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Did you know there was a trick to making Madeleines? Angela McRae shares that trick and recipe for Chocolate Madeleines.
Kiwanis Coweta County Fair Returns Sept. 15-24 Everyone’s favorite family fun event is back. the midway throughout the fair. Lew-E’s Comedy Circus, Wayne Jenkins Painting Demonstration, Police K-9 Demonstrations, a Frozen Sing-a-long, DJ Dance Booth, the Statue Man, and Face Painting are just some of the outstanding entertainment scheduled.
••• One of many Back-to-School concerns of parents is keeping kids healthy. LaTina Emerson details tips to doing so in this month’s Deals. ••• And you thought Back-to-School was just for kids. It also means something for grandparents as Beth Dow explains in Senior Living Advice. ••• Kathy Bohannon says she’d rather eat a bug! Find out why in her Front Porch Stories column. ••• Realtor Jess Barron spells out three common mistakes sellers make when listing their property. ••• Coweta County 4-H’ers received top honors at the 79th annual Georgia 4-H State Congress event last month. ••• As the 2022 high school football season arrives, Coweta’s teams are dealing with lots of changes due to reclassification. Find out what changes in our Inside Sports column. •••
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Looking for more competitions? Check out this year’s list of Lumberjack & Lumberjill, the Coweta County Fair Beauty Contest, Cattlemen’s Cookoff, Gingerbread House The 2022 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair Decorating, Youth Pumpkin Decorating arrives for an 11-day run on Thursday, Sept. and more. 15 at the Coweta County Fairgrounds and And last, but not least – the Food! No Conference Center in Newnan. doubt you’ll be sampling some of the Folks attending this year’s Fair can experience the same types of games, rides, contests, animal and livestock exhibits, arts and crafts, live music, food and fun they’ve come to expect through the years.
Animal exhibits, always a family favorite, will take place in the Agricultural building. Attendees have a chance to see all kinds of farm animals up close and learn about them. There’s also the Exhibit Hall Competitions. Don’t miss the opportunity to see how talented our local people are. Come check out the artwork, photography, handicrafts, baked goods, horticulture, preserved foods, locally-raised produce and much more.
mouth-watering foods that are associated with the annual event.
The Coweta County Fair has a long and storied history with the very first fair occurring in 1874. After various interruptions through the years, the Newnan Kiwanis Club took over the County Fair in 1947 and has been the headlining sponsor ever since. Mega Passes online sales began Monday, Aug. 8. Cost is $30 – a $5 savings – for an unlimited ride arm band which can be used once on any day. In-person Mega Passes sales begin on Monday, Aug. 15. The Mega Passes will be at Arnall Grocery Company, the Coweta County Extension/4H and Southtowne Motors.
Plenty of Livestock Shows are on tap in either the Agricultural Building, Livestock Fair hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Monday through Arena or Horse Arena. During the fair, Thursday; 5 p.m. to midnight on Fridays; numerous shows are set from poultry and noon to midnight on Saturdays; and 2 to 10 rabbits to goats and horses. Check the p.m. on Sundays. Parking is free. schedule for show times. The Coweta County Fairgrounds is located Exciting Carnival Rides will be lined up along at 275 Pine Road, Newnan GA 30263. For the midway. A variety of modern thrill rides, more information, visit: family rides, and children rides provided by Prime Time Amusements will be lighting up
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Notes from Jackson Street Recently I was sitting in a restaurant minding my own business. I glanced up and saw two men sitting across from one another intently staring into their cell phones. Sigh. What is the point of going out with friends when you spend your time glued to your phone, laughing at some tweet, meme, responding to a text or email (the latter being quite old school, I know) or something that you may or may not end up sharing with your friends. And they too are deciding whether or not to share some tweet, meme or whatever with you. Because you know, don’t break the spell. Anyhoo, back to the two gentlemen. Every now and then each would pick up ANOTHER phone sitting on the table and start typing away. Yes, four phones on the table between two men, who worked together. I surmised that last fact because they were wearing identical work shirts, with identical colors and company logos. Full disclosure, I too have been seen at a restaurant with my cell phone in hand, busy typing away. I do this because 1. I want to get out of the office for a while. 2. I am hungry and I like to support our local eateries. 3. It gives me a chance to respond to emails, check our social media sites to see if anything needs to be posted without being bothered and 4. I AM ALONE. Enough on restaurant decorum. Let’s talk about using cell phones as walkie talkies. Don’t. Just don’t. Let me assure you that no one, repeat, no one, gives a hoot about your conversation you are sharing in the aisle of some grocery store or Big Box Store. Again, no one. Not only do we not care, it is annoying as all get out. We don’t care about your wart removal, Aunt Sissy’s hemorrhoids or that your Baby Daddy/Mommy didn’t come home last night. It is, and I hope this offends you walkie talkies out there … rude. There is a perfect time and place to use your cell phone as a megaphone - and that is in your car (hopefully with the windows up). We have a “hands-free” law in Georgia, meaning you can’t be holding your phone while you drive. But feel free to turn on that speaker with the phone near you and talk away. But again, not in public. Not ever. And finally to mail boxes. Here we have the case of 1. Not setting up your mailbox, meaning no one can leave you a message, and 2. Your mailbox is full, meaning, again, no one can leave you a message. I realize that the new generation calls and then doesn’t leave a message because whomever is going to call back so why bother. I am not that new generation, and if you call and don’t leave a message as to why you called, I am not calling back. If you can take the time to hit #5 on your keypad for “dad,” you can take a couple of extra seconds to say you need money. If you won’t set up your mailbox, at least leave a message that says “I refuse to set up my mailbox in defiance of corporate greed/I really don’t want to talk to you/I have no idea how to use this $1,000 device.” If your mailbox is full, let’s hope it’s not a personal/business phone. Because if a client is trying to reach you, just (again) rude. If you can’t handle your mailbox, can you really handle my business? Bottom line - be polite, be aware of your surroundings, and decide why you really want a communication device if you don’t want any messages.
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The Weekly Staff John A. Winters, Publisher, Editor john@wintersmedia.net Corby Carlin Winters, Marketing/Public Relations corby@wintersmedia.net Joey Howard, Digital Editor/Business Development 404.698.0734 • joey@wintersmedia.net Levi Winters, Social & Visual Media levi@wintersmedia.net Seth Winters, Ad Design sethswinters@gmail.com Ruth Harris Doyal, Pagination 770.254.1421 • info@wintersmedia.net The Weekly is published by Winters Media & Publishing, Inc., P. O. Box 757, Newnan, GA 30264 John A. Winters, President Corby Carlin Winters, Vice President The Weekly is our new publication, which replaces The Shopper. From 1989, the Shopper successfully served the area. The Weekly will not only continue that tradition but expand its focus on consumer-related articles for our readers and our commitment to help promote local businesses and nonprofits.
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$18/HR TO START CONTRACT TO PERM Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is hiring 100 new team members at our facility in Newnan, Georgia, due to strong demand for our products. We are looking for hardworking dedicated people! Most jobs will be contract and filled through a temp agency. After 30 days, contract workers will be eligible for full-time employment. Monthly bonuses on top of pay. Within 7 months, most hires will be making $19.50/hr. Welders (direct hire) start at $21.50/hr perm. After 6 months perm, you can make up to $23/hr. Welders have immediate perm openings with $1000 signing bonus.
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The 2022 Great Georgia Pollinator Census Set for August 19, 20
From Special Reports On August 19 and 20, Georgians across the state will come together to count pollinators as part of the fourth annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census (https://GGaPC.org) community science project. In the past three years, more than 15,000 counts were submitted and over 300,000 insects were counted! The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers will host a local count this year on Saturday, August 20. Participants should arrive at the Coweta County Cooperative Extension office, located at 255 Pine Road in Newnan, between Noon and 2 p.m. (park behind the Extension office) to count pollinators on a favorite pollinator plant. This is a fun activity for the whole family and a chance to learn more about insect pollinators in your gardens. No experience is needed, and it only takes 15 minutes of your time. Master Gardeners will be on site to provide an “Insect Counting and Identification Guide” and will enter the data collected. Beehive boxes will also be on display.
The goals of the project are to gather data on our pollinator insect population, to create pollinator habitat, and to increase entomological literacy around these insects. The project is housed on the website https:// GGaPC.org and all information on the census is found there. The Insect Counting and Identification Guide gives detailed instructions on counting. Interested citizens can sign up for a monthly newsletter full of information on pollinator gardening and insect identification. This project is perfect for
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The project is a natural fit for families who want to participate in insect conservation. The website and the Georgia Pollinator Census Facebook page are continually updated with information and fun family activity ideas. There is also information for businesses who want to get involved either by having their employees participate as a company outreach or by having events at their office location for their customers to join in the count. Won’t you join us this year? We are protecting Georgia pollinators one count at a time! For more information about the Pollinator Census, visit https://GGaPC.org, or join in the count at the Coweta County Cooperative Extension office by calling 770-254-2620 or email Coweta.extension@uga.edu. n _______________________________
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schools doing STEM work. Educational pieces are posted on the Georgia Pollinator Census Facebook page and are available for teachers to copy for later use in the classroom. An educator page including lesson plan links is also attached to the website.
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HEAVILY WOODED HARDWOOD LOT IN THE NORTHWEST COWETA. Utilities in place at street. No HOA. Just reduced to $24,900. Frank. 3 VACANT LOTS IN ASHLEY WOODS. Subject to Covenants & Restrictions of record. Nicely wooded lots. No HOA. Possible bsmt lots. Lots 15, 16 & 17 are available for $29,900 each. Frank. ______________________________________________ Price and terms subject to prior sale and change without notice. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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2 WOODED VACANT LOTS in West Coweta on East Coggins Road. Easy access to Newnan, Franklin or Carrollton. $60,000 per lot. Frank/Jess. RESIDENTIAL LOT ON BERRY AVENUE IN TOWN. All utilities UNDER CONTRACT available. $29,900 Frank.
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CHOICE LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT on Senoia Rd (Hwy 74) at +/Fulton/Fayette Co. line. 39.87 open & wded acs. 4 Houses on UNDER CONTRACT property. 2+/- ac pond. Frontage on 2 rds. Public water, electric, gas & phone avail. $3,500,000. Frank/Jess.
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The Trick to Making Madeleines
Chocolate Madeleines o 2 large eggs
Some foods have earned a place in literary history. Consider the Turkish Delight that was Edmund’s favorite sweet in C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe or the slices of southern goodness that Fannie Flagg had us all drooling over in her book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café.
o 1/2 cup granulated sugar
French novelist Marcel Proust, in his Remembrance of Things Past, famously remembered the pleasant time that his mother offered him tea, which he at first declined but then took along with “one of those short, plump little cakes called ‘petites madeleines,’ which look as though they had been moulded in the fluted scallop of a pilgrim’s shell.”
o 2 teaspoons vanilla
Madeleines do indeed have a scalloped shape, and one day, I decided to bake some of the classic lemon-flavored ones. I found a vintage French madeleine pan at an antique mall, and I had read that the key to baking madeleines was to butter the pan well, so I did. Alas, my madeleines clung to that pan for dear life. Then I read that you should really butter the pan three times and freeze it in between butterings so that every nook and cranny of the pan is covered in butter. Fine. Tried it. Didn’t work. I was about to give up on trying to bake madeleines when I happened across a Wilton nonstick madeleine pan for just 99 cents at a discount store. I decided to give it a whirl, and every madeleine I’ve ever made with it has come out perfectly. Madeleines aren’t hard to bake at all, but do yourself a favor and buy a nonstick pan, unless you just enjoy spending half your life buttering crevices and plopping pans in the freezer. Having long ago mastered the lemon madeleine, I wanted to try another flavor, and this vintage recipe for Chocolate Madeleines comes from a grand old department store, Strawbridge and Clothier in Philadelphia. Perfectly light and cake-like, these madeleines are garnished with the tiniest sprinkling of powdered sugar, and I’ll bet that today’s kids would enjoy these as a fun new after-school snack. n
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o 1/4 cup cocoa
o 1 teaspoon baking powder o 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided use o 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
o A few tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar (for garnish)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Beat eggs well, then add granulated sugar and beat again. Add cocoa, baking powder, vanilla, and the 1 stick of melted butter and beat for one minute. Sift flour directly over the egg mixture and beat by hand for another e minute, just till combined. Spoon by heaping tablespoons into cavities of madelein until minutes, 10-12 for Bake butter.* melted pan greased with the 2 tablespoons of madeleines are slightly cracked or dry. Remove from pans and cool on racks. Dust with
confectioners’ sugar before serving. Yields 18 madeleines.
Note: I used a Wilton madeleine pan that makes madeleines about 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide.
Angela McRae is a freelance writer and editor from Newnan, and you can find out more about her work at angelamcrae.com. Email questions and comments to her at angelamcrae@charter.net
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Watermelon is a summertime staple. And the Veggie Patch has an abundance of watermelons in all shapes, sizes and varieties. Watermelon is a refreshing option on hot days. It’s ideal sliced and served, or can be included in fruit salads, smoothies or even “spiked” cocktails. The key to a tasty watermelon is knowing how to pick one that is ripe, while serving watermelon comes down to understanding some easy cutting strategies.
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Understanding ways to keep kids healthy this school year
Local kids are heading back to school, and it’s important to keep them healthy so they can thrive in their classes and activities. While maintaining good health has become more challenging during the pandemic, parents and caregivers can help kids stay well by making sure they’ve received required immunizations and health screenings and teaching children how to protect themselves from infectious diseases. Here are some tips from District 4 of the Georgia Department of Public Health on how to keep kids healthy this school year: n Required Immunizations and Health Screenings Parents and caregivers are urged not to delay in getting their children’s required immunizations and health screenings for the new school year. Q: Are immunizations required for all children to attend school in Georgia? A: State law requires children attending a nursery, childcare, pre-kindergarten, Head Start program, or private or public school (kindergarten to 12th grade) to have three key documents on file when enrolling in a Georgia school for the first time: the Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231); the Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening (Form 3300); and a certified birth certificate. State law also requires special immunizations for rising seventh and 11th graders along with an updated form 3231. Q: Which immunizations are required? A: The health department or your pediatrician can offer more information about the specific immunizations your child needs and provide the forms required by schools. Children born on or after Jan. 1, 2002, who are 1) attending seventh grade or 2) “first-time” students enrolling in Georgia schools in grades 8 through 12, must have received one dose of Tdap vaccine and one dose of meningococcal vaccine. (“First-
time” students are children entering any school in Georgia for the first time or entering after having been absent from a Georgia school for more than 12 months or one school year.) Effective July 1, 2021, children 16 years of age and older who are entering the 11th grade (including “first-time” students) must have received one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), unless their initial dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday. MCV4 helps prevent meningococcal disease, a bacterial infection that can be very dangerous. Q: What should parents and caregivers do if their child received immunizations in another state? A: If children have received vaccines in another state, parents and caregivers will need to bring proper documentation from that state to the health department or physician’s office. Older students who are attending school in Georgia for the first time (or who have been absent from a Georgia school for more than 12 months or one school year) are also considered “first-time” students. Q: How do I find more information about the required forms for immunizations? A: For more information about required school forms, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/schoolvaccines or https://www.gadoe.org/wholechild/Pages/ immunization.aspx. Q: What other vaccines are available to children? A: Health departments offer the HPV vaccine, which is recommended for both girls and boys at
ages 11 to 12 to protect against cancers and other diseases caused by human papillomavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccines for people six months and older and boosters for individuals 5 years and older, if eligible. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children aged six months through 17 years old. Local health departments offer the COVID-19 vaccine for children. Visit http://vaccines.org to find additional locations. For more information about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and teens, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index. html. Q: How do I get a copy of my child’s birth certificate? A: In Coweta County, the Coweta County Probate Court’s office at 200 Court Square in Newnan can provide a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate, if your child was born in any county in Georgia. To request a certificate by mail or to order one online, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/waysrequest-vital-record. n Protecting children from Infectious Diseases Q: How can students and school staff protect themselves from infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and flu? A: The CDC offers guidance on how to protect yourself and others from getting the flu. These tips can also be applied to protecting against COVID-19: • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Keep your distance from others when you are ill. • When possible, stay home from work, school and running errands when you are sick to prevent the spread of illness. • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing to prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu spreads mainly by droplets made when people cough, sneeze or talk.
• Wash your hands often to help protect you from germs. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Encourage children to frequently wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs can spread when people touch something that is contaminated and then touch their face. • Develop good health habits, such as cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, particularly when someone is ill. People of all ages should get plenty of sleep, exercise, manage their stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food. Q: What are more ways to protect against COVID-19 in school? A: The CDC provides some safety tips to prevent illness from COVID-19: • Get a COVID-19 vaccine for all family members ages six months and older. This can help children to stay in school and more safely participate in sports and other group activities. • Wear face masks. Though school policies may vary regarding face masks, whether or not you’re vaccinated, the CDC recommends wearing a face mask in indoor public spaces if you’re in a community with a high number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. If your child wears a face mask in school, consider these tips: – Have your child wear the most protective mask possible that fits well and is comfortable. – Provide your child with a clean mask and a backup mask each day. Give your child a clean, resealable bag to store the mask during lunch. – Label your child’s mask so it’s not confused with other children’s masks. Tell your child to never wear another child’s used mask. • Practice safe distancing. Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay at least six feet away from people if you’re in indoor public places and aren’t up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines.
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Back to School isn’t just for the grandchildren August is back to school month. At my age that means the grandkids are going back to school, watching for school buses that are on the road, and avoiding the back to school crowds at the big box stores. Once you are of a certain age the month that signifies new experiences, new relationships, new learning is simply just another month. But ... what if this year it’s not? What if this August we look at what learning something new could do for us? If you are wondering why in the world would you want to learn something new, here are a few things to ponder. 1. Learning something new will change your brain chemistry. Myelin is the white matter in your brain that helps improve performance. The more you practice a new skill that you have learned, the more dense the myelin which then helps you learn even better. 2. Learning something new will help increase the speed at which you learn. When you stimulate the neurons in the brain, more neural pathways are formed and electrical impulses travel faster across them. The more pathways, the faster the impulses can travel. 3. Learning something new could stave off dementia. Dementia has been linked to demyelination of the brain. Demyelination disease is a condition that results in damage to the protective covering that surrounds the nerve fibers in your brain. When these fibers are damaged, nerve impulses slow down and can even stop. People who actively learn new skills don’t give their brains a chance to demyelinate.
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4. Learning something new may involve going to a class which will provide social engagement. Social isolation is one of the most detrimental factors to your health. People who are socially engaged are happier, healthier and live longer than those who are not. 5. Learning something new may involve exercise. Exercise releases endorphins. So exercise can help both your mind and your body. Hopefully you are convinced that learning something new should be in your near future. If you need some help deciding what that new thing could be, here are some suggestions: painting, line dancing, pickle ball, photography, pottery, poker, a musical instrument, cooking, swimming, golf, writing, knitting, and there is so much more! Regardless of age, learning something new is great way to stay active, stave off boredom, depression, loneliness and memory problems, live happier and longer. This August don’t let the kids have all the fun. Get learning! Beth Dow is a Dementia and Alzheimer’s Educator, CAEd and Geriatric Care Manager. She is also the owner of Home Helpers of GA & AL in Newnan. Readers can contact her by email at beth@ solutionsbybeth.com.
I’d rather eat a bug I’m not a fan of medical tests, and I don’t really know anyone who is. While mine are (usually) routine, I would, as my cousin-sister-friend Sally says, “rather eat a bug.” My next exam is the vision test. That whole dilating the eyes thing is just downright annoying. Sometimes they blow air on the eyeball. They always tell me to be “very still.” Seriously? I do not actually plan on jumping out of my seat, but it’s nearly happened a time or two. A few years ago, one of those eye exams resulted in cataract surgery. My doc explained the process during my surgery consultation. Using a huge plastic eyeball, he demonstrated how the surgery is performed. I was still processing that information when he said that part of the plan was that I would be awake during the procedure so he could “communicate” with me. I blinked. “Wait,” I said. “How about we just chat beforehand? I mean, what do you want to know? I’m an open book!” I tried hard to counteroffer. “We can even have coffee, it doesn’t matter, just knock me out for this procedure. I’m a bit concerned that if I see you coming toward my eye with those sharp tools, it may get a bit dicey between you, me and the majority of anyone else in the room.” He laughed. This particular doctor often laughed and while that was one of his most endearing qualities, I was doggone serious. “Let me just say,” he began, “We will give you something to help you relax and you really won’t care if I take your eyeball out and play marbles with it.” He was right. They indeed gave me just the right amount of whatever-it-was and all I remember from the entire procedure is seeing color. I was ever so thankful I didn’t come off that surgery table ready to fight with half an eye. I asked him for a doggie bag of that special serum. Spoiler alert: I didn’t get it. Another test that annoys me is the annual mammogram. It makes me very grumpy. While I’m thankful we live in a culture where we have access to medicine and medical exams, I’m always on edge when it’s my turn. My bestie and I used to do these things together, and often went to lunch and shopping after. This definitely took the edge off of the day. But I moved back to Newnan and now we just chat on the phone about the upcoming exam and encourage one another.
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Three Common Mistakes Sellers Make When Listing a Property As the real estate market begins to shift and cool down, it is more important than ever to have the correct approach when selling your property. An imperative part of our job as Realtors is consulting with clients and preparing them to list their home. Market value analysis, condition of the home and attention to detail all matter. There are several common mistakes that I see property owners make. I will cover some of those below. Perhaps the most essential part of putting a property on the market is value analysis. There needs to be data behind the list price. Recent sales of similar properties in the vicinity of the subject property should be considered. Even in a great market, you cannot just throw a price out there. You need comparable sales to support the value. Many homeowners take pride in their home, which is a great thing. However, when it comes to pricing, you need an objective approach. Many buyers will not see the same value in an aspect of the home that you will. For example, a pool that you spent a significant amount of money on, may be viewed as an expense or liability to a prospective buyer, especially one with children or pets. Another example is a very custom renovation. You may love the purple color of the walls, but most buyers would like something more neutral like a gray or white. Price is the most important part of listing a property. Many sellers forget this. You do not want your listing to sit with no activity. A pre-listing appraisal is a great idea. Just like selling a car, a home needs to be in tip top shape when listed on the market. All aspects of the home need to be in
good working order as well as a clean home. I advise my clients to have a pre-listing home inspection to ensure this. It is better to be proactive with real estate than reactive. Handle issues upfront and do not wait for the buyer to find them while under contract. If you cannot handle these issues, then the price needs to reflect the expense to handle these items. A first impression in real estate is everything. Once the property hits the market and the Internet, presentation is everything. Professional photography, including drone photography when appropriate, is a must. A detail-oriented approach is vital. Detailed remarks that showcase the property’s strengths and potential is essential. You want to grab potential buyers’ attention while making them comfortable with the home. A Realtor can handle and should handle all of this for you. They should be your guide through the home selling process. Take your time with listing preparation and pay attention to details, it will pay off for you! Jess Barron is an Associate Broker with Lindseys, Inc. Realtors and former President of the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors. ■
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Notes from here, there and the Internet … The University of West Georgia’s Newnan campus continues to expand. This historic space, originally constructed in 1925 as Newnan Hospital, is nearly 90,000 square feet, with the new buildout of the warm shell activating close to 5,600 additional square feet, according to a published report. The space was formerly a nursing dormitory. [ [ [ A lottery is most likely to be won by someone who makes really poor financial decisions. [ [ [ Georgia ranked fifth highest among all 50 states for residents quitting their jobs at record rates during the so-called “Great Resignation,” even in the face of rising inflation. That’s according to a new report released by WalletHub. [ [ [ Coweta County recorded over 300 new COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive week in July while hospitalizations rose to levels not seen since January. [ [ [ Georgia Milestone End of Grade and End of Course exam results for the tests’ 2021-2022 administration showed Coweta County students consistently having higher performance on subject tests compared to state-wide averages.Coweta’s average test scores were higher in all 15 grade and subject areas in 3rd through 8th grade, and in 7 of 8 exams in high school, often by significant margins. Coweta’s average scores also generally showed increases over the prior year.
[ [ [ The average number of times a person dies is slightly over one. [ [ [ Northgate High School was awarded the GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship award for the 2021-22 school year. Northgate was one of 64 schools to be awarded the honor, which is sponsored by Georgia’s Electric Membership Cooperatives (EMCs). The award highlights schools that demonstrated impeccable sportsmanship during the past school year. [ [ [ West Georgia Technical College said that Ashley Copeland will be the new Public Relations & Information Director at WGTC. As the Public Relations & Information Director, Copeland will be responsible for providing and implementing strategic communications and marketing plans for the technical college [ [ [ Technically speaking, tomorrow never comes. [ [ [ The Sunrise on the Square Labor Day Road Race is a local favorite and has been held annually in Downtown Newnan on the Saturday before Labor Day for over 40 years! The race will return to the streets of Newnan on September 3, 2022 at 8 a.m. Registration for this year’s event is now open. The race begins in downtown Newnan and spans through “The City of Homes,” where runners will catch a glimpse of our beautiful, historic in-town neighborhoods and commercial district. [ [ [
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The inaugural Sharpsburg Book Fair is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the A.O. Bridges Community Center and Grounds in Sharpsburg. This one-day, free event, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is cohosted by the Town of Sharpsburg and Hometown Novel Writers. [ [ [ Fish don’t know they’re wet. [ [ [ Only around 5% of people infected with COVID-19 end up experiencing long-term problems with smell or taste, according to new research—but that still adds up to millions of people with a problem that can seriously affect their quality of life. In a study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers said an estimated 5.6% of COVID patients have smell dysfunction at least six months after infection and 4.4% have taste problems, [ [ [ Sprite’s green plastic bottles will soon be a thing of the past. CocaCola says it’s changing the packaging of Sprite and other beverages, including Fresca, to clear plastic so it can step up recycling, CNN reports. [ [ [ Vegetarians eat their food alive. [ [ [ Jeopardy! has finally landed on who will permanently helm the show, and the decision won’t come as a big shock. “It’s official! There is white smoke over Culver City,” tweeted Ken Jennings in sharing the announcement that he and fellow temporary co-host Mayim Bialik are staying put. “I write today with the exciting news that we have closed and signed deals” with Bialik and Jennings, executive producer Michael Davies posted to the show’s website Wednesday, reports CNN [ [ [ It was once hailed by Eater as “the most beloved and innovative of all American ice cream ‘novelties,’” but it is no more. Klondike Brand has officially pulled the plug on the Choco Taco. As a company rep explained in an email to CNN Business, “Over the past two years, we have experienced an unprecedented spike in demand across our portfolio and have had to make very tough decisions … We know this may be very disappointing.” [ [ [ Something you do as a hobby is something another person does professionally and makes a living from it. [ [ [
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Coweta County 4-H’ers received top honors at the 79th annual Georgia 4-H State Congress event held in Atlanta from July 19-22. State Congress includes the state-level Project Achievement competition, Leadership in Action contest, Master 4-H awards, as well as recognition of youth development professionals, supporters, and public officials for their contributions to the success of the Georgia 4-H program. More than 48,000 youth participated in Project Achievement this year through 4-H programs at the county level. This essential Georgia 4-H program element empowers young people with leadership, creativity, public speaking, and record keeping skills that will last a lifetime. At the high school level, students choose a project of interest from a list of areas that include agriculture, human development, performing arts, communication, engineering, and workforce preparation. They subsequently research the topic, create a detailed presentation, and participate in related community service and civic engagement activities. State Congress competition also includes individual interviews with qualified professionals who engage with 4-H’ers about their project work.
Georgia 4-H empowers youth to become true leaders by developing necessary life skills, positive relationships, and community awareness. As the largest youth leadership organization in the state, 4-H reaches more than 225,000 people annually through UGA Extension offices and 4-H facilities. For more information about 4-H programs and activities, contact the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620 or visit www. ugaextension.org/Coweta. The University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization.
Three Coweta County project achievement district winners competed at State Congress this year, including Parker Arrington who placed 2nd in the Dog Care and Training project area, Madison Dyar who placed 3rd in the Veterinary Science project area, and Natalie Zern who competed in the Sports project area.
Bill Hammond is the Coweta County 4-H Youth Development Agent. His role includes overseeing all 4-H programming in the county including specialty clubs, S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) teams, volunteers, school clubs, and other 4-H programs and events.
Students who place first at state-level competitions in Georgia 4-H earn the title of “Master 4-H’er”, and Coweta County was proud to recognize several new Master 4-H’ers. The 4-H Land Judging team won first place at the State Land Judging Competition and earned a spot to represent Georgia at the National Land Judging Competi-
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WE ARE HIRING – HEADLEY CONSTRUCTION is now hiring Superintendents and Skilled Laborers. Great pay, 401K, paid holidays & PTO, plus home every night. Previous experience in new construction or renovation is required. If you take pride in your work, we want to interview you today. Apply in-person at 44 East Washington Street, Newnan or email resume to cgilliam@headleyconstruction.com. CARROLLTON, GA – Parts department help needed – drivers, counter help and stock help. Must be over 21 with valid driver’s license and insurance. Great pay and benefits for right candidate. Apply at Scott Evans Nissan or Scott Evans Dodge to Rob or Tony. 770-834-5050 or 770-832-8222 NOW HIRING – LKQ PICK YOUR PART in Fayetteville, GA is seeking to fill various positions. To apply, visit lkqpickyourpart.com and select ‘Careers.’ SMALLCAKES IS HIRING – Want to work someplace fun with flexible scheduling? Smallcakes Cupcakery Newnan is hiring for part-time closing cashiers! Shifts are 2-4 days per week, with opening weekend shifts also available. Apply in the store today!! 113 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan 30265. For info, call 770-252-1400. BENEFITS – Progressive Heating Air & Plumbing now hiring HVAC Techs, Installers, Apprentices & Plumbers. Benefits include Ongoing Training, Medical-Dental-Vision Insurance, 401K Retirement, Paid Holidays & Vacation. Send resume to news@progressiveac.com or apply at progressiveac.com. CAREGIVERS – Home Helpers of GA & AL seeking qualified Caregivers. Available shifts – days, evenings, overnight and/or weekends. Competitive wages, extensive training, supportive work environment and paid time off. Apply online at ApplyToBeACNA.com or call 678-876-5118.
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WINPAK FILMS INC. IS HIRING Much More Than a Place to Work Winpak Films Inc. is growing to meet the demand for food packaging and other flexible film products around the world. As we expand our capacity, we are dedicated to much more than hiring machine operators, logistics pros, maintenance, and lab technicians to support our production growth. Importantly, we are committed to supporting your growth and advancing your career. For starters, we’ve created a supportive, clean and safe work environment that has made many of our employees stay with us for decades and even inspire their children to come to work for us. Then we reward their loyalty with “I appreciate exceptional working conditions and a great how my employment package, plus the opportunity co-workers to live in and raise families with the small-town train me in advantages of Senoia and nearby Peachtree a way I can City, Ga. Overall, we’re known for nurturing an understand.” environment that’s better than 95 percent of M. Boswell workplaces around the world.
What Can Winpak Offer You?
Choose a Career
that makes your child want to follow in your footsteps
Our commitment to a wellrounded benefits program goes beyond medical insurance to include dental, vision, telemedicine, a flexible spending account, and life and disability benefits. If you work at Winpak 30+ hours a week on a continuous basis, you’re eligible for benefits. Your eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of hire with the company. Employees can expect:
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Outstanding medical and Outstanding medical & supplemental supplementalinsurance insurance $3,000 referral bonus / Retirement Programs 401K signing / retention $2,000 bonus Paid vacation & sick leave Retirement programs / 401K Career advancement Paid vacation and sick leave operators today could Career advancement be managers tomorrow operators today could be Friendly, helpful managers today production teams & Company-paid training managers Company-paid training Monthly performance awards Creative work schedules Creative work schedules
Contributing to a Sustainable Future
About Winpak Ltd.
At Winpak, sustainability is more than just a buzzword, it’s engrained in how we work and manage our resources. We provide opportunities for active employee engagement in various initiatives which align with our sustainability pillars. This enables us, as an organization, to work together to become a better corporate citizen and contributor to a better planet. “They really show their appreciation for you.” V. Smith
“Our products are mainly used in food packaging and medical applications.” H. Phan
How Much Could You Earn?
Our stepped-up scaleup to Extrusion Operatorswage can earn starts atper $16hour, per hour for entryonlevel $23.50 depending skill employees withlevel the opportunity for level. For entry employees our higher earnings every 3 months just stepped-up wage scale starts atin $17 the first first anniversary per houryear, with On thethe opportunity for higher of hire you could earning $18 to earnings every 3 be months in just the $20year. per hour, depending on your of first On the first anniversary job title performance. Jobsto $20 hire youand could be earning $19 per hour, depending on yourQA jobLab title include Machine Operators, and performance. Night shift posiTechnicians, Logistics Operators, tions earn Attendants, an extra $1.50 Storeroom Plateper hour. Jobs include Operators, Mounters, andMachine Apprentice Press QA Lab Technicians, Logistics Operators, Operators. Extrusion Operators can Storeroom Attendants, Plate Mounters, earn up to $21.59 per hour, depending and Apprentice Press Operators. on skill level.
Find Out More and Grow with Us Everything we do reflects how much Winpak cares for our employees and wants to keep them and help them succeed. We’re eager to tell you more about our available jobs, our exceptional products, and a workplace that feels like more than just work. Contact:
WFIjobs@winpak.com or call 678-633-8788
Winpak designs and supplies innovative packaging to some of the world’s largest brands. As an employee of Winpak Films, you are part of Winpak Ltd., an $853 million company with 12 manufacturing facilities in North America encompassing locations in Illinois, New Jersey, California, Canada and Mexico. Our facilities’ total floor space would cover 40 football fields and we employ more than 2,500 people. We started operations in 1978, and our corporate headquarters is in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Winpak is listed on the TSX (WPK).
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WINPAK Films Inc. 100 Wihuri Pkwy., Senoia, GA 30276 WFIjobs@winpak.com • 678-633-8788 Winpak.com/WFIjobs
What We Produce in Senoia Capabilities in our 300,000 square-foot Senoia plant encompass: Blown Film Extrusion — Barrier and non-barrier films for high performance MAP bags and sealant films Barrier Shrink Film Extrusion — PVdC and EVOH barrier films; Traditional, High Abuse, Bone Guard Converting Operations — Bag and pouch making; Shrink bag converting; Ten-color flexographic printing; Photo polymer plate making; In-house graphics.
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2022 Coweta prep football season nears with changes, coach speak, new contracts By JOEY HOWARD, The Weekly The 2022 high school football season is about to get underway, officially, with the regular season beginning the weekend of August 19-20. And for Coweta County prep football fans, things will look a little different in 2022. That’s mainly because the GHSA (Georgia High School Association) and its reclassification process shuffled things quite a bit. Starting with defending state champion Trinity Christian, which finished last year a perfect 14-0 to win its first GHSA state championship, the Lions will be experiencing the biggest change in GHSA reclassification among Coweta County Schools. After winning the GHSA Class A Private title a year ago, Trinity moves up and out of the Private School division and will now compete in Region 4, 4-A. The Lions region opponents are Fayette County, LaGrange, North Clayton, Riverdale, Starr’s Mill, Troup and Whitewater. Newnan reached the state playoffs first round last season with a 3-7 ledger and dropped in the reclassification process from 7-A to 6-A and now competes in Region 5. The Cougars region opponents in 2022 will be Alexander, Douglas County, East Paulding, Langston Hughes, New Manchester, Paulding County and South Paulding. Northgate, 2-8 last season, stayed in 5-A following reclassification, but moves from Region 2 to Region 3 in 202223. The Vikings region opponents will be Drew, Harris County, McIntosh and Northside-Columbus. Heritage School, 0-10 last year, left the Georgia High School Association during reclassification with several other private schools and moves to their new-branded home – GIAA (Georgia Independent Athletic Association) which formerly was the GISA. The Hawks will be competing in District 5, 3A with district opponents Brookstone, St. Anne-Pacelli, Strong Rock and Westfield. Central Christian School, 3-7 a season ago, plays in the Georgia Association of Private and Parochial Schools (GAPPS) and moves from 11-man football to 8-man football. The Crusaders will be in Region 2, 2-A with its region opponents
being New Creations, Sherwood Christian, Young Americans and Vidalia Heritage. And finally, the one school without any classification or region change locally is East Coweta. The Indians were 7-4 last season reaching the first round of the state playoffs. East Coweta remains in Region 2, 7-A with region opponents Campbell, Carrollton, Pebblebrook and Westlake. NBA Hawks add Korver to staff The Atlanta Hawks brought back one of their own last month, adding former NBA 3-point specialist Kyle Korver to their coaching staff. Korver played for the Hawks from 20122017 and averaged 10.9 points per game. He will serve as the Director of Player Affairs and Development in Atlanta. Last year, he was on the Brooklyn Nets staff as a player development assistant. Korver played 17 seasons in the NBA including 1,232 games. He finished fifth in NBA history in three-pointers made with 2,450. Coach Speak Most sports fans probably are familiar with the term “Coach Speak.” It’s the triedand-true lines coaches of all sports use to describe their team, their opponents and so on. At last month’s Southeastern Conference Football Media Days, Saturday Down South defined coach speak a little differently during the four-day event. SDS actually counted the words of all 14 SEC coaches in their press conference opening statement. Want to guess which coach spoke the most words? It was Clark Lea of Vanderbilt with an impressive 2,340-word opening statement. And the least? Quite a surprise with the always talkative Mike Leach of Mississippi State using a grand total of 7 words. Leach basically just said I’m ready to take your questions. Shane Beamer of South Carolina came
in second with 2,185. UGA’s Kirby Smart was third with a distant 1,438 words in his opening remarks. Others were Sam Pittman of Arkansas (1,379), Nick Saban of Alabama (1,339), Mark Stoops of Kentucky (1,296), Eli Drinkwitz of Missouri (1,196), Josh Heupel of Tennessee (1,147), Billy Napier of Florida (1,131), Bryan Harsin of Auburn (886), Brian Kelly of LSU (343) and Lane Kiffin of Ole Miss (219). Smart signs 10-year deal UGA head football coach was rewarded after leading the Bulldogs last season to a national championship, the first since 1980. Smart signed a 10-year deal for $112.5 million, which makes him the highest paid college football coach in the country. The new contract bumps up his salary from $7.1 million to $10.25 million. And incremental increases through the term of the contract will raise his salary to $12.25 million in 2031. Riley also signs huge contract The Atlanta Braves rewarded All-Star third baseman Austin Riley on Aug. 1 with a 10-year, $212 million contract extension. Riley’s contract is the largest in franchise history. The Mississippi native will earn $15 million in 2023, then $21 million in 2024 and $22 million for the rest of the deal. At the end of the contract, he’ll also have a club option in 2033 in the amount of $20 million. As of Aug. 7, Riley leads in the Braves in batting average (.296), home runs (29), on base percentage (.359), slugging percentage (.587), hits (124) and is second in RBIs with 69. Ogletree at Greenville Former Newnan High and UGA football player Zander Ogletree will be the head football coach at Greenville High School as the 2022 season approaches. Zander and his twin brother, Alec, played for Newnan High through the 2009 season and both later signed and played at Georgia. His Greenville Patriot squad opens the season on Aug. 19 against Spencer.
6 to 9pm at Greenville Street Park. Main Street Newnan’s summer event series will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month and will feature family friendly music and entertainment! The park will also be filled with various festivities, food trucks and vendor booths/sponsor booths. Some downtown businesses will stay open late and feature specials and promotions. • August 11th - Mary Martin mainstreetnewnan.com August 13, SATURDAY
■ Senoia Farmers Market 8:30am to 1pm at 40 Travis St. Produce, vendors and artisans. EVERY Saturday. ■ Annual Beer, Bourbon & Wine Tasting
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Food trucks, artisan vendors, live music, activities for all ages, late night local shopping and more. Summer Concert Series with a performance by Matt Pudas Band. ■ Friday Night Football • Heritage vs St. Mary’s • Trinity Christian vs Woodward Academy August 20, SATURDAY
■ Senoia Farmers Market 8:30am to 1pm at 40 Travis St. Produce, vendors and artisans. EVERY Saturday. ■ 11th annual Tony Barnhart College Football Kickoff Breakfast Fundraiser for Coweta Samaritan Clinic 7:30 to 9am at Central Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, downtown Newnan cowetasamaritanclinic.org
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Newnan Kiwanis Club presents
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11 Days of Carnival Rides, Games, Food, Fun, Art & Craft Exhibits, Contests and … Animal & Livestock Exhibits, Entertainment and … Much More!
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Coweta County Fairgrounds • 275 Pine Road, Newnan • cowetacountyfair.net Sunday: 2 to 10 P.M.; Monday - Thursday: 5 to 11 PM; Friday: 5 to Midnight; Saturday: Noon to Midnight