The Weekly October 19, 2022

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In prep football action, Trinity Christian has ridden a five-game

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Corby Carlin Winters

her experiences

Coweta-Fayette EMC hosts 75th Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Day

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LaTina Emerson breaks down why it’s important to get regular screening tests to detect and fight breast cancer in this month’s Health and Fitness.

Jess Barron of Lindsey’s Inc. Realtors gives our readers the latest on the local real estate market.

Angela McRae decides to cool it on the “pumpkin spice” this month and instead, shares a Caramel Apple Cobbler recipe.

Changes can be bittersweet as Kathy Bohannon explains in her Front Porch stories October edition.

Open Enrollment for 2023 Medicare begins on November 1. Our senior living expert Beth Dow says to find out all you can if you are new to Medicare.

Pictured above is CFEMC’s 2022 Grand Prize Winner Willie Mae Derring.

From Coweta-Fayette EMC Press Release

Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation (CFEMC) hosted its 75th Annual Meet ing and Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 8 at the cooperative headquar ters in Palmetto, Georgia.

After two years of drive-through annual meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CFEMC returned to an in-person event this year. Over 1,200 members registered for the event, where they were given the opportunity to join in fun, food, and fellowship all while learning more about the cooperative. Registered members received a member gift, an emergency roadside car kit, and were entered into this year’s grand prize drawing – a $1,000 CFEMC electric bill credit.

This year, the event offered entertainment for all ages, including children’s games/rides; “Little Lineman” learning opportunities; LED Lucy and Solar Sam character photo oppor tunities; prize drawings; adult bingo; CFEMC information stations featuring Energy Ser vices, Operation Round Up, and True Natural Gas; Piedmont Healthcare Wellness Health Fair; and performances by Northgate High School Marching Band and Boy Scout Troop 2258.

Look for more of this story and photos on page 8 and on our website: wintersmedia.net

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Notes from Jackson Street

I walk through the door with the nurse and in moments she has my breast nice and tight in an x-ray machine for my yearly mammogram. Moments later she says , “Mrs. Winters, don’t breathe, don’t move … NOW Breathe… DON’T BREATHE, DON’T MOVE.

And I’m thinking to myself, “Really, how can I move?” My breast is smashed flat as a pancake. Trust me, I couldn’t move and I wasn’t going anywhere.

I feel like I’ve heard that phrase, “don’t breathe, don’t move,” more than a million times throughout my life. Taking care of your health and being your best involves hearing those words many times over a woman’s lifetime.

One mammogram many years back was, at first, like all the others. Twenty minutes of the “don’t move, don’t breathe” routine. After we finished, the nurse looked at me and said, “We will call you if anything seems out of the norm within two or three days.” Two to three days feels like an eternity to a woman after a mammogram.

And like clockwork, three days later while I was shopping away in one of my favorite stores and having the best old time, I got a call …

“Mrs. Winters?”

“Yes.” I said.

Mom and Me

“We need you to come back,” the nurse said. “We need to take a few more images.”

My knees went weak and I held back some tears. I said to myself, “Do not freak out. Don’t overreact. It is probably nothing, but who knows, maybe not. It wasn’t nothing for many other women.”

As I headed to the hospital the second time around I wasn’t quite sure what to pray. But I prayed anyway. I prayed I was healthy. I prayed the doctors and nurses had great wisdom and discernment. Then I simply said “Lord whatever I face and whatever the tests show we face it together.”

So here I go. I was back for more images … don’t breathe, don’t move … Don’t Breathe, Don’t Move …NOW Breathe, DON’T BREATHE, DON’T MOVE. Again, I am thinking, “How could I breathe or move when my breast is flattened like a pancake and … the same routine.

Fortunately, they did not find anything in that second checkup.

And now, we have 3D imaging mammograms available. These machines require much fewer images and provide greater clarity. So needless to say you will hear “don’t breathe, don’t move” a whole lot less.

During this month of Breast Cancer Awareness, I want to lift up the families of those who have lost loved ones to breast cancer. And we also want to celebrate all the breast cancer survivors.

I have so many friends who are breast cancer survivors and many discovered their own cancer. My dear friend Vonda from high school was just 40 years old when she found her own lump and she had a double mastectomy. She is alive and well, 16 years cancer-free. Emily Chandler Westergreen, owner of Underground Runway, was just 37 when she discovered she had breast cancer, she had a double mastectomy and has been cancer free five years now! Donna Owen, who is the owner of Parlor 34 Hair was 45 and then 60 when she had breast cancer and is now almost two years cancer free. I share their stories to give us all hope and encouragement.

We live in amazing times, which includes huge advancements in medical research and specialized equipment. And we are blessed to have many of the top breast cancer centers right here in our community. Mammograms may not catch everything, but they are still an important part of breast health. I urge you to get your yearly mammogram and do your monthly breast exams. Be your own advocate if something does not feel right, don’t wait to get it checked out.

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Get Regular Screening Tests to Detect and Fight Breast Cancer

Besides skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, according to the American Cancer Society.

Finding breast cancer early can help save lives, and getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to achieve this.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, District 4 of the Georgia Department of Public Health is reminding women about the importance of early detection, knowing their risk factor and when to begin annual screenings.

Why is early detection important?

Finding breast cancer early (when it’s small, hasn’t spread and might be easier to treat) can help prevent deaths.

Women should be familiar with how their breasts usually look and feel and immediately report any changes to their health care provider.

Breast cancer screening advice

For women at average risk for breast cancer, the American Cancer Society offers the following recommendations:

• Women ages 40 to 44 can choose to start yearly breast cancer screening with a mammogram (x-ray of the breast).

• Women ages 45 to 54 should get a mammogram every year.

• Women 55 and older can either continue yearly screenings or switch to a mammogram every two years.

• Screening should continue if a woman is in good health and expected to live at least 10 more years.

In addition to a mammogram, women at high risk for breast cancer, either because of their family history, a genetic mutation or other risk factors, should be screened with MRI. They should talk with a health care provider about their breast cancer risk to determine the best screening plan.

Racial and ethnic differences

The American Cancer Society reports differences in breast cancer risk and outcomes based on race and ethnicity:

• Black women are slightly younger when they’re diagnosed with breast cancer (60 years old) compared to white women (63 years old).

• Black women have the highest death rate from breast cancer. About one in five Black women with breast cancer have triple-negative breast cancer, more than any other racial or ethnic group.

• Black women have a higher chance of developing breast cancer before the age of 40 compared to white women.

• At all ages, Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than any other race or ethnic group.

• White and Asian/Pacific Islander women are more likely to be diagnosed with localized breast cancer than Black, Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native women.

• Asian/Pacific Islanders have the lowest death rate from breast cancer.

• American Indian/Alaska Natives have the lowest rates of developing breast cancer.

Other breast cancer risk factors

The National Breast Cancer Foundation outlines some breast cancer risk factors based on a number of demographics:

• Gender: Breast cancer occurs nearly 100 times more often in women compared to men.

• Age: Two out of three women with invasive cancer are diagnosed after age 55.

• Race: Breast cancer is diagnosed more often in Caucasian women than women of other races.

• Obesity: Obesity is a risk factor for both men and women.

• Family history and genetics: If a person’s mother, sister, father or child has been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, they have a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in the future. The risk increases if the relative was diagnosed before the age of 50.

• Personal health history: If a person has been diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast, there’s an increased risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in the other breast in the future. The risk increases if abnormal breast cells have previously been detected, such as atypical hyperplasia, lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

• Menstrual and reproductive history: Women who had an early menstruation (before age 12), had late menopause (after age 55), had their first child at an older age or have never given birth can also have increased risk for breast cancer.

• Genome changes: Mutations in certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, can increase a person’s risk for breast cancer, which can be determined through genetic testing. Individuals with a family history of breast cancer may consider undergoing this testing. These gene mutations can be passed along to their children.

• Dense breast tissue: Having dense breast tissue can increase a person’s risk for breast cancer and make lumps harder to detect. Several states have passed laws requiring physicians to disclose if a woman’s mammogram indicates she has dense breasts so she’s aware of this risk.

Women should ask their physician if they have dense breasts and how to proceed.

Breast cancer statistics

Here are some recent breast cancer statistics from the National Breast Cancer Foundation: • In 2022, 287,500 estimated new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States, in addition to 51,400 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

• Sixty-five percent of breast cancer cases are

saves l ives Early detection

Schedule your mammogram today.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines recommend a baseline mammogram at the age of 40 and a yearly screening afterwards for women of average risk.

Empower yourself and book your mammogram today at piedmontmammo.org or schedule on the Piedmont MyChart patient portal.

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diagnosed at a localized stage meaning there is no sign the cancer has spread outside of the breast. The five-year relative survival rate is 99%.

• In 2022, an estimated 43,550 U.S. women will die from breast cancer.

• Men get breast cancer, too, though it’s rare. In 2022, an estimated 2,710 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S., and about 530 men will die from breast cancer.

• One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. In 2022, it’s estimated that about 30 percent of all new cancer diagnoses in women will be breast cancer.

• There are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.

Ask your County Agent

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

Q. What do I need to know about Asian Needle Ants?

Weekly Kitchen The

with Angela

Enjoy the rich flavors of fall with Caramel Apple Cobbler

Not everyone likes pumpkin spice. So while I’ve had pumpkin spice Moon Pies and some pumpkin spice tea and even pumpkin spice cheese this year (tasty!), I decided to cool it on the pumpkin spice foods and share, instead, a caramel-apple-inspired recipe this month. I absolutely love caramel apples, but who first thought of this brilliant pairing?

According to Nationaltoday.com, a Kraft Foods employee was tasked with finding a use for all the leftover caramels one Halloween. “Figuring out a way to use up these extra caramels,” the site says, “the confectioner, Dan Walker, decided to melt them and covered the apples with the melted caramel, creating an immediate autumnal classic.” Bless him!

The apple is the star of the fruit world each fall, and with good reason. A nice, crunchy apple makes a great snack, and apple bits can turn up in everything from quick breads and pound cakes to applesauce, apple butter, and other apple-filled foods.

I had a few extra apples on hand recently and decided to try them in a favorite cobbler recipe. First, I cooked the apples with some brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon to give them a nice caramel flavor. I substituted them for the summer berries I usually add to cobblers, and the result was a big hit at my house.

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County agents often get questions about things that require some research. This past month, I re ceived just such a question. I had never had a report of Asian needle ants before, so I took the sample of ants in a jar and listened to the client’s description.

While moving a bale of hay, the client had been stung multiple times. Being from the Southeast, her first thought was fire ants. Frankly, that would have been my first thought too. But as I looked at the sample and the client continued; these were no fire ants.

She had no allergies of which she was aware, yet these ant stings caused a severe allergic reaction that came close to putting her in the hospital. After doing some research herself, she was certain that she had been stung by Asian needle ants and brought me a sample for confirmation.

Sure enough, after consulting with University of Georgia Extension ento mologist, Dr. Dan Suiter, we received confirmation. These were Asian nee dle ants.

These non-native ants have been in Georgia since the 1930s, but they have been getting more attention as their populations have exploded in recent years. They are not aggressive like the more familiar fire ant, but they will sting when disturbed and their venom can be quite toxic—even fatal in some cases should sting victims suffer from anaphylaxis.

These ants are also invasive, meaning that they displace our native ant species. They can quickly devastate native ant populations by either taking over their nesting sites, eating their food or by directly preying on them. They are also active earlier in the spring before our native ants. This allows them to establish colonies before the native ants, so they tend to dominate available habitat earlier and can cause local extinctions of other ant species.

Also, unlike fire ants and Argentine ants (known as sugar ants), they do not build mounds, so it can be difficult to spot them. Asian needle ants establish colonies of up to a couple thousand ants by nesting under things like logs, stones, bark and as our client discovered…hay.

Many pest ant species lay down pheromones to help establish a well-defined foraging trail for other ants of the same colony to locate food sources, but the Asian needle ant does not forage in this manner. They in stead exhibit a very unusual behavior called “tandem carrying,” where one female worker ant will carry another worker ant in her mandibles. Once a food source is located, she will put her sister down, and they will forage together.

It is likely that this ant is here to stay, but research has shown that Advion IG granular bait will work to help control them.

For more information about managing the Asian needle ant or other stinging insects, contact the Coweta County Extension office at 770-254-2620 or email coweta.extension@uga.edu.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. Special thanks to Purdue Extension and University of Illinois Extension turfgrass resources for contributions to this article.

Photo Credit: Joe MacGown, Mississippi State University

A generous sprinkling of pecans makes the perfect crunchy topping, and drizzled with a little more caramel, this cobbler is the perfect treat to eat precisely once a year. Of course, if you really want to take it over the top, serve this hot out of the oven with a scoop of your best vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Recipe

Caramel Apple Cobbler

o 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into thin wedges

used Honeycrisp apples)

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 stick butter, divided use

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup sugar

1 cup milk

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan over high heat, add ap ple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, and 4 tablespoons of the butter. Combine all ingredients and stir until the butter has completely melted and mixture starts to bubble. Then on medium-high heat, continue stirring for 6-7 minutes until the apple slices have softened and the butter and sugar have reached a thin caramel consistency. Remove from heat.

In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and milk, and stir just until combined.

Using an 8- or 9-inch square glass baking dish, melt the remaining four tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Next, pour the flour-and-milk mixture on top of the melted butter. Last, pour the apple mixture on top, allowing the apples to sink down into the batter. Sprinkle cobbler with pecans and bake for 30 minutes. Excellent drizzled with your favorite homemade or purchased caramel sauce and served with vanilla ice cream! Yields 10-12 servings.

Angela McRae is a freelance writer and editor from Newnan, and you can find out more about her work at angelamcrae.com.

questions and comments to her at angelamcrae@charter.net

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Mayor Brady speaks to Newnan Kiwanis Club

Nominations for the 2023 Coweta Citizen of the Year are now open. The application deadline is Nov. 16

The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual with outstanding leadership and citizenship within our community. The nominee will have demonstrated exemplary vision, civic pride, and a strong commitment to a better Coweta through volunteerism and com munity involvement. Last year’s winner was Norma Haynes.

The nominee should live in Coweta County and his/her civic and volunteer activities must be centered in Coweta and the surrounding area. Consideration will be given to those who demonstrate leadership and performance in multiple areas of community service over a period of years.

The Kiwanis Club of Newnan recently hosted Newnan Mayor Keith Brady at its weekly luncheon meet ing where the mayor shared an update on the latest happenings in Newnan.

The mayor started by thanking Newnan Kiwanis hosting the Coweta County Fair and recognized the impact of the Fair proceeds, which are shared to support the youth of Newnan and Coweta County. He went on to talk about the quality of life in Newnan and how much his family enjoys our community.

Mayor Brady discussed the Caldwell Tanks redevelopment project, Newnan’s new trash vendor and the new trash pickup process, and the LINC Trail and how it adds to the quality of life in Newnan. The mayor also shared with us his excitement in anticipation of next summer’s AFO concert and events with Newnan sister city Ayr-South Ayrshire, Scotland.

Mayor Brady ended with a brief update on the LOST negotiations and helped Newnan Kiwanis mem bers understand the impact of the LOST on the community.

Nomination forms are available at The Newnan Coweta Cham ber of Commerce or you can visit their website at https://www. newnancowetachamber.org/citizen-of-the-year

Hosted by the Kiwanis clubs of Coweta County, next year’s event will be held January 26, 2023 at the Newnan Centre. 2022 Citizen of the Year Norma Haynes

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Coweta-Fayette EMC hosts 75th Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation

the opportunity to obtain solar power for your home without you having to install and pay for your own solar panels. This year the Board moved forward with adding a battery storage project which will give us more efficiency and reliability,” said Fulton.

This past July, CFEMC set a new peak demand and is confident in the ability to continue to meet energy needs while ensuring the reliability of power supply. Stephens explained how inflation has impacted the co-op over the last year.

“At the end of the day, we must balance all of this with affordabil ity. CFEMC is experiencing inflation just like you. Along with all electric utilities across the country, we are seeing increases in the fuel for generation of electricity, especially natural gas and coal,” said Stephens. “CFEMC’s board of directors approved a natural gas hedging policy in 2020 to help manage the volatility of the natural gas market and the impact it has on our purchased power costs.”

Fulton went on to explain how the Board of Directors were work ing to ensure low electric rates despite the increase in power costs.

CFEMC’s annual meeting is an important part of the cooperative business model. The member appreciation event brings members together to learn more about the cooperative’s business matters, meet CFEMC board member representatives, and participate in the democratic cooperative process by electing their board members.

Nominated by the Committee on Nominations: Therol R. Brown (Seat 1, Fayette County), Daniel C. Langford, Jr. (Seat 2, Fayette County) and J. Neal Shepard, Jr. (Seat 1, Coweta County) who were re-elected to serve three-year terms.

During the business meeting, Board Chairman Jim Fulton wel comed members to the co-ops first in-person Annual Meeting since 2019 and shared the CFEMC’s Board of Directors’ commitment to its members through meeting CFEMC’s main goal of providing member value, system value and employee value to all members and employees.

“Since our last annual meeting we have grown to more than 88,000 active members, which makes us the ninth (9th) largest coop in the state of Georgia and among the top 50 largest in the entire country,” said Fulton. “This year we continue to make im provements and additions to our technology capabilities, and our energy accessibility and availability. We continually review our plans and strategies for the co-op. This year that included upgrades as well as improvements to facility and asset management, cyber security, and a continuous review and updating of our policies and procedures to ensure that we remain in conformance with all cur rent governance procedures for co-op boards and management.”

CFEMC President & CEO Chris Stephens shared how the cooper ative is committed to reliability while also exploring green energy opportunities.

“We continue to be committed to exploring ways to make renew able and carbon-free energy a part of our balanced energy mix, but we know that can come at the expense of reliability. Reliability ranks as one of the most important issues to our members,” said Stephens. “We must continue to invest in upgrades and mainte nance of our distribution system while also making sure we have reliable sources of generation.”

With solar-power options on the rise, Stephens explained how CFEMC is taking steps to meet the demand for carbon-free sources.

“Clean electricity is also getting a lot of attention. It’s electricity generated from zero-emission resources, like renewables or other carbon-free sources,” said Stephens. “Our power supply mix already includes energy produced from renewables from facilities all over the state that includes solar, landfill gas, hydro and wood waste. Solar will make up 10% of our capacity by the end of this year.”

He also noted CFEMC’s participation in two new carbon free nucle ar units at Plant Vogtle – coming soon.

“In addition to renewables, we are participating in two new car bon free nuclear units at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, GA. These resources will further reduce our demand for coal and natural gas. In fact, by 2024, over 60% of our generated electricity will be car bon free.”

Fulton went on to share how CFEMC worked to ensure the reli ability and efficiency of renewable options through implementing additional solar amenities.

“We continued to upgrade the Michael C. Whiteside Community Solar Facility located in Heard County which is a part of our territory. This 1.68 MW community solar plant provides you our members

“Earlier this year we were faced with substantial increases in pow er costs which affect over 70% of our budgeted expenses. We re acted quickly with staff’s input to make budget adjustments and other moves such as fuel cost hedging and reallocation of expenses to keep your electric bill as low as possible. We are not ‘out of the woods’ yet but we will continue to take whatever steps are neces sary to keep rates as low as possible.”

In addition to providing electric service and member programs, CFEMC is also very concerned about the communities we serve. Stephens noted how CFEMC’s Operation Round Up Foundation has worked to assist several local organizations through the distribu tion of grants.

“This year, Operation Round Up reached a new milestone. Since its inception in 1993, we’ve distributed over $6 million dollars through grants to organizations, individuals, schools as well as scholarships,” said Stephens.

Lastly, Stephens ensured members that CFEMC will continue to build a strong future for the community.

“We were built and led by the members we serve. We’ve been tested by storms and pandemics, but CFEMC puts people first, not just during tough times, but all the time. Over the years, our char itable efforts, our ability to aid sister co-ops, our support of local schools and youth have built a strong foundation for not only the EMC to continue to grow, but for our communities as well. Building a strong future is, and will remain, a priority.”

The business session concluded with the awarding of the grand prize. Willie Mae Derring was the lucky winner of a $1,000 CFEMC electric bill credit.

CFEMC Board of Directors (left to right) are Therol R. Brown (Seat 1, Fayette County), Daniel C. Langford, Jr. (Seat 2, Fayette County) and J. Neal Shepard, Jr. (Seat 1, Coweta County).

CFEMC employees welcome members to 2022 Annual Meeting.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Central Christian (2-5, 1-1 Region)

Oct. 14 – Open

Fri., Oct. 21 – at Young Americans* (Conyers), 7:30 pm

East Coweta (5-3, 1-1 Region)

Oct. 14 – at Campbell* ... W, 44-7

Fri., Oct. 21 – Open

Heritage School (6-1, 0-1 District)

Oct. 14 – at Westfield School ... L, 0-35

Fri., Oct. 21 – Strong Rock Christian*, 7:30 pm

Newnan (3-4, 2-2 Region)

Oct. 14 – Open

Fri., Oct. 21 – at Langston Hughes*, 7:30 pm

Northgate (2-6, 1-1 Region)

Oct. 13 – at Northside-Columbus, L, 27-33

Fri., Oct. 21 – Harris County*, 7:30 pm

Trinity Christian (5-2, 4-0 Region)

Oct. 14 – Open

Fri., Oct. 21 – LaGrange*, 7:30 pm

* denotes Region/District game

PRO SPORTS

MLB – Atlanta Braves (101-61 reg. season)

National League Division Series (Phils win 3-1)

Oct. 11 – Philadelphia Phillies ... L, 6-7

Oct. 12 – Philadelphia Phillies ... W, 3-0

Oct. 14 – at Philadelphia Phillies ... L, 1-9 Oct. 15 – at Philadelphia Phillies ... L,3-8 End of season.

NBA – Atlanta Hawks (0-0)

Wed., Oct. 19 – Houston Rockets, 7:30 pm – BSSE

Fri., Oct. 21 – Orlando Magic, 7:30 pm – BSSE

Sun., Oct. 23 – Charlotte Hornets, 5 pm – BSSE

Oct. 26 – at Detroit Pistons, 7 pm – BSSE Oct. 28 – at Detroit Pistons, 7 pm – BSSE

NFL – Atlanta Falcons (3-3)

Oct. 16 – San Francisco 49ers ... W, 28-14

Sun., Oct. 23 – at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 pm – FOX Oct. 30 – Carolina Panthers, 1 pm – FOX

HUNTING SEASON DATES – COWETA

Aug. 15 – Feb. 28 ... Squirrel, Opossum, Raccoon

Aug. 15 – March 15 ... Falconry (Squirrel)

Sept. 10 – Jan. 8 ... Deer (Archery)

Oct. 1 – March 15 ... Falconry (Rabbit, Quail, Grouse)

Oct. 8 – Oct. 23 ... Canada Goose / White Fronted Geese

Oct. 8 – Oct. 28 ... Sora and Rails / King & Clapper Rails

Oct. 15 – Jan. 8 ... Deer (Primitive Weapons, Youth-Firearms)

Oct. 15 – Feb. 28 ... Grouse

Oct. 22 – Jan. 8 ... Deer (Firearms)

Hunting & Fishing License Info: Call 1-800-366-2661 Visit https://georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes

LAKE LEVELS

Jackson Lake – Oct. 17 ... 526.65 ft. (Full 528 ft.)

Lake Allatoona – Oct. 17 ... 833.70 ft (Full 840 ft.)

Lake Harding – Oct. 17 ... 516.13 ft. (Full 520 ft.)

Lake Lanier – Oct.

Lake Martin,

Lake Wedowee,

West Point

SUNRISE / SUNSET

Wednesday, Oct. 19 – Rise 7:47 am; Set 7:00 pm

Thursday, Oct. 20 – Rise 7:48 am; Set 6:58 pm

Friday, Oct. 21 – Rise 7:48 am; Set 6:57 pm

Saturday, Oct. 22 – Rise 7:49 am; Set 6:56 pm

Sunday, Oct. 23 – Rise 7:50 am; Set 6:55 pm

Monday, Oct. 24 – Rise 7:51 am; Set 6:54 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 25 – Rise 7:52 am; Set 6:53 pm

Zen Monkey’s News and Musings …

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David Boyd Sr., one of the great “characters” of Newnan, died at the age of 83. He was a well-known political cartoonist and held court at the Redneck Gourmet for many years. God broke the mold after creating Boyd. We here at Winters Media will deeply miss him.

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While some people have the cash to pay for their phones upfront, others will finance their purchase. In fact, more than 1 in 5 Americans think that the new iPhone is worth going into debt, according to a nationally representative survey conducted by WalletHub.

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In one day, the United Kingdom went from having a male prime minister and female queen to having a female prime minister and a male king.

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A 14-year-old girl was charged with arson for setting a fire at a Walmart in Peachtree City, according to police. The preliminary investigation found the fire was intentionally set in the paper goods aisle of the store, the Peachtree City Police Department said in a press release.

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The “Small Town Throwdown” concert at Ashley Park recently raised $53,000 for the Coweta Community Foundation. Headlining artist Brantley Gilbert led the concert lineup which also featured, LOCASH & Gyth Rigdon, & Dee Jay Silver. It was produced by Palmetto Entertainment.

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Eight hours of drinking is binge drinking; eight hours of TV is binge watching; but eight hours of sleep is not enough.

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For those of you who keep track of these kinds of statistics, Georgia ranked 19th for Happiest State, according to Wallethub. Also, Atlanta ranked 18th among best cities for coffee lovers.

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A fire destroyed the building housing the popular Heirloom Market and Bakery. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The market was located on Hwy. 54 close to the Fayette County line.

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Hotel California is a negative Yelp review with a two-minute guitar solo.

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Welcome to the Nanny State: Tesla is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the US because the windows can pinch a person’s fingers when being rolled up. Tesla told US safety regulators that the automatic window reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, per the AP.

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The Newnan Kiwanis said nearly 45,000 people attended the 2022 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair, which set a new attendance record for the annual event.This year’s Fair ran 11 days, Sept. 15 through Sept. 25, with an average daily attendance of just over 4,000. Fair Chairman Scott Cortner said new rides and entertainment were the focus of 2022. And nearly perfect late Summer, early Fall weather certainly didn’t hurt.

The Coweta Samaritan Clinic has announced two additions to its staff. Amy Boren, RN, has been named Nurse Manager and Christy Van Drew has been added as Practice Manager. Two valued team members – Ginny Lyles and Peggie Lawson – had announced their respective retirements thus creating the need to add Boren and Van Drew to the staff.

The only loser in an argument is the one who didn’t learn anything from it.

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners in partnership with the local Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is launching a Tornado Assistance Program to help unincorporated residents impacted by the March 2021 tornado. The program will initially focus on removing standing damaged trees within 125-feet of residences. Up to $10,000 may be allocated per parcel based on the site assessment.

On September 16, 2022, the West Georgia Technical College Foundation celebrated the 20th annual Black Tie & Boots event. The event set a new record by raising a net profit of more than $150,000 in proceeds.

Dogs were much happier before TVs and cell phones came along.

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Be surprised at the smooth, rich flavors you will find in these delightful wines!

Nov. 4th, 5th (sold out!), 12th, 16th, 26nd starting at 6:30pm.

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Open Enrollment for 2023 health plans open November 1 and runs through December 15.

If you or a loved one is new to Medicare, you owe it to yourself to find out all you can now so there are no surprises later.

Let’s begin with a few definitions. There are two main types of costs to consider.

No. 1 – Medicare premiums: A monthly amount you pay to belong to a Medicare plan.

And No. 2 – Medicare deductibles: The amount of money that you will pay out of pocket for covered services before your plan coverage begins.

There are four basic parts to Medicare.

Part A covers hospital stays, skilled nursing, hospice and some home health services.

Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient services, and medical equipment.

Part C plans (also called Medicare Advantage) are sold by private insurance companies.  Part C provides you the same coverage as Part A and Part B.  Part D covers prescriptions and can also be purchased on the private market.

While the premium rates will not be released until November, the standard Medicare Part B rate is expected to remain at $170.10 per month.   While only about one percent of Medicare Part A enrollee’s pay premiums, those that do can expect to pay between $252 to $508 a month depending on the number of quarters of work history.

Part C, or Medicare Advantage costs vary since they are sold by private insurance but have decreased over recent years. And Part D is expected to run around $31.50 a month.

There are expenses that are not covered under Medicare.  Routine vision checks, eyeglasses and contacts are not covered under Medicare. Hearing Aid costs are not covered.  Medicare does not pay for routine teeth cleaning, x-rays, fillings or root canals.  It does not pay for dentures or gum or oral surgery.  Custodial Care, which includes non-medical home care, assisted living and nursing home care, is

not covered by Medicare. Neither are Chiropractic treatments nor acupuncture.

If you are spending your “golden” years traveling, you should also be aware that Medicare does not cover you when you are outside of the United States.  There are Medicare Advantage plans that will cover emergency costs out of the U.S., and you can purchase a Medigap Policy that can help pay up to $50,000 of medical expenses while you are outside of the country.

One last surprise to be aware of:  If you are held in the hospital under observation and then require rehabilitation, Medicare Part A will not pay for your rehab.  You must be admitted to the hospital for three days for your Medicare to kick in for the rehabilitation.  Just because you spend the night in the hospital does not mean you have been admitted.

Spend October learning the facts and finding out what plans will work best for you.  You will be making decisions that you have to live with for a year.  If you would like some “unbiased” help in making the decision, contact our local Area Agency on Aging at 770-854-6026.  By researching now, you will be able to make the best educated decision for you and your loved one.

Beth Dow is a Dementia and Alzheimer’s Educator, CAEd and Geriatric Care Manager. She is also the owner of Home Helpers of GA & AL in Newnan. Readers can contact her by email at  beth@ solutionsbybeth.com.

Kathy Bohannon’s Front Porch Stories

Changes

I’d like to think that at my age and place in life, there aren’t many roads I haven’t traveled, not many life moments I haven’t experienced.

Yet, here we go again.

I’m excited for this next adventure, yet it is bittersweet. We are moving to Statesboro to be closer to our son and his family. Like all kiddos, our Statesboro grandlittles are growing like weeds and we have missed so much by being nearly four hours away from them.

But there are two grandlittles here. Two that we have been blessed to be very close to for the past six years.

And there are friends. Friends here that are like family, lifelong friends. These are friends that I am having a very difficult time leaving.

But there are friends in and near Statesboro that are also lifelong. Friends that became family when we lived in Savannah for twenty years.

Twenty years in Moreland, twenty more years in Savannah and the last six here in Newnan.

My heart is torn but also rejoicing. I’m broken hearted but also so happy I can barely sleep. The stress of moving is legit, y’all. I work from home and don’t have time to pack, but I’m packing. I need sleep but I’m awake at night.

I know that everything will be fine, and like a flipped light switch, the ending of all this stress will be swift, as swift as it started.

The Statesboro Littles will be frequent, hopefully daily, visitors, just four houses away in a quiet neighborhood. I can just see the bicycles laying all over the yard, board games going full blast, crafting all sorts of things including those last-minute school projects. But I know I will hardly be able to wait to see our grandgirls visit.

It’s bittersweet.

But nothing can surpass the stress when we moved to Newnan. Our grandlittle Wren was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 16 months. In a flurry of panic, we moved from our home in Savannah to our RV in a campground about an hour from Savannah. My husband had another year before retirement, and I hit the road every couple of weeks for over a year to spend a week at CHOA with our daughter and Wren. In time, Wren was pronounced in remission. By then my husband had retired and we had renovated an adorable home here in Newnan. We were blessed to be here throughout Wren’s treatments.

The plan is that some of my friends here will come to visit and also get to see Savannah. The plan is also that the grandlittles here will come every school break and for several weeks in the summer. Of course, I’ll get to see my Savannah friends often, just like in the old days. Those things alone give me strength to get up and pack yet another box.

But I know, just as in the desperate move that brought us here, God is all over this. My sweet husband knows my stress is pretty bad right now and as I was compiling this column, he came in and shared Philippians 4:6-7 with me. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

I’m gonna take a deep breath, prepare for the many goodbyes that are on the horizon, and get ready for this next adventure. I’m following God’s lead.

Kathy Bohannon is a writer and currently lives in Newnan. n

upcoming Events

October 19 & 22, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

Ghost Wineries Wine Tastings at Senoia’s The Classic Market Oct. 19 and 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. $35 per person

6 (one ounce) pours of wine from a famous ghost win ery, a glass of wine, and charcuterie board food pairings. Limited

RSVP and pay in advance. 6:30 p.m. 15 Main St., Suite 1B. 770.727.9140 theclassicmarketsenoia.com

October 20-23, 27-30, THURSDAYS- SUNDAYS

n NTC’S THE MOUSETRAP Suspect everyone in this classic Agatha Christie mystery. 24 First Ave., 770.683.6282 newnantheatre.org

October 20, THURSDAY

n Goodwill Fall Job Fair at First United Methodist Church 4 to 6 p.m., Old Navy, Kroger, Goodwill, Chipolte, Chicken Salad Chick, Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Food Depot, Cracker Barrel, The Honey Baked Ham Store, T. J. Maxx, Quik Trip, KFC, Wendy’s, Dollar Tree, Popeyes, Krystal, Amazon and many more to come. goodwillsr.org 33 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263.

October 21, FRIDAY

n Senoia Alive! After Five Summer Concert Series Night market with craft vendors, food trucks, live music, kids activities, late night shopping and more! 5 to 10 p.m., Hallo-Woof! Dog Costume Contest at Senoia Alive After Five n Friday Night Football Check Sportsman’s Corner for info

October 22, SATURDAY

n Keep Newnan Beautiful Paint Recycling 8 a.m. to Noon, behind Newnan City Hall, 25 LaGrange St. Fees will apply and discounts are available for city of Newnan residents. 678.673.5505, knb@newnanga.gov

October 22, SATURDAY

n Autumn Acres Festival at Cornerstone UMC 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A community-wide event featuring a senior health fair, crafts booths, food trucks. Starting at 1 p.m., youngsters are invited to enjoy autumn-candy-treating (like trick-or-treating) beneath the church’s pavilion. cornerstonenewnan.org

n HOWL-O-WEEN Pet Parade & Costume Contest

Join Friends of LINC and City of Newnan Leisure Services at C. Jay Smith Park, 92 Farmer St., for a pet parade, costume contest. 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Katie Mosely, 678.673.5506 for info.

n Main Street Newnan Spirits & Spice Festival 2 to 7 p.m.

It’s time to eat, drink, and get spooky! Walk the Downtown Spir its Trail and purchase specialty cocktails at different participating locations, spice things up by tasting numerous types of chilis at the Chili Cook-Off, and have some skele-fun on the Twisted Trol ley Tour ride. Live music, craft market, and activities for the kids. mainstreetnewnan.com

n Fall Festival 5 to 7:30 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 3989 Corinth Road, Newnan 30263. Everyone is welcome.

Pumpkin decorating, hayride, inflatables, face painting, cake walk, games and prizes, hot dogs, chips, drinks and popcorn. Please, no scary costumes.

October 22, SATURDAY

n Hocus Pocus Movie in the Park Greenville Street Park. 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair! If we have inclement weather, the movie will be shown at the Wadsworth Auditorium. Presented by City of Newnan Leisure Services.

October 24, MONDAY

n Red Cross Blood Drive at St Paul’s Episcopal Church 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 576 Roscoe Road, Newnan. redcrossblood.org

October 27, THURSDAY

n The Contenders at The Nixon Centre 7 p.m. Folk-icana duo. Tickets $20 adult; $15 senior / student; $5 CCSS employee. For more information visit thenixoncentre.net, 770.254.ARTS, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan

October 28, FRIDAY

n Hocus Pocus Movie in the Park at Seavy Street Park in Senoia at dark! Bring the family, blankets/chairs, and set up starting at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available. Come in cos tume and enjoy photo opportunities and more!

n Friday Night Football Check Sportsman’s Corner for info

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October 28-29 & 30, FRIDAY-SATURDAY & SUNDAY

n Southern Arc Dance’s DRACULA presented by Newnan Cultural Arts Commission Friday/Saturday at 7 p.m; Sunday at 3 p.m. $30 adult; $15 children under 12. Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson St. Contact Southern Arc Dance 770.683.3724 for more information • www.southernarcdance.org

October 29, SATURDAY

n The Autumn Chase 5K Returns Newnan Utilities Park, 70 Sewell Rd, Newnan 5K race - 8:30 a.m. • 1-Mile Fun Run - 9 a.m. • Tot Trot - 9:10 a.m. http://give.piedmont.org/ autumnchase for more details. Questions? Contact Colleen Alrutz at 770.254.3550 or email Colleen.Alrutz@piedmont.org

n Rain Barrel Workshop Join KNB and Newnan Utilities from 10 to 11 a.m. for a rain barrel make-n-take workshop. Limited spaces available. $10 registration fee required. To register call 678-673-5505 or email knb@newnanga.gov Preregistered participants leave with a full size rain barrel. Limit of 1 barrel per household.

n 5th Annual Newnan Police Car Show at Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

n Red Cross Blood Drive at PTC Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1 to 5 p.m., 171 Gordon Rd, Newnan. redcrossblood.org

October 31, MONDAY

Halloween

n Main Street Newnan Munchkin Masquerade

Our downtown Trick-or-Treat for the little ones! The Munchkin Masquerade will take place Oct. 31 from 10 a.m., ending by noon. mainstreetnewnan.com

n Red Cross Blood Drive at Unity Baptist Church 2 to 7 p.m., 311 Smokey Road, Newnan. redcrossblood.org

Trinity Christian moves to No. 8 in latest 4-A State Poll with 5-game win streak

From Staff Reports

Trinity Christian is the hottest local prep football team with a five-game win streak entering play on Friday.

Trinity Christian, now ranked No. 8 in the latest AJC Class 4-A State Poll, is coming off a bye week. But in the Lions last action on Oct. 7, TCS rallied with 20 fourth-quarter points to beat then-No. 7 Whitewater, 27-23, in Fayetteville. Lions quarterback Henry Brodnax completed 19 of 32 passes for 366 yards and 3 TDs in leading the comeback, pushing Trinity to its fifth win in-a-row. The Lions are 5-2 overall and a perfect 4-0 in Region 4, 4-A. It was also the second consecutive week to knock off a ranked opponent. Trinity downed then-No. 7 Starr’s Mill, 3-0, a week earlier. The Lions host region foe LaGrange on Friday.

Heritage School was unbeaten entering play last Friday, but took a 35-0 loss on the road to Westfield School of Perry. The Hawks, now 6-1 overall and 0-1 in District 5, 3-A play, host Strong Rock Christian this week.

East Coweta picked up its first Region 2, 7-A win of the season last week with

a 44-7 thumping of host Campbell. The Indians, now 5-3 overall and 1-1 in Region, have an open date on Friday and will host Westlake on Oct. 28.

Newnan was idle last week after an exciting 34-33 Homecoming victory over Alexander on Oct. 7. The Cougars scored on a 24-yard touchdown run by James Paige with under four minutes to play and the Newnan defense forced a late fumble to secure the win over Alexander. The Cougars, now 3-4 overall and 2-2 in Region 5, 6-A, jump back into region play this week at unbeaten and Class 6-A, No.1-ranked Langston Hughes.

After Northgate opened its Region 3, 5-A part of the schedule on Oct. 7 with a 37-0 blanking of McIntosh, the Vikings found the going tough last Thursday at Northside-Columbus. Northgate and

Northside were tied 13-13 in the second quarter before the Vikings let the region contest get away from them in a 33-27 loss. The Vikings are 2-6 overall, but 1-1 in Region 3 play and host region-foe Harris County on Friday.

Central Christian also had an open date last week after dropping a 49-14 decision to Sherwood Christian in GAPPS Region 2, 2-A action on Oct. 7. The Crusaders are 2-5 overall and 1-1 in region play. Central Christian travels to Conyers on Friday to face Young Americans in its next action.

LAST WEEK’S SCORES – Oct. 13-14 Northside-Columbus 33, Northgate 27 East Coweta 44, Campbell 7 Westfield School 35, Heritage School 0 Newnan, TCS, Central Christian – open

THIS WEEK’S GAMES – Oct. 21

Strong Rock Christian at Heritage School Newnan at Langston Hughes Harris County at Northgate LaGrange at Trinity Christian Central Christian at Young Americans East Coweta, open *All games start at 7:30 p.m.

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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.

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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

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BEEF FEST

Inaugural Beef Festival Sat., Oct. 22 in Carrollton

The inaugural Beef Festival will be held to promote the beef cattle industry in Carroll County and the great West Georgia area on Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carroll County Ag Center located at 900 Newnan Road in Carrollton. The festival will feature a Beef Chili Cook-off, live cattle display, beef and farm-related vendors, kid’s activities, hay rides, face painting, hamburgers and hotdog plates for $5 and ice cream by Butter’dudder. It’s free to attend but some activities require you to pay as you go by purchasing tickets at the event. The beef Chili Cook-Off contest is $10 to enter and prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Paula Burke at 770.836.8546.

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COMMERCIAL 47 TON LOG SPLITTER FOR SALE 25 horsepower engine, horizontal split 34 inches, vertical lift 33 inches, asking $3,000. For more info, call 770.254.7050

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

We Buy

WE BUY: scrap metal, junk cars, old appliances, stoves, refrigerators, wash ers, dryers, dish washers & batteries. Gentry Recycling 770.253.5770

buys cars . 7 days a week. www.lkqpickyourpart.com for aluminum, copper, brass. Gentry Recycling

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Estate Market

The real estate market continues to shift from a seller’s market to a more neutral market. We are seeing homes listed take much longer to sell. There are more sellers reducing their list prices. The real estate market was so strong in the spring of 2022 that you were rarely seeing price reductions. Things have changed.

We are seeing an increase in properties listed for sale. At the time I am writing this, there are 398 residential listings for sale in Coweta County. We were typically dealing with only 140 listings for sale just a few months ago. At the same time, mortgage rates have increased dramatically. Mortgage rates nearly touched seven percent during the week of September 19, 2022. This is the highest rates have been in years. The mortgage rates increase curbed buyer enthusiasm as we are seeing less buyers with less buying power. So, all of this should decrease property prices, right? This is not the case at all right now.

Per the Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS), the average sales price in Coweta County in August 2021 was $383,732. In August of 2022 the average sales price jumped over 17% to $451,410. Despite an increase in supply (listings) and decrease in demand (less buyers), the price has increased. This is quite an unusual real estate market. This does show the value in Coweta County real estate right now.

So, what does the future hold? We are entering our seasonally “slow” time of the year in real estate. We sell less houses in the fall and winter than the spring and summer. I do expect prices to simmer down. Regarding mortgage rates, the Federal National Mortgage Association, known as Fannie Mae, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, known as Freddie Mac, both have predicted that mortgage rates will decrease closer to 4% in 2023. This should increase the number of buyers and strengthen their buying power (they can afford more). The real estate market is more volatile now than it has been in a very long time, but prices continue to stay strong here in Coweta County.

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

Services

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We do Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Doors, Windows, Roofing, Flooring, Drywall, Concrete etc.

Mike @ 678.409.8600 Quality work at its finest ...

TREE REMOVAL – 24/7 Emergency Service, Tree-Shrub Pruning and Trimming, Commercial and Residential, Licensed/Insured. Want It Your Way, Call Us Right Away. Misael’s Tree Service & Stump Grinding. Call 678.301.0153

Now Hiring

Goodwill Fall Job Fair at First United Methodist Church Thursday, Octoberr 20, 4 to 6 p.m., Old Navy, Kroger, Goodwill, Chipolte, Chicken Salad Chick, Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Food Depot, Cracker Barrel, The Honey Baked Ham Store, T,. J. Maxx, Quik Trip, KFC, Wendy’s, Dollar Tree, Popeyes, Krystal, Amazon and many more. goodwillsr.org 33 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263.

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camped in twice!! 1st owner never got to use due to medical condition. Model 27RKSS - 33ft w/slide out, awning, leveler hitch, Bluetooth & more, never cooked or smoked in, no pets, new tires…like new! Selling home so had to get a little bigger for long term. 334.885.1252

Vehicles

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

Land / Lots

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

Commercial Property

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

Services

HOME TOWN HANDYMAN 770.715.5964 - No job TOO big, or TOO small. 11.9

10% OFF ANY TREE SERVICE for senior citizens and veterans from Arbor Tech Tree Service when you mention this ad. Experts in tree removal, trimming/pruning, and stump grinding. Emergency service. Free Estimates. Certified ISA Arborist on staff. Call 678.633.2986

PAYLESS CONSTRUCTION all phases of drywall, specializing in completing basements. Over 30 years experience. Darryl Putman, 678.367.5907 10.26

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

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

WE ARE HIRING – HEADLEY CONSTRUCTION is now hiring Superintendents and Skilled Laborers. Great pay, 401K, paid holidays & PTO, plus home every night. Previous experience in new construction or renovation is required. If you take pride in your work, we want to interview you today. Apply in-person at 44 East Washington Street, Newnan or email resume to cgilliam@headleyconstruction.com

CARROLLTON, GA – Parts department help needed – drivers, counter help and stock help. Must be over 21 with valid driver’s license and insurance. Great pay and benefits for right candidate. Apply at Scott Evans Nissan or Scott Evans Dodge to Rob or Tony. 770.834.5050 or 770.832.8222

SMALLCAKES IS HIRING – Want to work someplace fun with flexible scheduling? Smallcakes Cupcakery Newnan is hiring for part-time closing cashiers! Shifts are 2-4 days per week, with opening weekend shifts also available. Apply in the store today!! 113 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan 30265. For info, call 770.252.1400.

BENEFITS – Progressive Heating Air & Plumbing now hiring HVAC Techs, Installers, Apprentices & Plumbers. Benefits include Ongoing Train ing, Medical-Dental-Vision Insurance, 401K Retirement, Paid Holidays & Vacation. Send resume to news@progressiveac.com or apply at progressiveac.com

CAREGIVERS – Home Helpers of GA & AL seeking qualified Caregivers. Available shifts – days, evenings, overnight and/or weekends. Competitive wages, extensive training, supportive work environment and paid time off. Apply online at ApplyToBeACNA.com or call 678.876.5118

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PROFESSIONALS NEEDED

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is hiring new professional team members at our facility in Newnan, Georgia, due to our continued growth. We are looking for fresh faces with a broad range of expertise to expand our amazing leadership team!

Direct Hire jobs in salaried positions are on our website. Engineers, Analysts, Buyers, Operations Leaders and Supervisors who understand the manufacturing process are urged to apply. On the website, choose “Direct Hire” to review job information.

a career with Yamaha has been one of the best decisions that I’ve made. It’s given me a whole lot of experience, it’s grown me a lot, not only as an engineer but as a person. And so it’s been really cool experience to get to grow up with the company, and I think that’s very valuable.”