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Piedmont Newnan Hospital welcomes Coweta's First Baby of New Year From PNH Press Release Lily Abigail, 7 lbs., 3 oz., and 20 inches long, was the first baby of the year born at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.

Proud parents, Cara and Blake Harmon, and big sister Layla (7), welcomed a healthy baby girl at 9:39 p.m. on January 1. This is the couple’s second child, and both girls were delivered at Piedmont Newnan.

“We didn’t expect her arrival until January 2, but she couldn’t wait,” said Harmon. “We are all so happy she’s here, especially her big sister who wants to help with everything.”

Grantville residents, the Harmons both served in the U.S. Navy for four years, before returning home to Georgia in 2015. They met on base in Virginia.

“He was wearing a Georgia hoodie, and we instantly started talking about both being from Georgia, growing up just an hour away from each other, and started dating after that.”

We've lost one of our own "It is with great sadness that the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office shares the news that Deputy Sheriff Eric Minix died in the line of duty in the early hours of Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Following the pursuit of a stolen vehicle which crossed into Alabama, and during the apprehension of the suspect, Eric was struck by a police car and was pronounced dead at an area hospital.

DS Eric Minix was a dedicated Deputy and K9 Officer, but more importantly, he was a friend to everyone who knew him.

Pictured is the family of Coweta’s First Baby of 2024

Eric leaves behind a loving wife and three daughters.

Deputy Eric Minix

While January birthdays are common in their – Lily Abigail Harmon. In the photo are mom, Cara extended family, Lily is the first to be born on New Harmon; dad, Blake Harmon; big sister, Layla Harmon; and baby girl Lily Abigail Harmon.

Year’s Day.

We have lost a good deputy. We have lost a good man. We have lost a good friend."

Sheriff Wood.

“Babies are a constant source of happiness, wonder and joy and our team is fortunate to be a part of witnessing families welcome their newborns into the world and meeting the first babies in Coweta each year,” said Chris Cannon, Clinical Manager, Family Care Center and NICU at Piedmont Newnan. “We are all thrilled to be a part of the Harmon family’s special day and would like to congratulate and wish them a very Happy New Year!”

A gofund me account has been set up to help the family. https://gofund.me/57eec1a7

The Piedmont Newnan gift shop, The Poplar Shop, donated a gift basket to the first baby, presented to the family by the Family Care Center staff in honor of her special delivery. ■

Almost $75,000 raised during Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive The Salvation Army of Newnan has met and exceeded their fundraising goal and raised $74,983.83 during the 2023 Red Kettle Drive!

Over 150 volunteers rang the bell in Coweta County between November 1st and December 23rd for a total of 1111.5 volunteer hours.

The Orchettes, The Continental Societies Inc and NEWETA Organizations of Newnan, GA. held their 2023 Kwanzaa Celebration on December 27 at the Newnan Coweta Chamber. The attendees truly enjoyed the event. Next year Orchettes’ President Mel Kendrick stated “they hope next year more parents and children will attend as we celebrated the African American Families and Heritage that started in 1966.

Don’t let our Heritage die. Embrace our HERITAGE. Lift Every Voice and Sing. See each of you in 2024.”

Harold Joyner, age 90, (right) volunteered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Hobby Lobby from November 8th through the 22nd for a total of 51 hours. He played the guitar and raised over $3,000.

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Rock Eagle 4-H Summer Camp: An Unforgettable Adventure

Bill Hammond – Coweta County 4-H Extension Agent Coweta County, brace yourselves for a summer of a lifetime! Don’t miss an exhilarating 4-H Summer Camp from June 24-28, 2024, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. This camp is exclusively tailored for 4th , 5th, and 6th graders as they immerse themselves in a whirlwind of excitement, education, discovery, and friendship that will last a lifetime!

Rock Eagle is the world’s largest 4-H Center with over 1,500 acres of forests and fields to explore, a 110 acre lake, and 57 comfortable cabins to get much needed rest at the end of an exciting day. Days are filled with fun classes, recreations, games, friends, and so much more!

Picture this: archery bullseyes, the rhythmic paddling of canoes on a lake, learning about fascinating creatures in Herpetology and Entomology classes, exploring the secrets of Lake Ecology, invigorating nature hikes, diving into a cool pool, and conquering new heights on a high ropes obstacle course (for 6th graders only). All these adventures, and more await Coweta County 4th , 5th , and 6th graders at 4-H Summer Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center June 24-28, 2024!

Experiencing 4-H Summer Camp is an unforgettable experience that millions of youth have experienced since it opened in 1952. An entire week of 4-H Camp comes at $450 and covers transportation, meals, a vast array of thrilling activities, and not to mention the experiences and life-long friendships that come from 4-H Summer Camp.

Imagine the look on a child’s face when they return home, bursting with stories of their incredible adventure at Rock Eagle 4-H Center! But space is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens on March 2, 2024, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Coweta County UGA Extension Office located at 255 Pine Rd. The line will be starting early so don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.

Children return home from 4-H Summer Camp with tales of conquering their fears on the high ropes, learning new skills from the archery range, making new friends on the nature hikes and dances, and feeling the rush of the wind as they sail or canoe on the 110-acre Rock Eagle Lake. Summer Camp at Rock Eagle isn’t just a week away from home, it’s an unforgettable experience that blends fun and education in a unique and powerful way.

Other summer camps can be very costly. But 4-H Summer Camp, as an all-inclusive package, is an investment in the personal growth and social development for youth. From enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselors to top-notch facilities, 4-H Summer Camp at Rock Eagle is a safe and enriching environment for youth to explore.

Act quickly though! Spots are limited for the adventure of a lifetime! Mark your calendars for March 2, 2024 for 4-H Summer Camp Registration. Get ready to watch your child’s summer unfold into an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. Don’t miss out – the clock is ticking, and adventure is calling!

For more information, please call 4-H Extension Agent, Bill Hammond, at the Coweta County UGA Extension Office at 770-2542620.

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Teresa Foshee is Artist of the Month From Special Reports The Newnan-Coweta Art Association (NCAA) chose Teresa Foshee as the featured “Artist of the Month” for January. Ms. Foshee’s art will be featured in the entry way of Newnan City Hall until January 31.

Foshee is a photographer, potter, and sculptor.

As a photographer, Foshee is exploring possibilities that lie beyond traditional representational photographs by creating unique abstract designs with her images. She first became interested in the idea of working with multiple images, when she took some pictures of her grandson’s snake and delved into the utilization of negative space. From those images, she created her first two photographic abstracts. That experience largely contributed to her pursuit of combining images using other subject matter such as architectural aspects, parts of old vehicles, and even some elements of nature.

Currently, Foshee has photography on display at Due South Seafood Kitchen – The Loft (Peachtree City), and the Carnegie Library (Newnan), and she has pottery pieces on display at the Newnan Plaza Pharmacy (Newnan Hospital Annex). Her photography, bas relief tiles, and pottery were recently on display at the Peachtree City Library as a solo artist for the NCAA (September/October, 2023), and her pottery was also recently on display at the Carnegie Library (November/December, 2023), and the Franklin Library (September/October, 2023). Her photographs have also been displayed at the Newnan Theatre Company (Black Box Theatre), Southern Arc Dance (Newnan), and Burson ENT (Newnan), and she has had her photography and bas relief tiles on display at the Administration Building, Newnan (Art at the Admin).

Foshee is a member of NCAA. NCAA’s general meetings are held the third Monday of each month (August through May) at the Harriet Alexander Art Center on Hospital Road at 6:30 p.m. An art demonstration is presented each month. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

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Piedmont Why Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives Known as the silent killer due to its lack of symptoms in early stages, lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer, and statistically the most fatal. The American Cancer Society estimates a total of 238,340 newly diagnosed cases in 2023, making it all the more crucial that those at risk receive screening as soon as possible.

“The most effective way to fight lung cancer is to begin treatment early on,” says William Courson, D.O., who specializes in family medicine, at Piedmont Physicians at Premier Medical in Newnan. “But we can’t do so if you aren’t aware you even have it.

Following the guidelines, getting screened if you’re at risk—it’s all about staying on top of your health.”

William Courson, D.O.,

Who is Eligible for a Lung Cancer Screening?

To qualify: • Age 50-77 • Smoking history of 20 pack years (one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years) • Current smoker or stopped in the last 15 years or less • No current pulmonary symptoms, such as worsening cough, coughing up blood, or shortness of breath • No unexplained weight loss So, how does it work? The screening process itself is a straightforward CT scan—no injections or medications are involved. The screening-eligible patient will simply lie still on the table that will slide them through the doughnutshaped scanner, taking only 20 seconds to complete.

Afterward, your physician will then receive your results and follow up with you via phone call to discuss next steps.

In the event that your CT scan comes back with normal results (hooray!), our recommendation is for you to continue annual CT scans so that we can monitor any developments, or ensure you’re actually in the clear. Your nurse navigator will guide you through the entire process and remind you when it is time for your next screening or for additional tests. *Please note that 30 to 40 percent of lung cancer CT scans show abnormal results. Most of these results will be noncancerous (benign) but abnormal scans require close follow-up and further testing.

If you think you may be at risk for lung cancer, contact with your primary care physician to see if you meet the eligibility criteria for a low-dose CT (LDCT) screening exam.

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Piedmont Newnan Soiree raised over $100,000 at annual event

Piedmont Newnan Hospital, a non-profit healthcare provider, held its annual philanthropic event – the Piedmont Newnan Soiree – presented by BMW of South Atlanta, on Friday, November 17, 2023 at The Newnan Centre.

Thanks to our generous sponsors and attendees, this year’s Soiree raised over $100,000, with net proceeds benefitting oncology services at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, including the support of direct patient care programs, capital needs associated with our oncology programs, and program support for the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center.

“Many people don’t realize we are a not-for-profit hospital and that many of our programs and services would not be possible without the generous support of our community and donors,” said Mike Robertson, CEO of Piedmont Newnan. “This annual event allows us to celebrate Piedmont Newnan’s accomplishments and the community that has supported us, while raising money for those affected by cancer.”

The masquerade-themed event featured cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, dancing and an overall unique, fun experience at the Newnan Centre.

“It was the perfect way to spend an incredible fall evening under the stars while supporting top-quality oncology services and programs close to home,” said Robertson.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor BMW of South Atlanta; Diamond Sponsor Remedy Medical Properties, Inc.; Gold Sponsors Brent Scarbrough & Company, CowetaFayette EMC, DTH Expeditors, Inc., Georgia Bone and Joint, Walt and Mary Gutierrez, Newnan Utilities, Piedmont South Imaging, and Keith and Linda Winn; and Silver Sponsors Batchelor & Kimball, Batson-Cook Construction, Chick-Fil-A at Poplar Road, Georgia Hospice Care, and Rosa Gynecology; and many others, for their support.

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The Weekly Staff

Notes from Jackson Street

John A. Winters, Publisher, Editor john@wintersmedia.net Corby Carlin Winters, Ambassador at Large corby@wintersmedia.net

I awoke on the last day of 2023 around 1 p.m.

I know this because it was much brighter than usual and squinting at my watch showed it to be 12:57 p.m exactly. So, close enough. I have never slept in that much since … forever.

At least I was in my own bed, where I had spent pretty much every day since Dec. 28. That included Dec. 29, which was my birthday for those wanting to send belated cash and well-wishes, or at least make a note for next year.

I had, for lack of a better term, that “thing” you would not wish on your worst enemy, as the saying goes.

Flu, respiratory whatever, who knows but I had it.

Levi Winters, Social & Visual Media levi@wintersmedia.net Joey Howard, Digital Editor/Business Development 404.698.0734 • joey@wintersmedia.net Ruth Harris Doyal, Pagination 770.254.1421 • info@wintersmedia.net

And I would not wish it on my worst enemy, I hope I don’t have a worst enemy, but there are some people up in Washington, D.C. who I think might need to just go home and rest for a while.

The Weekly is published by Winters Media & Publishing, Inc., P. O. Box 757, Newnan, GA 30264

My inability to do much more than breathe, and that at a much lower level than normal, gave me time to think. Interesting things can happen when you give a writer time to think. And so with a new year …

John A. Winters, President Corby Carlin Winters, Vice President

Back to those in Washington, D.C. I am beyond tired of any politician saying they are speaking for the American people, or what the American people want is (fill in the blank). I am tired of Democrats and Republicans blaming the other side for, well, everything.

There is a hatred that I find demoralizing, shameful and of no use to running this great country. Grow up and work things out regardless of what political label you wear.

Enough on politics.

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.

I hope we learn to say “no” when, well, we really don’t want to do something, we have no intentions of doing whatever is at issue, and we won’t show up anyway.

Our office is located at 15 Perry Street, Newnan, GA 30263

There is nothing wrong with saying you don’t want to do something. You are not required to give a reason. I wasted too much time in 2023 because people just wouldn’t say “not interested, no thanks, not at this time …”

Mailing address is: P. O. Box 757, Newnan, GA 30264

The concept of setting up a meeting with someone - for whatever reason - and then they just don’t show up is a concept I just don’t understand. And then being ghosted when you follow up to make sure they are okay takes the prize of, well, just being rude.

I just don’t get it.

I do know, however, my 2024 goal is to be more intentional. That my “yes” is a “yes,” and my “no,” is simply that. Tied to that, I want to stop worrying about all the “small stuff.” Baring a life-threatening experience, a lot of what we face in this country is small stuff compared to what is going on in the Middle East or the Ukraine.

I want to prioritize and focus on separating “urgent,” “immediate,” or “someday,” and/or is this a simple “no?”

Growing up, my three brothers and I would always ask our dad what he wanted for Christmas or his birthday. His answer was always the same …

“Peace … just peace.”

On behalf of everyone here at Winters Media, we wish you peace and the freedom to say “no.”

John

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Citizen of the Year Nominees Announced

The Citizen of the Year award ceremony will be held January 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Newnan Centre, located at 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan. The prestigious event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta County.

The award honors an individual showing outstanding leadership and citizenship within the community, someone who has demonstrated exemplary vision, civic pride, and a strong commitment to a better Coweta. A nominee is selected by previous COTY winners. The 2023 winner was Cynthia Bennett.

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Pictured below are the 10 nominees for Citizen of the Year …

April Anderson

Dee Berry

Pat Craven

Pamela Gabel

Dean Jackson

Doug Kees

Gerald Kemp

Dr. Jaami Rutledge

Chris Stephens

Robert Guy Ward

April Anderson Since 2016, April’s Backpack Buddies of Georgia has served school children with meals for the weekends. Currently, Backpack Buddies serves more than 1,300 children each week. Her charity of choice is Coweta Community Foundation - Coweta Street Park Initiative.

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Dee Berry She is a founding member of the Grantville Kiwanis Club. Dee has served on several committees and is a member of the Grantville City Council. Her charity of choice is the Grantville Kiwanis Club.

Pat Craven Retired from the school system after more than 30 years, Pat has served on many civic, non-profit and cancer organizations. Her charity of choice is The Cancer Support Group.

Pamela Gabel Is the founder of the Sustainable Housing Task Force and spearheads the Coweta Nonprofit COVID response and Non-profit Tornado Response weekly meetings. She is also very active in the American Red Cross. Her charity of choice is the Southern Arc Dance Theater.

Dean Jackson Heads up public relations for the Coweta County School System and a former president of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce. His charity of choice is the Coweta Community Foundation.

Doug Kees A longtime musician who has taught guitar throughout the county, as well as traveling nationally with big name acts. He is the owner of Musicology, which has taught thousands of students and adults how to play various instruments. His charity of choice is The Donald W. Nixon Centre of the Performing and Visual Arts.

Gerald Kemp A senior executive with Ameris Bank, he has worked extensively with youth in the Coweta County School System. He is former president of the Newnan Rotary Club, United Way and former chairman of Elevate Coweta.

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Dr. Jaami Rutledge Is a long-time member of the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission. She has worked extensively on improving and upgrading the Wadsworth Auditorium and bringing music and art performances to Greenville Street Park. Her charity of choice is Bridging the Gap. Chris Stephens Is the chief executive officer for Coweta-Fayette EMC. He is a strong supporter of the utility’s Operation Round Up, which allows members to “round up” their bill to the next dollar. That money is then used to promote a wide range of non-profits and students. His charity of choice is Operation Round Up. Robert Guy Ward Is with Atlantic Bay Mortgage. He has served as president of the Newnan Coweta Board of Realtors, Habitat for Humanity and the Coweta County Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His charities of choice are Habitat for Humanity and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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Kitchen with Angela

A cozy new recipe for wintertime baking

January is the month for contemplation. If December is for looking back at the old year, January’s job is to look ahead into the new one. The British writer and futurist Joanna Penn has said, “One of the best ways to predict the future is to create it.” I find this to be such sensible advice. While we certainly can’t know everything a new year will bring—we’re not God, after all—we can sure pray and plan and work hard so that some things we desire do indeed happen.

This month, I am thinking about the places I want to go, the new habits I want to create, and of course the words I want to write. I’ve had a couple of new cookbook ideas simmering for the past few years, and 2024 is the year one of them (at least) needs to come to fruition.

For most of January, you’ll find me holed up in my office with my planner, happily jotting down ideas and goals, and because of this period of reflection and how much time we spend indoors, I always think of January as the coziest month.

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And if there is a smell cozier than that of bread baking in a hot oven on a cold morning, I can’t think of it, so January is the perfect time to try a new quick bread recipe. I enjoy baking but got my fill of sweets over the holidays. Cookies, cakes, and candies just don’t appeal to me right now. In fact, when some family members visited right after Christmas and we decided to get takeout for lunch, most of us requested salads!

Still, those who like to play in the kitchen are going to bake something this month, and I have the perfect treat to see us through until Valentine’s Day—an old-fashioned Molasses Bread. I found the recipe in one of my many antique store recipe booklets, and this easy-to-prepare loaf sounded perfect for wintertime. I had some of this bread right out of the oven with a little jam, and you can also serve it lightly toasted and buttered for a breakfast treat. It’s got just enough sugar and molasses to make it slightly sweet, and I can see why this vintage recipe has stood the test of time.

Recipe Molasses Bread o 1 large egg o 1/4 cup granulated sugar o 1/2 cup molasses o 1/4 cup melted shortening o 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour o 1 teaspoon baking soda o 2 teaspoons baking powder o 2/3 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, beat egg until light and fluffy, then add sugar, molasses, and shortening and blend well. In separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture alternately with the buttermilk and combine. Bake in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan for about 1 hour and let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

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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MLS #10229283 MLS #10188730 CORNER LAND FRONTING POPLAR ROAD & YEAGER ROAD Zoned C-6. Available 3 Ways: Total 24+/- Acres - $7,000,000 Front 5+/- acres fronting Poplar Road can be purchased at $500,000/acre. Rear 19+/- acres fronting Yeager Road can be purchased at $250,000/acre. Public utilities are available at property entrance off Poplar Road and off Yeager Road. Lake on rear of 24+/- acres. Survey and conceptual site plan of 24+/acres in doc box. Property to be surveyed by buyer, at buyer's expense, prior to closing, and seller must approve the new survey. NOTE: The front 1,000' of subject property is in the Quality Control District (QCD) and structures there must have brick exteriors. Also, there are other requirements. Please check with Coweta County Planning and Zoning Department for details. $7,000,000. Frank/Chip.

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED HOME ON GOLF COURSE IN WHITE OAK SUBDIVISION. Lg office w/ stone fireplace.

Large LR w/ tremendous stone fireplace & Bose sound system.

Gorgeous kitchen w/ granite counters, breakfast bar, Wolf gas cooktop & vent hood. Convection oven & microwave, DW, breakfast area, separate dining room. 3-car garage w/ shop space.

Den off kitchen w/ access to new Trex deck. Lg stone fireplace & outdoor kitchen w/ grill. Beautiful backyard w/ frontage on the 18th fairway of Seminole. 4BR/3/BA. Primary bedroom has den w/ fireplace & deck access. Primary bathroom has double vanity, walk-in shower & jacuzzi tub. The upstairs has Lg secondary bedrooms. Bonus room w/ pool table. New HVAC units & Rinnai Tankless Water Heater, exterior painted in 2022. Easy access to I-85, Ashley Park, & Peachtree City. White Oak Golf Course, Pool, Tennis, Pickleball & Club House are part of the Invited Golf Clubs network (membership required). White Oak Subdivision is zoned for Northgate High School. $795,000. Jess.

RENOVATED 3BED/2BATH RANCH ON BASEMENT IN DOWNTOWN NEWNAN/HOLLIS HEIGHTS! Master BR, Bath, & 2-car garage addition in 2018; new Roof, Gutters & Windows in NTRACT R CO DEbeer UNw/ 2021. Big fenced yard garden. Easy access to downtown Newnan, walk to Newnan High School and Atkinson Elementary. $425,000. Jess.

MLS #1014802 CHOICE 10.13 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL (C-2) ON HWY 74 (SENOIA ROAD). Adjoins Georgia World of Beverages. 579' frontage on Hwy 74 and additional frontage on Landrum Road (385'+/-). $3,500,000. Frank/Jess.

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Protect Against Respiratory Viruses, Other Illnesses this New Year

During winter months, respiratory viruses pose a serious threat to our health, putting us at risk for illnesses including flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the common cold. In addition, strep throat, which is caused by a bacterial infection, affects many children.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the state of Georgia has very high overall respiratory activity based on healthcare visits for fever, cough or sore throat.

In Coweta County, cases of flu and COVID-19 are increasing, while cases of RSV are decreasing, based on visits to emergency departments, the CDC reported in early January.

To stay healthy in the new year, it’s important for people of all ages to take precautions to avoid illness.

Follow the CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself against respiratory viruses: • Stay up-to-date with vaccines: – Individuals six months and older should get an annual flu vaccine and a current

COVID-19 vaccine.

– To protect infants from getting very ill from RSV, all infants should receive either an RSV vaccine given during pregnancy or an RSV immunization given to infants and some older babies.

– Adults 60 and older can also receive one dose of RSV vaccine and should consult with their healthcare provider about whether they should receive it.

• Get tested and seek treatment when you are

sick. If you become ill, healthcare professionals can prescribe antiviral drugs to treat influenza (Tamiflu) and COVID-19 (Paxlovid). These treatments must be started as soon as possible – within 48 hours of flu symptom onset and five to seven days of developing COVID-19 symptoms.

• Wash your hands thoroughly. If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Cover your nose and mouth when you cough and sneeze. Influenza viruses, for instance, spread mainly by droplets when people infected with the flu cough, sneeze or talk.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Germs are spread when a person touches something that is contaminated and then touches their eyes, nose or mouth.

• Stay at home when you’re sick and avoid other people when they’re sick.

• Wear masks to reduce the pathogens you breathe in and to protect others if you’re sick. Masks have varied effectiveness against different viruses.

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• Improve airflow and ventilation by bringing in as much fresh air as possible and filtering air with a portable air cleaner, turning on exhaust fans or choosing outdoor options.

• Disinfect surfaces at home, work or school that are touched frequently, especially when someone is sick. At work, frequently touched objects may include doorknobs, keyboards and phones. Make sure your school and workplace have an adequate supply of tissues, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand sanitizer and disposable wipes.

• Practice good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, engage in regular physical activity, manage stress levels, drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy food.

New COVID-19 variant The latest variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is JN.1. JN.1 was first detected in September and made up more than 44 percent of cases in the United States for the week ending on Dec. 23, the CDC reported.

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Zen Monkey’s

News and Musings …

The 2023 Piedmont Newnan Soiree raised more than $100,000. Net proceeds go toward improving oncology services at Piedmont Newnan. The funds will be used for direct patient care programs, capital needs associated with oncology programs, and program support for the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center.

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U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson, who has represented Coweta and other adjoining counties, is not running for re-election. In a statement, he said the decision was based on spending more time with his wife and family. The congressman represents the 3rd Congressional District in western Georgia.

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This year’s Newnan Kiwanis Coweta County Fair was the very best ever, generating $275,000.

Of that, $225,000 will go to 51 local non-profits. Those charities are: BSA Flint River Council - Coweta County, Brown’s Mill Battlefield Assoc., Chase the Victory, Christian City Children’s Village, Continental Societies Inc., CORRAL, CASA, Inc., Coweta Family Connection Corp., Coweta FERST Readers Inc., Coweta FORCE Inc., Coweta Samaritan Clinic, Coweta County Extension 4-H, Coweta County S.A.F.E. Program, Coweta County Special Olympics, CURE Childhood Cancer, Eagles Nest Performing Arts Department, Empower for Life, Family and Consumer Science and FCCLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coweta County, GA Sheriff’s Youth Homes, Helping Hands Holiday Dinner, Hope Global Initiative Inc., Hope Revisited, Manna From Above, More Music Foundation, Newnan Ambassadors - Newnan High School, Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation, Newnan Classic Car Club, Newnan Community Resources Inc., Newnan Elite Sports, Newnan Coweta Boys & Girls Club, Newnan Coweta Habitat for Humanity, Newnan-Coweta Youth Association, Newnan Coweta Historical Society, Newnan PD SAFE Program, Newnan PD K-9 Unit, Newnan Theater Company, One Roof Ecumenical Alliance Outreach, PAGE Foundation Region 3B STAR, Puddle Jumpers, Purified Community Church, Real Life Center, River Life Inc., Rutledge Center Inc., Sisters for Society Corp., Stepping Stones, Summit Family YMCA, The Angel’s House Inc., The Trinity Center, University of West Georgia - Newnan Campus, Young Stars Sports.

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You know you’re getting old when you type out a response to someone’s post, and then delete it because you don’t want the hassle of arguement.

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And in another retirement, from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office: Today was a bittersweet day. Today was the last day Chief Deputy Yarbrough reported to work before his official retirement date later this month. For more than 40 years, Chief Deputy James Yarbrough has remained dedicated to the pursuit of justice in Coweta County. Jimmy began his career in law enforcement with the Newnan Police Department before coming to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office in 1994. But not before he successfully completed a four-month training stint at the FBI headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. Chief Deputy Yarbrough has been the Investigations Division Director since he came to work with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office. He has instilled a commitment of serving in our agency and serves as a mentor to many. The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office is better by having Jimmy Yarbrough be a part of it for so many years. But much more importantly, the Coweta County community is better off by having Chief Deputy Yarbrough dedicated over 40 years of his life to it, and to our citizens.

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Yamaha has been recognized for its role in helping students gain educational opportunities on Georgia’s waterways, receiving this year’s River Guardian Award from Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. Recipients of this award are recognized for their efforts in promoting sustainable practices, educating the public about water conservation, advocating for clean water policies, or taking proactive measures to preserve the health of the river and its ecosystem.

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The first person to die on Mars is gonna have so many things named after them, like a street, a school, and even a city.

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Tim Doughty, often considered as one of the Gods of the golf world, with more accolades than Tiger Woods, has another award to hang on his wall. Doughty was recently named the “Member of the Year” by the Newnan Country Club. Although obviously well deserved, we are just sorry it took members so long to recognize Doughty’s greatness.

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The Coweta County Citizen of the Year award ceremony will be held January 25, 2024. The prestigious event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta County. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Newnan Centre.

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

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

Direct Hire jobs in salaried positions are on our website.

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

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

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

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

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Kudos to Catherine Higgins, who recently graduated from West Georgia Technical College at the ripe young age of 75. What was your excuse again?

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After a professional executive recruiting process performed with the assistance of the Mercer Group, the City of Newnan has announced Ms. Meg Kelsey will join their team as the Assistant City Manager of Finance and Human Resources. Ms. Kelsey joins City Manager Cleatus Phillips and Assistant City Manager Hasco Craver.

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Out & About with Katie Anderson Get Mattie McKoy Rolling!

Meet local 15 year-old Mattie McKoy. He loves video games and his dog Odin. He has an older brother and sister. And he is living with mitochondrial disease and neurofibromatosis type one.

After a slower September and October, I have seen an unusually busy holiday season in real estate. The listing inventory has been steady for this time of year. I have also seen an influx of buyers jump back into the market. This is very unusual for this time of year and a great indicator for 2024.

So she dried her tears and got on Facebook for ideas on how to find one. Facebook came through, by way of a friend whose son had similar limitations as Mattie. Their son had recently had “a miracle” and surgery had worked for him. They had a wheelchair van they no longer needed and would sell to the McKoys at a low cost. A deal was reached and the McKoys only had to pay a down payment right away.

The real estate market typically follows mortgage rates which follow interest rates. If you have read my previous articles, I have covered this correlation before. I recently wrote an offer on a home for a buyer whose mortgage rate was 6.3%. This is a great improvement from when rates were above seven percent and closer to eight percent late this past summer and earlier in the fall. Several industry experts have forecasted rates

The van has been a blessing. Recently, the family was able to go Christmas shopping together for the first time in four years. Mattie loves to take Odin to Starbucks for a pup cup; the workers love to see them when they visit.

to decrease closer to five percent in 2024. This would cause buyers, who have been waiting for the rates to improve, to jump back in the real estate market, thus creating more demand and driving prices up.

The rest of the van payment is due in several months.

In order to help pay for the van, the family has started a fundraiser on SupportNow.org. During this season of giving, please consider helping out the McKoy family with a donation to their wheelchair van.

Increased buyer demand is a double-edged sword, however. If rates drop too quickly and demand increases too swiftly then you can see home prices shoot up very quickly also. If prices are too high and the supply of listings does not increase with the buyer demand, we could have a huge problem with buyers not being able to afford a decent home. There is still a housing crisis in our country, particularly for lower income and hourly workers.

Visit SupportNow.org or visit this link to get Mattie McKoy rolling: https://www.supportnow.org/get-mattie-mckoy-rolling Katie McKoy said this experience with Mattie has taught her so many things and pushed her to grow in ways she’d never imagined. She has been inspired to work to become a respiratory therapist, so that she can give back to others in the same way that so many have given to her family. She hopes to help other families in their situation, and to show them that they aren’t alone, and they are going to be okay.

• Mitochondria are tiny parts of almost every cell in your body. They turn sugar and oxygen into energy that the cells need to work.

• In mitochondrial diseases, the mitochondria cannot efficiently turn sugar and oxygen into energy, so the cells do not work correctly.

• There are many types of mitochondrial disease, and they can affect different parts of the body: the brain, kidneys, muscles, heart, eyes, ears, and others.

Real Estate Es tate

If you have been keeping up with the news, you may have heard the forecast from many economy experts stating they expect interest and mortgage rates to decline in 2024. This is great news for our local real estate market.

After his mother Katie was given the difficult news that there were no other options to help her son, she drove to Starbucks to console herself.

On the drive, she had the idea that they needed a wheelchair van to make the most of their time.

More on Mitochondrial Disease from CDC.gov

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2024 Real Estate Forecast

Mattie has multiple spinal cord tumors, which are slowly taking away his ability to walk, breathe, and function. He is wheelchair dependent.

While he continues on oral chemotherapy, the family was recently informed that there are no further treatment options available. The focus is now on giving Mattie the best quality of life possible.

“I just want to put the message out there to be the light. There is so much darkness in the world. We need more light. We need to help others; if it’s not Mattie, please be a help to someone.”

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photos provided by Katie McCoy More on Neurofibromatosis Type One from cancer.gov

• The hallmark of NF1 is the development of neurofibromas, which are tumors that develop from the cells and tissues that cover nerves.

• People with NF1 are also known to have a higher risk of cancerous tumors.

• Because NF1 itself is relatively rare, researchers have struggled to assemble a comprehensive picture of these cancer risks.

An important factor for 2024 will be the speed and frequency at which the Federal Reserve drops interest rates. The Fed will need to be sensitive to this as not to create another housing bubble. Since I am writing this around Christmas, there is a very famous book that preaches the importance of moderation. I hope the Federal Reserve, along with banks, will remember moderation in 2024.

Happy Holidays to all!

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January 11, THURSDAY ■ Coweta County Spelling Bee 6:30 p.m. at The Nixon Centre, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan. Learn more at thenixoncentre.net January 13, SATURDAY ■ 35th Annual Dr. MLK Jr., Parade Celebration 12 to 1 p.m. Parade starts at 55 Savannah Street with lineup at 10 a.m.

■ SAHS Ribbon Cutting & Cookout To celebrate the Carmichael Initiative, the Senoia Area Historical Society will be having a “Ribbon Cutting” at 1 p.m. We would like to invite all of you to join us for burgers, dogs, chips and drinks and to peruse the entire museum and property in all of its new glory. 6 Couch St., Senoia.

January 15, MLK Jr. Holiday ■ KNB MLK, Jr. Day of Service Engage with your community and create constructive action. 8 a.m. to Noon, City Hall, 25 LaGrange St..678.673.5505 for more info.

January 19, FRIDAY ■ The Hot Club Jazz Fellowship at The Nixon Centre, 7 p.m. An enchanting ambiance to transport listeners with Parisiansstyle jazz standards, romantic ballads, and waltzes. 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan, GA 30265, 770.254.2787 www.nixoncentre.net

January 20, SATURDAY ■ Solar Viewing at The Bend Visit the park for sun fun from Noon to 3 p.m. … take a look at sunspots through a filtered telescope lens and learn more about the sun as well as how sunspots occur. Pre-registration and a park pass are required. Please keep in mind if there is a change in weather two days prior, it will be moved to the Saturday after. Check website/Facebook for more info. Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, 770.254.7271 ■ Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation’s The Edgar B. Hollis Distinguished Authors Series 3 p.m. at The Newnan Carnegie Library.

The first author of 2024 will be former NFL player, Frank D. Murphy who will discuss his life story and his book, The Man Behind the Helmet: A Story of Second Chances. www.frankmurphy. com Book signing to follow. Registration is requested at newnancarnegie.eventbrite.com. 1 LaGrange St., newnancarnegie.com/nclf 770.683. 1347.

January 21, SUNDAY ■ Peach State Opera brought to you by Newnan Cultural Arts Commission. The Revenge of the Bat / Die Fledermaus at Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson St. Look for more info @ newnacac

Look for updates on these and other upcoming events, including Local and Live Music, on our website wintersmedia.net and on our Facebook page.

Start the New Year by decluttering your home A report from 2021 stated that the average American has about 300,000 items in their home!

While that is overwhelming, as I look around my home, I’m afraid that is on the low side.

Today I sit in my home not only with the items I built a home around, but with items from my grandparents, my parents, my in-laws and my sister.

All who passed and whose belongings made their way to my home.

I also have items that my children, now grown, didn’t take with them. The sad truth is that as we age, experience life, and out-live family members, we accumulate stuff ... lots of stuff. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans use off-site storage just to hold their excess belongings.

January may be the perfect time to get rid of some of our excess clutter. With colder, dreary weather, staying inside to declutter is much easier than if you wait until the warmer spring days. And as they say ... there is no time like the present. So why not get started.

Uncluttering a home is overwhelming. But uncluttering a room, a corner, a desk or a drawer can seem much more doable. Just as you eat an elephant one bite at time, you can declutter your home one room at a time. With a plan, you can get your entire home decluttered in just a few months.

First step is to pick a room. Maybe not the worse room, but a starting point. Next, determine if the room can be broken down into sections – starting with a desk, a closet or filing cabinet – may make sense. Once these smaller places have been decluttered you can move to the full room.

Many experts suggest that the best way to declutter is to sort every item into one of three piles: Keep, Throw Out or Donate. If you find it hard to assign an item to one of the defined piles, you can have a “Maybe” pile. These items get a second pass to determine if they are needed or can be let go.

Another way to ease into decluttering is to

Senior Living Advice with BETH DOW, Geriatric Care Manager go through your home and remove items that are broken or unused. If you didn’t use certain Christmas decorations this year, there is a good chance you wouldn’t use them next year either. If you have broken furniture or appliances that you are planning on getting repaired, one day – that one day may have passed. And if you have gifted items from years past still in boxes, those need to find a new home.

As you are going through and decluttering, be mindful that when you do find an item that you want to keep, be sure that you put it in the most appropriate place. We all have that junk drawer in the kitchen. Half of the items in that junk drawer need to be thrown away while the other half just need to be taken to their rightful place. Making sure all items are in their logical place and remembering to put it back there, helps minimize clutter spots from popping up. Whether that be the kitchen drawer, a countertop or the bottom of the stairs.

The hardest part of decluttering is getting started!

Start small. Pick an area you want to declutter and go. Decluttering is a great way to start a new year.

Put it out the door in 2024!

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.

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Kathy Bohannon’s

Front Porch Stories

We moved into our new home in October of 2022. We live just down the street from our son and his family, so it’s always a treat when the grandlittles walk down to visit.

I often get messages from them for various reasons. Today’s message was to let me know that Jack, (the 8-year-old and also the youngest) wanted to come down. Of course, I said yes, being fully aware that one day these kids will not have time for old folks like us.

Jack arrived soon after, and he came right into my office where I had just settled in to work. I have a daily writing job that allows me time to take a break whenever needed. That’s a good thing, because Jack had a plan.

He gave me a big hug and said, “You know what I was thinking?” I shook my head. “Well,” he continued, “I think we should have a special day and go to the boba tea place.” I was looking at my computer screen and told him I was working, but we could go as soon as I finished.

And then I looked at him.

One should realize that when a grandlittle asks you to do something with them, there is a power that cannot be denied. Jack’s particular power involves beautiful blue eyes, striking blonde hair and a smile that starts in his soul and keeps going all over the room.

I immediately succumbed to the power.

I snapped my laptop closed and said, “Hey, let’s just go. I can work anytime.”

Even though we are seniors, the grandlittles have all sorts of things here to enjoy. They could play video games, board games, swim in the summer, roast marshmallows in the winter. But Jack came right to me with his idea, and he wanted to do it with me.

It only took a minute and we were in the car putting on seatbelts.

I drove him to his house so he could ask his sister and brother if they wanted to go also. Shortly, we were all piled into the car and headed to the boba tea place. It was 10 a.m.

I parked right in front, close enough to see the sign that kept us from going in. “Open 11 a.m.” Nearly an hour to wait. But we were committed. I had three kids in the car with the promise of boba tea. Three kids that one day would be too grown to ask me to take them somewhere special. I was in it for the long haul.

There was a frozen yogurt and bakery shop nearby. They were open, so we went in and decisions were made. Jack decided frozen yogurt with some toppings would be even better than boba, so he made his selection and settled down to enjoy it. The oldest agreed with the yogurt choice and sat down with his brother as they compared toppings.

The middle one held out for boba tea, which was fine because I was enjoying that extra hour just being with them. Jack also “needed” a cupcake, so I told him he could get one to eat later since the sugar intake was probably at max with the frozen yogurt.

Finally, the boba tea store opened and the grandgirl got her favorite blend.

Boba tea tastes great, as does frozen yogurt, but nothing compares to the sweetness of a little guy wanting to spend time with an old grandma like me.

Kathy Bohannon is a freelance writer. She can be reached at kathybohan@yahoo.com

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Dec. 26 – at Chicago Bulls ... L, 113-118 Dec. 29 – Sacramento Kings ... L, 110-117 Dec. 31 – at Washington Wizards ... W, 130-126 Jan. 3 – Oklahoma City Thunder ... W, 141-138 Jan. 5 – at Indiana Pacers ... L, 116-150 Jan. 7 – at Orlando Magic ... L, 110-117 (ot) Jan. 10, Wed. – Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 pm – Bally Jan. 12, Fri. – Indiana Pacers, 7:30 pm – WANF / PeachtreeTV Jan. 13, Sat. – Washington Wizards, 7:30 pm – Bally Jan. 15, Mon. – San Antonio Spurs, 3:30 pm – TNT Jan. 17, Wed. – Orlando Magic, 7:30 pm – Bally Jan. 19, Fri. – at Miami Heat, 8 pm – WANF / PeachtreeTV Jan. 20, Sat. – Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 pm – Bally Jan. 22, Mon. – at Sacramento Kings, 10 pm – Bally / NBATV Jan. 24, Wed. – at Golden State Warriors, 10 pm – Bally Jan. 26, Fri. – Dallas Mavericks, 7 pm – PeachtreeTV Jan. 28, Sun. – Toronto Raptors, 6 pm – Bally Jan. 30, Tues. – Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30 pm – Bally

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I CLEAN HOUSES AT A REASONABLE RATE – Call Katherine any time 706.443.8102 1.17

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SMITH AUTOMOTIVE GROUP WISHING YOU A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR

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