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sesquicentennial celebration
Newnan Times-Herald enters 150th year By W. Winston Skinner winston@newnan.com The Newnan Times-Herald is celebrating a birthday this year – its 150th. The newspaper’s sesquicentennial will be celebrated in several ways. A banner noting the milestone will be part of the masthead at the top of the front page of each newspaper during the year. Some aspect of the newspaper’s history – or of the celebration – will also be featured in the newspaper each Sunday. John Winters, the newspaper’s publisher, said there are going to be some contests and other activities that will involve readers. “We want this to be fun,” he said. “How ma ny businesses ca n say they’ve been around for 150 years?” Winters asked. “It’s all due to the support of our readers and advertisers and we are going
to be thanking them throughout the year.” The newspaper will celebrate its actual birthday in September. The first issue of The Newnan Herald was published Sept. 9, 1865. The Herald was the first newspaper founded i n Georgia after the Civil War, and a newspaper has been published in Newnan at least once a week every week since that time. The Herald merged with several competitors over the years. In October 1946, the Herald was acquired by Evan W. Thomasson and James J. Thomasson, publishers of the rival Newnan Times. T he two papers were published separately for about a year before they were combined as The Newnan Times-Herald. To d a y t h e p a p e r r e m a i n s in Thomasson family hands – belonging to Billy Thomasson, James Thomasson’s son and E.W.
Thomasson’s grandson. The newspaper is believed to be Coweta’s longest operating business. The Atlanta and West Point Railroad was founded a few years earlier in Newnan and still exists – through a series of mergers – as part of CSX Transportation. CSX has rail lines in Coweta County but no business offices locally. Few businesses last 150 years. Statistics on business longevity vary. Small Business Administration statistics show 50 percent of startup businesses closing in the first year and 95 percent folding within 10 years. Numbers from the Bureau of the Census – produced for the Off ice of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration – show around 25 percent of businesses folding in the first year and about 29 percent still in business 10 years later.
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Sweet and Salty Popcorn Party Mix
Family Features As your winter schedule is sure to be packed with gatherings that bring family and friends closer, have plenty of treats that are gentle on the waist and wallet. Sweet, spicy, salty or with an Asian twist — any way you pop it — popcorn is a satisfying snack suitable for every chilly weather occasion. Whether you’re hosting a game-day party
or simply enjoying a family movie night, popcorn’s wholesome taste can take on a variety of f lavors to please every guest. Plus, popcorn snacks are healthy and whole grain, which means they’re a more nutritious alternative to traditional party nibbles and noshes. Cuddle up to these recipes and more by visiting www.popcorn.org.
Sweet and Salty Popcorn Party Mix • 10 cups popped popcorn • 2 cups miniature pretzel twists • 1 cup pecans • 1 cup peanuts • 2 cups rice, wheat or corn cereal squares • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 1/4 cup corn syrup • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 300°F. Place popcorn, pretzels, pecans, peanuts and cereal in very large bowl; set aside.
Heat butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Stir mixture over medium heat until it begins to boil. Boil 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Pour syrup over popcorn mixture in bowl and stir until evenly coated. Pour mixture onto large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Bake 30 minutes, stirring twice during baking time. Stir mixture a few times as it cools on baking sheet. Store in airtight container.
The front page of The Newnan Herald, published on May 11, 1934, 69 years in service.
James Thomasson’s son and E.W. Thomasson’s grandson. The newspaper is believed to be Coweta’s longest operating business. The Atlanta and West Point Railroad was founded a few years earlier in Newnan and still exists – through a series of mergers – as part of CSX Transportation. CSX has rail lines in Coweta County but no business offices locally. Few businesses last 150 years. Statistics on business longev-
ity vary. Small Business Admini st r at ion st at i st ic s s how 5 0 percent of startup businesses closing in the first year and 95 percent folding within 10 years. Numbers from the Bureau of the Census – produced for the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration – show around 25 percent of businesses foldi ng i n t he f i rst yea r a nd about 29 percent still in business 10 years later.
Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles • 5 cups air-popped popcorn • 2 cups miniature marshmallows • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter • 1/2 cup shredded coconut • 3 tablespoons candied ginger, minced • Cooking spray • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter Place popcorn in large bowl. Place marshmallows and 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter in medium saucepan over mediumlow heat. Stir until melted; remove from heat. Stir in shredded coconut and candied ginger. Mix well. Spray hands with cooking spray, then scoop up 1 tablespoon of popcorn mixture. Roll m i xture wit h hands to form ball. Place ball on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Repeat to make 36 balls. Place chocolate i n small, microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave on high for one minute, until melted. If not completely melted, microwave for another 15 seconds and stir again. Stir 1 teaspoon coconut oil into melted chocolate. Place chocolate in zipper-style plastic bag and seal. Snip off tiny corner of bag. Pipe chocolate on popcorn balls in decorative pattern. Ga r n i sh w it h ex t ra shredded coconut and extra minced candied ginger, if desired. Place truff les in cool place until chocolate is set.
Keep Newnan Beautiful won the third-place award for
affiliate of the year at the Atlanta luncheon for the 36th Annual Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards. From left, Hasco Craver, Business Development Director for the Cit y of Newnan, Carol Duf fey, Keep Newnan Beautiful Executive Director, and Sarah Visser, Executive Director for the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation.
Keep Georgia Beautiful Award winners celebrated More than 200 Georgians recently attended the 36th Annual Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Luncheon. The annual program honors individuals and organizations working to improve Georgia’s environment. Keep Newnan Beautiful won the third-place award for affiliate of the year at the Atlanta luncheon for the statewide annual awards. “It is exciting for Newnan to be recognized for its efforts to clean up our community and to educate more people on why it’s so important,” said Keep Newnan Beautiful Director Carol Duffey. The annual awards ceremony recognizes outstanding efforts in the areas of Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction & Recycling and Community Improvement. Individual awards are presented to a public works official, code enforcement official, elected official, student, male volunteer, female volunteer and executive director of the year. The program also honors Georgia’s Keep America Beautiful Affiliates for their comprehensive environmental impact on the local community. Since its inception in 1978, Georgia’s affiliate network has grown to be the nation’s largest; with 77 local affiliates serving 76 percent of the state’s population.