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SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2014

NEWNAN, GA • COWETA COUNTY’S NEWS SOURCE • ISSUE 59 • 4 SECTIONS, 38 PAGES • $1.25

TODAY’S POLLEN

MODERATE TREES NONE - LOW GRASS NONE - LOW WEEDS SATURDAY’S COUNT: 85

Newnan, East Coweta tee off at Cougar Invitational

Attempted murder suspect’s trial begins Tuesday

— page 6

McTier on the road to recovery

— page 3

Vision 2014

See special section, pages 1-14D

By CLAY NEELY clay@newnan.com

Mitchell McTier, brother of Madeline McTier, has made some significant progress this week following a serious skiing accident last week in Colorado, according to his mother, Jennifer. McTier initially sustained multiple injuries following his accident, including a basilar skull fracture, a broken rib, several broken bones in his neck and a bruised lung. “We finally got him off the ventilator,” said Jennifer. “He’s moving and answering some questions. He knows his name, his date of birth and can say our names. Some of it’s a little jumbled but that kind of relates to the accident.” Mitchell has also responded to touch on the right side of his face, which is also a positive sign against paralysis. However, doctors felt it was necessary to give Mitchell a feeding tube this week because of his inability to “wake up.” “It’s difficult to explain,” said Jennifer. “He can talk to you but he keeps his eyes closed. At first they thought it was sedation but he just hasn’t opened his eyes yet. We’re kind of waiting on Mitchell McTier that.” Mitchell's progress this week appears promising. Now the McTiers are waiting to see if their insurance will pay for the required air ambulance in order to transport Mitchell from Colorado back to Georgia. Jennifer is hopeful for a decision from United Healthcare soon. “If they won’t pay for it, then I’ll just have to stay here and go to Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Denver,” Jennifer said. “It’s a top-notch facility but it would really be nice to be able to come home.” So far, the McTiers have seen over 20 visitors, checking in on the family and offering their support. Many of these visitors the family has never met before. “The hospital staff is laughing because they’re like, “you don’t even live here,” but it’s amazing how a friend knows a friend who lives out here and offers their help. We had a local member of Chi Phi (Mitchell’s fraternity) come by just to

MCTIER, page 3A

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SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2014

Coweta’s progress, plans

‘Friends’ concert will fund future events

Med. marijuana bill not among those passing

By CELIA SHORTT

CENTRE, page 2A

Allison Vessell is 13 years old. She’s been playing with Centre Strings since she was 8 years old and is in the seventh grade at Arnall Middle School.

INSIDE Obituaries .................... 3A Business.........................1B Community Forum ..... 4A Focus on Education..... 1C Sports .......................... 6A Classifieds .....................6C

TODAY

61° | 38° Warm with a 60% chance of rain

MONDAY

60° | 41° Pleasantly warm with sunshine

MCTIER, page 3A

Cool and partly cloudy

WEDNESDAY

54° | 34° Cool and sunny

Newnan draws singer home brother Bryant’s death — and professionally — when she first appeared on stage with Wadsworth almost 20 years ago. “There is definitely something wonderful “I was floored by the support,” she said. about Newnan,” opera singer Courtenay Budd Her childhood in Newnan and her experisaid. ences returning as an adult have brought Budd Budd is overseeing the first “Friends of Wad- “a sense of family” locally. sworth Concert - The Legacy Continues” on Recalling her first Wadsworth concert, Budd April 26. Budd grew up in Newnan. As an remembered “people I hadn’t seen since child- Courtenay Budd still remembers singing on the stage of the Wadsworth Auditorium as a adult, she experienced the special nature of hood” being there and being supportive. “It young woman. Now she will be the artist pulling the the community both personally — after her made me want to come back every time I can,” annual concert together. she said. It is an experience that her husba nd, W hen t he fa m i ly v isits New n a n a nd Anthony Caramico, and their sons have also Caramico stops in at Redneck Gourmet, so known. Caramico said to Budd that there are a many locals greet him and call him by name. few places near their Poughkeepsie, N.Y., home When Budd was growing up in Newnan, she — among them a deli they frequent — where See page 2A an employee or the owner may speak to him. BUDD, page 2A

— page 3

Vision 2014

Coweta’s progress, plans By ELLEN CORKER For this special look at our community, we ellen@newnan.com also asked several residents to talk about quality of life, what attracted them to move here For all of us who call Coweta County home, and what makes them want to stay. we know it is a special place. Community leaders shared highlights of That is the focus of a special section in projects and developments completed — as today’s edition of The Newnan Times-Herald well as those in the works — to make this a — Vision 2014. better place to live for the more than 130,000 After two decades of rapid growth, with residents. Coweta still among Georgia’s fastest-growing West Georgia Technical College opened communities, an expanding population has This rendering shows the possible future its new stand-alone Coweta campus off Turbrought great change, great challenges and exterior of the UWG Newnan campus. Construction key Creek Road south of Newnan in fall 2013, great opportunities. But with all the growth is under way at the old Newnan Hospital site on Jackson Street. expanding its offerings but also retaining its and change, this area southwest of busy metro relationship with Coweta County School SysAtlanta has retained much of its hometown and tem’s Central Educational Center. local county and city government and commurural charm. The Newnan Times-Herald news staff, for nity leaders, as well as local residents, about VISION, page 2A this annual special Vision section, spoke with what makes Coweta special.

Newnan draws singer home By W. WINSTON SKINNER winston@newnan.com

brother Bryant’s death — and professionally — when she first appeared on stage with Wadsworth almost 20 years ago. “There is definitely something wonderful “I was floored by the support,” she said. about Newnan,” opera singer Courtenay Budd Her childhood in Newnan and her experisaid. ences returning as an adult have brought Budd Budd is overseeing the first “Friends of Wad- “a sense of family” locally. sworth Concert - The Legacy Continues” on Recalling her first Wadsworth concert, Budd April 26. Budd grew up in Newnan. As an remembered “people I hadn’t seen since child- Courtenay Budd still remembers singing on the stage of the Wadsworth Auditorium as a adult, she experienced the special nature of hood” being there and being supportive. “It young woman. Now she will be the artist pulling the the community both personally — after her made me want to come back every time I can,” annual concert together. she said. It is a n experience that her husba nd, W hen t he fa m i ly v isits New n a n a nd Anthony Caramico, and their sons have also Caramico stops in at Redneck Gourmet, so known. Caramico said to Budd that there are a many locals greet him and call him by name. few places near their Poughkeepsie, N.Y., home When Budd was growing up in Newnan, she — among them a deli they frequent — where See page 2A an employee or the owner may speak to him. BUDD, page 2A

‘Friends’ concert will fund future events

Med. marijuana bill not among those passing

Centre turns 10 Editor's Note: This is the second in an occasional series, Centre Celebrates 10th, highlighting Coweta School System's Centre for Performing and Visual Arts and the impact it has had in the local community for the last 10 years. The first installment was published on Feb. 2.

By SARAH FAY CAMPBELL sarah@newnan.com

By CELIA SHORTT celia@newnan.com

Over the last decade, the Coweta School System’s Centre for Performing and Visual Arts has brought valuable opportunities to the county. One of its greatest attributes is Centre Strings, an orchestra geared toward students and adults in the community. Centre Strings is a joint venture between the school system and

CENTRE, page 2A

Allison Vessell is 13 years old. She’s been playing with Centre

A flurry of bills passed in the final hours of the Georgia General Assembly session late Thursday. However, bills allowing limited use of medical cannabis and privatizing the state’s child welfare system were not among them. Also failing to pass was “religious liberty” language that was tied onto other bills. House Bill 885, intended to legalize a limited use of cannabidiol

Strings since she was 8 years old and is in the seventh grade at Arnall Middle School.

INSIDE

‘Friends’ concert will fund future events

Obituaries .................... 3A Business.........................1B Community Forum ..... 4A Focus on Education..... 1C Sports .......................... 6A Classifieds .....................6C

TODAY

61° | 38° Warm with a 60% chance of rain

MONDAY

60° | 41° Pleasantly warm with sunshine

ASSEMBLY, page 3A TUESDAY

56° | 28° Cool and partly cloudy

WEDNESDAY

54° | 34° Cool and sunny

Rainfall (in inches)

Yesterday (as of 7 p.m.) 0.00 Monthly total 3.50 Year-to-date 5.87

Med. marijuana bill not among those passing By SARAH FAY CAMPBELL sarah@newnan.com

By CELIA SHORTT celia@newnan.com

CENTRE, page 2A

Attempted murder suspect’s trial begins Tuesday

— page 6

See special section, pages 1-14D

MCTIER, page 3A

By W. WINSTON SKINNER winston@newnan.com

Over the last decade, the Coweta School System’s Centre for Performing and Visual Arts has brought valuable opportunities to the county. One of its greatest attributes is Centre Strings, an orchestra geared toward students and adults in the community. Centre Strings is a joint venture between the school system and

ASSEMBLY, page 3A TUESDAY

MARCH 23, 2014

Newnan, East Coweta tee off at Cougar Invitational

By CLAY NEELY clay@newnan.com

Mitchell McTier, brother of Madeline McTier, has made some significant progress this week following a serious skiing accident last week in Colorado, according to his mother, Jennifer. McTier initially sustained multiple injuries following his accident, including a basilar skull fracture, a broken rib, several broken bones in his neck and a bruised lung. “We finally got him off the ventilator,” said Jennifer. “He’s moving and answering some questions. He knows his name, his date of birth and can say our names. Some of it’s a little jumbled but that kind of relates to the accident.” Mitchell has also responded to touch on the right side of his face, which is also a positive sign against paralysis. However, doctors felt it was necessary to give Mitchell a feeding tube this week because of his inability to “wake up.” “It’s difficult to explain,” said Jennifer. “He can talk to you but he keeps his eyes closed. At first they thought it was sedation but he just hasn’t opened his eyes yet. We’re kind of waiting on Mitchell McTier that.” Mitchell's progress this week appears promising. Now the McTiers are waiting to see if their insurance will pay for the required air ambulance in order to transport Mitchell from Colorado back to Georgia. Jennifer is hopeful for a decision from United Healthcare soon. “If they won’t pay for it, then I’ll just have to stay here and go to Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Denver,” Jennifer said. “It’s a top-notch facility but it would really be nice to be able to come home.” So far, the McTiers have seen over 20 visitors, checking in on the family and offering their support. Many of these visitors the family has never met before. “The hospital staff is laughing because they’re like, “you don’t even live here,” but it’s amazing how a friend knows a friend who lives out here and offers their help. We had a local member of Chi Phi (Mitchell’s fraternity) come by just to

For this special look at our community, we also asked several residents to talk about quality of life, what attracted them to move here For all of us who call Coweta County home, and what makes them want to stay. we know it is a special place. Community leaders shared highlights of That is the focus of a special section in projects and developments completed — as today’s edition of The Newnan Times-Herald well as those in the works — to make this a — Vision 2014. better place to live for the more than 130,000 After two decades of rapid growth, with residents. Coweta still among Georgia’s fastest-growing West Georgia Technical College opened communities, an expanding population has This rendering shows the possible future its new stand-alone Coweta campus off Turbrought great change, great challenges and exterior of the UWG Newnan campus. Construction key Creek Road south of Newnan in fall 2013, great opportunities. But with all the growth is under way at the old Newnan Hospital site on Jackson Street. expanding its offerings but also retaining its and change, this area southwest of busy metro relationship with Coweta County School SysAtlanta has retained much of its hometown and tem’s Central Educational Center. local county and city government and commurural charm. The Newnan Times-Herald news staff, for nity leaders, as well as local residents, about VISION, page 2A this annual special Vision section, spoke with what makes Coweta special.

Editor's Note: This is the second in an occasional series, Centre Celebrates 10th, highlighting Coweta School System's Centre for Performing and Visual Arts and the impact it has had in the local community for the last 10 years. The first installment was published on Feb. 2.

A flurry of bills passed in the final hours of the Georgia General Assembly session late Thursday. However, bills allowing limited use of medical cannabis and privatizing the state’s child welfare system were not among them. Also failing to pass was “religious liberty” language that was tied onto other bills. House Bill 885, intended to legalize a limited use of cannabidiol

56° | 28°

a1 sunday front

SUNDAY NEWNAN, GA • COWETA COUNTY’S NEWS SOURCE • ISSUE 59 • 4 SECTIONS, 38 PAGES • $1.25

TODAY’S POLLEN

MODERATE TREES NONE - LOW GRASS NONE - LOW WEEDS SATURDAY’S COUNT: 85

McTier on the road to recovery

Coweta’s progress, plans By ELLEN CORKER ellen@newnan.com

Centre turns 10

By SARAH FAY CAMPBELL sarah@newnan.com

celia@newnan.com

— page 3

Vision 2014

By CLAY NEELY clay@newnan.com

brother Bryant’s death — and professionally — when she first appeared on stage with Wadsworth almost 20 years ago. “There is definitely something wonderful “I was floored by the support,” she said. about Newnan,” opera singer Courtenay Budd Her childhood in Newnan and her experisaid. ences returning as an adult have brought Budd Budd is overseeing the first “Friends of Wad- “a sense of family” locally. sworth Concert - The Legacy Continues” on Recalling her first Wadsworth concert, Budd April 26. Budd grew up in Newnan. As an remembered “people I hadn’t seen since child- Courtenay Budd still remembers singing on the stage of the Wadsworth Auditorium as a adult, she experienced the special nature of hood” being there and being supportive. “It young woman. Now she will be the artist pulling the the community both personally — after her made me want to come back every time I can,” annual concert together. she said. It is an experience that her husband, W hen t he fa m i ly v isits New n a n a nd Anthony Caramico, and their sons have also Caramico stops in at Redneck Gourmet, so known. Caramico said to Budd that there are a many locals greet him and call him by name. few places near their Poughkeepsie, N.Y., home When Budd was growing up in Newnan, she — among them a deli they frequent — where See page 2A an employee or the owner may speak to him. BUDD, page 2A

Over the last decade, the Coweta School System’s Centre for Performing and Visual Arts has brought valuable opportunities to the county. One of its greatest attributes is Centre Strings, an orchestra geared toward students and adults in the community. Centre Strings is a joint venture between the school system and

Attempted murder suspect’s trial begins Tuesday

— page 6

See special section, pages 1-14D

Mitchell McTier, brother of Madeline McTier, has made some significant progress this week following a serious skiing accident last week in Colorado, according to his mother, Jennifer. McTier initially sustained multiple injuries following his accident, including a basilar skull fracture, a broken rib, several broken bones in his neck and a bruised lung. “We finally got him off the ventilator,” said Jennifer. “He’s moving and answering some questions. He knows his name, his date of birth and can say our names. Some of it’s a little jumbled but that kind of relates to the accident.” Mitchell has also responded to touch on the right side of his face, which is also a positive sign against paralysis. However, doctors felt it was necessary to give Mitchell a feeding tube this week because of his inability to “wake up.” “It’s difficult to explain,” said Jennifer. “He can talk to you but he keeps his eyes closed. At first they thought it was sedation but he just hasn’t opened his eyes yet. We’re kind of waiting on Mitchell McTier that.” Mitchell's progress this week appears promising. Now the McTiers are waiting to see if their insurance will pay for the required air ambulance in order to transport Mitchell from Colorado back to Georgia. Jennifer is hopeful for a decision from United Healthcare soon. “If they won’t pay for it, then I’ll just have to stay here and go to Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Denver,” Jennifer said. “It’s a top-notch facility but it would really be nice to be able to come home.” So far, the McTiers have seen over 20 visitors, checking in on the family and offering their support. Many of these visitors the family has never met before. “The hospital staff is laughing because they’re like, “you don’t even live here,” but it’s amazing how a friend knows a friend who lives out here and offers their help. We had a local member of Chi Phi (Mitchell’s fraternity) come by just to

Newnan draws singer home

Centre turns 10

Newnan, East Coweta tee off at Cougar Invitational

McTier on the road to recovery

By W. WINSTON SKINNER winston@newnan.com

Editor's Note: This is the second in an occasional series, Centre Celebrates 10th, highlighting Coweta School System's Centre for Performing and Visual Arts and the impact it has had in the local community for the last 10 years. The first installment was published on Feb. 2.

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NEWNAN, GA • COWETA COUNTY’S NEWS SOURCE • ISSUE 59 • 4 SECTIONS, 38 PAGES • $1.25

TODAY’S POLLEN

MODERATE TREES NONE - LOW GRASS NONE - LOW WEEDS SATURDAY’S COUNT: 85

By ELLEN CORKER For this special look at our community, we ellen@newnan.com also asked several residents to talk about quality of life, what attracted them to move here For all of us who call Coweta County home, and what makes them want to stay. we know it is a special place. Community leaders shared highlights of That is the focus of a special section in projects and developments completed — as today’s edition of The Newnan Times-Herald well as those in the works — to make this a — Vision 2014. better place to live for the more than 130,000 After two decades of rapid growth, with residents. Coweta still among Georgia’s fastest-growing West Georgia Technical College opened communities, an expanding population has This rendering shows the possible future its new stand-alone Coweta campus off Turbrought great change, great challenges and exterior of the UWG Newnan campus. Construction key Creek Road south of Newnan in fall 2013, great opportunities. But with all the growth is under way at the old Newnan Hospital site on Jackson Street. expanding its offerings but also retaining its and change, this area southwest of busy metro relationship with Coweta County School SysAtlanta has retained much of its hometown and tem’s Central Educational Center. local county and city government and commurural charm. The Newnan Times-Herald news staff, for nity leaders, as well as local residents, about VISION, page 2A this annual special Vision section, spoke with what makes Coweta special.

Allison Vessell is 13 years old. She’s been playing with Centre

A flurry of bills passed in the final hours of the Georgia General Assembly session late Thursday. However, bills allowing limited use of medical cannabis and privatizing the state’s child welfare system were not among them. Also failing to pass was “religious liberty” language that was tied onto other bills. House Bill 885, intended to legalize a limited use of cannabidiol

Strings since she was 8 years old and is in the seventh grade at Arnall Middle School.

INSIDE Obituaries .................... 3A Business.........................1B Community Forum ..... 4A Focus on Education..... 1C Sports .......................... 6A Classifieds .....................6C

TODAY

61° | 38° Warm with a 60% chance of rain

MONDAY

60° | 41° Pleasantly warm with sunshine

ASSEMBLY, page 3A TUESDAY

56° | 28° Cool and partly cloudy

WEDNESDAY

54° | 34° Cool and sunny

Rainfall (in inches)

Yesterday (as of 7 p.m.) 0.00 Monthly total 3.50 Year-to-date 5.87

Rainfall (in inches)

Yesterday (as of 7 p.m.) 0.00 Monthly total 3.50 Year-to-date 5.87

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By SARAH FAY CAMPBELL sarah@newnan.com

Sensible tips for healthy eating

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ith so many social events that revolve around food, it’s not easy to get a fresh start on making healthy food choices. However, with a little thought and plan­ning, you can prevent taking your body on a roller coaster ride – without having to choose between food deprivation and satisfaction. “Whether you are hosting an event or attending someone else’s celebration, planning ahead can help you stay on track,” said Mitzi Dulan, a registered diet­itian and nationally recognized nutrition and wellness

STRATEGY, page 3

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Hickman receives Fleet Marine Force Device By W. WINSTON SKINNER winston@newnan.com

Bet te Hick man of New nan pins the FMF Wa r f a r e d e v i c e o n t h e u n i f o r m o f h e r son, Joshua Hickman, while his father, John Hickman, looks on.

Joshua Hickman, a U.S. Navy chaplain who grew up in Coweta County, has been presented with the Fleet Marine Force Warfare Device for Chaplains. “There are many Warfare devices which a service member can earn while assigned to particular community,” Hickman said. “For chaplains, there is only one we are permitted to earn as a chaplain.” Chaplains who previously served in other areas can continue to carry a Warfare Device from prior service. The FMF Device for chaplains is earned as any other pin, with one exception. Chaplains are exempted from a rule

regarding individual weapons handling. There are 18 other sections pertaining to the award which all recipients must meet. “The other 18 sections cover various aspects of the Marine Corps. We, Navy Officers, earn this pin in order to embed into our assigned unit, better understanding the mission and capability, and develop brotherhood and sisterhood – my units have the largest percentage of females in the Marines, which improves morale,” Hickman explained. In order to earn the pin, Hickman was assigned at least a year to an FMF unit. He had to participate and pass the Marine Physical Fitness Test, go to field

HICKMAN, page 4

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In this technology-driven, fast-paced, online world, there’s something to be said for the old ways. But some of those old ways, and old skills, are fading away. Cowetan Michael Sebacher wants to help preserve that knowledge before it is lost. The local blacksmith has a vision for a school where local artisans and craftspeople can share their skills with others. It could also be a place where those who don’t want to teach could still work on their crafts and display them. First, he needs the teachers. He’d like to talk to anyone local who does folk art and crafts who would be interested in being a part of the school. He’s also working on a location. It’s not necessarily limited to arts and crafts. Things like pickling and food preserving, and even beer and wine making might fit in, too. However, “we’re trying to avoid the tech slant,” he said. “The urge to make by hand, to create, is like the same level as the urge to reproduce or eat,” Sebacher said. Thousands of years ago, “you had to build your shelter, you had to build your weapons, build your tools. Every day you made something with your hands, every day you were processing food, processing animal hides. Everything was made. I think it’s a function of our species and now it’s gone,” he said. “We complain about kids always on their cell phones. What else have they got? Where are they going to go to learn anything?” Sebacher would love to have classes for young and old. “I can see the homeschool people liking it, maybe some at-risk students,” he said. “To teach somebody how to do something, with a kid especially – they can take something that is in their head and they can manifest it with their own hands. It’s a huge self-esteem builder, and you are tapping into this primal building urge.” You can learn lots of things on YouTube, but you may not have the tools and all the equipment to actually do those things. “Say you want to learn weaving … you get online, and there’s a tutorial. But you find ‘I need a loom, I need

BLACKSMITH, page 3


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