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A few photos from Main Street Newnan’s Independence Day Parade.

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Northgate High School earned a GHSA Sportsmanship Award for the 2021-22 school year, plus news on Newnan resident and Atlanta Hawks play-by-play announcer Steve Holman, Falcons notes and the AllStar Braves in this month’s Inside Sports column.

••• When you gotta go, you gotta go.

Find out the different ways that phrase can be interpreted from our Corby Carlin Winters.

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••• Keep cool and remain within budget.

That’s the goal Candy Tucker writes about in this month’s County Agent column when it comes to HVAC units and thermostat setting.

••• The local real estate market is changing. Jess Barron has the details of just how it’s beginning to change here in Coweta County as active listings are slowly climbing.

••• Columnist Kathy Bohannon shares a beach memory that includes meat tenderizer and jellyfish.

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Notes from Jackson Street

The Weekly Staff John A. Winters, Publisher, Editor john@wintersmedia.net Corby Carlin Winters, Marketing/Public Relations corby@wintersmedia.net

“I Gotta Go” seems to be what I hear a lot of lately.

“I Gotta Go” can be painful words to hear. Sometimes they can be cute, like the time I said, “I gotta go” take a spin on a four-wheeler!

“I Gotta Go” can mean different things depending on the circumstances. And it definitely means different things at different ages of one’s life.

For Winters and me the progression of the phrase “I Gotta Go” has been a little bit like this ...

At two years of age, when the SONS would say “I gotta go,” that meant “I gotta pee and I gotta pee now.”

Needless to say, Winters and I were quick to respond to that “I gotta go..”

When they were 10, the SONS would likely roll their eyes and say with a perturbed tone, “I gotta go” as they jumped out of the car. Clearly, I was holding them up, holding them back or holding up traffic. Then they would quickly dash off and I would just shake my head in disbelief.

In their teen years, the SONS said things like “Mom, I gotta go! I gotta go because I am playing my video game and I will die because I can’t pause. I have gotta go get back to the virtual world and fast.”

Now, one has “gotta go” command his tank platoon in the U.S. Army; the middle has “gotta go” to work; the third has “gotta go” see his girlfriend.

It is painful realizing your sweet little boys are becoming men and your heart tightens when they say, “Mom, I gotta go, (fill in the blank)”

The fact is sometimes we “gotta go” because we simply have to. Sometimes we want to. Sometimes we must.

Sometimes we need to.

The reality is that daughters become women, sons turn into men, parents age and pass away. Sometimes friends are there for us and sometimes they are not. Sometimes spouses say “I am done … I gotta go.”

Sometimes we are blessed with the easy decisions of life, like I gotta go to the grocery store, I gotta go get one eye contact not two. I gotta go for a walk, I gotta clean my house, I gotta go kiss my SONS good night and Winters too.

Life is so short my dear friends, and sadly we often waste precious energy and time on insignificant and unimportant things. But as long as we have breath to breathe we have the opportunity to make sure we make the most out of the moments we have with the ones we love.

We can focus on the significant things of life, because before we know it, in the blink of an eye, those we love will say “I gotta go.”

Joey Howard, Digital Editor/Business Development 404.698.0734 • joey@wintersmedia.net Levi Winters, Social & Visual Media levi@wintersmedia.net Seth Winters, Ad Design sethswinters@gmail.com Ruth Harris Doyal, Pagination 770.254.1421 • info@wintersmedia.net The Weekly is published by Winters Media & Publishing, Inc., P. O. Box 757, Newnan, GA 30264 John A. Winters, President Corby Carlin Winters, Vice President The Weekly is our new publication, which replaces The Shopper. From 1989, the Shopper successfully served the area. The Weekly will not only continue that tradition but expand its focus on consumer-related articles for our readers and our commitment to help promote local businesses and nonprofits.

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the recipe in my new(ish) pie plate, and I discovered a new way to enjoy zucchini. The texture reminds me of those Bisquick chicken pot pies I’ve had before, and it was perfect for the light summer suppers I enjoy.

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Add a dollop of sour cream on top and a slice of tomato and call dinner done.n

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On Pyrex, Pies, and Produce Can we just talk about the wonders of Pyrex for a minute? I never paid attention to my family’s cookware when I was growing up, but when I got out of school and got an apartment, my roommate was a fan of the fashionable new brown Pyrex wares.

Later, when I got a place of my own, I began to buy all the basic cookware in clear Pyrex: bowls, measuring cups, and various sizes of baking pans.

But 10 years or so ago, I was antiquing near Orange Beach one day when I saw one of the prettiest pieces of Pyrex I’d ever laid eyes on—a basket-weave-patterned bowl in a glorious teal color I’ve since learned is called “Peacock.” The color was introduced in 2002, so it’s not vintage, it’s just not readily available anymore. That $6 find quickly became a favorite, and I began stalking eBay for its mates. I found another mixing bowl and a square baking pan (the official “brownie pan” at my house), but for years, I had longed for a pie plate. Several times, I came close to buying one on eBay, but I always got outbid, as I am way too thrifty to pay “collector” prices for things I do not absolutely have to have.

Recipe Zucchini Pie

o 3 cups zucchini, unpeeled,

diced in 1/2-inch cubes o 1 small onion, chopped o 1 cup Bisquick baking mix o 4 large eggs, lightly beaten o 1/2 cup oil (I used canola oil) o 1 teaspoon parsley o 1 teaspoon salt

o 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

A few months ago, however, I checked my email and got an eBay alert that a Peacock Pyrex pie plate had just been listed. It was in my price range, so I immediately clicked the “Buy It Now” button, but someone else was stalking it as well and beat me to it. Bummer. The dust settled on that auction, then one day, multiple Peacock pie plates appeared. The prices were right, and one was soon headed to my house.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour all ingredients into a medium-size bowl and combine well.

Pour mixture into a 9-inch pie plate prepared with cooking spray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to set for a few minutes before serving.

When my sister gave me some zucchini from her garden recently, I started digging through my boxes of vintage handwritten recipes to see if anyone had perchance included a recipe for zucchini bread. While I didn’t find that recipe, I did find an intriguing handwritten recipe titled Zucchini Pie. I was eager to bake

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In fact, this “cool down” could be a good thing for the real estate market and economy in the long run.

Jerome Powell, the chairman for the Federal Reserve, has stated that the housing market needs a “reset,” particularly for young homebuyers. Prices have kept increasing despite an increase in listings and a decrease in buyer traffic. It is still a seller’s market in Coweta County, just not as strong as it once was. While the market is shifting, I do not think prices will cool down as quickly as many buyers hope they will.

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

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The real estate market is changing. We are seeing a significant shift in the market as the number of active listings increase and buyer demand slows down. Keep in mind, this is a gradual change and not a sudden and dramatic change. I have seen the number of active listings in Coweta County go from around 140-150 when I check every morning to around 250-300 recently. We have also noticed that the number of buyers in the marketplace has decreased. Prices are staying strong, but the showing traffic and the volume of offers are not what they once were. As recently as this year I would receive 20 + offers on a property but those days seem to be gone.

A significant reason for this sudden change is the increase in rates. In late June, mortgage rates rose above six percent. The Federal Reserve announced a large ¾ percent raise of interest rates in June. The Federal Reserve has also stated that they expect to raise the rates several times this year and next to combat rising inflation in our country. All this seems to have cooled real estate buyer activity. As mortgage rates rise, a mortgage payment becomes higher and higher. An article I read recently from Lawrence Yun, from the National Association of Realtors, stated that the payment on a $300,000 mortgage went from $1,265 in December of 2021 to over $1,800 in June of 2022 because of the mortgage rate increase. This is pricing many buyers out of the market.

Another reason buyers are leaving the market is how competitive the market is. I wrote about this in a recent article as we are seeing home buying fatigue. Some buyers are tired of losing multiple offer situations over and over. We are seeing large institutional cash investors frequently out bid occupant buyers obtaining a mortgage. Many buyers are simply waiting for the market to cool down.

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Food pantries help Coweta families with food, finances and more

The rising costs of food, gas and other household items are making it difficult for some families to put food on the table and make ends meet.

To help eliminate food insecurity and meet other basic needs, several nonprofit organizations, ministries and food pantries in Coweta County are providing free food, financial assistance, clothing, school supplies and more to local residents.

“Thirty-three percent of the people we’re seeing right now since January are new to our services,” said Kelli Yeager-Nelson, executive director of BTG Community Outreach Inc. “Most people are telling us they just don’t have enough food in the house right now. The costs are just too high. Rising food costs and rising gasoline costs are definitely impacting people who are utilizing our services.”

In one recent food distribution, BTG Community Outreach Inc., also known as Bridging the Gap, served nearly 175 families.

“We see a large number of senior citizens who are on a fixed income. During COVID, we really started to see our senior numbers escalate. We also see a lot of families. Fifty-seven percent of the people we serve are single females, head of household, who work. She’s got two or three kids, and she takes care of one of her parents. It’s typically an intergenerational family. The majority of people who come to us work. They just don’t make enough to make ends meet. It’s even more difficult right now for them.”

Learn more about available services being offered in Coweta County: Bridging the Gap Bridging the Gap, a faith-based organization also known as BTG Community Outreach Inc., offers weekly food distribution on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. The food boxes contain frozen meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, shelf stable items, bread, desserts and side items.

Visitors should bring photo ID to receive the food pantry box.

For those experiencing a food emergency on other days of the week, emergency bags with shelf stable foods are available. Additional services provided by Bridging the Gap include:

• Off-site food distribution is on Fridays at 4 p.m. at Kingdom Connected International Ministries, 121 Hillwood Circle in Newnan.

• Through the first week in August, local children can receive free lunches this summer from Monday through Friday, 12 to 1 p.m. at C.J. Smith Park.

• Bridging the Gap distributes food at Eastgate and Highland Apartments and in Grantville.

• Home delivery services, including food, clothing and household items, are available to individuals and families who are shut-in or lack transportation to receive services.

• Shower and laundry facilities are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All supplies are provided.

• Clothing and limited home furnishings and houseware are available.

• Case management and referrals to human services and other resources are provided. BTG can provide referrals to other organizations for those seeking assistance with transportation, utilities and rent expenses.

• Durable medical goods, such as bedside commodes, walkers with wheels and wheelchairs, are available based on supply.

• The homeless population is welcome. Hot meals aren’t being served right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but sandwiches and other food items are provided.

Bridging the Gap is at 19 First Ave. in Newnan. For more information, visit https://www.btgcommunity. org or call 770-683-9110. To be placed on the home delivery wait list, call 770-683-9110 or text 470-977-2870. For the latest updates, check the organization’s Facebook and Instagram accounts at BTG Community.

One Roof Ecumenical Alliance Outreach One Roof Ecumenical Alliance Outreach, a nonprofit organization, offers food, clothing, shelter and financial assistance. It operates the Coweta County Food Pantry, which is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Clients can come to the Coweta County Food Pantry twice a month to pick up a box filled with canned goods, breads, staples, fresh fruits and vegetables (as donated) and meat. The pantry also offers kid bags with peanut butter, jelly, cereal and snacks.

A thrift store bag sale is held on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Visitors can fill up one bag of clothing for $15. All proceeds go to support the mission. The thrift store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Financial assistance with utility bills, rent and emergency housing is also available. Those in need can come to the office to apply for financial assistance on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free counseling services are also offered to local residents, from children to seniors. To access this assistance, select the counseling services option on the voicemail prompt. Local residents can participate in support group therapy sessions, and free individual counseling is also available for a limited time.

One Roof Ecumenical Alliance Outreach is at 255 Temple Ave. in Newnan. For more information, visit https://oneroofoutreach.org, call 770-683-7705 or email Assist@Oneroofoutreach.org.

More Non-Profits and Food Pantries Below is a list of other non-profit businesses that can provide assistance.

Real Life Center – is a faith-based organization that offers a food pantry Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.

Each week, fresh fruits and vegetables are provided.

Bread, baked goods and other items are given based on availability.

Real Life Center is at 975 Hwy. 74 North, Building E in Tyrone or call 770-631-9334. For more

information, visit https://reallifecenter.org.

The Salvation Army Newnan – has a food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon for Coweta County residents. To receive assistance, individuals must present a photo ID and complete required paperwork.

The Salvation Army Newnan is at 670 Jefferson St. in Newnan. To access the food pantry, visitors should go to the social services door. For more information, visit https://salvationarmygeorgia.org/newnan/ or call 770-251-8181.

The Alpha Omega Mission Center (AO House) – is a ministry of First Baptist Church in Newnan and the Western Baptist Association that provides food and clothing. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. Photo ID or proof of identity is required.

The Alpha Omega Mission Center is at 70 Madison St. in Newnan behind First Baptist Church (15 W. Washington St. in Newnan). For more information, visit https://www.fbcnewnan.org/ missions/ao-mission-center/ or call 770-683-6477.

The Yeager Road Community Resource Center – is a ministry of Newnan First Seventh-Day Adventist Church that has a Mobile Food Pantry on the second Saturday of the month from 3 to 5 p.m.

The food is available first come, first served. The upcoming dates for the Mobile Food Pantry are July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10.

The Yeager Road Community Resource Center is at 265 Yeager Road in Newnan. For more information, visit https://yeagerrdresourcecenter. org/ or call 770-251-8378.

Backpack Buddies of Georgia – is a nonprofit organization that supplies economically disadvantaged children in the Coweta County School System with food for the weekend. The nonprofit also provides holiday break bags to assist families during long school holidays.

Backpack Buddies is at 96 Werz Industrial Blvd. in Newnan. For more information, visit https:// backpackbuddiesga.org or call 678-770-8618.

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Saving Memories Pensacola, Florida, was our favorite place when our kids were growing up. One trip in particular started out just like all the others; we arrived, unpacked our bags and put on our swimsuits. Destination: beach.

I commented as we drove toward the beach that we should stop for some meat tenderizer. It was a staple in my beach bag, as it would aid in removing the searing burn from a jellyfish sting, but I’d forgotten to pack it. I had a coupon and placed it on the console of the minivan. But something distracted us and we didn’t stop for the ever-necessary spice.

We set up on a little spot of beach right near the water. It was idyllic as always, and just the thing these two working parents and two antsy kids needed.

I left the husband and kids in the water so I could dry off a bit. It was hot and I was too wet to put on my bathing suit cover. In a matter of moments, my son started screaming. That ocean is a monster soup. I had no idea what had happened, but my husband and the kids were rushing toward dry land.

The Boy had a terrible jellyfish sting. I grabbed the keys to the minivan and shouted over my shoulder that I’d be back in a few minutes with the meat tenderizer.

The only things I grabbed besides the keys were my flip flops.

Soaking wet, I raced to the van and rushed to the nearest grocery store.

As I put the vehicle in park, I glanced down and saw the coupon. I grabbed it, dug under the seat for my wallet and ran into the grocery store.

I wasn’t familiar with the layout, so I asked the first cashier I saw if she could tell me where the meat tenderizer was. It was then and only then that I realized, as the cashier and everyone in her line turned in my direction, that I was the only person in the store wearing a soaking wet bathing suit, flip flops, and nothing else.

She pointed in the direction of the spice aisle and I hurried to find that little bottle of miracle cure. A woman more familiar with the store rushed ahead of me and grabbed a bottle from the shelf. I thanked her and ran to the register.

By now, most heads were turned my way. It isn’t because I was so cute in that bathing suit because I was still wearing whatever I ate in the 1980s. It was the compassion of those in the long line who wanted to be sure to let me check out ahead of them, because clearly, I had a jellyfish emergency.

Everyone ushered me ahead and the cashier rang up my single item.

“Wait!” I said, opening my hand and thrusting my coupon at her.

“I have a coupon!”

Remember those E.F. Hutton commercials, the ones where they say when E.F. Hutton speaks, everyone listens? Yeah. It was just like that. You could have heard a pin drop. I looked at the cashier’s face, the line behind me, the looks of disbelief and wrath. I could just hear them wondering why would I have a coupon if it was a real emergency. I’m sure they thought I wore that swimsuit just to hurry and get back to some barbecue nearby.

The Boy was fine and I also saved thirty-five cents. It was a memorable beach day.

Kathy Bohannon is a Christian humorist, inspirational speaker and writer. She can be reached at kathybohan@yahoo.com n ____________________________

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Seniors have much to be concerned about in 2022 Seniors in Georgia were recently asked to state their biggest concerns.

The No. 1 concern was inflation. Which, at the time of this writing, was at 8.3 percent.

At No. 2 ... drug costs. According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, 75 of the 100 brand name drugs with the highest Medicare Part D spending in 2020 saw their list prices increase in January 2022; none experienced a decrease. The average increase was 5 percent, with some drug prices (12 of 75) growing by nearly 8 percent. I have been unable to find more current numbers, but I am sure that the increases are higher now than in January 2022.

And No. 3 was the lack of information on services available. Seniors just don’t know what is available for them and they don’t know how to go about finding out.

According to Mark Butler, Georgia’s Labor Commission, what isn’t on the senior’s or anyone’s radar of concern, but should be, is the caregiver shortage. Butler stated recently “Today it is a baby formula shortage, next year it will be a caregiver shortage.” A Labor Department report revealed only 9 percent of caregivers who left the workforce during COVID have since returned.

We do indeed have a lot to be concerned about. I wish I had an answer for inflation. I don’t. But I do have some suggestions for the other concerns.

There are a few things you can do to reduce your medication costs.

• Ask your doctor if a generic drug could replace the brand name you are presently using.

• Most health conditions can be treated by a number of different drugs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist, if there is a similar drug that costs less.

• Switch to a mail-order pharmacy. They very often will save you money. Even if it is just in the cost of gas to pick up your prescription.

• Look into a better Medicare drug plan.

• Check to see if your drug company offers help to pay for medications.

• For lower income seniors, Social Security has

Senior Living Advice with BETH DOW, Geriatric Care Manager

a program called “Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs” you should ask about.

And if you need help finding out about services available to you, the Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging is your one-stop shop. Three Rivers can help you with elder legal assistance, wellness and nutrition, personal care, homemaker support, grandparents raising grandchildren, long-term care and community transition options, senior employment job training, case management, assistance technology, and so much more. The number for Three Rivers is 770-854-6026.

Finally, what to do about our caregiving shortage?

Maybe you can be part of the solution. I had dinner with a friend the other night who has retired twice in the last 5 years and just went back to work again.

He just likes to work. Many people believe that our answer to the caregiver shortage can be found in the retired workforce. People who just like to work.

Caregiver skills are easily taught if someone has compassion and enjoys people. The skills part is easy to achieve. If you are a senior and interested in finding out more about being a caregiver, you can email: bdow@homehelpershomecare.com or call 678-876-5118.

We definitely have a lot to be concerned about.

We can’t fix everything, but by making a few phone calls, we might move toward reducing some of our concerns.

Beth Dow is a Dementia and Alzheimer’s Educator, CAEd and Geriatric Care Manager. Readers can contact her at beth@solutionsbybeth.com.

5 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs

by Candace Tucker, Family and Consumer Sciennces Agent, UGA Extenision Coweta County As the summer heat rises, so will your electric bill. This comes as no surprise as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that the average household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half going towards heating and cooling costs. Luckily, there are changes you can make to lower your cooling and overall energy costs.

u Be sure to maintain your cooling equipment. Routine

maintenance is necessary to ensure your cooling system operates efficiently. Check your air filter every month and change it out if it’s dirty or at least every three months. This will prevent dust and dirt from accumulating in your system which can cause it to use more energy and possible early system failure. For all other maintenance, contact a qualified technician to check over your cooling system in the spring.

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v Install a programmable thermostat that fits your

lifestyle. There are three different models of programmable thermostats to choose from — 7-day, 5+2, and 5-1-1. To determine the best one for you, think about your schedule and how often you are away from home. 7-day models offer flexibility if your schedule changes each day. 5+2 models stay on the same schedule every weekday and have a separate schedule for the weekends. 5-1-1 models stay on the same schedule Monday through Friday and have separate schedules on Saturdays and Sundays.

If you have a manual thermostat, you can adjust the temperatures daily before you leave the house and when you go to sleep at night.

Typically, adjusting temperatures 5 - 8 degrees up in summer can help save energy if you are going to be away from home for several hours. The goal is the same no matter which thermostat you use that is to keep your thermostat set at energy-saving temperatures for long periods, such as during the day when no one is home and at bedtime.

w Seal your cooling ducts. Ducts are found throughout your

home as they are used to distribute conditioned air from your cooling system. High energy bills can result from air loss due to duct leaks, holes, or poorly connected ducts. If possible, seal any visible leaks by using a mastic sealant or metal (foil) tape and insulating ducts you have access to such as the attic, basement, or garage. Duct tape is not a sustainable sealing method and should be avoided. Also, take the time to inspect your registers and vents for any leaks and disconnected ductwork. For more extensive ductwork repair, hire a professional contractor.

x Insulate and seal the exterior of your home. This

includes your home’s outer walls, ceiling, windows, and floor.

There are several common types of insulation—fiberglass (in both batt and blown forms), cellulose, rigid foam board, and spray foam. Reflective insulation (or radiant barrier) is another insulating product that can help save energy in hot, sunny climates. When correctly installed with air sealing, each type of insulation should lower energy bills during the hottest times of the year.

Before you install insulation, be sure to look for and seal air leaks because it performs best when air is not moving through or around it. Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because you can feel them—like those around windows and doors. However, holes hidden in attics, basements, and crawlspaces are usually bigger problems. Sealing these leaks with caulk, spray foam, or weather stripping will have a great impact on reducing utility bills.

y Invest in a new cooling system. If your HVAC system

is more than 10 years old, then it should be evaluated by a professional or replaced. If you choose to replace your unit, look

for ENERGY STAR certified equipment to be properly installed by a professional. Improper installation of your cooling equipment can reduce the system’s efficiency by 30 percent.

For additional information on how to save energy, visit energy.gov and energystar.gov.

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Candace Tucker is the Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Agent for University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension Coweta County. Her role involves providing Coweta residents unbiased, research-based information on health, nutrition, financial management, home safety and family relationships through educational programs and community outreach.

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Northgate earns GHSA Sportsmanship honor; Falcons, SEC Media Days, All-Star Braves & more

By JOEY HOWARD, The Weekly

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Northgate High School was awarded the GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship award for the 2021-22 school year.

Northgate was one of 64 schools to be awarded the honor, which is sponsored by Georgia’s Electric Membership Cooperatives (EMCs). The award highlights schools that demonstrated impeccable sportsmanship during the past school year.

“Congratulations to all of the region winners of the GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award for 2021-2022,” says Dr. Robin Hines, GHSA executive director.

“It is an honor for these member schools to be selected by their regions for this award.

The characteristics of good sportsmanship are critical to the development of our young people as they transition into productive adults. The GHSA applauds our schools on this accomplishment and appreciates Georgia’s EMCs for their support of this outstanding recognition program.”

Northgate was named the Region 2-5A award winner.

Falcons Hall of Fame nominees Six former Atlanta Falcon standouts have been named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.

Those selected as semifinalists are linebacker Tommy Nobis, linebacker Clay Matthews Jr., offensive lineman George Kunz, offensive lineman Chris Hinton, offensive lineman Mike Kenn and receiver/ kick returner Billy “White Shoes” Johnson.

The former Falcons were selected by the seniors committee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In the coach/contributor category, former head coach Dan Reeves and current Falcons president Rich McKay have also been named as semifinalists.

Each player that has been selected as a semifinalist played their last pro football game no later than the 1996 season.

Holman honored Atlanta Hawks radio play-by-play announcer Steve Holman was named the Georgia Sportscaster of the Year Award recently, his fifth time receiving it.

Holman, who resides in Newnan, has spent 38 seasons as the voice of the Hawks and has broadcast 2,827 consecutive games.

For comparison sakes, most folks can relate to the incredible consecutive games played streak by former baseball great Cal Ripkin. His record of 2,632 games is 195 fewer than Holman’s.

Falcons preseason schedule It’s essentially a month before the Atlanta Falcons kick off the National Football League preseason schedule.

The Falcons, who finished 7-10 overall last season, will open the 2022 preseason slate on Friday, Aug. 12 at the Detroit Lions.

Kickoff will be at 6 p.m. and the contest will be telecast locally by FOX 5.

The second preseason tilt will be on Monday, Aug. 22 at the New York Jets, an ESPN telecast starting at 8 p.m.

And the final preseason game for secondyear head coach Arthur Smith, will be at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. It will be televised by the NFL Network.

The regular season begins on Sept. 11 as the Falcons host division rival New Orleans at 1 p.m.

Braves send 5 to All-Star Game As a reward for winning the 2021 World Series, Atlanta Braves coach Brian Snitker and his staff will have the honor of coaching the National League in the 2022 All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 19 in Los Angeles.

Snitker and his staff will not be alone when it comes to the Braves. A total of five Braves have been selected for the contest, including starting outfielder Ronald Acuna.

The Braves rightfielder earned a starting spot as the leading vote-getter by the fans.

Joining Acuna will be pitcher Max Fried, shortstop Dansby Swanson, and catchers Travis d’Arnaud and William Contreras.

It’s the most Braves on an All-Star roster since Atlanta placed five in 2011.

There is a chance third baseman Austin Riley could be chosen as a last-player in selection. He has had an excellent first half of the season, batting .282 with 23 home runs

SEC Media Days People in the Deep South know it’s getting close to football season when the Southeastern Conference hosts its annual Media Days in July.

This year, the event will take place at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta from July 18-21.

Each school’s head football coach and several players will be in attendance to address the print, TV, radio and digital media members on the upcoming season.

UGA coach Kirby Smart and his players will headline the Wednesday, July 20 schedule. Auburn’s Bryan Harsin takes the stage on Thursday, July 21.

Nick Saban of Alabama will be the headliner for Tuesday, July 19. And in case you were wondering, Jimbo Fisher of Texas A&M will be in attendance on Thursday, July 21. Too bad, the SEC didn’t schedule those two to be in the building at the same time.

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Some upcoming events July 14, THURSDAY ■ Main Street Newnan NewnaNights 6 to 9pm at Greenville Street Park.

Main Street Newnan’s summer event series will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month and will feature family friendly music and entertainment!

The park will also be filled with various festivities, food trucks and vendor booths/ sponsor booths. Some downtown businesses will stay open late and feature specials and promotions. mainstreetnewnan.com • July 14th - John Hensley and Liberty Road • August 11th - Mary Martin

July 28-31, THURSDAY-SUNDAY ■ Elf the Musical at The Nixon Centre presented by the Superintendent’s Theatre Art Resource with support from Patrons of the Centre. 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, 770.254.2787 thenixoncentre.net July 29, FRIDAY ■ Newnan Police Department’s Movie Night “Clifford the Big Red Dog”. Bring a blanket or a chair. Free popcorn, bouncy house, and more. 6:45pm movie starts around 8pm, 1 Joseph Hannah Blvd., (Public Safety Complex) ■ Sunset Sounds at PTC’s Drake Field Evenings of music under the stars with a free concert series.

Bring chairs, blankets, grab some food & drinks, and sing along to some great bands. 7 to 10pm.

• July 29: Atlanta Vice. • August 26: TBA.

• 7/22 Matt Moskal, balloon twister, + caricature artist

Bring your chairs + grab dinner to-go and groove all night long! Complimentary. No tickets are required.

■ Senoia: Alive! After 5 & Concert Series 5 to 9pm.

Food trucks, artisan vendors, live music, activities for all ages, late night local shopping and more. Summer Concert Series with a performance by Peach Street Band.

July 15 & 16, FRIDAY & SATURDAY

■ Camp Choppahead Murder Mystery & Dinner 7:30 to 10pm Check for tickets. newnantheatre.org July 16, SATURDAY ■ Senoia Farmers Market 8:30am to 1pm at 40 Travis St. Produce, vendors and artisans.

July 21-31, THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS ■ Mary Poppins at Southside Theatre Guild 20 W Campbellton St., Fairburn stgplays.com July 22, FRIDAY ■ Wine Tastings at The Classic Market in Senoia 6:30pm. 15 Main St., Suite 1B. Call 770.727.9140 Also July 23, 27 and 30 theclassicmarketsenoia.com

■ Senoia Area Blood Drive at the Senoia United Methodist Church, 229 Bridge St., 1 to 5pm. This blood drive is co-sponsored by the church and the Optimist Club of Senoia. Make an appointment either by signing up online https:// www.redcrossblood.org/ give.html/find-drive or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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July 15, FRIDAY

• 7/15 Kris Youmans Band, face painter, + caricature artist

August 1, MONDAY ■ FREE Movie Mondays are back at the Wadsworth Auditorium at 10:30 am! Free popcorn too! 25 Jefferson Street.

• August 1st - Sing 2.

July 30, SATURDAY ■ Hike & Paddle at the Bend

■ Central of Georgia Railway History at Senoia Area Historical Society. Visit and learn all about trains and railroads with a special guest from the Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society. Come for light refreshments at 6:30pm and stay for the program at 7pm. 6 Couch St., Senoia ■ Groovin’ on the Green at Ashley Park, 6 to 8pm. next to DSW Friday nights throughout the summer!

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Evening starts at 5 p.m. and will be filled with good drinks, better friends, and a full Silent Auction!

The event will feature tastings of some of the finest offerings of Beer, Bourbon, and Wine.

The Silent Auction will feature items and experiences for everyone to enjoy.

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July 23, SATURDAY ■ Senoia Farmers Market 8:30am to 1pm at 40 Travis St. Produce, vendors and artisans.

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