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from The PAPER March 2023

by Ruth Doyal

Great Scot! Coweta Prepares to Welcome Students from Abroad

Candles, Clothes, Coffee and

Today, Scottish heritage is celebrated throughout the county. Each year in January, Larisa Scott, Executive Director of the McRitchie-Hollis Museum, and her husband, Michael Scott, facilitate the Newnan Burns Weekend which celebrates famed poet Robert Burns who was born in Ayr. Periodically, representatives from Newnan, which in the past have included Bette Hickman, Phyllis Graham, Cynthia Bennett, and Mayor Keith Brady, have visited Ayr as an expression of the continued commitment to the sister-city, sister-county relationship.

At present, the AFO Steering Committee, which is made up of city and county employees, Explore Newnan-Coweta, members of the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission, and other local citizens is diligently planning the multi-day itinerary.

“I’m so glad to be back surrounded with so much energy to make this event first class in every way!” says Co-chair Bette Hickman who recently returned from an extended stay abroad. The activities planned include a hoedown barbeque, pool party, and a much-anticipated concert.

“I just think that the energy these young people have - because they’ve spent a lot of time on their craft - is reflected in the music. It makes you want to dance and move!” says Co-chair Phyllis Graham who also notes the importance of the arts when it comes to healing and connection. “It’s an opportunity for the community to come together for something that’s positive, for celebrating the gifts that we’re given!”

Families interested in hosting the foreign students can apply on the City of Newnan website. A formal background check is required. For more information, contact the City of Newnan at 770.254.2358.

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Dr. Chad Kessler

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“Because everything is in one place, we can get X-rays scheduled the same day, and the images are back almost immediately. If a patient needs physical therapy or targeted pain injections, I can get them in with someone I trust within a week. The best thing about the Spine Center is being able to find all-inclusive, state-ofthe-art care without having to travel into Atlanta.”

Dr. David Love

Fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery

“Most people have one or two episodes of back pain, and 90% of them never need surgery. The goal of treatment is to give them many more good days than bad days without invasive treatment.”

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