cornell University and his MBA in Marketing and Finance at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management, during which time he also studied international business in Paris, France. His book, The Crutch of Success, chronicles his early years in a Korean orphanage, his adoption into a large, loving family in Alaska, his battle against polio and his determination to succeed. Steve and his wife, Sook Hee, have two grown children. The Founder’s Dinner will also mark the 51st birthday of CNC’s founder, the late Rob Estes of Newnan. On August 16, 2013, Rob was diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. After the removal of a five-centimeter tumor in his right frontal lobe, he lost his battle on December 17, 2017, but not without a fight. As a result of this experience, Rob’s family realized the importance of faith, community, perseverance, and hope. They also realized the importance of helping others in their times of adversity. For this reason, they founded Can’t Never Could soon after his diagnosis. Because Rob was born on August 29, 1971— and Can’t Never Could was founded in August—CNC now honors the memory of its founder each August. Can’t Never Could, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation that is dedicated to helping individuals and groups who are facing adversity and personal battles. Through monetary donations, support, and faith in Jesus Christ, CNC aims to instill determination and hope in those who are experiencing these challenges. Can’t Never Could says it makes these contributions “with the desire to glorify Christ, who provides strength in all circumstances.” The name of the organization comes from Rob’s mother, Martha Ann Parks. When Rob was a child and would tell her he couldn’t do something, she would often reply, “Can’t never could.” Tickets for the Founder’s Dinner are $85 each or $135 per couple. For tickets, event sponsorships, or other information about CNC, please visit cantnevercouldinc.com. n ____________________ ________________________________________

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MLS #20005781 24+/- ACRES ON POPLAR ROAD AT YEAGER ROAD INTERSECTION. Already zoned C-6 with water and sewer. Ideal for multiuse development. $7,000,000 for all or will consider subdividing front 5 acres for $500,000 per acre and back 19+/- acres for $250,000 per acre. Frank / Chip.

MLS #10022531 POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL! 4.35+/- Acs at Exit 41 (Moreland exit) across from new Amazon & Bridgeport Industrial Park. Approx. 325’ frontage on Hwy. 29. Ideal for development. Hot area of growth. Adjoins Newnan Coweta Airport. 25 min. to Atlanta Airport. Reduced! $1,250,000. Frank.

MLS #10021670

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY IN CITY LIMITS OF NEWNAN. 2 adjoining lots currently zoned RML (Residential Multi-Family Low Density). Could be Potential Commercial. All city utilities avail. To be sold together-not separately. $225,000. Jess.

MLS #1 0036691 TREMENDOUS CHURCH COMPOUND W/MAIN CHURCH BLDG, ASSEMBLY HALL & 2 SEPARATE RESIDENCES. Easy access to downtown Newnan & I-85. Parking for 68 vehicles. Breathtaking sanctuary seats 220 people. Sound booth. Inground pool. New Price! $1,399,900. Jess/Frank.

MLS #10055761 RECENTLY RENOVATED LAKEFRONT 4-SIDED BRICK HOME On a private, peaceful 4.73± acres with easy access to downtown Newnan. HardCT NTRA DER CO UN wood floors, fresh paint throughout including kitchen cabinets, new granite counters, new light fixtures & ceiling fans in each room, new hardware, new tiled shower, and new vanity in large owner’s suite with walk-in closet. Roof recently re-shingled. Newly constructed, oversized deck off living room and dining room, overlooking spacious backyard and lake. $485,000. Jess.

MLS #9066825

MLS #10058464 BEAUTIFUL 1966 RANCH HOME IN LAKEHILLS that has been expertly remodeled! 4 BR/4.5 BA. Kitchen is open to keeping room w/f/p. LR. DR. Lower level is great for guest quarters w/separate kitchen, bedroom, bath, living area & patio access. Lakefront lot! $645,000. Jess/Robert.

MLS #10059063 PRICED UNDER RECENT APPRAISAL! Inspection Already Completed. Well-maintained ranch home in choice Calumet location UNDER CONTRACT with easy access to Ashley Park, I -85, CTCA, Piedmont Hospital and historic downtown Newnan. Enjoy a low maintenance lifestyle in Churchill Park. $294,900. Jess.

MLS #10015866

WELL MAINTAINED & EFFICIENT HOME IN PINEHURST AT RIVERS EDGE PLANTATION. Beautiful flooring on CT NTRAhardwood DER CO UN the main level and upstairs levels. Separate DR w/trey ceiling and wainscoting. Office. Spectacular LR with high ceiling, big stone surround fireplace and lots of daylight! Enjoy the amenities of River’s Edge Plantation - lake, pool, tennis courts, fitness center and clubhouse! Easy access to booming downtown Fayetteville, Piedmont Hospital and Pinewood Studios! Jess.

MLS #10027945

12 CHOICE BUILDING LOTS IN 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.

109 RESIDENTIAL LOTS IN MANCHESTER, GA! Manchester CT nearby! Walk to NTRA DER CO city water, sewer &UN electricity available. Schools downtown Manchester. $30,000 per lot. BULK SALE ONLY. Frank/Jess.

6.47 ACRES ZONED GENERAL COMMERCIAL! Convenient to Hwy 34 Bypass & downtown Newnan. Great opportunity for many potential uses. $599,000. Frank and Chip.

IDEAL 10.13+/- ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL (C-2) ON HWY 74 (Senoia Rd). Adjoins Georgia World of Beverages. 579’ frontage on Hwy 74 & additional frontage on Landrum Rd (385’+/-). $3,500,000. Frank/Jess.

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HEAVILY WOODED HARDWOOD LOT IN THE NORTHWEST COWETA. Utilities in place at street. No HOA. Just reduced to $24,900. Frank. 3 VACANT LOTS IN ASHLEY WOODS. Subject to Covenants & Restrictions of record. Nicely wooded lots. No HOA. Possible bsmt lots. Lots 15, 16 & 17 are available for $29,900 each. Frank. ______________________________________________ Price and terms subject to prior sale and change without notice. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

770.253.6990 • www.LindseysRealtors.com

2 WOODED VACANT LOTS in West Coweta on East Coggins Road. Easy access to Newnan, Franklin or Carrollton. $60,000 per lot. Frank/Jess. RESIDENTIAL LOT ON BERRY AVENUE IN TOWN. All utilities available. $29,900 Frank.

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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.

CHOICE LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT on Senoia Rd (Hwy 74) at +/Fulton/Fayette Co. line. 39.87 open & wded acs. 4 Houses on UNDER CONTRACT property. 2+/- ac pond. Frontage on 2 rds. Public water, electric, gas & phone avail. $3,500,000. Frank/Jess.

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NEW POPLAR ROAD COMMERCIAL LISTING. 24+/- ACRES zoned C-6 (multiple uses) commercial. Water and sewer already in place. $7,000,000. Will subdivide. Frank/Chip.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY ON HWY 34E IN SHARPSBURG 7 Acres w/high traffic count and close proximity to I-85 R CONTRACT UNDElocation & Peachtree City. Perfect for commercial development. $899,900. Jess/Frank.

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! 4.35+/- Acs at Exit 41 (Moreland exit) across from new Amazon & Bridgeport Industrial Park. Approx. 325’ frontage on Hwy. 29. Ideal for development. Hot area of growth. Adjoins Newnan Coweta Airport. 25 min. to Atlanta Airport. $1,250,000. Frank. ______________________________________________

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Zen Monkey’s

News and Musings … Notes from here, there and the Internet … From Abby’s Angels Foundation: “Newnan Crossing Elementary 4th grade teachers assist us by choosing a student who possesses qualities like Abby’s. This is the Abby Bacho Memorial Eagle Award. We are deeply honored and grateful to share that McKenzie Holcombe was presented with a special Abby’s Angels bracelet and plaque during the 4th grade awards ceremony. Her teachers shared that McKenzie is never without a smile when she comes to class and is always helpful and caring. She is a true friend and has a way of making others feel better. “ [

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Unlike popular belief, it was not Coca-Cola that turned Santa Claus red, they were just the first to create a famous commercial advert using him. It was an American cartoonist named Thomas Nast who actually turned Santa Claus red. [

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Lauren Odom, who has spent 10 years running the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newnan/Coweta, is leaving to accept another job with the organization. “I will be stepping into a new role with BGCMA’s Resource Development Department. I have accepted the position of Director of Institutional Giving. In this role I hope to continue to financially support the day-to-day program operations of the clubs throughout Metro Atlanta,” she said. [

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When you are a kid playing the game Truth or Dare, Dare is the scary option. When you are an adult, it is Truth. [

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The Coweta Samaritan Clinic has announced a long-term gift to expand its Patient Assist Program through the establishment of the Millie Coggin Patient Assist Trust Fund. Created in honor of Coweta County resident, Mrs. Millie Coggin, the fund will provide non-medical financial support to Coweta Samaritan Clinic patients in times of extraordinary need. [

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In one of the ultimate ironies, nobody knows who invented the first fire hydrant. The reason is that the patent was believed to be burned in a fire at the Patent Office in 1836, destroying all records of it. [

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Since electronics contain silver, you could theoretically beat a werewolf to death with a Nokia. [

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The local nonprofit Can’t Never Could is observing August as

Founder’s Month and will hold its annual Founder’s Dinner on August 29, at the Newnan Centre. This year’s speaker is Steve Stirling, president and CEO of MAP International, a Christian organization providing medicines and health supplies to those in need around the world so they might experience life to the fullest. [

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Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation (YMMC), based here in Newnan, broke ground recently on a new, advanced, and innovative “SMART” Warehouse, the first-of-its-kind for Yamaha Motor Company worldwide. Using state-of-the-art automated storage and retrieval systems, the new 200,000 square foot facility will be capable of reducing response time for fulfilling dealer orders for Yamaha WaveRunners, Golf Cars, ATVs, and Side-bySides by more than 50 percent. [

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Last fall, the Howard Warner Boys & Girls Club was awarded a grant from the Alan Jackson “Where I Come From” Tornado Relief Concert fund. The grant was given to the organization to purchase a van to replace one that had been damaged by the tornado. Thanks to that grant, and after months of searching, the Boys & Girls Club finally has its new van. [

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Greg Shinkle has been named Deputy Fire Chief of Coweta County Fire Rescue. As Deputy Fire Chief, Shinkle will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of fire suppression, emergency medical services and special operations. [

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The

Interview

with Dennis McEntire

You are going on an extended solo trip. What three albums and three books would you take? Albums: Stardust by Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell’s Greatest Hits, and Brian Reagan – I Walked on the Moon. Books: The Bible, Rising Tide by John M. Barry. Tell us one thing about yourself that few people know. I graduated dead last in my college class. Or was it high school? Or maybe both. But I was student body president in both college and high school. You are hosting a dinner party for six. What five people, living or dead, would you invite and why?

Briefly describe yourself and what you do/did.

George Washington because he was a great leader. Robert E. Lee, Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Antonin Scalia. I would love to hear them discuss their lives and thoughts on how our country has evolved. (I know this is two more than you asked for, but you know not all of them will be able to come.)

I’m a fun-loving person who rarely takes himself seriously.

Name an as yet unfulfilled dream.

I managed Newnan Utilities, a municipal service organization responsible for providing water, wastewater, and power to businesses and residents of the city of Newnan.

Dogs or cats? I like both but if I had to pick I would pick dogs. Your favorite quote and why. “There is no limit to what can be accomplished if you don’t care who gets the credit.” I like it because it is so true. Name something that you are extremely glad you did or accomplished. I delivered the commencement address at University of West Georgia’s graduation. What advice would you give your younger self just starting out on their own. Have fun and treat everyone with respect.n _______________________________

To get in good physical shape. If you weren’t doing what you are, you would be …

Best piece of advice you’ve received.

Stand up comedian.

You never know what might be going on in someone’s life.

Your go-to food.

Be kind.

Pizza.

If I had it to do over …

Favorite movies(s).

I would do everything exactly like the first time. No regrets.

Gone with the Wind, Shawshank Redemption, Groundhog Day.

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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.

… 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

Our featured band this month is The Line Creek Bluegrass Band!

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. _______________________________ ________ _______________________

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 & Saturday nights

Members of the band are: John Barrere - fiddle, David Young - guitar, Hal Brim - banjo, Pat Hughes - bass, Carl Imes - mandolin, Derek Cathey - guitar. The band is based in Coweta County and has been entertaining folks in the Southeast for more than 12 years. With a repertoire of traditional bluegrass, gospel, newgrass, and originals, they make everyone feel welcome. You might hear a modern worship song “grassified” or a Bill Monroe or Celtic fiddle tune. Newnan/Sharpsburg is their home base and they are delighted to announce an event in the basement of the Redneck Gourmet, on the square in Newnan. This venue has a down home, folky ambience and will allow the listeners to be up close and personal and interact with the band. Join the Linecreek Bluegrass Band on Saturday, July 9th at 7pm. Come early and grab a bite to eat in the restaurant upstairs.

News about some of our local musicians … DOUG KEES … Voted Best Musician in Coweta County. Look for his shows with Michelle Malone. Go to Michelle Malone’s website for tickets and dates. Find Doug’s live videos on Facebook and visit www.dougkees.com official website Doug has a new album release titled ‘ELEVEN.’ You can get your copy of the CD now by going to Doug’s website! A number of singles from the new CD have been added to multiple Spotify playlists. Also check out the album Roots & Boughs (acoustic guitar instrumentals) on his website. _______________ _________________

LEONARD WASHINGTON on Facebook, Instagram and Reverbnation _______________ _________________

MARY CLAIRE MARTIN - find her on Facebook and on her website at www.marymartinmusic.com where her upcoming events will be listed. Mary was classically trained on piano as a child and as a teenager took up the electric guitar and never looked back! _______________ _________________

LEROGIE - find him on Facebook and on Reverbnation at www.reverbnation.com/Lerogiemusic Hear him next at Mad Mexican 7/6 at 6pm Twisted Taco 7/7 at 3:30pm 7/06 … Mad Mexican at 6pm 7/07 … Twisted Taco at 3:30pm 7/23 … Abide Brewing Co. at 2pm Check Lerogie’s Facebook page for complete list. _______________ _________________

HEYDREAMER (Melody Kiser) https://heydreamer.com on Facebook at facebook.com/heydreameratl _______________ _________________

CALLISTA CLARK Callista is from Zebulon, GA, started singing and playing in church, has created a huge following while recording her videos on YouTube, and has become quite a songwriter! She’s under the Big Machine label and the new EP really showcases her amazing talent. She’s playing shows all over the country including the Grand Old Opry, so follow her on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. _______________ _________________

KRIS YOUMANS BAND Reader’s Choice Newnan Coweta Magazine Best Band 2020 & 2021 www.krisyoumansband.com Recording new album at Southside Tracks Studio. Upcoming shows … 7/08 … SummerGrove Golf Club 7/15 … Groovin on the Green - Ashley Park 6-8pm _______________ _________________

SWEET GRASS SALLY One of Newnan’s most popular bands. We love Tim and the guys and you can find them on Facebook and Instagram. _______________ _________________

DOUBLE GRANITE BAND Playing Classic Rock from the 60s, 70s & 80s. Available for your next event or private party! Find them on Facebook & www.doublegraniteband.com _______________ _________________

JEANINE DUKE Upcoming shows … 7/14 … Big Joe’s 6-9pm 7/21 … The Cellar 6-9pm 7/29 … SummerGrove 7-10pm Every Sunday at Big Shots 12:30pm _______________________________ ________ _______________________

7/07 … Mary Martin 6pm 7/14 … Logan Winkles 7/15 … John Carey & friends 7/16 … Men of SAB 7/21 … Jeanine Duke 6pm 7/23 … Chuck & Nick 7/28 … Jackie Green 7/29 … Women of SAB 7/30 … Albert White Band _____________

MAIN STREET NEWNAN Summer NewnaNights Greenville Street Park from 6-9 pm and features family friendly live music, vendors and food trucks. 7/14 … John Hensley and Liberty Road … *July 14th @ 6pm John Hensley & Liberty Road featuring the talents of Patrick Thompson, Josh Smith, Josh Ryden and John’s soulful country vocals ! Don’t miss this great show @ Greenville Street Park. 8/11 … Mary Martin mainstreetnewnan.com _____________

HALF SHELL OYSTER BAR & HOTDOG SHOP 1690 Hwy 34 E, Newnan 770.502.9911

OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN on the Square, Fayetteville Marvelous Marvin Presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside - 8:30pm You’ll hear the best local and regional blues! 7/09 … Red Sugar Blues 7/16 … Johnny Burgin 7/23 … The Trouble Tones 7/30 … Red Sugar Blues _____________

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB 335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan | 770.251.1800 Friday Night Dinner & Music 7/08 … Kris Youmans Band 7/15 … The Dreamers 7/22 … Southside Band 7/29 … Jeanine Duke 8/05 … Pete & Pete Band _____________

JAZZ IN THE PARK Greenville Street Park, Newnan 7/08 … Robin Latimore 7:30pm. Free event, bring a blanket, baskets and drink choice. Food Trucks on site. _____________

HIGHLAND BAKERY IN THE AVENUES Peachtree City

7/29 … Mary Martin 6pm _____________

Specials on appetizers and beer on Thursdays along with great music! _____________

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. _____________

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Jeanine Duke at Big Joe’s July 14, The Cellar July 21, SummerGrove July 29 and Big Shots every Sunday

John Hensley & Liberty Road featuring the talents of Patrick Thompson, Josh Smith, Josh Ryden and John’s soulful country vocals ! HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC 120 Longstreet Ave., Turin

THE ALAMO 19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770.683.2526

Music every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month starting at 6:30pm Gospel, Bluegrass & Country

Call ahead for events, dates and times.

7/16 … Glory Quartet, Bruce Weeks Family, & Troublesome CreAK _____________

ABIDE BREWING CO. 110 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan

7/08 … Daniel Toole 6 p.m. 7/30 … John Hensley w/ Patrick Thompson 8/19 … John Hensley w/ Patrick Thompson _____________

BIG SHOTS KITCHEN & BAR 102 B Guthrie Way, PTC 770.629.5591 Jeanine Duke Every Sunday 12:30-3pm _____________

LINE CREEK BREWING CO. 150 Huddleston Rd., PTC 7/08 … Mary Martin 1pm _____________

LINE CREEK BUS BARN 300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville 770.731.1641 7/08 … Pete Fodero

7/09 … Brian Rivers

7/15 … Mary Martin

7/16 … Jason Bowen

7/17 … Butch Watson

7/29 … Southside Band 7/30 … Cowboy Noyz 8/06 … Peter Fodero _____________

RPM FULL SERVICE 15 Jackson Street, Newnan 770.683.1414 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 8:30pm _____________

Open Mic NIght Every Sunday, 6 to 9pm _____________

WARM SPRINGS VINEYARD & WINERY 7227 Roosevelt Way, Warm Springs, GA 31830 7/23 … Thomas Tillman 6pm _____________

BIG JOE’S 1329 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan 770.683.2790 7/07 … Daniel Toole 6pm 7/14 … Jeanine Duke 6pm _____________

BRICKHOUSE GRILLE & TAVERN - NEWNAN 80 Newnan Station, Newnan 770.683.2790 Check Brickhouse’s Facebook page for details. Live Music Sundays 2pm Bike NIght Wednesdays with free food & live music. _____________

GROOVIN ON THE GREEN Ashley Park, Newnan Friday Nights 6-8pm throughout the summer @ Ashley Park! Family activities, Live Music, Bring your chairs, grab dinner to go from one of the local restaurants in Ashley Park. Face painting, caricature artist, balloons. 7/08 … John Hensley 7/15 … Kris Youmans Band 7/22 … Matt Moskal _____________

Troublesome CreAK July 16 at Turin’s Hollonville Opry

NUTWOOD WINERY 1339 Upper Big Springs Road, LaGrange, GA 706.882.5296

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

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

7/08 … Second Time Around 7/09 … The Wyatt Band 7/15 … Quarter Mile Rendevous 7/16 … The Band 85 South 7/22 … Dirty Roots 7/23 … Flux 7/29 … Dueling Pianos 7/30 … Block Party

Join us every Thursday, Friday & Saturday when we feature a local performer at our Tasting Room. Starting around 6pm on Thursdays & Fridays and 2pm on Saturdays until we close at 10pm. Call to get up-to-date lineup for music. 7/09 … Daniel Toole 6pm 7/14 … Daniel Toole 6pm 7/28 … Daniel Toole 6pm _____________

COCHRAN MILL BREWING 27 Word St., Fairburn, GA

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MARKET DAY ON THE SQUARE PICKIN’ ON THE SQUARE The 1st Saturday of every month! (Around the Newnan Courthouse) Pickin On The Square starts around 10am and goes until 2pm and is for all ages and levels of play. Join in the fun by singing along or bring your acoustic instrument. Lots of networking for musicians going on during the performances.

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7/ 30 … Mary Martin 6pm _____________

HUNTER’S CANTINA Hogansville, GA 7/20 … Daniel Toole 6:30pm _____________

THE MAD MEXICAN 2 East Court Square, Newnan 770.683.9545 7/ 06 … Lerogie 7/09 … Kevin Wallace 7/13 … Joey Troup 7/15 … Zack Whitley 7/20 … Ellis Lowery 7/22 … John Hensley w/ Kevin Walker 7/23 … Larry Mills 7/27 … Chad Jernigan

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BRICKHOUSE LAGRANGE 141 Main St., LaGrange, GA 706.298.5485 Live Music every Friday & Saturday Night Food & Drink specials all week Thursday is Karaoke night _____________

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LOCATIONS

The Around Downtown

Local Theatre

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

Summer NewnaNights • July 14, 6-9 p.m. Monthly summer event series at Greenville Street Park during the months of June-August. Live music, food trucks, & fun! Market Day • August 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Market will feature over 50 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items. Market Day favorites include: fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc. _______________________________

24 1st Ave, Newnan • 770-683-6282 http://newnantheatre.org Camp Choppahead Murder Mystery and Dinner July 15 & 16 See what happens when you mix lovesick counselors, a puritan mayor, tempted slashers, someone’s grandfather, and a handful of unpredictable campers as they all struggle to survive an evening at Newnan Theatre Company’s CAMP CHOPPAHEAD. _______________________________

Movies Regal Cinemas Georgian 14 Ashley Park 237 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan 844.462.7342

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

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The Legacy Theatre The Legacy Theatre

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts

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

1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

The Wizard of Oz • July 5-31 We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. _______________________________

Elf The Musical • July 28-31 Presented by the Superintendent’s Theatre Art Resource with support from Patrons of the Centre. _______________________________

PASSPORTS ARE HERE! Start your in-person journey at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum where you can pick up a passport booklet for a $5 donation (active Newnan-Coweta Historical Society members receive a free booklet). NCHS members can also pick up their Passport at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Each visit earns you a stamp. Adventurers that complete the passport by the end of the summer can exchange their “stamps” at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum for a congratulatory prize!

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

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

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins Thursdays-Sundays, July 21-31 _______________________________

Hellfire Vampires & Deep Fryers September 24 at 7pm Contact Southern Arc Dance 770.683.3724 for more info _______________________________

74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com

NCHS Red Cross Blood Drive at Train Depot July 6, 1 to 6pm redcrossblood.org _______________________________ Coweta County Genealogical Society 8 Carmichael St., Newnan Wed. - Fri., 10 am to 4 pm Check Facebook for more info _______________________________

Coweta County Farmer’s Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Asa M. Powell Sr. Expo Center, 197 Temple Ave. Come out every Wednesday and Saturday to the Coweta County Farmer’s Market! ALL produce is grown by local farmers and artisans, showcasing their fruits, vegetables, homemade food items, and homegrown plants. Check Out www.explorecoweta.com for Calendar of Events _______________________________

The Carnegie Library

1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770.683.1347

Check out the calendar of virtual and in-person events: newnancarnegie.com _______________________________

Southside Theatre Guild

www.thenixoncentre.net 770.254.2787

Life is a stage. But the play is badly cast. Oscar Wilde

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Live Music Look for Kris Youman’s Local and Live Music column in this issue

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

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

Professional Sports MLB Baseball

ATLANTA BRAVES July 6, Wed., St. Louis Cardinals, 7:20 p.m. – BSS July 7, Thurs., St. Louis Cardinals, 7:20 pm – BSS July 8, Fri., Washington Nationals, 7:20 pm – BSSE July 9, Sat., Washington Nationals, 4:10 pm – BSSE July 10, Sun., Washington Nationals, 1:35 pm – BSSE July 11, Mon., N.Y. Mets, 7:20 pm – BSS July 12, Tues., N.Y. Mets, 7:20 pm – BSS July 13, Wed., N.Y. Mets, 12:20 pm – BSS July 14, Thurs., at Washington Nationals, 7:05 pm – BSSE July 15, Fri., at Washington Nationals, 7:05 pm – BSSE July 16, Sat., at Washington Nationals, 4:05 pm – BSSE July 17, Sun, at Washington Nationals, 1:35 pm – BSSE July 18-21, All-Star Game Break July 22, Fri., Anaheim Angels, 7:20 pm – BSSE July 23, Sat., Anaheim Angels, 7:20 pm – BSSE July 24, Sun., Anaheim Angels, 1:35 pm – BSSE July 25, Mon., at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 pm – BSS July 26, Tues., at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 pm – BSS July 27, Wed., at Philadelphia Phillies, 12:35 pm – BSS July 29, Fri., Arizona D-Backs, 7:20 pm – BSSE July 30, Sat., Arizona D-Backs, 7:20 pm – BSSE July 31, Sun., Arizona D-Backs, 1:35 pm – BSSE Aug. 2, Tues., Philadelphia Phillies, 7:20 pm – BSS Aug. 3, Wed., Philadelphia Phillies, 12:20 pm – BSS All Home Games played at Truist Park BSS – Bally Sports South • BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast _______________________________

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

Atlanta

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July 9, Sat., Austin, 7 pm – BSS July 13, Wed., Real Salt Lake, 7:30 pm – BSS July 17, Sun., Orlando City, 3 pm – ABC July 24, Sun., at LA Galaxy, 9:30 pm – FS1 July 30, Sat., at Chicago, 5 pm – BSS Aug. 6, Sat., Seattle Sounders, 3 pm – ABC All Home Games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium BSS – Bally Sports South • FS1 – Fox Sports One _______________________________

WNBA Basketball

ATLANTA DREAM

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

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July 6, Wed., Washington Mystics, 8 pm – BSS July 12, Tues., at Chicago Sky, 8 pm – BSSE July 15, Fri., Connecticut Sun, 7:30 pm – BSS July 17, Sun., at Phoenix Mercury, 6 pm – BSSE July 19, Tues., at Las Vegas Aces, 10 pm – BSSE July 21, Thurs., at Los Angeles Sparks, 3:30 pm – BSSE July 24, Sun., at Seattle Storm, 6 pm – BSSE July 28, Thurs., Minnesota Lynx, 7 pm – BSS July 30, Sat., Dallas Wings, 7:30 pm – BSS Aug. 3, Wed., Indiana Fever, 7 pm – BSSE All Home Games played at Gateway Center Arena BSS – Bally Sports South • BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast _______________________________

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Saturday, August 13th at

Newnan’s Historic Train Depot for our annual

Beer, Bourbon & Wine Tasting Event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coweta County. The evening starts at 5 p.m. and will be filled with good drinks, better friends, and a full Silent Auction! The event will feature tastings of some of the finest offerings of Beer, Bourbon, and Wine. The Silent Auction will feature items and experiences for everyone to enjoy. Come share a drink (or two) with some old friends, or maybe make a couple new ones. Make sure to browse our Sponsorship Opportunities to become more involved and advertise your business or organization to hundreds of Coweta County citizens.

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Outdoors

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

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

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

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Hike and Paddle: Saturday, July 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the Friends of Chattahoochee Bend for a fun-filled day of hiking and paddling. Hike the 5.5 mile river trail to the north end of the park, where you will stop for a quick break and then paddle down the river to the Day Use area boat ramp. Bring your own kayak or rent one at the park. Meet at the Visitor Center to sign waivers by 8am. $20-$40. $5 parking. _______________________________ ________ _______________________

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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. More about Jonathan can be found by visiting http://filmproductionlaw.com/)

In Theaters: Thor: Love and Thunder (July 8, 2022) – Following an advanced screening last month, Atlanta critics were largely mixed on this one. Oscar-winning writer and director Taika Waititi returns to the MCU after having shepherded “Thor: Ragnarok” to Herculean success in 2017. This time around, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is called out of retirement to batter Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale). As he gets in shape, he assembles a team that includes his pal Krog (voiced by Waititi) and his ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who happens to wield the magical hammer the Mjolnir capably. Where the Crawdads Sing (July 15, 2022) - This is an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Delia Owens. Kya Clark (Daisy EdgarJones) is a town oddity, having been abandoned by her family and left to raise herself in the marshlands of the Deep South in the 1950s. When a popular young teen is found murdered, his link to Kya makes her the number one suspect. Nope (July 22) - Jordan Peele (the directing auteur responsible for the Oscar-winning “Get Out” and the terrific “Us”) returns with this horror-science fiction ode. From what could be gleaned by the film’s first two trailers, siblings OJ and Emerald Haywood (played by Keke Palmer and Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya) make a startling, possibly extraterrestrial discovery. They employ a washedup filmmaker (played by Michael Wincott) to document everything. As Peele continues his provocative and successful filmmaking journey, one reminiscent of M. Night Shyamalan, one wonders if the otherworldly “Nope” will be his “Signs.”

Theatrical Teasers:

“Loot” is a sitcom with dramatic elements, and creators Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang (see “Parks and Recreation”) can’t decide on a tone. Rudolph is undoubtedly up to the challenge and shows us how effective she can be in one particular episode where her character appears on the popular YouTube series, the Hot Ones. This unrelenting and ruthless sequence is a series highlight.

Sniper: The White Raven - (limited theatrical and video on demand) - This “ripped-from-headlines” action drama centers on the Russo-Ukrainian War. After losing his family, Mykola (Aldoshyn Pavlo), a Ukrainian physics teacher, turns to the gun for revenge. Rising to the ranks of an elite sniper, Mykola targets a Russian sniper in a personal mission that could impact the overall conflict. Although bearing the “Sniper” title, “The White Raven” does not appear to be part of that series that began in 1993 and starred Tom Berenger.

The Terminal List - l Fix Rating 6/10 (streaming now) - This show is an adaptation of a novel by Jack Carr. Amazon successfully covered similar ground with “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.” But “The Terminal List” is destined to follow a similar path to the violent and dour Clancy adaptation “Without Remorse.”

Arthouse Corner:

And in keeping with that revenge tale (which, in full disclosure, I kinda liked), “The Terminal List” centers on a Navy SEAL seeking payback in the wake of a mission gone wrong. Episode one ends with a shocking action sequence that sets the severe tone of this Clancy adjacent series with “Jurassic World” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt in the lead.

18 1/2 - l Fix Rating 7/10. “18 1/2” takes place in an alternate 1974. The Watergate scandal is raging. A White House transcriptionist named Connie (“Reacher’s” Willa Fitzgerald) discovers a copy of the infamous 18-and-a-half-minute gap in the Nixon tapes. Knowing that the recording is significant, Connie contacts journalist Paul (“First Cow” star John Magaro) in hopes of getting the word out without revealing her identity. Connie “borrows” the tape for the weekend, planning on returning it to her job on Monday. The two decide to rent a room at a local vacation hotel and listen to the evidence together. Their best-laid plans are interrupted by several odd characters, including a busy-body hotel clerk (played with all thumbs by the always funny Richard Kind), a collection of hippies whose mind-expanding activities beckon Paul and Connie to join in, and a strange older couple who might be swingers. “18 1/2” is an unusual, topical film of interest to indie film fans and folks fascinated by an alternate view of a dark moment in American history.n _______________________________

Streaming Selects: The Bob’s Burgers Movie (July 12) - After completing its profitable theatrical run, which rang up more than $33 million worldwide, the Belchers bring their feature-length adventure to the small screen. The story has the restaurant placed in jeopardy when a water main break creates a giant sinkhole in front of their business. But while Bob and Linda reach their wit’s end, the kids seek to solve a mystery that might save the day. This movie is the film adaptation of the beloved television series.

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Stranger Things - Season 4: Part 2 (streaming now) - Part one of season 4 spent seven episodes (labeled “chapters”) setting up a big showdown with Vecna, the newest denizen of the upside-down world. Part two is just two chapters, both running feature-length. Can Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) regain her abilities and fend off the evil Vecna? And will Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Hopper (David Harbour) escape Russia to return to Hawkins and help the cause?

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Loot - l NO Fix Rating 5/10 (New episodes streaming weekly) - Saturday Night Live alum Maya Rudolph leads this uneven series about Molly Novak, the wife of a billionaire named John (played by Adam Scott). When Molly and John divorce, she becomes one of the world’s wealthiest persons. At the same time, Molly fumbles through her next act, struggling to figure out what to do with her newly minted financial and personal freedom and her yacht full of cash.

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Sarah Jacobs selected as finalist for Coweta Economic Development Leadership Position

From Special Reports The Coweta County Development Authority and Development Authority of Coweta County have selected a finalist for the economic development organization’s next president. Sarah Jacobs, an experienced professional in the industry, has been chosen as the leading candidate for the position. The announcement was made June 30 by John Daviston, chair of the authorities and owner of McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan. Jacobs is currently serving as Spire Energy’s manager, economic development in St. Louis, Missouri, a position she has held since 2018. Spire is a 160-year-old utility company that serves Sarah Jacobs 1.7 million homes and businesses across Alabama, Mississippi, and Missouri. “Sarah will bring a wealth of economic development experience to Coweta,” according to Daviston. “She has worked major economic development projects as well as small and medium size ventures. The board was impressed with her existing industries initiatives in her previous roles as well as the approaches she has taken to target companies for expansion opportunities. She has the marketing background and drive to build upon the foundation that has been put in place for the past 10 years or so.” Prior to Spire, Jacobs served as the director,

economic development for the St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce in Missouri. In that capacity, she led a team from 2016-2018 to attract over $770 million in new investments for the region plus 1,000 new jobs. Jacobs is a graduate of Maryville University in Missouri where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degree. “Early in the executive search process, we took the time to listen to our stakeholders in the community and at the regional and state levels to learn about the skill sets and character traits they felt were important for our new president,” Daviston said. “Experience, negotiation talents, strategic thinking, strong collaboration and relationship building skills, and marketing expertise where key phrases we heard. Sarah has these abilities and more. I look forward to working with her.” Jacobs has been extremely active during her career, serving as a board member and executive committee member of the Hawthorn Foundation; board member and executive committee member of the Economic Development Council of St. Charles County; Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County board member; Southern Economic Development Council; Missouri Economic Development Council; State Technical College Foundation board member; St. Louis School Business Partnership board member; Missouri Chamber of Commerce – Leadership Missouri, Class of 2019; St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, advisory board member; Alliance STL, advisory board member; and Southern Gas Association Leadership Section Committee member.

“Georgia is one of the most business-friendly markets for economic development in the country,” says Jacobs. “I look forward to working with the current team members and board to strategize about how we can build upon the successes of the past to grow the tax base and provide additional solid employment opportunities in Coweta County. My husband and I are excited about becoming a

part of the community.” Jacobs’ husband Matt is Head of Business Operations for American AgCredit. They have one daughter, Jordan. Jacobs will be voted upon by the authorities after a required 14-day waiting period as specified in Georgia law for public agencies. Her first day in the position is scheduled for August 1.

Lauren Odom accepts new role with Metro Atlanta From Staff Reports Lauren Odom has accepted the position of Director of Institutional Giving for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Odom will move into the new position with the BGCMA’s Resource Development Department at the conclusion of this summer’s program here locally. She currently is the Senior Executive Director for the Newnan/Coweta and Howard Warner Boys & Girls Clubs. Lauren Odom In a letter to the Coweta County Board of Directors on Tuesday (June 28), Odom writes that she is delighted to remain within the umbrella of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro

Atlanta. She has spent 10 years working with the Coweta clubs. “I am excited to stay within the (BGCMA) and grateful for the opportunity to grow, hone my skills in fundraising and work with each of the Clubs in Metro Atlanta in a new capacity,” she said. “I have enjoyed my time serving the youth in Coweta County and appreciate having had the opportunity to work with (Board of Directors). Thank you for the support, guidance, and encouragement you all have provided me during my time in Coweta County.” Also in the letter, Odom writes about many of the activities that she directs that are taking place this summer with the Coweta Boys and Girls Clubs. “After all that we’ve been through over the last two years, this summer has been nothing short of amazing for the members.”

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Downtown shops stay open later to encourage visitors to come visit downtown Senoia. Held every third Friday of the month, come enjoy entertainment, food and extra shopping time! enjoysenoia.com for more information. _______________________________

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Senoia Area Blood Drive on August 1st at the Senoia United Methodist Church, 229 Bridge St., 1 to 5pm. This blood drive is co-sponsored by the church and the Optimist Club of Senoia. Make an appointment either by signing up online https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/ find-drive or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). _______________________________

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Grants from Alan Jackson concert fund support Newnan Housing Authority, One Roof Disaster relief funds donated to the Coweta Community Foundation following last year’s tornado continue to have an impact locally. Proceeds from Alan Jackson’s “Where I Come From” Tornado Relief Concert fund were recently awarded in the form of Long-Term Recovery Grants to the Newnan Housing Authority and One Roof Ecumenical Alliance Outreach. The Newnan Housing Authority received $25,000, which will help pay expenses associated with the movie trailers that were moved onto NHA property to house displaced residents in the wake of the tornado. One Roof received $9,100, which will be used to provide counseling to those affected by the tornado.

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“We are happy to fulfill another directed grant from the Alan Jackson Team,” said CCF Executive Director Kristin Webb. “Both the Housing Authority and One Roof have stepped up to serve many local residents who were affected by the tornado, and the needs continue.”

Coweta Community Foundation Board Members Doug Kolbenschlag, left, and Olivia Waters, right, present Khristian Ralls of the Newnan Housing Authority with a Long-Term Recovery Grant from CCF.

Since the tornado, more than $1 million, directly impacting more than 1,500 individuals, has been awarded by CCF in grants to organizations and schools, individual grants, donor-advised funds and case management. The Coweta Community Foundation’s mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life by encouraging philanthropic interaction to provide a catalyst to help focus local philanthropy on the community’s ever-changing needs. As a Foundation, it manages individual gifts and bequests that enhance and support the quality of life in Coweta County. For more information, please visit cowetafoundation.org.

Did you know there are FREE grief services offered monthly to children/teens in our community and surrounding areas?

Kate’s Club in partnership with Abby’s Angels, create healing communities through recreational and therapeutic group programs, education, and advocacy. Kate’s Club offers a safe and welcoming environment where one can spend time with others their age who have similar grief experiences. Please share with anyone who has a child that can benefit from these safe and supportive meetings in Newnan. Monthly / Sunday 4-6 pm For more information katesclub.org, heather.cohen@katesclub.org or 3sisters@abbysangelsfoundation.org.

Coweta Community Foundation Board Members Doug Kolbenschlag, left, and Olivia Waters, right, present Ann Kerlin of One Roof with a Long-Term Recovery Grant from CCF.

Congratulations! Each year, after the chosen graduating seniors have been awarded scholarships, there is one more very special recognition to give. Newnan Crossing Elementary 4th grade teachers assist us by choosing a student who possess qualities like Abby’s.

This is the Abby Bacho Memorial Eagle Award.

We are deeply honored and grateful to share McKenzie Holcombe was presented with a special Abby’s Angels bracelet and plaque during the 4th grade awards ceremony. Her teachers shared that McKenzie is never without a smile when she comes to class and is always helpful and caring. She is a true friend and has a way of making others feel better. Thank you NCES administration and faculty for this meaningful time. Thank you for helping us celebrate a child who has a kind and special spirit at the end of every school year. Keep shining your light bright McKenzie! Psalm 91:11

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Millie Coggin Patient Assist Trust Fund Established at Coweta Samaritan Clinic

The Coweta Samaritan Clinic is pleased to announce a long-term gift to expand its Patient Assist Program through the establishment of the Millie Coggin Patient Assist Trust Fund. reated in honor of Coweta County resident, Mrs. Millie Coggin, the fund will provide non-medical financial support to Coweta Samaritan Clinic patients in times of extraordinary need. Support such as assistance in accessing running water or heat can make a critical difference in a patient’s health and recovery from illness or injury. “I had given a great deal of thought to two issues that are very important to me,” said Millie’s husband, Bob Coggin, who established the fund in her honor. “One of those issues involved finding a way for Millie and me to become long-term supporters of the Clinic’s Patient Assist Program,” said Coggin. “The other issue relates to me identifying a significant way to let Millie, our family, and our friends know how much I love her and appreciate the support she has given me during our 61 years of marriage. During a recent conversation with Amy Kelly (Social Work Case Manager) about our interest, it occurred to me that I could leverage this issue to achieve both of my objectives.” The Coweta Samaritan Clinic, which began caring for patients in October 2011, provides free healthcare to uninsured adult residents of Coweta County. In addition to medical services, patients also receive support from Amy Kelly, LCSW, ACM, thanks to community partner Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Kelly works to identify psychosocial needs that affect patients’ health and wellbeing, and then connects them with appropriate community resources that meet specific needs outside of healthcare. “We are so fortunate to work with many community partners who help us ensure our patients’ needs are met,” said Kelly. “There are instances, however, when we need to help a patient get through a uniquely challenging time (such as the recent high temperatures we’ve experienced by providing an air conditioning unit). Our Patient Assist Program is a safety net that simply does not exist for many of our patients. It is an important extension of care for the population we serve. The establishment of the Millie Coggin Patient Assist Trust Fund gives us a sustainable way to provide non-medical support for patients as critical needs emerge in the future.” Clinic founder, Chairman, and volunteer Medical Director, Kay Crosby, M.D. recently spoke about the Fund and the Coggin family’s impact throughout the Clinic’s nearly twelve years of operation.

“When I think of ‘Good Samaritans,’ I immediately think of Millie and Bob Coggin,” said Crosby. “They have been incredible supporters since the Clinic was simply an idea,” said Crosby. “From serving on our Board, to volunteering with various committees and events; and always being willing to provide guidance,

Amy Kelly, Dr. Kay Crosby, Bob Coggin, Millie Coggin, Cindy Coggin, Jeff Coggin, Kelly Hines feedback, and counsel; they have been invested in our mission from day one. We are deeply honored and humbled that they are entrusting us with this Fund. As the parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves, Bob and Millie most certainly set an example for all of us in doing just that.” The Coweta Samaritan Clinic is funded nearly entirely through private donations. Including in-kind expenses for donated volunteer time, services, and patient assistance program medications, more than 95% of Clinic expenses support direct patient care. Since its inception, the Clinic has served roughly 2,200 Coweta County residents through more than 27,000 patient visits. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clinic never stopped serving its patients, offering telemedicine patient care options, designated times to pick up medications and supplies, and helping patients navigate COVID-related challenges such as job loss. When the EF4 tornado hit Coweta County in March 2021, the Clinic also ensured that approximately 90 Clinic patients who were in the tornado’s path were safe, had the medications and supplies they needed, and were connected to appropriate resources to recover and rebuild if their homes were damaged. Contributions may be made to support the Millie Coggin Patient Assist Fund by mailing a check to Coweta Samaritan Clinic, PO Box 963, Newnan, GA 30264 (noting the fund in the memo line) or by visiting www. cowetasamaritanclinic.org and selecting the fund as the gift designation.

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The month of July, Independence Day, aka July the 4th and my sister’s birthday. Things are heating up weatherwise at last. I truly thought I would end up freezing to death. As Market Day is taking off to a good start this summer, I love to speak with all the many vendors as I can learn so much about honey, honey bees, goats and homemade soap and other things. Last month I had the fun experience and honor of meeting two sisters from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They were indeed most uplifting and positive as their inner light shone brightly through their bright smiles.

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I could truly feel their positive energy and strong vibrations from all the way across the street. We of course had a nice chat, pictures were taken and sweet memories were made that day. What a joy they both were. Another person I had the pleasure of meeting on the corner across from “Let Them Eat Toffee” last month was Jacob Joiner, a guitar player and this young man is indeed good. Jacob has been practicing playing guitar for four years. Jacob enjoys coming to the same spot on the corner on Fridays from 5-9 p.m. I would love to see more people take advantage of the Courthouse Square in this manner. I would love to see people playing music, painting, taking pictures of everything. This town is so very blessed to have such a wonderful courthouse square. I love this town more and more every day and all the kind and loving people I embrace everywhere I go. Would it not be an amazing sight if each Sunday afternoon a church choir was singing on every corner of the square? Maybe we could bring back the ice cream socials of the past right there on the Courthouse Square. I am truly experiencing an increase in my daily happiness due to my spiritual journey of these past nine years. Little did I know that by coming to this state and town I would enter Heaven on earth.

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I have experienced and learned firsthand about the power of spoken blessings right here in this amazing spirit-filled town. I experience “church” every day when I am sitting on the courthouse square or just conversing with someone. This brings me to my Book of the Month titled “The Power of Spoken Blessings” by Bill Gothard. This small but powerful book is well worth reading. We can truly simply speak blessings upon people as they hurry past us. It truly is a blessing for those receiving such a blessing and for the one doing the blessing. It is indeed a double blessing in that manner. A practice I started last month, experience this book for yourself. Until next time, Peace, love and much respect, Mr. Personality n _______________________________

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The real estate market is changing. We are seeing a significant shift in the market as the number of active listings increase and buyer demand slows down. Keep in mind, this is a gradual change and not a sudden and dramatic change. I have seen the number of active listings in Coweta County go from around 140-150 when I check every morning to around 250-300 recently. We have also noticed that the number of buyers in the marketplace has decreased. Prices are staying strong, but the showing traffic and the volume of offers are not what they once were. As recently as this year I would receive 20 + offers on a property but those days seem to be gone. A significant reason for this sudden change is the increase in rates. In late June, mortgage rates rose above six percent. The Federal Reserve announced a large ¾ percent raise of interest rates in June. The Federal Reserve has also stated that they expect to raise the rates several times this year and next to combat rising inflation in our country. All this seems to have cooled real estate buyer activity. As mortgage rates rise, a mortgage payment becomes higher and higher. An article I read recently from Lawrence Yun, from the National Association of Realtors, stated that the payment on a $300,000 mortgage went from $1,265 in December of 2021 to over $1,800 in June of 2022 because of the mortgage rate increase. This is pricing many buyers out of the market. Another reason buyers are leaving the market is how competitive the market is. I wrote about this in a recent article as we are seeing home buying fatigue. Some buyers are tired of losing multiple offer situations over and over. We are seeing large institutional cash investors frequently out bid occupant buyers obtaining a mortgage. Many buyers are simply waiting for the market to cool down. In fact, this “cool down” could be a good thing for the real estate market and economy in the long run. Jerome Powell, the chairman for the Federal Reserve, has stated that the housing market needs a “reset,” particularly for young homebuyers. Prices have kept increasing despite an increase in listings and a decrease in buyer traffic. It is still a seller’s market in Coweta County, just not as strong as it once was. While the market is shifting, I do not think prices will cool down as quickly as many buyers hope they will. Jess Barron is an Associate Broker with Lindseys, Inc. Realtors and former President of the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors. ■

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A brief history of the bikini When Brian Hyland released his hit song Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini in June 1960, the concept of the bikini swimsuit was relatively new. A stark contrast from modern society, his lyrics depict the newness and discomfort of women trying out the latest fashion — “She was afraid to come out of the locker. She was as nervous as she could be. She was afraid to come out of the locker. She was afraid that somebody would see.” The invention of the bikini in the 1940s was seen as incredibly scandalous as the idea of a women’s visible navel was thought to be shocking. While 20th-century women were hesitant to embrace the idea of wearing such limited clothing in public, the history of women’s swimwear reveals a surprising past. Before the 18th century, the concept of a bathing suit or swimwear was non-existent, making it relatively common for people to swim either in their underwear or completely nude. With the rise of travel technology and particularly, the advent of the railroad making travel to beaches more possible, the need for more modest swimwear arose. The bathing gown became popular considering the rise in popularity of “sea bathing.” The bathing gown was a long shift-style dress fitted with lead weights at the hem to ensure the gown did not rise improperly while immersing in the water. In the early 19th century, sun-bathing and swimming became more of a popular leisure activity rather than a health-related activity creating a need for change in style. Women’s swimwear became tighter and more form-fitting than the bathing gown; however, modesty and proper behavior remained the forefront of design. During this time, bathing suits often consisted of a bathing dress plus drawers and stockings made of wool, linen, cotton. These fabrics were not conducive for hot weather, and the fabrics would Bathing Dresses - An advertisement for bathing dressbecome too heavy for women to even engage in es published in the 1860s by Godey’s Lady’s Book swimming activities. shows the popular women’s swimwear of the time. The bathing suit continued to alter in appearance throughout the 1900s and experienced a drastic change when women were first permitted to swim competitively on the world stage. Annette Kellerman from Australia revolutionized social attitudes toward swimming when she wore a tight-fitting swimsuit that showed off the lower half of her legs to perform in front of the British Royal Family in 1905. She faced accusations of violating modesty standards inspiring her to sew black stockings onto her existing swimsuit. When competing in Boston in 1907, Kellerman again was accused of indecent exposure and arrested for wearing a one-piece suit that showed off her arms and legs; however, a judge agreed with her stance that heavy, ill-fitting swimwear was not a practical garment for swimming. While her highly publicized incident caused some change in public perception, it also caused other organizations, government departments, and police to more so enforce strict swimwear policies. After Kellerman’s public incident, women’s Annette Kellerman is shown in her infamous one- swimwear began to change drastically and quickly. In the 1910s, bathing suits started showing more skin piece suit circa 1900. with “v” or “u” shaped necklines and skirt bottoms. After the invention of lastex yarn in 1931 which revolutionized swimwear, wool swimwear was replaced by the more practical fabric that kept its shape in and out of water. The two-piece swimwear concept started in Europe in the 1930s with women wearing halter tops and shorts that showed a sliver of the midriff. In the 1940s, a shortage of resources during World War II caused the government to call for a ten percent reduction in fabric content for women’s swimwear and modest two-piece suits made their appearance in the United States. In 1946, two competing French designers, Jacques Heim and Louis Réard, designed and introduced prototypes of the bikini. Jacques Heim marketed his suit as the “Atom” publicized as the “world’s smallest bathing suit.” However, it was Réard’s bikini, named after the Bikini Atoll Island which months before the swimwear’s introduction was the site of the first nuclear bomb test, that gained the most popularity and became the namesake of the new style.

Prohibited Bathing Suit - Two women are escorted off the beach by a policewoman in Chicago circa 1922 for violating public decency laws. Réard debuted his design of a bra top with a triangle bottom on July 5 with Micheline Bernardini modeling the two-piece. The swimwear was met with controversy and inspired bans from public wear in some countries; however, the design started gaining in popularity. In the 1950s and 1960s, the emphasis on liberation made the bikini a mainstay in Europe and brought the bikini to the United States. After Bridget Bardot wore a bikini in the 1952 French film Manina, The Girl in the Bikini, the bikini started to gain in popularity. Now immortalized through songs, film and media, and pop culture, the popularity of the bikini continued to grow and is now a staple in mainstream society. Newnan-native, Emily Kimbell is the director of the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society and McRitchieHollis Museum. Emily is currently finishing her doctoral studies at Georgia State University, where she also teaches English Composition courses and is an active member of her community often seen on stage in local theatre productions and writing for local media outlets. n

First Bikini - Micheline Bernardini models the first bikini at the Piscine Molitor in Paris on July 4, 1946 - a date now known as National Bikini Day.

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July July 7, THURSDAY ■ Magician Doc Dixon at Madras Park Community Center $5 and space is limited to 50. You must register to attend. secure.rec1.com/GA/coweta-county-ga/catalog Find out more about Doc Dixon here: www.docdixon.com July 8, FRIDAY

■ Groovin’ on the Green at Ashley Park, 6 to 8pm. next to DSW Friday nights throughout the summer! • 7/8 John Hensley, balloon twister, + caricature artist • 7/15 Kris Youmans Band, face painter, + caricature artist • 7/22 Matt Moskal, balloon twister, + caricature artist Bring your chairs + grab dinner to-go and groove all night long! Complimentary. No tickets are required. Bring your chairs + grab dinner to-go and groove all night long! Complimentary. No tickets are required. ■ Jazz in the Park Fridays at 7:30pm at Greenville Street Park. Free events. www.cityofnewnan.org • July 8 Robin Latimore July 9, SATURDAY ■ Coweta Community Food Pantry’s Back to School Backpack Giveaway and Cookout 11am to 1pm at One Roof at 253 and 255 Temple Avenue for free lunch and our stuffed backpack giveaway. Children must be present to receive on. Our store is also having a half price sale, so it’s a good day to shop, too! If you want to donate toward the cause, email us or call 770-683-7705.

■ N.I.T.W.I.T.S. Improv Workshops 2 to 5pm FREE Improv Workshops at NTC on Saturdays in July. Learn the basic skills of improv and how to translate them to a live performance, along with keys to navigating an interactive audience and the differences between an improv troupe, an improv game, and an improv show. 18 and older. Lenton Lees lentonlees@gmail.com ■ Downtown Hogansville Farmers Market 9am to 2pm at Askew Park, across from the Royal Theater! There will be local produce, baked good, makers, and more! July 11, MONDAY

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