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Holiday Happenings

Journey

Holiday Open House at Lee-King Pharmacy • November 2-3 Get 20% Off Entire Purchase (excludes local artwork, NHS/Evans merch), 20% Off Personalized Stickers & Enclosure Cards, Nov. 2 features special guest MAE Wearable Art, Buy 3 Ornaments Get 1 Free, Gift Basket Giveaways and more, Complimentary Gift Wrapping. Hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.

18 Cavender Street, Newnan. 770.253.1622.

with Samantha Brazie

One Journey Ends.

Another Begins.

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NCAA’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Market • November 3, 4 & 5 Newnan-Coweta Art Association’s annual festival at Coweta Fairgrounds. Original Art, Fine Crafts, Unique Handmade Gifts, Santa & the Mrs., Raffle. Workshops & Demos. For info/sign up text 706.302.4209.

Proceeds benefit NCAA Scholarship Fund. Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 12 to 4 p.m.

Free parking/admission. 275 Pine Road, Newnan.

Happy month of Thanks, friends! I have recently decided to end my tenure of more than four years writing a monthly column in The Paper. Per some excellent advice, I am including my Facebook announcement below so you can see why I made this decision.

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Thursday, October 5th was the day I was promoted to General Manager of the company I love most in the whole world.

Since you know my story, you know that me coming from humble beginnings is a drastic understatement.

As a child we moved constantly - even in the same town - and my family lived paycheck to paycheck for lots of reasons. Same was true for Keith, for even different reasons. And that was the last thing we wanted for our children. So, we decided to plant ourselves and once we were finally able to be stable, we had peace in breaking the multitude of cycles we grew up in so our kids had the best chance.

Greg was the catalyst that cemented all of that for me. He took a chance on me when advised not to. I took a chance on him by taking a drastic pay cut and becoming a marketing coordinator with no marketing budget. I grew as a person, we grew as a company. He took more chances on me as I continued to show him what I was capable of. And it’s not just me, he is an amazing person with a mentor’s heart and our entire team has been blessed to see it again and again. He once told me he thought God brought me to him. I know God brought me to him and this company.

Sometimes we just have to believe that when we do the right things and surround ourselves with good people, good things will happen to us. We have to trust other people if we’re going to move forward in life. All of us have our unique Journey, none of us do it alone.

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Thanksgiving • November 23

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Plaid Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Santa on the Square 6 to 9 p.m. • November 24

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Town Tree Lighting & Market at Tyrone’s Shamrock Park • November 26

My goal in writing this column for over four years was to encourage everyone reading that they CAN DO ANYTHING they want to. No matter what roadblocks, speed limits or seemingly impossible tasks lie ahead. Doesn’t matter what your background is. What matters is who you are and the choices you make. Starting today and then day in, day out. At any point we can make another decision to change the trajectory of our lives. We decide our destination. We decide what the next chapter of our lives look like.

Don’t ever allow anyone else to take that power away from you. Especially your own inner voice.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” - Lao Tzu

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Main Street Newnan’s Holiday Sip & See • November 17, 5 to 9 p.m.

Get started on 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 around the courthouse square in downtown Newnan.

We have the best people. I would put everything I own on them, that’s how much I believe in them.

Every single one of them. Our team is strong, our culture is healthy and we have proven we can do anything together.

So with that friends, my column will come to an end with unlimited thankfulness in my heart. My Journey will continue as will all of yours. I hope to pop in again, here and there. And I look forward to seeing all of you living your best life in the most amazing community there ever was.

24th Annual Alpha Delta Kappa Coweta Christmas • November 11 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road. Free and Open to the Public. Local children’s choral and dance groups • Vendors selling Christmas gifts • Photos with Santa Claus • Children’s Crafts (minimal charge) • Food and drinks. Fun for all ages! This event is sponsored by Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding. Proceeds from this event are used to provide one scholarship at each of the Coweta County High Schools to students who have decided to major in education upon entering college. Monies raised also are used to assist other Community Needs.

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Unsilent Night • December 2, 7 p.m. at Greenville Street Park.

An original composition by Phil Kline, written specifically to be heard outdoors in December.

It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer.

Newnan Cultural Arts Commission

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Light Up Senoia 2023 • December 2 Fun and festivities begin at 4 p.m. , parade starts at 6:30 p.m.

Food trucks, kids activities, floats, lights, live music and Senoia Stepettes, Santa and the Lighting of the Tree. enjoysenoia.com Look for more Holiday Happenings on page 16

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The

Interview

Dogs or cats?

I’ve had both but I’d say cats.

with Valerie Dumas

Your favorite quote and why.

Be a Fruit Loop in a sea of Cheerios…

Briefly describe yourself and what you do/did.

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

My name is Valerie Dumas and I own Gillyweeds, which is a gift boutique on the square in downtown Newnan (between Leaf & Bean and Fabiano’s Pizzeria). We’ve been in business since 2012 and sell gifts, clothing and other cool things!

In college I toured with a drum corp for 3 summers…Florida Wave, Suncoast Sound, and Orlando Magic. I was on the color guard team.

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

Best piece of advice you’ve received.

Don’t be a screen door on a submarine.

If it’s not going to be relevant in five years, don’t spend more than five minutes worrying about it. 

If I had it to do over …

Be better with money and buy real estate when it was cheap.

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

Truth be told, I’m not a big reader and don’t really have any favorites in music. I’ve only been to 5 concerts in my life! But I would take a beachy read from Mary Kay Andrews and listen to Jimmy Buffet or old school ‘80s hip hop.

Valerie Dumas, Gillyweeds owner

Tell us one thing about yourself that few people know.

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

Every week I mill my own flour from whole wheat grains to make the most delicious breads.

Gosh that’s tough… I’ve always wanted to have my own store ever since I was a teenager so I’m living my dream.

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

Your go-to food.

I’m a huge introvert so I wouldn’t host one.

Ceviche if offered at a restaurant and eggplant parmesan if I’m cooking at home.

Name an as yet unfulfilled dream.

Favorite movies(s).

Owning property at the beach.

I don’t watch movies more than once so I don’t have “favorites” but I do love everything M. Night Shyamalan makes.

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Notes from Perry Street

The

John A. Winters, Publisher, Editor john@wintersmedia.net

The holidays can be fun and exciting, but they can also be crazy, hectic and stressful. For some, it is a sad and lonely time for those who have lost loved ones or are dealing with broken relationships. Holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, can be full of joy and happiness, or grief and loss.

Corby Carlin Winters, Ambassador At Large corby@wintersmedia.net Joey Howard, Digital Editor / Sales 404.698.0734 joey@wintersmedia.net

As many of you know, my education is in counseling. I have also been in full-time ministry and am a Life Coach. During the holiday season I have seen just about every emotion from my clients, church members and my own family.

During this holiday season, it is okay to say you are not okay.

Sometimes we need to take time for ourselves, and that may Corby and John Christmas circa 1993 include taking a break from social media. Some of those sites highlight this utopia that other families have. In truth, they create unrealistic standards no one can meet.

It is also important to keep things in perspective. My dear friend Carol taught me that year ago. The question is just how big is this problem on a scale of 1-10. If it is a lower number, then just let it go. Her point was to determine what was really important, what was worth fighting for in the whole scheme of things. In the midst of it all she chose joy. This powerful advice came from a woman whose 22-year-old daughter, and my dear friend, was kidnapped and murdered.

It is okay to show ourselves as much grace as we should show to others. Sometimes we need to cry and other times call a friend for moral support or a laugh. Sometimes we need to create new memories and new traditions and sometimes celebrate the old ones.

My mom passed away in June 2009 and a year later my dad died two weeks before Thanksgiving. The only time the family could all get together was the week of Thanksgiving 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While most of America was preparing their stuffing and turkey, I was making flower arrangements to place at the altar and we were writing Daddy’s obituary, wondering if we should include that he died of dementia-related illnesses.

Sometimes we have to work around life.

Winters, The SONSs, extended family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Dr. Milton O. Carlin that Thanksgiving eve.

We laughed, we cried. I served candy circus peanuts and black liquorice and peppermints, which were all his favorites.

The SONs, who were very young at the time, had a marvelous time. We stayed at the Embassy Suites and every morning we ate omelets at this huge buffet and the SONs swam with friends and family. They said it was their favorite vacation ever.

I know that would make my dad very happy.

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Corby ‘s Dad, Dr. Milton O. Carlin and Santa

Later that evening, family got together at a place called the Sushi Train. You sat at long oval tables and a toy train carrying various dishes would come by on an oval truck and you grabbed what dish you wanted. It was like a scene out of Seinfeld. That day we chose joy, love and happiness with grief scattered around.

My faith and hope grew much stronger the Christmas of 2012, all due to one family who showed indescribable faith through their loss. The Bacho family and their three daughters had gone skating then to mass and were out enjoying the Christmas lights when a truck ran through a red light and hit their van.

It was three days before Christmas. Natalie’s husband Stephen and their daughter Abby were airlifted to Atlanta. Stephen was in an induced coma for four weeks. On Christmas Day Abby’s organs were donated so others could live.

In her honor, the family has created Abby’s Angels Foundation, which does a multitude of things, including teen driving schools and providing “Abby’s Closets” at every school in Coweta County where students can get free school supplies.

I was so honored and blessed to sing at the prayer We rarely ever really know what any individual or family is breakfast in Newnan before Natalie Bacho shared her experiencing during the holidays. But this holiday season, powerful story of Loss, Love, Healing and Hope. Abby whatever your circumstances, I wish you much love, joy, peace, life lives on and Abby’s Angels will be changing lives for gentleness, forgiveness, hope, grace, and kindness. You can generations to come. soak in all ins and also pour out to others.

Be a part of changing the world and let God use all of your story for God’s glory. #pureempowerment #preciousgifts #abbysangels

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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 …

Circa Coffee

The Little Black Dress calls this the perfect shopping experience. Browse through some high-end antiques, then walk through the doorway for some coffee, sandwiches and absurdly delicious desserts.

If this sounds like heaven to you, head on over to Tyrone and Circa Antiques, with the adjoining Circa Coffee. It is becoming quite the meeting place for the surrounding area. Consider it a coffee house on steroids. The owner used to work for Delta Airlines, and there are plenty of airplane and lounge seats available.

We tried the chicken salad sandwich, the ham and cheese croissant, and a caprese salad on sourdough bread. They were all very tasty. And their banana bread is off the charts.

They’ve got some big cookies that we will have to hit next time. And for all those wondering, there is wifi and they have the password on the counter for you.

It’s a great place and comfortable place to have coffee with friends, or salivate over some desserts. Just don’t let your wife know there’s a great antiques store next door.

770-683-7991 • 865 Senoia Rd, Tyrone FB: https://www.facebook.com/coffeehousetyrone/ Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Saturday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Sunday: 9 a.m.. to 5 p.m.

After visiting Circa Market and Circa Coffee, check out these events in Tyrone …

A Program Honoring All Military • Nov. 10, 11 a.m. at Tyrone Museum Tree Lighting & Christmas Market • Nov. 26, 2 - 7pm Food trucks, retail vendors, Santa arrives, live entertainment & music, photos with Santa, the Town of Tyrone Tree Lighting, fireworks and more!

Visit website for more info www.tyronega.gov/calendar

Join us … Circa’s 10th Annual Christmas Open House!

Saturday, November 11th Storewide Sale … up to 50% off Circa Market HOURS: Monday - Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 1 to 5 pm

Circa Coffee

HOURS: Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 7 pm Saturday 8 am to 7 pm Sunday 9 am to 5 pm

865 Senoia Road, Tyrone

770-683-7991

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OUT and

By Katie Anderson

Katie’s

ABOUT

Are Made of This

This month, we welcome Natalia Grogorovich and her new family business, The Cake House, to Newnan. Natalia and her family are Ukrainian refugees, who fled the war and recently moved to Newnan – she and her younger son in September 2022, her older son in Spring 2023, and her husband this past September.

With the help of Welcome.US, and her sponsors Alex and Christy Kuriatnyk, the family was able to come to the safety of the U.S. A year later, they are opening a bakery.

On September 28, the family hosted a tasting for the community, and plans to open soon. The Cake House is located at 18 Jackson Street, Suite A., in downtown Newnan. Natalia was gracious enough to answer some questions for us via an email translator:

KA: What inspired you to become a baker?

NG: Inspiration for dessert decor is all around us. In every detail.

But the recipe is completely different. I don’t like desserts with a lot of sugar. Because it kills all the taste and you don’t taste the dessert. And you just eat sugar. In my desserts, I reduce the amount of sugar or replace it with high-quality chocolate. And yet, the key to a delicious dessert is high-quality products.

KA: What makes a bakery successful?

NG: In Ukraine we had a bakery. But due to the situation in the country, we closed everything. We had no choice. A successful pastry chef is a titanic work. You are a buyer of goods, a manager, a dishwasher and a cleaner... Sometimes you don’t have time for your family. This profession is not for everyone. It’s hard work and you have to love it. I like to do it. To be successful, you need to not be afraid of work and always develop.

KA: Congratulations! When will you open for business and what will you offer?

NG: I can’t say the exact opening date. We’re in the process.

Perhaps on the day the newspaper is published, we will already be open. Our bakery will have many different desserts, traditional and European. There is no dessert that I cannot make.

KA: Why open a bakery in Newnan?

NG: This is [thanks to] the people dearest to me, Christy Kuriatnyk and Alex Kuriatnyk. And another lovely woman, Kathy Hoffman, who once had her own bakery. They helped make my dream come true and brought me back to life.

KA: What is your favorite dessert?

NG: I have many favorite desserts. I love light mousse cakes and macarons. I really love the combination of sweet and sour. For example, milk chocolate with mango and passion fruit, Chocolateraspberry – there are actually a lot of them.

For American desserts, ice cream is very tasty...as for Brownies, I can’t say that I tried it here. Brownies are known all over the world.

And I baked it when I lived in Ukraine. And yes I love them.

KA: How do you like living in Newnan?

NG: Newnan is very nice and calm. After the war, I needed just such a city. Newnan showed me a different side of America. And everything I heard before coming here. It changed my mind. Very kind and good people live here. And in general, this country helps everyone who needs help. I am very glad to all my customers and all the guests of our bakery. And if you want to eat a delicious and high-quality dessert, come to us. We are very glad to see you.

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Coweta Schools Graduation Rate at 91.7 percent in 2023

From Coweta Schools Press Release The percentage of Coweta County School System high school students graduating on-time rose to 91.7 percent for the class of 2023.

That reflects a 1.2 percent increase in Coweta’s overall graduation rate in 2023 over 2022, according to a report released by the Georgia Department of Education on Tuesday. Coweta County’s overall graduation rate was more than 7 percent higher than the state of Georgia’s 2023 rate, which also increased from 2022 to 2023.

The graduation rate tracks the percentage of high school students who graduate within four and five years of entering high school.

The report also indicates the second year in a

row of graduation rate increases among Coweta County high school students, and Coweta County Assessment and Accountability Director Jillian Andrew noted that Coweta’s average graduation rate for 2023 was a record for Coweta Schools.

This year’s 91.7 percent rate slightly tops the Coweta County School System’s previous high of 91.6 percent, reported in 2020.

Andrew noted that all three of Coweta’s high schools posted rates of over 90 percent.

Individually, East Coweta High School posted a 2023 graduation rate of 90.8 percent, Newnan High a rate of 91.7 percent, and Northgate a rate of 93.8 percent.

“Graduation rate isn’t just about high school.

It’s representative of the great work that goes on Pre-K through 12th grade,” said Coweta Superintendent Evan Horton. “I couldn’t be more proud of the work that’s going on across our system.”

Both Georgia and Coweta County graduation rates have seen overall increases since the state began using the four and five year “cohort graduation rate” as a standard measure, as required by federal law.

“I’m incredibly proud of Georgia’s high-school seniors – and the teachers, leaders, and families who have supported them to produce these results,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “It’s important to remember that the

positive news we’ve received lately – from this historic-high graduation rate to Georgia students beating the national average on the SAT – is more than just numbers. Every data point represents an actual student and new opportunities that have opened up for their future. I’m confident we’ll continue to see positive results as we invest in academic recovery and building a studentcentered educational system.”

Coweta County’s graduation rate has remained consistently above the state average during that period, despite having higher standards for graduation under its block scheduling system than most Georgia school districts.

Look for Jess Barron’s Real Estate Column on page 19 JESS BARRON, GRI Associate Broker 678-857-9350

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BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE 50.35+/- ACRES ON HIGHWAY 34W IN FRANKLIN! Road system in place. Partially wooded with pines / hardwoods mix. Open field at middle and rear of property for deer or dove hunting, food plots. 2 Br, 2 Ba mobile home needs "TLC." $162,500. Jess.

HURRY ON THIS 14.41+/- WOODED ACRE TRACT ON US HWY 29 approximately 5 miles north of Newnan! 819.25’ Road frontage. Small pond. Ideal for development, church, school, estate size lot or possible subdivision. $599,900.

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MLS #10218424 CORRIDOR / MIXED USE (CR / MX) LOT FOR SALE IN THE HOGANSVILLE CITY LIMITS. Frontage on E Main Street / Highway 54. Many potential uses are possible! Less than one mile from I-85 access! Two miles from downtown Hogansville. $35,000. Jess.

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12 CHOICE BUILDING LOTS IN BOHANNON WOODS, GRANTVILLE. BULK SALE ONLY. Easy access to I-85, Atlanta, Newnan, LaGrange and Columbus. Seller will only sell as a bundle, not individual lots. $420,000. Frank/Jess.

BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS BRICK HOME w/ hardwood floors, high ceilings on full, finished basement. 4 BR, 4 ½ BA. LR RACT R CONT DEscreened UNto with fireplace opens porch. Kitchen has granite countertops. Separate DR. Primary BR has remodeled master BA w/ large walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub. Attic has expansion potential.

Double garage. Shop area. Excellent schools, great location w/ easy access to downtown Newnan, I-85. $675,000. Jess/Frank.

CHARMING FARM IN CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS ON 7.9+/ACRES w/stocked pond, barn, 3-car garage/workshop, playhouse & fruit trees! 4-sided brick farmhouse has 4BR/3BA on full basement perfect for in-law suite. Sunroom. Country kitchen w/wood burning stove. LR w/stone surround fireplace. Nearly 8 acres of pasture, perfect for horses, farm or fun. Just 1 mile from Cochran Mill Nature Center and Bear Creek Learning Center. 30+/- miles to Hartsfield Jackson Airport. Sold "as is". Sellers are offering an HWA Home Warranty - Diamond Plan. $435,000. Jess/Frank.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION IN NORTH NEWNAN! 4BR/3BA Craftsman-style ranch on 3.26+/- acres with easy access to I-85 & Hartsfield Airport. Total electric home. Open floor plan w/foyer entrance, engineered hardwood floors, brick fireplace in LR, sep.

DR, granite counters in kitchen & bathrooms, tiled floors in BA and laundry room. Primary bath has Lg walk-in tiled shower, garden tub, walk-in closet. Covered back porch. Arbor Springs Elem., Madras Middle School, Northgate HS. Home expected to be completed 12.31.23. $449,900. Jess.

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2 VACANT BUILDING LOTS IN WEST COWETA COUNTY with county water and electricity available. Country setting on East Coggin but easy access to Newnan, Franklin, and Carrollton. $60,000 per lot. Frank and Jess.

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12 CHOICE BUILDING LOTS in Grantville. Easy access to I-85, Atlanta, Newnan, LaGrange and Columbus. Sold ‘as is’. $420,000 Bulk Sale Only. Frank/Jess.

CORNER LAND FRONTING POPLAR ROAD AND YEAGER ROAD Zoned C-6. Available 3 Ways: Total 24+/- Acres - $7,000,000 Front 5+/- acres fronting Poplar Road can be purchased at $500,000/acre. Rear 19+/- acres fronting Yeager Road can be purchased at $250,000/acre. Public utilities are available at property entrance off Poplar Road and off Yeager Road. Lake on rear of 24+/- acres. Survey and conceptual site plan of 24+/- acres in doc box. Property to be surveyed by buyer, at buyer's expense, prior to closing, and seller must approve the new survey. NOTE: The front 1,000' of subject property is in the Quality Control District (QCD) and structures there must have brick exteriors. Also, there are other requirements. Please check with Coweta County Planning and Zoning Department for details. $7,000,000. Frank/Chip.

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ATTENTION HUNTERS, CATTLE OR HORSE FARMERS OR INVESTORS! 261.61+/- Open and wooded acres in Carroll Co., GA. Planted dove fields, food plots and additional open land. Large wooded barn for equipment storage. 3914' paved frontage on Bethesda Church Rd. & additional 284' frontage on Baxter Rd. Great location in area of large estates & cattle farms. Long frontage on Indian Creek. This property is currently in a CUVA for tax purposes. If CUVA is breached by Buyer, then Buyer must assume all penalties and costs for any breach of said CUVA. This property has a restriction that does not allow chicken farms or chicken houses. $1,556,580. Frank/Jess.

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED BRICK RANCH WITH A FENCED BACKYARD IN NEWNAN! Den w/gas f/p & built-in bookcase.

Family room w/plenty of natural light. Gorgeous kitchen that has been completely renovated with new cabinets, backsplash, countertops and new stainless appliances! New flooring. Bathrooms have been renovated with new tiled flooring, vanities and fixtures. Mudroom / Sunroom. Separate laundry room / CT CONT DER Deck.

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Have you heard of Galileo? If you have, I know you must be using it for your information needs, whether they be educational or lifelong learning. But did you know that it can be fun to play with and that you can learn about colleges or jobs or state/local history? There is an abundance of data to be found on this wonderful site and now your access as Coweta citizens is only getting easier.

n The Meaning of Green

Green is the color of hope, renewal and well-being.Green Light is also a term commonly used to activate forward movement.

The simple action of changing one light to green is intended to spark a national conversation regarding the recognition of veterans, and “greenlight” them forward as valued members of our communities.

n What is Greenlight a Vet?

America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest, hardest-working men and women. However, it is hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform; they are more camouflaged than ever.

Greenlight a Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green.

n Change One Light to Green

Let us honor our veterans not only on November 11th, but all month long by changing one light to green in a visible location - on your porch, your home, or at your office - and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of appreciation and support for our veterans.

To help share your support, take a picture of your green light and post it using the hashtag #greenlightavet.

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Home Helpers Home Care is a provider for VA Homemaker / Home Health Aide Program, and accepts all Long-Term Care Insurance and Family-Funded / Private Pay.

Please allow me to briefly introduce or reacquaint you with this valuable resource. Georgia Library Learning Online, more commonly known as GALILEO, is a virtual library operated by the University System of Georgia.

There are over 100 core databases available, offering full text access to journals, magazines, e-books, government information, primary documents, and more. The Digital Library of Georgia is also part of the GALILEO system.

These databases have resources that cover all age and educational interests. If you just want to surf (do people still say surf?) sites like Mango Languages, Novelist Plus, and Ancestry Plus, there is much to peruse and enjoy.

Here is the cool part for Coweta citizens. Beginning November 1, any Coweta citizen using their Coweta library card will be able to access Galileo from home using their library card and Pin #. If you have used the site before, you know that up until now you have had to rely on finding the quarterly password from your local library. And, if you do not have a card with us, you can simply hit the link at the bottom of the page to be taken to our catalog site which will let you get an e-card for access right then and there. Galileo sets Georgia apart on an education and information level so check it out this month and take advantage of what is a true bargain----FREE right from our website!

Before I sign off, I have had folks ask me for more book recommendations so here goes: Reykjavik by Ragnar Jonnason - I love Nordic noir and this one had me burning the midnight oil. Dedicated to Agatha Christie, this slow burning whodunnit perfectly encapsulates a growing Iceland and the secrets hidden under its beautiful skies.

Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney - Psychological suspense with more twists and turns than a 60’s doowop group.

You will think you have figured it out several times before finishing but you will be wrong!

America Fantastica by Tim O’Brien - A desperate bank robbery is the background to superb storyteller O’Brien’s latest work. A cross country odyssey with an unflinching look at modern America and the author’s acerbic wit sets this one off…

Thanks for reading! Check out Galileo and read something good this month!

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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Doctors Speak with Community about Lung Cancer and How Early Detection Through Screening Can Catch When Treatable

On October 24, Piedmont Newnan Hospital hosted a Dinner with a Doc in the Thomas F. Chapman Cancer Wellness Center to educate the community about lung cancer, its risk factors and how early detection can help reduce the number of deaths that occur from lung cancer. Windy Dean-Colomb, M.D., medical oncologist, Diana Santiago, M.D., radiation oncologist, and Shankar Kandaswamy, M.D., Pulmonologist, all participated in the panel discussion, led by Marsha Suber, director of oncology services at Piedmont Newnan.

Major risk factors for lung cancer include tobacco use and exposure to cancer-causing substances. These substances include many chemicals, gases, and inhaled dust particles found commonly both in the workplace and the environment.

To help detect lung cancer earlier and increase the chances of longterm survival, Piedmont Oncology offers lung cancer screenings using low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans of the lungs for high-risk individuals.

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 226,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Known as the “silent killer,” lung cancer can develop without symptoms early in the disease. Most cases of lung cancer are found in later stages without any symptoms.

School Principal, Mom of Two, Hopes to Bring Awareness to Breast Cancer

Just seven months ago, Dr. Malika Gonzales received news she never thought she would hear: She had breast cancer. During a self-breast exam, Gonzales, 44, felt a lump, and with no family history of breast cancer and always having normal mammograms, she went solely on her gut and scheduled a visit to her doctor. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gonzales hopes this month serves as a reminder that it can happen to anyone and that women should listen to their bodies if something doesn’t feel right.

Since turning 40, Gonzales has scheduled her annual mammogram for November. The screenings had not detected any sign of cancer, just that she had dense breast tissue. In January of this year, Gonzales started feeling a weird sensation in her right breast and just a month later pain in her nipple. When she performed a self-exam, she found a lump the size of a grape.

“I knew something was wrong when I felt the lump and knew I needed to get it checked out,” said Gonzales.

She immediately saw her OBGYN, who referred her to have an ultrasound and biopsy. That’s when she found out she had stage 1 breast cancer.

“I want to tell women to be aware of their bodies and listen and be their own advocate,” said Gonzales.

“Age doesn’t matter, we need to be diligent in doing self-exams and knowing when something isn’t right and get it checked out immediately.”

With her diagnosis of breast cancer, Gonzales was immediately referred to Windy Dean-Colomb, M.D., medical oncologist at Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology in Newnan.

“When I initially found out it was a shock, but I just had to have faith,” said Gonzales. “Dr. Dean put a plan in place and made me feel comfortable. She is very communicative and always takes time to talk to me.”

Gonzales’ care plan included chemotherapy, a double mastectomy which removes both breasts entirely, immunotherapy infusions, and she will soon start radiation.

“It is important to have a village of positive people to support you through your journey,” says Gonzales.

“Chemo was hard and you have to have help. I am so thankful to my family, friends and coworkers who have supported me these past few months.”

As a wife, mother of two girls, and a school principal, Gonzales keeps busy and is surrounding herself with positivity and faith.

“During chemotherapy I couldn’t eat and lost 27 pounds, so now I am enjoying eating again,” she says. “I had to go to the emergency room a few times and Dr. Dean took time to come see me and check on me.”

Before her radiation starts, Gonzales has been taking time to do self-care and enjoys reading, watching television shows, and being outside and breathing in the fresh air.

She hopes her story resonates with others, as it shows how important it is to take notice of any changes in your body and not to ignore these changes.

To schedule a mammogram, visit piedmontmammo.org.

From left to right in photo: Marsha Suber, Dr. Santiago, Dr. Dean-Colomb, Dr. Kandaswamy

CT lung screening is a test that takes just a few minutes. Research indicates that early detection with a CT screening may reduce the odds of lung cancer death by up to 20% compared to conventional X-rays.

To qualify for a CT Lung Screening, a patient needs to meet the following criteria: • Age 50-77 • Smoking history of 20 pack years (one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years) • Current smoker or stopped in the last 15 years or less • No current pulmonary symptoms, such as worsening cough, coughing up blood, or shortness of breath • No unexplained weight loss If you think you may be at risk for lung cancer, call your primary care physician or a pulmonologist to see if you meet the eligibility criteria for a low-dose CT (LDCT) screening exam.

Piedmont Newnan Offers Innovative Treatment for Enlarged Prostate

This October, Piedmont Newnan Hospital became the second hospital in the Piedmont system to perform Aquablation, an innovative, minimally-invasive surgical procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. Using traditional visual imaging as well as robotic technology, a surgeon controls a heat-free waterjet to remove problematic prostate tissue that is obstructing the bladder.

“Aquablation doesn’t require an incision and takes less than an hour to complete,” said Roger Chen, M.D., a urologist with Piedmont Physicians Newnan Urology who, along with Micah Blackmon, M.D., performs the procedure at Piedmont Newnan.

“We’re able to operate with precision, tailoring to the patient’s anatomy, so there are fewer complications and a faster recovery time.”

Symptoms of an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, are frequent urination or difficulty emptying your bladder. Left untreated, an enlarged prostate can lead to urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and damage to the kidneys.

“Men with these symptoms are often concerned with side effects from surgery, specifically incontinence and sexual dysfunction,” said Dr. Chen. “Because we have two types of imaging at use in this procedure, we can see the entire prostate in real time and help prevent side effects. This procedure has a very low rate of irreversible complications and has been proven to provide years of relief from symptoms.”

For more information on Aquablation, call 770- 400-4630 or visit piedmont.org/urology.

745 Poplar Road, Newnan, GA 30265 770.400.1000 • www.piedmont.org

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Local & Live

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

… by Kris Youmans

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

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

Music News

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*Mary Martin is playing Eddie’s Attic on 11/14 @ Writer’s Block.

Writer’s Block hosts songwriter showcases at prominent venues across the United States.

Tickets are $15.00 through Eventbrite.

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

*Aaron Watkins has a new single coming out ‘Holy Smokin’ & you can pre-order on distrokid *ABIDE IDOL is happening! It kicked off October 26th with Sara McAteer and Trevor Meadows.

Other contestants include Tyler Caldwell and Ashley Gray. Winner will be announced Dec. 14 for the Finale.

*NEWNAN UNPLUGGED has returned!

The popular ‘focus on the songwriter’ series will be held November 18 at 7 p.m. at Foundation Church auditorium. Come out and support your local favorite songwriter in a listening room environment.

*With all of the holiday events and happenings coming up, make sure you recognize your live and local musicians who are out there providing great music for you!

Local & Live Venues …

Call ahead to check on Live music dates and times!

THE CELLAR / THE BAYS 20 Jefferson Street, Newnan 770.683.6328 Live Jazz on Wednesdays Acoustic on Thursdays in The BAYS Live Music Friday and Saturday nights Performances at 8 p.m. in The BAYS. Call for reservations for The CELLAR dining room.

11/01 … Jeanine Duke 11/02 … John Hensley 11/03 … Cafe Au Lait 11/04 … The Band One 11/08 … David Ellis 11/09 … Pete & Hannah 11/10 … Men of SAE 11/11 … Chuck & Nick 11/15 … SAE JAZZ 11/16 … Tim Shepard 11/17 … Bob Dylan Tribute Band 11/18 … Pete & Pete 11/22 … Mary Martin 11/23 … Mystery Tramp 11/24 … Doze Guys 11/25 … The Michaels 11/29 … Butch Watson 11/30 … SAE JAZZ _____________

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THE MAD MEXICAN 2 East Court Square, Newnan 770.683.9545 Come for great food and live local music.

11/01 … Adam Billingsley 11/03 … John Hensley/ Kevin Walker 11/04 … Joey Troup 11:30-2:30 Market Day Ralph Lynch 6-9 p.m.

11/08 … Larry Mills 11/10 … Trevor Meadows 11/11 … Lerogie 11/15 … Trevor Meadows 11/17 … Chad Jernigan (Sip & See) 11/18 … Ellis Lowery 11/22 … Andy Denney 11/24 … Aaron Watkins (Santa on the Square) 11/25 … Mick Billingsley (Small Business Saturday) 11/29 … Ellis Lowery _____________

THE TROPIKAL BIRD 167 Banks Rd @ Banks Station, Fayetteville.

For more info, call 770.837.7067

SAE LIVE FRIDAYS 1 to 3p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.

RSVP & info 770.837.7067 _____________

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! _____________

SUTTON’S AMERICAN GRILL 477 Rome St, Carrollton 678.664.2082 Open Mic Wednesdays!

Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights 11/03 … Power’s Trio 11/04 … Southern Remedy 11/10 … Chase Phillips 11/11 … Still 11/17 … The Mix 11/18 … Sweet n Salty _____________

NEWNAN UNPLUGGED

Foundation Church Auditorim, 6 Perry Street, Newnan

Newnan Unplugged is back!

A mini-concert featuring some of the best local & regional songwriters … John Hensley, Tavis Lance Mapp, Savanna Bassett, Pat Mrizek, Sara Greer, Tyler Caldwell on the Foundation stage, Saturday, November 18 at 7p,m.

Come out and enjoy great tunes, refreshments in such a convenient location.

Kris Youmans is originally from Savannah, GA where she was part of the River Street music scene early on and is greatly influenced by music of the southern culture. Kris’ interests are focused on local music, organizing music fundraisers, her three grown children, life on Pierce Chapel, Hank the Dog (who also has an ear for music) and Marcy who is all ears when it comes to Live music.

TOWERHOUSE BREWERY Gay, GA 11/03 … Jeanine Duke 1 to 4 p.m. _____________

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB 335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan | 770.251.1800 Friday Night Dinner & Music 11/3 … The Dreamers 11/10 … Southside Band 11/24 … Cotton Cruz _____________

BRICKHOUSE GRILL 141 Main St., Suite B LaGrange • 706.298.5485 11/03 … Crews & Co 11/10 … Aaron Watkins & the Georgia Dirt Road Band 11/17 … Taylor Springfield 11/24 … Pocket Fire 12/01 … Suzy Jones Duo _____________

THE BISTRO 26 Carriage Oaks Dr., Tyrone Live music on Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturdays 8 to 10 p.m.

Sundays 4 to 7p.m.

R&B, Blues, Jazz & Oldies _____________

BIG JOE’S BAR & GRILLE 1329 Bullsboro Dr., Newnan 11/02 … Trevor Meadows 6 p.m. _____________

LOCALS MARKET Greenville St. Park, Newnan Local Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Music, Children’s Activities 11/11 … Trevor Meadows _____________

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!

11/04 … New Creation Silver Valley Boys Kirkland & Friends 11/18 … Glory Quartet Hwy 5 Overdrive Slim Pickin’s _____________

FRIEND’S TABLE (former Highland Bakery & Kitchen)

238 City Circle,PTC 678.369.7820 Live music every weekend 11/03 … Neal Wachope & Friends 11/04 … Venus Kings 11/10 … Mose Davis 11/11 … Jeanine Duke 11/17 … Venus Kings 11/18 … Mose Davis 11/24 … Ray Ellis 11/25 … Jeanine Duke _____________

MAIN STREET NEWNAN 61 1st Ave., Newnan 11/04 … Market Day, Pickin’ & Grinnin’ on the Square!

11/17 … Holiday Sip & See Live Music, night market, food trucks. _____________

LINE CREEK BUS BARN 300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville 770.731.1641 11/04 … Pete Fodero 11/10 … Alyce & Marco 11/11 … The Vinyl Birds 3-6 p.m. and Tyler Neal Band 7-10p.m.

11/12 … Jimmy G & Tommy T 11/17 … Kevin Moon _____________

LINE CREEK BREWING 150 Huddleston Rd., PTC 770.731.1641 11/03 … Raspberry Gingerale 11/04 … Southside Band 11/17 … Ward Abel 11/18 …PTC ROCKS Concert _____________

LINE CREEK THE RESERVE 18 Savannah St., Newnan 11/03 … Rylee Banks 11/04 … Threadbare Skivvies 11/10 … Ward Abel 11/11 … Kris Youmans Band 11/17 … Liberty Road Duo 11/18 … Sebastian & Devin 11/22 … Vinyl Birds _____________

RED’S GRUB SHACK 24 Main St., Grantville 11/17 … Trevor Meadows _____________

WINGS & THINGS SUMMERGROVE 31 Market Square, Newnan 11/24 … Trevor Meadows _____________

ABIDE BREWERY 110 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan Abide Idol is happening at Abide Brewery! Also Live Music, jams & specials.

Stay tuned, Finals 12/16 11/10 … Mary Martin 6-9 p.m. _____________

PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC 206 Clark St., LaGrange 706.443.4838 A true listening room featuring hidden treasures and legendary singer/songwriters in an intimate setting.

Shows at 7:30 p.m.

11/04 … Ray Scott 11/10 … Luke Bulla 11/19 … Candlelight Concert from Bridgerton 12/09 … Barry Waldrep & Southern Culture Revival

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______________________________________________________________________________________www.wintersmedia.net|November2023|The PAPER|13 *ABIDE IDOL is happening! It kicked off October 26th RPM FULL SERVICE BEACON BREWERY 15 Jackson Street, Newnan 700 Lincoln St., LaGrange with Trevor Meadows 770.683.1414 706.298.6500 pictured on left and Every SundayLive music and restaurant pictured on right Sara McAteer! venue, pet friendly patio call ahead for music lineup. *Every Sunday music on the Patio *Karaoke every weekend Open Mic Wednesdays 8:30 p.m. _____________

THE ALAMO 19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770.683.2526 Call ahead for events, dates and times.

Open Mic Night Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m.

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

De Shawn Parker is your Host. _____________

NUTWOOD WINERY 1339 Upper Big Springs Road, LaGrange, GA 706.882.5296 Family owned winery and cafe … beautiful winery with tasting room and vineyard.

Every Friday and Saturday the Winery features a local performer in the Tasting Room.

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

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

11/18 … Jack Anthony Christopher 11/25 … Mary Martin _____________

SENOIA BEER COMPANY 1 Main St., Senoia Senoia’s 1st Craft brewery!

Bring the kids, dogs, and your favorite takeout food.

All music starts at 7 p.m.

Open Mic Night 7:30 p.m.

Every Thursday is Open Mic! _____________

Music starts at 4 p.m. _____________

HIGHLAND PINES RESORT & MARINA 1000 Seminole Road, LaGrange 11/04, 11/11, 11/25 …

Jack Anthony Christopher _____________

HUNTER’S MEXICAN CANTINA 1875 E. Main St., Hogansville 706.637.9444 Family oriented Mexican cantina and grill with friendly atmosphere and live music.

Call ahead for music line up.

Look for Kris Youmans and Her Mighty Fine Band at Line Creek the Reserve November 11 This Thanksgiving remember to give thanks for all of our talented Local and Live Musicians!

Karaoke nights every Friday & Saturday.

other contestants include Tyler Caldwell and Ashley Gray.

Winner will be announced Dec 14 for the Finale.

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GRAZING HERE 2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City 770.486.2696 All Shows Start at 8 p.m.

11/04 … The Band 85 South 11/10 … The Dirty Truth 11/11 … Flux 11/17 … Dixon 11/18 … Second Time Around 11/25 … Steven Moore Band 12/01 … Crossroads Rebellion _____________

PICKIN’ ON THE SQUARE

1st Saturday of every month!

(Around the Newnan Courthouse)

Nov. 4 and …

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

All ages and levels of play welcome. Join in the fun by singing along or bring your acoustic instrument.

Lots of networking for musicians going on during the performances. _____________

Look for Sara McAteer and Pat Mrizek at Newnan Unplugged November 18

Look for The Venus Kings at Friends Table November 4 and 17

Check out our website wintersmedia.net on Fridays for the latest of Local and Live Music for your weekend

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LOCATIONS Centre for Performing & Visual Arts

1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265

www.thenixoncentre.net 770.254.2787

Karla Harris • Nov, 16, 7 p.m.

For more than three decades, jazz singer Karla Harris has made a career out of her beloved art form, captivating audiences from Portland to Provence. Her performance credits include events such as the Sarasota Jazz Festival, Portland Jazz Festival, Oregon Coast Jazz Party, Nantucket Arts Festival, Siletz Bay Music Festival, Atlanta Jazz Party and the Atlanta Jazz Festival. _______________________________ Newnan Cultural Arts Commission …

Looking ahead to December …

Unsilent Night: A Holiday Promenade • Dec. 2 7 p.m. Greenville Street Park. Free Dad’s Garage: Christmas Improv • Dec. 8 7:30 p.m. Wadsworth Auditorium.

Look on our Facebook page for more info @newnancac _______________________________

Local Theatre

Main Street Newnan

6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.8283 mainstreetnewnan.com Market Day • Saturday, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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. 17, 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 and Santa on the Square • Nov. 24 Plaid Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Santa 6 to 8 p.m.

The name “Plaid Friday” celebrates the idea of LOCAL! The plaid pattern represents weaving the individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric that celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses. Plaid Friday is the relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday,” and is designed to promote both local and independently owned businesses during the holidays. AND Santa on the Square is hosted on the day after Thanksgiving. Santa will arrive downtown in a Fire Truck, and will immediately light the Christmas tree located on the Court House Square. After the lighting of the Christmas tree, children are invited to sit on Santa’s lap and read him their Christmas list!

Small Business Saturday • Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Annual shopping tradition dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Small Business Saturday is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. _______________________________

24 1st Ave, Newnan • 770-683-6282 http://newnantheatre.org and coming soon 40 Greenway Court, Suite D, Newnan www.southernarcdance.org • 770.683.3724 Nutcracker, a holiday family favorite, December 16 and 17 at the Wadsworth Auditorium.

Check their website and Facebook page for more information. _______________________________

The Legacy Theatre The Legacy Theatre

1175 Senoia Rd., Suite C., Tyrone, GA., 30290 http://www.thelegacytheatre.org/ White Christmas, The Musical • Nov. 10 - Dec. 17 “White Christmas” isn’t just a musical; it’s a journey back in time to a world filled with snow, romance, and the spirit of giving. From the moment the curtain rises, you’ll be transported to a bygone era where the holiday season was a little more enchanting, and the snowfall was a little more magical. _______________________________

Southside Theatre Guild

20 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213 770-969-0956 • http://www.stgplays.com/ Elf Jr. The Musical • Dec. 8-10, 15-17 Visit website for info/tix _______________________________

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

Visit newnancarnegie.com for information.

Some events require reservations and space is limited. _______________________________

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com _______________________________ Check their website frequently for fun things to do! explorenewnancoweta.com ___________ _______________________________ ________ _______________________

Outdoors

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

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

Look for our ads for fun November shows

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The Carnegie Library

1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770.683.1347 newnancarnegie.com

Hike and Yoga at The Bend • Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m. $25.

Additionally, all participants are required to purchase a parking pass ($5) or possess a valid annual State Park pass (not a National Park pass) or Friends of Georgia State Parks pass.

All proceeds go to Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park.

Contact the Park before you go!

Check Chattahoochee Bend State Park Facebook for tix info.

Check website and Facebook page for upcoming events! _______________________________ ________ _______________________

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Live Music

Senoia

Atlanta

Look for Kris Youman’s

Local and Live Music

column in this issue

Fox Theatre

301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 770.719.4173 www.TheVilleAmp.com/ ______________

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

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Chastain Park

140 W Wieuca Rd NW, Atlanta 404.233.2227

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Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 770.631.0630 Check website for 2023 Concert Series! amphitheater.org/ ______________

Coweta County Genealogical Society & Library

8 Carmichael St., Newnan Wed. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check Facebook for info _______________

Palmetto

Visit website for calendar citypalmetto.com _______________

City of Fairburn Visit website for calendar fairburn.com _______________

Light Up Senoia 2023 Dec. 2, 4 p.m.

Serenbe

9110 Selborne Lane, Suite 210, Chattahoochee Hills serenbefarms.com Serenbe Farmers Market Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Selborne Green. Fresh produce, artisanal prepared foods, fine arts and crafts.

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

BIKECOWETA

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

(info@bikecoweta.com) Website bikecoweta.com

Check out their Facebook page

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Visit enjoysenoia.net for more information on these and other events. _______________________________ ________ _______________________ Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum

6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276 Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistoricalsociety.org SAHS Annual Auction • Nov. 11 Tickets are only $25 and that gets you food from Knife and Stone.

Hors d’oeuvres, Cocktails, Live Music. Fun starts at 6 p.m. The Carmichael House, 6 Couch St., Senoia. Tix info senoiahistory.com Merry Cheers and Beers Fundraiser • Dec. 3 4 p.m., Pearl and Pine Brewery, 22 Main Street, Senoia, GA. Tickets: $50 and available. This event will feature a flight of beer from the Pearl and Pine Brewery along with food tastings from Knife and Stone.

The Classic Market Wine Shoppe

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Check our website wintersmedia.net for more events.

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

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at Boyd Park 110 Smith Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 706.298.5434 Check website for the latest Concert Series! sweetland.events/

Senoia Farmers Market Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40 Travis St., Senoia Fresh local produce, vendors and artisans.

Senoia Alive After 5 • Nov. 17, 5 p.m. Shopping, Dining, Music

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The Classic Market will celebrate November and the blessings of Fall with a delicious journey into this gorgeous vineyard. Enjoy six pours of wine and the perfect charcuterie food pairings as we travel through the senses of sight, smell and taste - plus the good feeling of time with friends in a small setting personalized just for you.

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Holiday Happenings

continued from page 1 3 Redneck Tenors Christmas Spec-Tac-Yule-Ar at The Nixon Centre • December 3, 3 p.m. singing angels in the trailer park are packing their festive mullets and will be dashing through the snow just in time for some down home Christmas cheer! www.nixoncentre.net

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Merry Cheers and Beers Fundraiser for Senoia Area Historical Society & Museum • Dec. 3 4 p.m., Pearl and Pine Brewery, 22 Main Street, Senoia, GA. Tickets: $50 and available. This event will feature a flight of beer from the Pearl and Pine Brewery along with food tastings from Knife and Stone.

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Dad’s Garage: A Holiday Promenade • December 8 7:30 p.m. Wadsworth Auditorium The Newnan Cultural Arts Commission invites you to join us for a side-splitting evening of comedy and improvisation with Atlanta’s Dad’s Garage.

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City of Newnan’s Christmas Parade • December 9, 6 p.m.

The City of Newnan’s annual Christmas Parade theme is “Christmas at the North Pole” and includes the following award categories: most creative, most original, best use of parade theme, the Elfin award (children participation), and the people’s choice. All applications to participate in the parade must be received by Leisure Services no later than Nov. 30. Visit www.newnanga.gov/

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Senoia’s 2023 Candlelight Tour of Homes • December 10, 4 p.m.

More details soon enjoysenoia.com

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A Joni Mitchell Christmas at The Nixon Centre • December 12, 7 p.m.

In “A Joni Mitchell Christmas,” Lauren Fox sings Joni’s most beloved hits and then pivots to Christmas songs covered in folk-style by some of Joni’s closest friends, collaborators, and famous musical fans. www.nixoncentre.net

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Masterworks Chorale’s Christmas at The Nixon Centre • December 14, 7 p.m.

7 p.m. The Nixon Centre, 1525 Lower Fayetteville Road

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Southern Dance Arc’s Nutcracker • December 16 & 17 a holiday family favorite at the Wadsworth Auditorium. info@southernarcdance.org southernarcdance.org

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The recent National Teen Driver Safety Week was a success! We can never express how grateful we are to the local high schools for willing to share this #1Life#1Choice mission with us. We are so appreciative for the support, time and dedication for the planning and implementation of such a powerful week of awareness. This is where change happens! Special thank you to all who helped make the week such a success.

Shout out to … East Coweta High School, Newnan High School, Northgate High School, Trinity Christian School, Lutzie 43 Foundation’s founder and father to Philip Lutzenkirchen, the Newnan Police Dept., the Coweta Sheriff’s Dept. H.E.A.T. Division, Coweta County Fire Dept., Nissan of Newnan’s vehicle donation and Woodrow Gaines for The TVOC vehicle. Look for many more photos on our Abby’s Angels Foundation Facebook page.

Psalm 91:11 #TeenDriverSafetyWeek #1Life1Choice #allforabby #safeteendriving www.abbysangelsfoundation.org

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JOINTS

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

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

Alo Farms … 678.489.4423 • 629 Hwy 74 South, PTC Red and Green Oakleaf, Sweet Crisp, Red and Green Butter and Muir Lettuce. Microgreen broccoli, basil, cucumbers, spinach, scallion and more. alofarmsga.us Apollo 2 Steaks … 770.667.4811, 33 1/2 Broad St., Newnan apollossteaks.com 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.

Chylaca’s Mexican Restaurant & Grill … 770.252.6821 20 Bullsboro Dr., Newnan • 3154 E. Hwy. 34, Newnan …

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

Coweta Country Junction … 770.253.5999, 1502 Hwy. 29 North, Newnan Arguably the best wings in the county. Big and juicy.

Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen … 678-673-6644, 98 Jackson 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 Highway 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 hit - soups, sandwiches, garlic knots and bowls of tater tots.

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

Goldens on the Square … 770.251.4300, 9 East Court Square, Newnan, GA 30263.

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

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

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

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

Hemrick’s Grocery, Deli & Cafe … 770.253.6667, 10 Franklin Road, Newnan • Open 24 hours.

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

Japaneck Frank Hibachi Cuisine … 30 Main St., Suite C, Senoia • 678.621.4202 This joint is all about something different. Different foods, different cooking styles, sushi, hibachi … different. Think flat tops, shrimp, steak, salmon, grilled veggies, ginger sauce, the perfect fried rice and more ... japaneckfranksnenoia.com

PROFESSIONALS NEEDED Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is hiring new professional team members at our facility in Newnan, Georgia, due to our continued growth.

We are looking for fresh faces with a broad range of expertise to expand our amazing leadership team!

Direct Hire jobs in salaried positions are on our website.

Engineers, Welders, and Supervisors who understand the manufacturing process are urged to apply. On the website, choose “Direct Hire” to review job information.

Full-time benefits include: • Health Insurance, Dental and Vision • 401K

• Profit Sharing • Tuition Reimbursement • Local Discounts “Considering a career with Yamaha has been one of the best decisions that I’ve made. It’s given me a whole lot of experience, it’s grown me a lot, not only as an engineer but as a person.

And so it’s been really cool experience to get to grow up with the company, and I think that’s very valuable.”

—Will L., Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Lots more Joints, look on our website: wintersmedia.net

Apply online at YamahaJobs.com Click on Direct Hire to Apply!

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You may have asked yourself this question before or you might be asking yourself right now. The answer to this question all depends on your current situation in life, finances, where you live and your future plans.

Let’s start with your current situation. Are you single? Are you married and expecting children? A home may be the right choice

Another question is to ask yourself do you have the cash on hand needed for a down payment to purchase? Depending on your financial situation, you can expect to put down a minimum of three to five percent of the purchase price. There are 100% financing plans like a VA loan, if you are a veteran, and USDA, if you are purchasing a home in a qualified rural area. Contacting a local mortgage lender is a great first step. The lender can qualify you for a loan and walk you through the process. They will look at your income, the amount of debt you have, your credit score, etc. to determine what you qualify for.

Where you live and the current real estate market are important factors in your decision to lease or purchase. What does the current market look like? Are home prices up or down? What about lease

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rates? In Coweta County right now, both home prices and rental prices are up. Despite a decrease in the number of buyers and contracts, home prices have stayed up. Rental prices are up as well. You can expect to pay around $1,300 a month for a 1BR, 1BA apartment and around $1,600 a month for a 2 BR, 2BA apartment in Newnan. For comparison, a monthly mortgage payment on a $300,000 purchase with 10% down at 7.25% would be $1,841.88.

Taxes and insurance can vary but this will give you a general idea of what to expect as far as monthly payments.

Perhaps the most important factor in your decision are your own future plans. Do you plan to stay where you currently live for the next several years? A good rule of thumb of renting vs buying is that it takes at least a few years to allow purchasing a home to be the better option, financially, than renting and to build equity in your home. The longer you stay in your home, the more the value of the property will increase and the more your home will be worth in the future versus what you paid for it. Also, you will not be taxed for capital gains when you sell the property if your home has been your primary residence two of the last five years. This is a big plus for purchasing a home.

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The Film Fix … Streaming Edition

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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.

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In Theaters: Priscilla (in theaters now) – l NO Fix Rating 5/10 — Last year, we got “Elvis,” Baz Luhrmann’s highly stylized fantasy about Elvis Presley. That film, which was nominated for 8 Academy Awards, cast Elvis as the victim of his manipulative manager, the weirdly mysterious Colonel Tom Parker. With “Priscilla,” director Sofia Coppola flips the script and focuses on Elvis’ creepy relationship with his teenage wife, Priscilla.

Although an effort is made to explain the love affair between Priscilla (played by Cailee Spaeny) and Elvis, it is impossible not to come away from the film feeling that Elvis victimized his bride. After all, Priscilla was just 14 years old when the much older musician began dating her.

Coppola, the talented daughter of iconic filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, plays the story too safe. The script is based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me.” And Priscilla serves as one of the film’s producers. This connection to the production may have tied Coppola’s hands and restrained her from digging deeper into the unpleasant aspects of Elvis and his treatment of his wife.

The result is a sad, often meandering, and even lifeless movie that drives home Priscilla’s isolation at the expense of profound revelations and raw entertainment value.

Streaming Selects: Lawmen: Bass Reeves (November 5) — Although “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan is not a writer on this Paramount western, he does serve as an executive producer. Based on the true story of the first African American to serve as a deputy US Marshall, megatalented actor David Oyelowo (see 2014’s “Selma”) takes the lead playing lawman Bass Reeves. The deep cast includes Dennis Quaid, Barry Pepper, Shea Whigham, and Donald Sutherland.

Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (November 17) – The comedy team behind some of Saturday Night Live’s classic digital shorts brings their comic sensibilities to the big screen with “The Treasure of Foggy Mountain.” The story is about three friends who try to change their lives by finding a gold treasure allegedly buried in a mountain near where they live. The trailers are quirky and really funny.

formerly HBO Max): How to be a Bookie (season premiere November 30) – After falling flat earlier this year with his romantic comedy “About My Father,” popular comedian Sebastian Maniscalco looks to rebound with this Chuck Lorre (see “The Big Bang Theory” and “Two and a Half Men”) created series. The story is about a bookie who is dealing with the upcoming legalization of sports betting. Even though this series is supposedly being released in November, no trailer or even a poster was available online as of deadline.

The Killer (November 10) – l Fix Rating 7/10 – Director David Fincher (see “Se7en” and “Fight Club”) delivers a slick, efficient, and amusing yarn about a contract killer (played with quiet cool by Michael Fassbender).

When the killer botches a job, he becomes expendable to his organization. Naturally, he must take out all those who seek to erase him. The derivative story, based on a French graphic novel, is given the royal treatment as Fincher’s “Mank” Oscar-winning cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt provides the production an edgy look.

But in the director’s filmography, “The Killer” is minor Fincher. The directing auteur, responsible for the likes of “The Social Network,” takes a break from his heavy and dramatically essential projects (like his last Netflix outing, “Mank”) to deliver an entertaining adventure that’s just smart enough to pull in the arthouse crowd.

This one may not win many awards, but it should be a hit with Netflix subscribers looking for an upmarket thriller.

Invincible (season 2, part 1, November 3) – More than two years have passed since the last episode of “Invincible,” and fans have been champing at the bit for more of the story of teen Mark Grayson (voice of Steven Yeun), as he deals with high school and his superhero father Nolan (voice of J.K. Simmons). Mark’s powers emerged in season one, and he clashed with dear old Dad and other villains in this terrific animated series. The first half of season 2 will premiere this year, with the second half in 2024.

The Santa Clauses (season 2, November 8) – Tim Allen returns to play the title character he inhabited way back in 1994. In season two, Santa will encounter a new threat in the form of Magnus Antas, or “The Mad Santa,” played by “Modern Family’s” Eric Stonestreet.

And “Lost” star Elizabeth Mitchell returns as Mrs. Claus.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (November 17) – l Fix Rating 7/10 —– There’s always more to a monster story than we’re told. Sometimes lost in the kaiju tales is the human factor that was explored somewhat in the 1956 original “Godzilla, King of the Monsters!”

When “Godzilla” was rebooted in the English language in 2014, the emotional opening sequence hinted at a return to the high drama that saturated the first film in the franchise. And this series takes its time developing the story on the ground after the monsters emerge and wreak havoc. The diverse cast of actors includes Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt, who play the same character in two time periods.

This show is a bit of a slow burn, but it’s certainly worth your time, especially if you grew up with Godzilla and enjoyed the latest incarnation of the intellectual property.

Theatrical Teasers: Showdown at the Grand (November 10) – Terrence Howard plays a movie theater owner who, with the help of an aging action star played by Dolph Lundgren, defends his property from a violent corporation in this fun-looking, throwback b-movie thriller.

The Marvels (November 10) – Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan join forces in the latest MCU adventure that has the three heroes’ powers entangled while they struggle to work together to, you guessed it, save the universe.

The Holdovers (November 10) – Director Alexander Payne (see “Election” and “Nebraska”) reteams with his “Sideways” star Paul Giamatti for the story of a history teacher who spends the holidays on campus with a troubled student. After its festival run, “The Holdovers” is garnering awards season attention, especially for the always terrific Giamatti.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (November 17) – This prequel to the blockbuster “Hunger Games” franchise focuses on the origin story of Coriolanus Snow (played

by Donald Sutherland in the previous films). Young talents Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth star alongside Viola Davis and Peter Dinklage.

Thanksgiving (November 17) – Director Eli Roth expands to feature length the mock-trailer that appeared in the “Grindhouse” film in 2007. This grizzly-looking but comic holiday-themed slasher tells the story of a killer who appears after a Black Friday riot.

Wish (November 22) – Disney delivers a new animated adventure about a young girl named Asha (voiced by Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose) who makes a wish upon a star, and then the star comes down and visits her. The voice cast is deep with Evan Peters, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Harvey Guillén, and others.

Napoleon (November 22) – Ridley Scott directs Joaquin Phoenix in this epic biography of Napoleon Bonaparte. This one looks sumptuous and is bound to generate awards notice.

Maestro (November 22) – Another awards contender gets its qualifying run with Netflix’s Oscar hopeful “Maestro.” Bradley Cooper directs and stars as famed conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein. Much attention has centered on Carey Mulligan’s turn as Bernstein’s wife, Felicia. The moving trailers tease the film’s classic 1.33:1 or 4:3 aspect ratio and part of it in black and white. Cooper, who has never won the Oscar despite being nominated for nine statues, looks to be in line for another round of nominations with this one. _______________________________

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November: The highlights for this month are Daylight Savings ends on the 5th, Election Day is on the 7th, Veteran’s Day is on the 11th, and Thanksgiving is on the 23rd.

I love Thanksgiving Day, and I am sad that it is often disrespected due to football games and early Christmas shopping. I am sad that Christmas, Christ Day, is

reduced to nothing more than a shopping spree. The many traditions of my childhood seems to be going the way of the buffalo, and that too is sad. Halloween is now becoming more popular than Christmas. I miss my childhood holidays and my childhood cartoons, as well as the innocence of the times. Even the comic books of yesteryear are no more. The church is too being transformed into a coffee-and-donuts social club, and our world leaders have forgotten why they were elected. I mourn for the America I grew up in. I was born in 1949; no, it was less than perfect, but much better than where we are now going.

I love that we have a new, updated toy store in Newnan. It is located on 4 Greenville Street, and the phone number is 678590-1083. The owner is Amber Hinson of Pink Flamingo Kids,

a store that you should experience for yourself (attention to all grandmothers.) Shopping on The Square is indeed shopping local and shopping small. The Court House Square and the Carnegie Library are truly the pride of Newnan. I love the Courthouse Square and all that it has to offer in the way of small-town hospitality.

This is my last installment on my essay on self-talk, in which I will enter a surprise topic next month to conclude my essay on self-talk. You may want to fact-check all the information you hear, all reporters were at one time required to fact-check all news before reporting it to the public. That no longer seems to be the practice anymore. People are happy to say or repeat information without checking that it is indeed true; that used to be called gossip! Save yourself endless problems by checking the facts.

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by Will Deming. The purpose of this book is to demystify religion. It is a study on six religious traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and primal religions.

To study these six religions does not mean to practice or agree with them, but to better one’s relationship with others is to understand their language and their religion. These are two of the most simple suggestions that are proven to be effective. We must suspend our judgement and see things from the other person’s point of view. The reason one should study all known religions is to better understand the people that practice them. To study other religions is not to endorse them; by understanding others is to better understand ourselves.

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WGTC Nursing stages Simulated Mass Casualty Event in Newnan

From WGTC Press Release The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) School of Nursing recently conducted a successful simulated mass casualty event, showcasing its commitment to preparing students for real-world healthcare scenarios.

The event was held at WGTC’s Coweta campus in Newnan and aimed to provide nursing students with invaluable hands-on experience in managing and responding to large-scale emergency situations. By simulating a mass casualty event, students were able to apply their knowledge and skills in a dynamic and highpressure environment, ultimately enhancing

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The nursing faculty created lifelike scenarios, mimicking emergencies such as natural disasters, accidents, and other mass casualty incidents. Students were challenged to prioritize patient care and make critical decisions.

Linsey Fielder, Dean of the School of Nursing, said, “This simulated mass casualty event is a testament to our commitment to preparing our nursing students for the unexpected challenges they may face in their careers. It not only provided valuable experiential learning but also encouraged teamwork and problem-solving.”

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The Emergency Medical Services program aided in arranging the event and assessed patients in the field. Students in the Esthetics program used moulage makeup to give the mass casualty victims lifelike injuries.

Air Evac Lifeteam, a helicopter air ambulance service, also joined the event. Their crew simulated airlifting patients with life-threatening injuries to ensure they reached the hospital quickly.

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For more information about the West Georgia Technical College School of Nursing, please visit www.westgatech.edu or contact Linsey Fielder, Dean of the School of Nursing, at Linsey.Fielder@westgatech.edu.

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