All 32 Coweta schools were visited over a week and a half period, from August 22 through 30. The visits from Stanfield and Kesselring were typically two-hour tours covering hundreds of elements in a
comprehensive site assessment guide developed by GEMA.“School
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Stanfield made the offer to school systems throughout his 21-county district at the beginning of the year to conduct onsite inspections. Superintendent Evan Horton contacted him in March and invited him to survey Coweta’s schools.
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Regional Coordinator Kevin Stanfield (GEMA region 6) conducted the site assessments as a part of an offer from the agency to school systems statewide. Coweta County’s school safety plans have been developed through the years with GEMA guidance.
At Elm Street Elementary School, following a safety assessment visit, are, left to right, Coweta Schools Safety Director Ken Kesselring, GEMA Regional Coordinator Kevin Stanfield, Principal Christy Hildebrand, and Newnan Police Officer Jimmy Price, School Resource Officer.
All Coweta County schools received comprehensive on-site safety assessments from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/ HS) over a nine-day period at the end of August.GEMA/HS
“It’s always good to have a new, and welltrained, perspective on our school safety and security measures,” said Horton. “I value our partnership with GEMA and local law enforcement, and their expertise as we seek to make our schools as safe as they can“Thebe.” purpose of the assessments is to provide schools with individualized guidance on things they can do to be safer environments,” said Coweta Schools Safety Director Ken Kesselring, who accompanied Stanfield on the site visits.
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Stanfield took principals and system staff through walkthroughs of the entire school campus, following the 11-page site assessment guide. Among the things he looked for were updated and individualized school safety plans, school security measures, training plans and drills, facility maintenance, classroom set-ups, entryways and exits, signage, emergency storm shelter locations, playgrounds, athletic fields, sprinklers, school fencing,
Safety is actually our bread and butter” at GEMA, said Stanfield, who also lives in Coweta County. “And in these sorts of assessment visits, we are really another set of eyes,” and the assessments can offer teachers and staff a new perspective on safety issues which need to be addressed or enhanced, he said.
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What are some of the big “crowd pleasers” you’ve noticed over the years?
Definitely the rides and the food. The Lumberjack and Lumberjill competitions. The Disney Princesses were a big hit last year as was the “living statue.” Both will be back again this year.
Kiwanis’ mission is to “Serve the Children of the World.” The Fair provides children and their families an opportunity to enjoy time together in a fun, entertaining, and wholesome environment while also providing us the opportunity to give back to the community through grants from the proceeds of the Fair.
Primetime Amusements does a great job of providing a wide variety of rides for all ages. As for attractions, we will have a petting zoo again after not having one for a couple of years due to COVID Lew-E’s Comedy Circus is new, as is Rock and Read, Mahayley’s Grave and Latin Dance and Music on both Sundays. And this year we will have lots of new activities for children on the lawn in front of the main stage. Dates and times for all entertainment and programming can be found on our website: cowetacountyfair.net
What do you enjoy the most during the fair?
I think Sundays are best. We are open Sundays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Crowds are usually light. If Sunday doesn’t work for you, then the best times would be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday where we have sponsors offering free entry which saves you $5 per person.
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No rain, moderate temperatures and a well behaved crowd.
Definitely the Mega Pass. It saves you up to $10 on Friday and Saturday and can save you time in line on other days. Mega Passes are on sale now through September 14th at cowetacountyfair.net or in person at Keith Ross Agency, Southtowne Motors, Coweta County Extension Office, and Arnall Grocery.
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Why does the Kiwanis sponsor the fair?
I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, the various departments throughout the county and the numerous volunteers that support us each year. A lot of planning has gone into making this year’s Fair the most entertaining and exciting yet. We have managed to hold the cost down despite the rise in inflation and hope to see everyone out having a good time.
What is the best deal?
We will have a petting zoo again after not having one for a couple of years due to COVID. Lew-E’s Comedy Circus is new, as is Rock and Read, Mahayley’s Grave and Latin Dance and both And this year we will have of new for on the lawn in front of the main stage.
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What’s new this year, as in rides or attractions?
Seeing the joy in the faces of the little children. That and the smiles from the Special Needs Children and Adults during their special time at the Fair.
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”It’s important to constantly evaluate the processes that we have in place, and to adapt with the times,” said Kesselring. “But overall, the assessments made us feel good that schools have resources and
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GEMA Regional Coordinator Kevin Stanfield talks with Madras Middle School Principal Lorraine Johnson and Assistant Principal Herb Bettes, during a safety assessment tour of the school.
well-established plans in place.”
Stanfield also encouraged principals and staff members to look at their safety and security processes in different light. “He brought up that we practice fire drills once a month, but he suggested to everyone to change up their routes and their scenarios each time… throw a wrench in the works and make people think and improvise.”
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“We’re eager to take the feedback from this process and put it into practice,” said Horton.
Kesselring noted that GEMA plans have formed the foundation of Coweta Schools’ safety and security planning for 20 years. “Every year we have a checklist that we go through, twice a year, for school evaluations,” and separate local reviews with input from local law enforcement.
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Principals were given the site assessment ahead of the visits so they could begin their own self-assessment “and that allowed them to have conversations with their teachers, their SROs and others in their school” before the visit, Kesselring said.
During a safety assessment tour of Poplar Road Elementary School, GEMA Regional Coordinator Kevin Stanfield, center, reviews school security cameras with Poplar Road Principal Lesley Goodwin, left, and Coweta Schools Safety Director Ken Kesselring, right.
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3. Walk your pet in a neighborhood common area, dog park, or other area where the visibility of the turfgrass is not as important.
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Most pets repeatedly visit the same general area, and over time small urine spots can become large dead spots. Minor damage will look like patches of dark green grass that are taller than other areas of the lawn, while more severe damage appears as dead patches 3 to 6 inches in diameter with dark green perimeters.
2. Water the area your pet uses. This can help minimize serious damage but may not completely stop a greening response in the turf.
For more information about turfgrass management, contact the Coweta County Extension office at 770254-2620 or email coweta.extension@uga.edu
Q. My dogs are damaging my turf. What can I do?
4. Maintain a healthy turf that can more easily recover from damage. Proper fertilization, mowing height and irrigation are very important for a healthy turf.
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Damage from animal urine can occur in any turfgrass species in any climate, but the most severe damage occurs when soil moisture is low, and the weather is hot and dry for an extended time. Sounds like a typical Georgia summer, right?
1. Keep your pet off the most visible parts of the lawn and/or train your pet to use a designated area away from the main lawn.
Sometimes this damage can be confused with lawn diseases like dollar spot and brown patch, but diseased turfgrass usually lacks the dark green perimeter around the dead spot. Instead, diseased turf will have a lighter green or yellow ring, called a halo, around the spot.
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Pets can be tough on turfgrass, especially if your goal is to have a perfectly manicured lawn that resembles a golf course. However, even if your expectations are not that high, you may still want a lawn without dead spots appearing in highly visible areas.
5. During times of drought, water deeply and infrequently to maintain adequate soil moisture. Two inches of water once a week is much better than shallow watering (1/2”) 2-3 days per week, which encourages shallow root growth and weaker turf.
It is important to note that there are products available that claim to repel animals to keep them from urinating on particular areas, but these products have not been proven effective. Consult with your veterinarian about any products that claim to repel animals from certain areas or that claim to provide dietary modifications that help limit turf damage caused by animal urine.
Here are some tips to limit damage caused by pets to your lawn:
September 23, FRIDAY
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■ Coweta Democrats Annual Dinner at the Newnan Centre from 6 to 9pm. Atlanta radio host Dr. Rashad Richey and Georgia Senator Jen Jordan will be guest speakers. cowetademocrat.com for tix information. 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road., Newnan
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■ Main Street Newnan Fall Art Walk celebrates local talent and is from 5 to 9pm. During the event, downtown businesses extend their business hours to host store front exhibits and demonstrations by a variety of Newnan’s finest artists. Complimentary tastings and hors d’oeuvres are served by some of our local businesses, and specials and promotions may be offered. Visitors can expect to stroll through over 30 locations, and see the work of at least 40 artists. Admission is free to the public. mainstreetnewnan.com
■ Senoia Area Historical Society hosts Gary L. McIntosh, PhD Greet and meet Dr. McIntosh from 1 to 4pm and hear firsthand the McIntosh family legacy and Creek Indian history. Dr. McIntosh is the great, great, great grandson of Chief William McIntosh, signer of the Treaty of Indian Springs. He is also a direct descendant of Chief McIntosh’s mother, Princess Senoia and of Chief Dode McIntosh. 6 Couch St.
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I think today’s term is “adulting.” Of course, as a grown woman with grandkids, I’m expected to “adult.” And as hard as it was to be a teenager, this whole “adult” thing is definitely not for the weak. There are mortgages, car expenses, jobs and so many more things we must do to be responsible adults. And while we reap the benefits of being grown, it’s not always what it’s cracked up to be. I so wish the kids knew to cherish their childhoods while it lasts. There will be plenty of time for high heels, makeup and all the trimmings, actually decades of time. But childhood is barely 16 years.
She comes in with dangling earrings, a pretty dress and braids in her hair. She is stunning whether she is dressed up fancy or not, and surely she doesn’t know how those bright blue eyes, blonde hair and perfectly dainty features just melt our hearts.
Now a bit of advice about attending expos. What typically happens is that you end up with a bag full of information which you have all the good faith in the world to read over, organize and file. But instead, you don’t. You stuff it up on some shelf somewhere for later or worse yet, after staring at it on your counter for a few weeks, you just chunk it. So here is a tip. Before you go to the expo, grab three folders or three manila envelopes. On each folder or envelope, write: “Where Do I Want to Live”; the next one write: “How Am I Going to Pay for It”; and on the 3rd one write: “Who is Going to Take Care of Me.”
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The Expo – “Learn Today to Live Better Tomorrow. A Healthy Aging Expo.” – is set to take place on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 3260 Hwy. 16, in Sharpsburg. We will have professionals from healthcare, housing, finance, and senior law. Whether you are “of a certain age” or you love someone who is, this is a great place to begin your search to gather information.
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But how can you be prepared for something you have never faced? You research, look for answers and talk to experts. That could take a lot of time. Or you could attend this Fall’s Healthy Aging Expo. This Expo is a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about how to age well.
Whether you are prepared for what life has to throw you as you age or not, if you are lucky, you will get to age. But if you are like me, I don’t just want to age. I want to age well. And your best bet to age well is to be prepared.
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■ Southern Arc Dance’s Hellfire Vampires and Deep Fryers 7pm. An interactive murder mystery event. $45 per person, meal included. 21 or older. 40 Greenway Court. Contact Southern Arc Dance 770.683.3724 for more information • www.southernarcdance.org
Then when you get home, just take five minutes to put all the brochures, fliers and everything you picked up in one of those three folders or envelopes. Then go put them in a drawer or file cabinet. Throughout the year as you pick up other information, put that information in the same envelopes or folders. Then when you need it, you will know where to find the information.
That is step one after attending the expo. Step two? Attend the Experts’ Panel on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great place for adult children and their parents to attend together, to ensure they are on the same page in understanding the goals and the steps to achieve them. You can find out more about the Experts’ Panel at the Expo. If you are a vendor that serves the senior population and would like to have a booth at our Healthy Aging Expo, email bdow@homehelpershomecare.com. I hope to see you there. Stop by the Home Helpers booth and say Hi!
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■ Auditions for NTC’s It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play 7 to 9pm. newnantheatre.org/auditions
■ NCHS Red Cross Blood Drive at Train Depot 1 to 6 pm, 60 East Broad St. redcrossblood.org
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■ Healthy Aging Expo – Learn TODAY to LIVE BETTER tomorrow. This free Healthy Aging Expo is at Crossroads Church, 3260 Hwy. 16 in Sharpsburg. The Expo will be a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about how to prepare for the best life you can live. Experts in the senior living/aging arena will be present to meet with you, share information and answer you questions. Sponsored by Home Helpers of GA&AL, Berkshire Hathaway, Caring Transitions and Goldberg. 11am to 2pm.
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■ Turin Antique Farm Power Show and Tractor Pull 26th annual event hosted by Turin Antique Tractor Association, Inc. and sponsored by Coweta County Farm Bureau. Activities include Parade at 10am, Tractor Pull, Slow Race, Kids Pedal Race, and introducing Truck Pulling. We will be using the Southern Pullers Sled. All parking beyond show area around Will Banks Road. Hwy. 16, Turin, GA. For more info Bill Banks 678.300.4923, Billy Banks 770.294.4263, Joe Christopher 678.378.7426, www. turintractorpull.com
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Everything we do reflects how much Winpak cares for our employees and wants to keep them and help them succeed. We’re eager to tell you more about our available jobs, our exceptional products, and a workplace that feels like more than just work. Contact:
Angela McRae is a freelance writer and editor from Newnan, and you can find out more about her work at angelamcrae.com. Email questions and comments to her at angelamcrae@charter.net
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Our stepped-up wage scale starts at $16 per hour for entry level employees with the opportunity for higher earnings every 3 months in just the first year, On the first anniversary of hire you could be earning $18 to $20 per hour, depending on your job title and performance. Jobs include Machine Operators, QA Lab Technicians, Logistics Operators, Storeroom Attendants, Plate Mounters, and Apprentice Press Operators. Extrusion Operators can earn up to $21.59 per hour, depending on skill level.
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Extrusion Operators can earn up to $23.50 per hour, depending on skill level. For entry level employees our stepped-up wage scale starts at $17 per hour with the opportunity for higher earnings every 3 months in just the first year. On the first anniversary of hire you could be earning $19 to $20 per hour, depending on your job title and performance. Night shift posi tions earn an extra $1.50 per hour.
Our Snow Bear Scrapbook: Memories and Recipes from Thalhimers was written by Elizabeth Thalhimer and illustrated by her mother, Sallie Thalhimer. The book features a number of recipes once served in the tearoom of the Thalhimers store in Richmond, Virginia, and this rice pudding was said to be a favorite of both adults and children there.
Future At Winpak, sustainability is more than just a buzzword, it’s engrained in how we work and manage our resources. We provide opportunities for active employee engagement in various initiatives which align with our sustainability pillars. This enables us, as an organization, to work together to become a better corporate citizencontributorand to a better planet. Much More Than a Place to Work Winpak Films Inc. is growing to meet the demand for food packaging and other flexible film products around the world. As we expand our capacity, we are dedicated to much more than hiring machine operators, logistics pros, maintenance, and lab technicians to support our production growth. Importantly, we are committed to supporting your growth and advancing yourForcareer.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,Overall,Ga. we’re known for nurturing an environment that’s better than 95 percent of workplaces around the world. “Iunderstand.”co-workersappreciatehowmytrainmeinawayIcan M. Boswell What Can Winpak Offer You? Our commitment to a wellrounded benefits program goes beyond medical insurance to include dental, vision, telemedicine, a flexible spending account, and life and disability benefits. If you work at Winpak 30+ hours a week on a continuous basis, you’re eligible for benefits. Your eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of hire with the company. Employees can expect: • Outstanding medical & supplemental insurance • Retirement Programs / 401K • Paid vacation & sick leave • Career advancementoperators today could be managers tomorrow • Friendly, productionhelpfulteams & managers • Company-paid training • Creative work schedules How
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WINPAK FILMS INC. IS HIRING “Our products are mainly used in food packaging and medical applications.” H. Phan IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT TM WINPAK Films Inc. 100 Wihuri Pkwy., Senoia, GA 30276 WFIjobs@winpak.com • 678-633-8788 Winpak.com/WFIjobs What We Produce in Senoia Capabilities in our 300,000 square-foot Senoia plant encompass: Blown Film Extrusion — Barrier and non-barrier films for high performance MAP bags and sealant films Barrier Shrink Film Extrusion — PVdC and EVOH barrier films; Traditional, High Abuse, Bone Guard Converting Operations — Bag and pouch making; Shrink bag converting; Ten-color flexographic printing; Photo polymer plate making; In-house graphics. About Winpak Ltd. Winpak designs and supplies innovative packaging to some of the world’s largest brands. As an employee of Winpak Films, you are part of Winpak Ltd., an $853 million company with 12 manufacturing facilities in North America encompassing locations in Illinois, New Jersey, California, Canada andOurMexico.facilities’ total floor space would cover 40 football fields and we employ more than 2,500
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Even with the ups and downs of supply chain issues over the past few years, we still have a ton of choices at the grocery store. Like rice. There’s white, brown, jasmine, basmati, instant, sticky, and every variety of flavored rice imaginable. My husband and I discovered we liked basmati rice a few years ago, and while any old rice is fine by us, we especially love the kind we get with our favorite Chinese takeout. Have you ever watched rice being planted? I’d never thought much about it until a friend sent me a link to a YouTube video about a town in Japan that is finding new life by growing green tea (I’m a fan) and rice. The video—titled “Revitalizing a Japanese Tea Town” if you care to look it up—opens with footage of a contraption that operates like a small tractor designed for the rice paddy. Through some marvel of mechanization, it drops perfectly spaced rice plants into the wet ground. I was as fascinated by the rice as the tea!
This simple treat was fast and easy to prepare, and I love that its ingredients are almost always on hand. I used vintage glass sherbet dishes to present individual servings, and tied with colorful ribbon, these can add a bit of panache to the table at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime you want to treat your family to something special.
I keep several varieties of rice on hand, and in addition to eating rice as a side dish with savory foods, I’ve learned to view rice as the basis for a dessert. Early each fall, I start to think about cooking comfort foods. Something rich and creamy sounded good for dessert one evening, so I decided to try a rice pudding recipe I came across in a book about one of the old department stores I love to research.
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Barron said the local sheriff’s department has previously contacted him when they were trying to track down a rental scam prospect.
“The most common forms of scams I see in my real estate business are rental scams involving deposits and earnest money and wire fraud,” Barron said.
home was available for lease, which was completely
Renters should:
Barron, vice president and associate broker at Lindsey’s Inc. Realtors, offers some tips to help readers avoid falling victim to housing scams.
• The renter can only work with an agent, and the
• Give their personal information or Social Security number to a property owner without verifying their identity. and Rental Scams
• Pay a security deposit, fee or first month’s rent before they’ve signed a lease.
agent says the owner is too busy or unavailable to handle the rental.
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• Ads for the property have grammatical and spelling errors or overuse capital letters.
Rental Scams
“People need to do their due diligence when looking at properties to lease or buy,” Barron said. “I would recommend using a trusted realtor to help avoid these types of scams.”
• The advertised price is much lower than the cost of similar properties.
The scam artist will change a letter in the closing attorney’s email address in hopes their target doesn’t notice and will wire the money to their account instead of the real estate closing attorney. With home purchases, the buyer could lose a significant amount of money.
The scams have even hit close to home. An agent at Lindsey’s Inc. Realtors recently had his fatherin-law’s residential property listed for sale. While looking online, the agent saw that someone had taken pictures of the house and posted that the
“Buyers typically wire in their earnest money as part of a contract,” Barron said. “Buyers need to make
• Get rental terms in writing, including fees, rent and maintenance.
• Get a copy of the lease signed by the renter and the property owner or manager.
As housing costs continue to rise, home buying and rental scams have also been increasing. Consumers need to beware of scams so they won’t lose money or have their personal information end up in the wrong hands.
Ways to steer clear of Home Buying
• Rent a property they’re unable to see prior to signing the lease.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports there has been a steady increase in losses reported by victims of real estate and rental scams in the last three years. In 2021, nearly 11,600 people nationwide reported losing more than $350 million due to these types of scams, a 64 percent increase from the previous year, according to a report from theJessFBI.
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• Conduct a search on the owner, real estate management company and listing. If renters find the same ad listed under a different name, this is a clue it may be a scam.
Here are some additional tips for renters to protect themselves from scams:
The scammer was using the money payment application Zelle and asked prospective renters to put both a security deposit and first month’s rent down. He created urgency by telling people they had to put the money down as soon as possible or someone else would lease the property. The scam artist took $3,000 from one potential renter. Barron said the scam artist used Zelle because it is harder to trace.
“We see scam artists create email addresses and pose as the closing attorney asking for the earnest money or funds to purchase a home,” Barron said.
USA.gov recommends that renters should be suspicious if:
• Send money overseas for a rental.
Real estate closing attorneys, who typically hold earnest money as part of contracts, can call the home buyer or email them the correct wiring instructions, he said. However, home buyers still need to pay attention to details.
Rental scams occur when either a property owner or potential tenant misrepresents themselves, as well as when the terms and availability of a rental property are misrepresented, according to USA.gov.
Wire fraud is another common type of fraud that Barron has witnessed.
Barron recommends for home buyers to close with a trusted real estate attorney and have their realtor double check everything, including wiring instructions, before they send the money. The home buyer could also call the closing attorney before they send the wire to make sure the wiring instructions are correct. Wire fraud is very common, Barron said.
• The owner or agent requires the renter to sign the lease before they see the rental property. They might also charge the renter a fee to view the property or say they aren’t able to let the renter enter the home or apartment.
untrue.“The scam artist was cold calling prospects to rent the property,” Barron said. “He just happened to contact our agent’s friend, so she called our agent and made him aware of the scam.”
• Visit real estate websites to see if the desired rental property is listed in another city. A scammer could have copied the photo or description.
Renters should not:
Home Buying Scams
sure that they have the correct wiring instructions from the earnest money holder. Do not open suspicious emails from people you do not know.”
• Wire money as a deposit or payment for first and last month’s rent. This is the same as giving cash, so the renter can’t get a refund even if the offer was fraudulent.
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Job numbers increased more than 12,000 from June to July to an all-time high in Georgia and were up almost five percent over the year. Job gains included opportunities in Accommodation and Food Services, 4,100, Health Care and Social Assistance, 2,400, Retail Trade, 2,000, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, 1,500, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, 1,400, Wholesale Trade, 1,100, and Finance and Insurance, 1,000, according to a published report. “Georgia’s jobs numbers continue to climb reinforcing the state’s position as one of the nation’s best places to find employment,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler.
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Coweta County 4-H’ers received top honors at the 79th annual Georgia 4-H State Congress event. State Congress includes the state-level Project Achievement competition, Leadership in Action contest, Master 4-H awards, as well as recognition of youth development professionals, supporters, and public officials for their contributions to the success of the Georgia 4-H program.
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Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld, which has theaters in Ashley Park, is preparing to file for bankruptcy within the next few weeks, after the post-pandemic return to cinemas didn’t prove as profitable as expected. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the London-based Cineworld is expected to file for bankruptcy in both the UK and US having amassed $4.8 billion in debt. No word on what will happen with the Newnan location as of yet.
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The Coweta County School System Transportation Department has begun offering the “Bus Bulletin” notification system, which lets parents and students know when there are bus schedule changes or delays of 10 minutes or more for specific school bus routes. The textbased notification service is free and can be signed up for at BusBulletin Registration on the Coweta County School System’s website.
and Wine Tasting at the Historic Train Depot in Downtown Newnan. The 250 guests in attendance were treated to a variety of different tastes and flavors of beer, bourbon & wine, along with a delicious light dinner. The event raised over $60,000 with the proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coweta County.
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Major kudos to the board of the Newnan-Coweta Boys & Girls Clubs for being named the “High Performance Board of the Year.” The honor came from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Georgia Area Council.
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The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Department of Volunteers recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to students who are children or dependents of full-time and part-time Piedmont Newnan Hospital employees. “It is an honor to be able to assist the children and dependents of our hospital employees with their education costs,” said Jeannie Johns, Piedmont Newnan volunteer coordinator and a member of the scholarship selection committee.
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Earlier this month, the University presidents who assist in overseeing the College Football Playoffs voted to expand the system from four teams to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season.
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This proposal by the presidents is essentially the same one that the Conference Commissioners voted down earlier this year.
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Four games will make up the preseason schedule – Oct. 6 at home against the Milwaukee Bucks, then three road games starting on Oct. 8 vs. the Bucks, Oct. 12 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oct. 14 vs. the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The Hawks finished 8th in the NBA Eastern Conference with a 43-39 record a year ago and were ousted in the Play-In Round of the playoffs.
The Atlanta Hawks look to make another run in the NBA Playoffs in 2022-23 and open the regular season on Oct. 19 at home against the Houston Rockets.
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Those 12 teams would consist of the six highest-ranked Conference Champions and six At-Large teams.
The neat part of this playoff scenario is that the first-round games would be played on campus with the remainder of the playoffs integrated into the bowl system.
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Last month, this column mentioned the new contract for Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley. Not long after that announcement came one for rookie centerfielder Michael Harris.
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East Coweta, Heritage School lead area’s prep football scene; Harris, College Playoffs & more
Five weeks are in the books for this 2022 high school football season and East Coweta and Heritage School appear to be the county’s best entering Week No. 6.
One of the perks of winning a World Series Championship like the Braves did last season is a visit to the White House.
Northgate has been very competitive in all five of its games to date but has a 1-4 record to show for it. The Vikings lost at Central Carroll last week, 27-17, and return for Homecoming this Friday hosting Veterans.
The Braves received the official invitation from President Joe Biden on Sunday (Sept. 18) to stop by and celebrate the team’s title.
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The Braves will open their 2023 season on the road with a three-game set at the Washington Nationals (March 30, April 2-3) and with another three-game series at the St. Louis Cardinals on April 3-5.
Biden will host the Braves on Monday, Sept. 26 as Atlanta is in Washington, D.C., for a threegame set against the Nationals.
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the Month in August, his second time to win the award. In August, Harris batted .337 in 27 games. He was 32 for 95 at the plate with 12 doubles, 4 home runs and 15 RBIs. He also had five stolen bases.
Central Christian, back in GAPPS 8-man football, is 1-3 on the year. The Crusaders opened the season with a 41-0 win over New Creation, but since then has dropped consecutive games to Victory Baptist, Fideles Christian and Lafayette Christian. Central Christian hosts John Ferry Christian of Marietta on Friday.
After the opener vs. the Rockets, the Hawks host the Orlando Magic (Oct. 21) and the Charlotte Hornets (Oct. 23) as part of the opening three-game home stand.
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East Coweta dropped its opener but has reeled off four straight victories and stands 4-1 on the season. The Indians have knocked off a pair of perennial powers the past two weeks, 4A’s Sandy Creek, 23-20, on Sept. 9 and 7A power Lowndes, 49-34, last week. East Coweta hosts Lambert this Friday with kickoff at 8 p.m. The Heritage School Hawks find themselves at 4-0 with lopsided wins over St. Mary’s (72-0), Creekside Christian (54-0), Kendrick (44-6) and Cross Keys (51-0). Coach Jake Copeland’s squad has made a quick turnaround after finishing winless a year ago. The Hawks switched from GHSA to the GIAA – Georgia Independent Athletic Association (formerly GISA) last winter. The Hawks travel to Columbus to face Calvary Christian on DefendingFriday.state champion Trinity Christian started 0-2, but has rebounded with a pair of wins. The Lions got their first-ever GHSA 4-A victory with a 31-20 triumph at Mary Persons in Forsyth on Sept. 2. Trinity Christian made it two in-a-row last week with a 20-15 win over visiting Riverdale. The Lions, 2-2, hit the road on Friday to meet North NewnanClayton.sportsa 1-3 record so far with its latest outing, a tough 32-25 loss at home to Paulding County. The Cougars look to get back on the winning track Friday at South Paulding.
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Then, the Braves open their first homestand of the year with four games against the visiting San Diego Padres (April 6-9) and three vs. the Cardinals (April 10-12).
It’s never too early to start looking at next season, at least when it comes to schedules.
The Falcons, now 0-2 to start the 2022 NFL season, will be in Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 25, to face the Seahawks, 1-1.
Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. and will be televised by FOX.
For the season, the Braves rookie is batting .305 with 26 doubles, 18 home runs, 58 RBIs and 16 stolen bases in 99 games.
The 2023 season will consist of a balanced schedule with 13 games each vs. teams in their respective divisions (instead of 19 like this season) and 46 interleague games (20 this year).
After Sunday’s 31-27 loss on the road to the defending champions Los Angeles Rams, the Atlanta Falcons will remain on the west coast through the week instead of making two crosscountry flights.
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Also on September 7, 2022, the new officers for the Kiwanis Builders Club, a service club designed specifically for middle school aged children, were inducted at Blake Bass Middle School. Builders Club empowers youth as they navigate this in-between-stage of life.
Left to right: Mark Musaus, Newnan Kiwanis Club Advisor, Dr. Sharon Davenport, Newnan HS Club Advisor, Shelly Smith, Georgia Kiwanis Div. #3, Lt. Governor, Carina Parker, Club Media & Events Coordinator, Lilly Collins, Club Vice President, Jaret Webb, Club President, Libby Fredrick, Club Treasurer, Darryl Gumz, Incoming Governor, Georgia Kiwanis District, and Ms. Tracie Drake, Newnan HS Club Advisor. Nayelly Trujillo Rodriguez, Club Secretary, was unable to attend.
Newnan Kiwanis Attend Club Charter and Officer Induction Ceremonies at Coweta County Schools
The Kiwanis Club of Newnan kicked off the school year attending three different club charter and officer induction ceremonies at local Coweta schools.
Members develop self-awareness as they discover their passion to serve, their desire to lead and their ability to engage and collaborate with others. Service to school and community become a way of life!
Back row, left to right: Keith Ross, President Newnan Kiwanis, Blake Bass, former Lt. Gov. Newnan Kiwanis, Front row, left to right: Ms. Mary Moore, Club Advisor, Blake Bass Middle School, Madi Harris, Club President, Alicia Gonzolez, Club Vice President, Bell Lovell, Club Officer At-Large, Brooke Sipple, Club Treasurer, Ms. Heather McMillen, Club Advisor, Blake Bass Middle School, and Darrel Gumz, Incoming Georgia Kiwanis District Governor.
On Sept. 8th, 2022, the new officers for the Kiwanis Key Club, a service club designed specifically for high school students, were inducted at Newnan High School. Kiwanis Key Clubs promote caring as a way of life. Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Our members make the world a better place through service. In doing so, we grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve.
On September 7, 2022, Poplar Road Elementary School initiated a K-Kids Kiwanis Club especially de signed for elementary aged children. This K-Kids club is co-chartered and sponsored by the Newnan Kiwanis and Kiwanis Club of Coweta County. K-Kids is the largest service organization for elementary school students, with more than 1,200 clubs worldwide. Club members discover their passion to serve, desire to lead and their ability to engage and collaborate with others to better the school and community.
Pictured Back row, left to right: Mark Musaus, Newnan Kiwanis Club Advisor, Ms. Alicia Porras, Poplar Road Elem. School Advisor, Sunday Griffith, Coweta Kiwanis Club Advisor, Ms. Pam Marett, School Advisor, Darryl Gumz, Incoming Governor, Kiwanis Georgia District. Front row, left to right: Josie Alligood, club Secretary, Mia Williams, Club Treasurer, Sophie Jo Spradlin, Club President, and Liam Richmond, Club Vice President.
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The Lewis Grizzard and Catfish Memorial Bike Ride will be held on October 2, 2022 beginning at the Moreland Mill.
■ BBQ Fundraiser for White Oak Presbyterian Church 11am to 2pm at 2796 Gordon Rd., Senoia. Proceeds support missions. Plates $12; $12 lb BBQ, $12 qt stew. Homemade desserts sold separately. 770.253.7904, www.whiteoakarp.org
Each ride registration sends a book every month for a year to a child from birth to five years old in Coweta County.
Library Open House from 10am to 4pm at 8 Carmichael St., Newnan, behind the Newnan Campus of the University of West Georgia. We will be giving tours of the library. Come by and look at some of our 12,000+ books along with micro-film, maps and other resources. We will have volunteer Researchers to help you get started Digging Deep into your Family Tree Roots. If you have any questions please contact us at info@ccgsinc.org
■ Main Street Newnan Market Day Oct. 1 10 am to 2 pm / First Saturdays. mainstreetnewnan.com
October 2, SUNDAY
If you choose the virtual option, you may register, ride any length before October 2, post pictures on Facebook, and a t-shirt will be mailed to you. Cue sheets for a ride beginning at the Moreland Mill will be available.
October 1, SATURDAY
You may pay your registration fee, ride October 2, 2022 and receive a commemorative t-shirt.
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■ FERST Annual Lewis Grizzard & Catfish Memorial Bike Ride 8am The Lewis Grizzard & Catfish Memorial Bike Ride begins at the Moreland Mill. Each ride registra tion sends a book every month for a year to a child from birth to five years old in Coweta County. You may pay your registration fee, ride Oct. 2 and receive a commemora tive t-shirt. If you choose the vir tual option, you may register, ride any length before October 2, post pictures on Facebook, and a
■ One Roof’s Fashion Show Fundraiser 1 to 4pm at Unity Baptist Church, 311 Smokey Road. Tickets only and $15 include light refreshments. Tickets available at door or in advance through Eventbrite. All proceeds benefit One Roof Outreach. Tickets nonrefundable. For more information, or to volunteer, please email director@oneroofoutreach.org
■ Southern Arc Dance’s Dracula presented by Newnan Cultural Arts Commission Friday/Saturday at7pm; Sunday at 3. $30 adult; $15 children under 12. Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson St. Contact Southern Arc Dance 770.683.3724 for more information • www.southernarcdance.org
t-shirt will be mailed to you. Cue sheets for a ride beginning at the Moreland Mill will be available. Mail in registration form found http://cowetaferst.org/.../Bike-Ride-Registration-2022.pdfhere
■ Order deadline for Arnall Grocery Fall Fish Day event. Place your order before Thursday, Oct. 6 for pickup on Thursday, Oct. 13. Call to place your order: 770.253.4556.
Teacher Work Day Coweta County Schools Oct. 7
■ Main Street Newnan Oktoberfest 5 to 9 pm. Annual beer tasting event! The Oktoberfest event will highlight craft brews from across the state of Georgia. Complimentary refreshments, retail sales specials and other treats will be made available for all participating attendees. mainstreetnewnan.com
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■ Meals on Wheels Blues Plate Special Join us at 4pm at Greenville Street Park … Meals on Wheels of Coweta Blues Benefit. An evening of family fun with food trucks, door prizes, live music and dancing. Bands include: Kris Youmans Band, Frankies Blues Mission, Leonard Wash ington, John Hensley Band, and Mary Claire Martin!
■ Senoia Farmers Market 8:30am to 1pm at 40 Travis St. Produce, vendors and artisans. EVERY Saturday.
■ Orchestra Noir Live in Newnan! The Atlanta African-Ameri can Orchestra Newnan Cultural Arts Commission presents
■ NTC’S THE MOUSETRAP Suspect everyone in this classic Agatha Christie mystery. 24 First Ave., 770.683.6282 newnantheatre.org
■ NJSL 10th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot 2022 8am, Lake Blalock. Prizes for the overall team winner and the best individual shooter, an exciting raffle, and delicious lunch! Proceeds from the event support the annual Christmas in Newnan and NJSL Scholarship njslsportingclays@gmail.comore.givesmart.com/events/slb/programs.e-mail
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October 22, SATURDAY
■ Autumn Acres Festival at Cornerstone UMC 9am to 3pm
October 29, SATURDAY
■ Main Street Newnan Spirits & Spice Festival 2 to 7pm. It’s time to eat, drink, and get spooky! Event attendees will be able to get their “boos” on by walking the Downtown Spirits Trail and purchasing 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 Trolley Tour ride. The event will feature live music, a craft market, and activities for the kids. This event is eerie-sistible for all ages! mainstreetnewnan.com
■ The Autumn Chase 5K Returns Newnan Utilities Park
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■ Hummingbird Festival downtown Hogansville hummingbirdfestival.com
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A community-wide event that will feature a senior health fair, crafts booths, food trucks. Starting at 1pm, youngsters are invited to enjoy autumn-candy-treating (like trick-or-treating) beneath the church’s pavilion. Assigned spaces will be 10 ft. x 12 ft. Non-profit organizations are invited to participate free of charge. For all others, $25 is the suggested donation. Vendor setup will begin at 7am. We request that all vendors remain at the site throughout the entire event. To register as an exhibitor, go to cornerstonenewnan.org and click on “Connect”, which leads you to the Autumn Acres Festival online form.
5K race - 8:30am • 1-Mile Fun Run - 9am • Tot Trot - 9:10am. If you would like to register for the race, please visit http://give.piedmont.org/autumnchase for more details. Questions? Contact Colleen Alrutz at 770.254.3550 or email Colleen.Alrutz@piedmont.org
October 6, THURSDAY
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October 7, FRIDAY
“Legends from the 60s to Present: African American Music Icons.” A legendary playlist in spectacular orchestral style! 7:30pm at the Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street www.orchestranoir.com/
■ Main Street Newnan Munchkin Masquerade Our downtown Trick-or-Treat for the little ones! The Munchkin by
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■ A Musical Celebration of Fall with The Masterworks Chorale at 2:30pm at The Nixon Center. Performance will fea turing Russell Wilson oboe, Robert Givens violin and other guest instrumentalists. 1525 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, nixoncentre.net masterworkscommunitychorale.com
■ Senoia Farmers Market 8:30am to 1pm at 40 Travis St. Produce, vendors and artisans. EVERY Saturday.
Masquerade will take place Oct. 31from 10am, ending
■ EMC Annual Meeting, 75th Annual Membership Meeting & Appreciation Day, 9am to noon at the CFEMC headquar ters, 807 Collinsworth Road, Palmetto. Your participation is important! For those unable to attend in person, you have the opportunity to register early at any of our office locations during the week of Oct. 4-7. Fun Activities for all ages include: children’s activities, bingo for adults, and door prizes. Free con cessions including Chick-fil-A biscuits, popcorn, cotton candy, and soft drinks. Prizes generously donated by vendors will be given away during the meeting. Every registered member will receive an Emergency Roadside Car Kit just for registering. One lucky member will walk away with the grand prize of a $1,000 electric bill credit! Each EMC member will have his/her name in the drawing and you must be present to win. Registration clos es at 11 a.m., so be sure to arrive early. Take part in the Health Fair, provided by Piedmont Healthcare professionals. Parking is located at Northgate High School, 3220 Fischer Road, Newnan. Buses will transport you to and from EMC headquarters. For our disabled members, spaces located in front of the EMC entrance on Collinsworth Road will be available.
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■ Ghost Wineries Wine Tastings at Senoia’s The Classic Market Oct. 7, 14, 15, 19 and 22, starting at 6:30pm. $35 per person includes 6 (one ounce) pours of wine from a famous ghost winery, a glass of wine, and charcuterie board food pair ings. Limited seating Must RSVP and pay in advance. 6:30pm. 15 Main St., Suite 1B. 770.727.9140 theclassicmarketsenoia.com
■ Senoia Farmers Market 8:30am to 1pm at 40 Travis St. Produce, vendors and artisans. EVERY Saturday.
October 21, FRIDAY
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■ MGEV Fall Plant Sale 8:30am to 12pm.
■ Coweta Samaritan Clinic 12th Annual Bluegrass & BBQ 4:30 to 7:30 pm in former Papp Clinic Parking Lot. Leave your tailgate gear at home this year, and join us as we get “fancy like” BBQ in a parking lot, hanging with your friends and raising money for a good cause! In addi tion to a delicious meal catered by Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen, this year’s Bluegrass & BBQ will feel much more like the old days with tents, tables, decor, signature cocktails, and, of course, the beer truck! csccares.org/bbqVisit to purchase tickets/ticket package/t-shirts!
October 20-23, 27-30, THURSDAYS- SUNDAYS
■ Keep Newnan Beautiful Paint Recycling behind Newnan City Hall. Fees will apply and discounts are available for city of Newnan residents.
October 15, SATURDAY
Feel free to bring your wagons and boxes for easier shopping, but please leave pets at home. 255 Pine Road, Newnan
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to bring the ‘Legends’ concert to Newnan on October 14th. This concert will be a celebration of R&B’s black music icons who have not only indelibly impacted American culture, but the world,” said Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers.
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Founded in 2016 to celebrate the cultural achievements of African American musical pioneers of all genres, Orchestra Noir has experienced a meteoric rise in fame. The ensemble has performed on the Tonight Show and collaborated with hip-hop and R&B acts like Cardi B., Migos, Clifford “T.I.” Harris, and has a late 2022 show with Rick Ross at Atlanta Symphony Hall.
For more information about the sale spring planting or gardening tips, please contact UGA Cooperative Extension-Coweta County at 770.254.2620 or visit ugaextension.org/coweta.
Fall is almost here, and that means it’s time for the Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volun teers (MGEVs) Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 15th , at the Coweta County Extension Office. The MGEVs are promising their best plant sale ever.
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“We’ve planted a large selection of shrubs, perennials and trees says Kathy Olmsted, Fall Plant Sale chair. Our prices are very competitive, and our sale helps us support our mission to extend lifelong learning to Coweta County citizens through research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth, and families.”
“I am thrilled we have the opportunity to host Orchestra Noir in Newnan,” says NCAC Chair Dr. Jaami Rutledge. “When I first discovered them online two years ago, I was struck by the ‘get out of your seat’ energy and orchestral elegance they brought to the Motown, R&B, and hip-hop music I grew up singing and dancing to—They are a one-of-a-kind live experience.” for more events in the October Paper!
The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Wadsworth Auditorium in downtown Newnan. Tickets are $50 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased online at Eventbrite & NCAC: https://linktr.
The Newnan Wadsworth Auditorium will be an intimate setting to experience Orchestra Noir. Coming off of Sold-Out shows in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh and Birmingham, NCAC strongly recommends buying tickets in advance. In the event tickets remain, they will be sold at the door on the day of the show.
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Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Fall Plant Sale!
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You can also find the MGEVs on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/CowetaCountyMasterGardener ExtensionVolunteers.
“Don’t forget to bring low-edged cardboard boxes to carry home your plants,” says Audrey Harrelson, Greenhouse Chair. “We’ll have some on hand, but plant sale veterans know they go quick, so bring boxes if you have them.”
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Orchestra Noir, Atlanta’s African-American Orchestra, comes to Newnan to celebrate ‘Legends’. On Friday, October 14, the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC), will present Orchestra Noir’s chamber ensemble of fourteen African-American musicians under the direction of founder Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers. The performance will feature innovative and electrifying orchestral versions of hits from Black American musical pioneers from the sixties to present.
October 15, 2022 at Coweta County
Funds from the MGEV plant sale support Coweta County Extension’s community education programs, youth scholarships, 4-H programs and more.
Plants, Plants, Plants Available
Sale hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, October 15, 2022, behind the Coweta County Exten sion Office located at 275 Pine Road. All plants for sale have been propagated or grown by local MGEVs.
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Brantley Gilbert meets with fans at the Sep tember 14 Small Town Throwdown Concert in Newnan.
The most common forms of scams I see in my real estate business are rental scams involving deposits, earnest money and wire fraud. I have had the local Sheriff’s Department contact me looking to track a rental scam prospect down.
“We’re overwhelmed by the generosity of this commu nity and our sponsors. We can’t thank Brantley Gilbert enough for bringing this concert to Newnan. This was a huge undertaking, and as we saw on Wednesday, he and the other performers pulled it off and made the 2,500 fans here incredibly happy with a fantastic concert,” said CCF Executive Director Kristin Webb.
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“After the enormous success of last year’s concert with Alan Jackson, we were thrilled that we could again use the gift of music to entertain Cowetans while raising money for the Coweta Community Foun dation,” said Webb. She noted that sponsorship proceeds will “allow us to enhance our community’s quality of life by encouraging philanthropic interaction in Coweta County.”
The presenting sponsor of the concert was Pepsi.
One of our agents recently had his father-in-law’s residential property listed for sale. He was online and saw where someone took pictures of the house and posted that the home was available for lease, when in fact it was not. The scam artist was cold calling prospects to rent the property. He just happened to contact our agent’s friend, so she called our agent and made him aware of the scam. The scam artist was using the money payment application, “Zelle,” and asking the prospective renters to put both a security deposit and first month’s rent down. He created urgency by telling people they had to put the money down as soon as possible or someone else would lease the property. The scam artist took $3,000 from someone. He used the payment application Zelle because it is harder to trace.
Jess Barron is an Associate Broker with Lindseys, Inc. Realtors and former President of the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors. ■
The Foundation was able to raise money by selling spon sorships to businesses, and Webb said she was grateful for all of those who supported the concert by signing on as a sponsor. They included Title Sponsor, Southtowne Motors; Platinum Sponsor, DTH Expeditors Inc.; Gold Sponsors, Agrimerica Farm & Construction LLC, Coweta-Fayette EMC, J&M Pools/Turin Pest Control, Buffalo-Rock Pepsi; Silver Sponsor, LaGrange Gro cery; Bronze Plus Sponsors, Brent Scarbrough & Company, Davis Building & Integrated Science/FSR Homes; and Bronze Sponsors, Paramount Engineering, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Monster Tree Service, Crossroads Church, Georgia Bone & Joint, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Shane’s Pest Solutions, AmWaste, and Tim Stout Group.
People need to do their due diligence when looking at properties to lease or buy. I would recommend using a trusted Realtor to represent you to help avoid these type scams.
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My suggestion here would be to close with a trusted real estate attorney and have your Realtor double check everything, including wiring instructions, before you send. You could also call the closing attorney before you send the wire to make sure the wiring instructions are correct. Wire fraud is very common.
‘Small Town Throwdown’ Concert at Ashley Park Raises $53,000 for Coweta Community Foundation
The “Small Town Throwdown” concert at Ashley Park last Wednesday raised $53,000 for the Coweta Community Foundation.Headlining
Another type of fraud I commonly see is wire fraud. Buyers typically wire in their earnest money as part of a contract. Buyers need to make sure that they have the correct wiring instructions from the earnest money holder. Do not open suspicious e-mails from people you do not know. Real Estate closing attorneys, that typically hold earnest money as part of contracts, can call you or e-mail you with correct wiring instructions. We see scam artists create e-mail addresses and pose as the closing attorney asking for the earnest money or funds to purchase a home. They will change a letter off of the closing attorney’s e-mail address and hope their target does not notice. The scammer will then try to get their target to wire the money to the scammer’s account instead of the real estate closing attorney. With home purchases, we are talking about losing a significant amount of money.
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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