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Newnan to host outdoor film series BY CLAY NEELY
clay@newnan.com
Ne x t m ont h , t h e c it y of Newnan will host an outdoor film series as part of Georgia Cities Week. The annual event, sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association and is designed to showcase and celebrate cities and the many services they provide. The theme of this year's Georgia Cities Week is "Georgia's Cities: In the Spotlight," highlighting cities’ contributions in economic development, historic preservation and in providing quality of life for residents and businesses. Since the city has served as a backdrop for many popular film and television series, two films with Newnan ties will be shown on the walls of downtown buildings. On Friday, April 27, “T he Founder” will be shown at the County Administration parking lot located at 22 East Broad Street. The second film, “The Odd Life of Timothy Greene,” will be shown in the parking lot behind Domino’s off West Broad Street. Both films were shot in Newnan. Showtime for both movies
Friday April 27 8:30pm “The Founder” County Administration parking lot at 22 East Broad Street
“The Odd Life of Timothy Greene” parking lot behind Domino’s off West Broad Street
Both films were shot in Newnan.
is set for 8:30 p.m. Kettleworks and Sweet Sensations will be on hand selling concessions for the film fest. Prior to the start of the movies, a “Touch a Truck” event will be held on West Broad Street near The Carnegie Library from
6 to 8 p.m. A city-inspired art contest will be held in the local high schools. Art students were encouraged to participate by submitting their best entries of art that depict the “In the Spotlight” theme in celebration of Georgia Cities Week. The top five art pieces will be displayed at City Hall all week. The winners will be announced at a later date. "We are very proud of our city and the services we provide that make it attractive to residents and visitors," said Gina Snider, public information officer for the city of Newnan. "Too often, people are unaware of how cities enhance their quality of life, and we like them to participate in these events and learn more about the city of Newnan's story." "In the Spotlight" will be kicked off by Mayor Keith Brady, and various departments of the city, such as Public Information, Police, Fire, Planning and Zoning, Keep Newnan Beautiful, Main Street, and Newnan Center and City commissions. Youth Council and Cultural Arts will be represented as well.
A springtime saddle up
PHOTO BY CLAY NEELY
During a recent meeting, Friends Of The LINC preview the 15 submitted mural designs from students in Mrs. Jodie Hobbs art class at Newnan High School. From left are Jean Wyant, Tammy Troyer, John Christian and Sandy Wisenbaker.
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group explores artistic avenues for path BY CLAY NEELY
clay@newnan.com A variety of themes, ideas and designs for a proposed mural along the proposed LINC path were recently submitted by students from Mrs. Jodie Hobbs art class at Newnan High School. The submissions were part
“It’s not just a mural, but you can incorporate famous people from your area, or even a historic Native American focus. There are great opportunities for tourism and education.”
of a contest held by Friends Of The LINC to choose a design for the first tunnel to be constructed on the path, located under Lower Fayetteville Road. Hapeville-based artist John Christian, founder of Go Georgia Arts Studio, spoke to the group last week. Christian has been commissioned by the group to head up the proposed mural project and create an art master plan for the 26-mile trail. Christian recently com-
Nathan Yeager Jr. makes a quick turn during the annual 4-H Horse & Pony Club show last Saturday.
NTH STAFF REPORTS clay@newnan.com
T he Cowet a Cou nt y 4 -H Horse & Pony Club recently held its annual spring fun show last Saturday at the Coweta County
Fairgrounds. Members came out to enjoy the sun after a delayed start due to rain. The Horse & Pony Club has a spring and fall show each year to raise money for the club members. Funds
pleted work for Meriwether County’s “Murals and Monarchs” tourism project that joined historic murals and butterf ly gardens across Meriwether County in a project begun in early 2016. H i stor ic mu ra l s were pa inted by Ch ristia n in Warm Springs, Lone Oak and
Woodbury, and Greenville. Now, the Friends Of The LINC are hoping Christian can explore a variety of similar possibilities for the LINC. For the LINC, Christian suggested a combination of murals, sculpture and interactive art. “It’s not just a mural, but you can incorporate famous people f rom you r a rea , or even a historic Native American focus,” Christian
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SUBMITTED PHOTOS
go towa rd yea r-end awa rds and entry fees for the 4-H State Horse Show held in Perry, Ga., each year. The 4-H Horse & Pony Club is a volunteer-led club and has around 35 active members.
Mayson Glover jumps her horse during the 4-H Horse & Pony Club spring fun show held at the Coweta County Fairgrounds.