The Weekly August 23, 2023

Kiwanis Coweta County Fair set to celebrate 75th Anniversary

From Staff Reports

Everyone’s favorite family-fun event makes its return to Coweta County in three weeks.

That’s right, the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair begins on Thursday, September 14. The 11-day event will take place at the Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center in Newnan, located at 755 Pine Road.

A year ago, nearly 45,000 people attended this annual entertainment get-together which set a new attendance record. The average daily attendance was just over 4,000.

The Coweta County Fair has a long and storied history with the very first fair taking place 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. Proceeds from the Fair are distributed within the local community as grants to dozens of organizations who share Kiwanis’ dedication to serving the children of the world. Since 2000, Newnan Kiwanis has donated $4,600,000 to the charities of Coweta County from the Fair’s proceeds.

People attending this year’s Fair will 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.

The entertainment lineup is impressive with headliners Ken Scott Magic and Venus de Hooplah performing daily. Other personalities to appear include Bob Seymore – The Living Statute, Ross Pead Duo, Auntie Nish, Jerry G. White Percussion, Wayne Jenkins – Painting Demo, Mariachi Band, N.I.T.W.I.T.S., Andean Dawn, Krakens Release (a strolling Pirate Show), and Donald White – the Science Guy.

Other daily staples will include inflatables, games and a corn maze, the Iron P Homestead Petting Zoo, along with the Nightly Character Show. And don’t forget to check out how talented local people are with the many Exhibit Hall Competitions in the areas of artwork, photography, handicrafts, baked goods, horticulture, preserved foods , locally-raised produce and more.

Competitions on this year’s docket are a Family Cornhole Contest, Youth Cookie Decorating Contest, Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, a Youth Cake Decorating Contest, the Diaper Derby Race, the Coweta County Fairgrounds Beauty Contest, Cattlemen’s Cook-Off and the popular Lumberjack & Lumberjill Competition.

Livestock and Animal Shows feature the Commercial Dairy Heifer Show, the 4-H Horse Showmanship, 4-H Rabbit Competition, 4-H Poultry Games, 4-H K-9 Club Dog Show, the 4-H Goat Show, the Police K-9 Demonstration and the 4-H Showmanship Sweepstakes.

Gate admission is $10 nightly with Ride Armbands $35 (Sunday through Thursday only) and $40 (Fridays and Saturdays).

There are several money savers being offered. Free entry dates (no gate admission) scheduled are Midway Preview Night on Thursday, Sept. 14, then Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 19, 20, 21) and Military Appreciation on Saturday, Sept. 23 as all active and retired military personnel admitted free with military ID.

Mega Passes are another way to save on this year’s Fair. The Mega Pass gives attendees an Unlimited Ride Armband to be used once any day during the fair plus gate admission. Mega Passes are only $35, which is a total savings of $15 on Fridays and Saturdays and $10 Sunday through Thursday. Mega Passes must be purchased in advance with the last day of sale being Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Mega Passes can be purchased online at cowetacountyfair.net or in person by visiting Arnall Grocery Company, the Coweta County Extension/4H, and the Keith A. Ross Insurance Agency.

If you choose not to purchase a Mega Pass, then Unlimited Ride Armbands can be purchased for $35 (Sunday-Thursday) or $40 (Fridays & Saturdays), and are available for use all day on the day of purchase at the fair! The Unlimited Ride Armbands are available on the Midway from the ticket booths during specified times during the fair. See ticket booths for details. Parking is free at the Coweta County Fairgrounds.

The Kiwanis Coweta County Fair is the signature project of the Kiwanis Club of Newnan and has operated the Fair for 74 years. The Fair also provides other youth dedicated organizations an opportunity to earn money to help fund their charities such as the White Oak Golden K Kiwanis Club, the Coweta County Kiwanis Club, the Coweta County 4-H Club, and the Coweta County Boy Scouts. For more information about this year’s Fair, call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.

The Mega Pass gives you an unlimited ride armband to be used once any day during the fair from September 14-24, 2023. You receive admission to the fair and an unlimited ride armband for only $35. Save $15 on Fridays and Saturdays. Save $10 on Sundays-Thursdays. Purchase your Mega Passes online at cowetacountyfair.net before midnight, September 13th.

Unlimited Ride Armbands can be purchased for $35 (Sunday-Thursday) or $40 (Fridays & Saturdays), and are available for use all day the day of purchase at the fair! The unlimited ride armbands are available on the Midway from the ticket booths during specified times during the fair. See ticket booths for details.

Mega Passes are also available at the following Newnan locations through Wednesday, September 13 at 5 p.m. …

• Arnall Grocery-32 E. Washington St.

• Coweta County Extension/4-H-255 Pine Rd.

• Keith Ross Insurance Agency, 41 Farmer St. #103

275 Pine Road, Newnan • cowetacountyfair.net

Sunrise on the Square Road Race is set for September 2

From Special Reports

The Sunrise on the Square Road Race is a local favorite which has been held annually in downtown Newnan for over 46 years.

The race returns the Saturday before Labor Day at 8 a.m. Main Street Newnan serves as the event’s host in partnership to benefit the Newnan-Coweta Boys & Girls Club.

Registration for this year’s event is now open. The 5K 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.

The race features a 5K USATF certified course (chipped timing), where runners will enjoy the diversity of terrain, including: long flat stretches, downhill, and uphill sections. The Sunrise on the Square Labor Day Road race welcomes both runners and walkers of all skill levels.

Event details and schedule – Saturday, Sept. 2

6:30 a.m. … On-site registration / check-in for registered runners and walkers

7:30 a.m. … Check-in & on-site registration ends

8 a.m. … 5K starts

To register online, visit: https://www.active.com/newnan-ga/running/distance-running-races/46th-annual-sunrise-on-the-square5k-2023.

Runners who register after August 11 are not guaranteed a race tee shirt. Runners may pick up their race day packets in advance on Thursday, August 31 from 2-6 p.m. and Friday, September 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dragonfly Running Company, located at 10 LaGrange Street in downtown Newnan. Runners may also pick up their race day packets before the event begins on Saturday.

Real Es tate Weekly

Jess Barron

How Is The Local Real Estate Market?

The local real estate market is cooling off. Properties are still being listed and sold, but the activity and sales numbers have dropped dramatically. I have noticed the decline in showing activity with new listings this summer. We are not seeing the amount of showings that we saw earlier in the year and the years preceding that.

In fact, the number of sales in Coweta County, from June 2022 to June 2023, were down over 18 percent per Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS). A seasonal and summer lull in real estate is common as people often go on vacations but the lull seems more pronounced this summer.

Listing inventory is still a problem as well. There are not many options for buyers as they go look for a home. A low supply of listings has kept real estate prices steady even though buyer demand has tailed off. New listings were down over 20 percent, from June 2022 to June 2023 per GAMLS. At the time that I am writing this, there are only 416 homes for sale in Coweta County per GAMLS. The averages sales price of a home was basically flat, year-over-year, in Coweta. The average sales price for June 2023, in Coweta County, was $453,304 per GAMLS.

High interest rates are keeping many potential buyers from purchasing homes. Depending on income, debt and credit scores, mortgage rates are anywhere from six to seven and a half percent right now. The days of two and three percent rates, from two to three years ago, are long gone. Another factor is a low consumer confidence. Many people feel the economy is in a poor or “shaky” state and are delaying making large purchase such as a home. The consumer confidence survey showed that only 21.9% of consumers felt that business conditions were “good” This was down from 23.4% the previous month.

What does all this mean for our market here? The market is certainly cooling off from arguably the greatest seller’s market of all time. I would say that the market is actually in a healthier state now. Buyers have a much better chance, with less competition, of securing a property than they did just a year or two ago. While mortgage rates are high, they are still historically moderate compared to when rates were in the teens and near 20 percent just a few decades ago. Coweta is still a nice and desirable place to live with a low cost of living and access to many great amenities. The local real estate market will continue to turn, it just not may be the speed we all grew accustomed to the last couple of years.

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

Notes from Perry Street

“The Baby” is off to college.

It is hard to wrap our heads around the fact our youngest is leaving the nest. I’m sure many of you know what I’m talking about.

We tried to quit calling the youngest “The Baby,” but he was always good about it. Not only is he heading off to college this August, he’s also celebrating his 20th birthday. Time goes by so fast. I remember a particular day when I went to pick up “The Baby” and I couldn’t lift him anymore. He had grown up. I cried that day and knew we had stepped into a new season of life. We had entered these new seasons before - I remember the last time I nursed him and knew that was the last baby I would have. I cried that day too as I stepped into that season of life.

I was now a full-time mom and wife. My counseling and Life Coaching career would go on hold for many years. That is often what moms do. I was known as Levi’s, Seth’s, and Caleb’s mom. Life was about show and tell, school parties, campfires, reading to their class and carpool lines and becoming Boy Scouts. It was learning to love bugs, dirt, snakes, camping and just doing life with lots of boy hugs! We love the Three SONS of Thunder. Each son has their own unique style, personality and vibe. “The Baby” is known by everyone, including adults, as an “Old Soul.” He is also Master Shifu, who dispels his “wise words” at just the right moment. He is generous beyond measure and is a master storyteller.

Even though I was in mom mode “The Baby” often reminded me of some of my past successes and would literally say “Mom … don’t forget you got a Master’s degree and raised $500,000 dollars for the hospital.” He saw the best in everyone, and was quick to point out my best, something we as women and moms can forget about.

Winters taught all the SONS key lessons he learned and wanted to make sure they followed: Your word is your bond; honor your mother and marry someone like her; friends are not about quantity, but quality. Honor God. “Fear” no man but one - a Jewish carpenter from centuries ago. He taught them all how to cook. The Baby, okay, enough with that, let’s move on to Levi. He and Winters share a special passion for creating unforgettable recipes. Levi has his own chef knives and is known for waking up in the middle of the night to make his famous “no-knead bread.” We give his salsa, well it was mine at first but he perfected it, as Christmas gifts. He and Winters can spend hours watching cooking shows into the wee hours.

I prayed this day would come but I am not sure John Winters did. I believe he hoped the two of them would just freeze in time. Cooking and continuing to run our companies with us. Since 9th grade, Levi has done work-based learning. He would walk from Newnan High School after classes to work for Winters Media & Publishing. He and Winters spent almost every day together after school.

The youngest helped our team make Winters Media, The Paper and The Weekly what it is today. He wrote checks, balanced accounts, was our photographer at special events, designed our logos and helped deliver our publications. I have a feeling Winters will be texting Levi new recipes to try … and getting him to at least try journalism school.

I will end with what I told the two other SONS of Thunder as they left for college, “Fly my precious SON … you are ready to fly.”

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Back-to-School Tips To Help Coweta County Students Excel

School is back in session, and it’s the perfect time for parents to get involved and take steps to ensure this school year will be successful.

Nora Ann Wood, a retired high school counselor from Central Educational Center (CEC) in the Coweta County School System, offers some tips to help parents and students have a great school year.

“You want your child to be successful, enjoy school as much as possible and have a good day,” Wood said.

Tips for Success

1. Find your child’s school supply list. Parents can look on the website for their child’s school to find the list of items they are required to purchase this year.

2. Search for deals or get freebies. Look for sales on back-to-school items, such as clothing, backpacks and school supplies. If your budget is tight, attend school supply giveaways hosted by local churches and nonprofit organizations, including One Roof Ecumenical Alliance Outreach and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The Salvation Army can also help families in need with food and clothing.

3. Attend open houses and meetings with teachers. Before the first day of school, parents should attend the open house at their child’s school so they can get to know the teachers, counselors and other administrators. It’s recommended to bring the child to the open house. If parents can’t attend because of work or other responsibilities, they should try to find a relative or friend who can go in their place. Throughout the school year, it’s important for parents to set up appointments with teachers and attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences.

4. Build relationships with teachers, school staff and administrators. After the school year begins, parents should stay in contact with their child’s teachers and counselors to build relationships with them. This will make it easier for

parents to have open communication about their student’s progress.

5. Use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Parents should regularly visit the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check their child’s grades and track their progress.

6. Get updates from Coweta County School System (CCS)-TV News. To find out highlights and updates from Coweta County schools, tune in to CCS-TV News, which can be accessed through the Coweta County School System’s website.

7. Get involved in the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). When possible, parents should join the PTO at their child’s school to get involved with supporting the school’s teachers and educational experience.

8. Be active in your child’s education. It’s important for parents to ask children about their day, which can often be done effectively while riding in the car. Ask open ended questions, such as “Tell me what you did in school today” or “Show me the work you brought home.” Let younger children know that you’re looking in their backpack for homework or notes from their teacher. This shows students that their parents are interested in what they’re doing.

9. Take advantage of after-school programs. After-school programs are a great option for elementary school students. These programs allow students to play with other kids in a safe environment and get help with their homework.

10. Get help with classes early. If your child is having trouble with a certain class or subject, seek assistance when they first start having issues. Reach

out to your child’s teacher or counselor for advice on tutoring options or resources before the problem gets too far along. Many teachers are willing to tutor students before or after school.

11. Explore future career paths. Take advantage of technical classes at CEC and work-based programs that enable students to acquire skills in a variety of fields, such as automotive, cosmetology or aviation, or gain work experience in an industry they’re considering for a future career. Students can discover what they enjoy doing and better understand what certain jobs are really like. Also, parents should get involved in the class registration process so they can know what courses are offered.

12. Consider dual enrollment and AP classes. With dual enrollment, high school students can take college courses at local universities, including West Georgia Technical College, University of West Georgia and Clayton State College, free of charge. Students can earn college credit and get some of their college education paid for, allowing them to eliminate some future college debt. In addition, students can take Advanced Placement (AP) classes (college level courses operated by the College Board) and then take the AP exam to qualify for college credit.

Back-to-School Health Checklist

Your child’s health is also a priority during the back-to-school season. The state of Georgia requires that all children attending public and private schools, including day care, Head Start, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten through 12th grade, receive immunizations for these vaccine-preventable diseases: diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Hib, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, tetanus, varicella (chickenpox), polio, pneumococcal, and meningococcal disease, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s District 4 Public Health’s website.

When enrolling in a Georgia school for the first time, students must have these documents on file:

• Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231)

• Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening (Form 3300)

• Certified Birth Certificate

The District 4 county health departments, which includes Coweta County, offer quality, low-cost vaccines. Health department staff will complete the forms that are required by schools. Appointments are required. To make an appointment, folks can call 800-847-4262.

The Coweta County Health Department is at 70 Hospital Road in Newnan. For questions not related to scheduling an appointment, call 770-254-7400.

Bring a copy of the child’s immunization record to the appointment. If parents or guardians don’t have a copy of the child’s record and past immunizations were provided in Georgia, the health department should be able to access the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS).

Seventh grade immunization requirements: Rising seventh grade students, or students entering a Georgia school for the first time in grades eight to 12, must have received one dose of the Tdap vaccine and one dose of meningococcal vaccine.

Eleventh grade immunization requirements: Effective July 1, 2021, children 16 and older who are entering the 11th grade must have received one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), unless their initial dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday.

Immunization and Screening Fees: Children without health insurance are eligible to receive a discounted rate. Most insurance plans or Medicaid cover immunizations and vision, hearing and dental screenings. County health departments accept a range of insurance plans. Payments can be made by cash, Mastercard or Visa.

For more information about the immunization schedules for children from birth to 6 years old and 7 to 18 years old, visit: https://www.district4health. org/services/child-health/immunizations-andschool-requirements/.

The Recipe

Weekly Kitchen with Angela

Nutty Crackers an Easy, Tasty Treat

Years ago, I was assigned to interview a local woman who had written a book about depression. Frankly, I wasn’t looking forward to it. What could be drearier than talking to some sad person, right? Imagine my surprise when the beautiful Martha Maughon greeted me with a smile on her face and a friend by her side. An afternoon of delightful conversation ensued as we talked about her helpful book, Why Am I Crying?

(This was when I first learned that depression isn’t always visible on the outside, and I was young and had a lot to learn about life, so please give me some grace here.)

Aside from all that I learned that memorable afternoon, I also remember how Martha and her lovely friend were raving over some “crazy” new recipe they had just discovered. Basically, you covered saltines with melted butter and brown sugar, baked them, then topped them with chocolate chips and allowed the chocolate to melt before covering them with pecans. The result was a toffee-like confection that became quite the rage for a while, and I was happy to rediscover that old faithful recipe a few years ago.

Martha is in heaven now, and I’ve never forgotten how she helped educate others about depression—and how she educated me about making cookies with saltines!

When I was going through one of my antique-store recipe boxes the other day, I found a handwritten cracker recipe that sounded like a kissing cousin of the one Martha made. The anonymous scribe titled her recipe “Nutty Crax,” which sounds kind of like an illicit drug, so let’s just call them “Nutty Crackers” instead.

Surprisingly, these easy crackers turned out so delicious that I enjoyed them every bit as much as the toffee crackers. Since I’m starting to think about which treats I want to make for the holidays this year, I quickly realized these yummy crackers should be included. They’re simple to make, they require only a few ingredients, and they come in small portions that are perfect for sharing on cookies plates or in baskets. I hope you’ll give them a try!

Nutty Crackers

o 42 Club Crackers

o 1 stick butter

o 1/2 cup granulated sugar

o 1 teaspoon vanilla

o 1 cup slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Arrange crackers in rows on pan.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then add the sugar and bring to a boil. Stir mixture constantly for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, immediately add vanilla, and pour the still-hot mixture evenly over the crackers. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top (and I patted them down lightly to help them adhere to the crackers). Bake for 10-12 minutes, remove pan from oven, and use a knife to slightly separate the crackers before they set. Let cool and enjoy! (You probably won’t have many leftovers, but if you do, store them in an airtight container.)

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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Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-quality Cardiovascular Care

Piedmont has received 15 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.

Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline put the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in both programs, Piedmont qualified for the awards by demonstrating how the organization has committed to improving quality care.

Piedmont Newnan was awarded: Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

Local Junior Volunteers Complete Summer Program

“Piedmont is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes and we continue to make improvements in our Neurosciences Line in Atlanta to make it one of the top programs in the country,” William Blincoe, M.D., Chief of Staff of Piedmont’s Physician Enterprise. “The Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in Georgia experience longer, healthier lives.”

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness

Month and Piedmont is joining in the celebration of this year’s theme, This is Our Why. Piedmont is dedicated to ensuring every family that chooses breastfeeding receives resources as we support, promote and protect breastfeeding to ensure their success.

“We are well aware of the benefits of breastfeeding for babies and mothers,” said Lewis Jackson, M.D., Piedmont’s regional medical director for pediatrics and a practicing pediatrician with Piedmont Physicians Group. “Studies show breastfeeding protects babies from various diseases and conditions such as ear infections, asthma, and obesity. For mothers, breastfeeding may lower the risk of certain cancers, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and reduces the risk of developing heart disease later in life.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 60 percent of mothers stop breastfeeding earlier than they intended due to an absence of ongoing support. Piedmont’s physicians and dedicated lactation specialists strive to ensure mothers receive education, resources, and support throughout the baby’s first years.

Piedmont Newnan offers Breastfeeding Basics classes free of charge for expecting parents in the community, as well as inpatient

and outpatient lactation support by on-staff certified lactation consultants. Our experienced pediatricians also work with families on an individualized plan that works best for mom and baby post-delivery.

“Each family’s breastfeeding experience is unique, which can present different needs and/ or challenges,” said Dr. Jackson. “Establishing a plan together, we find the techniques that work best for each family to provide the most benefit to babies and moms.”

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about six months. Breastfeeding, along with complimentary foods should continue for the next six months and for as long as both mom and baby desire.

Online resources can also provide information on the benefits of breastfeeding. The United States Breastfeeding Committee, www. usbreastfeeding.org, has resources dedicated to key facts about breastfeeding. Additional resources can be found from the American Academy of Pediatrics, www.aap.org, and the CDC, www.cdc.gov

For information on maternity services at Piedmont or to find a physician for your child or family, visit piedmont.org

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Piedmont Newnan Hospital would like to thank this year’s Junior Volunteers that just completed their summer program at the hospital. The program is not an internship, but rather a volunteer opportunity for rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade students from Coweta County, as well as the children and grandchildren of Piedmont Newnan employees and volunteers.

“The Junior Volunteer program is a service to Piedmont Newnan and provides an opportunity for students to gain exposure to a hospital environment while contributing to their community,” said Jeannie Johns, Volunteer Services Specialist at Piedmont Newnan.

Junior volunteers serve in various departments throughout the hospital, including inpatient floors, the Emergency Department, Supply Chain, the Mother/Baby unit, Engineering, Respiratory, Imaging, Cardiac, Dietary, Patient Access, EVS, and Rehab Services. Junior volunteers receive a free lunch and also build relationships through their experience.

“Our program has so much to offer students that are looking for a career path in the medical field,” said Jeannie Johns. “They donate their time over the summer and bring so much joy to our patients and staff. Students also have an opportunity to learn firsthand about different roles within the hospital and it helps them navigate career paths and college choices. It

truly is an awesome program for students and I love watching them grow and learn from it.”

Piedmont Newnan started the Junior Volunteer program to give students in the community an opportunity to explore a career in healthcare.

“While volunteering with us, students may see themselves entering the healthcare field, or they may learn that it is not their calling,” said Johns. “It is good to have new experiences, learn what you are passionate about, and start making plans concerning your career path. In short, this is a growing experience.”

Students that participate in the program commit to volunteering a minimum of four hours a week throughout the summer program, which is offered in June and July each year.

If you have questions about volunteer opportunities at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, please contact Piedmont Newnan Volunteer Services at PNH.Auxilliary@piedmont.org. The applications for next year will be available in December, and can be picked up at the hospital’s front desk or by emailing Volunteer Services. The program is limited to a certain number of participants each year and students who are accepted must be able to attend a two-hour orientation the first week of June.

Save the Date for Piedmont Newnan Soiree – Friday, November 17 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Newnan Centre, benefitting Piedmont Newnan Oncology Services. For more information on sponsorships and tickets, visit give.piedmont.org/newnansoiree

Piedmont’s Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program is designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than one year of hospital experience, to gain valuable nursing experience in the field.

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Ask your County Agent

Stephanie R. Butcher County Coordinator Agricultural & Natural Resources Agent UGA Extension – Coweta County

A. If they are flying around your lawn and are about 1 ½” to 2” long, then you are probably seeing cicada killers. We see them in July and August every year, but some years we see more than others. This is one of those years. We have had many calls about them.

Cicada killers can be intimidating because they are the largest wasp in Georgia, but they are not something that we have to worry about. Cicadas, on the other hand, should be very afraid. Cicada killer wasp adults feed on nectar but use paralyzed cicadas to feed their young.

Female cicada killers are hard to provoke to sting. The female uses her stinger to paralyze her prey (cicadas) rather than in self-defense. The female’s attention is focused on providing food for her babies, so she poses little threat to humans.

Cicada killers prefer to nest in sandy open sunlit areas. As the female digs, she kicks out soil that forms a semicircle around the burrow opening. She burrows six to ten inches into the ground, prepares a chamber, catches a cicada to fill the chamber, lays an egg on the cicada, and seals the chamber. She may do this over a dozen times in one burrow.

When a female finds a cicada, she paralyzes it with her stinger, straddles it, and attempts to fly with it to her burrow. Because the cicada typically weighs more than she does, these flights are usually hops, with more dragging than gliding.

The egg hatches in a few days and the larva feeds on the paralyzed cicada until nothing is left but a shell. Then the wasp larva pupates within the burrow, remaining there until the next spring.

Males cannot sting; their only defense is intimidation. They patrol the nesting area, trying to divert attention away from the female, allowing her to fill her nest with cicadas. Meanwhile the male is using threatening tactics to distract potential predators. He may even dive bomb perceived threats. Since the males do not have stingers, they are completely harmless. They must rely on bluff, bluster, and bravado to protect their families.

Because cicada egg laying can be damaging to trees and shrubs, cicada killer wasps are very beneficial, providing free biological control. However, homeowners who do not want these wasps around can modify their lawn to be unappealing. A thick healthy turf with no bare spots will exclude cicada killer wasps. If turf is thin in nesting areas, identify turf problems that make the turf weak and correct them.

Cicada killer wasps are active for only a few weeks and are usually gone by mid-August in most of Georgia. For more information about cicada killers, contact the Coweta County Extension office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu and ask for the publication, “Herbs in Southern Gardens”.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. ■

The older I get, the more I let things irritate me.  I seem to – more often than not – lose perspective and allow a small thing mess up my entire day … or week.

If you watch the news or just scroll through Facebook, I think you will agree that many of us have lost perspective.  We let small things and/or maybe not-so-small things, dictate too much of our life, our thoughts and our enjoyment.

I recently got a lesson on perspective from my five-year-old grandson.  He loves his cousins who live in Baton Rouge, family vacations and anything to do with water.  So, you can imagine a five-yearold’s excitement when the day finally came to begin our trip to join his cousins at the beach for our family vacation.

He is a great traveler, but this five-hour trip was long.  Excitement and anticipation were at an alltime high.  Somehow, we managed to reach our destination within five minutes of his cousins.  We get to the condo, unload, somewhat unpack, and get dressed ready to hit the water.

That’s when it happened.  Less than one hour from arrival, my grandson’s finger had been slammed in between two massive sliding glass doors.  For loss of a better term, his finger exploded.

We took him to the local emergency room.  They were wonderful with him.  His finger was broken, cut, the nail bed had been severed and his bone exposed.  They tried as best they could to get him comfortable from the pain and finally had to sedate him so they could surgically remove the nail bed.

We were then told that we were going to have to go to the Mobile (Ala.) Woman’s and Children’s Hospital. There, a pediatric orthopedic doctor could determine if the removed nail bed could be reattached or if they would need to make a new nail bed.

It took us an hour to arrive in Mobile, nail bed in hand. They rushed us back, referring to us as the “transplant” and they took the container holding the nail bed from me.  Once again, the ER staff was phenomenal, but it took a while for them to get control of the pain that my grandson was

with BETH DOW, Geriatric Care Manager

experiencing.  At one time he had three nurses holding him down as two ortho doctors were working on his finger. Luckily, shortly after this the drugs kicked in, he was no longer feeling the pain.   Fast forward and we are back in the condo. Naps had been taken, he had missed water time with his cousins, and he very much wanted to play in the water.  We wrapped his hand in 3 plastic bags and tape and we head to the pool hoping to get to play a little.

As we are walking to the pool area, my grandson exclaims, “This is the best day of my life!”  And boom!  There is it.  Perspective.  This amazing child had just had the worst, most painful 24 hours of his short life.  But none of that mattered.  He was going to get to play in the water and be with his cousins.  And THAT is what mattered.

We sometimes forget what matters. I know I do.  Our family vacation was altered and my grandson did not get the kind of water time he wanted, but we were still able to have fun. And if you ask my grandson, he will tell you that it was a great vacation.   Yes, something awful happened but that did not change his attitude or outlook on life.  Bad things happen, really bad things, but life moves on.  And life can bring lots of good, even after the bad. I learned a lot from my grandson that day.  I am trying to remember his attitude and perspective as I go through each day forward. I hope after hearing his story, you can, too.

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  bdow@ homehelpershomecare.com.

Q. There are huge hornets in my yard, but I cannot find a nest. What can I use to kill them?

Photo Credit 1: Cicada killer – Ronald F. Billings, Texas Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Photo Credit 2: Cicada Killer - Jessica Louque, Smithers Viscient, Bugwood.org

HOURS: Tues.-Sat., 1-3 pm or By Appointment

FRANK BARRON

Associate Broker 770-231-9535

FrankB@LindseysRealtors.com

“Serving All of Newnan and Coweta County Since 1948”

1948-2023

www.LindseysRealtors.com

14 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263

MLS #10148023

CHOICE 10.13 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL (C2) ON HWY 74 (SENOIA ROAD)! Adjoins Georgia World of Beverages. 579 ft of frontage on Highway 74, and additional 385 ft +/- of frontage on Landrum Road. $3,500,000. Frank/Jess.

MLS #10120310

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. Frank / Chip.

JESS BARRON, GRI

Associate Broker 678-857-9350

JessB@LindseysRealtors.com

• 770-253-6990

MLS #10178434 WELL BUILT 4-SIDED BRICK RANCH ON QUIET CUL-DE-SAC with new roof, central heat & a/c, and paved carport. Formal Dining room. Spacious family room/den. 3 BR/2 BA. Handsome updated kitchen with granite countertops, newer cabinets, stove, dishwasher & refrigerator. Storage building. See today!

$269,900 FRANK

1948 2023

Serving All Your Real Estate Needs Since 1948.

MLS #10182687

UNDER CONTRACT

DELIGHTFUL 4-SIDED BRICK RANCH ON ROSCOE ROAD has Living Room w/fireplace, Formal Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, updated Kitchen! Hardwood floors. Master bedroom has access to spacious, fantastic covered deck overlooking fenced backyard with KOI pond with waterfall, garden area, patio, workshop, greenhouse, man cave and storage rooms - ideal for hobbies and entertaining. OCHOSA Home Warranty provided by Sellers. See to appreciate at $349,900! Frank/Jess.

MLS #10179829

MLS #10101800

BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS BRICK HOME w/ hardwood floors, high ceilings on full, finished basement. 4 BR, 4 ½ BA. LR with fireplace opens to screened 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. $730,000. Jess/Frank.

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME & ADJACENT LOT! Easy access to bypass/Hwy 34, Ashley Park, I-85 & downtown Newnan. Completely renovated kitchen w/new flooring, cabinets, c-tops, bkspl & SS appl. Lg GR w/vaulted ceiling. Spacious primary bedroom w/renovated bath. Lg secondary br’s. Screen porch, Deck. Spacious backyard & add’l lot! A must see! $359,900 Jess.

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LOTS/LAND

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.

Call for more informaton on these and other available lots / land and commercial listings.

LOTS/LAND

3 WOODED VACANT LOTS in West Coweta in Ashley Woods. Easy access to Newnan, Franklin, or Carrollton. $29,900 per lot. Frank/Jess

LOTS/LAND

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.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN DOWNTOWN MORELAND to purchase two lots and historic home. Frontage on Main Street and College Street. The property is sold 'as is' with no repairs, warranties or guarantees made by seller. House is in need of repairs. Enter at your own risk. $79,500. Frank/Jess

UNDER CONTRACT

MLS #10169807

APPROXIMATELY 43.597 ACRES OPEN AND WOODED. 4 HOUSES ON PROPERTY. Approximately 2-acre pond. Frontage on Hwy 75 and Landrum Road in Fairburn. See to appreciate by appointment only $6,000,000. Jess /Frank.

LOTS/LAND

2.86 ACRES on BETHLEHEM ROAD NEAR MORELAND. Mostly wooded with mature hardwoods. Good building site. Soil test already done. See to appreciate. $68,000. Frank. COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

RESIDENTIAL LOT ON BERRY AVENUE IN TOWN. All utilities available. $29,900 Frank.

SOLD! SOLD!

AMLAJACK 255.5+/- ACRES WITH HALF MILE FRONTAGE ON I-85 between 2 industrial parks. $17,890,600. Frank.

FOR LEASE – 3,200 s/f upstairs office space - $750 per month (Owner/Agent) Frank. UNDER CONTRACT

LEASED

MLS #10183581

MLS #10192667

MLS #10180013

RESIDENTIAL LOTS IN MANCHESTER, GA! Manchester city water, sewer & electricity available. Schools nearby! Walk to downtown Manchester. Chestnut Glen Subdivision. $3,270,000. Frank/Jess

6.7 ACRES ZONES GENERAL COMMERCIAL, HWY 29 NORTH OF NEWNAN! Convenient to HWY 34 Bypass and downtown Newnan. Great opportunity for many potential uses. New Price $499,900. Frank/Chip.

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.

MLS #10184718

SPORTS CALENDAR

n HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

THIS WEEK – FRIDAY, AUG. 25

Central Christian (0-0) at Vidalia Heritage, 7:30 p.m.

East Coweta (1-0) at Newnan (0-1), 8 p.m.

Heritage School (0-0) at Chambers Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Northgate (1-0) at Starr’s Mill, 7:30 p.m.

Fellowship Christian at Trinity Christian (0-1), 7:30 p.m.

LAST WEEK – AUG. 18-19

Woodward Academy 45, Trinity Christian 8

East Coweta 28, Starr’s Mill 21 (1)

Northgate 31, Whitewater 18 (1)

Sandy Creek 44, Newnan 24 (1)

(1) Coweta-Fayette Kickoff Classic at Newnan HS

n COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON TV

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

Navy vs. Notre Dame (Dublin, Ireland), 2:30 pm – NBC

UTEP at Jacksonville State, 5:30 pm – CBS SN

Massachusetts at New Mexico State, 7 pm – ESPN

Ohio at San Diego State, 7 pm – FS1

Hawaii at Vanderbilt, 7:30 pm – SEC Network

San Jose State at Southern Cal, 8 pm – Pac 12 Network

Florida International at Louisiana Tech, 9 pm – CBS SN

n PRO SPORTS ON TV

MLB – ATLANTA BRAVES (80-43)

Aug. 23, Wed. – New York Mets, 7:20 pm – BSS

Aug. 25, Fri. – at San Francisco Giants, 10:15 pm – BSSE

Aug. 26, Sat. – at San Francisco Giants, 4:05 pm –BSSE, FS1

Aug. 27, Sun. – at San Francisco Giants, 7:10 pm – ESPN

Aug. 28, Mon. – at Colorado Rockies, 8:40 pm – BSS

Aug. 29, Tues. – at Colorado Rockies, 8:40 pm – BSS

MLS – ATLANTA UNITED (10-7-8)

Aug. 26, Sat. – Nashville SC, 7:30 pm – Apple TV (free)

All Home Games Played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

WNBA – ATLANTA DREAM (16-16)

Aug. 25, Fri. – Los Angeles Sparks, 8 pm – ION TV

Aug. 27, Sun. – at Indiana Fever, 4 pm – NBA TV / BSS

Aug. 29, Tues. – Phoenix Mercury, 7 pm – BSSE / CBSSN

All Home Games played at Gateway Center Arena

NFL – ATLANTA FALCONS (1-0-1** Preseason)

Aug. 24, Thurs. – Pittsburgh Steelers**, 7:30 pm – FOX 5

All Home Games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

BSS – Bally Sports South / BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast

OUTDOORS INFO

n HUNTING SEASON DATES – COWETA

Aug. 15 – Feb. 29 – Squirrel, Opossum & Raccoon

Aug. 15 – March 15 – Falconry (Squirrel)

Hunting & Fishing License Info: Call 1-800-366-2661

Visit https://georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes

n LAKE LEVELS

Jackson Lake – Aug. 20 ... 528.60 ft. (Full 528 ft.)

Lake Allatoona – Aug. 20 ... 839.44 ft (Full 840 ft.)

Lake Harding – Aug. 20 ... 520.36 ft. (Full 520 ft.)

Lake Lanier – Aug. 20 ... 1,068.09 ft (Full 1,071 ft.)

Lake Logan Martin, Ala. – Aug. 20 ... 464.85 ft. (465 ft.)

Lake Martin, Ala. – Aug. 20 ... 490.33 ft. (Full 491 ft.)

Lake Wedowee, Ala. – Aug. 20... 792.96 ft. (Full 793.0 ft.)

West Point Lake – Aug. 20... 633.78 ft. (Full 635 ft.)

n SUNRISE / SUNSET

Wednesday, Aug. 23 – Rise 7:07 am; Set 8:15 pm

Thursday, Aug. 24 – Rise 7:08 am; Set 8:14 pm

Friday, Aug. 25 – Rise 7:08 am; Set 8:12 pm

Saturday, Aug. 26 – Rise 7:09 am; Set 8:11 pm

Sunday, Aug. 27 – Rise 7:10 am; Set 8:10 pm

Monday, Aug. 28 – Rise 7:10 am; Set 8:09 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 29 – Rise 7:11 am; Set 8:07 pm

Zen Monkey’s News and Musings …

Mick Jagger, lead singer for The Rolling Stones, just celebrated his 80th birthday. The Stones performed as recently as last year.

State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently hosted the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra at the Georgia State Capitol. This trip marks the Scottish orchestra’s fourth visit to Georgia since the signing of its sister city/sister county agreement with Newnan and Coweta County.

Monty Python’s Life of Brian was marketed in Sweden as “so funny it was banned in Norway.”

There’s a new motorcycle gang taking to the streets in Newnan and Coweta County. The Stilettos on Steel, LLC organization is a female-owned business that provides membership and networking services to female motorcycle riders across the United States. The mission of the organization is to help women who dream of riding to take the next step in becoming a motorcycle rider. The recently formed Newnan chapter “Newnan - The City of Homes - held their first event at Bigfoot Cycles. For more information, please reach out to the Newnan Chapter Regional Coordinator Ginger Queener at stilettosnewnan@gmail.com

In Finland they have ‘National Sleepy Head day’, where the last person in a family to wake up is thrown into a lake or the sea by the rest of the family.

COWETA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

• The Conference Center has 7,000 sq.ft. of event space, as well as a full-service kitchen for catered events. The center can seat up to 400 people.

• Open year-round the complex hosts events on a daily basis, from weddings and receptions to family reunions, birthday parties & corporate events.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept. 14-24 – Kiwanis Coweta Co. Fair

Oct. 5 – Public Safety Appreciation Lunch

Oct. 14 – Coweta MGEV Fall Plant Sale

Oct. 21 – NPD Car Show

Nov. 3-4 – NCAA Christmas Market

Nov. 11 – ADK Christmas

Nov. 29-30 – Seniors Christmas Luncheons

For information on booking any part of the facility call 770-254-2685 or go to coweta.ga.us & click on Fairgrounds.

There are now 23 international companies making their home here in Coweta, which is quickly becoming a hub for global industry. Countries represented in Coweta include: Japan, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, England, Netherlands, France, Taiwan, Ireland, Norway, Canada, Austria, China, Israel and Italy.

Goats are immune to poison oak/ivy and are used to control the growth of the toxic plants by grazing. Even better, the toxicants don’t pass through their milk.

MGEV Fall Plant Sale

Join Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers on Saturday, October 14, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until all plants are sold) for the annual Coweta County MGEV Fall Plant Sale.

This sale focuses on perennials, shrubs, and trees that should be planted in the fall.

Bring wagons and boxes for ease of shopping.

Greenhouse, Behind Extension Office 255 Pine Road, Newnan, GA

Pilliard Dickle's 1 1/2 Man Show returns to Newnan's Train Depot August 31

The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society is bringing one of Newnan’s most imaginative performers to the Historic Train Depot for one night only.

Pilliard Dickle will reprise his 1 1/2 Man Show on August 31 at 7 p.m.

Dickle serves up an out-of-the-envelope selection of original songs that weave stories of everything from nuns with guns to killer bees to a dog who’s running for mayor. Plus he’ll debut newly-written material, never before heard except in his living room where he’s tried it out for the cat.

“The cat gives it good reviews,” he says.

Pilliard Dickle’s real name is Joe Chandler, but he’s best known by his pen name as the creator of The Land of Calendaria, a series of innovative poster calendars Associated Press calls “a yearlong trip through a cartoon fantasy land.” Being a calendar artist, time is Pilliard Dickle’s stock in trade, so it stands to reason that his musical partner would be himself from the past.

“I’ve always wished I had another musician to collaborate with,” he says.

“So one day I grabbed a tape recorder and sat down at my kitchen table with a spoon, a coffee cup and an eggbeater for a little light percussion, and my 1 1/2 man band was born.”

The only problem is, the half man on the tape recorder gets the idea that he’s the real Pilliard Dickle and ends up trying to take over the whole show.

The Pilliard Dickle 1 1/2 Man Show benefits The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society and promises to be a fun way to bid farewell to summer. And if not, no worries—the show is "guaranteed not the worst show you’ve ever seen or 20% of your money back."

Tickets are available at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum or online at Eventbrite.com, or on Pilliard Dickle’s website ExploreTheFuture.com

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FOR SALE

CLEAN WHEAT STRAW AND MULCH HAY. $3.50 per bale. Frank Barron 770.231.9535.

BUY • SALE • TRADE

BUY-SELL-TRADE – We buy Coins, Gold, Silver, Jewelry, Currency and Coin Collections. Free In-Store Appraisals! Township Coins, 3500 Hwy. 34 East, Sharpsburg, 770-254-2727

WE BUY

“WE BUY HOUSES” Any condition. Cash. Quick closing. Mike 678.409.8600

WE BUY: scrap metal, junk cars, old appliances, stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dish washers & batteries. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR for aluminum, copper, brass. Gentry Recycling 770.253.5770

WE BUY CARS – LKQ PICK YOUR PART buys cars . 7 days a week. For info, call 1.800.962.2277 or visit: www.lkqpickyourpart.com

VEHICLES

T PLATINUM AUTO SALES LLC Very Nice Vehicles for Sale … $10,000, $5,000 and under. * Financing Available * Mike 678.409.8600

LAND / LOTS

3 CHOICE LOTS IN ASHLEY WOODS, County water available. Just $29,900 each. Frank, Lindsey’s, Inc. Realtors – 770.253.6990

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

24+/- ACRES ON POPLAR ROAD AT YEAGER ROAD INTERSECTION. Already zoned C-6 with water and sewer. Ideal for multiuse development. $7,000,000 for all or will consider subdividing front 5 acres for $500,000 per acre and back 19+/- acres for $250,000 per acre Frank/ Chip, Lindseys, Inc. Realtors, 770.253.6990

SERVICES

SEPTIC – Residential, commercial or install or cleaning. Call Mitchell Septic Service at 678-673-4910. No. 1 in the No. 2 Business. $450 for 1,000 gallons; $550 for 1,500 gallons. 24-Hour Emergency Service available.

SHINGLE ROOFS – Metal Roofs, Decks, Siding, Patio Roofs, Barns, Windows and More. Angie’s List 2020 Super Service Award. Call today for a free estimate. Discounts for Military, First Responders, Healthcare, Seniors and Cash. Southern Signature Solutions, 678-850-0431.

HOME IMPROVEMENT We proudly do painting, remodeling, decks, doors, basements, gutters, windows, roofing, columns, flooring, plumbing, kitchens, wood repair, electrical. ALL types of handyman jobs. NO job too small. Successfully over 30 years in business. 770.252.5458 Very reasonable rates.

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING – LKQ PICK YOUR PART in Fayetteville, GA is seeking to fill various positions. To apply, visit lkqpickyourpart.com and select ‘Careers.

NOW HIRING – Smallcakes Cupcakery in Newnan is seeking to hire a Parttime Baker with decorating experience. Immediate opening. Stop by and grab an application today at 113 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan

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

PETS

NEWNAN COWETA HUMANE SOCIETY. Check website for list of animals at local animal control facility and foster care animals. Call 770.253.4694 www.nchsrescue.org

HUD HOMES FOR SALE

For more information call:

The Hunt for the Lost Treasure of Coweta set for Sept. 1-30

From Special Reports

The “Hunt for the Lost Treasure of Coweta” gives everyone the chance to find real gold. This new event, sponsored by the Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance (MCAA), invites treasure hunters of all ages to join this scavenger hunt and to discover the remnants and relics of the past hidden in ‘plain sight ’ throughout Coweta County. While hunters will find cultural riches throughout the search, one treasure hunter will win the Grand Prize at the end of the Hunt which is one Troy Ounce of gold. The value of gold varies; a troy ounce of gold at publication time is valued at $1,924. Other hunters will be awarded additional prizes as well from a treasure chest at the end of the Hunt. The Hunt begins on Friday, September 1 and continues throughout the month.

Treasure hunters will find new clues on MCAA's website: morelandadventure.com and on its Facebook page: Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance. New clues will be released on Fridays, September 1, 8, 15, and 22. The winners will be announced on Saturday, September 30 at a finale event at the Hometown Heritage Museum: A Tribute to Lewis Grizzard (7 Main Street, Moreland) beginning at 11 a.m. Finale festivities include free admission, a chance to see new exhibits at the Moreland museums, light refreshment, and music. The names of all winners will be announced beginning at noon. Winners need not be present to win.

Treasure hunters will search throughout Coweta County for historic architecture, unique structures archeaological sites, nostalgic and quirky places and items, many of which are found in plain sight everyday and we pass often by and miss. Hunters can search individually and in groups. The Hunt is open for all ages.

The Hunt for the Lost Treasure of Coweta is inspired by the work of members of the former Moreland Community Historical Society members, Edward and Helen Wolak who created a guide to the ”Vanished Communities of Coweta County” documenting the early settlements in the area which ultimately became the cities in the county. The guide contains historic maps and loads of interesting details about lost places in Coweta.

Treasure hunters may find this booklet helpful; free copies are available at the Hometown Heritage Museum, Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment and at locations listed on the MCAA website (morelandadventure.com).

Treasure hunters may use books and resources found online, in county libraries, historical societies and they may quiz local history buffs for help deciphering the clues.

Be sure to download the rules and guidelines on the MCAA website: morelandadventure.com/events

For more information: morelandadventure.com/events or 678.492.3161. Follow on Facebook: Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance. The Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to protect, foster, and promote the cultural arts and heritage of the Moreland community and to celebrate the writing of Erskine Caldwell and Lewis Grizzard.

Kathy Bohannon’s Front Porch Stories

When we think of seasons, we often think of the four that span from January until December. The life experiences that change us can be considered “seasons” of life. I’m in a whole new season now, and the road that has led up to this time has been a variety of challenges and successes.

My dad and I had a conflict that began when I was thirteen and continued until my late forties. Thanks to the encouragement from my brother, we eventually worked things out. The season that began at age thirteen helped me to grow extremely independent; earning my own money, relying on myself, and making adult decisions even though I was far too young to make those decisions.

Without a doubt my mom and grandmother were praying for me because I was faced with circumstances that could have altered my life in very negative ways during that time. Instead, it helped shape me to be the adult I am today.

Starting married life in another state without a phone, was another season. I’m sure this one was more difficult for my mom than for me, but it was a season nonetheless. I had to manage a home and also a job for the first time in my life, and it was a good fit.

Having kids was like a season of non-stop spring time and thunderstorms, sometimes all at once. There was nothing to prepare me for the daily responsibilities that suddenly encompassed me and my reason to exist. I had no idea how much love I could have for another human being until I held my child in my arms. Ever since that first moment, I’ve said that I cannot imagine the depth of unconditional love that God has for each of us. As a new mom, I would have died on the spot for either of my children, and God loves us even more than that. He gave His only son for every single one of us.

I cannot comprehend that amount of love.

As I look back, most of the seasons tumble into one another. Somewhere along the way I blinked, and our kids went off to college, got married and had kids of their own. I can’t even count the number of seasons between having babies and becoming a grandparent, because at age 64, they all seem to blend together like bold colors in a beautiful painting.

Though most just blend together, there are seasons that become cornerstones in our lives. The season for my family and I that stopped us in our tracks was the diagnosis of cancer in our 16-monthold grandlittle.

She is almost nine and doing great now, and that season of life will forever take up a lot of space in my heart. I was half of her care team, and I saw God in so many ways during her treatment. It was when I asked God for His will, and let go of the reigns for the first time in my life. I grew more in that season than ever before. I grew in faith. I grew in courage. I grew in acceptance.

I’m thankful for all of the seasons, though some have been harder than others. I don’t know what seasons we will have before all is said and done, but I trust that God knows. He has already shown me how to shelter from the storms, and that’s good enough for me.

Kathy Bohannon is a Christian humorist and inspirational speaker. She can be reached at kathybohan@ yahoo.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:

“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