The Weekly September 20, 2023

Mobile Recovery Bus Tour NEWNAN Stop with Coweta Force at Foundation Church Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m. Live Music, Food & Fun. 6 Perry St., Newnan. cowetaforce.org Eventbrite.com Newnan Theatre Co performs MISERY Sept. 21-24 newnantheatre.org

Jasmin Arakawa at Nixon Centre Acclaimed classical pianist Sept. 21, 7 p.m.nixoncentre.net

First Fall Morning Hike at The Bend Sept. 22. Call and reserve spot 770.254.7271 Lunch and Learn at The Carnegie Sept. 22. newnancarnegie.com

Main Street Newnan's Fall Art Walk Sept. 22. mainstreetnewnan.com

Friday Night High School Football Sept. 22.

NFUMC’s Huge Children’s Consignment Sale Sept. 22-23, nfumcpreschool.org

First Responders' Softball Tournament Sept. 22-23, Lt. Reasor 678.523.0748

Turin Tractor Pull Activities include Parade at 10 a.m., Sept. 23 turintractorpull.com

Southern Arc Dance Center's Malice in Wonderland Sept. 23, 7 p.m. 30982.danceticketing.com

Upcoming …

Ferst Annual Lewis Grizzard & Catfish Memorial Bike Ride Oct. 1 active.com, Oktoberfest Oct. 6, KNB's Paint Recycling and MGEV's Fall Plant Sale Oct. 14, Main Street's Spirits & Spice Festvial Oct. 21 2023 Oak Hill Cemetery Tour & Mad for Pumpkins Museum Tour Oct. 21 & 27 Main Street Newnan's Munchkin Masquerade Oct. 31

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Piedmont

Bariatrics Program Receives National Accreditation

Newnan

Piedmont Newnan Hospital’s Bariatrics Program has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

“Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality in Coweta County,” said Roger Eduardo, M.D., bariatric surgeon at Piedmont Newnan.

The MBSAQIP Standards, Optimal Resources for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, ensure that metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. MBSAQIP-Accredited centers offer preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for patients with obesity.

“We’re very proud to receive this accreditation and offer high quality care close to home for our patients,” Dr. Eduardo said. “This national accreditation ensures that patients receive a multidisciplinary program, not just a surgical procedure, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success.”

To earn MBSAQIP Accreditation, Piedmont Newnan met essential criteria for staffing, training, facility infrastructure and patient care pathways, ensuring its ability to support patients with obesity. Piedmont Newnan also participates in a national data registry that yields semiannual reports on the quality of its surgical outcomes and identifying opportunities for quality improvement. The MBSAQIP Standards, Optimal Resources for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, are published by the ACS and the ASMBS.

“Piedmont Newnan’s commitment to quality care begins with expertly trained staff and the leadership of an experienced bariatric surgeon,” said Robert Miller, Chief Medical Officer at Piedmont Newnan. “The program is tasked with continuous review of surgical data as they continue improving the structure and outcomes expertise necessary to provide safe, efficacious, and high-quality care to all metabolic and bariatric patients.”

As part of the MBSAQIP Accreditation process, centers undergo an extensive site visit by an experienced bariatric surgeon who reviews the center’s structure, processes, and clinical outcomes data. Centers that earn accreditation are awarded a specific designation level, depending on how many patients it serves annually, critical

Piedmont Newnan Offers Support Groups for Oncology Patients and Their Caregivers

At Piedmont Newnan’s Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center, located next to the hospital in Piedmont Medical Plaza I (775 Poplar Road, Suite 340) oncology patients and their caregivers can participate in support groups each month, led by Shannon Wooten, LMSW, Oncology Social Worker at Piedmont Newnan.

care capabilities, the types of procedures provided, and whether it provides care to patients under the age of 18. Designated comprehensive centers are characterized as having all necessary equipment for complex initial and revisional bariatric surgery procedures on at high volume of patients. Designation as a comprehensive center through MBSAQIP accreditation requires all procedures to be entered in MBSAQIP data registry and an on-site visit every three years.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates about 93 million adults in the United States are affected by obesity and that number continues to increase. The disease of obesity increases the risks of morbidity and mortality because of the diseases and conditions that are commonly associated with it, such as type II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, among other health risks. Metabolic and bariatric surgery has proven to be effective in the reduction of comorbid conditions related to obesity.* Working together, the ACS and the ASMBS have developed accreditation standards for metabolic and bariatric surgery to assist patients with obesity in identifying centers that provide optimal patient care.

“Our bariatrics team work very closely together to provide each one of our patients with the highest quality of care in our community,” Dr. Eduardo said. “We evaluate each patient on their specific needs and how we can best support their long-term goals and increase their quality of life.”

For patients interested in bariatric surgery, Piedmont offers free online bariatric seminars that provide information on the surgery options available. Additional Piedmont Newnan offers a Bariatrics Support group that meets monthly. For more information on the online seminar or support group, you may reach out to Angela Harrison, RN-BSN, Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator, at Angela.Harrison@piedmont.org

For more information about the Piedmont’s bariatrics program, visit piedmont.org/ bariatrics

The Oncology Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and is open to patients who are newly diagnosed with cancer, in treatment, or have completed treatment.

There are many benefits to patients who attend a support group including an opportunity to meet people who have overcome a cancer diagnosis and treatment and the chance to discuss your feelings with people who can relate. It can also help those with anxiety or stress to feel better, and more hopeful, and not so alone.

The Caregivers Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and is open to caregivers of people with chronic illness, including those battling cancer.

Caregiver Support Groups have many benefits for the caregiver as well. Many of those who attend form friendships within the group, which can reduce loneliness, isolation, anxiety and distress, and also help establish a network of caring friends who can relate. Caregivers also get advice from other caregivers regarding practical solutions, and can share their tips and improve or learn new healthy coping skills and gain a sense of empowerment and control.

Support groups are overall beneficial to those receiving care and those caring for loved ones as they help someone cope with their new normal and be more hopeful for the future.

For more information on our oncology and caregiver support groups, email Shannon.wooten@piedmont.org or call 770.400.4052.

Notes from Perry Street

It is time for the Greatest Show On Earth, or at least in these parts!

The 75th anniversary of the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair started last week. The 11-day event will take place at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, located at 275 Pine Road.

Some interesting and important information:

Some background:

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

The Coweta County Fair has a long and storied history with the very first fair taking place in 1874. After various interruptions through the years, the Newnan Kiwanis Club took over the County Fair in 1947 and has been the headlining sponsor ever since.

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What It’s All About:

Proceeds from the Fair are distributed within the local community as grants to dozens of organizations who share Kiwanis’ dedication to serving the children of the world. Since 2000, Newnan Kiwanis has donated $4,600,000 to the charities of Coweta County from the Fair’s proceeds.

Entertainment:

The daily lineup of entertainment is impressive. Not only can attendees hit the large number of amazing rides and exhibits (and don’t forget about the animal exhibits) at the fair, but be entertained by Ken Scott Magic, Venus de Hooplah, the Iron P Homestead Exotic Petting Zoo, various 4-H contests, Bob Seymore The Living Statute, Donald White The Science Guy, music, inflatables and the Nightly Character Show. And most importantly after a rainy start to this year’s Fair, the weather should be sunny and nice through the last day on Sunday, Sept. 24.

Anything Fried:

By the way, the top 10 craziest fair foods are; Funnel Cake; The Classic Corn Dog; Hot Toasted Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich; Deep Fried Cookie Dough; Beer Battered Cheese Curds; Fried Mac and Cheese; Fried Pickles; Frito Pie; Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes on a Stick; Turkey Legs.

More Info

Make sure to check out our website: http://wintersmedia.net for the “All Things Fair” section. We’ve already posted several stories about the Fair and will have daily updates during the actual event.

It is a family-fun event and raises money for several notable charities. Please make plans to attend and we’ll see you there!

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Weekly Kitchen with Angela

A taste of fall and a mystery from local history

Last fall, I was browsing at a local antique mall when I came across a vintage recipe booklet with a pretty orange gingham cover. The cute graphics caught my eye, but I was surprised when I read the title: Candy and Cookies Cook Book by the Newnan Junior Service League.

Like many Coweta cooks, I have a worn and much-used copy of the League’s legendary Taste of Georgia cookbook. But they also published a small candy and cookie recipe booklet? I’d never heard of it. The book is old-fashioned in more ways than one. The typeface looks like that of publications from the fifties and sixties, but no publication date is listed. There’s not a cookie or candy in this book I wouldn’t like to try, but one in particular caught my eye: Elevator Lady Spice Cookies. No contributor name was listed. Why not? Were these cookies so common that everybody knew about them and there was no point in crediting just one cook? Or was the reverse true? Maybe these cookies were an exotic treat, the recipe hailing from an elevator lady at one of Atlanta’s grand old department stores.

The words “Elevator Lady” are intriguing. I’ve heard “Elevator Operator” in reference to the men who helped shoppers get from one floor to the next, but I’d never heard of an Elevator Lady (and I’ve always loved the word “lady”).

Since I’m a transplant, I asked my Facebook friends, some of whom have lived in Newnan much longer than I have, if they knew of any elevators here in the fifties or sixties, and it seems that freight elevators were much more common than people elevators back then. For that reason, I’m going to guess that the Elevator Lady Spice Cookies might have been baked in Newnan but did not originate in Newnan. (If any readers happen to know the true story behind Elevator Lady Spice Cookies, I’m all ears!)

The Recipe

Elevator Lady Spice Cookies

o 3/4 cup shortening

o 1 cup sugar

o 1 egg, unbeaten

o 1/4 cup molasses

o 2 cups all-purpose flour

o 2 teaspoons baking soda

o 1/4 teaspoon salt

o 1 teaspoon cinnamon

o 3/4 teaspoon cloves

o 3/4 teaspoon ginger

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, add shortening, sugar, egg, and molasses and blend well. In larger bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Add dry ingredients to the wet ones and combine well. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and space 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Yields 40 cookies.

Meanwhile, these cookies sounded like just the right “gateway cookie” to ease us into fall. These were super easy to make, and the rich taste from the molasses makes these quite decadent. They remind me of a more sophisticated, chewier version of the Biscoff cookies you often receive as a snack on airplanes. And if you’re not traveling this month, maybe you can travel back in time with these delicious cookies! Angela McRae is a freelance writer

editor from Newnan, and you can find out more about her work at angelamcrae.com. Email questions and comments to her at angelamcrae@charter.net

Coweta Community Foundation

Honors Yamaha

From Special Reports

The Coweta Community Foundation (CCF) is proud to announce Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation as the runner-up recipient of the esteemed IMPACT Corporate Innovative Project Award. This recognition is a testament to Yamaha's exceptional support and partnership in executing the Soapbox Derby Academy, a remarkable short-term community engagement initiative.

The IMPACT Corporate Innovative Project Award, presented by the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta (CVC), acknowledges businesses that have successfully completed innovative, creative, and impactful projects in the realms of employee engagement, volunteerism, and social impact. Projects eligible for this award must have occurred between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, and must have demonstrated measurable outcomes.

Yamaha's Soapbox Derby Initiative, which earned them the runner-up position, was a collaborative endeavor with the Coweta Community Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta and Bridging the Gap. Yamaha sponsored entries for 20 children into a thrilling soapbox derby car race, an integral part of a community fundraiser benefiting three nonprofit partners.

To learn more about creating downhill dreams at the April 20, 2024, Soapbox Derby, visit: https://www.cowetafoundation.org/soapbox/

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Associate Broker 770-231-9535

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“Serving All of Newnan and Coweta County Since 1948”

JESS BARRON, GRI

Associate Broker 678-857-9350

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14 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263 • 770-253-6990

MLS #10148023

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

HURRY ON THIS 14.41+/- WOODED ACRE TRACT ON US HWY 29 approximately 5 miles north of Newnan! 819.25’ Road frontage. Small pond. Ideal for development, church, school, estate size lot or possible subdivision. $599,900. Frank / Chip.

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

MLS #10179829

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

LOTS/LAND

2 VACANT BUILDING LOTS IN WEST COWETA COUNTY with county water and electricity available. Country setting on East Coggin but easy access to Newnan, Franklin, and Carrollton. $60,000 per lot. Frank and Jess.

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.

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LOTS/LAND

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

BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS BRICK HOME w/ hardwood floors, high ceilings on full, finished basement. 4 BR, 4 ½ BA. LR with fireplace opens to screened porch. Kitchen has granite countertops. Separate DR. Primary BR has remodeled master BA w/ large walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub. Attic has expansion potential. Double garage. Shop area. Excellent schools, great location w/ easy access to downtown Newnan, I-85. $675,000. Jess/Frank.

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Serving All Your Real Estate Needs Since 1948.

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

MLS #10196601

ATTENTION HUNTERS, CATTLE OR HORSE FARMERS OR INVESTORS! 261.61+/- Open and wooded acres in Carroll Co., GA. Planted dove fields, food plots and additional open land. Large wooded barn for equipment storage. 3914' paved frontage on Bethesda Church Rd. & additional 284' frontage on Baxter Rd. Great location in area of large estates & cattle farms. Long frontage on Indian Creek. This property is currently in a CUVA for tax purposes. If CUVA is breached by Buyer, then Buyer must assume all penalties and costs for any breach of said CUVA. This property has a restriction that does not allow chicken farms or chicken houses. $1,556,580. Frank/Jess

LOTS/LAND

MLS #10193941

UNDER CONTRACT

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

2.86 ACRES on BETHLEHEM ROAD NEAR MORELAND. Mostly wooded with mature hardwoods. Good building site. Soil test already done. See to appreciate. $59,900. Frank.

BEAUTIFUL 4 BR, 3 BA HOME W/AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN! Fenced backyard on a corner lot. Primary bedroom on the main level. Foyer entrance. Hardwood floors . Spacious Living Room w/a stone surround wood burning fireplace & vaulted ceiling. Kitchen has an island w/farmhouse sink, coffee nook, pantry, breakfast area and stainless appliances include: cooktop, wall oven, built-in microwave & dishwasher. Separate Dining Room w/coffered ceiling and wainscoting. Patio off breakfast area w/TV cable / power access . Large primary bedroom with large primary bathroom that features double walk-in closets, garden tub, separate tiled shower, tiled flooring & double vanity. Secondary bedroom and full bath on main. Laundry Room. Big Bonus Room and two additional bedrooms plus a full bath upstairs. Excellent location with easy access to I-85, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Ashley Park, City of Hope and Historic Downtown Newnan! $455,000. Jess

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

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

12 CHOICE BUILDING LOTS IN BOHANNON WOODS, GRANTVILLE. BULK SALE ONLY. Easy access to I-85, Atlanta, Newnan, LaGrange and Columbus. Seller will only sell as a bundle, not individual lots. $420,000. Frank/Jess.

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From left are Scott Berta (Board Member of Boys & Girls Club Metro Atlanta), Kelli Yeager-Nelson (Executive Director of Bridging the Gap), Leslie Davis (Community Outreach Coordinator CCF), Kristin Webb (Executive Director CCF), Jason Broshear (Yamaha), Chris Gervais (Yamaha), and Jacob Crace (Yamaha).

Save $$$ on Medical Costs for Pets with Pet Insurance

Many people can’t imagine life without their pets. Our furry friends bring joy to our lives, and they even become honorary members of the family. To keep our pets in excellent health, they require routine and emergency medical care, just as humans.

Veterinary bills can become expensive, especially if your pet becomes ill or needs surgery. Pet insurance is a great way to help cover the costs of your pet’s medical care.

Casilee Harper, an agent at State Farm in Newnan, discusses the basics of pet insurance and how it can help pet owners afford medical costs for their beloved pets. The State Farm office at 28 Hospital Road in Newnan has an alliance with the pet insurance provider Trupanion.

“Pet owners can sign up for a pet medical insurance policy from the day they are born, or adopted, until their fourteenth birthday,” Harper said. “Once enrolled, Trupanion will never drop a pet from coverage, absent circumstances such as non-payment or fraud.”

What pet insurance covers

A pet medical insurance policy covers 90% of the cost of diagnosing and treating any new, unexpected illnesses and injuries, once the customer meets their chosen deductible. After a customer enrolls, the coverage will take effect following a five-day waiting period for accidents and a 30-day waiting period for illnesses, Harper explained.

What pet insurance doesn’t cover

The coverage offered by Trupanion is extensive.

Harper outlines the policy’s main exclusions:

Pre-existing conditions: Trupanion won’t cover any conditions that started prior or during enrollment, even if they’re not diagnosed or listed in the Medical Record Summary as ineligible conditions.

If any of these three situations are true prior to the policy’s effective date, the pre-existing condition will not be covered:

• A veterinarian provided medical advice regarding the condition prior to the policy’s effective date.

• The insured pet received treatment for the condition prior to the policy’s effective date.

• Based on information from verifiable sources, the insured pet had signs or symptoms directly related to the condition prior to the policy’s effective date.

Exam Fees: These are the fees veterinarians charge for their time during an appointment.

Routine and Preventative Care: These are expenses that pet owners can anticipate, such as vaccinations and dental cleanings. Pet insurance doesn’t cover these costs, similar to how auto insurance doesn’t cover routine oil changes and car washes. Instead, Trupanion helps pet owners prepare for the unexpected.

Elective or Cosmetic Procedures: This includes procedures such as dewclaw removal.

Any treatments made available in the optional riders (optional plan add-ons) for an additional fee:

• Recovery and Complementary Care Rider (i.e., rehabilitative therapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, chiropractic, behavioral modification and therapy, homeopathy, and naturopathy)

• Pet Owner Assistance Package

• Breeding Rider

Be prepared for the unexpected

“Pet insurance is super important because our furry friends mean the world to our families, and we would pay just about anything to help them in their time of need,” Harper said. “With that being said, a lot of us would have to pull from our savings to be able to afford to do so. I like to plan for what if’s, and I am always prepared for the unexpected. In a pet’s life span, they are most likely going to need medical assistance for something.”

For example, Harper’s dog once ate an entire pack of gum and had to be rushed to the emergency vet because gum is toxic to dogs. The visit was $1,000. The incident was eye opening, she said. When State Farm partnered with Trupanion, Harper signed up immediately.

How pet insurance deductibles work

Pets can be diagnosed with conditions that last a lifetime. Trupanion not only offers a customizable deductible, but the deductibles function as lifetime per-condition/per-incident, Harper explained.

“This means that for each unrelated injury or illness, the policyholder will pay a separate

deductible,” Harper said. “Once the deductible amount has been met for a specific/same condition, the policy will then pay out all eligible losses related to diagnosing or treating the condition at 90%.”

Trupanion has customizable deductibles between $0-$1,000, and the pet insurance provider covers up to 90%.

How much pet insurance costs

The pet’s breed, age, gender, size, and whether or not the pet is fixed plays into the pricing, Harper explained.

Here are examples of costs for two golden doodles with a $500 deductible:

• A three-year-old neutered doodle is $65.66 a month.

• A three-month-old doodle, which is not fixed, is $45.53 a month.

Each pet has a separate policy, and they have to meet their own deductibles, she added.

Trupanion can pay the vet of your choice directly at time of checkout, which is a nice benefit. The pet insurance provider has patented software installed in thousands of vet hospitals across the United States that allows them to pay the customer’s invoice directly to the hospital, often before the customer has seen their total bill.

However, not every clinic uses this software, so customers should still plan on asking their veterinarian if they will accept payment from Trupanion when making their vet appointment, Harper advised.

For more information about Trupanion pet insurance, Harper can be reached at State Farm at 28 Hospital Road in Newnan or 678-552-4758.

Ask your County Agent

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

AQ. Is it too late to start a fall garden?

. No. It is not too late, but if you want to grow your own transplants from seeds, then you should get those started as soon as you can. If you are buying plants, then you can get them in the ground this month. Most fall crops can be planted between August 15 and October 1.

It can be very challenging to get cool-season vegetables through the end of a hot, Georgia summer. There is a delicate balance between starting them early enough to allow them to mature (50 to 60 days) before a hard frost and getting them through the end of summer. Our first frost date is usually November 15.

If you have a summer vegetable garden, chop up these plants with your lawn mower and use a tiller to incorporate them into your garden along with a balanced fertilizer. If you have not soil tested in a while, then visit the UGA Coweta County Extension office website at ugaextension.org/coweta for instructions on soil testing so that you can add the right amount of fertilizer and lime (if needed).

Seeds for broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, turnips, radishes, spinach, lettuce, beets and onions are usually started in early to midAugust, so it is a little bit late for those. It is best to use a store-bought potting mix to start seeds in containers, flats or trays. Place the seeds in a partially shaded spot and keep them watered, and you should have seedlings ready to transplant in late September to early October. Onion sets can be transplanted later in October.

Most vegetables can be purchased as readyto-transplant seedlings from garden centers if you don't want to start from seeds. Keeping young seedlings watered is critical to establishing them. You also have to keep a sharp eye out for pest problems such as insects, diseases and weeds because they will continue to flourish in warm temperatures and high humidity. A layer of newspaper and mulch placed between rows can prevent a lot of weed problems and help conserve soil moisture.

For more information about fall vegetable gardens and a planting calendar, contact the Coweta County Extension office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu and ask for the publication, “Fall Vegetable Gardening”, Circular 1258.

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

Photo Credit 1: Collards – UGA Cooperative Extension

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SPORTS CALENDAR

n HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

THIS WEEK – FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

East Coweta (5-0) at Lambert, 7:30 p.m.

South Paulding at Newnan (1-3), Homecoming, 7:30 p.m.

Northgate (3-2) at Veterans, 7:30 p.m.

North Clayton at Trinity Christian (2-2), 7:30 p.m.

Calvary Christian at Heritage School (1-3), 7:30 p.m.

Lafayette Christian at Central Christian (3-1), 7:30 p.m.

LAST WEEK – SEPT. 15

East Coweta 42, Lowndes 30

Paulding County 27, Newnan 20

Central Carroll 21, Northgate 17

Trinity Christian 56, Riverdale 26

Heritage School 41, Cross Keys 0

Central Christian 44, Community Christian 20

n COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON TV

(games of interest)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21

Georgia State at Coastal Carolina, 7:30 pm – ESPN

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

Wisconsin at Purdue, 7 pm – FS1

North Carolina State at Virginia, 7:30 pm –ESPN

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Florida State at Clemson, Noon – ABC

Oklahoma at Cincinnati, Noon – FOX

Rutgers at Michigan, Noon – Big 10 Network

Auburn at Texas A&M, Noon – ESPN

Western Kentucky at Troy, Noon – ESPNU

Kentucky at Vanderbilt, Noon – SEC Network

Georgia Southern at Ball State, 2 pm – ESPN+

Ole Miss at Alabama, 3:30 pm – CBS

Colorado at Oregon, 3:30 pm – ABC

UCLA at Utah, 3:30 pm – FOX

Duke at Connecticut, 3:30 pm – CBS SN

Miami at Temple, 3:30 pm – ESPN2

UTSA at Tennessee, 4 pm – SEC Network

Eastern Michigan at Jacksonville State, 5 pm – ESPN+

Georgia Tech at Wake Forest, 6:30 pm – CW Network

Arkansas at LSU, 7 pm – ESPN

Charlotte at Florida, 7 pm – ESPN+

UAB at Georgia, 7:30 pm – ESPN2

Texas at Baylor, 7:30 pm – ABC

Ohio State at Notre Dame, 7:30 pm – NBC

Iowa at Penn State, 7:30 pm – CBS

Memphis at Missouri (St. Louis), 7:30 pm – ESPNU

Mississippi State at South Carolina, 7:30 pm – SEC Network

North Carolina at Pittsburgh, 8 pm – ACC Network

n PRO SPORTS ON TV

MLB – ATLANTA BRAVES (96-53)

Sept. 20, Wed. – Philadelphia Phillies, 12:20 pm – BSS

Sept. 21, Thurs. – at Washington Nationals, 7:05 pm – BSSE

Sept. 22, Fri. – at Washington Nationals, 7:05 pm – BSSE

Sept. 23, Sat. – at Washington Nationals, 1:05 pm – BSSE

Sept. 24, Sun. – at Washington Nationals, 1:35 pm – BSSE

Sept. 26, Tues. – Chicago Cubs, 7:20 pm – BSS / TBS

All Home Games played at Truist Park

NFL – ATLANTA FALCONS (2-0)

Sept.24, Sun. – at Detroit Lions, 1 pm – FOX

MLS – ATLANTA UNITED (12-8-9)

Sept. 20, Wed. – at DC United, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

Sept. 23, Sat. – CF Montreal, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

All Home Games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

WNBA – ATLANTA DREAM (19-21)

Sept. 19, Tues. – *at Dallas Wings, 9 pm – ESPN

Sept. 22, Fri. – *Dallas Wings, TBD – ESPN2 (if necessary)

*WNBA Playoffs (Best of 3) / Wings lead 1-0

All Home Games played at Gateway Center Arena

BSS – Bally Sports South / BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast

Real Es tate Weekly

Three Common Mistakes Sellers Make When Listing a Property

As the real estate market begins to shift and cool down, it is more important than ever to have the correct approach when selling your property. An imperative part of our job as Realtors is consulting with clients and preparing them to list their home. Market value analysis, condition of the home and attention to detail all matter. There are several common mistakes that I see property owners make. I will cover some of those below.

Perhaps the most essential part of putting a property on the market is value analysis. There needs to be data behind the list price. Recent sales of similar properties in the vicinity of the subject property should be considered. Even in a great market, you cannot just throw a price out there. You need comparable sales to support the value. Many homeowners take pride in their home which is a great thing. However, when it comes to pricing, you need an objective approach. Many buyers will not see the same value in an aspect of the home that you will.

For example, a pool that you spent a significant amount of money on, may be viewed as an expense or liability to a prospective buyer, especially one with children or pets. Another example is a very custom renovation. You may love the purple color of the walls, but most buyers would like something more neutral like a grey or white. Price is the most important part of listing a property. Many sellers forget this. You do not want your listing to sit with no activity. A pre-listing appraisal is a great idea.

Just like selling a car, a home needs to be in tip top shape when listed on the market. All aspects of the home need to be in good working order as well as clean. I advise my clients to have a prelisting home inspection to ensure this. It is better to be proactive with real estate than reactive. Handle issues upfront and do not wait for the buyer to find them while under contract. If you cannot handle these issues, then the price needs to reflect the expense to handle these items.

A first impression in real estate is everything. Once the property hits the market and the internet, presentation is everything. Professional photography, including drone photography when appropriate, is a must. A detail-oriented approach is vital. Detailed remarks that showcase the property’s strengths and potential is essential. You want to grab potential buyers’ attention while making them comfortable with the home.

A Realtor can handle and should handle all of this for you. They should be your guide through the home selling process. Take your time with listing preparation and pay attention to details, it will pay off for you!

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

Jess Barron

Superior Tree Service

Naomi Thompson

678-491-4703

199 Wilson Circle, Newnan, GA 30263

CONSIGNMENT SALE

HUGE CONSIGNMENT SALE. NFUMC Preschool and Kindergarten Fall Sale Friday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 23, 8 a.m. to noon - Half Price Saturday! Children's clothing (infant to size 16), accessories, baby gear, bedding, books, furniture, games, high chairs, indoor and outdoor play equipment, shoes, strollers, toys, videos and more. Bring your shopping bags. Cash or check only. 33 Greenville St., Newnan, 770.253.1237, nfumcpreschool.org

FOR SALE

DINING ROOM SUITE table, 6 chairs, china cabinet, $500. Sofa $100. 3 chairs (assorted) $75 each. Lamps $50 each. Queen size bedroom suite, cherry, $500. Full size bedroom suite, pine, $275. Desk with chair $75. Desk with shelves $75. Washer and dryer $250. One single end table $50. Bedside commodes $50 each. Cash and carry. Pat Kennedy 770.253.8565 9.13

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

BUY • SALE • TRADE

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

WE BUY

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

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

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

VEHICLES

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

LAND / LOTS

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

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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

SERVICES

HANDYMAN SERVICES – Call 770.715.5964 10.25

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

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

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

NOW HIRING

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

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

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

HUD HOMES FOR SALE

For more information call:

Angie Hogsed 678-472-8384

Lindsey’s, Inc. Realtors

14 Jackson Street, Newnan, Ga. 30263 770-253-6990

www.hudhomestore.com

www.lindseysrealtors.com

Kathy Bohannon’s Front Porch Stories

The Truth.

“Stop, drop and roll” was a fire safety skill we learned in elementary school, maybe as early as kindergarten. I have no idea if they taught it in kindergarten because I dropped out on the first day. They wouldn’t let mom stay, so I had a full morning meltdown and spent the rest of the year hanging out with mom at home.

“Stop, drop and roll” meant in case our clothes were on fire, we were to “stop” and not move so we didn’t fan any flames. Next, we were to “drop” to the ground and then “roll” to try and get the fire out. It was the 1970s, and according to Google, beloved actor Dick Van Dyke even made public service announcements about it, so that made it “really” real to us well beyond the classroom. It was decided many years later that there was improvement needed on the whole process. If a smoke alarm went off while mom was cooking, she sure didn’t need all five of her kids rolling around in the floor of the kitchen.

But that was the way we did things in the 1970s. We believed everything we were taught. We thought “duck and cover” would save us from pretty much everything. I remember the awful sound of air horns going off in the distance and teachers having us either get underneath our desks, or go out in the hallway and put a book over our head. That was our first and foremost defense against anything from tornadoes to nuclear attacks. I should have realized the folly in those things since our teachers typically just walked the aisles, bold and brave, rising above all danger; heroes that they were.

For the exception of a few nuclear attack drills and wondering if our clothes were going to ignite, the 1970s were a time of innocence. The only things I really remember “worrying” about were burglars, snakes, tornadoes and losing fights with my brother. I was sure I would die in any of those cases.

There was a narrow stream behind our neighborhood and one day I hopped over it and landed just a few inches from a massive, full-grown python. Of course, everyone else said it was just a black snake, but it was my memory and I was sticking to “massive full-grown python”. Either way, I started running. I busted through the kitchen door, and ignoring my mom’s startled scream, I shoved my bedroom door open and climbed on top of my “Chester’s drawers”. (I later discovered they were “chest of drawers”, but “Chester’s drawers” still reigns today.)

It was in my teen years that I found out that the old man who lived with my grandmother was not my grandfather. He was her dad, my great grandfather. They both looked ancient to me. We were his remote control for the television and he called us all Charlie Horse because he couldn’t remember our names.

“Charlie Horse! Come change the channel!” That was all I recall him saying. Ever.

With a childhood filled with pythons, nuclear attacks and only knowing how to stop, drop and roll, I was glad to eventually learn the truth about some things.

Philippians 4:8 tells us, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.”

Now that, my friends, is truth we can all rely on.

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

September is National Fall Prevention Month.

So why does the simple act of falling deserve an entire month of attention?  Because falling when you are younger than 60 and falling after you are 60, can have two totally different results. Results that could be life altering.

Statistics are always changing so I went to the CDC website to get the most up-to-date information to help explain the problem. Here is why fall prevention gets a special month of awareness:

• 1 out of every 4 adults 65-and-over will fall each year.

• 1 out of every 5 falls causes injury, such as broken bones or a head injury.

• Each year 300,000 older adults are treated in the ER for a fall injury.

• At least one-third of all falls involve environmental hazards in the home.

• Two-thirds of those who fall will fall again within 6 months.

• More women fall than men. However, more men die from the result of a fall than women.

If you are over 65 years of age, those numbers should concern you.  I tell my husband all the time, it isn’t that we can’t do something (i.e., climb a ladder to cut limbs, go back snow skiing, etc.) it is that we shouldn’t do it because if we get hurt, it is going to take a lot longer to heal and recover.

I hear older folks all the time touting that they still clean out their gutters, climb into the attic, and a slew of other things that we didn’t think a second about doing when we were younger. However, I’m asking you to think about it now.

I own a home-care company, Home Helpers.  I can not tell you how many clients we have had that have broken arms, backs and necks, doing normal everyday things that they never thought twice about doing.  Many heal after a few months and are back a little more worn for the wear, but over all they heal.  But we do have those that don’t heal.  We hear stories all the time about how “the fall” was the

with BETH DOW, Geriatric Care Manager

beginning of a downhill health spiral.

This month, I would like to challenge you to look at your fall potential.  First, have you already fallen in the last six months? If you have, the chances are good that you will fall again.  Try to think through what caused the first fall.  Could it have been due to a new medication?  Statistically if you are taking five medications, there is a good chance that something you are taking is interacting negatively with something else you are taking, is a duplication of something you are taking, or is not being taken correctly.

Next, look at your home. One-third of all falls occur in the home. Throw rugs are beautiful, but as we age, they are a huge fall risk.  Poor lighting and cluttered walkways also can cause a trip and fall as do wet bathroom floors. If you are a client of a home-care company, many of them will come out and provide a home assessment free of charge.   And last, remember, just because we are getting older, it doesn’t mean that we can’t do the things we used to do, but it does mean that sometimes we may not need to do the things we used to do.   Like I often say “we don’t bounce like we used to.”  This September, think first and possibly prevent your next fall.

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.