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March 8 … Coweta Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, 706.672.2311 or eventbrite.com
March 11 … MEGA Bingo Tommy Thompson Senior Center
March 12… City of Hope Breast Cancer Screening, 3-5:30 pm, Call 770.400.6677 for more info
March 14-15 & 28-29 … Griffin House Newnan Sale Days Look for ad.
March 15 … Merle Norman Sugar Boutique Anniversary Celebration 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Look for ad.
March 19 … Pete Fodero Concert & Brunch Senoia’s Leroy Johnson Community Center. Look for ad.
March 21… Spring Art Walk mainstreetnewnan.com
March 22 … Piedmont Rocks! piedmont.org/piedmontrocks
March 22 … Magnolia “Dayla”, Coweta Fairgrounds continentalsocietiesnewnanchapter.com
March 22 … Senoia Farmers Market enjoysenoia.com
March 29 … 2025 Tour of Coweta bikecoweta.com
March 29 … Make More Music Benefit Concert Noon-4 pm, 6 Perry Street, Newnan
March 30 … Atlanta Chambers Players at Wadsworth
April 11-13 … Rock and Road Festival bikecoweta.com
April 12 … Spring Plant Sale, 8:30 am-Noon, Coweta County Fairgrounds
April 12… The U.S. Army Field Band 7pm at Wadsworth
April 17 … Kiwanis Golf Tournament at Newnan Country Club. Look for ad.
April 19 … Coweta Grand Prix Look for ad.
April 26 … Abby’s Angels Rainbow Run & Family Fun Day abbysangelsfoundation.org
April 27 … Taste of Senoia 1 p.m.
This is a small list of some BIG upcoming events. Look inside for more. Look in The Coweta Shopper and on our website for more info on these and other events. wintersmedia.net
Some photos from March 1 Wicked Oscar Gala
The 18th Annual Oscar Gala was held Saturday, March 1 at the Newnan Centre. There was a DJ, delicious food and wine, open bar beverage service, and a fabulous Silent Auction. Everyone came together in a “Wicked” way to support Newnan-Coweta and Howard Warner Boys and Girls Clubs!
These clubs work to serve hundreds of kids and teens each year to help them reach their fullest potential. They provide an environment where all youth can feel safe and secure to dream, discover, and develop. Their programs focus on helping kids succeed in school, live healthy, and become leaders.
Look for more photos inside and on our website, wintersmedia.net
Magnolia "Dayla" Fundraiser Set for March 22
The Newnan Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. is excited to announce, that the Magnolia "Dayla," its revitalized signature event, is now a fundraiser and is set to take place on March 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan. This highly anticipated event celebrates spring with an afternoon of dancing, fellowship, food, and fun, all while supporting the chapter’s scholarship fund and various educational programs.
The Magnolia "Dayla" will feature the work of local artist Ezra Thompson, offering attendees a chance to experience art in a beautiful and intimate setting. Guests are invited to attend in semi-formal “CHIC Garden Party” attire—think elegant garden party vibes.
Tickets are available for $65 per individual. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to funding the chapter’s educational initiatives and scholarship programs for local youth. To purchase tickets, please visit www.continentalsocietiesnewnanchapter.com
For those unable to attend, donations are also encouraged to support the cause. To make a donation, simply visit the chapter’s PayPal page — no PayPal account is required.
The Continental Societies, Inc., a national non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, especially those with special needs, by promoting programs in Health, Education, Employment, Recreation, Arts, and Humanities. The Newnan Chapter has been a part of this impactful organization since its founding in February 1992. The Newnan Chapter of Continental Societies, Incorporated continues to work toward improving educational opportunities for local youth through various programs and scholarships.
“We are thrilled to host the Magnolia ‘Dayla’ and bring the community together for such an important cause,” said Melvinor J. Kendrick, Founder of the Newnan Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. “This event is an opportunity to celebrate spring, support education, and positively impact the lives of local children.”
For more information on the Newnan Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc., or the Magnolia “Dayla,” please visit the chapter’s website at www.continentalsocietiesnewnanchapter.com
Other contact information for the Newnan Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc.: 706-5531091 and email newnanchaptercsinc@gmail.com. Look for and follow on Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/CSINewnan1992/
Notes from Perry Street
Back in the early 1800s, American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote “music is the universal language of mankind.”
Corby, who co-owns The Paper and The Coweta Shopper with me, would say that “it changed my life. Music gave me direction through singing.”
We focus a lot on local musicians and live music here at The Paper. Okay, we talk a lot about food too, but let’s stick with one subject today. We are blessed with so many great musicians here in Coweta County.
I would say Kris Youmans, who writes The Music column for us, could be considered the grandmother of the Coweta music scene. I mean that with utmost respect, as she has probably raised up more musicians than anyone I know. Except maybe Quincy Jones, but again, that’s another story.
I look forward to them joining up again, and once again, hope for a front row seat.
To all the local musicians out there, thank you for contributing your art.
And readers, please support them when you can. Check out Kris’ column to see who is playing where each month. Until next time.
Kris was recently joined with Melody Kiser and Mary Claire Martin for a session called the Ladies of Song Sessions. Handling the accompanying parts were David Puett and Patrick Thompson, two musicians who could front their own bands with ease.
Melody and Mary were just on fire, belting (in a very good musical way I mean) one original after another. For two hours, I was fortunate to watch and listen to five wonderful musicians honoring us with their craft.
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April 8-10 / Philadelphia
April 11-13 / at Tampa Bay
April 14-16 / at Toronto
April 18-20 / Minnesota
April 21-23 / St. Louis
April 25-27 / at Arizona
April 28-30 / at Colorado
May 2-4 / LA Dodgers
May 5-8 / Cincinnati
May 9-11 / at Pittsburgh
May 12-15 / Washington
May 16-18 / at Boston
May 20-22 / at Washington
May 23-25 / San Diego
May 27-29 / at Philadelphia
May 30-June 1 / Boston
June 3-5 / Arizona
June 6-8 / at San Francisco
June 9-11 / at Milwaukee
June 13-15 / Colorado
June 17-19 / NY Mets
June 20-22 / at Miami
June 23-26 / at NY Mets
June 27-29 / Philadelphia
July 1-3 / LA Angels
July 4-6 / Baltimore
July 8-10 / at Oakland
July 11-13 / at St. Louis
July 15 / All-Star Game
July 18-20 / NY Yankees
July 21-23 / San Francisco
July 25-27 / at Texas
July 28-30 / at Kansas City
July 31-Aug 1 / at Cincinnati
Aug 2 / Cincinnati at Bristol
August 4-6 / Milwaukee
August 7-10 / Miami
August 12-14 / at NY Mets
August 15-17 / at Cleveland
August 18-20 / Chicago WSox
August 22-24 / NY Mets
August 25-27 / at Miami
August 28-31 / at Philadelphia
Sept 1-3 / at Chicago Cubs
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**Surviving and Thriving at the Aspen Snowball Gala**
Article and Photos by Emily Chandler-Westergreen
What happens when you mix a luxurious hotel, a killer cause, and a snowstorm of glittering glam? You get the Children’s Oncology Support Fund (COSF) Aspen Snowball Gala at the St Regis in Aspen, and oh, what a night it was!
Picture this: the majestic backdrop of Aspen’s snowy peaks, with the St Regis standing tall like a modern-day castle. Cue the princess look! Thanks to Newnan’s own Lillian Gardens bridal boutique, I repurposed a full-length feather embellished couture gown with a six-foot train into an outfit custom made for my inner snow queen! As I walked into the grand ballroom, I was greeted by the most dazzling sight — an avalanche of sequins, bow ties, and the unmistakable sparkle of hope. Yes, it was a gala for the books, benefiting children’s oncology, and as a cancer survivor myself, I felt like I was walking a glittering path paved with second chances.
First on the agenda: the red carpet. And by red carpet, I mean a plush path that made me feel like royalty. Photographers captured every twirl and laugh, and I might have even struck a pose or two (OK, maybe ten). After all, surviving cancer calls for a lot more than just celebration — it calls for a bit of showing off!
The highlight of the evening? The keynote speakers who were anything but ordinary. Jay Leno hosted the evening and had the audience roaring with laughter while bidding on auction items that cost more than most cars in his impressive collection. Health and wellness guru and fellow cancer survivor Brooke Burke dazzled the crowd with her special brand of beauty and energy. She even signed a cowboy hat for me that will be auctioned for a local Newnan charity (stay tuned for a chance to win your own little slice of the glamour for good!)
As the night drew to a close, the auction winners were announced. I didn’t win the $150,000 Anthony James light sculpture that would have been the perfect conversation piece at Underground Runway, but the joy of knowing that the proceeds were going towards children’s oncology research was the real prize. The sense of community, the shared stories, and the collective commitment to fighting cancer made the Aspen Snowball Gala a night to remember. Not to mention the whopping sum of $3.5 million dollars raised by the COSF Foundation which will go towards providing less toxic treatments and therapies for children battling cancer.
So, here’s to the warriors, the survivors, and everyone who believes in the power of hope. The Aspen Snowball Gala wasn’t just an event — it was a celebration of life, laughter, and the indomitable human spirit. Until next year, stay fabulous and keep sparkling!
Katherine Anders
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Thrill of racing returns to downtown Newnan on April 19 with third annual Coweta Grand Prix
The thrill of racing will return to downtown Newnan on April 19, 2025, when the third annual Coweta Grand Prix is presented by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America. With proceeds to benefit the Coweta Community Foundation, this exhilarating event will support local students through the Yamaha Downhill Dreams Academy, where youth will have the opportunity to build and race their own cars.
According to the Foundation, this event is one “where passion meets STEM education, instilling leadership values and fostering teamwork, creating champions on and off the track!” The event is not just for youth, as there is an adult division as well.
Scott McInnis, executive director of the Coweta Community Foundation, said, “We’re looking forward to our best race yet
in downtown Newnan, and it’s an event where the whole family can participate.” McInnis noted that anyone eight and older can race in the event, and it’s easy to go online and register. You build a car according to the race guidelines, then challenge friends and rivals to participate as well before showing up on race day ready for a good time.
And for those who would like to support this worthy community effort, sponsorships at a variety of levels are available as well.
For more details on race rules, visit www.cowetafoundation. org/coweta-grand-prix/
The Coweta Community Foundation’s mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life by encouraging philanthropic interaction to provide a catalyst to help focus local philanthropy on the community’s ever-changing needs. As a Foundation, it manages individual gifts and bequests that enhance and support the quality of life in Coweta County. For more information, please visit cowetafoundation.org
When a professional in any field finds a home at a company whose standards for high-quality work and overall values align with his or her own, it’s a perfect match.
Belize Ellison, a senior sustainability engineer at Yamaha, has found such a match. Her role involves reducing Yamaha’s carbon footprint to enhance its business model.
“I want to help us be the best Yamaha we can today without compromising future Yamaha’s ability to continue to be the best,” she said. “That is my job.”
Ellison is thrilled to work for a company which values the same things she is personally passionate about when it comes to sustainability. As a relatively young engineer less than a decade into her career, she also appreciates being part of a brand recognized around the world for excellence – “the best of the best,” as she put it.
Free AARP Tax-Aide at Local Library
AARP Volunteers, certified by the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), and the Coweta County Public Library System have partnered once again to prepare federal and state tax returns for FREE.
The FREE help is offered at the Central Library, 85 Literary Lane, Newnan GA 30265, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, through April 15th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Reservations are accepted Only for the Central Library and can be made by calling the Central Library at 770-683-2052. Please come by the library to pick up an interview sheet to be completed before you come to have your taxes done.
A special free filing day will be held ONE day only Thursday, March 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heard County Public Library, 564 Main Street, Franklin, GA, (706-675-6501).
Please note reservations are NOT accepted at the Franklin Library, but please come by one of the 2 libraries to pick up an interview sheet to be completed before you come to have your taxes done. This will help you remember what to bring and will help the volunteers.
Bring a state issued I.D. for ALL taxpayers (husband & wife) a copy of last year’s (2024) income tax return, W-2 forms from all employers, unemployment compensation statements, SSA1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms showing interest and/or dividends and documents showing original purchase price of any sold assets/stocks, 1099misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid; dependent care provider information (name, employer ID, Social Security number); Affordable Health Care Documents; Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents.
It is very helpful, that the taxpayer bring their copy of the previous year’s tax return.
It is NOT necessary to be an AARP member and ALL ages are welcome.
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Newnan Utilities’ New Caring Customers Grants to CORRAL, Swing Chic Foundation
At Newnan Utilities, we’re committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Thanks to our generous customers and their support of the Caring Customers program, we can extend that impact even further.
“We’re proud to support both long-standing and emerging organizations that make a difference in our community,” said Melissa Payton, Program Manager at Newnan Utilities. “Thanks to our Caring Customers, we can help fund programs that create meaningful opportunities for those they serve.”
Through the generosity of our customers, the Caring Customers program has supported more than 40 local nonprofits, providing assistance in areas such as basic needs, environmental and music education, foster care, mental health, and more.
The Caring Customers advisory board recently awarded grants to two deserving local organizations:
To learn more about Newnan Utilities’ Caring Customers program or to enroll, go to www.caringcustomers.org
CORRAL’s Project: Horse Sponsorship … A $2,400 grant will cover the cost of routine care for one horse for a year, ensuring a healthy horse for the success of their riding program.
Swing Chic Foundation’s Project: Special Needs Golf Program … A $2,600 grant will help equip adults with special needs with golf clubs, training materials, and travel support as they prepare for the 2025 Special Olympics Golf Tournament.
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JUST LISTED! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED FARMHOUSE ON 24.287+/- ACRES in Northgate School District! Modern Kitchen w/ Butler's Pantry, gorgeous views from Great Rm, Primary Bedrm & lg Deck. Barn, chicken coop & equestrian fencing. Simply stunning! $1,595,000. Jess.
JUST LISTED! GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME IN LAKE REDWINE NGHBRHD ON 1.52 +/- ACRES! 4 Bed/4.5Ba. Kitchen, Sunrm, Family Rm, Dining Rm, Primary Bedrm Suite, Bsmnt Suite, Game Rm! Saltwater Pool, 3 Car Garage, Private Boat Dock, Community Amenities! $1,649,900. Tom/Jess.
crown molding, custom columns, clawfoot tubs, screened porch, detached garage. Unique property with potential for bed and breakfast or income-producing property. Circle driveway. Walk to the historic court square in downtown Newnan and the CJ Smith Park. Estate-owned property sold "as-is". $549,900. Jess.
BEAUTIFUL 4 BR, 3 BA HOME W/ OPEN FLOOR PLAN! Fenced backyard on a corner lot. Primary BR on main lvl. Foyer entrance. Hardwood floors.
WELCOME TO ROSE HILL CIRCA 1850. UNIQUE HISTORIC GREEK REVIVAL HOME ON 7+/- SECLUDED WOODED acres. Four over four central hall floor plan. This private retreat features Formal Living Room, Library or Family Room, Formal Dining,
JUST LISTED! PROPERTY FRONTING ON YEAGER ROAD JUST OFF POPLAR ROAD With Possible Access Road From Poplar Road. Approximately 19 acres subject to new survey (Listing Priced at $250,000 per acre. The exact acreage shall be determined by a new survey to be made at buyer's expense by a licensed Georgia Land Surveyor. The exact sales price shall be $250,000 per acre for the whole tract.). Wooded, public water & public sewer available. Has lake at back portion of property. Zoned C6 (There are certain requirements that property is subject to from the rezoning of said property). Buyer shall pay for the entrance, any required turn lanes and the entrance road. All work must be done according to all governmental ordinance, laws, regulations and requirements. Easy access to I-85 and Piedmont Newnan Hospital. $4,750,000. Chip/Frank.
ment shed. 1 Mile to Manchester City Limits. 2 - 3 Miles to Warm Springs City Limits. Minimum 2 acre lot size for development for Meriwether County Planning & Zoning. Property is currently under CUVA for tax purposes and buyer must assume in writing or be responsible for all fees and taxes caused by any breach of said CUVA by buyer. Sole Member of the LLC is a Georgia Licensed Realtor. $897,825. Frank.
Real Es tate PAPER
Spring Selling Season Is Around the Corner
Spring is the best time to sell your home. More homes are sold between Spring and Fall than any other time of the year (per GAMLS). Real estate correlates with both the weather and school year.
Buyers prefer to look at homes when the weather is nice. Families prefer to move their families once the school year is over. Children are already out of school then and do not have to change schools mid-year. The last day of school for Coweta County is May 23rd. When considering
the average market time to sell, a 30-60 day closing process, its best to list in the Spring to accomplish a late Spring or Summer move.
The first day of Spring officially begins on March 20th. As a Realtor, we have seen activity pick up tremendously in February. Homeowners have contacted real estate agents for assistance in pricing, marketing and the listing process. Buyer activity and showings have increased. There is still time left for you to capture the busy selling season. The next part of this article will provide some helpful tips from Realtor.com for selling your home.
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Get realistic about how much your home is worth It is natural to think your home is priceless, or hope it is worth at least more than when you bought it. Many sellers make the mistake of placing a pie-in-the-sky price on their home with the hopes that some buyer will bite. But the reality is, overpriced homes tend to sit on the market. Potential buyers begin to think that something is “wrong” with a house when it sits on the market and become apprehensive to pursue the property. You want to be able to make a great first impression when the home hits the market. A correct price can often result in multiple offers and a contract price well-above list price.
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Keep clutter from creeping in Clutter can make a spacious home feel claustrophobic. It is crucial that you toss, donate, gift, or recycle anything you do not love or use. This is also true for those hidden areas like your closets and cabinets. Buyers will poke their heads in these areas. You must also be able to de-personalize your property. Buyers will need to be envision themselves in your home. Family pictures, souvenirs, trophies, etc., along with clutter, prevent the buyers from doing so.
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Keep your home show-ready 24/7 It can be difficult to keep your home pictureperfect for buyers all the time, but it is well worth the pain and suffering. Having your property listed on the market will require you to live a certain way while your home is listed. This means keeping your home clean and presentable at all times. This includes smells and pets. Landscaping and keeping a yard “fresh” is to not be overlooked. You do not know when that perfect buyer will be coming to your home!
Jess Barron is an Associate Broker with Lindsey’s Inc. Realtors and former President of the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors.
The MUSIC … Local&Live
… by Kris Youmans-Hall
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.
Music Notes …
+ Mary Martin is traveling with her Band Rookie of the Year April 17-29th!
+ Look for Jeanine Duke in March at Georgia Shrimp Company March 2, 1-4p.m. Pascal’s on the Patio March 3, 6-9p.m. Below the Neck March 7, 7-10p.m. Mama Lucia’s March 12, 6-9 p.m. Towerhouse Brewery March 21
+ Thank you Winters Media & Publishing for supporting Local & Live music and the musicians who present quality entertainment for our community.
+ Send me your band info and what you’re up to and I’ll post it! krisyoumansband@gmail.com
Local & Live Venues …
Call ahead to check on Live music dates and times!
1890 ROOM
303 E Main St., Hogansville
3/8 … Live Jazz Piano with Rob Hardie 7 p.m.
3/15 … Live Jazz Alex Blumenthaler & Mike Bacarella 7 p.m.
3/22 … Jazz Saxophonist w/ Dexter Tolson 7 p.m.
ABIDE BREWERY
110 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan Live music, jams and specials.
3/5 … Open Mic w/ Russ Gordon 6:30p.m.
3/7 … Mary Martin
3/28 … Dueling Pianos 7 p.m.
THE ALAMO 19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770-683-2526
Open Mic Sundays 6 - 9 p.m.
Come out to see local talent & sign up to play!
Jerry Schutjer is your Host
ANTHONY’S PIZZERIA 107 Stonewall, Fayetteville 770-746-6944 a fun place! Great live music! Great food!
3/5 … Ellis Lowery
3/8 … South Paw Band
3/12 … Skyler Saufley
3/15 … Tim McGee & the Boys
3/19 … Jimmy Cagel
3/22 … Cowboy Noyz
3/26 … Kenny Owens
3/29 … The Venus Kings
BARNSTORMER’S GRILL
349 Jonathan’s Roost Rd., Williamson, GA
3/22 … Silver Stallion Tribute to Cash, Jennings, Kristofferson & Nelson 8 p.m.
BEACON BREWERY
700 Lincoln Street, LaGrange 706-298-6500
Live music Sundays 1-4 p.m.
* Live Music before every Sweetland Concert
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
3/6 … Jack Christopher
3/7 … JK Duke
3/8 … Rachel Forehand
3/13 … Elliot Phillips
3/14 … Russ Gordon
3/15 … Steven Moore
3/20 … Tyler Lowman
3/21 … Cam & Ash
3/22 … Mary Martin
3/27 … Rob Harlan
3/28 … Sam Hutchinson
3/29 … Marty Weathersby
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THE CELLAR / THE BAYS
20 Jefferson Street, Newnan 770-683-6328
Acoustic on Thursdays in The BAYS 7 to 10 p.m.
Live Music Friday and Saturday nights 8 to 11 p.m.
3/6 … Gary McCullough
3/7 … Venus Kings
* Barbie Party with Wadsworth Pink Out Drink Special
3/8 … Duncan Brothers
3/13 … Mary Martin
3/14 … Rylee Banks
3/15 … Chuck X Nick St Patty’s Day Bash
3/19 … Dining Room Music with Rod, Wine Wednesday
3/20 … Melody Kiser
3/21 … The Band One
3/22 … Kris Youmans Band
3/27 … Pete & Pete
3/28 … Midnight Satellite
3/29 … Flint River Revelers
GEORGIA SHRIMP COMPANY
100 N Peachtree Parkway
Peachtree City 770-631-9114
Live Jazz, Soul, & Motown
GRAZING HERE
2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City • 770-486-2696
3/22 … Crossroads Rebellion
HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC
20 Longstreet Avenue, Turin
Every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month starts at 6:30 pm.
Gospel, Bluegrass & Country
Good Music, Good Fellowship
3/15 … Glory Quartet
Soggy Broccoli Boys Traveling Band Country
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 lineup. Karaoke nights every Friday and Saturday
300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville • 770-731-1641
3/7 … Charles Shields 6 p.m
3/15 … Mary Martin 2 p.m.
Atlanta Playlist Band 6 p.m.
3/16 … Kraken’s Release 2 p.m.
3/29 … Ward Abel 6 p.m.
LINE CREEK THE RESERVE 18 Savannah Street, Newnan 770-755-6734
3/8 … Ward Abel
3/15 … Kris Youmans Band 2 p.m.
Rusted Melody 5 p.m.
3/21 … Matt Moskal 6 p.m.
THE MAD MEXICAN 2 East Court Square, Newnan 770-683-9545
Great food, live local music. Call & check schedule!
3/7 … Lerogie Sims
3/8 … Joey Troup
3/14 … Ellis Lowery
3/21 … John Hensley
3/26 … Ellis Lowery
3/28 … Trevor Meadows
NUTWOOD WINERY
1339 Upper Big Springs Rd., LaGrange 706-882-5295
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.
3/14 … Daniel Toole 6 p.m.
3/28 … Daniel Toole
OLDE COURTHOUSE
TAVERN On The Square 105 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville GA 30214 678-489-3888
Marvelous Marvin presents Saturday’s in March
3/8 … Skyler Saufley 3/15 … TBA 3/22 … Dani Mac & Company
Kris Youmans-Hall 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, enjoying life on Pierce Chapel with husband Warren Barefoot ‘Slim’, 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
PARTNERS II PIZZA Tyrone, GA
3/8 … Lerogie
3/22 … Ellis Lowery
3/29 … Cory White
Check Facebook page for Live Music updates!
PIKE BILLIARDS
622 Thomaston St., Zebulon 678-568-8058
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.
3/8 … Kimmer, Mike Kinnebrew, James Koan III 7:30 p.m
RPM FULL SERVICE
15 Jackson Street, Newnan 770-683-1414
Neighborhood pub recycled from a 1960s service station. A full kitchen, great food, bar, huge outdoor patio & Live music. A landmark chill zone! Karaoke every Friday 9 p.m. Sundays music on patio
SENOIA BEER COMPANY
1 Main St. • 770-727-9579
Senoia’s 1st Craft brewery! Bring the kids, dogs, and your favorite takeout food. Thurs. at 6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. music at 7 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.
3/6 … Ellis Lowery
3/7 … Turpin Brothers
3/8 … Luke Morgan
3/9 … MJ Johnson
3/13 … Open Mic Night 6:30 p.m.
3/14 … Venus Kings
3/15 … Brian Rivers
3/16 … Jackson McCurry
3/20 … Ellis Lowery
3/21 … Duncan Brothers Band
3/22 … Russ Gordon
3/23 … 7000 Amps
3/27 … Tyler Lowman
3/28 … Joe Nicosia
3/29 … Jackson Stokes
3/30 … Logan Brown
SENOIA MAIN STREET
Enjoy Senoia St Patrick’s Weekend Celebrations! Senoia will have activities on Sat. the 15, Sun. the 16 and Mon. the 17. 3/17 … Brian Rivers & friends 2 p.m. Visit enjoysenoia.com
SKINNY’S 1065 Sullivan Road, Suite F, Newnan 770-683- 5147 Bingo, Trivia, Drink Specials. Call for full music lineup. Fridays … Karaoke Saturdays … Karaoke and Live Music
SOUTHERN ROOTS
15 Griffin St., McDonough 678-759-0302
3/6 … Open Mic Night w/ Kenny Owens 7 p.m. 3/7 … Saved By The Band 8 p.m. 3/20 … Scott Campbell -Acoustic night 7p.m.
STUDIO CAFE
461 Sandy Creek Rd., Fayetteville 678.695.6278 Hbstudiocafe.com
525 Murphy Road, Newnan March 15th … a night out with Food Truck, Open bar, Live music by John Hensley! 5-9 p.m.
WHIMZICAL CAFE
33 E Broad St., Newnan 770-755-7709
The LUNE is now open! Check Whimzical Cafe’s Facebook or call venue for new events & happenings.
PICKIN ON THE SQUARE AT MARKET DAY
The 1st Saturday of every month! starts around 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m.
Aall 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.
Cory White at Partners II Pizza in Tyrone
Rachel Forehand at Below the Neck
Daniel Toole at Nutwood Winery
Skylar Saufley at Anthony’s
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know
Piedmont Oncology highlights risk factors symptoms, prevention and treatment.
March is national colorectal cancer awareness month. Piedmont Oncology physicians want to educate people about the disease and what you can do to decrease your risk of developing it or enable an earlier, more curable diagnosis.
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States. More than half of all colorectal cancers can be link to preventable risk factors like body weight, lack of physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption and diet.
The American Cancer Society recommends people start regular screenings at age 45 and continue through age 75. People at high-risk based on family history or other factors should start before age 45. Not all colorectal cancer cases can be prevented but there are ways to lower your risk.
“Get screened regularly by having a colonoscopy or using an at-home test kit based on your primary care provider’s suggestion,” says Ibrahim Adamu, M.D., general surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal surgery, with Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Newnan. “Changing behaviors like exercising regularly, following a healthy diet, limiting alcohol consumption and stopping smoking or using tobacco products will greatly help.”
Many colorectal cancers do not cause symptoms in early stages so it can be difficult to detect without screenings. Common signs and symptoms may include blood in the stool, change in bowel habits or stool appearance, stomach cramping or pain, poor appetite, unexplained weight loss or weakness.
“Innovative colorectal cancer treatment options depend on a number of factors but may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation therapy,” Dr. Adamu says. “Piedmont Oncology specialists will be there for patients in their time of need to provide a high-quality cancer treatment plan.”
Ibrahim Adamu, M.D.,
Visit Piedmont.org/cancer for more information about cancer care and supportive services at Piedmont.
Piedmont Rocks! Benefit Concert Featuring Yacht Rock Schooner Coming to Newnan March 22
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, a non-profit healthcare provider, will host its inaugural benefit concert, Piedmont Rocks!, on March 22, 2025 at the Newnan Centre Amphitheatre, the first of its kind. This new philanthropic event will replace the Piedmont Newnan Soiree held in previous years.
“We are very excited about offering an event that the entire community can come to and enjoy,” said Mike Robertson, CEO of Piedmont Newnan. “We are dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare close to home, but we also love the opportunity to engage with the community outside of the hospital.”
The inaugural event, presented by Mike and Cyndi Winslett, will feature Yacht Rock Schooner as the headliner.
The 8-man Schooner is one of the longest running soft rock tributes and plays tunes from the late ‘70s and early 80s, including songs by Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and more.
The annual benefit concert will support Piedmont Newnan Hospital with this year’s ticket sale proceeds directed toward oncology services at Piedmont Newnan, including the support of direct patient care programs, capital needs associated with our oncology programs, and program support for the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center.
“Many people don’t realize we are a not-for-profit hospital and that many of our programs and services would not be possible without the generous support of our community and donors,” said Robertson. “This annual event allows us to celebrate Piedmont Newnan’s accomplishments and the community that has supported us while raising money for those affected by cancer.”
This is an outdoor concert, and individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities will be available at piedmont.org/piedmontrocks. In addition to a night of dancing and singing along to soft rock hits, attendees can purchase dinner from food trucks offering a variety of menu options, and a cash bar will be onsite offering an array of beverages for purchase. Opening band, Pete & Pete, will kick-off the night before Yacht Rock Schooner takes the stage.
Grab your captains’ hats and get ready for a fun night of dancing at Piedmont Rocks! on March 22, 2025.
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 more than 4 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 26 hospitals, 75 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 QuickCare locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and nearly 3,600 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 47,000 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
About Piedmont
Vaughn named ‘Artist of the Month’ for March
The Newnan-Coweta Art Association (NCAA) has selected Pammy Vaughn as the featured “Artist of the Month” for March. Vaughn’s art will be featured in the entry way of Newnan’s City Hall (25 LaGrange Street) until the beginning of April.
Vaughn was born in Stuttgart, Germany to a military family and later moved to her hometown in Augusta, Ga., where she attended high school and discovered her love of art. Fifteen years ago, she moved to Newnan, where she happily resides with her husband.
As a child, Pammy loved art in all forms and was President of the Art Club in her junior and senior years, and was voted most artistic-senior superlative. She was presented with several scholarships to highly accredited art institutes. Life, however, took a different turn, and she abandoned her dream.
Her artistic journey is finally coming full circle and she now proudly calls herself an artist. In high school she had a love for drawing with colored pencils, but has discovered an affinity for abstract painting with acrylics. She loves bold colors, heavy bodied textures, and metallic foils. Vaughn is on a never ending journey to find her niche and paint her world in living color.
Pammy is a member of the NCAA. NCAA’s general meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month (August through May) at the Harriet Alexander Art Center, on Hospital Road, at 6:30 p.m. An art demonstration is presented each month. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Pammy Vaughn
Coweta County Senior Services
VALENTINE’S BRUNCH PARTY AT MADRAS
Our Valentine’s Brunch Party was the absolute perfect excuse to dress up, dance like no one was watching and to share some love with friends and community. The Just Us Trio provided an amazing energy and played those wonderful melodies that we all love. We can’t wait for our next event to bring our senior community together again.
Events Calendar
TOMMY THOMPSON SENIOR CENTER 29 Hospital Road, Newnan
MAR. APR.
Events Calendar
MAR. APR. Tuesdays – Line Dancing, 10-11:30 a.m., Gymnasium
Senior Center closed April 21-25
WEEKLY EVENTS (March & April)
Lunch ($2) is served daily, Monday-Friday, 11:15 a.m.
Mondays – Body & Brain Fitness with Edith, 10 a.m.
Tuesdays (1st/3rd) – Whole Body Workout with Nick, 10 a.m.
March 5, Wednesday – Tech Talk: iPhone, 10:20 a.m.
March 12, Wednesday – Home Health with Olivia Handley, UGA Coweta Extension, 10:15 a.m.
March 19, Wed. – Pete Fodero Concert & Brunch, 10 a.m.-Noon
March 26, Wednesday – BINGO, 10:15 a.m.
April 16, Wednesday – Spice It Up: Healthy Cooking Techniques with Olivia Handley, UGA Coweta Extension, 10 a.m.
April 23, Wednesday – Three Rivers 1-on-1 Medicare, 10:15 a.m.
April 30, Wednesday – MEGA BINGO, 10 a.m.
Coweta County Senior Services
for more information phone: 770-683-8600 website: cowetaparksandrec.com
@cowetacountyseniorservices
*NOTE: All events are subject to change.
A Guide to Veterans Benefits for Home Care
As the population of aging veterans continues to grow across the nation, many families face challenges in finding personalized care solutions. Financial considerations can often be a significant hurdle in securing the support their loved ones need.
Many veterans of the U.S. military—including those who served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or Coast Guard—may not realize they could qualify for inhome care benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Who is Eligible for VA Home Care Benefits?
Your loved one may qualify for financial assistance to cover in-home personal care if they meet certain requirements:
• They served in active duty in the military, naval, or air service and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
• Members of the Reserves or National Guard may also qualify if they were called to active duty by a federal order (not for training purposes) and completed the full term of their service.
Understanding VA Programs for Home Care Benefits
Veterans may be eligible for benefits under the VA’s Community Care Network (CCN) program or the Aid and Attendance program.
Community Care Network (CCN) Benefits
Through the CCN program, veterans may receive coverage for home-health care services. This service can provide a variety of personal care needs, such as bathing and dressing, in addition to home maker needs, like cooking and housekeeping. A service care coordinator is assigned to assess
Steps to Apply for VA Home Care Benefits
Families can apply for these benefits by completing VA Form 10-10EZ and submitting it to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additional steps include:
• Visiting a local VA center to speak with a service coordinator, case manager, or social worker.
• Gathering documentation, including proof of military service, identification, financial records, and medical information, as required.
A VA service representative can guide you through the process and provide details on the documents needed.
When to Apply
the veteran’s care needs and determine the number of hours of care required each week. They will then contact a VA authorized agency, like Home Helpers, who will provide you with qualified caregivers. Payments for CCN services are made directly from the VA to the authorized care provider.
Aid and Attendance Benefits
This program is available to veterans receiving a VA pension who require assistance with daily living activities. Eligibility criteria include:
• Needing help with tasks like dressing, bathing, or eating.
• Being confined to bed due to illness or injury.
• Residing in a nursing home.
• Having limited vision.
• Requiring supervision due to dementia or other cognitive diseases.
For veterans unable to leave their homes because of a permanent disability, the VA may provide additional “Housebound” benefits. These funds are typically added to the veteran’s monthly pension.
It’s advisable to begin the application process as soon as possible—even before in-home care is required. Processing times can be lengthy, and early application can help avoid out-of-pocket expenses while waiting for approval.
How Our Care Services Support Veterans
Home Helpers is proud to assist veterans who wish to age in place by offering professional in-home care services. Our caregivers provide support with:
• Personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Household chores, including light cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
• Assistance with mobility and toileting needs.
Get Started with a Free Consultation
We’re here to help you navigate your loved one’s care options, including determining eligibility for VA benefits. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how our personalized care services can support your family and the veteran in your life.
Baxley Swope, grandson to Marie and Steve Swope. He is looking at his first book that had arrived in the mail from Coweta Ferst Readers.
In Theaters:
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/
Last Breath (now playing) – l Fix Rating 7/10 – This harrowing and inspirational picture is directed by Alex Parkinson, the filmmaker who chronicled the same true tale in a 2019 documentary. The narrative follows a saturation diver named Chris Lemons (play by Finn Cole), who gets stranded at the bottom of the North Sea while attempting to repair an underwater pipeline. The movie is an exacting recreation of the heroic efforts to rescue him as his oxygen supply runs out. Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”) and Woody Harrellson co-star.
The Monkey (now playing) – l Fix Rating 6/10 – “The Monkey” isn’t one of the best Stephen King adaptations (it’s based on a short story). However, the wacky, absurd approach by “Longlegs” director Osgood Perkins has an energy to it that might infect the cool kids with King nostalgia. The comic gore on display in this film easily fills huge vats with sinewy body parts and buckets of blood. Perkins’ unapologetically violent sequences are masterfully mounted and comedically effective even if his narrative loses its way by the film’s middle section.
Streaming Selects:
The Electric State (March 14) – The Russo Brothers (see “Avengers: Endgame”) continue their responsibilities as part of their blockbuster streaming deal with the platform. “The Electric State” is another big-budgeted science fiction epic, this time starring Chris Pratt and “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown. The story unfolds in a retro-futuristic 1990s America after a robot conflict of some sort. Brown stars as Michelle, a teen who teams up with a robot and a drifter named Keats (Pratt) to search for her younger brother.
The Studio (March 26) – l Fix Rating 7/10 – Seth Rogen serves as a series co-creator alongside his “Sausage Party” coproducer Evan Goldberg to deliver this amusing Hollywood parody. Rogen plays movie executive Matt Remick, who takes over the top spot at Continental Studios, where he’s expected to make money (not art like he desperately wants). As he navigates his way around and through the pitfalls of running a major studio, he’s tasked with shepherding a big-screen adaptation of Kool-Aid. In the wake of the success of “Barbie,” the big money appears to be on bringing the story of the Kool-Aid Man (and his family) to theaters. The supporting cast is terrific, led by Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and newcomer Chase Sui Wonders. “The Studio” is a must-see for industry insiders and those with knowledge of Hollywood dysfunction.
The Righteous Gemstones (season 4, March 9) – Season 4 is the final season of the popular and hilarious series “The Righteous Gemstones.” As Gemstone patriarch Eli (John Goodman) continues to fade into retirement, the evangelical ministry he started has been handed over to his questionably competent children. These children all have very different approaches to expanding their religious empire and spend most of their time fighting with each other. This show, created by star Danny McBride, is over the top. Still, like most of his projects (see “Vice Principals,” for example), a sweetness undergirds the narrative, making it positively irresistible. And, yes, the trailers promise the return of Walton Goggins as Baby Billy Freeman.
Daredevil: Born Again (two-episode premiere on March 4) –Charlie Cox returns to the role of Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, to continue the story first introduced on Netflix in 2015. Cox appeared as Murdock in 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” and the Disney+ series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” and “Echo.” “Born Again” will bring back characters from the previous series, including Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin of Crime. Also, a new villain threatens in the form of a mysterious serial killer named Muse, who was part of Daredevil’s rogues’ gallery in the comics and was an art-obsessed criminal who created “masterpieces” with his victims’ blood. It sounds like pretty gruesome stuff!
Theatrical Teasers:
Mickey 17 (March 7) — Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho (see “Parasite”) joins forces with Robert Pattinson for this wacky-looking adaptation of Edward Ashton’s popular novel “Mickey 7.” Because movie adaptations are always bigger than their source material, this one ups the book’s number of Mickey Barnes copies (called “expendables”) by the power of ten in this science fiction film about attempts to colonize an inhospitable and frigid planet.
Queen of the Ring (March 7) – This sports film is helmed by Ash Avildsen, the son of late director John G. Avildsen (Oscar winner for “Rocky” and the filmmaker who gave us “The Karate Kid”). Based on the true story of pioneering female professional wrestler Mildred Burke (Emily Bett Rickards), “Queen of the Ring” chronicles the rise of a single mother in a male-dominated sport and how she became the first woman athlete to earn a million dollars.
Black Bag (March 14) — Director Steven Soderbergh, who just dropped the creepy “Presence” into theaters in January, reteams with actor Michael Fassbender (see 2011’s underrated “Haywire”) and Cate Blanchett (see 2006’s “The Good German”) for this slick-looking spy thriller. Fassbender and Blanchett play married intelligence agents George and Kathryn. When Kathryn is suspected of working for the other side, George must choose between his loyalty to his nation and his love for his wife.
Novocaine (March 14) — “The Boys” star Jack Quaid plays Nathan Caine, a mild-mannered guy with a unique genetic disorder that gives him a congenital insensitivity to pain. When his girlfriend is kidnapped during a bank robbery, Nathan must put his extraordinary ability to work to rescue her. Like last month’s “Love Hurts,” this one looks like another “John Wick” imitator but with a heightened genetic twist.
Snow White (March 21) – Disney’s live-action adaptations of their animated library continue with this reimaging of the 1937 classic. Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) is the title character opposite Gal
Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) as the Evil Queen. Expect this version to depict Snow White as a more active and heroic character determined to reclaim her kingdom.
Death of a Unicorn (March 28) – This A24 monster horror film features an A-list ensemble cast with the likes of Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd, among others. The trailers reveal that a man (Rudd) and his daughter (Ortega) hit a unicorn on the road to an isolated mansion. Of course, they load the beast into their SUV and take it to their destination. But they are unprepared when the mother unicorn comes around for her baby. Don’t expect rainbows and heartfelt pleasantries in this dark comedy.
A Working Man (March 28) – Everyone’s favorite English martial arts star, Jason Statham, shows no sign of slowing down even as he closes in on 58 this year. In this actioner, Statham plays a construction worker named Levon Cade. The film is directed by David Ayer (see last year’s Statham collaboration “The Beekeeper”), who works from a screenplay co-written by Sylvester Stallone. When a human trafficking ring kidnaps Cade’s boss’s daughter, Cade is called upon to take up the counter-terrorism skills that he plied before being a working man. Expect a high body count, a hail of bullets, and a Statham fighting ballet.
Come watch the Barbie movie for FREE with all your best gal pals, moms, sisters, daughters, and, hey, maybe even Ken can come!
Newnan Leisure Services and Newnan Carnegie Library are hosting a Girls Night Out to celebrate Women’s History Month. A FREE showing of the Barbie Movie at the Wadsworth Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. with free water and popcorn (while supplies last). The Newnan Carnegie Library will be joining in on the fun with friendship bracelet making in the lobby before the show starts. Check out your local downtown businesses to see their event themed drink and menu specials.
Event Schedule:
• Friendship Bracelet Making (drop-in) - 5-8 p.m. at Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street
• Pink Out in Downtown Newnan (drop-in) - 5-7 p.m. participating businesses (TBA)
• Visit participating businesses for Specials and to grab a unique charm for your bracelet
• Barbie Movie - 7:30 p.m. Wadsworth Auditorium RSVP at eventbrite.com
Coweta Sports HOF Banquet set for March 8
The Coweta Sports Hall of Fame will induct three new members at its 22nd Annual Banquet on Saturday, March 8 at the Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center.
The 2025 Coweta Sports Hall of Fame class will include Derrick Steagall, Corey Bridges and Tim VanEgmond. The banquet begins at 6 p.m.
Steagall is a former four-sport standout at Newnan High and played at Georgia Tech and briefly in the NFL. Bridges played four sports at Newnan High before starring at South Carolina in football and track and later had a short stint in the NFL. And VanEgmond was a standout in baseball at East Coweta High, played collegiately at Jacksonville State and later in the Major Leagues with Boston and Milwaukee.
Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased at Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen, 98 Jackson Street in Newnan or at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, 255 Pine Road in Newnan, or by calling Cheryl Roberts at 706-6722311. Tickets can also be purchased online at Eventbrite.com under Coweta Sports Hall of Fame.
Thursday, April 17 at Newnan Country Club
9 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Shotgun Start Newnan Country Club, 1356 North Hwy 29, Newnan
HOLE-IN-ONE GIVE AWAY $1,000 to first player to make a hole-in-one on Hole #17
Hole Sponsors $125 per hole. Additonal donations appreciated.
All proceeds go to support the Kiwanis Children’s Fund through the Newnan Kiwanis Club.
4-Man Fort Lauderdale Format $500 per team (including 2 Mulligans per Player) includes 18 holes cart and lunch.
Pro-Shop Credit presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Teams
1st Place Team $400 ($100 per player)* 2nd Place Team $300 ($75 per player)*
3rd Place Team $200 ($50 per player)* Worst Team $100 ($25 per player)*
Closest to the Pin Prize on All Four Par 3 Holes $25 per hole*!
Ladies play from Red Tees Men 65 years of age or older play from Gold Tees Men under 65 years of age play from White Tees 2 Tee Shots used for each team player 2 Holes played from Red Tees for Men Only 2 Holes played from Green Tees for Ladies only Entire team plays 2 holes from Blue Tees Teams choose the holes for Red, Green and Blue Tees
To register, sponsor or more info, contact Chip Barron, Golf Committee Chairman, 770.301.6843, ChipB@LindseysRealtors.com
Please send checks and registration forms by March 28, 2025. Make checks payable to: Newnan Kiwanis Club Mail to: Newnan Kiwanis Club, c/o Chip Barron, 14 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263
Backyard Association Meeting with Trecia Neal March 11 at 7 p.m.
“Searching for Connection — Why Humans Need Nature.” Biologist; B.S., M.S.Ed.; Public Speaker; UGA Master Gardener; Green Gardens Education and Designs LLC; Wildlife Garden Designer; Board of Monarch’s Across Georgia–Pollinator Certification Committee Co-Chair; Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist–KU.edu; Biologist at Fernbank Science Center, Retired.
Coweta County Extension, 255 Pine Road, Newnan Register to enter door prize drawings. 770.254.2620 coweta.extension@uga.edu
South African Wines in Senoia at The Classic Market
South African wine has a history dating back to 1659 with the first bottle being produced in Cape Town and production is still centered around the area and almost all within the Western Cape province. South Africa ranks 8th in wine production in the world. Come learn about South Africa and enjoy 6 wines and charcuterie board pairings.
Saturday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 11, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 pm.
Friday, April 25, 6:30 p.m.
$35 per person includes:
6 ( each 2 oz) pours of wine and charcuterie food pairings
The LOCATIONS
around downTown
Main Street Newnan
6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263
770.253.8283 mainstreetnewnan.com
Spring Art Walk • Friday, March 21, 5 to 9 p.m.
The Art Walk Event is our celebration of local art, and is hosted twice a year in Downtown Newnan! Visitors can expect to stroll through over 25 locations and see the work of at least 40 artists, and you will find a wide variety of art styles and mediums.
Market Day • Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift item including fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc.
Check their website frequently for fun things to do! explorenewnancoweta.com
Lend Me A Tenor is set in September 1934. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli, known as Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as the star of the opera. Tito arrives late, and through a hilarious series of mishaps, he is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. His pulse is so low that Saunders and his assistant Max believe he’s dead - and in a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades Max to get into Merelli’s costume and fool the audience into thinking he’s Il Stupendo. Max succeeds and lives up to his idol, but Merelli regains consciousness and gets into the identical costume, ready to perform. Now two opera singers are running around in the same costume and two women are running around in lingerie, each thinking she is with Il Stupendo.
Southside Theatre Guild
20 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213 • 770-969-0956
The Savannah Sipping Society • March 6-9
A delightful comedy about four unique women who, seeking to escape the monotony of their daily routines, come together through fate and an impromptu happy hour.
Check their website for the latest … stgplays.com/
The Legacy TheaTre
The Legacy Theatre 1175 Senoia Rd., Suite C., Tyrone, GA., 30290 legacytheatre.com
Look for The Play That Goes Wrong coming in April and May. Get your tickets today!
McRitchie-Hollis Museum
74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistory.com
Bark ‘n Brunch • April 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
McRitchie-Hollis Museum teams up with the Newnan History Center to raise funds for the Newnan Coweta Humane Society and the History Center! Photo Booth, Music in the Garden, Brunch, Silent Auction, Museum Tours and Kids Carafter area.
Tag Sale • April 19, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Look for ad. Check website for more info.
Exercise Is Medicine, Gentle Yoga and Crochet, Book Club with Lola, Literary Circle Book Club, and more. Bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry’s book talk & book signing April 11 at Noon Visit eventbrite.com to register. Some events require reservations and space is limited. Visit newnancarnegie.com for more events and information.
40 Greenway Court, Suite D, Newnan www.southernarcdance.org • 770.683.3724
Check their website and Facebook page for more information on upcoming events and camps.
The Four C Notes • March 20, 7 p.m.
Four
Duruflé Requiem Concert • March 27, 7 p.m. Singers from Central Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and East Coweta High School Chamber Choir will come together to perform Duruflé’s REQUIEM. The singers will be joined by a professional chamber orchestra, mezzo-soprano Maryann Kyle, and organist Henry Lee.
Check Facebook and website for updates on these and other events!
Come celebrate spring with an afternoon of dancing, fellowship, food, fun, and support the chapter’s scholarship fund and various educational programs. 3 to 7 p.m. • 275 Pine Road, Newnan. Info, tix 706-553-1091 • newnanchaptercsinc@gmail.com
Live Music
Look for Kris Youman-Hall’s Local and Live Music column in this issue.
301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214
770.719.4173
www.TheVilleAmp.com/
Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater
201 McIntosh Trail, PTC
770.631.0630
Check website and Facebook for 2024 Concert Series coming soon. amphitheater.org/
at Boyd Park, 110 Smith St., LaGrange, GA 30240
706.298.5434 sweetland.events/
OutdOOrs
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
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263 770.254.7271 gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend
Saturday Morning Hike
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon
Join us weekly for our Saturday Morning Hike as we view Nature in the Winter at the Park. Dress appropriately for the weather. Please call for reservations. Limited to 20 Morning Hikers who enjoy nature and want the exercise. $5 plus $5 parking.
All about Turkeys • March 8, 2 p.m.
What do you know about turkeys? Is it just good for eating at Thanksgiving? Come join us for an informative discussion about these fascinating birds. What do you call a flock of turkeys? $7 plus $5 parking.
Camping and Survival Essentials
March 15, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This workshop includes camping, hiking, and survival essentials. How to use a compass and other ways to find the right directions. What to do if lost. How to identify poisonous plants and the ones you can eat or drink. How to build a fire that you know will stay lit. This is a hands-on workshop and very interactive. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
Sustainable Organic Farming
March 22, noon - 4 p.m.
Come and learn how to make homemade natural fertilizers and natural rooting agents. This 4-hour workshop is hands-on learning. Handouts will be provided to finish making your own at home. $15 plus $5 parking.
Coweta County African American Heritage Museum 92 Farmer St., Newnan info@ccaahm.org 470.414.1647
960 Senoia Road, Tyrone tyronega.gov/calendar Check Town of Tyrone website and Facebook for more events.
Senoia Farmers Market Is back in March 22 …
Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @senoiafarmersmarket on Facebook 40 Travis Street, Senoia, GA 30276 historic downtown
Senoia Alive After 5 Is back in April 25 …
Taste of Senoia Is April 27 …
Visit enjoysenoia.com for more information and Check Facebook page for info on this and other events!
Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum
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Coweta County Genealogical Society & Library 8 Carmichael St., Newnan
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Newnan Cultural Arts Commission
Regal Cinemas Georgian 14 Ashley Park - 237 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan 844.462.7342 www.regmovies.com
Upcoming events … The Atlanta Chamber Players March 30, 3 p.m.
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Zen Monkey’s News and Musings …
Notes from here, there and the Internet
Jamar Joiner was recently named the new executive director of Bridging the Gap. The organization works to help underserved families in the area, creating educational programs and organizing meal distribution. Joiner started with BTG by helping with the group’s Summer Lunch Program. Welcome!
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There is a chance you could have used the same utensil twice at a restaurant at different times.
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Kentucky Fried Chicken is about to become Texas-based Kentucky Fried Chicken. The restaurant chain is moving its headquarters
from Kentucky to Texas, a state with low corporate taxes, the Guardian reports.
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Water is really what a rainbow tastes like.
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WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most Sinful States, comparing the states based on seven sinful behaviors: anger and hatred, jealousy, excesses and vices, greed, lust, vanity and laziness. Georgia ranked 10th in “most sinful.” Top three were Nevada, California and Florida. Least sinful were Vermont, New Hampshire and Idaho.
How many Zen buddhists does it take to change a light bulb?
3 – one to change it, one to not-change it and one to both changeand not-change it.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.
The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
Duct tape is like ‘The Force’. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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Graveyards are probably the least likely place to be haunted because, realistically, none of the people buried died there.
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The Coweta Sports Hall of Fame will induct three new members at its 22nd Annual Banquet on Saturday, March 8 at the Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center.
The 2025 Coweta Sports Hall of Fame class will include Derrick Steagall, Corey Bridges and Tim VanEgmond. Steagall is a former four-sport standout at Newnan High and played at Georgia Tech and briefly in the NFL. Bridges played four sports at Newnan High before starring at South Carolina in football and track and later had a short stint in the NFL. And VanEgmond was a standout in baseball at East Coweta High, played collegiately at Jacksonville State and later in the Major Leagues with Boston and Milwaukee.
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There might be a future where schools might stop teaching how to write without a keyboard (pen and paper).
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Newnan Utilities’ Caring Customers program has supported more than 40 local nonprofits, providing assistance in areas such as basic needs, environmental and music education, foster care, mental health, and more. Recent grant recipients were CORRAL and Swing Chic Foundation. CORRAL received A $2,400 grant to cover the cost of routine care for one horse for a year, Swing Chic received a $2,600 grant to help equip adults with special needs with golf clubs, training materials, and travel support as they prepare for the 2025 Special Olympics Golf Tournament.
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Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) and its strategic partners recently completed a major project to provide bicycles to 10 of the 13 Title I schools in Coweta County. The total contribution for this program amounted to $76,000 made possible through the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI).
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The advent of gift cards simultaneously saved and ruined gift giving.
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Christie Barnes of Lee Middle School has been named the 2025 Coweta County School System Counselor of the Year. The recognition honors exemplary school counseling professionals who devote their careers to serving as advocates for students, helping them achieve success in school and in life.
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Peer pressure as an adult is seeing your neighbor mow their lawn.
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The 2024 ‘Progressive Way’ Award Winners announced
Progressive Heating, Air and Plumbing of Newnan has announced the winners of the 2024 “The Progressive Way” Award, a newly implemented accolade designed to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals who embody the company’s core values and commitment that define “The Progressive Way.” The inaugural recipients of this prestigious recognition have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their work, colleagues, and the community.
The winners are Darren McDonald – Home Solutions Advisor; Chris Turner – Service Technician; Mike Kessler – Master Plumber; and Morgan Wilkerson – Service and Plumbing Warehouse.
“At Progressive Heating, Air and Plumbing, we believe in celebrating those who embody the spirit of our mission to deliver comfort and excellence every day,” said Samantha Brazie, General Manager.
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The Featured Joint
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.” This month’s featured joint is …
Locos Tacos
We were off to find another great street taco sort of joint. I say “we,” meaning Peyton Shelnut, one of my main foodie buddies, and myself. Some of the better joints we’ve featured over the last few months had Peyton’s sign of approval. More on her later in the column.
This time we drove about five minutes down Greenville St. South past downtown Newnan. There is a small strip mall on the left (again, we are heading south from downtown Newnan. If you were heading north toward downtown, it would be on your right.) I think.
They have beef tongue and beef head. Mexican Coke and Mexican Fanta. You know it’s authentic.
I can’t remember the last time I had a Fanta. For you soda junkies, ‘Fanta was created in Nazi Germany in 1941 by Coca-Cola Deutschland to serve as an alternative to Coca-Cola, so says a website that knows such things. “The drink was developed due to an American trade embargo that made it difficult to get Coca-Cola ingredients. The root word means “imagination” in German.
Okay, back to, drum roll, Locos Tacos. It’s bright and cheery, they greet you with a hello and a smile, all good signs. And then … choices.
This is the kind of place where you stare up at the menu and go “ooh, I’ll have that. No, wait. That looks awesome. Heck check out …” You want to come back and try so many other things because the food was fantastic.
I had the Burrito Loco, stuffed with grilled steak, black beans, rice, queso, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Awesome.
I am having the Fajita Bowl next time: rice, steak, chicken, and shrimp with queso, bell peppers, and onions). I will not be having the bell peppers if they are green. I don’t do green eggs and ham and I don’t do green peppers. Red, orange, yellow - absolutely. Peyton had the birria tacos. Something I had never tried before. The short version is it’s a fried taco. Longer version: “Birria is traditionally a spicy and super savory Mexican beef or goat stew that’s slow cooked until the meat is tender and fall-apart juicy and delicious, according to a website that teaches you how to make them. “Someone had the amazing idea to stuff this meaty goodness into a taco shell, and then dip the whole thing into the stew and fry it up.”
Those tacos also come with a consome for dipping that I’d drink with a straw.
And then Peyton ordered dessert because she has some Hispanic relatives and just said “trust me” and I did and wow. Tres Leches cake. Just check out the photo.
Peyton’s take:
“Birria tacos are my go-to favorite and the ones at Locos Tacos did not disappoint. Very flavorful, tender, and served with a delicious consommé that gives it that extra level of savory. The real winner without a doubt is the Tres Leches cake - incredibly moist and rich with flavor. Highly recommend!”
Like I said, she’s a fellow foodie.
One other item I plan on trying are the California or Carne Asada fries - topped with cheese, steak, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapenos and sour cream.
And who is this Peyton person anyway, and let’s ask some foodie questions.
So, Peyton is the executive director of The Newnan Centre. She’s a lifelong Newnan resident who attended Newnan High School and the University of Georgia. She has a new English Cream Retriever named Lilah.
If you could plan your very last meal, what would it be?
My mom’s meatloaf, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and cornbread with sweet tea.
We don’t use the word “hate,” but what are foods you abhor/ detest?
I will not eat any kind of bean. And chicken wings, there is just something gross about all the veins and colors and ligaments, and they are just ripping off the meat and throwing the bone. Just not for me.
Favorite Fast Food?
Zaxby’s. But I get cranky if you ask for extra seasoning on your fries and they forget it. That is very disappointing.
Favorite ethnic food?
Asian, especially Pho and Ramen.
Favorite snack/munchie?
Ruffles cheddar sour cream chips are my go-to snack.
Excluding here, Three local favorite Joints?
Garlic, my absolutely favorite spot; Momonoki, favorite sushi in PTC; Rock Salt.
So there you go. A very worthy joint.
Locos Tacos 226 Greenville St. S, Suite G, Newnan • 678-552-9499 Mon-Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. • http://locostacosnewnan.com/
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.
February’s JOINT was The Whimzical Cafe
The word” whimsical” is defined as: playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
We think “whimzical,” with a “z” fits that definition as well, just add “a fun place to eat.” Located in downtown Newnan across the street from the old Coweta County Administration Building, Whimzical Cafe takes you on a food journey befitting its name.
The lunch menu includes appetizers, sandwiches, pressed sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, and some crazy good “sweet endings.” Choices include Salami Get This, Gyr-o Hero, Brie Mine, Jurassic Pork, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatball, and so on. As an aside, the Double Dipper (prime rib, horseradish, cheddar, and au jus) is awesome.
They’ve got brunch as well. Before we get into that, we strongly suggest you plan to go for lunch or brunch. Otherwise, you will be staring at both menus and by the time you order, it’s time to get back to work. Choose one, and come back another time for the other menu.
Back to brunch. The signature dish must be “The Whimzy.” Just a simple biscuit “stacked with ham, fried egg, housemade crab cake, hollandaise, and tarragon. Served with cheese grits.” Another aside, the cheese grits hit that “awesome” category too.
Lots of choices. It’s the place where you can’t wait to go back and try the (fill in the blank).
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 770-755-7709 • 33 East Broad St., Newnan https://whimzicalcafe.com/
360 Taste … 51 Market Square Road, Suite E • 678-857-3002
“Where Bowls, Tacos, & Fries Come Together!!” It is a joint that serves sushi-grade tuna bowls, brisket hamburgers, and chicken quesadillas. Check their Instagram page @360.taste, where Chef Kyle Mayes posts each day’s special.
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
Authentic Philly cheesesteaks, cheesecake and more!
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 & gravy, shrimp & grits. Shrimp Po-Boys, Cubanos, Hamburgers & 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.
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.
Circa Coffee 770-683-7991 • 865 Senoia Rd, Tyrone facebook.com/coffeehousetyrone/
Tasty chicken salad sandwich, ham and cheese croissant, caprese salad on sourdough bread & more. Their banana bread is off the charts. And they’ve got some big cookies!
Coweta Country Junction … 770.253.5999, 1502 Hwy. 29 North, Newnan Arguably the best wings in the county. Big and juicy. The Cozy Bistro 678-633-5031 thecozybistro.com
300 Bullsboro Dr A, Newnan - a new Vietnamese restaurant serving Pho, the ultimate Vietnamese meat and rice noodle soup, crispy egg rolls, Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Rice, Chicken Curry.
Del Porto … 1329 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan • 504-250-9088 • A family-owned Italian Creole restaurant located in Newnan, GA. Our talented chefs prepare fresh signature dishes daily, including Cioppino seafood stew, veal or chicken piccata, shrimp or chicken alfredo, and more.
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 Highway 29 South, Newnan
Featured JOINTS in The PAPER
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. Look for more at wintersmedia.net.
From Myths to Facts: Dr. Kevin Woods on Colon Cancer Prevention
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month—a perfect time to prioritize your health and debunk myths about colorectal cancer. As the third-most common cancer among men and women in the United States, early detection through screening is key to improving survival rates and outcomes.
Myth: Preventing Colorectal Cancer Isn’t Possible
When detected early and treated appropriately, colorectal cancer has an approximately 90 percent five-year survival rate. Several factors may contribute to the development of colorectal cancer, and some are beyond our control. But others we can change, including:
Poor eating habits
Lack of exercise or obesity
History of, or current, tobacco use
Empowering yourself with this kind of information may help you and your doctor develop a plan to reduce your risk of getting colorectal cancer.
Myth: Screening Is Only Necessary with Symptoms
While colorectal cancer symptoms are strong indicators that a checkup is needed, screening may find precancerous colon polyps that may be removed before becoming cancerous or causing symptoms.
Talk to your physician if you are experiencing any of these symptoms:
Rectal bleeding, either bright or dark red in color
Narrow stools or change in stool size
Tenesmus, or the feeling that you have to empty your bowel but nothing passes
Anemia caused by iron deficiency
Persistent abdominal pain
Unexplained weight loss
Why Choose a Colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy may sometimes intimidate patients, but the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy considers it the gold standard of colorectal cancer screening methods for its ability to view the entire colon and both detect and remove polyps in the same procedure. Its ability to remove polyps before they turn into cancer differentiates colonoscopies from other screening methods as the only test that may help prevent colorectal cancer.
Other less-invasive methods for identifying abnormalities include stool DNA tests and visual exams that use X-ray imaging. While these procedures are adequate screening options for many people, they must be performed more frequently and may miss polyps that would otherwise be identified during a colonoscopy. For this reason, my colleagues and I strongly encourage patients to speak with their physicians about screening options and prioritize colonoscopies, particularly if they have risk factors such as family history of colorectal cancer.
Who Should Get Screened?
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends regular screenings starting at age 45 for most people. If you’re at higher risk due to obesity, family history, or being part of an underserved group, you may need to start earlier.
City of Hope is here to help you stay on top of your health. Don’t let myths or misconceptions stand in the way of prevention.
Schedule your screening today and take the first step toward a healthier future.
To schedule a screening, call 770-400-6677. cityofhope.org/Atlanta 600 Celebrate Life Parkway Newnan, GA Serving communities in Atlanta I cityofhope.org
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At Georgia Bone and Joint Spine Center, Dr. Chad Kessler and Dr. David Love are passionate about restoring their patients’ function through an individualized approach. From start to finish, The Spine Center offers a continuum of care with fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons specializing in spine surgery, spine specific physical therapists, x-ray, MRI, and staff dedicated to our patients’ care.
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ATLANTA HAWKS
March 6, Thurs. – Indiana Pacers, 7:30 pm – Fanduel
April 2, Wed. – at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 pm – Fanduel
April 5, Sat. – New York Knicks, 3 pm – Fanduel
April 6, Sun. – Utah Jazz, 6 pm – Fanduel
MLS Soccer
ATLANTA UNITED
March 8, Sat. – N.Y. Red Bulls, 7:30 pm – Apple TV
March 16, Sun. – Inter Miami, 7 pm – Apple TV
March 22, Sat. – at Cincinnati, 2:30 pm – Apple TV
March 29, Sat. – New York City FC, 7:30 pm – Apple TV
April 5, Sat. – FC Dallas, 7:30 pm – Apple TV
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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.”
MLB Baseball ATLANTA BRAVES
March 6, Thurs. – #Miami Marlins, 6:05 pm – Gray TV
March 21, Fri. – #at Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 pm – FanDuel
March 22, Sat. – #at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 pm – Gray TV
March 23, Sun. – #Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 pm – FanDuel
March 24, Mon. – #at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 pm – Gray TV
March 25, Tues. – #at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 pm – Gray TV
March 27, Thurs. – at San Diego Padres, 4:10 pm
March 28, Fri. – at San Diego Padres, 9:40 pm
March 29, Sat. – at San Diego Padres, 7:15 pm
March 30, Sun. – at San Diego Padres, 7:10 pm
March 31, Mon. – at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 pm
April 1, Tues. – at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 pm
April 2, Wed. – at L.A. Dodgers, 8:38 pm
April 4, Fri. – Miami Marlins, 7:15 pm
April 5, Sat. – Miami Marlins, 7:15 pm
April 6, Sun. – Miami Marlins, 1:35 pm # Grapefruit League Spring Training Game Look on page 5 for the entire 2025 Atlanta Braves schedule.
The very first Abby’s Closet was created in the fall of 2013 and installed where Abby and her sisters attended school, Newnan Crossing Elementary. How Abby loved her school!
Your support has enabled us to enhance the original Abby’s Closets and create a fun space where students are welcomed in a warm and comforting way while their school supply needs are met.
Grateful to share the “new and improved” Newnan Crossing Abby’s Closet!
Thank you NCES for providing the perfect spot and partnering with us sharing Abby’s legacy for almost 12 years!
