The Paper November 2022

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Piedmont Newnan breaks ground on new building,

beds

Piedmont Newnan Hospital broke ground on the first phase of its $65 million South Tower expansion project on Wednesday (Oct. 19), which includes adding 80,000 square feet and 50 new patient beds.

phase

consist of three levels that will connect to the hospital, with the structure designed to

five future additional

Hospital staff and community members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction.

“This groundbreaking is a huge milestone for our hospital and we’re very excited to be providing great er access to Piedmont’s high-quality services to our community,” said Piedmont Newnan Chief Operating Officer (COO) Vicki Kaiser. “We appreciate everyone who joined us to celebrate as we welcome this much needed expansion to our hospital’s campus.”

Piedmont Newnan has consistently been recognized for quality and safety and has the most Leapfrog A hospital safety grades in the state of Georgia. As a top destination for care in south Atlanta, this project is necessary to keep up with Coweta County’s fast-paced growth and to continue to provide high-quality, patient-centered care close to home for the county’s residents, especially after the increase in volumes since the opening of the new interchange at Interstate 85 and Poplar Road in 2019.

Piedmont

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During the 10 years from 2012 to the present, Coweta County is Georgia’s 18th largest county with an estimated population of 156,042, has grown by 21.97%, according to the US Census.

In 2012, Piedmont Newnan expanded to better meet the needs of county residents, opening a state-ofthe-art 362,000 square-foot, 136-bed hospital. The growth of the hospital has correlated with the Coun ty’s growth, with inpatient admissions growing 61%, outpatient encounters growing 62%, Emergency Department visits growing 14%, surgeries growing 85%, and newborn deliveries growing 71%, since 2012. The hospital currently employees over 1,200 staff and more than 600 physicians.

The hospital has previously expanded the current facility, growing from a 136-bed to a 167-bed facility, but remains full. The South Tower project, which will add 50 additional beds, includes the intent to continue to build additional floors in future phases, and is the most significant investment Piedmont has made in Coweta County since building this new hospital on Poplar Road almost 10 years ago. Since opening the new hospital on Poplar Road, Piedmont has invested almost $300 million in capital here at Newnan.

“The new tower expansion will be designed in line with the original campus which creates an atmosphere that supports and promotes healing, with a strong patient/staff orientation to nature and focus to the landscape,” said Jack Tillman, Chief Real Estate and Corporate Development Officer at Piedmont Healthcare. “The new addition will continue to prioritize natural light and will be built with the same warm materials such as the stacked stone, brick and large windows that are used on the existing hospital base.”

“We’re very grateful for the support of our community during this construction project,” said Kaiser. “The Piedmont Newnan team is looking forward to continuing serve the healthcare needs of those in Coweta and surrounding communities through this new addition to our hospital.”

For more information about Piedmont Newnan, visit piedmont.org

Notes from Jackson Street

To put it as simply as I can, I am being blackmailed. I know this because I’ve watched enough cop shows and as a word guy, I use the dictionary a lot.

Plus, I’ve gotten three “pay up or else” emails so far concerning two of my old personal blogs.

Devin Malm, whom I am guessing is British because he has a uk.com email, wants $2,500 in bitcoin. Chandra Cross, not sure where she is from, wants $3,000 in bitcoin and Tiffany Lindt, again not sure, wants $3,000 in bitcoin as well.

Interestingly, the women want more. (nails, hair, throw pillows?). More interesting, the wording from all three blackmailing hackers are pretty much verbatim.

In the newspaper business, hard news stories need to have a powerful lede (yes, that is spelled correctly). The lede is your first sentence. It needs to get the reader’s attention.

Their lede was “Your Site Has Been Hacked.”

So yeah, that got my attention. Kudos to whomever taught them journalism. That is followed by “PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO SOMEONE IN YOUR COMPANY WHO IS ALLOWED TO MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS!”

So at least they are polite. But that depends if the ALL CAPS was shouting or just making sure I knew what to do next.

So apparently they found a vulnerability they were able to exploit, then gained access to my database credentials and extracted said entire database to an offshore server.

Their words, not mine, because I don’t know anything about database credentials.

Then they got nasty. “We will systematically go through a series of steps of totally damaging your reputation.”

They will sell my database to the “highest bidder which they will use with whatever their intentions are.” I had to reread that a couple of times. Visions of Doctor Evil popped into my mind, as well as becoming pretty sure these folks weren’t American or British like Devin claimed.

I’m beginning to think this is the new Nigerian scam but with Russians computer hackers.

And if all that wasn’t enough, they are going to sell my emails (don’t have any on those blogs, but let’s keep that between us), which will “thusly damaging your reputation and having angry customers/associates with whatever angry customers/associates do.” Again, their words/spelling, not mine.

Fortunately, they answered my burning question with - “How do I stop this?”

They think of everything, don’t they? Basically, follow the steps as outlined and they will refrain from destroying my site’s reputation.

They ended with what I guess is the general hacker threat. Don’t reply to the email. This was not a hoax and they will not negotiate. If I don’t pay up they will start the aforementioned destruction in however many days it was.

The light at the end of the tunnel?

“Once you have paid we will stop what we were doing and you will never hear from us again!”

So I guess this will continue, cause I’m just not paying. And to be truthful, I can’t figure out their instructions anyway.

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the action, treated as a criminal offense, of demanding payment or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.

– Michael Korda

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 …

Señor Taco

Every now and then you get one of those menus where you spend a lot of time … just looking. The menu isn’t all that big, it’s just that there are so many things you want to try. And having all those photos making you just salivate makes the looking even longer.

And when it comes to Mexican dishes, Senor Taco in Senoia nails it. There was a lot of “I’m going to have that … no wait, I want the … Ugh … you get that and I will get …” at our table.

You get the point. Great Chef favorites, some awesome looking seafood creations and the steak tacos were to die for.

Personally, I was never a big fan of rice and beans. I now take that back. Great rice and beans are now the key indicator to me that everything else will be good. It’s like going to a sandwich place and trying out their cheesesteak. If that ain’t good, move on.

And let’s face it. Chips and salsa. Great thin chips and two kinds of salsa. One was of the regular variety, the other a smoked tomato concoction that was, well, incredible.

Let’s put it this way. We can’t wait to go back and try something else on the menu. Great staff, full bar. You can’t go wrong and it’s right on Main Street in downtown Senoia.

75 Main St Senoia, GA 30276 • 678.723.7255 • www.senortacoga.com Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Just for You

Is there a store that you always feel has something just for you? Is it brick and mortar or online? Is the store general or specific in its inventory and do they have old standards or cutting-edge products or both?

Well, I have one, or several to be truthful, and I must shop smart or my debit card becomes quite uncooperative! I do have a favorite place that has what I want, either online or brick/mortar, and it features oldies and all the newest. And it is free. I bet you know where I am going with this now…. yes, right to one of the four Coweta County libraries!

It is not bragging if it is true. I like to think that given the chance we (library staff) can make about anyone a happy customer if they give us a chance. If you are a reader, I know that we got you, but I love to try and sell non-readers on what we have to offer. There are numerous reasons to rearrange your daily routine if reading is not a part of it. Many, many studies show that people who read are less stressed, happier, do better in school, and make more money. Once again, I am not making this up … it is not bragging.

I love preaching to the choir but if you know someone who does not read or is that person that says I do not read and I am happy about it, please let me try and put a book in their hand. The world is so full of information and the internet is so full of opinions; it behooves all of us to have our mind as fit as our bodies.

Do not make me break out the dementia studies that show reading can put off diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Who really wants to spend the relaxed, retired days of their life battling such a terrible disease when there is something that can possibly help prevent it???

Maybe I have made my case so let’s go back to the store you love because it has something just for you. Everyone has interests, right? If you do not like mysteries or romances or westerns because they are “made up,” we have this thing called a Dewey Decimal system that puts books in order by subject order or interests. I have news for you too … fiction titles today can teach you a whole lot of non-fiction knowledge. These authors do the research!

Surely, with hundreds of thousands of titles, there is something to hook a person’s interest or tickle their curiosity. And we have it in the tried and true book form and we have it in the electronic form.

The world is wacky wired today. This has increased my reading time pleasure; I can relax, lose myself in another world or place, and not give a flip about the news or social media. That, my friends, is worth its weight in gold to me.

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

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Clothes Less Traveled opens its 2023 Grant Process

Clothes Less Traveled, a nonprofit thrift store in Peachtree City, is preparing to open their two-step annual grant process.

Since their founding in 1997, Clothes Less Traveled has been committed to reinvesting profits into the local community, awarding over $7.5 million dollars to more than 100 charities. These grants support a wide range of local causes including healthcare, food insecurity, animal protection, special education, foster care, conservation and more.

“We look forward to empowering change in our community by continuing to work with our local non-profit partners in many ways,” said Frank Newland, 2023 Clothes Less Traveled Grant Committee Chair. “Returning our profits into our community is a core value at CLT and we have proudly done so for many years.  We continue to

be both humbled and honored by this and look forward to making a positive impact in 2023!”

Charities located in Fayette or Coweta County may complete the first step an eligibility application beginning November 1. Interested nonprofits should visit www.clotheslesstraveled. org/eligibility to learn more about the requirements and apply.Applicants who are interested in applying for annual grants must complete the eligibility application by December 15. Nonprofits will receive notification of their eligibility status via email on a rolling basis.

This email will also contain a link to the second step an annual grant application. The deadline for applying for annual grants is January 15, 2023.

Please direct all questions regarding grant applications to grants@clotheslesstraveled.org.

Senoia Area Blood Drive on November 7th

scheduled for Monday, November 7th at the Senoia United Methodist Church from 1 to 5 p.m. This blood drive is co-spon sored by the local church and the Optimist Club of Senoia.

are encouraged to make an appointment by signing up online (http://www.redcross blood.org/give) or by calling 1.800.RED CROSS (1.800.733.2767).

The Senoia United Methodist Church is located at 229 Bridge Street.

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Mr. Personality

Newnan’s Goodwill Ambassador

November, the month of Veterans Day, the end of Daylight Savings Time and Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I want to give Christy’s Cafe a shout-out and a huge hug for all those amazing free Thanksgiving dinners that she provided for so many years.

The Newnan Bookstore and The Hug Box have moved to 2C Jackson Street, the decor in both places is truly amazing. And just in time for the holiday shopping season too. Be sure to stop by and check them both out for yourselves.

Since I have reached old age, I limit my shopping a great deal. If I cannot wear it, eat it or read it, I don’t need it.

I suggest that those who have family and friends visiting Newnan be sure to bring them to the Courthouse Square, the best kept secret in all of Georgia. Be sure to give them a tour of the Carnegie Library and the amazing library staff. They are so knowledgeable and friendly, and very professional. I hang out there most often, and get your friends to pick up a Mr. Personality bookmark there as well.

This year I started the practice of staying home all day two days out of the week. I want to spend more time with my inner self, unplugged from the world of information overload. This is also an excellent opportunity to count my blessings and communicate with the Divine Spirit.

As I shared in my column before, Divine Spirit places books of wisdom in my path and I talk about them in my Book of the Month part of my column. I have been praying for more knowledge on how to pray and I received this book titled “Praying Like Jesus, The Lord’s Prayer In A Culture Of Prosperity” by James Mulholland.

This is indeed a handbook on how to pray like Jesus. I am keeping this book on my bedside table and reading and re-reading it many times.

When his disciples asked Jesus how to pray, he said that when you pray, remember to whom you are speaking to. This short but powerfully written book has much to say on how not to pray as well.

I have often felt when people would pray out loud that the message was intended more for me than for God. I have often preferred praying in secret or when only God and I are around.

This book has reminded me to say thank you God more often and to ask for others’ needs more than for myself. I have been truly blessed every day for the past 10 years, beyond words to express.

I am well aware that I am to share my many blessings in some form in every opportunity I have with all walks of life and all of humankind.

I urge you to check out the contents of this amazing book for yourself.

Peace and love, Until next time

Mr. Personality n

Congratulations Deborah Marchman, we saved her over $1,000 a year on her home and auto package.

Congratulations Bryant & Marla Brandenburg, we saved them over $1,500 on two homes and auto.

Congratulations Darren Story, we saved him $1,520 on home & auto. Darren is a Veteran and we also want to thank him for his service.

Congratulations Marvin Garrison, we saved him over $1,300 on his home and auto policies.

We are

The MUSIC … Local &Live

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

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

… by Kris Youmans

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

Kris Youmans is originally from Savannah, GA where she was part of the River Street music scene early on and is greatly influenced by mu sic of the southern culture. Kris’ interests are focused on local music, organizing music fundraisers, her three grown children, life on Pierce Chapel & Hank the Dog (who also has an ear for music!) Contact Kris with questions, comments, suggestions or just to say you like her col umn krisyoumansband@gmail.com.

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB

Local Musicians & News

LEONARD WASHINGTON on Facebook, Instagram and Reverbnation

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

DOUG KEES … Voted Best Musician in Coweta County. Look for his shows with Michelle Malone, including performing as Canyonland. Go to Michelle Malone’s website for tickets and dates. Find Doug’s live videos on Facebook and visit www.dougkees.com official website. Get tickets for ‘The Hot Toddies’ show with Doug & Michelle in Newnan and Atlanta.

Doug has a new album release titled ‘ELEVEN.’ You can get your copy of the CD now by going to Doug’s website! Also Doug, David Puett & Chris Burroughs are playing at Napoleons in Decatur November 3rd. Get your tickets through www.freshtix.com/events/dougkeesband

A number of singles from the new CD have been added to multiple Spotify playlists. Also check out the album Roots & Boughs (acoustic guitar instrumentals) on his website.

LEROGIE - find him on Facebook and on Reverbnation at www.reverbnation.com/Lerogiemusic

Check Lerogie’s Facebook page for complete list.

KRIS YOUMANS BAND

Reader’s Choice Newnan Coweta Magazine Best Band 2020 & 2021 www.krisyoumansband.com

Recording new album at Southside Tracks Studio. Planning for 2023

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

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

JEANINE DUKE at Big Shots every Sunday12:30 to 3 p.m.

Local & Live Venues …

THE CELLAR / THE BAYS

20 Jefferson Street, Newnan 770.683.6328

Live Jazz on Wednesdays

Acoustic on Thursdays in the Bays

Live Music Friday & Saturday nights

11/3 … Knotty G’s 11/4 … Pete & Pete 11/5 … The Band O.N.E. variety band playing all genres 11/9 … Jackie Green 11/10 … Jeanine Duke acoustic covers, always a favorite 11/11 … Kayte Burgess & Friends rock, funk, soul, R & B 11/12 … Sawdust honky tonk country

11/16 … Clay Williams 11/17 … Mary Martin 11/18 … Midnite Cruzerclassic rock from the 60s, 70s & 80s and Maury Allums in The Cellar - Piano 5-9 p.m.

11/19 … Southside Band 11/25 … Unique Meloodez and Maury Allums in The Cellar- Piano 5-9 p.m.

11/26 … Mark MillerAmericana country music

HALF SHELL OYSTER BAR & HOTDOG SHOP

1690 Hwy 34 E, Newnan 770.502.9911

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

11/3 … Jimmy Granauro & Ron Young 11/10 … Wyatt Acoustic Group

11/17 … Ellis Lowery 11/24 Closed for Thanksgiving

THE MAD MEXICAN

2 East Court Square, Newnan 770.683.9545

Come for great food and Live local music.

11/2 … Lerogie

11/4 … Twice Shy - Georgia based acoustic duo, Tony Stephens harmonica, Scott Glisman on guitar

11/5 … Gracie May - up and coming artist playing electric guitar and covering some great tunes

11/9 … Joey Troup

11/11 … Ricky Lee

11/12 … Larry Mills

11/16 … Ellis Lowery 11/18 … John Hensley & Kevin Walker - John’s heartfelt vocals and choice of tunes along with Kevin’s excellent guitar playing always create a great show. 11/25 … Mick Billingsley 11/30 … Ellis LoweryTraditional Country with southern rock classics

THE BRICKS ON CHURCH STREET Grantville, GA 678.877.6571

The Bricks on Church Street in Grantville features local and live music events and is a good choice for your own special events.

OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN on the Square, Fayetteville Marvelous Marvin Presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside - 8:30 p.m. You’ll hear the best local and regional blues!

335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan | 770.251.1800

Friday Night Dinner & Music

11/4 … The Dreamers 11/11 … Off Ramp 11/18 … TBD 11/25 … TBD

HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC 20 Longstreet Ave., Turin UMC Music every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. Gospel, Bluegrass and Country. Good Music, Good Fellowship! 11/5

Highway 5 Overdrive Luther’s Mountain Kirkland & Friends 11/19 … Coleman Family Rusty & Shea Fairlanes

ABIDE BREWING CO. 110 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan

11/4 … Daniel Toole 2 p.m.

SHARPSBURG PIZZA & PUB 6549 Hwy 54, Sharpsburg 678.857.3828

11/22 … Jeanine Duke 6 p.m. 11/25 … Jeanine Duke 6 p.m.

LINE CREEK BREWING CO. 150 Huddleston Rd., PTC 678.993.0086

Shows at 6 p.m.

11/11 … Dixon - a country tribute band playing outlaw and red dirt country 11/12 … Pete Fodero 11/18 … Pete Fodero 11/19 … PTC Rocks Fundraiser for Pancreatic cancer Departure at 3 p.m. Journey Tribute Band Electric Avenue at 6 p.m.

- You’re back to the 1980s listening to this New Wave & FM Radio Pop Band

LINE CREEK BUS BARN

300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville 770.731.1641

Most shows

except Market day 6-9 p.m.

11/11 … Mary Martin - soul ful voice, full sound and plays both originals and covers 11/12 … Southside Band 3 p.m.

11/12 … Will Turpin 7 p.m. - bassist for Collective Soul, multi-platinum artist and songwriter 11/18 … Brian Rivers 11/19 … The Vinyl Birds 11/25 …Melody Kiser 11/26 … Jukebox Disciples - hard rock tribute band

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.

11/5 … Jess Jocoy atmospheric Americanaan ethereal sound with or ganic roots and Airpark music that’s honest and ever evolving

SENOIA BEER COMPANY

1 Main Street, Senoia

11/4 … Mary Martin

11/12 … Daniel Toole 5 p.m. - songwriter, with heartfelt lyrics and sound

RPM FULL SERVICE 15 Jackson Street, Newnan 770.683.1414

Live music and restaurant venue. pet friendly patiocall ahead for music lineup. *Every Sunday music on the Patio *Karaoke every weekend Open Mic Wednesdays 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Funday on the patio

11/6 … Daniel Toole 1 p.m.

PURGE NATION

719 3rd Ave., West Point, GA 706.501.1253

11/10 … Twice Shy 6 p.m.

THE ALAMO 19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770.683.2526

Call ahead for events, dates and times.

Open Mic Night

Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m.

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

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

Every Friday & Saturday the Winery features a local per former in the Tasting Room.

Starting around 6 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays until close at 10 p.m.

Call to get up-to-date lineup for music.

11/11 … Daniel Toole

11/18 … Mary Martin

11/19 … Daniel Toole

HUNTER’S CANTINA 1875 E Main St., Hogansville, 706.637.9444

Family oriented Mexican cantina and grill with friendly atmosphere and live music.

Live Music every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m.

11/16 … Daniel Toole

BRICKHOUSE LAGRANGE 141 Main St., LaGrange, GA 706.298.5485

Live Music every Friday and Saturday Night!

Food & Drink specials

week

is Karaoke night.

BIG SHOTS KITCHEN & BAR 102 B Guthrie Way, PTC 770.629.5591

Duke

Sunday 12:30-3 p.m.

HIGHLAND BAKER

City Circle, Peachtree

Mary Martin

BRAELINN GOLF CLUB

City

Toole 6 p.m.

GRAZING HERE

Hwy. 54, Peachtree City 770.486.2696

Shows Start at 8 p.m.

GREENVILLE STREET PARK 51 Greenville St., Newnan

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Foundation, PGRS Roofing & Siding, JAKE STANLEY from State Farm, ROBERT S. BLACK , Bigham Masonic Lodge # 53, Lubin An Law, LLC, Serenity Healing Arts, HOMESTAR Financial Corp, Madaris Realty, Georgia Special Effects, Your Pie PTC, Nantahala River Lodge, Mill & Woods Authentic Flooring, Moreland Animal Hospital, O’Kelley’s Auto Detailing, Vinylyte Records & Skate Shop, Sea Glass Therapy, Half Shell Oyster & Hotdogs,

Arts, EATZ, U Dirty Dog, Celebrity Chef Tina Cannon,

Bands -Leonard Washington, Sweet Grass

Go out for an evening of fun and good music and support your local musicians!

Mighty Fine Band, Mary Martin, John Hensley, Frankies

Mission

Eric Culberson

also Steve Mapel, Margie Madaris, young Walter for the photos, & anyone else

year!

John Hensley & Kevin Walker at The Mad Mexican

Kayte Burgess & Friends at The Cellar 11/11

Luther’s Mountain at Hollonville Opry 11/5

Cruzer

The Cellar

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

The Nutcracker • Dec. 16-18

A holiday family favorite for all ages, come celebrate Clara’s jour ney through the magical land of Sugar Plum.

Wadsworth Auditorium, downtown Newnan. Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson St.

LocaL TheaTre

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

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer at The Wadsworth Nov. 11 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

25 Jefferson Street Newnan, GA 30263 - 770-683-6282

Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas!

It’s a Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play • Dec. 1-4, 8-11 This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. The story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

The Legacy TheaTre

The Legacy Theatre

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

Cinderella • Nov. 11-Dec. 18

The timeless enchantment of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. An enchanting musical delight for audiences of all ages!

around downTown

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

Market Day • Nov. 5, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Market will feature over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items. Market Day favorites include: fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc.

Holiday Sip and See • Nov. 18, 5-9 p.m.

This event is a great opportunity for visitors to get started on their holiday shopping while the holiday inventory is plentiful! There will also be a night market, live music, and food trucks along with hor d’oeuvres and refreshments from the retailers.

Plaid Friday • Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event is a great opportunity for visitors to get started on their holiday shopping while the holiday inventory is plentiful! There will also be a night market, live music, and food trucks along with hor d’oeuvres and refreshments from the retailers.

Santa On The Square • Nov. 25, 6-8 p.m. Courthouse Square

Santa will arrive downtown in a Fire Truck, and will immediately light the Christmas tree located on the Courthouse Square.

NJSL Can-A-Thon • Nov. 29, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Newnan Junior Service League’s annual Can-A-Thon to help stock the Coweta Community Food Pantry. This is the largest food drive for the Coweta Community Food Pantry. S Newnan Court Square and Regions Bank and Thomas Crossroads.

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265 www.thenixoncentre.net 770.254.2787

One Christmas Night in Memphis • Dec. 4, 3 p.m. Created and directed by John Mueller, is the critically ac claimed tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley.

Regal Cinemas

Georgian 14 Ashley Park 237 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan 844.462.7342 www.regmovies.com

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

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senoia

http://www.enjoysenoia.net

Senoia Farmers Market

Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40 Travis St., Senoia / senoiafarmersmarket on Facebook. Fresh local produce, vendors and artisans.

Senoia Alive! After Five • Friday, Nov. 18, 5-8 p.m. Downtown shops stay open later to encourage visitors to come visit downtown Senoia. Held every third Friday of the month, come enjoy entertainment, food and extra shopping time!

6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276

Open every Friday and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Check out their Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistoricalsociety.org

Southside Theatre Guild

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

The 1940’s Radio Hour • Dec. 8-11; 15-18

The 1940’s Radio Hour is a nostalgic trip down memory lane into a backdrop of the Second World War, setting the stage for swinging big band music and song and old fashioned situation comedy of a bygone period. It takes place in a small 5000-watt New York City radio station (WOV) and is centered around a group of performers and their attempts to make it to the “big time” in show biz.

Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum

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NFL Football ATLANTA FALCONS

Nov. 6, Sun., Los Angeles Chargers, 1 p.m. – FOX

The Carnegie Library

1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770.683.1347 newnancarnegie.com

Check out their calendar on their website. And make note the Carnegie will be closed Oct. 17-19 for HVAC installation.

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Chattahoochee Bend State Park

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

More info call: 770.254.7271

Long Leaf Pine Hike

Nov. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Take a guided hike along the Wild Turkey Trail (2.2 miles) and learn about the Long Leaf Pine Trees and pine beetles. You will also learn how prescribed fire rejuvenates the forest for the plants, animals and insects. Meet at the Visitor Center. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. $5 plus $5 parking. Please contact before event for more information. Check their website or Facebook page for upcoming events.

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

Fox Theatre

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

Nov. 10, Thurs., at Carolina Panthers, 8:15 p.m. – Amazon Prime/FOX5 Nov. 20, Sun., Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. – FOX

Nov. 27, Sun., at Washington Commanders, 1 p.m. – FOX Dec., 4, Sun., Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. – CBS All Home Games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

NBA Basketball ATLANTA HAWKS

Nov. 2, Wed., at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater

201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 770.631.0630 Check website! amphitheater.org/

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

Nov. 5, Sat., New Orleans Pelicans, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE

Nov. 7, Mon., Milwaukee Bucks, 8:15 p.m. – BSSE Nov. 9, Wed., Utah Jazz, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE

Nov. 10, Thurs., Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE

Nov. 12, Sat., at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE Nov. 14, Mon., at Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m. – BSSE

Nov. 16, Wed., Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. – ESPN / BSSE

Nov. 19, Sat., Toronto Raptors, 6 p.m. – BSSE

Nov. 21, Mon., at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 p.m. – BSSE Nov. 23, Wed., Sacramento Kings, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE Nov. 25, Fri., at Houston Rockets, 8 p.m. – BSSE Nov. 27, Sun., Miami Heat, 5 p.m. – BSSE

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com

at Boyd Park

110 Smith Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 706.298.5434 sweetland.events/

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

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

Nov. 28, Mon., at Philadelphia 76ers – BSSE Nov. 30, Wed., at Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. – BSSE Dec. 2, Fri., Denver Nuggets, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE Dec. 5, Mon., Oklahoma City Thunder, 7:30 p.m. – BSSE All Home Games played at State Farm Arena

BSS – Bally Sports South • BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast

Coweta County Genealogical Society

8 Carmichael St., Newnan

Wed. - Fri., 10 am to 4 pm

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Zen Monkey’s News and Musings …

Notes from here, there and the Internet …

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You know it’s getting cold when Keith Brady, mayor of Newnan, starts wearing socks.

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Clothes Less Traveled, a nonprofit thrift store in Peachtree City, is preparing to open their two-step annual grant process. Since their founding in 1997, Clothes Less Traveled has been committed to reinvesting profits into the local community, awarding over $7.5 million dollars to more than 100 charities. Interested nonprofits should visit www.clotheslesstraveled.org/eligibility to learn more about the requirements and apply.

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Piedmont Newnan Hospital broke ground on the first phase of its $65 million South Tower expansion project on Wednesday (Oct. 19), which includes adding 80,000 square feet and 50 new patient beds. The first phase will consist of three levels that will connect to the hospital, with the structure designed to support five future additional floors.

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Coweta-Fayette EMC presented the 2021-2022 Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award to Northgate High School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School. To be considered for this award, student athletes, coaches, spectators, and any others associated with high school activities and programs must demonstrate the fundamental values of respect, fairness, honesty, and responsibility during events.

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Interstate NationaLease is helping increase program growth and training opportunities for students of West Georgia Technical College’s Diesel Equipment Technology Program with the donation of a 2016 Kenworth T3000 truck to help grow the program.

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The Coweta County School System’s average SAT score for the graduating class of 2022 was 1070, placing participating Coweta students well above state and national averages on the college entrance exam. It was the fifth year in a row that Georgia students outscored the national average on the SAT, and the eighth year that Coweta students in turn outscored both state and national averages. Coweta Schools’ average SAT performance placed Coweta 42 points above the national average and 18 points above the state average.

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Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation (CFEMC) recently hosted its 75th Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Day.

After two years of drive-through annual meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CFEMC returned to an in-person event this year. Over 1,200 members registered for the event, where they were given the opportunity to join in fun, food, and fellowship all while learning more about the cooperative.

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The percentage of Coweta County School System high school students graduating on-time rose to 90.5 percent for the class of 2022. That reflects an increase of 1.2 percent in Coweta’s four-year graduation rate over that of 2021, according to a graduation report released by the Georgia Department of Education. Coweta County’s four-year graduation rate was more than 6 percent higher than the state of Georgia’s 2022 rate, which also increased from 2021 to 2022. Individually, East Coweta High School posted a 2022 fouryear graduation rate of 91.7 percent, Newnan High a rate of 87.7 percent, and Northgate had a rate of 90.6 percent.

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For the 2022 Fall Semester, the West Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded scholarships to 84 students totaling $63,168. This semester marked the highest participation and awards the Foundation has had in quantity and total amount given in the Foundation’s history. WGTC scholarship funds assist students with education-related costs such as tuition, fees, books and more.

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The Kiwanis Club of Newnan made the final contribution to fulfill a multiyear pledge of over $60,000 to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund Eliminate Project. With commitments like the one from Newnan Kiwanis, the Eliminate Project has helped save and protect the lives of millions of mothers and babies around the world. Kiwanis is committed to protecting moms and babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus, and MNT has now been eliminated from 27 countries.

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Country superstar and Newnan native Alan Jackson will be honored with the Artist of a Lifetime’ award at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year celebration, joining the ranks of previous recipients Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Shania Twain, Kenny Rogers and Merle Haggard as he’s celebrated by his peers for a remarkable career spanning more than three decades.

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These stickers were designed and purchased by the @echsambassadors to be placed on student’s parking permits. The view the student sees is this meaningful reminder. The @newnan_ambassadors purchased these for their student parking permits as well! These were made and are available at Coweta Sports for your cars! We are at a loss for words, but our hearts are full! THIS is how we create change. THIS is how we prevent needless loss of life. THIS is how Abby’s life can make an impact. THIS is for you.

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Annual T-Shirts for Turkeys event set for Nov. 7-10

From Staff Reports

The Joy FM and 1st Franklin Financial are teaming up again this year to help local families in need as the annual T-Shirts for Turkeys event returns.

This four-day happening begins Monday, November 7 and runs through Thursday, November 10. Both The Joy FM and 1st Franklin Financial needs the public’s help in stocking the freezers of the many area food banks and ministries who feed the local, hurting families.

People are asked to donate frozen turkeys at designated Chick-fil-A drop-off points. When folks donate a turkey, they will receive a newly designed Joy FM T-shirt. $10 gift cards from any local grocery store and cash are also accepted.

Those turkeys, which are dropped off, go immediately to the freezers of the food banks and homeless shelters. From there, those turkeys will be turned into food boxes, holiday meal plates and the warmth of hope and God’s love for the unfortunate in this community, many of whom are children.

1st Franklin Financial of Newnan will be at each of the designated Coweta County drop-off locations on their selected days of the event. Below is 1st Franklin Financial schedule.

• Monday, Nov. 7 – Chick-fil-A, 5 Glenda Trace, Newnan (7:30-10 a.m.)

• Tuesday, Nov. 8 – Chick-fil-A, 2090 Newnan Crossing Boulevard East, Newnan (7:30-10 a.m.)

• Wednesday, Nov. 9 – Chick-fil-A, 7996 Wells Street, Senoia (7:30-10 a.m.)

• Thursday, Nov. 10 – Truett’s Chick-fil-A, 505 Highway 34 East, Newnan (4-7 p.m.)

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The Interview with Pilliard Dickle /

Joe Chandler

Briefly describe yourself and what you do.

Years ago I came up with an idea for a new way to make calendars: Why not draw a year? So with pen in hand, and having no idea what I was doing, I drew my first calendar. It was a planetoid floating in space, with the dates carved into its surface. This was about the time I started using the pen name Pilliard Dickle. (My real name is Joe Chandler.) Since then I’ve turned that seedling of an idea into a whole world of time called The Land of Calendaria. I also write books. And then there’s my 1 1/2 Man Show, featuring the present me performing whimsical original songs with the past me (which I recorded at my kitchen table, using a spoon and coffee cup for percussion). So what do I do? Good question. The common thread that runs through all my projects is that, to bear the Pilliard Dickle brand, they must have an element of uniqueness, or, better yet, of never having been done before. That’s why I dub myself, for lack of a better term, an “Imaginationist.”

the senses that can cause people to, for example, smell colors or see music. In my case, I see time. That is, I picture the shapes and colors of days, weeks and months. If you say “I’ll see you next Tuesday,” I picture not when Tuesday is, but where Tuesday is, in relation to the shape of the week. (BTW, Tuesdays are red.) This might have been an influence on my having started drawing calendars.

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

Xyla Danielle, an amazing vocalist/songwriter. She was my musical partner when I lived on St. Simons Island. If they let me sing a few of my songs (and they would, because it’s my dinner party), I’d sound so much better with her backing me up.

My daughter Emily Chandler-Westergreen, because, well, no dinner party is complete without the tri-county area’s most fashionable fashionista.

The new 2023 calendar which is about to be released (comes out in November).

Your go-to food.

Not sure what “go-to” means. If it means go-to every day as a staple, it’s a whole bunch of vegetables, fruits, nuts and a bunch of other healthy stuff thrown into various salad-esqe concoctions.

If it means go-to when you need comfort food, let’s do chickenandouille gumbo with roasted potatoes and a side of bruschetta.

Favorite movies(s).

Best piece of advice you’ve received.

When you’re first starting out, put all your available cash in matching socks and food storage containers with matching lids. But nooo, I squandered it on girls and such, buying a few socks and containers here and there, and now … nothing matches!

If I had it to do over …

I would not be so timid. Of living life, taking chances. My favorite lyric is from a song called The Art of Happiness by my friend Xan. “Leave your umbrella inside, let the rain fill your eyes. For far too long life’s kept them dry. Open wide!” That.

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

How about an album by Philip Glass…but one that’s actually listenable. Maybe Koyaanisqatsi. And something by Beethoven or one of those guys. And — I hate to be so predictable — Revolver. No wait — The White Album.

As for books: Miriam-Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary … because it has all the words! OK, seriously, how about The Discoverers: A History of Man’s Search to Know His World and Himself by Daniel Boorstin (the former National Librarian). And Before the Big Bang by Laura Mersini-Houghton, a cosmologist at UNC whom I definitely do not have a debilitating celebrity crush on. And lastly, one I’ve been writing since shortly after they invented fire called O Say Can You See (Your Nose)? Because maybe I’d finally finish the dang thing!

Tell us one thing about yourself that few people know. I have a perceptual anomaly called synesthesia. It’s a cross-wiring of

My mother, so I could tell her I’ve come to realize that anything I like about myself, the good stuff I do, my determination to bring something positive to the world, came from her.

OK, I better come up with some famous folks. How about one living and one dead?

The living one: Ringo. I saw an interview where he was telling the story of being at George Harrison’s bedside in George’s final days and said he was going to have to go to New York to see his daughter (who was also ill). George said “You want me to come with you?” At that point in the interview, Ringo had to run a finger under his big sunglasses to wipe a tear. Then he looked around the room and said “It’s like a ****ing Barbara Walter’s special in here.” That’s the exact frame when Ringo became my favorite Beatle. (Plus, between entries, I’d hit him up for a coupla mil—he’d never miss it.)

The dead one: How about Nikola Tesla? (Note: He’d come back to life before the party — then he could go back to being dead again.)

Name an as yet unfulfilled dream.

To land an interview in The Pap … oh, wait.

Off and on over the years I’ve worked on a book called A Novel Without Words. As the name implies, it’s all told in pictures. The characters speak in colors. It’s never been quite finished—but it’s about to be. I have it in my sights and I shall publish that book in 2023 or my name’s not Pilliard Dickle.

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

A movie critic. I mean, you watch movies then tell people what you think about ‘em. What kind of a “job” is that? You should pay them to let you do it. I think Gene Shalit might agree. (He used to review my calendars on the Today show, BTW.) (Are shameless plugs permitted?)

The Truman Show. At the end [SPOILER] when the mast of that boat pierced that wall and he walked up those invisible steps to that door in the sky and Christof started speaking to him from the moon, my daughter Emily and my wife Natalie (wife at the time, that is, and we’re still great friends) both turned to me and said “Did you like it?” But I, the perpetually verbose Pilliard Dickle, could not speak, literally. I finally got some words out in the parking lot.

Dogs or cats?

I had an orange part-time cat-at-large for a while, but he quit coming round. I do have a grand-dog—a Pomeranian named Belle Chanel, who seems to be a minor celebrity around downtown Newnan. Or, wait, did you mean to pick one? Ha, I’m not falling into that trap—I’d alienate half the readers!

Your favorite quote and why.

I try to live my life based on sayings I see on t-shirts, bumper stickers and tote bags. One that comes to mind is from Wayne Gretzky: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” But that was recently superseded by my granddaughter Olivia, who was dictating her Christmas list onto my phone. One of the gifts was “Lots of hugs from Pop Pop.” And she was not even vying for ice cream!

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

During the pandemic I wrote a novel about an ant.

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

Leave your umbrella inside, let the rain fill your eyes. For far too long life’s kept them dry. Open wide!

The Planetoid Calendar - the first calendar I ever drew.

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Buying, Selling Land in Georgia

With fall here, I thought I would write about buying and selling land in Georgia. Fall is often regarded as the best time to sell land and acreage.

The temperatures are cooler, it is easier to see the entire property with the leaves falling and there are less bugs and snakes.

The process of buying and selling land is completely different than a residential transaction. The list price for land and acreage is typically calculated at a price per acre. The value for the land is determined by factors such as location, topography, water features, quality of soil, timber value, road frontage, in ternal road systems, structures and/or improvements, uses for the land, comparable sales, etc. It is very important to have a quality survey of the property when selling or buying land. You need to know exactly what you are selling or buying.

When a property’s value is calculated on a per acre basis, a small difference in acreage can make a huge impact on a sales price. If a survey is not provided, you can ask the seller to provide one or have someone complete a survey for you. Newnan and Coweta County have a great group of local surveyors. I would not recommend buying or selling a property without a survey as there can be disputes about boundaries and encroachments from adjacent properties.

Sellers often will cut the timber off a property before selling it to cash in on the value of the timber. I would not recommend this as cutting the timber leaves the land looking barren and rough. You want to dress up acreage, like you would a house or car before selling it. This can be as simple as bush hogging a field or as complicated as adding a pond to make the property more desirable.

Thinning is a good idea to help a land tract show better. Thinning is the calculated removal of certain trees with a specific objective in mind (gfc.state.ga.us). This process is beneficial to the overall health of trees on the property also. For example, thinning an area of dead or diseased trees will allow a property to show better. The Georgia Forestry Commission is a great resource for questions about timber.

If you plan to build a home or structure on some land, I would highly recommend having a soil or “perc test” completed during a due diligence period. Percolation tests measure the water absorption rate of soil. This will help to determine if you can put a septic tank and drain field on the property. The Coweta County Health Department can provide perc tests, as well as local soil scientists. It is not a bad idea to have a soil test, along with a topographic report, completed before you list a property so the prospective buyers know where they can build a home. A topographic report is a detailed map of the surface features of the land. This includes mountains, hills, creeks, valleys, etc. on a particular property.

I hope you are able to enjoy being outside this fall. Walking and showing land is one of my favorite parts of my job!

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

Barber was born and raised in Newnan, Georgia. She is a 2014 graduate of Newnan High School. Following high school, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of West Georgia in 2019.

has always had a love of homes! She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and making people smile. She also has a passion for dogs and writing music! Rodrea most recently worked in Finance, but as of October 2022 has decided to transition and chase what she loves most! Rodrea is a member of the Newnan Coweta Board of Realtors, Ga Association of Realtors and the National Associa tion of Realtors. She also looks forward to becoming a member of the Million Dollar Club one day as well!

With the outstanding team and expertise at Lindsey’s Inc. Realtors, Rodrea is ready to assist you with all your real estate needs! She has the tools and knowledge to help you successfully purchase, sell or lease your real estate. Her goal is to make renters see the value in becom ing a homeowner, therefore making their homeownership dreams become reality.

Nominations for the 2023 Coweta Citizen of the Year are now open. The application deadline is Nov. 16

The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual with outstanding leadership and citizenship within our community. The nominee will have demonstrated ex emplary vision, civic pride, and a strong commitment to a better Coweta through volunteerism and community involvement. Last year’s winner was Norma Haynes.

The nominee should live in Coweta County and his/her civic and volunteer activities must be centered in Coweta and the sur rounding area. Consideration will be given to those who demon strate leadership and performance in multiple areas of commu nity service over a period of years.

Nomination forms are available at The Newnan Coweta Cham ber of Commerce or you can visit their website at https://www.newnancowetachamber.org/citizen-of-the-year Hosted by the Kiwanis clubs of Coweta County, next year’s event will be held January 26, 2023 at the Newnan Centre.

2022 Citizen of the Year Norma Haynes

The Film Fix … Streaming Edition

with Jonathan W. Hickman

In Theaters:

Ticket to Paradise (now playing) – l NO Fix Rating 5/10-“Ticket to Paradise” is the blandest comedy to be widely released in years. Aside from a blurted-out F$#$ bomb, some innocuous drinking, and veiled mention of sexuality, the movie barely qualifies for its PG-13 rating.

George Clooney and Julia Roberts are charming as ever, but their chemistry only carries the film so far. And because the narrative is overly twee and sentimental, the insincerity of the entire project shines through. The movie needed to be meaner and edgier to generate the required tension to make us care about the character’s plight.

Black Adam (now playing) – l Fix Rating 6/10 -Comparisons to MCU projects complicate the success of “Black Adam.” It’s hard to shake the feeling that this film feels like an imitator. If there is a difference, it’s the renewed commitment to the Zack Snyder visual style that features high-contrast images and the abundance of slo-mo.

“Black Adam” is a palatable event film. Still, if the DC cinematic universe is to compete in the crowded superhero marketplace, it will need to give us something unique that engages visually and emotionally. And that will inevitably be another outing for the Man of Steel.

The Banshees of Inisherin (now playing) – l Fix Rating 9/10 Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson make a fantastic team. And this time around, writer/director Martin McDonagh (see “In Bruges”) isolates them on an Irish island, where they play lifelong besties, whiling away their days with a good pint in hand. But one afternoon, the elder and more sophisticated Colm (Gleeson) tells Pádraic (Farrell) that he doesn’t want to be friends with him anymore. This nuanced tale of aging and friendship makes “The Banshees of Inisherin” one of the year’s most sincere and meaningful films.

Streaming Selects:

A Christmas Story Christmas (November 17) – By bringing back Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) and other original surviving cast

members, this follow-up to the late director Bob Clark’s beloved 1983 holiday classic “A Christmas Story” appears to be a faithful continuation. The narrative has the adult Ralphie returning to the old house on Cleveland Street to give his children a Christmas as memorable as those he had as a child. Along the way, he will reconnect with his past and confront his father’s death.

as the title wizard, who must go on another quest that will test his magic ability. Joanne Whalley returns as Sorsha and is joined by new faces Erin Kellyman, Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz, and Spider-Man star Tony Revolori. Of the new cast, I’m most impressed by Amar Chadha-Patel, playing a brutish protector ordered to accompany Willow and the others as they try to save their world.

Welcome to Chippendales (November 22) – Series creator Rob ert Siegel (see Hulu’s “Pam & Tommy”) tackles the origin story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee (Kumail Nanjani), the Indian American businessman who formed the all-male stripper troupe known as the Chippendales. The trailers look like sexy fun mixed with some edgy, crushing reality. Comedian Nanjani continues to turn in solid performances in serious projects as his acting star continues to rise.

Falling for Christmas (November 10) – Remember Lindsay Lohan? Even though she’s been working steadily over the last few years, her off-screen struggles effectively pulled her from many higher-profile opportunities at the peak of her career. With “Falling for Christmas,” the 36-year-old “Mean Girls” star falls into the irresistibly cheesy Netflix holiday movie rotation playing a newly engaged heiress who gets amnesia after a skiing accident. When no one looks for her, she is naturally befriended by a handsome, single (of course) man and his daughter. Amorous sparks fly in this familiar looking (but how can you not watch) festive rom-com.

The Crown (Season 5 – November 9) – In the shadow of Queen Elizabeth’s passing, season 5 of the award-winning series that traces her historic reign marches forward. This season examines the rocky relationship of Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) and Prince Charles (Dominic West). Queen Elizabeth II is played by Imelda Staunton (“Harry Potter’s” Dolores Umbridge and Oscar-nominated for 2004’s Vera Drake).

Wednesday (November 23) – It’s impossible not to get a little excited about Tim Burton directing all eight episodes of this “The Addams Family” spin-off focusing on the precocious Wednesday (Jenna Ortega). And the casting looks fantastic, with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán playing Morticia and Gomez. Even Christina Ricci, who once played Wednesday in the 1990s adapta tions of the long-running television series, gets in on the fun in this edgy-looking update.

My Policeman (November 4) Fix Rating 6/10 – In “My Policeman,” pop superstar Harry Styles plays a humble officer named Tom, who engages in a torrid, clandestine affair with museum curator Patrick (David Dawson) in 1950s England. But while their relationship is adventurous and erotic, the depth of their attachment is more than physical. And in that time and that place, it was a criminal act.

While the film provides a prestige project for Styles to showcase his acting chops, it can’t distinguish itself from other productions that grapple with that dark time in British history.

Theatrical Teasers:

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (November 11) – Early word on this sequel to the ground-breaking “Black Panther” call it “epic” and “exhilarating,” while it also searches desperately for the right tone to handle the loss of star Chadwick Boseman. The story focuses on how Wakanda can maintain its sovereignty following the loss of its king T’Challa (played in the 2018 film by Boseman). Director Ryan Coogler returns along with many of the original cast mem bers. The nagging question on everyone’s lips is: who will be the next Panther?

Arthouse Corner:

Willow (season 1, November 30) – I’ve seen three episodes of this handsome series continuation of the 1988 Ron Howard film. It picks up years after the events of the movie. Warwick Davis returns

The Fabelmans (November 23) – Winner of the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, “The Fabelmans” might be Steven Spielberg’s most personal film. The semi-autobiographical story concentrates on the title family as the young Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle) copes with problems at home by leaning on his love of movies. Michelle Williams plays the mother who inspires Sammy to pursue his dreams, while his father (played by Paul Dano) focuses on more concrete realities. “The Fabelmans” is already touted as the front-runner for many awards, including the best film of the year.n

Jonathan W. Hickman is an entertainment attorney, filmmaker, college professor, and novelist. More about Jonathan can be found by visiting http://filmproductionlaw.com/)

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November

n Lee-King Pharmacy Holiday Open House

It’s the Annual Holiday Open House at Lee-King Pharmacy in Newnan on Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4. Plenty of specials plus Virginia Rice Jewelry, Mae Wearable Art, Complimentary Gift Wrapping, Gift Basket Giveaways and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.

November 4, FRIDAY

n Red Cross Blood Drive at Piedmont Newnan Hospital 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 745 Poplar Road, Newnan. redcrossblood.org

n Friday Night Football

• Central Christian at Horizon Christian

• East Coweta vs Pebblebrook

• Heritage vs Brookstone School

• Newnan vs New Manchester

• Northgate at Drew

• Trinity Christian at Fayette County

November 4, 5 & 6, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

n NCAA Christmas Market at the Fairgrounds

More than 60 vendors plus Art Education (Classroom/Demo). Shop early for original art and unique gift items. Buy tickets for a chance to win Christmas Cash and other really cool raffle items. Proceeds benefit NCAA Scholarship Fund. Special visit by Santa & Mrs! Bring your kids, say hello, and take a selfie with Santa! Support local artists and fine crafters, enjoy some food, fun, and community fellowship. Free admission and parking. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted. 275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA 30263. Hours are: Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. Noon to 4 p.m.Nov. 4 Santa and Mrs Claus Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

November 5, SATURDAY

n Old South Southeastern Invitational The 43rd Annual Old South Southeastern Invitational is coming up November 5, Tickets: https://www.newnanband.org/oldsouth

n Main Street Newnan Market Day & Pickin’ on the Square 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. / also Dec. 3. Court Square, Downtown Newnan. Handmade, homemade, homegrown products. mainstreetnewnan.com

November 5 & 6, SATURDAY

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n Atlanta Air Show Featuring The Blue Angels 43rd Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 7 Falcon Drive Peachtree City, GA 30269. airshowatlanta.com

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n Annual T-Shirts

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Association of Retired Educators Next Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 11:30am

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n Backyard Association Morning Glory Edition Jason Powell - author of Petals from the Past - to speak Tues., Nov.

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Have You Seen Charlie?

He is a black and white long hair domestic cat. He has a full white tuxedo and bushy tail. He has white dots on front paws that look like nails polished. He went missing 7-09-22.

We live in the Rosemont subdivision and neigh bor Greensway and the Highlands off North Peachtree Parkway. Because our home sits on Flat Creek Golf Course there were some sightings that he was at the pool and tennis courts. These sightings came too late so we were not able to identify or bring him home.

We have many sightings of maybe a look-a-likes on the southside but again were not able to get there in time. Please call with info

Toni Kaasbell cell 678.467.7867 home 770.347.9128

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program, Himmler’s state supported housing for young women whose sole purpose was to give birth to pure blooded Aryan children to be raised by SS families as future leaders of the new Nazi Germany. On site book sales provided by Book Miser. This is a free, drop-in event. 201 Willowbend Road

n Movie Night with the Police Department Join the Newnan Police Department for the 2000 Christmas classic movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” sponsored by Texas Roadhouse.

At 4 p.m., meet and take pictures with both Santa Claus and the Grinch before 6:30 p.m. Hot chocolate will be provided. Bringing your own lawn chairs and blankets is recommended. The movie is rated PG for language and rude humor. 1 Joseph Hannah Blvd., Newnan, GA 30263.

n Senoia Holiday Boutique Crawl 5 to 8 p.m. Early holiday shopping. And there’s a drawing For more info enjoysenoia.com

November 11 & 12, FRIDAY & SATURDAY

n Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. presented by Newnan Academy of Theatre Arts at Wadsworth Auditorium. Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas! newnantheatre.org

Performances sponsored by Full Circle Toys.

November 12, SATURDAY

n Bark in the Park Come support Newnan-Coweta Humane Society and Coweta County Animal Services between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 91 Selt Road, Newnan! Food, vendors, a silent auction, and family/pet friendly entertainment! Also, CCAS will be providing $25 cat and dog adoptions!! Note that all adoptions include vetting and a microchip!

n ADK Christmas at the Fairgrounds

n Senoia Veterans’ Memorial Cornhole Tournament & Tailgate Party Registration and check-in start at 10 a.m., tournament play begins at 11 a.m. www.senoiacornhole.com for info on tournament fees, prizes & to register.. enjoysenoia.com

n Beer Tasting at Senoia’s The Classic Market 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 15 Main St., Suite 1B. 770.727.9140 theclassicmarketsenoia.com

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

There are lots of these places around here, and we’re out to find them all in The Joints column. And yes, all are White Monkey approved.

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

Apollo’s Steaks … 770.667.4811 45 Robinson St., Suite D, Newnan Authenic Philly cheesesteaks, cheesecake and more!

CC’s Wings … 770.252.2755 • 23 Franklin Road, Newnan Do a pretty big take-out business. Usual flavors with fish and burgers on the menu as well.

Christy’s Cafe … 770-683-7512 • 27 Jackson St., Newnan One of the more popular breakfast joints in town. Regulars know the secret menu. Also open for lunch. The front porch is popular, especially with dog owners. Down home grub.

Chylaca’s Mexican Restaurant & Grill … 770.252.6821

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

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

Coweta Country Junction … 770.253.5999

1502 Hwy. 29 North, Newnan Arguably the best wings in the county. Big and juicy. One flavor - awesome. Need to call ahead to order.

Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen … 678.673.6644

98 Jackson Street, Newnan Great joint that includes beef brisket, all-you-can-eat catfish and shrimp, smoked chicken and pulled pork. Killer banana pudding and their white sauce is The Bomb.

El Taquito … 770.252.2777 • 1389 Hwy. 29 South, Newnan

It’s located inside a gas station. Their Coke is from Mexico and has sugar. This is the real deal. They have photos up above the counter and you can just point and salivate at the same time.

Fabiano’s Pizzeria … 770.683.2683

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

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

Goldens on the Square 770.251.4300

9 East Court Square, Newnan, GA 30263

The menu changes daily but there are always several meat/fish offerings, vegetables, salads and desserts.

If you are looking for some good ol’ Southern comfort food, you would be hard pressed to beat Golden’s.

H.J. Wings & Things 770.755.6192

485 Hwy 16 W, Newnan

Great wings, excellent hamburgers and top of the line cheesesteaks - and you know how serious we are about our cheesesteaks. But other “things” to consider are their shrimp, fish, massive salads, sandwiches, wraps, and … okay, wings again.

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

HomeStyle Kitchen & BBQ … 404-228-2887

400 Carlton Rd., Unit A, Palmetto Soul Food and Barbecue. Grab and Go, Ready-to-Eat Meals.

Japaneck Frank Hibachi Cuisine

Food Truck … Facebook: Japaneck Frank for times and locations. 678.633.0528 or 678.756.1906

This joint is all about something different. Different foods, diffe rent cooking styles, different locations … different. Think flat tops, shrimp, steak, salmon, grilled veggies, ginger sauce, the perfect fried rice and trailers and personal chefs and ...

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

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

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

The Mad Mexican … 770.683.9545 • 2 East Court Square Southern BBQ meets Mexican tacos.

A unique take on Mexican dishes - burritos, quesadillas, nachos - with that Southern flair. Now serving margaritas … and awesomeness.

Matt’s Small Town Pizza … 770.599.1226 53E Main St, Senoia.

There is nothing “smalltown” about their pizza, or wings or anything else. Very casual atmosphere with beer, wine and even gluten free pizza if you prefer.

Mimmo’s Gourmet Pizza … 770.486.8000 1014 Senoia Rd, Tyrone

The pizza is dead-on with every topping you would want. Their chee sesteak is top-notch. And they have “build your own” pasta specialti es where you chose the pasta, the sauce and the protein. Strombolis, Calzones and Chicken Parmesan and wings also on menu.

Modern Thai 678-834-5403 • modernthaiga.com 54 Carriage Oaks Drive, Tyrone. A few offerings … Panang Beef … sliced beef tenderloin sautéed in panang curry topped with minced kaffir lime leaf and bell pep per served with jasmine blue rice. Or Spaghetti Keo Mao: stir fried spaghetti, shrimp, scallop, calamari, sweet onion, bell peppers, green beans with fresh chili, garlic & Holy basil. And Deep fried calamari rings with tentacles in salt and pepper batter served with pineapple chili sauce.

The Red Door Cafe 770-599-6838 • 86 Georgia Hwy. 85, Haralson, GA If you are ever in Haralson, Georgia, make sure and stop at Williams Grocery for some of the best sausage in the count ry. And you can try it right next door at the Red Door Cafe. You can have breakfast or lunch. On weekdays, they usually have two meat specials with plenty of vegetables. Or order off the blackboards.

just a few upcoming December events

December 3, SATURDAY

n CruisIn’ To Christmas Toy Drive & Classic Car Show Ashley Park from 2 to 7 p.m. Show up, show support for Bridging the Gap and bring an unwrapped gift for a child ages infant to 18 years old. Raffles, Santa Claus. Car show open to vehicles 1985 and earlier. Top 20 awards and more. Raffle prizes, 50/50 Raffle. Show registration and admission is FREE. Info 770.376.0653, cruisintochristmas@gmail.com

354 Newnan Crossing Bypass Newnan

December 8 , THURSDAY

n NAACP Annual Freedom Fund at Moreland Mill 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is Power Dr. Adrienne Booth Johnson will be the Keynote Speaker. This fundraiser is an honored tradition for NAACP Branches to raise essential funds to effect change and advance the cause of civil and human rights in America. Additionally, this event provides an opportunity to recognize community leaders, local businesses, and national corporations as well as emerging leaders – all of whom are actively challenging society to

The Redneck Gourmet 770.251.0092

11 N. Court Square, Newnan . Where you go to see a lot of people you know. It’s unpretentious with a little quirkiness - think Redneck Caviar. Ham burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches and salads. Everyone eats here.

RPM Full Service … 770.683.1414

15 Jackson Street, Newnan

Great pub food. Those into Reubens give it high marks. They have this Cod of Thunder that we aren’t sure anyone has ever finished. A very dog friend porch that always gets high marks.

She Craft Company … 678.884.6323

929 Senoia Road, Tyrone

The chef calls it “Asian Confusion.” We call it fun and unique. A Korean/Chinese/Southern place - grilled brussel sprouts, meat Bulgogi sliders.

Sprayberry’s Barbeque … 770.253.4421

229 Jackson Street, Newnan

Everyone, everyone has eaten at Sprayberry’s. And that includes vice presidents, senators and a slew of others. One of the oldest businesses in Coweta County, for many, it is their go-to spot.

Taco Criss Mexican Restaurant & Bakery … 2 locations … 21 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan 678.552.9438

3500 Hwy 34 E, Sharpsburg 770.683.5052

Upscale authentic dishes that will have your mouth watering. At first glance, one would think it is just a bakery. But they offer tor tas, which is pretty much a taco supreme in a killer hamburger-like bread. Their tacos, served with onions, cilantro and lime, come in a lot of flavors: steak, beef tongue, chicken, chorizo, seasoned pork, fried pork and more; and there’s fajitas, sincronizadas and several house specialties.

Tammy’s Neighborhood Corner Cafe 770.755.7757

12 Bonnell St., Newnan

Great Southern food at even better prices. Everything from turkey wing to pigs feet and hamburger steak. Home of the $3 breakfast.

Tomo …770.254.8588 • 90 Glenda Trace, Ste K, Newnan An excellent Japanese restaurant hidden in a strip mall. The only downside to this place is finding a seat. From Bento boxes to offthe-wall sushi, this is as authentic as it gets.

Town and Country … 770.251.8070

8 Franklin Road, Newnan

Their slogan is “Come back to the country.” And that’s what you get. Homestyle breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just good food without all the bells and whistles. Probably the nicest waitresses around as well.

Windy Hill Family Farms 1011 Rock House Road, Senoia, Georgia, 30276

This fourth-generation local dairy farm is creating a name for itself in the beef business. It is one of our favorite “go-to” places for quality beef at a reasonable price. n

end discrimination, embrace diversity and ensure greater opportunity for all people. Holiday Attire. Tickets and Sponsorships Are Available naacpcoweta.org

December 10, SATURDAY

n 2022 Annual Christmas Parade

The City of Newnan will host the annual Christmas Parade Saturday at 6 p.m. in downtown Newnan. This year’s theme is Gingerbread Christmas and includes new award categories: most creative, most original, best use of parade theme, the Elfin award (children participation), and the people’s choice. Applications for parade participation are currently being accepted. Packets are available here. A non-refundable entry fee of $45 must be received by November 11 to avoid a $30 late fee. Applications will not be accepted after December 5, 2022. For further information, contact Leisure Services at 678.673.5506 and on Facebook @NewnanLeisureServices.

December 11, SUNDAY

n Christmas with The Masterworks Chorale at the Nixon Centre at 2:30 p.m. 1525 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, nixoncentre.net masterworkscommunitychorale.com