The PAPER July 2023

Coweta County Fair fast approaching; more than just rides and flavors

By BILL HAMMOND, Coweta County 4-H Extension Agent

Summer is in full swing, and anticipation is building as the 2023 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair draws near!

This is one of Coweta’s favorite annual events and is set for September 14th to 24th. Folks need to prepare themselves for 11 days worth of unforgettable experiences filled with thrills, delectable food, captivating music, and boundless excitement. But hold on tight because there’s so much more to this fair than meets the eye.

Did you know that the fair hosts a variety of engaging livestock shows and competitions for all ages to participate in? Whether you’re a child or an adult, you’ll find a contest tailored just for you.

Let your inner Lumberjack or Lumberjill emerge in nail driving, crosscut, pulpwood toss, and pole climbing events, competing for the coveted Lumberjack/Lumberjill of the Year trophy and additional prize money.

Young ones in Pre-K through 7th grade can showcase their artistic flair in the Gingerbread House Decorating contest, provided with all the necessary supplies to create their most beautiful masterpiece in just thirty minutes. The winning gingerbread houses will be proudly displayed at the fair for all to admire.

Celebrate your happiest birthday by participating in the Youth Creative Birthday Cake Decorating contest, where you’ll bring your own baked cake and frosting supplies and transform them into a creatively designed birthday cake within an hour. Judges will evaluate your cake based on design, technique, appearance, and use of materials.

For school-age children up to seventh grade, the opportunity to decorate a Cookie Bouquet awaits, with supplies provided for them to craft a tasty bouquet to showcase. Youth have thirty minutes to

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Everyone has a chance to win at the Fair with so many competitions offered.

COWETA COUNTY FAIR APPROACHES

bring their decorating skills to life without assistance from older siblings or parents.

Additionally, the fair features a wide range of exhibit categories for everyone to enter. Whether you’re an artist, a quilter, a sculptor, a baker, or a green thumb, there’s a category waiting for your talent to be displayed throughout the entire fair. Showcase your creativity in areas such as canned food, handicrafts, horticulture, crops, and more. Not only can you win prize money, but also the satisfaction of having your work admired by fellow fairgoers.

Let’s not forget about the animals! Witness or participate in the thrilling livestock shows featuring dairy cows, poultry, rabbits, horses, goats, and more. Be sure to catch the K-9 show or take a leisurely stroll through the animal exhibits, where you can admire an array of farm animals, from goats and sheep to ponies and cows, all on display thanks to the dedicated efforts of 4-H youth and volunteers.

At its heart, the Coweta County Fair symbolizes more than just exhilarating rides and tantalizing flavors. It stands as a cherished celebration of community, uniting neighbors and friends in honor of shared traditions and the creation of lasting memories. The laughter of children experiencing the fair for the first time intertwines with the nostalgia in the eyes of older generations, evoking fond memories of fairs past.

This time-honored agricultural fair showcases the talents, creativity, and diversity of our community. Whether you seek adventure, delectable food, or simply a chance to connect with your neighbors, mark your calendars and bring your loved ones along to immerse yourselves in this beloved tradition.

You can find more information about the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair at www.cowetacountyfair.net. Detailed instructions on how to enter the exhibits and contests will be made available by August so check the website for more information. Any questions, please reach out to the Coweta County Extension Office by dialing 770-254-2620.

The Classic Market & Wine Shoppe’s

BBQ & Zinfandel

Oh yes, BBQ & Zinfandel - the perfect combination of the smooth California red Zinfandel along with the right BBQ pork done on the smoker is just the perfect combination of pleasure, and a little bit of guilt too! Join us for a pulled pork sandwich and all the fixings, a flight of 3 different Zinfandel wines, plus a delicious peach cobbler also paired with a crisp, sweet wine. This night is sure to make you say … Forgive me … for I have ‘zinned’. All events are 6:30 p.m. They fill fast …

Saturdays, July 15, 22 & 29 • Wednesday, July 19 • Friday, July 28 $35 includes 4 (2 oz. each) pours of wine, pull-pork BBQ sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, and peach cobbler. RSVP: Must pay in advance. Call or come by!

Don’t miss out! Email the store at theclassicmarketsenoia@gmail.com to be added to the “first to know” list about future events.

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

Weekends are for skillfully training teen drivers! June class is complete and a success! There are a few open spots available for the October 14/15 course and will fill up fast! Go to www.tvoc.ws to register or email wgaines588@aol.com

Your Summer Concerts Source for Info, Tickets & more

Magic 98.1 is a sponsor of the Fred’s 2023 Summer Concert Series

Listen and win tickets on … Magic 98.1 & Magic981.com

H July 22 … CarPool (Cars Tribute) / Hyndesight (Pretenders Tribute)

H August 5 … Black Jacket Symphony / Saturday Night Fever

H August 18 … Clint Black

H August 19 … Interstellar Echoes: Pink Floyd Tribute

H September 3 … Gin Blossoms + Tonic + Fastball

H September 23 … Cheap Trick

Your Local Radio music

For your radio / digital advertising … contact William Barber 770.231.6807

Operation Round-Up awarded a grant to the organization to assist with the funding of oneon-one guides for veterans during fishing and wildlife observations The experiences offered by the organization provide compassion and healing to veterans suffering with disabilities and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Veterans Fishing Organization is a 501(c)(3) that provides local military combat veterans, including but not limited to those with physical disabilities and PTSD, with an opportunity for recreation and renewal through guided freshwater fishing and wildlife observation

Round

Notes from Perry Street

The Little Black Dress and I had just plopped down on the sofa for a little, as teens say now, “Netflix and Chill.”

The difference between that phrase and reality, at least in our situation, was we really were going to watch something on Netflix. And the “chill” involved a nice chardonnay.

Anyhow, I turn on/stream/upload/ whatever one does to get Netflix going. Instead of getting to my “home screen,” a message pops up. As near as I can recall, it is something along the lines that “this television” (being the one we are watching), does not appear to be part of the Home Network.

That gave me pause. I follow the online instructions and Netflix again tells me I am not part of the network. I again pause, thinking - this is my home, this is my television, this is my “Netflix.” Well, okay, all that is true except, apparently, the Netflix part.

I do what any guy in his sixties would do …

“Hey dad, what’s up?” The Eldest says after picking up my call.

“Netflix is telling me I am not part of the ‘home network.’ Oh … and why is the account in your name?” I responded.

“I just did that when we set it up,” he responded. I then proceed to point out that when he “set it up,” he was living at home when he wasn’t at college. He is now in Texas with a new wife. Basically, he took the Netflix account with him … BUT … I am the one paying for it.

Make sense? I mean it makes sense what happened, but I don’t think it makes sense that he gets to take our account, the one I am paying for, and just make it his own.

“Well, I will take photos of the screens so you can see what you all had saved and are watching when I get back,” Caleb, that would be the Eldest said. “Listen, love you, gotta go get ready.”

An aside, technology is pretty amazing, like how your son can essentially steal your Netflix account. Furthermore, he and I were having that conversation while I was in Newnan and he was at Fort Irwin in California, sitting on his tank getting ready for war games. Since he wouldn’t be back for three weeks or so, we bit the proverbial bullet and got a John and Corby Netflix account. Our very own. A clean slate so to speak. And that is exactly what I mean, because when we signed on, there was no “continue watching for John,” “because you watched …” “your saved shows” and so on. A clean slate, literally. Nothing showed up. How often do we get a clean slate? How often do we desperately wish for one? Take them when you can. They are a rare gift. It is July. The month we celebrate our nation’s independence. So between the hotdogs, hamburgers, cook outs, picnics and adults blowing off their fingers after one too many “watch this, hold my beer,” please take a moment to thank that someone you know who serves or did in our nation’s military.

They are the reason we have a 4th. And that goes for you too, Caleb. Until next time.

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wins the All Smiles Award. Trinity Christian School has students vote instead. Fourth-grader Joy Lander of Senoia felt the love because she knew her classmates were the ones who voted for her,

recipients bring a smiling attitude to school and we love hearing about the winners’ stories.” Dr. Mahaffey extended his congratulations to all the winners and encouraged local students to bring

Piedmont Newnan honors Jean Thomas for 60 years of service

From PNH Facebook Page

Please join us in honoring Jean Thomas for her unbelievable 60 years of dedication to Piedmont!

Starting as a nurse on June 17, 1963, Jean has become the longest-tenured employee in the entire Piedmont system. Her remarkable commitment has left a lasting impact on Piedmont and our community.

Being the most senior-tenured employee among our 37,000 staff members is an exceptional achievement. Jean truly embodies our mission of making a positive difference in every life we touch.

Thank you, Jean, for joining for a career that changes our community and staying for the people who make a difference!

September 14-24,

Music and

 Red Letters Radio Show with Andrah P’Lonas 5 to 6 a.m.

 JC Sports News Hour 7 to 8 a.m.

 RyanoRadio Penitentiary With Ryan O Neal News, Interviews & More 8 to10 a.m.

 Connecting The Kingdom with Debra Harris Tuesday Mornings 10 to 11 a.m. Sponsored By Newnan City Church

 Health, Happiness, and Harmony Hour with Dr. Louis Boynton Wednesday Mornings 10 to 11 a.m.

 Know Your Rights with Charles H. Cauble 2nd and 4th Thursday Mornings 10 to 11 a.m.

 Faith Works with Pastor Jimmy Ellison Friday Mornings 10 to 11 a.m.

Plus Other Great Local Radio Shows …

• Columbus River Dragons Hockey • Columbus Chatt A Hoots Baseball • Landmark Christian School Sports • SEC Network! New Local Shows Coming Soon & Home of the Best Classic Soft Rock Hits

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Coweta County 911/EMA announces creation of Logan’s Law Database

From Coweta County Press Release

Coweta County 911/Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority (GECA), announces the creation of Logan’s Law database, beginning July 1, 2023.

This feature will help 9-1-1 operators to alert first responders that there are individuals in the home who may have special needs.

“In an emergency, safety is always a primary concern,” said Michael Terrell, 911/EMA Director.

“We are encouraging all Coweta County residents to call and register your family member who may have a special need into our database.”

This feature helps Coweta County 911/EMA:

• Respond more compassionately once dispatched

• Identify any triggers that may be overwhelming to an individual

• Assist first responders in knowing who or what to look for

• Promote cost efficiency by providing the most appropriate response

• Reducing burden on law enforcement, public health and other safety resources

For more information or to fill out the form, please visit the 911 Department page on www.coweta.ga.us or contact them by dialing 770-254-5809.

The JOINTS

Everyone has their “go-to” place to eat. It might be with linen tablecloths and waiters in ties, or where you throw peanuts on the floor and carve your initials in the wooden tables. 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.

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

Apollo 2 Steaks … 770.667.4811 • 33 1/2 Broad St., Newnan

Authentic Philly cheesesteaks, cheesecake and more! apollossteaks.com

Cafe 1485 470.627.3043, 1485 GA 34 East, Newnan

Serving breakfast and lunch, this chef-driven restaurant reminds one of a diner … offering omelets, French toast, corned beef, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits. Shrimp Po-Boys, Cubanos, Hamburgers and more.

CC’s Wings … 770.252.2755 • 23 Franklin Road, Newnan

Do a pretty big take-out business. Usual flavors with fish and burgers on the menu as well.

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

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

Chylaca’s Mexican Restaurant & Grill … 770.252.6821

20 Bullsboro Dr., Newnan • 3154 E. Hwy. 34, Newnan …

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

Coweta Country Junction … 770.253.5999

1502 Hwy. 29 North, Newnan

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

Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen … 678-673-6644 • 98 Jackson St., 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.

Fabiano’s Pizzeria … 770.683.2683

19 North Court Square, Newnan

Very popular pizza joint. It’s their other items that really make a hitsoups, sandwiches, garlic knots and bowls of tater tots.

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.

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.

H.J. Wings & Things 770.755.6192, 485 Hwy 16 W, Newnan Great wings, excellent hamburgers and top of the line cheesesteaks - and you know how serious we are about our cheesesteaks. But other “things” to consider are their shrimp, fish, massive salads, sandwiches, wraps, and … okay, wings again.

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.

Hemrick’s Grocery, Deli & Cafe 770.253.6667

10 Franklin Road, Newnan • Open 24 hours. Charley’s Chicken and all the sides. A breakfast menu too. There’s Blimpie - America’s Sub Shop. Look fo Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies; Baja Fresh, Mexican Food; and an Uncle Maddio’s Pizza.

HomeStyle Kitchen & BBQ … 404-228-2887

400 Carlton Rd., Unit A, Palmetto

Soul Food and Barbecue. Grab and Go, Ready-to-Eat Meals.

Japaneck Frank Hibachi Cuisine

30 Main St., Suite C, Senoia • 678.621.4202

This joint is all about something different. Different foods, different cooking styles, sushi, hibachi … different. Think flat tops, shrimp, steak, salmon, grilled veggies, ginger sauce, the perfect fried rice and more ... japaneckfranksnenoia.com

JR’s BBQ 404.391.3846 • 191 Pine Road, Newnan He’s located on the side of the road in a little trailer. The smoker is outside. Just go ahead and stop for a BBQ sandwich and you will be hooked.

Lisa Créperies … 48 Main Street downtown Senoia Cafe: 770.727.9566 www.lisascreperie.com

Lisa’s Créperie has some amazing dessert crépes. But you’d be missing out if you didn’t try their breakfast and lunch “sandwich crépes.” Let’s just say their simple ham and cheese creépe would put your mama’s to shame and make her cry. And the “Lisa’s Crépe,” which is basically a ham crépe on steroids, is awesome. Heck, everything is. Come support this veteran-owned joint right in the middle of downtown Senoia.

There’s lots more Joints on our website. Scan the QR code …

From the first water supply in Newnan from Bolton Spring in 1893, to the first flicker of electricity that lit a downtown Newnan street corner, Newnan Utilities has been committed to delivering the services that enhance the quality of life throughout Coweta County.

Parking Lot ceremony set for July 7

From Special Reports

The city of Newnan will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the recent renovation of the Wadsworth Auditorium Parking Lot, located at 25 Jefferson Street in downtown Newnan.

The ceremony will take place at the Lee Street entrance of the parking lot.

“We are very grateful for the hard work of the city staff and contactors who completed this project,”

said Newnan Mayor Keith Brady. “This renovation provides for better ADA accessibility with a new handicap ramp and a new loading dock to assist in the ease of offloading equipment for events. We now enjoy an additional 20 parking spaces for a total of 47 spaces.”

Other improvements include the main entrance stairs being repaired by city crews and the addition of beautiful landscaping with lights, decorative fencing, retaining wall, pavers, and ornate benches.

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

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

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

Featured artist this month is Rylee Banks

Here’s Rylee’s bio from her website ryleebanks.com

Follow her on social media and YouTube

*Catch her show at ABIDE Brewery July 8th at 2 p.m. and many others throughout the month.

Hey, y’all! My name is Rylee Banks and I am eighteen years old. I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Georgia. Growing up, I have always had a heart for music. Ever since I could talk, singing has just been a part of me. I started vocal lessons at the age of six and haven’t stopped since! When I was thirteen years old, I decided I wanted to teach myself how to play the guitar, so that’s exactly what I did! It has been my dream to write, record, and perform my own music ever since I was a little girl. God has continued to guide me every step of the way, and now, here I am, playing shows locally, writing and recording music, worshiping on the praise team at my church, and chasing my dreams! Without God, none of this would be possible, and there is no way I would be where I am today. If I could give you any advice, it would be to stand strong in your faith and to never give up!

Rylee Banks Singer/songwriter

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.

7/12 … Stoney Dennis

7/13 … Jackie Green

7/14 … Midnite Cruzer

7/15 … Third Up Band

7/15 … Jeanine Duke ( in Cellar Dining Room)

7/19 … Jeanine Duke

7/20 … Rylee Banks

7/21 … The Expectations

7/22 … Maxx Reggae

7/26 … Jimmy G & Tommy T

7/28 … Aaron Watkins

7/29 … Pete & Pete

8/02 … Mark Miller

THE MAD MEXICAN

2 East Court Square, Newnan 770.683.9545

Come for great food and live local music.

7/05 Lerogie

7/07 Mick Billingsley

7/12 Joey Troup

7/14 Ellis Lowery

7/19 Aaron Watkins

7/21 John Hensley & Kevin Walker

7/22 Stella Weaver

7/26 Ellis Lowery

7/28 Jack Anthony Christopher

OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN on the Square, Fayetteville

Marvelous Marvin presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside8:30 p.m.

You’ll hear the best local and regional blues!

SENOIA ALIVE AFTER 5 Main Street, Senoia

A monthly event in Senoia featuring Live Music, shopping, activities, vendors, food trucks! 5 - 9 p.m.

July 21st Alive after Five!

LA HACIENDA

365 Fayette Place, Fayetteville

Every Saturday 8 p.m.

S.A.E. Live Music presents: OPEN MIC JAM (with the SAE JAM BAND)

SUTTON’S AMERICAN GRILL 477 Rome St, Carrollton 678.664.2082

Open Mic Wednesdays!

Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights

SUMMERGROVE

GOLF CLUB

335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan | 770.251.1800

Friday Night Dinner & Music

7/07 … The Wyatt Band

7/14 … Southside Band

7/28 … Cotton Cruz

8/04 … Kris Youmans Band

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

HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC

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

July 15th … Glory Bound Soggy Broccoli Boys Slim Pickens

FRIEND’S TABLE (former Highland Bakery & Kitchen) 238 City Circle,PTC 678.369.7820

Live music

every weekend 6-9 p.m.

7/07 … Mose Davis

7/08 … Jeanine Duke

7/14 … Comedy Night

7/15 … Venus Kings

7/21 … Mose Davis

7/22 … Jeanine Duke

7/28 … Comedy Night

7/29 … Counter Funk

BIG SHOTS KITCHEN & BAR

102 B Guthrie Way, PTC 770.629.5591

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

Every Sunday except 7/9

Butch Watson

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.

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

BIG JOE’S

1329 Bullsboro Drive

7/06 … Jeanine Duke

ABIDE BREWERY

110 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan

7/08 … Rylee Banks 2-5 p.m.

Chuck & Nick 6-9p.m.

7/14 … Mary Martin

7/15 … Cotton Cruz

7/21 … Hunter Flanagan

LINE CREEK BUS BARN

300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville 770.731.1641

7/07 … Brian Rivers

7/15 …Duncan Bros Band

LINE CREEK BREWING

150 Huddleston Rd., PTC 770.731.1641

7/07 … Jimmy G & Tommy T

7/08 … Luke Morgan

7/21 … Peter Fodero

7/22 … Rylee Banks

LINE CREEK THE RESERVE

18 Savannah St., Newnan

7/07 … Duncan Brothers Band

7/08 … Jimmy G & Tommy T

7/14 … Rylee Banks

7/15 … Ryan Slice

7/22 … Brian Rivers

7/28 … Open Mic Night

7/29 … Butch Watson

TOWERHOUSE FARM BREWERY

18736 Hwy 85, Gay

7/07 … Mary Martin

7/14 … Jeanine Duke

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.

7/08 Barry Waldrep

7/22 … Tinsley Ellis

8/04 … Front Porch Collective

RPM FULL SERVICE

15 Jackson Street, Newnan 770.683.1414

Live music and restaurant venue, pet friendly patiocall ahead for music lineup.

*Every Sunday music on the Patio *Karaoke every weekend

Open Mic Wednesdays 8:30 p.m.

THE ALAMO

19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770.683.2526

Call ahead for events, dates and times.

Open Mic Night

Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m.

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

De Shawn Parker is your Host.

SUMMER NewnaNights

Main Street Newnan

announces their monthly summer event series at Greenville Street Park. Family friendly music, food trucks, veno booths.

7/13 … The Wyatt Band

8/10 … The Expectations

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.

7/10 … Daniel Toole

7/15 Mary Martin

7/22 Daniel Toole

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.

unless noted differently

7/07 … Aaron Watkins

7/08 … Southside Band

7/14 … Bryson Wood

7/15 … Luke Morgan

7/21 … Rylee Morgan 8 p.m.

7/22 … Liberty Road

7/28 … Tristan Turpin

7/29 … Mary Martin

BEACON BREWERY

700 Lincoln St., LaGrange 706.298.6500

Call for live music events!

7/09 … Junior Cardiel

7/16 … Dixie Red

7/23 … Pure Life Revival

HUNTER’S

MEXICAN CANTINA

1875 E. Main St., Hogansville 706.637.9444

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

Karaoke nights every Friday & Saturday.

7/05 … Daniel Toole

BRICKHOUSE LAGRANGE

141 Main St., LaGrange, GA 706.298.5485

Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights! Food and Drink specials all week!

Thursday is Karaoke night.

GRAZING HERE

2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City 770.486.2696

All Shows Start at 8 p.m.

7/07 … 2nd Time Around

7/08 … Crossroads Rebellion

7/14 … Steven Moore Band

7/15 … Limited Edition

7/21 … Playlist

7/22 … Jukebox Disciples

7/28 … 2 Broke Kings

7/29 … The Band 85 South

8/04 … Roxy

PICKIN’ ON THE SQUARE

1st Saturday of every month!

(Around the Newnan Courthouse) August 5 and …

10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m.

All ages and levels of play welcome. Join in the fun by singing along or bring your acoustic instrument. Lots of networking for musicians going on during the performances.

8/05 … Tina Turner Tribute

Early Bird Tickets

http://SAETonyHowardTing.eventbrite.com

Get ready to groove to the soulful tunes of “The Tony Howard Motown Revue Tribute to Tina Turner & Other Ladies of Soul” on Saturday, August 5. Doors open at 4 p.m. Meet, Greet and Refreshments: 4 to 5 p.m. Showtime: 5:30 p.m.

Who is Tony Howard? Tony Howard has been doing his sold-out Motown Revue shows for 15 years. His fresh and energetic show features legendary songs from Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars, Tina Turner and a special tribute to Elvis!

Live Music

301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 770.719.4173

www.TheVilleAmp.com/

Pandora’s Box July 15

AC/DC & Aerosmith Tributes

The Legendary Wailers July 29 featuring Junior Marvin Everclear August 19

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater

201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 770.631.0630

Check website for 2023 Concert Series! amphitheater.org/ at Boyd Park 110 Smith Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 706.298.5434

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Bring the family!

Great Local/Live Music , Face painting, and balloon artist on the Green at Ashley park.

July 14 at PTC’s Drake Field

Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269

July 14 Rock of the 90s, Aug. 11 Matt Pudas. A free evening of music that starts at 7 p.m. Bring a chair, and dinner, and dine and dance under the stars.

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Look for the Soggy Broccoli Boys at Hollonville

Look for Third Up Band at The Cellar

Look for Adam & Mick Billingsley at The MAD Mexican

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MLS Soccer ATLANTA UNITED

July 8, Sat. – at CF Montreal, 7:30 pm –Apple TV

July 12, Wed. – at New England Revolution, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

July 15, Sat. – Orlando City SC, 7:30 pm – Apple TV / FS1

July 25, Tues. – at Inter Miami CF, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

July 29, Sat. – Cruz Azul, 8 pm – Apple TV (Leagues Cup)

Aug. 20, Sun. – at Seattle Sounders FC, 10:30 pm – Apple TV

All Home Games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

MLB Baseball

ATLANTA BRAVES

July 5, Wed. – at Cleveland

Guardians, 7:10 pm – BSS

July 7, Fri. – at Tampa Bay Rays, 6:40 pm – BSSE

July 8, Sat. – at Tampa Bay Rays, 7:15 pm – FOX

July 9, Sun. – at Tampa Bay Rays, 1:40 pm – BSSE

July 10-13 – All-Star Game Break

July 14, Fri. – Chicago White Sox, 7:20 pm – BSSE

July 15, Sat. – Chicago White Sox, 7:15 pm – FOX

July 16, Sun. – Chicago White Sox, 1:35 pm – BSSE

July 18, Tues. – Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:20 pm – BSS

July 19, Wed. – Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:20 pm – BSS

July 20, Thurs. – Arizona Diamondbacks, 12:20 pm – BSS

July 21, Fri. – at Milwaukee Brewers, 8:10 pm – BSSE

July 22, Sat. – at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:15 pm – FOX

July 23, Sun. – at Milwaukee Brewers, 2:10 pm – BSSE

July 25, Tues. – at Boston Red Sox, 7:10 pm – BSS

July 26, Wed. – at Boston Red Sox, 7:10 pm – ESPN

July 28, Fri. – Milwaukee Brewers, 7:20 pm – BSSE

July 29, Sat. – Milwaukee Brewers, 7:20 pm – BSSE

July 30, Sun. – Milwaukee Brewers, 1:35 pm – BSSE

July 31, Mon. – Los Angeles Angels, 7:20 pm – BSS

Aug. 1, Tues. – Los Angeles Angels, 7:20 pm – BSS

Aug. 2, Wed. – Los Angeles Angels, 12:20 pm – BSS

Aug. 4, Fri. – at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 pm – BSSE

Aug. 5, Sat. – at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 pm – BSSE

Aug. 6, Sun. – at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 pm – BSSE

All Home Games played at Truist Park

WNBA Basketball

ATLANTA DREAM

July 5, Wed. – at Los Angeles Sparks, 10 pm – BSSE

July 7, Fri. – at Chicago Sky, 8 pm – ION TV

July 9, Sun. – at Chicago Sky, 8 pm – BSSE

July 12, Wed. – Seattle Storm, 7 pm – BSSE

July 18, Tues. – Minnesota Lynx, 7 pm – NBATV/BSSE

July 20, Thurs. – at Connecticut Sun, 11:30 am – NBA TV/BSSE

July 22, Sat. – Connecticut Sun, 1 pm – ESPN

July 25, Tues. – Phoenix Mercury, 7 pm – ESPN

July 27, Thurs. – at New York Liberty, 7 pm – Amazon/BSSE

July 30, Sun. – Washington Mystics, 3 pm – ESPN3/BSS

Aug. 1, Tues. – at Las Vegas Aces, 10 pm – BSSE

Aug. 3, Thurs. – at Phoenix Mercury, 10 pm – Amazon/BSS

Aug. 6, Sun. – Indiana Fever, 3 pm – ESPN3/BSS

All Home Games played at Gateway Center Arena

TV Affiliations: BSS – Bally Sports South • BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast

Coweta County Democrats Saturday General Meeting Breakfast Meeting July 8, 9:30 a.m. at IHop, 630 Hwy 34.

Guest Speaker: Jack Bernard, Journalist : Getting To Reasonable Gun Regulation

For more information contact: CCDP chair.cowetadems@gmail.com

Mr. Personality Newnan’s Goodwill Ambassador

July: The highlight for this month is Independence Day, truly a good day to celebrate and to fully appreciate. I noticed that the Market days of each month is growing and expanding with both vendors and visitors from all over the state and other places as well.

I have been spending much of my time at the A. Mitchell Powell Library located on Hospital Road, Phone: 770-253-3625. I am drawn to the section of books that have been donated and are on sale. I have been upgrading my own personal library of books of wisdom in this manner, many amazing finds such as the copies of vintage National Geographic magazines. If you are a book-lover, come check out the donated section, tell them Mr. Personality sent you. Another way you can borrow books is from Coweta F.O.R.C.E

FRANK BARRON Associate Broker 770-231-9535 FrankB@LindseysRealtors.com

located on 36 Salbide Avenue, Phone: 678-633-5688. Highly trained people provide recovery support services for individuals and family members impacted by addiction. Coweta F.O.R.C.E. is a great place to donate books as well as bottled waters, soft drinks, and snacks. Stop by and ask how you can help your community services that are dedicated to helping others.

I have become aware we all tend to create our daily life through how we speak to ourselves. It is mostly a simple matter of what percentage of self talk is positive or negative that shall determine a positive or negative experience. I used to speak mostly negative messages about myself that I saw taught since childhood, negative messages that were other people’s opinions and mostly were true.

Since my awakening in spirit, the knowledge that I am not my flesh and blood body, but am truly a spirit. A god-spark locked within this “meat suit.” I have, through my books of wisdom, discovered that I can choose my thoughts, words, and deeds through the way I choose to speak about myself.

I am indeed a spiritual being having a human experience, not vice versa. I wanted to include a short essay on self-talk each month, as many of my kindred spirits often speak only the negative messages about themselves and are simply beating themselves up. The same way I spent much of my life doing.

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And now, The Book of the Month which supports my self-talk essay. Truly a book of wisdom in every sense of the word. This book is titled “The Voice of Knowledge” by Don Miguel Ruiz. I recommend this book with all my heart. (1) The contents from the very first page to the very last is indeed a spiritual truth. The author speaking of his own childhood experiences so spoke of my own, as if he had been a fly on the wall at the time. (2) The truth is indeed truly a heartfelt experience without words. The author draws a vivid and clear example of how we tend to abuse ourselves and others through lies we have been taught since childhood. Lies such as “I am stupid,” a “failure,” “will never amount to anything,” and other lies told to cause guilt, shame, and other mental pain. (3) The book contains the truth on how to recover from such negative experiences.

This very book expresses what we each know within ourselves that is indeed true. Read this book and free yourself from your negative self-talk. The sense of truth and freedom experienced will have you in a constant state of euphoria. I know this because I am experiencing such freedom in ways beyond words. Stop living the lies that you are not good enough.

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Much Respect

Your friend Mr. Personality 

JESS BARRON, GRI

Associate Broker 678-857-9350

JessB@LindseysRealtors.com

14 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263 • 770-253-6990

MLS #10148023

CHOICE 10.13 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL (C2) ON HWY 74 (SENOIA ROAD)! Adjoins Georgia World of Beverages. 579 ft of frontage on Highway 74, and additional 385 ft +/- of frontage on Landrum Road. $3,500,000. Frank/Jess.

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HURRY ON THIS 14.41+/- WOODED ACRE TRACT ON US HWY 29 approximately 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.

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.8 ACRES, VACANT LOT IN DEVELOPED SUBDIVISION. Subject to Covenants and Restrictions of record. Nicely wooded lot. Possible basement lot. Lot 15 has a 15’ easement along western boundary for access to detention pond. Additional Lots 16 & 17 are available for $29,900 each. Frank.

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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.

LOTS/LAND

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.

AMLAJACK 255.5+/- ACRES WITH HALF MILE FRONTAGE ON I-85 between 2 industrial parks. $17,890,600. Frank.

NICELY WOODED TRACT! IDEAL FOR HOMESITE IN GOOD AREA OF NORTH MERIWETHER COUNTY! Has 643’ of road frontage on one side of Callaway Road and 384’ of frontage on the other. 321a+/- road frontage on Johns Road. Nicely wooded tract with pines and hardwoods. Lots of wildlife including deer and turkey. $90,100. Frank.

LOTS/LAND

2.86 ACRES on BETHLEHEM ROAD NEAR MORELAND. Mostly wooded with mature hardwoods. Good building site. Soil test already done. See to appreciate. $68,000. Frank. COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE FOR LEASE – 3,200 s/f upstairs office space - $750 per month (Owner/Agent) Frank.

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LOT 2: VACANT LOT IN WEST COWETA COUNTY ON EAST COGGINS ROAD. County water and electricity available. Country setting but easy access to Newnan, Franklin , and Carrollton. $60,000. Jess.

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

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.

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.

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LOT 5: VACANT 1.711 ACRE LOT 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. Jess/Frank

48.45 ACRES ON FRANKLIN HWY! BEAUTIFUL, WOODED LAND WITH STREAM! Great timber, hunting, recreation or development tract. Timber cruise completed in 2020 - $72,675. Mixture of hardwoods and pines. Spacious and private! $411,825. Jess.

MLS #10158946

APPROXIMATELY 43.597 ACRES OPEN AND WOODED. 4 HOUSES ON PROPERTY. Approximately 2-acre pond. Frontage on Hwy 75 and Landrum Road in Fairburn. See to appreciate by appointment only $6,000,000. Jess /Frank.

MLS #10169807

The Journey

Caregivers of Excellence

with Samantha Brazie

Laughter is the answer

Paper readers, have you ever embarrassed yourself in the moment, or looked back at something you didn’t think anything of … and became embarrassed about your actions or behaviors? Maybe it was something fully in your control that you chose to do, or something seemingly out of your control? Well I’m here to tell you, we’ve all been there.

Sometimes it is hard to move on from that interaction or faux pas, but guess what? There’s literally nothing you can do to change something that happened in the past. If you hurt someone’s feelings or did something inappropriate, (and I’ve been there too) obviously a sincere apology is in order – but other than that, it’s best we figure out how to move on and not stew on it.

Trust me when I say I have OODLES of experience in this arena. I’ve been on stage in front of 1,000 people and said something that I thought was funny about my friend that hurt her feelings. I was just joking like we normally do, but I don’t normally do that in front of an audience quite that size. I looked like a jerk in front of a ton of people and hurt my friend which was never my intention.

I have run several public events, spoke in front of a thousand people, spoken in videos, have been board chair for several organizations and all sorts of things. I know that if I’m prepared, I’m good. If I’m not – hang on for the ride because there’s going to be some major turbulence!! Recently during a local luncheon, I rattled off like I’ve never stood in front of a room and talked to people before. I wasn’t prepared. I did it to myself. I can make all the excuses in the world, but at the end of the day, I need to own it and move on.

Throughout my multitudes of embarrassing moments (mostly self-inflicted), I’ve discovered how beneficial it is to laugh at myself. I think about how I could have done better, and then I laugh at how silly I was. Like, at this last speech – I literally stuttered three times trying to get the name of the organization I served as board chair for a year out of my mouth. I wanted someone to throw something at me, or to pass out in front of the room – it was horrible. But guess what? I didn’t die. I didn’t hurt anyone else. I just looked like it was the first time I’ve ever talked in front of a room full of people. So now when I get up in front of a room full of people and don’t feel prepared or if I am nervous, I tell them about the disaster that was that speech. It loosens the room up, it relaxes me …. and it’s go time! There are multiple studies that show that laughter has a vast range of positive physiological and psychological outcomes. If you can train your mindset to be playful, life will be so much easier. It allows you to be kinder to yourself and see the humor in your Journey. And, it is just for you … whether you share your reflections with others or not.

“Laugh loudly, laugh often, and most importantly, laugh at yourself.” – Chelsea Handler

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Piedmont NEWNAN

Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center Provides Healing and Support to Those Affected by Cancer

been diagnosed with cancer at any point in their journey.

The program focuses on Five Pillars of Wellness – Exercise, Nutrition, Creativity, Education, and Relaxation.

Piedmont Newnan Celebrates Topping Out on New South Tower

Let’s Create Together, a crafting class. Everything’s Gone to Pot, a creative planting class, as well as One Hour Drummer, an African drumming class held during the lunch hour, are great opportunities to focus on interesting new hobbies.

Education is provided through a Let’s Talk series, led by Margarette Coleman, and the Oncology Support Group led by Oncology Social Worker, Shannon Wooten. Both classes give people a chance to discuss various topics in a group setting and form new networks of support.

Piedmont Newnan Hospital recently celebrated the topping out of its new South Tower. The first phase of this $65 million expansion project will add 80,000 square feet and 50 new patient beds. It will consist of three levels that will connect at the south side of the hospital and the structure is designed to support five future additional floors.

Hospital staff and community members gathered for a topping out ceremony to celebrate this significant milestone. The final beam, which was signed by hospital staff, physicians and volunteers the week leading up to the ceremony, was hoisted by the tower crane into place during the event.

Exercise is key to regaining strength after cancer. “We offer a variety of exercise classes that can be modified to a person’s unique abilities,” said Jennifer Palmer, Program Coordinator. “In-person classes include Balance & Flex, Chair Yoga, Exercise Is Medicine, Exercising to the Oldies, and Gentle Pilates. We also offer Gentle Yoga via ZOOM two evenings per week.”

Relaxation is the goal of the center’s two most popular services –Massage and Reflexology. Offered as thirty-minute appointments, both services are great ways to reduce anxiety and depression.

“The ultimate goal of our program is to offer a safe space for cancer survivors, and those still in treatment, to heal mentally and emotionally,” said Palmer. “The friendships made here are an important part of the journey to wellness, and we encourage the social connections that easily form here.”

The Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness program is funded by individual donations, as well as proceeds from our annual Piedmont Newnan Soiree. In 2022, the second annual Soiree raised over $160,000 for our program and other oncology services.

“This is a significant milestone in the construction of the new South Tower that will open next spring. We’re very excited to be celebrating this with our community,” said Piedmont Newnan Chief Operating Officer (COO) Vicki Kaiser. “We appreciate everyone who joined us to celebrate the last beam being placed and we are excited for the completion of this much needed expansion to our hospital’s campus.”

As a top destination for care in south Atlanta, this project is necessary to keep up with Coweta County’s fast-paced growth and to continue to provide high-quality, patient-centered care close to home for the county’s residents, especially after the increase in volumes since the opening of the new interchange at Interstate 85 and Poplar Road in 2019.

Nutrition is the focus of the center’s two monthly cooking classes. Chef Nancy Waldeck hosts Taste & Savor, which focuses on easy, healthy and delicious meals that can be duplicated at home. Chef Michael Laidlaw shares plant-based recipes and illustrates how nutritious a vegan menu can be.

Nutrition is also the focus of the center’s in-house dietitian, Andrea Swartz. Swartz meets privately with cancer patients by appointment to discuss their changing dietary needs during their cancer journey.

The Piedmont Newnan Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness program currently offers eighteen classes and services.

“One of our biggest challenges is spreading the word about our amazing space and all the programs we offer here,” said Palmer.

“If you or someone you know has ever been diagnosed with cancer, please let them know about us.”

Piedmont Newnan’s Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Program celebrated National Cancer Survivor Day this year with a globally-themed open house. On Wednesday, June 7, approximately fifty cancer survivors attended the event which included demonstrations, wellness services and food from around the world.

“This inaugural celebration was a huge success, and we are already looking forward to making it even bigger and better next year!” said Palmer.

The hospital has previously expanded the current facility, growing from 136-bed to 167-bed facility, but remains full. The South Tower project, which broke ground in October, will add 50 additional beds, which includes the intent to continue to build additional floors in future phases, and is the most significant investment Piedmont has made in Coweta County since building this new hospital on Poplar Road in 2012. Since opening the new hospital on Poplar Road, Piedmont has invested almost $300 million in capital here at Newnan, including the $65 million budgeted for this expansion.

Construction is estimated to be completed in Spring 2024. Once complete, the hospital’s capacity will increase from its current licensed bed count of 167 to 217 licensed beds.

“We’re very grateful for the support of our community during this construction project,” said Kaiser. “The Piedmont Newnan team is

looking forward to continuing serve the healthcare needs of those in Coweta and surrounding communities through this new addition to our hospital.”

For more information, visit piedmont.org

Creativity is great medicine for the anxiety that often plagues those battling cancer. The center currently offers Art & Soul, a weekly painting class; Bumble Beads, a jewelry-making class; and

For more information visit piedmont.org

The Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center, located on the third floor of Piedmont Medical Plaza 1, provides complimentary classes and services to anyone who has ever

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:

■ Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (in theaters now) –l Fix Rating 7/10 — Onto the current theatrical landscape littered with comic book, costume-wearing supers, how can an aging grandfather with a whip, knowledge of the ancient world, and an extraordinary amount of luck (not all of it good) hope to compete?

Director James Mangold’s answer is to introduce the possibility of going back in time. Still, instead of some trite multiverse contrivance, he relies on the timeless Harrison Ford, a spry and capable 79-yearold movie star. In reprising the iconic Indiana Jones character he’s played for over 40 years, Ford proves he’s still got it.

But if Harrison Ford is the anchor of the franchise as a whole, this installment’s secret weapon is actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The three-time Emmy winner for her endlessly rewatchable “Fleabag” injects comic energy into the role of Helena, Indy’s adventurous goddaughter.

“Dial of Destiny” continues the supernatural bent of the series, but this time takes those touches almost to excess. Of course, nothing could likely top the ridiculous flying saucer featured in the weakest of the series, 2008’s wildly over-the-top “The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” but this script, penned by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth with help from David Koepp, resolves things almost as bombastically. Despite my misgivings, it is impossible not to enjoy revisiting the world of Indiana Jones. And there are lovely callbacks to the former films with set-pieces and characters. Any Indy fan will get misty-eyed during the film’s denouement.

■ Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One – l Fix

Rating 6/10 — If the Indiana Jones era goes out on a heartfelt emotional tone, the Tom Cruise vehicle “Mission: Impossible” shows little signs of slowing down. However, this bloated two-part production demonstrates that not even the “Top Gun” megastar can knock everything out of the park.

This time around, Ethan Hunt and the IMF team are tasked with tracking down a two-part key in hopes of unlocking a mysterious and nefarious artificial intelligence. This mission means that Cruise will show off his running and base-jumping skills. Surprisingly, the much-discussed scene with Hunt driving a motorcycle off a cliff remains impressive, despite most of it being spoiled in a promo video released online.

The story here is utter nonsense. But I liked the film’s central human villain, played by Esai Morales. And adding actor Shea Whigham as a secret agent pursuing Hunt is fresh and fun. MCU star Pom Klementieff makes her series debut as a ruthless killing machine, and many of the franchise’s mainstays return, including Viny Rhames and Simon Pegg.

But the silly leaps in logic and narrative impossibilities will likely leave viewers scratching their heads. “Dead Reckoning Part 1” merely showcases Cruise’s stunt skills as he gives his all to thrill viewers. And for that alone, the film is worth seeing.

■ Talk to Me (July 28) – l Fix Rating 7/10 — With “Talk to Me,” twin filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou, the content creators behind the hugely popular RackaRacka YouTube channel, deliver one of the most frightening horror films of the year. This creeper distributed by A24 (see “Hereditary” and “X”) continues the studio’s commitment to well-made and downright scary pictures that should enthrall hipster viewers.

At its core, “Talk to Me” is an old-fashioned ghost story. The film follows a group of teens that take part in a kind of séance relying on an embalmed hand. The hand said to have once belonged to a powerful medium has been encased in porcelain. When a person grasps it and asks it to talk to them, they see dead people.

But here’s the fun part: if the user beckons the undead to come into them, they become linked to the spirit world. Of course, these spirits are not the friendly and nice ones. And when Mia takes part in the drunken, nightly supernatural exercise, she stays a little longer than is recommended. A spirit resembling her deceased mother visits her and won’t leave.

“Talk to Me” works well in convincing us that the group psychosis that the teens are experiencing is horribly real, and it just might be authentic. It helps that the Philippou twin team is in tune with the key demographic of youngsters (after all, their YouTube channel has 6.7 million subscribers).

The intelligent use of cell phones and the reckless nature of the creatures of social media make the timeless ghost tale contemporary and provocative.

Bluray Spotlight:

■ Graveyard Alive – A Zombie Nurse in Love (now available for purchase) – Optical media is the collector’s format, and it’s good to see that ETR Media and Vinegar Syndrome are releasing Elza Kephart’s clever 2004 zombie picture about a shy nurse named Patsy Powers (Anne Day-Jones) who gets a new lease on life when she becomes a member of the flesh-eating undead. Indie film fans will want this one for the HD transfer and the extras, including a behind-the-scenes booklet with interesting information about the production. “Zombie Nurse” won best cinematography at the 2004 Slamdance Film Festival.

Streaming Selects:

1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! (series premiere July 8) – Fix Rating 8/10 – – l Fix Rating 8/10 — This love letter to the films that shaped a generation will work for viewers of all ages. 1982 was a remarkable year at the movies, and this documentary assembles an impressive collection of interviews and unique film and behind-thescenes clips to chronicle the ground-breaking 12 months. You’ll gain great insight into “E.T.,” “Star Trek II,” “The Thing,” “Megaforce,” and a whole lot more. This one is highly recommended.

people from different walks of life. The ensemble cast (remember Soderbergh’s Oscar-winner “Traffic”) includes Zazie Beetz, Timothy Olyphant, Claire Danes, Dennis Quaid, and “I’m a Virgo” star Jharrel Jerome, among others.

The Witcher (season 3 streaming now) – Henry Cavill leaves the popular fantasy series with season three. His last turn as Geralt of Rivia puts the future of the series in doubt as “The Hunger Games” star Liam Hemsworth is set to take over. Given Netflix’s relationship with Liam’s brother Chris (see the “Extraction” franchise), the move keeps things in the family, but will fans embrace a new lead?

The Horror of Dolores Roach (series premiere on July 7) – I’m curious about this one primarily because it stars “Six Feet Under” regular Justina Machado, a terrific and underused actress. Since “Roach” is a Blumhouse Television production, you can expect it to bend toward the horror side. Still, this serial killer-infused narrative resembles a comedic satire with scary elements. Machado plays an ex-con who takes a job as a masseuse, and when things go wrong for her, they go bloody wrong.

Theatrical Teasers:

■ Insidious: The Red Door (July 7) – The series returns 10 years after Dalton’s rescue from the The Further.

■ The Miracle Club (July 14) – Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, and Maggie Smith make a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes.

■ Oppenheimer (July 21) – Visionary director Christopher Nolan returns with the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his race to create the atomic bomb and end WWII. The word is that you have to see it on the big screen and in IMAX.

■ Barbie (July 21) – Margot Robbie plays the title character and is joined by her Ken, played by Ryan Gosling, in this subversive looking take on the famous Mattel doll. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig directs and co-writes this movie with her husband, Noah Baumbach.

■ Special Ops: Lioness (Season 1 starts on July 23) — Paramount Plus is upping its game with the star-studded military actioner “Special Ops: Lioness.” Reportedly inspired by a real-life CIA program, “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Zoe Saldaña is called upon by her bosses (played by Nicole Kidman and Michael Kelly) to work with a take charge Marine (Laysla De Oliveira) to combat terrorism. Morgan Freeman is also in the cast. Taylor Sheridan (see “Yellowstone”) serves as the series creator.

(formerly HBO Max):

Full Circle (Season 1 starts on July 13) – Director Steven Soderbergh (see the “Magic Mike” franchise and HBO’s “Kimi”) helms all six episodes of this intriguing-looking mystery drama about a botched kidnapping. From what I’ve gathered, an investigation into a kidnapping uncovers a lot more, as the crime somehow connects

■ Haunted Mansion (July 28) – The Disney amusement attraction is again brought to the big screen with an impressive ensemble cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Winona Ryder, and Rosario Dawson.

The Bookmark with Jimmy Bass

Finally, we celebrate another great summer with our Finale party at the Central Library on July 22. Beginning at 10 a.m., the finale will feature performers, music, food, crafts, games, and our own Coweta Recreation Department will be there with their own fun games and challenges. The party will go on until 2p.m. so come early and hang out!

With the closing of summer programming, I want all parents of young ones from kindergarten on down to know that we will be kicking off another session of the very popular 1000 Books B4 Kindergarten. Many of our young library users and their families have already participated in past sessions but a recent grant is allowing us to reach deeper and bigger. Be on the lookout for information for this great opportunity to read as a family while setting up your child for academic success and good fun. We hope to see you lots in July and beyond!!

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

The Summer Show Goes On

As I sit down to write this, the heat has finally made its presence known here in Coweta County. Here at Coweta Libraries, we have been on fire since the end of May when our summer programming and reading contest began with a mighty boom. We have already hit our participation number for last year, but have plenty more prizes and fun activities planned. So, if you have not signed you or your children up, it is not too late.

The show goes on at all libraries in July as we offer over 125 programs while bringing in the most professional library entertainers working today. Please allow me to give you some examples. Our staffcreated and led programs include STEM and STEAM crafts, Legos, Trivia, Bilingual Story Time, World Adventures, Family Bingo Zone, Colors of Us Art Club, and so much more!

To see dates and times for all events go to our website at www.cowetapubliclibrary.org. 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. In addition, we welcome the always timely drummer, Dave Holland; the enlightening theater of Mr. Damon’s Shadow Puppets, and those swaying ladies known as Mahealani’s Polynesian Dancers.

Windy Hill Family Farms

The Bookmark is sponsored by Coweta Public Library System

With more than 30 years’ experience in pediatric orthopedic care, Georgia Bone and Joint is proud to offer the only pediatric specialty orthopedic service on Atlanta’s Southside, giving families the highest quality of care for growing bones and muscles at our Newnan & Peachtree City Offices. Our pediatric orthopedic doctors specialize in providing the highest level of care and compassion to children experiencing orthopedic injuries or conditions. From toddlers to teens, Georgia Bone & Joint provides a broad range of services for children and the entire family all under one roof by offering families everything from a full PT gym and therapists for young bones, X-Ray and MRI services, and the convenience and cost-effective options with our on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center. Georgia Bone and Joint also offers an AFTER HOURS CLINIC for families because we know injuries with active kids can happen anytime. Our Newnan Location is open for families 6 days a week, M-F from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Scheduled appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome.

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.

Bone and Joint is proud to offer the only pediatric specialty orthopedic service on Atlanta’s

The LOCATIONS

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts

1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265

www.thenixoncentre.net 770.254.2787

STAR Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Friday, July 21 and 22, 7 p.m. & July 23, 3 p.m.

around downtown

Main Street Newnan 6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.8283

mainstreetnewnan.com

Summer NewnaNights • Thursdays, July 13 & Aug. 10 at Greenville Street Park on the 2nd Thursday during the months of June-August from 6-9 p.m. Live music, food trucks, & fun! Wyatt Band on July 13th and The Expectations on August 10th. Market Day • Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Market will feature over 55 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.

Serenbe

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

Soirée, Concert, Spoken Word, Cirque Show

This Fall, a big top tent will raise out of the Wildflower Meadow to host two weeks of arts performances as part of the first ever “Under The Tent” Series, brought to you by Art Farm at Serenbe. Purchase tickets before July 15, for a 15% Early Bird Discount! Save the dates: September 21-October 1, 2023.

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207

newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com

The Carnegie Library

1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770.683.1347 newnancarnegie.com

Serenbe Farmers Market • Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Selborne Green. Fresh produce, artisanal prepared foods, fine arts and crafts.

Serenbe Farms Tours Saturdays 3 p.m. on The Farm in Grange to learn about growing organic produce.

40 Greenway Court, Suite D, Newnan

www.southernarcdance.org • 770.683.3724

Check their website and Facebook page for more information.

LocaL theatre

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

The Dusk Dimension: A Story of Pine Hill Estates Interactive Murder Mystery and Dinner July 21-22

Imagine if you will, an ordinary neighborhood. The perfect picture of Americana. Everyone hustling and bustling about, not unaware of their friendly neighbors but engrossed enough in their own lives that there isn’t much time for deeper connections. But what if in this neighborhood existed a threat… a threat from another world.

The Legacy TheaTre

The Legacy Theatre

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

The Little Mermaid • July 7-30

Tuesdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eighttime Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”

Exercise Is Medicine, Gentle Yoga and Crochet, Book Club with Lola, , Literary Circle Book Club, and more.

Visit newnancarnegie.com and eventbrite.com for information. Look for Joy of Container Gardening, Hometown Novel Nights and Build-A-Catapult Challenge are some upcoming May events. Some events require reservations and space is limited.

Coweta County Genealogical Society &

8 Carmichael St., Newnan Wed. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check Facebook for info

OutdOOrs

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263

www.gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend

Riverside Walk • July 22, 9:30 a.m. - Noon Hike / Paddle 2023 • July 29, Aug. 26, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. You must contact before you go 770.254.7271

Check website and Facebook page for upcoming events! www.explorenewnancoweta.com

Interactive Murder Mystery & Dinner

July 21 & 22, 2023 | 7:30pm

Tickets: $75 which includes a plated dinner.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Southside Theatre Guild

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

senoia

Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum

6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276

Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistoricalsociety.org

Check Facebook for the latest.

Senoia Farmers Market

Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40 Travis St., Senoia senoiafarmersmarket on Facebook.

Fresh local produce, vendors and artisans.

Senoia Alive After 5

July 21, 5 p.m. Shopping, Dining, Music and More

Senoia PorchFest 2023 • Sept. 3, 3 p.m. 20 of Senoia’s porches will host local bands and musicians. An Artist Alley on Pylant Street will display local artists’ artwork. There will be food trucks with food and beverage. A Children’s Corner will provide activities for younger participants.

Annual Car Show 2023 • Sept. 30, 10 a.m.

Light Up Senoia 2023 • Dec. 2, 4 p.m.

2023 Candlelight Tour of Homes • Dec. 10, 4 p.m.

Visit http://www.enjoysenoia.net for more information on these and other upcoming events in Senoia.

Fox Theatre

660 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta 404.881.2100

Tickets on sale for upcoming shows. Check website … http://foxtheatre.org

Chastain Park

140 W Wieuca Rd NW, Atlanta 404.233.2227

State Farm Arena

1 Philips Dr NW (at Centennial Olympic Park Dr), Atlanta, GA 404.878.3000

Tickets on sale for upcoming shows. Check website … statefarmarena.com

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 and will be paired with a live Cork Pull featuring numerous fine wines.

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.

60 East Broad Street, Newnan, GA 30263

For tickets and partnerships, please visit:

Zen Monkey’s News and Musings …

Carol Moore, who has served as executive director of The Newnan Centre since, well, there was a Newnan Centre, is exiting stage left after 11 years at the helm. She said she plans to “hang around” Newnan. We want to thank her for making the Centre one of the crown jewels for the city of Newnan. Taking her place, whom Carol calls her “mini me,” is Newnan native Peyton Shelnutt, who has worked with Carol for several years. We wish Peyton continued success. [ [ [

Once you hit a certain age, you become permanently unimpressed with a lot of crap. [ [ [

From Newnan-Coweta Habitat For Humanity: Please join us in congratulating Gloria Sanders on becoming the newest homeowner in our East Broad Estates development! … We are immensely proud of Gloria’s accomplishments and the strides she has made in turning her dreams into reality. While working full-time and raising her four children, Gloria has completed 250 hours of sweat equity volunteering on the construction of her own home, on special events and in the ReStore. [ [ [

It’s a good thing we can’t hear our eyeballs move around in their sockets. [ [ [

Yamaha treated 363 of its own team members to a truly unforgettable experience over a single weekend. Because of their outstanding performance within the company, these employees embarked on a thrilling adventure through the woods while riding the renowned RMAX 1000 side-by-side vehicle which is assembled at the Yamaha Newnan campus. [ [ [

Nothing can be truly vegan, because animals and insects help spread pollen and seeds. [ [ [

Four outstanding Coweta County students have been named recipients of the Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) annual scholarship program. These students – Thomas Zamora, John Monnin, Mayson Glover and Catherine “Kitty” Yeager – were awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000. In addition, one student – Jaret Webb – received the $1,500 Pat Clayton Scholarship Award in memory of its namesake, who served as MGEV scholarship committee chairperson until her passing. [ [ [

People care more about animals than humans in games and movies. [ [ [

West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Julie Post named Steve Cromer as the new Vice President of Economic Development at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC). Cromer has been employed with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) since 1999.

Most awkward people are only awkward because they are so concerned about being awkward that they become awkward.

Canongate Elementary’s Mollie Wilson was announced as Coweta County’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. Wilson, a third grade teacher at the north Coweta elementary school, was chosen from among three finalists and 33 Coweta school Teachers of the Year. Wilson will also serve as Coweta’s nominee for Georgia Teacher of the Year. Mary Amoson, a Kindergarten teacher at Brooks Elementary School, and Julie Eidson, a 6th Grade Science teacher at East Coweta Middle School, were also chosen as finalists for the annual honor.

Kids growing up in a digital age will never really understand the picture of static on a TV screen.

Photos by Pork Pie Pictures