The Weekly May 24, 2023

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upcoming!Events

May 25, THURSDAY …

■ Coweta County Seniors Concert and Lunch with PeteDance to oldies, Swing, Pop, Country, R&B, Motown and more with Pete Fodero Musician/Entertainer, 10 a.m. at Thompson Senior Activity Center. RSVP 770.683.8600 Lunch $2. Under the pavilion if weather permitting bring a chair! 29 Hospital Rd, Newnan, cowetaparksandrec.com

■ Coweta Public Library info/register cowetapubliclibrary.org

• Pokémon Club @ Powell Branch 4 p.m.

East Coweta HS … May 24 Newnan HS … May 25 Northgate HS … May 26 Heritage School … May 30

■ Ellis Crook Book Signing in honor of his 92nd birthday he'll sign his book Senoia Boy 5 to 7 p.m. at Crook's A Cost Plus Market. Limited quantities of books at store. All proceeds benefit Senoia Area Historical Society. 249 Temple Ave., Newnan

May 26, FRIDAY …

■ Last Day of School

May 27, SATURDAY …

■ Senoia Memorial Day Celebration

2023 at Lake Marimac. The park opens at 5 p.m. with events and fun for everyone. DJ, Kids Area Under the Pines, Food Vendors, Adult Beverages. Live Music 7:30 p.m. with Jason Hoard Bluegrass Band sponsored by Legacy Christian Church. Fireworks 10 p.m. Info: email memorialday@enjoysenoia.com enjoysenoia.com

May 28, SUNDAY

Memorial Day Celebration

■ Senoia's 3rd Annual Concert Fly-In at Big T Airport. Admission is free. Live music, pitmaster BBQ, car show, raffle, and other family-friendly fun. Music starts at 5 p.m., field opens at 1 p.m. Contact: Koffy 818-398-6791. Located at 8569 Hwy 16, Senoia.

May 29, MONDAY

Memorial Day

■ Senoia's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony

Honor our nation’s brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty at City of Senoia Cemetery at 9 a.m. For info, memorialday@enjoysenoia.com enjoysenoia.com

May 30 & 31, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

■ NTC's Auditions: The Importance of Being Earnest Newnan Theatre Company's auditions for Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. www.newnantheatre.org/auditions

Events are subject to change. Please research before you go.

Dr. Gamal Kemp named Principal at Newnan High

Stephens announced as new Brooks Middle School Principal; Other Administrative changes revealed by Board of Education

From Coweta County Schools

In a called meeting on May 16, Dr. Gamal Kemp, currently the principal of Lee Middle School, was approved by the Coweta County Board of Education as the new principal of Newnan High School.  The board also approved Dr. Jacqueline Stephens as the new principal of Brooks Elementary School at that meeting. Both positions will become effective next school year, starting July 1, 2023. Kemp will replace Dr. Chase Puckett, who is leaving NHS to become the school system’s new Director of Instructional Services and Gifted Education.  Stephens will replace Dr. Jillian Andrew, who is leaving Brooks to become the school system’s new Director of Assessment and Accountability.

Dr. Gamal Kemp is a 14-year educator, a Coweta native and graduate of Newnan High School (class of 2003), and a graduate of Morehouse College, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology.  In addition, Kemp has earned a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction through Walden University, a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership at Columbus State University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Walden University.

Before coming to Coweta Schools, Kemp worked for the Griffin-Spalding School System where he taught science and worked as an assistant principal.  He came back home to the Coweta County School System in the 2017-18 school year as an assistant principal at Evans Middle School, and was then chosen as the principal of Lee Middle School in the 2021-22 school year.

Kemp said he has enjoyed his time as principal of Lee Middle, but is looking forward to the challenge of Newnan High.

“I always wanted to come back to my community in my education career, in Coweta, and support teachers here because of the support they gave me as a student,” he said.  One teacher in particular Kemp cited was former Newnan High School educator Susan Mullins, who taught him Spanish and tutored him in the subject after school.  She also encouraged him at the time to join the first teacher cadet class at Newnan High, “and I agreed, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

“Dr. Mullins is one of the people who really got me involved in education,” said Kemp.  “I love the family atmosphere here in our community and at Newnan High School, so there is definitely a level of excitement for me in being able to go back to Newnan High and to support the school that supported me.”

Dr. Jacqueline Stephens is a 25-year educator and administrator and has served as the assistant principal of Northgate High School since 2018. Stephens moved to Coweta from a teaching career in the western U.S. She was hired at Northgate after serving as an elementary school principal in Goodyear,

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Dr. Gamal Kemp

Kemp Named Principal at Newnan High School

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Arizona. Stephens earned her Bachelor’s degree and her Master’s degree in Curriculum from California State University, Bakersfield, and earned her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and her Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Her posting at Brooks means a return to elementary education for her, “so I’m very excited.  I feel like I’m going back to my people,” said Stephens.

The new principal appointments are part of a larger than normal set of administrative changes for the Coweta School System, driven largely by the retirement of long-time system leaders.

Earlier this year, School System Assessment and Accountability Director Julie Raschen announced her retirement from the system at the end of this year, and system Director of Instructional Services and Gifted Education Schwanda Jackson retired in March. Madras Middle School Principal Lorraine Johnson also announced that she will finish her career after 17 years at the head of the north Coweta School after this school year as well.

In their regular May meeting, the school board approved a recommendation to appoint Newnan High’s Chase Puckett to succeed Jackson, and Brooks’ Jillian Andrew was approved to succeed Raschen in those roles.

Also earlier in May, the Board appointed current Madras Assistant Principal Herbert Betts to succeed Lorraine Johnson as Principal of Madras Middle School, following her retirement later this spring. The Board also approved East Coweta High School Assistant Principal Hap Hines as the new high school Principal of the Central Educational Center. Hines will replace current CEC principal David Dement, who was approved in April to become the principal of Smokey Road Middle in the upcoming school year.

In March, the board also appointed Lee Middle School Assistant Principal Amy Addison to succeed Dana Ballou as the Principal of Northside Elementary School, after Ballou retires later this spring.

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Notes from Perry Street

and a Little Zen

Every now and then I step back and take stock of, well, what’s going on. It has not been a pretty few months.

Russia has restarted bombing what are obviously civilian apartments, killing children without a thought. Why ordinary Russians have not stormed Putin’s lair is beyond me. There is another civil war in Africa. I am not aware of a time in my life when there wasn’t a war somewhere in Africa.

And then we have France. The country is in the midst of major rioting from one end to the other. By rioting I mean water cannons, batons, riot gear, shots fired, hundreds of police and rioters injured.

And why have the French taken to the trenches, er streets? The government had the audacity to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

We are not alone here in the old U.S.A. We seem to be on a shooting spree.

A child is shot because her ball bounced into her neighbor’s yard. A black teenager was killed when he knocked on the wrong door. Ask your neighbor to tone down firing off his AK-47 in the front yard? That’s a shooting that led to the execution-style killing of five family members.

Two teenagers - cheerleaders no less - were shot when they got into the wrong car. Their assailant followed them to their car and shot them. When they start shooting the cheerleaders … A former president has been indicted on more than 30 counts relating to using campaign funds to cover up an affair with a porn star. I never thought I would write a sentence like that. The former vice president just testified before an investigative panel regarding the aforementioned former president’s role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots to determine whether the former president tried to overthrow the elections.

Everyone, that being government types, is raising hell about the Chinese-owned app Tik-Tok, saying our Eastern friends are using the information gleaned to spy on Americans.

News flash to the few who don’t get it yet. Our phones are spying on us. (Everyone nod their heads please). Don’t believe me? Start talking about anything near your phone. I promise whatever you were talking about will show up in your next Internet search.

A few other things on my mind …

How to leave your phone number. One does not leave a long message and then say “my number is: 9185551212.” I got, maybe, the first two numbers. I will now have to replay your looooong message multiple times to get your number. Try this: “my number is 918 … 555 … 1212. Those … are pauses if you were wondering.

Speaking of phones, when someone tries to leave you a message and you get the nice recording saying “the mailbox is full … goodbye,” or “the mailbox has not been set up, goodbye,” yeah, people will not want to do business with you.

And speaking of business, what is up with this new trend of just not showing up for a scheduled meeting? By scheduled, I’m talking about accepting calendar invites, text reminders, etc., and then playing ghost. How do these people stay in business?

Final thoughts.

At Easter, when we are supposed to be celebrating Jesus’ resurrection, many families have lamb. Probably just as many have ham. Jesus was Jewish.

Last two: there is an animal called the East Asian Raccoon Dog and you are not using your manual can opener correctly - do the Google.

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Piedmont NEWNAN

When Treating Strokes, Every Minute Counts

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. As a result, Piedmont Newnan Hospital is on a mission to increase awareness of stroke signs, symptoms and risk factors. While Piedmont Newnan can provide excellent care for patients suffering from stroke, the biggest factor in creating positive outcomes is for a person to act quickly at the first signs of symptoms.

“Time means everything when it comes to a patient’s potential recovery from a stroke,” said Robin Baker, RN, BSN, SCRN, CEN, Stroke Program Manager at Piedmont Newnan. “If you are experiencing any symptoms of a stroke or other cardiac event, call 9-1-1 immediately. Your outcomes are far worse from a heart attack or stroke if you delay care or do not come to the hospital.”

A stroke is when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted due to a blockage or a ruptured blood vessel. When this happens, the brain does not receive oxygen that is required to prevent brain cells from dying.

The key of optimal recovery of a stroke and decreasing disability is to B.E.F.A.S.T.:

 Balance - sudden dizziness or loss of balance

 Eyes - sudden vision loss or double vision

 Face - look for an uneven smile

 Arm - check if one arm or leg is weak

 Speech - listen for slurred speech or difficulty speaking

 Time - call 9-1-1 right away

Community Impact

Piedmont’s Community Impact Brings Its Purpose to Life

Piedmont Newnan and other nearby Piedmont hospitals performed more than 130 community involvement activities, more than 100 health education and awareness activities, and over 20 community health services.

Each year, in accordance with government requirements as a nonprofit health system, Piedmont prepares a community benefit report narrowly defined by the federal government, with fixed dollar amounts and time directly related to improving the health of its communities.

Nevertheless, Piedmont’s efforts extend beyond quantifiable financial benefits. That is why for the past two years, Piedmont has prepared a Community Impact Report that highlights the myriad ways its team members — physicians, nurses, executives, staff and beyond — fulfill Piedmont’s purpose to make a positive difference in every life and every community we touch, showing the qualitative depth of its impact in the communities we serve across the state.

During Piedmont’s Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022), Piedmont performed more than 345 community involvement activities, 110 health education and awareness activities, 55 community health services, 50 Physician Enterprise activities and 20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion activities. In addition, Piedmont employees were represented on more than 265 board or committee memberships. Piedmont provided nearly $360 million in Community Benefit in FY 2022, including approximately $310 million in uncompensated care.

At the local level, Piedmont Newnan provided medical screenings and supplies to patients of the Coweta Samaritan Clinic, including 500 COVID-19 test kits in partnership with Georgia-Pacific, free screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, free lab testing and diagnostic imaging. Over the course of 2022, Piedmont Newnan served 117 Coweta Samaritan women through free screening mammograms. The Coweta Samaritan Clinic is a local, nonprofit organization that provides free medical care in a faith-based environment to adult residents of Coweta County who lack health insurance.

Piedmont Newnan also participated in the Newnan Utilities Health Fair, Coweta County Employees Health and Wellness Fair, and the CowetaFayette EMC Health Fair, where staff provided informational materials on strokes, oncology services, breast health, rehabilitation services, cardiovascular and dietary information and health services including blood pressure checks and hands-only CPR. More than 2,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits were distributed to attendees. Piedmont Newnan also hosted “Discussion with a Doc,” during which a few physicians raised community awareness and discussed the latest screenings and technologies for breast, lung and urology patients.

“The impact Piedmont makes in our communities makes me so proud to be a part of this organization,” said Vicki Kaiser, COO at Piedmont Newnan. “Our purpose to make a positive difference is lived out every day across our state and beyond. At Piedmont, Real Change Lives Here.”

According to the Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center, Georgia is part of a group of 11 states, call the Stroke Belt, where the risk of having a stroke is 34 percent higher than in other areas of the country. Researchers attribute this to higher rates of obesity, smoking and cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

“The faster a stroke is recognized and treatment is provided to restore blood flow to the brain the greater chance disability will be reduced. Every minute nearly 2 million brain cells can die. Recognizing the symptoms and calling 9-1-1 immediately are the first steps to improving outcomes, “said Baker.

To learn more about strokes, visit piedmont.org/neurosciences

Piedmont team members supported hundreds of other community partners and their work in its communities. Among these activities are: providing health and wellness services and education, partnering with other non-profits to sponsor their events, volunteering alongside other non-profits in their work, and serving in a leadership capacity of community Boards or other professional and civic organizations.

“At Piedmont Newnan, we strive to not only take great care of our community members when they are inside our facility but also to get out into the community to provide some basic health services to those who may not otherwise have access,” said Kaiser. “In addition, we hope that connecting with local residents before they are in need of acute care helps put them at ease when they do need to come to our hospital.”

PNH Discussion with a Doc

Georgia Pacific COVID Test Donations

PNH Wellness Fair

Coweta County

4-H Spotlight:

Avery Pruett earns 3 Master Titles

By: Roberta Prince, Coweta County 4-H Program Assistant & Bill Hammond, Coweta County 4-H Extension Agent

Coweta County 4-H is honored to shine the spotlight on Avery Pruett, 10th grade 4-H member who has been actively participating in the 4-H Horse & Pony club and several competition teams since the 3rd grade in 2015. She also attended a special project club led by a senior 4-H’er for members that did not own horses to expand knowledge of horse ownership. Eager to learn all things horse, Avery joined the competitive teams Horse Quiz Bowl, Hippology and Horse Judging the following year as a junior 4-H’er. She has helped lead several Junior teams to success many times over the years.

Avery has continued to expand her horse experience and community service through riding lessons, serving on the Horse & Pony club student board, assisting with a project horse club, and competing in the Horse Project at the district project achievement contest.

Many hours of dedication to the 4-H horse program paid off this year when Avery attained Master Status as Senior High Individual at the State Horse Judging Contest, helped her team to a 1st place finish, and completed her 4-H Master Horseman qualification. A 4-H Master Horseman must complete and submit the state Novice, Intermediate, and Master Record Books to the State Office for review and then complete a riding test. All three masters were awarded on April 15th in Athens, GA at the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest. The Coweta County Horse Judging Team included Avery Pruett, Gabriela Luna, Sylvia O’Neal, and Amanda Chrzanowski.

Avery’s dedication allowed her to lease a horse with little formal

training and work with the horse under the supervision of her instructor, Shannon Betts, at Paradise Found Farms. Avery will be able to show her horse at the State 4-H Horse show this summer in Perry, GA.

Avery is also a member of the Coweta 4-H Poultry Judging team who recently placed 1st at the district competition and will represent Coweta County at the State Poultry Judging Competition. She attends 4-H Ag Discovery club, volunteers many hours in the Animal Barn during the County Fair, and competes at 4-H Project Achievement in the Horse Project.

Coweta County 4-H will represent Georgia at the Southern Regional Horse Championship in Perry, Georgia in August and Western Roundup in Denver, Colorado in January.

Horse Judging calls for contestants to compare their opinion of a horse against the ideal, as specified by industry experts, in confor-

mation and performance classes. Conformation classes analyze the anatomical build of a horse, and performance classes analyze the execution of riding patterns. The Hippology contest incorporates the concepts of Horse Judging as a four-part competition that includes a written test, skill station, judging class, and team problem solving set. Decision making, critical thinking, and public speaking are key elements of both horse judging and hippology.

The equine industry has a $2.5 billion impact on Georgia’s economy in an average year. UGA Faculty and industry experts contribute to the curriculum used to train Horse Judging and Hippology contestants and help connect youth with pertinent applications of the skills they learn.

Georgia 4-H empowers youth to become true leaders by developing necessary life skills, positive relationships, and community awareness. As the premier youth leadership organization in the state, 4-H reaches hundreds of thousands of people annually through UGA Extension offices and 4-H facilities. For more information about how to get involved with Hippology, Horse Judging, and Georgia 4-H, contact the Coweta County University of Georgia County Extension Office or visit www.georgia4h.org.

Saturday, June 3 • 8 a.m. - Noon

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PAINT RECYCLING

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*No solvents, paint thinner/remover, epoxy, adhesives, laquers, gasoline, mercury or lead paint will be accepted.

Discounts apply for City Residents. Contact KNB Office with questions. 678-673-5505 • knb@newnanga.gov

In Praise of a Silky-Smooth Pie

It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Hartwell, Georgia. My friend Kathy and I had just finished browsing a local artisan fair and stopped by a downtown café for lunch. Our sandwiches were delicious and filling, which was unfortunate, because it was only after we’d already eaten that we decided to check out the refrigerator cases brimming with desserts for sale.

Now I can’t remember the name of the enormous pie slice I saw that day, but it was something like Caramel Turtle Chocolate Crunch Pie and looked like it had about three inches of whipped cream adorning the top. Since I was going home the next day, I didn’t want the bother of packing a slice of refrigerator pie and lugging it to the hotel and then back to Newnan.

Part of me wishes I had, though. At this time of the year, a creamy, cool slice of pie is such a fine idea. When I first began researching vintage recipes, I wondered why so many recipes existed for something called French Silk Pie. It turned out the recipe wasn’t French at all, and the “silk” in the name simply referred to the silky, velvety-smooth texture of the pie.

One “silky” pie that I have enjoyed making is this Chocolate Silk Pie once served at a tearoom in Virginia. It’s quite easy to make, even if it does require a good bit of beating, and the hardest part is making sure to buy pasteurized eggs, which are important to use in this recipe since they’re uncooked. With whipped cream and chocolate jimmies on top, this pie looks much fancier than it is, making it a great candidate for summer celebrations.

Weekly Kitchen with Angela Recipe

Chocolate Silk Pie

CRUST:

o 1/2 cup unsalted butter

o 1/2 cup granulated sugar

o 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

FILLING:

o 1/2 cup unsalted butter

o 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

o 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate, melted according to package directions and cooled

o Pinch of salt

o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

o 3 pasteurized eggs (since this filling is uncooked, it’s important to use pasteurized eggs)

GARNISH:

o 2 cups heavy whipping cream

o 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

o Chocolate Jimmies

Chill a 9-inch pie plate in your refrigerator or freezer. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly add just enough graham cracker crumbs to make a slightly crumbly mixture. Press evenly into pie plate and cook for 5 minutes. Let cool while you prepare the pie filling.

With electric mixer, beat butter and confectioners' sugar till light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate, salt and vanilla. Add one egg and beat for 5 minutes. Add second egg and beat for 5 minutes. Add third egg and beat for 5 minutes. Pour filling into cooled pie shell and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Before serving, prepare whipped cream by adding confectioners' sugar to the heavy whipping cream and beating with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Pipe or spread onto top of pie and garnish with chocolate Jimmies.

Real Es tate Weekly

with Jess Barron

What Is Due Diligence?

When purchasing real estate, it is important to know what a “due diligence” period is. This is the opportunity for the buyer to do their homework and discover information about the property they are purchasing. The due diligence period is negotiable between the buyer and seller and is part of the purchase and sale agreement.

In residential real estate, this time period is typically the first 7 to 14 days of the contract, but can be longer or shorter. This is the best time for a buyer to conduct a home inspection. Some people think of due diligence like an option. The buyer can option out of the contract without any penalty and have their earnest money returned in full.

Regarding home inspections, the buyer can use the ability to option out of the contract as leverage for concerns found during the home inspection. The purchaser may ask the seller for home repairs during this

time period and may opt out of the contract if the seller does not agree. This puts a lot of pressure on the seller to handle some, if not all, of the requests made by the buyer. This is quite the change from the “buyer beware” era of real estate in the past, when there typically was no due diligence period and the buyer was “locked-in” the contract.

Home inspections are not all that is conducted during a due diligence period. In land purchases, a buyer may perform a perc test, to confirm that the soil is sufficiently permeable to water. This is necessary in rural areas for septic tanks. If the land is being rezoned, the purchaser may need a lengthy due diligence to determine if the local government will rezone the property for the intended use. For example, a buyer may want to rezone a property from rural conservation to commercial. This would require a rezoning hearing with the local governing authority. Typically, you will see several months of due diligence allowed for this process.

In the history of real estate, the due diligence period is still a relatively new concept. Due diligence is controversial to some agents as they see sellers getting taken advantage of. A buyer beats a seller down on price initially during the contract negotiation and then comes back again a few days later to negotiate again during the due diligence period. To protect themselves, sellers can attempt to sell “as-is” with no repairs.

In a strong real estate market, the seller can also use their market to advantage. If the buyer threatens to back out during due diligence, it is likely the seller will find another buyer quickly. This gives the seller some negotiation power. At the same time, it may be very difficult for the buyer to find another home in a competitive market.

MLS #20005781

24+/- ACRES ON POPLAR ROAD AT YEAGER ROAD INTERSECTION. Already zoned C-6 with water

MLS #10120310

LOTS/LAND

2 WOODED VACANT LOTS in West Coweta on East Coggins Road. Easy access to Newnan, Franklin or Carrollton. $60,000 per lot. Frank/Jess.

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

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.

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORIC NEWNAN! Level

Residential Lot within walking distance to Atkinson Elementary and Newnan High School. Build your dream home! $85,000. Jess.

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

MLS #10073522

MLS #10132017

MLS #10110852

LOT 2: VACANT LOT 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 Jess.

109 RESIDENTIAL LOTS IN MANCHESTER, GA! Manchester city water, sewer & electricity available. Schools nearby! Walk to downtown Manchester. Chestnut Glen Subdivision. $30,000 per lot. BULK SALE ONLY. Frank/Jess.

6.47 ACRES ZONED GENERAL COMMERCIAL! Convenient to Hwy 34 Bypass & downtown Newnan. Great opportunity for many potential uses. New Price $499,000. Frank and Chip.

12 CHOICE BUILDING LOTS IN 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 #10101800

MLS #10119008

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

Thank you for allowing us to serve you since 1948.

Newnan native Lindsey Hand Barron founded Lindsey’s, Inc. in 1948 when he purchased the Austin Appliance Company, holding the Westinghouse Appliance franchise in Newnan. The R.E.A. was just coming into Coweta County, so many people had no electricity, appliances, well pumps or wiring. The demand was great and the supply of good and electrical contractors was limited due to the aftermath of WWII.

Starting with one truck and two electricians, the business quickly grew to include not only electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, but furniture and appliances as well as the Pepsi Cola franchise in 13 counties.

In 1958, Lindsey’s Inc. moved from LaGrange Street to the building now occupied by the Newnan Times-Herald, Lindsey Barron began selling off the original businesses,

Frank H. Barron, who was first licensed in 1969, serves as president and has been full time with the company since July, 1973, and served as the Qualifying Broker from 1978 until 2019. Frank graduated in 1973 from the University of Georgia with a BA degree majoring in Real Estate. He is a GRI graduate and has served the local Board of Realtors in all capacities including two terms as president and one term as regional vice president of the state association and also the past president of the Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce and the United Way. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Bank of Coweta and has served on the board of Directors for The Summit YMCA and The Heritage School and as a Trustee of Wesley Woods Foundation in Atlanta. Frank was named as the Coweta County Citizen of the Year in 2014. His 50 years of local real estate experience has guided the company since 1978. He continues to be involved in the community through the Newnan Coweta Board of Realtors, the Newnan Kiwanis Club and has been an active Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Newnan. Frank was named as the first member of the NCBOR Hall of Fame in 2019 and is a Gold Phoenix Member of the NCBOR Million Dollar Club. He is an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. Frank is married to the former Vicki Wood of Newnan. Frank is father to Jess, Jenny and Vic, and has three grandchildren and two great grandchildren

Thomas W. (Chip) Barron, first licensed in 1968, has been with the company full time since 1977, co-owner since 1978, serves as Executive Vice President and he has been the Qualifying Broker since 2019. Chip has a BA Degree from Emory University plus a Law Degree from Mercer University and has been a member of the Georgia Bar since 1974. His legal background has proved invaluable in assisting agents in drawing and wording contracts. He is a past president of the local Board of Realtors, and serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Georgia MLS. Chip is a former multiple term chairman and deacon of First Baptist Church of Newnan and is a former three-term member of the Mercer University Board of Trustees as well as a former member of the BB&T Bank Advisory Board. He is past president of the Newnan Kiwanis Club and past chairman of the Board of The Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce, Newnan Hospital, the local American Red Cross and the local United Way. Chip was Realtor of the Year in 1991 and has received the Phoenix Award, the Silver Award and the Gold Phoenix Award. Chip was named as an NCBOR Hall of Fame member in 2020. Chip is a sports fan and an avid golfer and is married to the former Margaret MacLennan of Charleston, SC, has three children and eight grandchildren.

14 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263

focusing on real estate and insurance. The Pepsi and furniture businesses were sold and in 1962, the real estate business relocated to 12 Jackson Street. Later, the insurance business was sold to Glover Insurance Company.

In 1973, Frank H. Barron joined his father in the business and in 1977, Thomas W. “Chip” Barron, also joined his father. That same year, Lindsey Barron sold the business to his two sons, with Frank becoming principal broker and president and Chip being named executive vice president and associate broker.

With the next generation strongly rooted in the real estate firm, Lindsey’s is truly a locally owned and operated third generation, family business serving Newnan and Coweta County for 75 years.

Tom Barron is a third generation member of the Lindsey’s team and graduate of Newnan High School and Mercer University. Tom holds several real estate designations CMRS, SRS, SRES, AHWD and he is a member of the Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) and National Assoication of Realtors (NAR). Tom has sold over $175 Million in sales and he has received the Newnan Coweta Board of Realtors Top Producer Awards in 2013, 2015, 2020, 2021 and 2022. He has served as Past President of the Newnan Coweta Board of Realtors (2012), as well as served on the Habitat for Humanity and Keep Newnan Beautiful boards. He is married to Kristin Langley of Macon and they have two daughters and a son. Tom is an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Newnan and an avid Braves and UGA fan.

Jess Barron was born and raised in Newnan, Georgia and is a third generation realtor. He is a graduate of Auburn University with a BSBA in Finance. He also holds a Master’s Degree from the University of South Carolina. Jess has been a licensed realtor, in Georgia, since age 20. At age 23, he earned his broker’s license from Barney Fletcher Real Estate School in Atlanta. Jess earned his GRI designation in 2019. The Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation is held by less than 20% of Realtors nationally. He also is a Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and a Certified Military Residential Specialist (CMRS). In 2023, Jess earned his Broker’s license for the state of Alabama. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR), Georgia Multiple Listing Service and Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors (2018 President).

Jess is a Phoenix Member (Youngest Member) of the NewnanCoweta Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club. In 2015, Jess was named the Humanitarian of the Year Award for the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors. Jess also was named the 2014 Best of Trulia Top Agent Award (Given to the Top 1% of all agents on Trulia). In 2019, Jess was awarded the 2018 Realtor of the Year from the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors. Jess is married to Meredith Rich, of Peachtree City, GA. Meredith and Jess were married, in May of 2016, at Hilton Head Island. In 2018, Meredith and Jess had twin daughters, Braelinn and Bentley. Meredith and Jess attend Southside Church and First Baptist Church of Newnan. He has served as Treasurer for the Coweta Community Foundation and a Board Member for Chattahoochee Now. Jess now serves as a Director for the Wesley Woods Foundation, as well as the Board of Trustees for The Heritage School in Newnan and a Board Commissioner for the Housing Authority of Newnan. Jess is an avid

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Tips to Survive High Pollen Days, Manage Allergies

It’s been another record-breaking pollen season in Georgia, and people of all ages have been suffering from sneezing, congestion, itching, and watery eyes.

More than 100 million people in the United States have asthma or allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. May is National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, and each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and other healthcare organizations educate the public about allergic diseases.

Here are some allergy and asthma facts from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America:

• Nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have asthma (20.7 million adults and 4.8 million children)

• About 20 million people in the U.S. have food allergies (16.0 million adults and 4.3 million children)

• About 80 million people in the U.S. have rhinitis due to nasal allergies, also called “hay fever” (66.4 million adults and 13.9 million children)

Atlanta Allergy & Asthma, an allergy practice with 18 locations in the Atlanta area including Fayetteville, offers some advice on how to survive high pollen days, how to manage allergies and why people should consider seeing an allergist.

Surviving High Pollen Count Days

Allergy sufferers can follow Atlanta Allergy &

Asthma’s daily pollen count (trees, grass and weeds) and mold activity count on the allergy group’s website. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma offers these tips for surviving high pollen count days:

• Keep windows (car and house) closed. Instead run the air conditioner on the recycled setting.

• Change or clean air filters regularly.

• Pollen can settle into hair and onto clothes and skin, so shower when you get home or before going to bed.

• Wear sunglasses or glasses to keep pollen out of the eyes.

• Remove shoes before entering your home.

• For indoor pets, wash off their paws and wipe down their fur with a damp towel if they’ve been outside. This prevents pets from tracking pollen into the house.

• Participate in outdoor activities when pollen

Free Home Care now available for Veterans

May is Military Appreciation Month.

Introduced in May 1999 by Sen. John McCain, this month is set aside to reflect on the sacrifices current and former military personnel have made for each of us.  If you are presently in the military, have previously served, or a member of the family of someone serving, I want to say “thank you.”  I do know that the freedom I have today is because of you.

I am a proud Army Brat. Both my daddy and my granddaddy served in the Army.  While the word “brat” may have a negative tone to some, most Army Brats wear the name like a badge of honor.  Army Brats are often more resilient than their civilian counterparts due to the moves, the stressors, and the cultural experiences they share.

While a definitive explanation of where the term Army Brat originated is hard to find, many trace it to the acronym for British Regiment Attached Traveler.  This term was given to families who were able to travel abroad with their soldier.  It soon referenced just the military children.

A researcher, Dr. Grace Clifton, also found a song from 1707 in a play called “The Recruiting Officer” that described soldier life.  The song referenced “brats and wives.”

In the 1942 War Dictionary, the term is defined as “in regard to the children of Army officers,” and was a term of endearment.

While I am not sure of the origin, I am and have always been, very proud to be an Army Brat.  I am also very proud that through my company – Home Helpers Home Care – we are able to provide veterans with quality home care.  I consider it a great privilege to be given the opportunity to share in their care as they age.

Many veterans and their families may not realize

Senior Living Advice

with BETH DOW, Geriatric Care Manager

that they may qualify for Home Care Services paid for by the Veterans Administration (VA).  The Community Care Network offers Home Health Aide, Homemaker and Respite Care for eligible veterans.  This is a health care program as opposed to a pension program.

There are no income or network requirements, but you do need to be enrolled in the VA Health System.  Most veterans are eligible to receive 6 to 16 hours per week.  Hours are determined by the needs of the veteran and can be extended to 24 hour a day!

The first step in applying for this service is to fill out the 10-10EZ form.  You can download the form from the VA website.

National Military appreciation month, flanked by the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe (VE Day) and Memorial Day, with Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the middle (May 12), gives us all the perfect opportunity to publicly show our appreciation for our troops, and their families – past and present.

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.

counts tend to be lower, usually between 4 a.m. and noon.

• Take allergy medication before outdoor plans. Don’t wait until you experience symptoms.

• To receive an accurate diagnosis, visit a boardcertified allergist, who can help you figure out what is triggering your symptoms and create a treatment plan for your specific allergens.

Allergy Basics

Atlanta Allergy & Asthma provides some information on allergy definitions, symptoms and why allergy sufferers should consider seeing an allergist.

What are allergies?

An allergy is an abnormal sensitivity or exaggerated reaction of the immune system to a substance that causes no symptoms in most people.

Allergens are substances that trigger allergic reactions. Examples include plant pollen, pet dander, insect venom, dust, mold, foods and drugs.

Allergic rhinitis, also known as allergies or hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nasal membranes that occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. Common symptoms include nasal congestion; itching in the nose, mouth, eyes or throat; sneezing; drainage; cough and headaches.

Allergic rhinitis has two forms, seasonal and perennial. Seasonal allergic rhinitis can occur in

spring, summer and early fall. Symptoms are usually caused by allergic sensitivity to airborne mold spores or to pollen from grass, trees and weeds. Perennial allergic rhinitis is year-round. It is usually caused by dust mites, pet hair or dander, cockroaches or mold.

What are allergy symptoms?

Some common symptoms associated with allergies include: runny nose, post nasal drip, sneezing, congestion, coughing and itchy/watery eyes.

Less common allergy symptoms include: headaches, loss of taste and smell, low productivity/ poor concentration, fatigue, sleep disturbances and snoring.

When should someone see an allergist?

An allergist is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions including asthma, sinusitis, seasonal allergies, food allergies and severe allergic reactions.

It’s important to identify what is causing a person’s allergy symptoms, and allergy testing is required. Allergists have the proper tools and understand the tests and investigations required to diagnose allergies and allergy-related problems. Allergy testing can provide information on what a person is allergic to. These tests could include a skin test or a blood test. Treatment options for allergies include allergy shots, drops and tablets.

YOU SERVED US & NOW IT’S

Many Veterans and their Families may not realize that they may qualify for Home Care Services paid for by the Veterans Administration. This is a benefit you have EARNED!

Home Helpers Home Care has been providing both Personal and Companion Care for our Veterans wherever they call home for over 16 years and participates in this wonderful program.

Most Veterans are eligible to receive 6 to 16 hours per week, but hours can be extended to 24 hours per day depending on needs.

No Income or Network Requirements. Just be enrolled in the VA Health System.

Questions? Give us a call for more information.

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Meet Yolanda Alexander of Home Helpers, an ‘Exceptional Caregiver’

Home Helpers Home Care is pleased to introduce its fourth ‘Exceptional Caregiver’ of this year – Yolanda Alexander Yolanda says that caring for others has always been a passion of hers.

“I never thought I would become a CNA and work for this wonderful company that allows me to share my passion, gain knowledge and experience with so many wonderful families.

The 13-plus years I’ve worked for Home Helpers has been an absolute honor and I’m very pleased to continue to be a part of the company.

And thanks to Beth, Phillip and the Home Helpers family for all you do behind the scene to make us great.”

For the 10th consecutive year, Home Helpers of Georgia and Alabama, based here in Newnan, has earned the recognition as a 2023 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award winner. The Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award is based on client satisfaction ratings collected from telephone interviews performed by HCP. The home care providers who earn this award consistently exceed the industry standards for quality in-home care.

May Daily Menu

SUNDAY: German Chocolate, Bee’s Knees

MONDAY: Carrot, Marble Cheesecake

TUESDAY: Key Lime, Caramel Turtle, GLUTEN FREE

WEDNESDAY: Vanilla Lavender, Dulce de Leche

THURSDAY: Strawberry, Peaches & Cream, Baker’s Choice, VEGAN

FRIDAY: Strawberries N Creme, Margarita, Baker’s Choice, GLUTEN FREE

SATURDAY: Strawberry Cheesecake, Blackberry Bourbon, Baker’s Choice

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The Kiwanis Club of Newnan meets every Tuesday at noon for lunch at the Newnan Country Club. Our speaker on May 16 was the Honorable Judge Russell G. Vineyard. He spoke about the history of the United States Federal Judiciary and the history and role of the Federal Circuit Court Magistrate Judge position. Pictured from left to right are Newnan Kiwanis President Hanson Powell, Honorable Judge Russell G. Vineyard, and Newnan Kiwanis Vice President Charles Wyrick.

Guests are always welcome.

OPEN HOUSE

COWETA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE JUNE 3 FROM 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

8 CARMICHAEL ST., NEWNAN

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. 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

WE PAY TOP DOLLAR for aluminum, copper, brass. Gentry Recycling 770.253.5770

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

business. 770.252.5458 Very reasonable rates.

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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

NOW HIRING

WE NEED HELP! Knowledgeable technicians with own tools. Pay based on experience up to $35 flat rate. Monday thru Friday 8-5. Contact us at Jamie’s Automotive, LaGrange. 706.242.4927

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

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Coweta-Fayette EMC's Operation Round Up hosts Inaugural Golf Tournament

From Special Reports

Coweta-Fayette EMC’s Operation Round Up Foundation hosted its inaugural Swing Fore Operation Round Up Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 11 at Newnan Country Club.

The tournament raised over $20,000 to help provide grants to non-profits and enhance educational opportunities to local students through CFEMC’s Operation Round Up Trust.

The successful event included participation from 26 teams competing to give back to the community. Overall winners include Mitchell’s Contracting and Sales, 1st Place; Southern States Bank, 2nd Place; and Oglethorpe Power, 3rd Place.

The Foundation was able to raise money from proceeds in the form of sponsorships and donations directly from 28 local businesses/individuals, including Accounting Resources, Chuck Johnson CPA PC, Clean Juice of Newnan, Enervision, Inc., Greg Wright, John Dunn, Key Promotions, KS Therapeutic Massage, Lindsey’s Inc., Oglethorpe Power, Faithworks USA, K.A.O.D., Marsh McClennan Agency, Mitchell’s Contracting and Sales, Newnan Utilities, Piedmont Fayette, Piedmont Newnan, Pike, Sanders Haugen & Sears PC, Southern Power, Relyco, Shepard Financial Services, Southcon, Southern States Bank, Strack, Inc., Tip Top Tree Service, True Natural Gas, and Warner, Hooper & Ramsey.

“We were excited to host our first-ever golf tournament in hopes of raising additional funds for the Operation Found Up Foundation” said Kelvin Thompson, Chair of Coweta-Fayette Trust Inc. Board. “The funds raised from the event will be distributed directly to those in need and allow us to enhance our community’s quality of life. Thank you to all those who came together to help give back to the communities we serve.”

Coweta-Fayette EMC’s Operation Round Up Foundation celebrated 30 years in 2023, and since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $6.1 million in assistance to those in need within our local communities.

Founded in 1993, Operation Found Up offers Coweta-Fayette EMC members the opportunity to “round up” their bill to the next highest dollar amount, with the difference being contributed to a fund which is awarded to various individuals and organizations in need.

To learn more about the event, please visit https://utility.org/operation-round-up-trust/golf-tournament/

SPORTSMAN’s CORNER

PRO SPORTS

MLB – Atlanta Braves (29-17)

May 12 – at Toronto Blue Jays ... L, 0-3

May 13 – at Toronto Blue Jays ... L, 2-5

May 14 – at Toronto Blue Jays ... L, 5-6

May 15 – at Texas Rangers ... W, 12-0

May 16 – at Texas Rangers ... L, 4-7

May 17 – at Texas Rangers ... W, 6-5

May 19 – Seattle Mariners ... W, 6-2

May 20 – Seattle Mariners ... L, 3-7

May 21 – Seattle Mariners ... W, 3-2

May 22, Mon. – Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:20 pm – BSS

May 23, Tues. – Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:20 pm – BSS / TBS

May 24, Wed. – Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:20 pm – BSS

May, 25, Thurs. – Philadelphia Phillies, 7:20 pm – BSSE

May 26, Fri. – Philadelphia Phillies, 7:20 pm – BSSE

May 27, Sat. – Philadelphia Phillies, 4:10 pm – BSSE / FS1

May 28, Sun. – Philadelphia Phillies, 7:10 pm – ESPN2

May 29 – at Oakland A’s, 8:07 pm – BSS

May 30 – at Oakland A’s, 9:40 pm – BSS

May 31 – at Oakland A’s, 3:37 pm – BSS

June 2 – at Arizona Diamondbacks, 9:40 pm – BSSE

June 3 – at Arizona Diamondbacks, 10:10 pm – BSSE

June 4 – at Arizona Diamondbacks, 4:10 pm – BSSE

** denotes Doubleheader

All Home Games played at Truist Park

MLS – Atlanta United (6-4-4)

May 6 – at Inter Miami ... L, 1-2

May 13 – Charlotte FC ... L, 1-3

May 17 – Colorado Rapids ... W, 4-0

May 20 – at Chicago Fire FC ... T, 3-3

May 27, Sat. – at Orlando City, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

May 31 – New England Revolution, 7:30 pm – Apple TV, FS1

June 3 – at Los Angeles FC – Postponed

June 10 – D.C. United, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

June 21 – New York City FC, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

June 24 – at New York Red Bulls, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

July 2 – Philadelphia Union, 4 pm – FOX / Apple TV

July 8 – at CF Montreal, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

July 12 – at New England Revolution, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

All Home Games Played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

WNBA – Atlanta Dream (0-1)

May 20 – at Dallas Wings ... L, 78-85

May 23, Tues. – at Minnesota Lynx, 8 pm – BSSE

May 28, Sun. – Indiana Fever, 3 pm – NBATV / BSSE

May 30 – Chicago Sky, 7 pm – BSSE

June 2 – Las Vegas Aces, 8 pm – ION TV

June 9 – New York Liberty, 7:30 pm – ION TV

June 11 – Connecticut Sun, 4 pm – ESPN3 / BSS

All Home Games played at Gateway Center Arena

BSS – Bally Sports South / BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast

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LAKE LEVELS

Jackson Lake – May 21 ... 528.78 ft. (Full 528 ft.)

Lake Allatoona – May 21 ... 840.58 ft (Full 840 ft.)

Lake Harding – May 21 ... 519.94 ft. (Full 520 ft.)

Lake Lanier – May 21 ... 1,069.69 ft (Full 1,071 ft.)

Lake Martin, Ala. – May 21 ... 490.20 ft. (Full 491 ft.)

Lake Wedowee, Ala. – May 21 ... 792.70 ft. (Full 793.0 ft.)

West Point Lake – May 21... 633.23 ft. (Full 635 ft.)

SUNRISE / SUNSET

Wednesday, May 24 – Rise 6:32 am; Set 8:38 pm

Thursday, May 25 – Rise 6:32 am; Set 8:39 pm

Friday, May 26 – Rise 6:32 am; Set 8:40 pm

Saturday, May 27 – Rise 6:31 am; Set 8:40 pm

Sunday, May 28 – Rise 6:31 am; Set 8:41 pm

Monday, May 29 – Rise 6:30 am; Set 8:41 pm

Tuesday, May 30 – Rise 6:30 am; Set 8:42 pm

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I’mthankful for the women in my life

I’ve had many blessings in the company I keep.

They are my sisters, my tribe. Some are my Bible study girlfriends, past and present. Some are my crafting friends. One is my actual sister while another is my sister-in-law. They are the women in my life that I absolutely know are sent by God.

Though we all have our own paths, we are intentional in getting together or at least messaging, texting, calling and when the distance is too great and the time has been too long, even FaceTiming.

Whether friends for decades or just a few years or months, I’m blessed with some great women in my life. We are as different as we can be, but we also share similar interests or beliefs. And while those interests tend to expand, the beliefs we share just go deeper. I love that about “us."

There’s something about having a tribe. Maybe it’s being secure in knowing you have family beyond the one you were actually born into. Maybe it’s knowing they are there for you as you are for them. We need all these things, especially now.

In 2020, as we all know, the pandemic hit. One of the hardest parts of it for my husband and I was that our church had to pause in-person services. He and I felt very much alone until our pastor began hosting weekly meetings for everyone on Zoom. It was the highlight of our week. We saw one another in completely different lights. Instead of inside the church or on the church lawn, we saw our church family in their living rooms, dining rooms and porches. We got to meet each other’s dogs and cats. We prayed together, encouraged, and shared a bit of our week with each other. We laughed together, something that is very filling for my soul. My husband and I felt very much like we had an extended family because

of this connection each week. We even talked about it throughout the week, eagerly anticipating the Christ-based “family” connection we would experience on the next Zoom in the following week.

Besides my church family, my crafting family is a big part of my life. I love that we can bond over creativity. I enjoy three main crafting groups, one that I can knit with every Saturday, another that I need to travel (because I moved) four hours away, and still another I enjoy going to retreats with. It’s this last group of friends that also meet locally several times a year to just spend two days creating and crafting.

My kids are grown and living their own lives, which is how we had hoped things would go. Probably because the years raising them is a blur, I try to stay focused on the day-to-day experiences I have with my church family, my work and my tribes. It’s all about connecting with like-minded people, and in my case, most of my friends are sisters in Christ. It’s a safe zone, where one can be uplifted, another can share her heart, while another might make us laugh until we have tears running down our faces.

I’m thankful for the women in my life who are part of my growth as a Christian, a crafter and as a woman. Life is beautiful, especially when you have a great tribe of women sharing yours with you.

Kathy Bohannon is a freelance writer and Christian humorist. She speaks for women’s groups and enjoys semi-retirement with her husband Ninja Man and their two pups. She can be reached at kathybohan@yahoo.com

WINPAK FILMS INC. IS HIRING

Much More Than a Place to Work

Winpak Films Inc. is growing to meet the demand for food packaging and other flexible film products around the world. As we expand our capacity, we are dedicated to much more than hiring machine operators, logistics pros, maintenance, and lab technicians to support our production growth. Importantly, we are committed to supporting your growth and advancing your career.

For starters, we’ve created a supportive, clean and safe work environment that has made many of our employees stay with us for decades and even inspire their children to come to work for us. Then we reward their loyalty with exceptional working conditions and a great employment package, plus the opportunity to live in and raise families with the small-town advantages of Senoia and nearby Peachtree City, Ga.

Overall, we’re known for nurturing an environment that’s better than 95 percent of workplaces around the world.

What Can Winpak Offer You?

Our commitment to a wellrounded benefits program goes beyond medical insurance to include dental, vision, telemedicine, a flexible spending account, and life and disability benefits. If you work at Winpak 30+ hours a week on a continuous basis, you’re eligible for benefits. Your eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of hire with the company. Employees can expect:

• Outstanding medical & supplemental insurance

• Retirement Programs / 401K

• Paid vacation & sick leave

• Career advancementoperators today could be managers tomorrow

• Friendly, helpful production teams & managers

• Company-paid training

• Creative work schedules

How Much Could You Earn?

Contributing to a Sustainable Future

At Winpak, sustainability is more than just a buzzword, it’s engrained in how we work and manage our resources. We provide opportunities for active employee engagement in various initiatives which align with our sustainability pillars. This enables us, as an organization, to work together to become a better corporate citizen and contributor to a better planet.

“Our products are mainly used in food packaging and medical applications.”

H. Phan

“They really show their appreciation for you.”

V. Smith

About Winpak Ltd.

Winpak designs and supplies innovative packaging to some of the world’s largest brands.

As an employee of Winpak Films, you are part of Winpak Ltd., an $853 million company with 12 manufacturing facilities in North America encompassing locations in Illinois, New Jersey, California, Canada and Mexico.

Our facilities’ total floor space would cover 40 football fields and we employ more than 2,500 people. We started operations in 1978, and our corporate headquarters is in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Winpak is listed on the TSX (WPK).

IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT TM WINPAK Films Inc. 100 Wihuri Pkwy., Senoia, GA 30276 WFIjobs@winpak.com 678-633-8788 Winpak.com/WFIjobs

Extrusion Operators can earn up to $23.50 per hour, depending on skill level. For entry level employees our stepped-up wage scale starts at $17

Our stepped-up wage scale starts at $16 per hour for entry level employees with the opportunity for higher earnings every 3 months in just the first year, On the first anniversary of hire you could be earning $18 to $20 per hour, depending on your job title and performance. Jobs include Machine Operators, QA Lab Technicians, Logistics Operators, Storeroom Attendants, Plate Mounters, and Apprentice Press Operators. Extrusion Operators can earn up to $21.59 per hour, depending on skill level.

Find Out More and Grow with Us

Everything we do reflects how much Winpak cares for our employees and wants to keep them and help them succeed. We’re eager to tell you more about our available jobs, our exceptional products, and a workplace that feels like more than just work. Contact:

WFIjobs@winpak.com or call 678-633-8788

What We Produce in Senoia

Capabilities in our 300,000 square-foot Senoia plant encompass: Blown Film Extrusion — Barrier and non-barrier films for high performance MAP bags and sealant films Barrier Shrink Film Extrusion — PVdC and EVOH barrier films; Traditional, High Abuse, Bone Guard Converting Operations — Bag and pouch making; Shrink bag converting; Ten-color flexographic printing; Photo polymer plate making; In-house graphics.

“I appreciate how my co-workers train me in a way I can understand.”

M. Boswell