The PAPER June 2024

“Done is better than perfect.” Sheryl Sandberg

JUNE

 1st (Saturday) … KNB’s Paper Shredding, Main Street Newnan’s Market Day, Senoia’s Farmers Market, West GA Coin Show & Coweta Co. Farmers Market Opens

Local & Live Music Calendar

 Mondays, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th … Free Movies at Wadsworth

 Wednesdays AND Saturdays … Coweta Co. Farmers Market Day

 7th (Friday) … PTC’s Night Market

 7th & 8th (Friday & Saturday) Southern LitFest

 8th (Saturday) Sharpsburg Car and Bike Show, BBQ & More, & Senoia’s Farmers Market

 13th (Thursday) NewnaNights

Wine Tastings at Senoia’s Classic Market

 14th (Friday) PTC’s Sunset Sounds

 15th (Saturday) Books on Blankets, Sharpsburg Market & Senoia Market

 16th (Sunday) Father’s Day

 18th (Tuesday) Piedmont’s Celebration

 19th (Wednesday) Juneteenth Celebration

 21st (Friday) Jazz in the Park & Main Street Newnan’s Wined Up

Look inside for details on these and other events. And on our website wintersmedia.net

Look for photos from May 5’s Hats and Hooves, an Interview with Jonathan Watkins, Sports Calendar, Local and Live Music Calendar, Movies and Streaming Release Dates, Mr Personalities’ Final Column, the perfect Father’s Day recipe, Notes from Europe and some good news Zen sprinkled throughout. Turn the page.

A few photos by Matt Evans and Emily Franklin from the 2024 RACE for the Orphans. Look for more on our website.

More photos from the BLUES Plate Special on website.

The Interview with Jonathan Watkins

Briefly describe yourself and what you do/did.

I’m the President of City of Hope Cancer Center, formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America. In my role, I’m responsible for the strategic and administrative oversight of City of Hope’s Southeastern market hospital and clinics. I am tasked with leading the market in integrating new and innovative approaches to improve patient care, cost reduction, and community perception. I also serve as the liaison to our national Board of Directors for all items related to market performance. I routinely collaborate with our medical staff, research leaders, and enterprise executives on long-term strategic initiatives aimed at addressing the organization’s mission of improving access to cancer care for all individuals affected by the disease.

Best piece of advice you’ve received.

Tough question: I’ve had the benefit of some amazing mentors throughout my career and have received nuggets of wisdom and advice from them all, so to select a “best piece” is difficult. I will, however, say that the gem that resonates most at the moment is to be certain to never become so consumed with work, titles, and material things that you neglect your family, particularly your parents! You never know what tomorrow has in store, so cherish today with them. My dad’s health is declining so I’ve thought about those words a lot lately.

If I had it to do over.

I would have purchased Bitcoin when it was initially presented to me as an investment opportunity. In 2016, I was a young healthcare executive working as the Chief Operating Officer of Kaiser Permanente’s Central Valley area. A physician colleague mentioned it to me, and rather than look into it seriously, I wrote it off as a hoax or get-rich-quick scheme. Well, I looked back a few weeks ago and discovered that a single coin purchased in 2016 for a little over $900 would now be valued at over $67,000! Definitely wish I had that to do over!

You are going on an extended solo trip. What three albums and three books would you take?

Albums: Blueprint (Jay-Z), Off the Wall (Michael Jackson), Confessions (Usher).

Books: Outliers (Malcolm Gladwell), Strength To Love (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), A Promised Land (Barack Obama)

Tell us one thing about yourself that few people know. I’m extremely afraid of heights. I hide it relatively well, but my heart rate increases whenever I’m forced to use an exterior exposed elevator. I’m considering starting a petition to have them banned. No one needs to see out of an elevator anyway!

You are hosting a dinner party for six. What five people, living or dead, would you invite and why?

Kobe Bryant – I greatly admired his work ethic, will to win, and ability to transition from the game of basketball as arguably one of the best to ever play to game, to an Oscar winning film producer.

Barack Obama – His rise to become the nation’s first African American President, while still serving as an engaged father and husband is admirable.

Abraham Lincoln – Arguably the nation’s most impactful President. His perseverance and vision as a leader was second to none. Rev. Samuel Harris – While not known like the other guests, he was my wife’s grandfather and probably one of the strongest, wisest and wittiest men I had the pleasure of being around. I didn’t prioritize spending the type of time with him that I should have to truly soak up all of his knowledge and insight, and will forever regret it.

Jay-Z – I’m a huge fan of not only his music, but also his business savvy.

Name an as yet unfulfilled dream.

Hitting a hole-in-one on the golf course!

If you weren’t doing what you are, you would be.

If I weren’t a healthcare executive, I’d love to be a high-end real estate broker. I’m a huge fan of the television series Million Dollar Listings NY. The show follows four agents as they move and shake around NY selling homes to some of the world’s wealthiest people. It seems like a pretty fun job to have!

Your go-to food.

Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza! My wife does an excellent job of ensuring that my daughter and I have a healthy meal so it’s my alone at home (which is extremely rare) go-to!

Favorite movies(s).

Training Day, The Usual Suspects, and Old School.

Dogs or cats?

Dogs! We don’t have either yet, but our daughter is wearing us down. She’s got her mother’s powers of persuasion! In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if I arrived home after a long day in the office to a brand new dog, and my wife and daughter smiling at me as if it magically appeared.

Your favorite quote and why.

I will not lose, for even in defeat, there is a valuable lesson learned so it evens it up for me! Jay-Z (Blueprint 2) It’s a reminder that our trials and tribulations can be just as meaningful as our triumphs when we view them from an opportunistic lens.

Name something that you are extremely glad you did or accomplished.

Of all my accomplishments and achievements, I’m most proud that I get to serve as a husband and father! I have an extremely intelligent and loving wife and the cutest 6-year-old little girl in the world! (of course I’m a little biased) They are truly the greatest gift I could ever ask for!

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out on their own.

Keep passion and purpose top of mind as you navigate your career. Doing that positions you for much greater long-term career success than simply pursuing a title and/or money!

P rofessional s P orts

MLB Baseball

ATLANTA BRAVES

May 29, Wed. – Washington Nationals, 7:20 pm – Bally

May 30, Thurs. – Washington Nationals, 7:20 pm – Bally

May 31, Fri. – Oakland A’s, 7:20 pm – Bally

June 1, Sat. – Oakland A’s, 4:10 pm – Bally

June 2, Sun. – Oakland A’s, 1:35 pm – Bally

June 4, Tues. – at Boston Red Sox, 7:10 pm – Bally

June 5, Wed. – at Boston Red Sox, 1:35 pm – Bally

June 6, Thurs. – at Washington Nationals, 6:45 pm – Bally

June 7, Fri. – at Washington Nationals, 6:45 pm – Bally

June 8, Sat. – at Washington Nationals, 4:05 pm – Bally

June 9, Sun. – at Washington Nationals, 1:35 pm – Bally

June 11, Tues. – at Baltimore Orioles, 6:35 pm – Bally

June 12, Wed. – at Baltimore Orioles, 6:35 pm – Bally

June 13, Thurs. – at Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 pm – Bally

June 14, Fri. – Tampa Bay Rays, 7:20 pm – Bally

June 15, Sat. – Tampa Bay Rays, 4:10 pm – Bally

June 16, Sun. – Tampa Bay Rays, 1:35 pm – Bally

June 17, Mon. – Detroit Tigers, 7:20 pm – Bally

June 18, Tues. – Detroit Tigers, 7:20 pm – Bally

June 19, Wed. – Detroit Tigers, 12:20 pm – Bally

June 21, Fri. – at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 pm – Apple TV+

June 22, Sat. – at N.Y. Yankees, 7:15 pm – FOX

June 23, Sun. – at N.Y. Yankees, 1:35 pm – Bally

June 24, Mon. – at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:45 pm – Bally

June 25, Tues. – at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:45 pm – Bally

June 26, Wed. – at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 pm – Bally

June 27, Thurs. – at Chicago White Sox, 4:10 pm – Bally

June 28, Fri. – Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:20 pm – Bally

June 29, Sat. – Pittsburgh Pirates, 4:10 pm – Bally

June 30, Sun. – Pittsburgh Pirates, 11:35 am – TBD

July 2, Tues. – San Francisco Giants, 7:20 pm – Bally

July 3, Wed. – San Francisco Giants, 7:20 pm – Bally

July 4, Thurs. – San Francisco Giants, 7:20 pm – Bally

All Home Games played at Truist Park

MLS Soccer ATLANTA UNITED

May 29, Wed. – at Inter Miami, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

June 2, Sun. – Charlotte FC, 4:45 pm –Apple TV, FOX

June 15, Sat. – Houston, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

June 19, Wed. – at DC United, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

June 22, Sat. – at St. Louis, 8:30 pm – Apple TV

June 29, Sat. – Toronto, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

July 3, Wed. – at New England, 7:45 pm – FS1

All Home Games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

WNBA Basketball

ATLANTA DREAM

May 29, Wed. – at Washington Mystics, 7 pm – Peachtree TV

May 31, Fri. – Las Vegas Aces, 7:30 pm – ION

June 2, Sun. – Connecticut Sun, 3 pm – Peachtree TV

June 6, Thurs. – New York Liberty, 7:30 pm – Peachtree TV

June 8, Sat. – at Chicago Sky, 5 pm – NBA TV

June 11, Tues. – Washington Mystics, 7:30 pm – Peachtree TV

June 13, Thurs. – at Indiana Fever, 7 pm – Peachtree TV

June 16, Sun. – Los Angeles Sparks, 3 pm – Peachtree TV

June 19, Wed. – at Minnesota Lynx, 8 pm – Peachtree TV

June 21, Fri. – Indiana Fever, 7:30 pm – ION

June 23, Sun. – New York Liberty, 3 pm – Peachtree TV

June 28, Fri. – at Connecticut Sun, 7:30 pm – ION

June 30, Sun. – at New York Liberty, 1 pm – ESPN

July 2, Tues. – Chicago Sky, 7 pm – Peachtree TV

All Home Games played at Gateway Center Arena, College Park

Notes from Perry Street

Newnan’s Memorial Day Ceremony honors Lowery

The 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony in Newnan honored PFC Daniel Lowery.

Originally scheduled for Veterans Park, the ceremony was moved next door to McKoon’s Funeral Home due to rain. Lowery grew up in the Madras area off of Happy Valley Circle. He was killed in action by an enemy sniper while on patrol in Vietnam.

The event was sponsored by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2667 and is an annual tribute to the honored guest and is representative of all Cowetans who gave their lives for their country. Over in Peachtree City, inclement weather forced the Memorial Day Ceremony into the City Council Chambers as more than 100 people attended. Peachtree City thanked the American Legion Post 50, VFW Post 9949, Marine Corps League and all participating members of the local veterans groups for helping to make their ceremony possible.

The Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony in Senoia was canceled due to the inclement weather in the area.

The staff at Winters Media & Publishing join everyone in honoring those who lost their lives protecting our nation’s freedom. This quote attributed to the Korean War veteran and Purple Heart recipient Howard William Osterkamp from Dent, Ohio, so eloquently sums up Memorial Day …

“All gave some, some gave all.”

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TUESDAY: Key Lime, Strawberry Lemonade, GLUTEN FREE

WEDNESDAY: Banana Cream Pie, Marble Cheesecake

THURSDAY: Strawberry, Pineapple Upside Down, VEGAN

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SUNDAY: German Chocolate, Chubby Honey

For someone with the right skill set and a passion for fast-moving vehicles, a career at Yamaha can take off like – well, like a WaveRunner. Ben Clark knows this firsthand. He has been a manufacturing engineer for the company’s water vehicle assembly line for more than seven years.

“At Yamaha the sky’s the limit,” he said. “There are so many different departments and a wide spectrum of engineering, so the ability to expand my knowledge as an engineer in different aspects has been just awesome.” Clark loves the chance to work in different areas, with no two days being alike and plenty of opportunities for advancement. He also likes the employee benefits that include discounts on the purchase of fun Yamaha-made vehicles. It’s been such a great experience for his family that his wife also works for the company. Ben Clark

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Notes from here, there and the Internet …

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Clothes Less Traveled (CLT), the nonprofit thrift shop committed to empowering change in the local community, donated $248,000 to charities in Fayette and Coweta Counties. This year, CLT awarded 57 grants to organizations spanning various causes. From providing essential food for families to supporting victims of domestic violence, from fostering youth education to championing environmental preservation, every donation and purchase made at CLT directly contributes to sustaining these crucial programs.

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Almost everyone agreed to use the same type of knot for shoelaces, even though it’s arbitrary and there are better knots.

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United Bank recently made a $25,000 gift to the Coweta Samaritan Clinic’s “Enhancing and Expanding Care” campaign, specifically designated for its onsite dental services expansion. The Clinic’s total campaign goal is $650,000. “We are incredibly grateful to United Bank’s corporate leadership and local branch staff for this tremendous gift, which will help us incorporate critical dental services within our existing building,” said Tom Moynahan, DMD, Coweta Samaritan Clinic board member and volunteer dentist.

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People don’t get thrown into pools as much as they used to out of respect for knowing what it’s like not having a cell phone.

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Teen Vehicle Operations Course

A behind the wheel program for teens, parents and new drivers.

This is an 8 hour course designed and taught by police officers. This course is designed for teens and new drivers.

June and July classes are sold out. Register soon for August class!

Minimum requirements

 Any 15+ year old, with a valid learner or driver’s permit.

 A parent or legal guardian is required to attend this course with teens 15 to 18.

 We ask that your teen have 30 hours behind the wheel before attending our class.

 This is a TWO part class, Classroom & In-Car Training.

 CLASSROOM August 10, 4 to 6:30 p.m, 2 1/2 hour discussion covering laws important to teens and parents at Newnan First United Methodist Church, 33 Greenville St.

 IN-CAR TRAINING August 11, Coweta County Fairground • Sunday Morning, 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. • Sunday Afternoon, 1 to 5:30 p.m.

Five Practical exercises behind the wheel teaching critical skills, not to panic and go home alive. Coweta County fairgrounds, 275 Pine Rd, Newnan

 Pre-Registration required. COST: $80 (Sponsored by Abby’s Angel Foundation)

Check Abby’s Angels Facebook page for updates and TVOC’s web page for more information. https://tvoc.ws/

East Coweta High School History Teacher Jennifer Sandlin was named the 2024 Coweta County Teacher of the Year recently at the annual Coweta teacher of the year ceremony held by the Coweta County Board of Education. Sandlin – a 20-year educator at ECHS – was chosen from among 33 nominees from all Coweta County schools, and three finalists, including Rebecca Craver, a 4th Grade teacher at Elm Street Elementary School, and Stephanie Landrum, the Media Specialist at Ruth Hill Elementary School.

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Drain unclogger is the only product whose entire purpose is to be purchased then poured directly down the drain.

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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) open burning ban began May 1 for 54 Georgia counties, including Coweta. The ban, which has been in place every summer since 2005, affects many counties in north and central Georgia. The ZEN continued on page 9

Thank you to parents and teens for making the #1Life1Choice commitment for lifesaving training. Psalm 91:11 #allforabby #trainingteendriverssaveslives www.abbysangelsfoundation.org

Notes from here, there and the Internet …

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When you buy a dashcam, you’re betting on other people being at fault in an accident.

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West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that the Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate on the Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) exam. As part of the requirement for licensure, the CRDTS exam assesses dental hygiene students’ professional knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment on clinical skills to prepare them for dental hygiene practice.

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We’ve all just accepted that our phones listen to us.

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Rd. Lake on rear of 24+/- acres. Survey and conceptual site plan of 24+/- acres in doc box. Property to be surveyed by buyer, at buyer's expense, prior to closing, and seller must approve the new survey. NOTE: The front 1,000' of subject property is in the Quality Control District (QCD) and structures there must have brick exteriors. Also, there are other requirements. Please check with Coweta County Planning and Zoning Department for details. $7,000,000. Frank/Chip

The MUSIC … Local&Live

… by Kris Youmans

Newnan‘s Kris Youmans Band has a unique rootsy, country sound with a bit of Western swing that makes them a perfect edition to GPB’s Georgia’s Country Connection series at GPB.org/Country.

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

HANK MARCY

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

Featured Artist …

From Kris Youmans and Brandy Anderson

Just entering his 20s, Aaron Watkins has already forged a name for himself in the Newnan area. Coming from a musical background where his mother, a multi-instrumentalist and a singer with a music degree, and a father, a dedicated guitarist, has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Tim Dugger. When performing, his stage presence and captivating sound has become a crowd favorite for audiences of all ages. His incredibly low, smokey voice, often compared to Josh Turner and Trace Adkins, allows him to draw inspiration from a diverse range of musical influences.

Aaron has also crafted his guitar skills that are far beyond his years. He has an ability to showcase astonishing speed, accuracy, and has an innate sense of melody while playing lead guitar, which has become one of the highlights of his shows. Releasing his first single “Holy Smokin” in October of 2023, he finds himself on Atlanta country radio stations for their local musician spotlight shows.

Holding a production deal with “Realpeoplemusic” at Real 2 Reel Studios in Jonesboro, he is collaborating with acclaimed artists Brian Collins and Will Turpin from Collective Soul. Currently back in the studio, he is writing and working on his upcoming EP. Channeling the collective talents of the musical artists around him, he will continue to produce exceptional projects that are sure to leave a lasting impression. Aaron possesses boundless potential for a radiant future in the music industry.

When he’s not playing one of his own shows, he can usually be found at open mic nights at Abide, Anthony’s or sitting in with other musicians. He’s doing something music related 5 nights a week. Be sure to keep an eye out for more music from Aaron Watkins and take the time to experience a show at any of the many local venues he can be found playing at.

Music Notes …

The LONGLEAF Festival is set for June 22 and will not only bring iconic artists but also local artists on the acoustic stage.

Line Up: Alabama, Marshall Tucker Band, Diamond Rio, Tracielynn, Jon Langston.

Visit the new Festival site longleafmusicfest.com 18736 GA-85, Gay, GA 30218

 The BRICKS, on Church Street in Grantville, had their Grand Opening on May 25th! Brother & The Hayes provided a great combination of folk, blues, traditional country and bluegrass. The Bricks is a unique venue - a little hidden gem in the heart of Grantville. Look for The Bricks to provide live music from touring artists and locals. It’s a great place for your next event!

 Mary Martin is excited to announce that she’ll be singing with Rookie of the Year this summer on tour with Every Avenue!

 RPM has live music every Sunday on the patio at 2p.m.

Local & Live

Venues …

Call ahead to check on Live music dates and times!

THE 1890 ROOM in the Grand Hotel

303 East Main Street, Hogansville • 678-902-8408

Valentine’s Room

Live Jazz craft cocktails, delicious food 7 p.m.

6/01 … Domingo Hipona on Jazz Guitar

6/08 … Alex Blumenthaler Jazz Duo

6/15 … Ascendent Jazz Ensemble Jazz Quartet

6/22 … Rodrigo Suarez Jazz Guitar

6/29 … Reggie Sampson

ABIDE BREWERY COMPANY

110 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan Live music, jams and specials. Open Mic Night Every Thursday with Matt Duncan 6:30 p.m.

5/31 … Ricky Lee

6/01 Mostly 80’s Band

6/07 Jake Hinton 6 p.m.

6/08 Steven Moore Band 2pm

6/14 Mary Martin 6 pm

6/15 Good Time Country Concert featuring; Aaron Watkins & Rylee Banks 5 p.m.

6/21 Tyler Lowman

6/28 Tyler Caldwell

6/29 Line Dancing with Kipala Music Bingo every Wednesday

THE ALAMO

19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770-683-2526

Call ahead for info on events, dates and times.

Open Mic Night Sundays 6 - 9 p.m.

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

De Shawn Parker is your Host

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

BEACON BREWERY

700 Lincoln Street, LaGrange 706-298-6500

Live music Sundays 1 p.m.

BREWS & TUNES:

6/09 … Dixie Red

6/16 … Mick Billingsley

6/23 … Richard Murray

6/30 … Kit & Char

BELOW THE NECK!

Below the Redneck Gourmet

11 North Court Square, Newnan • 770-251-0092

Follow BTN on Instagram for updates and music

@Belowtheneck_rg

5/30 … Jack Christopher

5/31 … Russ Gordon

6/01 … Tyler Caldwell

6/06 … Coach

6/07 … Mary Martin

6/08 … Aaron Watkins

6/13 … Kevin Wallace

6/14 … Ellis Lowery

6/15 … Trevor Meadows

6/20 … Jack Christopher

6/21 … John Hensley

6/22 … Lerogie Sims

6/27 … Tyler Lowman

6/28 … Aaron Watkins

6/29 … Steven Moore

THE BISTRO

26 Carriage Oaks Drive, Tyrone • 678-593-5393

Live music on Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 8-10 p.m.; Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

R&B, Blues, Jazz & Oldies

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.

5/29 … Jeanine Duke 6 p.m.

5/30 … Butch Watkins 7 p.m.

5/31 … The Band One 8 p.m.

6/01 Liberty Road

6/01 Johnny D

6/06 Mystery Tramp

6/07 Southside Band

6/08 Eddie King Music

6/12 Tyler Lowman

6/13 Echo 80’s

6/14 The Band One

6/15 Doze Guys

6/19 6 Ft Back

6/20 Mary Martin

6/21 The Venus Kings

6/22 Chuck & Nick

6/26 Ellis Lowery

6/27 Legends Tribute

6/28 Sally Brown Band

6/29 Pete & Pete

FREDERICK BROWN AMPHITHEATER The Fred 201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 770.631.0630

6/01 … Ben Folds

6/08 … Joe Gransden

6/15 …A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show plus The Duncan Brothers 6/22 … Sheila E. plus Bogey & The Viceroy 6/29 … The Alan Parsons Project

FRIEND’S TABLE (former Highland Bakery & Kitchen) 238 City Circle, PTC 678-369-7820

5/31 … Jeanine Duke

6/01 … These Three 6/07 … Mose Davis

6/08 … Venus Kings

6/14 … Kris Youmans Band

6/15 … Mose Davis

6/21 … Jeanine Duke 6/22 … Venus Kings

6/28 … Vicky Wyatt Band

6/29 … Jeanine Duke GRAZING HERE

2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City • 770-486-2696 All Shows begin at 8 p.m. 5/31 … The Dirty Truth 6/07 … Dueling Pianos

of Aaron Watkin’s staff

6/08 … Eley Rd

6/14 … Dixon

6/15 … Taylor Ryan Band

6/21 … The Band 85 South 6/28 … Crossroads Rebellion 6/29 … FLUX

GREENVILLE STREET PARK

51 Greenville St., Newnan

6/21 … Jazz in the Park Luis Alas live with full band 7 p.m.

John Hensley

GREENVILLE STREET PARK

LOCAL’S MARKET

51 Greenville St., Newnan on Saturdays 10 a.m.

Free entry, food trucks, LIVE MUSIC , vendors

HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC

20 Longstreet Avenue, Turin Music every 1st and 3rd

Saturdays of each month starting at 6:30 pm.

Gospel, Bluegrass & Country Good Music, Good Fellowship

6/01 … The Coleman Family Bound Together Kirkland & Friends

6/15 … Devoted Disciples Hwy 5 Overdrive Slim Pickins

HUNTER’S MEXICAN CANTINA

1875 East Main Street, Hogansville • 706-637-9444

Family oriented Mexican cantina & grill with friendly atmosphere & live music. Call ahead for the music lineup.

Karaoke nights every Friday and Saturday

LINE CREEK BREWING COMPANY

150 Huddleston Road, PTC 678-545-6024

5/31 … Jimmy G & Tommy T

6/01 … Billy Brennan 6 p.m.

6/07 …John Hensley Duo 7 p.m.

6/14 …Savanna Bassett 6 p.m.

6/21 …Wired Banjo 7 p.m.

LINE CREEK BREWING BUS BARN

300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville • 770-731-1641

5/31 … Turpin Brothers

6/01 Clark Mahaffey 6 p.m.

6/02 Venus Kings w/ Lee Oscar

Anniversary Party 4-9p.m.

6/15 Venus Kings 7 p.m.

6/16 Threadbare Skivvies 1 p.m.

6/21 Open Mic Night 6 p.m

LINE CREEK THE RESERVE

18 Savannah Street, Newnan 770-755-6734

5/31 …Mary Martin

6/01 Nick Howrey 7 p.m.

6/08 … Clark Mahaffey 7 p.m.

6/15 … Savanna Bassett 6 p.m.

6/21 … Dusty Roads Duo 7 p.m.

6/22 … Threadbare Skivvies 6 p.m.

6/28 Ward Abel 6 p.m.

6/29 1 Year Anniversary Party Liberty Road 3 ‘’”

THE MAD MEXICAN 2 East Court Square, Newnan 770-683-9545

Great food, live local music.

5/29 … Tyler Lowman

5/31 … Ellis Lowery

6/01 Mark Toole Jr.

6/05 Lucas Smith

6/07 Ellis Lowery

6/12 Joey Troup

6/14 John Hensley & Kevin Walker

6/15 Lerogie Sims

6/19 Ellis Lowery

6/21 Larry Mills

6/22 Trevor Meadows

6/26 Trevor Meadows

6/28 Chad Jernigan

6/29 Gracie May

NUTWOOD WINERY

1339 Upper Big Springs Rd., LaGrange 706-882-5296

Family-owned winery & cafe.

Every Friday & Saturday - a local performer in the Tasting Room. Starting around 6 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Call for line up.

OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN

105 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville GA 30214

678-489-3888

Marvelous Marvin presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside - the best local and regional blues!

PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC

206 Clark St., LaGrange 706-443-4838

A true listening room featuring hidden treasures & legendary singer/songwriters in an intimate setting. Shows at 7:30 p.m.

6/02 Liz Longley

6/08 MarDe Brooks

6/14 … Jesse Williams Band

6/21 The Wildwoods

RPM FULL SERVICE

15 Jackson Street, Newnan 770-683-1414

Live music & restaurant venue, pet friendly on the patio - call ahead for music lineup.

*Every Sunday music on patio

*Karaoke every weekend

*Open Mic Wed. - 8:30 p.m.

6/01… Hugh Vaughan 8 p.m.

6/08 … Bike Show 4 Veterans/Suicide Awareness Music by Ellis Lowery & Friends 2 p.m.

6/22 … DUO RIDE 8p.m.

6/29 … Charlie Gilbert Duo 8 p.m.

SENOIA ALIVE AFTER FIVE

Monthly Community Event in Downtown Senoia

Hosted by Enjoy Senoia and Alive After Five

Live music, food trucks, and vendors selling handcrafted artisan goods. Shops and restaurants open late 6/21 … Journey through the 80s

7/19 BBQ & Blues, Kris Youmans Band

SENOIA BEER COMPANY

1 Main Street, Senoia 770-727-9579

Senoia’s 1st Craft brewery! Bring the kids, dogs, and your favorite takeout food.

All music starts at 7 p.m.

Open Mic Night 7:30 p.m.

Every Thursday Open Mic!

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB

335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan • 770-251-1800

Friday Night Dinner & Music.

5/31 … Duncan Brothers

6/07 Pete & Pete

6/14 Cotton Cruz

6/21 Trevor Meadows

6/28 Ellis Lowery

SUMMER NewnaNights by Main Street Newnan takes place the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6-9p.m. at Greenville Street Park.

6/13 • 7/11 • 8/08 … The park will be filled with food trucks,vendors, Live Music and entertainment.

SUTTON’S AMERICAN GRILL

477 Rome St, Carrollton 678-664-2082

Open Mic Wednesdays! Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights.

5/31 … The Band Waco

6/01 Southern Lyrics Band

6/07 Powers Trio

6/08 Pocket Fire

6/14 David Pippin

6/15 Steed Brothers

6/21 Crews & Company

6/22 Southern Remedy

6/29 Wayward Band

THE TROPIKAL BIRD

167 Banks Rd @ Banks Station, Fayetteville. 678-829-3033

SAE Live Jazz FRIDAYS 1 to 3p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. RSVP & info 770-837-7067

TOWERHOUSE FARM BREWERY

18736 Hwy. 85, Gay 470-620-7892

PICKIN ON THE SQUARE AT MARKET DAY

The 1st Saturday of every month! (Around the Newnan Courthouse)

Pickin On The Square starts around 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m.

It’s for all ages and levels of play. Join in the fun by singing along or bring your acoustic instrument.

Lots of networking for musicians going on during the performances.

Newnan’s own William Barber aka WB hosts Backyard Country on Sunday Nights 8 p.m. on 94.9 The Bull.

Look for Cotton Cruz at SummerGrove Golf Club

Look for Jake Hinton at Abide

Look forb Kris Youmans and Her Mighty Fine Band at Friend’s Table & Senoia Alive After 5

Look for Sally Brown Band at The Cellar Look

Savanna Bassett

Creek Brewing Co.

Line Creek The Reserve

The LOCATIONS

around downtown

Main Street Newnan 6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263

770.253.8283 mainstreetnewnan.com

Market Day • June 1 & July 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items. Favorites include: fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc. Southern Litfest: Hometown Novel Night, Unplugged June 7, 6-9 p.m. and all day June 8

Hometown Novel Night, Unplugged kicks off the weekend with up to 40 regional authors on the square accompanied by the sounds of DJ Alan Ray. The pedestrian only promenade of booths will extend from West Broad Street to Brown Street adjacent to the Carnegie.

Summer NewnaNights • June 13, 6 - 9 p.m.

A monthly summer event series at Greenville Street Park from June to August taking place on the second Thursday of the month. There will be live music, food trucks, and fun!

Books on Blankets • June 15, 10 - 11:30 a.m. 24 1st Avenue, Newnan, 404.483.3831

Bring your family and your blankets to enjoy stories read by our volunteer readers. Everyone receives a FREE book and a FREE ice cream.

Summer Wined-Up • June 21, 5-9 p.m.

The Summer Wined-Up is our downtown wine-tasting event. Individual tastings occur at a different downtown business, where guests should expect to perform a “wine walk” that moves to over 30 host locations.

Fourth of July Parade • July 4, 9 a.m.

Celebrate Independence Day during the 4th of July Parade. The Parade will begin at Veteran’s Memorial Park (Temple Avenue Park) at 9 a.m., and will end at Greenville Street Park.

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistory.com

Juneteenth Celebration • June 15 Greenville Street Park

92 Farmer St., Newnan info@ccaahm.org 470.414.1647

Look for info on Facebook.

Check their website frequently for fun things to do! explorenewnancoweta.com

8 Carmichael St., Newnan

Wed. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check Facebook for info

Newnan Cultural Arts Commission

Look on Facebook and Instagram @newnancac

June 21, Aug. 23, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Street Park

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts 1523 Lower Fayetteville

Georgia Academy of Dance Presents: Tales of Courage, 2024 Celebration of Contemporary Dance June 8 and An American in Paris June 9 Visit website for more information on these and other events.

is back and “unplugged.”

June

7 and 8

Discover the joys and challenges of living off the grid with

 Riverkeeper Sally Bethea

 outdoor photographer CC Lockwood

 photographer/author Gwen Roland

 NTC performs Aesop’s Fables

 Hometown Novel Night hosts 40 regional authors and

Sean Dietrich, Unplugged, at Wadsworth Auditorium

Sat., June 8, 7 p.m.

Sean Dietrich, columnist, novelist, stand-up storyteller and humorist, is one of Newnan's favorite guests. Known for his often poignant, tinged with humor, commentaries on life in the American South, his work has appeared in Southern Living and Garden and Gun among others, is nationally syndicated in newspapers across the US and appears locally in the Newnan/Times Herald. He has authored fifteen books, is the creator of Sean of the South podcast and makes frequent appearances at the Grand Ole Opry. His newest release "Kinfolk" will be available for purchase as well as others including "You are my Sunshine". Doors open at 6 p.m., tickets are $35 each and can be purchased through Eventbrite. Presented in partnership with the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation and Newnan Cultural Arts Commission.

All proceeds benefit future programming at NCAC and the Carnegie. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/southern-litfest-2024-3032019

Coweta County Genealogical Society & Library

Coweta County African American Heritage Museum

Sharpsburg

MARKET

Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Support local vendors and help Team Hungry 105 Main St. Email: sharpsburgmarket@gmail.com; cell 440.724.6774

Sharpsburg Baptist Church

8th Annual CAR & BIKE SHOW • BBQ & More June 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade Pork Rinds, Free Hot Dogs for Kids, Bake Sale, Face Painitng, Live Music, Missions Fundraiser 6413 Hwy. 54, Sharpsburg

Visit enjoysenoia.com for more information.

Senoia Farmers Market

Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @senoiafarmersmarket on Facebook 40 Travis Street, Senoia, GA 30276

Alive After 5 … May 31, June 21, July 19 Live music performances by local musicians, food trucks, and vendors selling handcrafted artisan goods, jewelry, artwork and much more! June’s theme is Journey through the 80s! July’s theme is BBQ & Blues!

Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum

6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276

Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistory.com

Check Facebook for info on upcoming events!

COWETA COUNTY

Asa Powell Expo Center

197 Temple Ave., Newnan Wed. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. to Noon

Serenbe

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

Serenbe Farmers Market

June 15 at 9 a.m. Local Farmers, Artisans, Makers, and Prepared Foods Gathering on the Selborne Green.

OutdOOrs

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263 www.gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend

Please contact park before you go. Check website and Facebook page for upcoming events!

Palmetto

Visit website for calendar citypalmetto.com

City of Fairburn

Visit website for calendar fairburn.com

“First Friday” Concerts June 7, July 5 6 to 8 p.m. 960 Senoia Road, Tyrone tyronega.gov/calendar

Check website and Facebook page for upcoming events!

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

The Ville, The Fred and Sweetland’s 2024 Concert Series are available on their websites.

www.TheVilleAmp.com/

Frederick

sweetland.events/

statefarmarena.com

Check out our website wintersmedia.net and social media pages for other upcoming events and updates on these events.

local theatre

Photos from the May 4th fundraiser for ELEVATE Coweta Students, a non-profit mentoring organization working to keep kids in school.

Hats Off to everyone who made this event a huge success.

Presenting Sponsor

Oh what a night! Our 2024 Hats and Hooves Fundraiser was a great success with over 450 in attendance and a record amount raised … $218,000!

Funds raised from this event will go directly to programs and support of students. This will allow us to continue to help identify students in need of assistance and connect those students - and family members - to community resources that can help remove obstacles to student success. In addition, you will help support our mentoring program, where we connect community members and school resources for the purpose of fostering the development of a caring relationship between a responsible adult and a student in the Coweta county school system. With over 2,000 students assisted last year and on track to eclipse that number this year, your financial support is critical.

We’d like to thank all of our sponsors for your generous support. Each and every one of you made our event possible and we are incredibly grateful to you for your support of ELEVATE and of our students.

Beer Brined Beef Ribs for Fathers Day

Tina Cannon

Recipe is for two racks of beef ribs.

Each rack feeds three people easily, but it’s going to be Father’s Day so cook your dad one whole rack for himself!

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and roll up longways and place into a gallon size zip type bag.

Add 4 Tablespoons of my beef rub: (Here’s the Beef, and 2 TBL of my Smoked SPG, available at Tinacannoncook.com) or your favorite beef seasoning). Also add 2 TBL Worcestershire sauce. Shake the bag to spread the rub and place in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.

Remove ribs from bags and dry with paper towels, reseason with beef rub and grill indirectly at 250° for an hour or two and the color Is nice and brown.

Double wrap in foil or butcher paper adding about 1/3 cup of mixture of beer and/or beef broth. Cook an additional hour or two at 250° until they are your desired tenderness.

Windy Hill Family Farms

Farm Stand Hours: Friday 3 to 6 pm Saturday 10 am to 4 pm

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The Bookmark is sponsored by Coweta Public Library System

Mr. Personality

Newnan’s Goodwill Ambassador

June: The highlights for this month are Flag Day and the first day of Summer. My good friend from Seldon’s Old School Barbershop will make house calls and shut-ins can request a haircut and a shave. Call 678-638-1904, tell him that Mr.Personality sent you. Five days a week for two hours a day, I am on Temple Avenue flying a sign and entertaining people driving by. You can also find me conversing and socializing on the Courthouse Square most days of the week. I love the friendly family atmosphere meeting dogs, parents and children, and the many shoppers on the Courthouse Square. I love to see young children laughing and playing on the Courthouse lawn. On most weekends, someone will be playing music on some corner on the Courthouse Square for hours on end. I suggest you bring your children, your dogs, and your camera after hours and enjoy the Courthouse Square for yourself. Truly good, wholesome fun. My Book of the Month is titled “Who Moved My Cheese?” By Spencer Johnson. This book is about a funny story that has much hidden wisdom about human nature. How we tend to resist change, feel entitled, overanalyzing things, and our inclination to procrastinate. It is also very interesting how the author is applying much hype and overemphasizing the psychological contents of a simple story to enhance the book’s importance. This obvious ploy to sell the book is another good reason to read it. It gives another side of human nature, read the page “About the Author” on the very last page for more hype and more exaggerations basically overselling both the author and the book. A classic example of “ego” getting in the way of a good story. I suggest you read the book for the wisdom it contains and the unexpected insight on the use of hype that is becoming obvious as more authors use the same ploy. This shall be my last column my friends. It is time to better myself in mind, body, and in spirit, as I am in the winter of life. I am downsizing my efforts and activities to match my levels of energy. As my mind and body decline, I am forced to adapt accordingly. My attention shall be fully focused upon the Divine Spirit as I enter the first of the last stages of life. It is time, my memory is fading more and more each day and it is difficult to walk short distances. I shall as always be living each day to the very fullest. I shall keep doing my sign waving gigs and showing up at the Courthouse Square as much as possible.

You

Mr. Personality, Newnan’s Goodwill Ambassador. ◗

New Classes Now Offered at Piedmont Newnan Cancer Wellness

The Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Newnan Hospital recently added acupressure, sound journey, drum circle, a journaling class, and reiki to its monthly programs. Cancer Wellness, located on the third floor of the Piedmont Medical Plaza next to the hospital, offers free support services and programs such as yoga, cooking demonstrations, expressive art classes and counseling to anyone affected by cancer, regardless of whether or not he or she is a Piedmont patient.

The Cancer Wellness Center saw record numbers in 2023, with a total of 4,424 interactions, through classes and services that focus on the five aspects of wellness: exercise, nutrition, creativity, knowledge and relaxation. The classes and services are offered on a weekly or monthly basis.

Acupressure, a traditional Chinese healing method where pressure is applied in order to stimulate key healing points, is offered by appointment and helps reduce pain while leaving recipients feeling more alert and energetic.

Journaling A new journaling class, Just Write, is offered weekly and motivates class members to incorporate journaling into their wellness routine.

Music Two new weekly music classes, sound journey and drum circle, both led by Kim “Kiiom” Coker, were also added. Sound journey, is a sound vibration experience, that uses tuning forks, crystal singing bowls, crystal pyramids and other instruments to explore a sense of peace and tranquility while also possibly releasing emotions that have been stagnant. Drum circle is for people with all levels of drumming experience, that is intentionally freestyle in nature, and allows participants to maximize the creativity and relaxation found when drumming.

Reiki, led by Aida Dotson, is available by appointment only, and helps restore the body’s natural ability to heal, purify and create balance by working with energy throughout the body.

Another new offering at the Cancer Wellness Center is The Turquoise Table. It is said that there is a special connection made between people when they gather around a table and the conversations that occur may not take place in any other context. This table is a place to connect, share and build friendships in a safe and trusted space.

For more information about Piedmont Cancer Wellness, including a monthly program calendar, visit piedmontcancerwellness.org

About Piedmont

Support Groups are Important Part of Cancer Wellness

There are over one hundred hours of programming each month at the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, ranging from exercise classes and cooking demonstrations, to gatherings of individuals interested in arts and crafts. Each program has an educational value and connects people at various points on their cancer journey with others, but often the most beneficial and most highly regarded programs offered are the support groups. There are currently four active support groups offered each month, many of which formed when Cancer Wellness launched in 2014. While the numbers of attendees can vary from group to group or month to month, the consistency of the programs offered provides an important resource for individuals and families facing a cancer diagnosis.

Recently, a men’s support group was added, to support men who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer. Led by a prostate cancer survivor, these monthly discussions will provide information, emotional support, education and resources.

“Each support group may have a different overall focus, but they all provide a way for someone to get what they need, whether that’s advice, answers, encouragement, or just someone to listen,” said Jennifer Palmer, Program Coordinator, Thomas. F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness. “The support groups all have excellent facilitators, but it’s the individual members who truly lead the groups and often provide terrific insight and support.”

Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Support groups offered each month at Piedmont Newnan are:

• Breast Cancer Support Group second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.

• Men’s Support Group fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.

• Survivors’/Caregivers’ Support Group third Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.

The support groups all meet at Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness located in Suite 310 at the Piedmont Medical Plaza 1, adjacent to the main hospital. Those interested in attending a meeting should park in front of Medical Plaza 1 and take the elevators to the third floor. Each support group is free and no registration is required.

To find out more about which groups are offered and when, visit piedmont.org/cancer or call 770.400.4020.

Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia’s growth through safe, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization with more than 12,000 donors annually that for centuries has sought to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Across our 1,755 physical locations we care for 3.7 million patients and serve communities that comprise 80 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 24 hospitals, 65 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 QuickCare locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and nearly 3,200 Piedmont Clinic members. Our patients conveniently engage with Piedmont online, as they scheduled more than 612,000 online appointments and over 163,000 virtual visits. With more than 44,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based private employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. In addition, Piedmont provided nearly $390 million in community benefit programming and uncompensated care in Fiscal Year 2023. For more information, or booking your next appointment, visit piedmont.org

In Theaters:

The Film Fix … Streaming Edition

with Jonathan W. Hickman

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (now playing) – l Fix Rating 7/10 – This fifth film in the “Mad Max” franchise is a prequel to 2015’s Oscar-winning “Fury Road.” “Furiosa” gives us the origin story of the title character, a grizzled one-armed heroine played by Charlize Theron in the previous installment. “Furiosa” reveals how she lost her arm and the crucible of violence that created the fierce, expert driver of the almost unstoppable rolling killing machine called the War Rig.

Like “Fury Road,” the story is set in the dangerous desert, where gangs rule the wasteland, and a fortress called the Citadel is governed by the strange Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme, taking over the role from the late Hugh Keays-Byrne).

As part of the origin story, we meet Furiosa as a child (played by Alyla Browne), where she lives in a kind of garden paradise. But her idyllic world is shattered when a motorcycle gang steals her away. Furiosa falls into the hands of an evil and crazy warlord who calls himself Dementus (a bizarre Chris Hemsworth). Her experiences with Dementus lead her on an adventure that we know ends in the employ of Immortan Joe behind the walls of the Citadel.

The first third of “Furiosa” is thrilling and impressive. While this part of the story takes place within the “Mad Max” universe, it feels like its own contained story. But when the film shifts to the older version of the character (then played by Anya Taylor-Joy), the elements that made “Fury Road” a stone-cold-classic take over but with a more muted effect. Furiosa’s journey is somewhat familiar, as she distinguishes herself on the hard-fought road, helping to fend off marauding gangs that attack the infamous War Rig.

The script fleshes out the rules of the wasteland, revisiting Immortan Joe’s sickening harem of beauties and his attempts to sire “whole” children. And we get the politics of the various strongholds that feed Joe’s compound. The War Rig is instrumental in maintaining the balance of power, and a sequence showing the construction of one of these gas-guzzling marvels will interest franchise fans.

Streaming Selects:

How to Rob a Bank (June 5) – l Fix Rating 8/10 – Directors Stephen Robert Morse (see “Amanda Knox”) and Seth Porges tell the story of a mysterious 1990s Seattle bank robber dubbed the world’s best. Through creative use of archived footage, high-end Hollywood-style re-enactments, and colorful comic book-like animations, Morse and Porges vividly put us in the moment, creatively chronicling the rise of a notorious and famous Robin Hood-type character. Interviews with the surviving members of the ill-fated criminal operation narrate this “how to” and “how not to” cautionary tale. At the film’s end, you will be jonesing for a narrative feature film that uses this skillfully produced documentary as the template.

Hit Man (June 7) – Actor Glen Powell (see “Top Gun: Maverick” and recent surprise hit “Anyone But You”) co-writes “Hit Man” with his “Everybody Wants Some!!” director Richard Linklater. The film has Powell playing a college professor named Gary, who moonlights as the title character, a fake assassin for hire working for the police department. However, things take a dangerous and romantic turn when Gary falls for one of his clients (Adria Arjona).

The Boys (season 4, June 13) – It’s time to become “wrathful gods!” Homelander (Antony Starr) suggests to his fellow supers in the trailer for season 4 of Prime’s violent comic book series. It’s been two years since the end of season 3, with Homelander realizing that the more evil he gets, the more popular he becomes. Can Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and his team stop the fascist forces led by Homelander and the sinister corporation Vought International? I’ll bet watching how things play out will be a bloody good time.

Star Wars: The Acolyte (series premiere June 4) – Set a hundred years before “The Phantom Menace,” “The Acolyte” takes place during the Star Wars universe’s High Republic era. The story has a Jedi Master investigating some unusual crimes that may be linked to a former Padawan. The diverse cast includes Jodie Turner-Smith (see 2019’s criminally underrated “Queen & Slim”) and Carrie-Anne Moss, who will get to use a bit of the Force that may remind viewers of her moves as Trinity in “The Matrix” franchise.

Presumed Innocent (June 12) – Jake Gyllenhaal plays a prosecutor in Chicago who is accused of a shocking murder in this limited series based on the Scott Turow bestseller. The material was adapted for the big screen in 1990 with the late Alan J. Pakula (see “All the President’s Men”) directing and Harrison Ford in the lead. Like most Apple TV+ projects, this eight-episode series is handsomely produced and sports a top-tier cast, including Ruth Negga (see “Preacher”), Bill Camp, and Peter Sarsgaard.

House of the Dragon (June 16) — The splashy, sexy, and violent prequel series to HBO’s epic “Game of Thrones” franchise delivers its second season with more complex George R.R. Martin storytelling. After a compelling but uneven first season that helped to construct a familiar but new world, this second helping appears to lean heavily on the action by heaping on the battles and fire-breathing dragons. With a new king occupying the famed Iron Throne, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and her vicious brother, Prince Daemon (Matt Smith), must find a way to reclaim their rightful place in the kingdom. Of course, that means that many must die.

Free Movies

H The Super Mario Bros. Movie … June 3

H Migration … June 10

H Wonka … June 17

H Up … June 24

Join Newnan Leisure Services for free movies and popcorn. Movies will start promptly at 10:30 a.m. at the Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson St., Newnan

Theatrical Teasers:

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (June 7) — After reviving the “Bad Boys” franchise in 2020 with the surprisingly successful “Bad Boys for Life,” Will Smith and Martin Lawrence slide back into the roles of Miami Police Detective Lieutenants Michael Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. When their late Captain Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano) is accused of being in league with a drug cartel, Lowey and Burnett work together and outside official channels to clear their mentor’s name. Directors Adil & Bilall return to helm this installment after finding commercial success with the last one.

Inside Out 2 (June 14) – Pixar tries to capture the old magic that led them to Oscar and commercial gold in 2016 with the original “Inside Out.” In this sequel, Riley Anderson (now voiced by Kensington Tallman, replacing Kaitlyn Dias) is 13 years old and begins to experience new emotions. While much of the voice cast returns, actor Tony Hale replaces Bill Hader as Fear, and Maya Hawke joins the cast playing a new emotion, Anxiety.

Tuesday (June 14) – Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Zora, a mother devoted to caring for her disabled daughter Tuesday (Lola Petticrew). They are forced to confront Death when it arrives in the form of a fantastic talking bird. The trailers for this one tease a moving and inspiring portrait that explores end-of-life decisions while celebrating the short time in this world we all hold near and dear.

The Bikeriders (June 21) – This long-delayed project about a Midwestern motorcycle club known as the Vandals will finally make its way to the big screen after being pushed out last year. The film is written and directed by the talented Jeff Nichols (see 2016’s “Loving” and 2011’s “Take Shelter”). The cast is equally impressive, led by breakout “Elvis” star Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Boyd Holbrook, Jodie Comer, and “Challengers” heartthrob Mike Faist. Local readers will be keen to see this one because Norman Reedus has a significant role.

A Quiet Place: Day One (June 28) – The third film in the “A Quiet Place” franchise is the first installment not directed by John Krasinski. As the title suggests, this entry is a prequel showing us the arrival of the killer aliens from a different perspective. Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o stars.

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (June 28) – The first of two Horizon films to be released this year, “Chapter 1,” is Kevin Costner’s big budgeted Western gamble. The story is set over a 15year timespan, both before and after the Civil War. Costner is in the film, along with a large ensemble cast. Part 2 will be released on August 16.

The RACE for the Orphans Board of Directors is excited to announce that $90,000 was raised at this year’s RACE! This is the most ever raised through the annual event, and these funds will be distributed to the 2024 RACE Grant Recipients to help bring more children HOME! We truly appreciate all participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for your support of adopting families … toGodbeALLtheglory!

the date

Bone and Joint is

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.

Scott family adopting from Colombia.

Zamore family adopting from America.

Self family adopting for the third time from America.

Hoerner family adopting from America.

VanKlaveren family adopting for the second time from India.

Photo by Matt Evans.

Photo by Matt Evans.

Photo by Emily Franklin.

“It’s always been about working harder to leave something for the future generations.” Steve Riboli

With four generations of wine-making, the Riboli Family Wines have always been about family values, working hard, and a love for the land. With wineries both domestic and international, these events will be one for the tastebuds. Join us around the world and back.

Seats Selling Fast. RSVP Now.

• Friday, June 14 (8 seats open)

• Wednesday, June 12 (2 seats open)

• Saturday, June 29 (6 seats open).

6:30 p.m. $35 includes 6 (1 oz. pours, a glass of wine, charcuterie board pairings and dessert. Stop by or call to RSVP and pay.

July will be a Chianti tasting with dinner.

The Classic Market & Wine Shoppe

15 Main St., Suite 1B, Senoia • 770.727.9140 theclassicmarketsenoia.com Email theclassicmarketsenoia@gmail.com to be on the “first to know” list.

Veggie Patch

Tomatoes, Fruits, Veggies, Plants

Strawberries, berries, plums, citruses, apples!

Large selection of ferns, baskets of flowers and plants!

And much more including take and bake casseroles, homemade fresh baked breads, sausage, Amish butter, boiled peanuts!

1502 US Hwy 29, Newnan, GA 30263 Hwy 29 N. & Hal Jones Rd. Roundabout just north of the Country Club. Like Us On Facebook Veggie Patch Produce Market

Don’t Store Your Winter Clothes Until You Do This!

Summer is all but here. If you haven’t already, it’s time to store winter items.

Before storing heavy sweaters, coats, and blankets, ensure they’re thoroughly cleaned.

Winter wear accumulates dirt, oils, and sweat, which can cause odors, attract pests, and damage fabrics if stored uncleaned.

Imagine finding your favorite wool sweater musty and motheaten next winter. Properly washing and dry-cleaning items before storage preserves their quality and extends their lifespan. Be certain to store items in breathable sealed bags and acid-free tissue paper.

We have both should you need them or we can clean and store everything for you in our climate-controlled space.

Taking these steps ensures your winter essentials will be fresh, clean, and ready to keep you warm when the cold weather returns.

Out & About with Katie Anderson

In May, I really took the name of my column to a whole ‘nother level. I went WAY out and about – overseas.

A belated graduation gift to our kids, our trip took us to London and Paris for nine days. With dreams of hanging with the Royal Family and baguettes, cheese, and wine for every meal, I planned the trip within an inch of its life. I was excited, and also intimidated. I had only been to Europe forty years ago with my grandparents. I might as well have been wearing a neon sign saying “HEY Y’ALL, WE DON’T SPEAK BRITISH OR FRENCH. WE ARE DOING OUR BEST.”

In London, even though we speak the same language, it’s not the same. I was fascinated to hear their terms for things. Lift = elevator, tube = subway, crisps = chips, chips = french fries, uni = university, innit = isn’t it, etc. A big sign on the tube says to “mind the gap.” There really is a gap, sizes of which vary, between the trains and the platforms, and you really do have to mind it, lest you fall in, never to be heard from again. Well, it’s not that dramatic, but you could get hurt. So, mind the gap!

In Paris, we were ready to try out our new, fresh Duolingo (free version, obviously) skills. Fortunately, most everyone spoke English, and they were spared from wasting their valuable time while we searched for words we didn’t know. I did try to say small things here and there, and beamed with pride when I asked for sugar for my tea. Small victories, guys.

A Cowetan’s Adventures in Europe

whatever the French version of “bless your heart” is. Despite all the language barriers, and not really knowing what things were going to be like, we fared pretty well. Honestly, people in both cities were friendly and nice to us. They turned out to be more like us than I expected. They dressed like us, laughed like us, were tourists like us, had good manners like (some of) us. They gave up subway seats to elderly folks like us. They helped when we didn’t understand the announcement to switch trains and told us what train to take. (No telling where we would’ve ended up!)

It is reassuring that once I got over my apprehension

One of my low points in Paris with the language was when I ordered a baguette, of all things. Seems simple, non? Well, I ordered a baguette and then she started saying words back. Lots of words. So I just said “yes.” Then she asked a question, and I didn’t know the words there either, so I just said “yes.” She then held up a baguette and I said “yes.” And then, she held up another baguette. And, you guessed it, I said yes. Sigh.

Fellow Cowetans, I apologize. I tried to represent us well. I really did. In that moment, though, I felt like David Sedaris in Me Talk Pretty One Day. It was humbling. The story ended well, however. She eventually put a beautiful baguette in a bag and I paid for it. She even smiled at me. I feel sure that she was thinking

about looking and feeling different, I was able to learn about these different cultures and expand my mind. Traveling is fun and stressful and beautiful and crazy and tiring and energizing and humbling. This trip was a good reminder that wherever you go, people are people. I hope you’ll discover the same wherever your adventures take you this summer.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

– Helen Keller

Make plans to visit downtown Newnan and these fine folks: Riverkeeper Sally Bethea, outdoor photographer CC Lockwood, photographer/author Gwen Roland, NTC performance of Aesop’s Fables, and Sean Dietrich. Hometown Novel Night will host 40 regional authors. southernlitfest.com

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Did You Know?

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

• 1/3rd of Georgia’s children 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?

Reading at least 15 minutes daily with your child can drastically improve their language and academics. is back and “unplugged.” June 7 and 8

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.

cowetaferst.org/ 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

From Deciding to Sell to Sold

I had the pleasure of speaking to the residents at Wesley Woods of Newnan recently regarding the listing process. I thought I would share a condensed version here. My presentation was entitled “From Deciding to Sell to Sold.”

The first step in deciding to sell is to think about where you are in life. Maybe you own your first home, and you need a bigger house for a growing family. Maybe you have a large home, and your children are grown. It may be time to downsize and purchase a smaller house. Wherever you are in life, it is important to really think about what you need moving forward. Often though, sellers do not have a choice in selling as they may be moving for a job, due to a foreclosure, or divorce, or even death.

What is the local market like where your property is located? Is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? Maybe it is not the right time to sell. In a seller’s market, you can expect numerous showings and perhaps multiple offers. In a buyer’s market, it could be difficult to generate an offer on your house, at least one close to the price you want. The type of market where you live will factor in the value of your home.

Pricing your home is extremely important. Considering comparable sales, or “comps,” is essential in determining the value of your property. You want to think like an appraiser and use homes that are of similar style and age, with similar finishes, close in proximity to your own home. A 4,000 square foot two story home does not compare to a 1,600 square foot ranch.

Once you are ready to list, you want to think like a prospective buyer when preparing your home for the market. What would you like to see when viewing a home to purchase? Is there any deferred maintenance that you need to take care of as a homeowner? Any touch ups like fresh paint? How does your flooring look? Fresh paint, landscaping and pressure washing are all good returns on your investment as a seller. In order to obtain top dollar, you need to have your home in excellent condition when it hits the market for sale. Hopefully, this gives you a little insight into the process of deciding to sell your home, timing, pricing and preparing the property for the market. An experienced Realtor can consult with you and guide you every step of the way.

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