Opening Pages - Coweta Living 2010-2011

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Founded in 1972, Bank of Coweta remains determined to offer the finest in financial services. Over the years we have made quality, service, and convenience a tradition. We’ve grown from one branch on Jefferson Street in Newnan to six branches in the areas of Newnan, Senoia, and Thomas Crossroads. As a division of SYNOVUS® BANK we have the flexibility of making local banking decisions while providing stronger financial services.

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Cancer Knows Many Faces ...and Radiation Oncology Services knows patients shouldn’t have to travel far for excellent cancer care. In fact, we know all about combining compassionate care with state-of-the-art technology in a warm, friendly environment. . . close to home.

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Prostate Seed Implants

Administration 770. 994.1650

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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy

Cobb 770. 948. 6000

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Stereotactic Radiation Therapy

Fayette 770. 719. 5850

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Gamma Knife® (through affiliation)

Griffin 770. 228. 3737

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Palliative Care

Henry 678. 251. 1099 Newnan 770. 254. 9600 Riverdale 770. 997. 8424 Saint Joseph’s Hospital 678. 843. 7004 South Fulton Medical Center 404. 466. 6100 Accredited by the Joint Commission

www.radonc.com

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You have a choice… choose Piedmont! With the latest medical technology and compassionate patient care, the choice is simple. The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Outpatient Center offers quality, innovative and world-class care that is close to home. Diagnostic imaging services include:

• Digital mammography • DEXA (bone scans) • Stereotactic breast biopsy procedures

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1755 Highway 34 East • Suite 1200 Newnan, Georgia 30265 770.304.4249 • piedmontnewnan.org 00655-0710

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OF WEST GEORGIA

Eugene S. Hurwitz, M.D. 37 Calumet Pkwy., Blvd. F, Suite 201

Allergy & Asthma Specialists

NEWNAN, GA

770.683.4050

Lily G. Hwang, M.D.

Erinn T. Gardner, M.D. Board Certified

19 Eastbrook Bend

PEACHTREE CITY, GA

770.487.2218

www.caawg.com

No Waiting For Appointments

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On our website:

2010-11 Edition A publication of The Times-Herald

PRESIDENT William W. Thomasson VICE PRESIDENT Marianne C. Thomasson PUBLISHER Sam Jones EDITOR Angela McRae ART DIRECTOR Deberah Williams CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jeff Bishop Kimberly Campbell Nichole Golden Meredith Leigh Knight Katherine McCall Alex McRae

We invite you to visit www.times-herald.com to get all the local, state, national and world news, plus you can even leave your opinions.

Elizabeth Richardson W. Winston Skinner PHOTOGRAPHY Jeff Bishop Erin Black Sarah Fay Campbell

At www.cowetaliving.com a page-view version of Coweta Living will be available for the entire publication year.

Bob Fraley Nichole Golden Jeffrey Leo Katherine McCall Elizabeth Richardson

On our cover:

Tara Shellabarger Winston Skinner CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Naomi Jackson SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR Colleen D. Mitchell ADVERTISING MANAGER Lamar Truitt ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Doug Cantrell Christy Hill Mandy Inman Candy Johnson Norma Kelley Jeanette Kirby ADVERTISING DESIGN Debby Dye, Graphics Manager Sandy Hiser Jonathan Melville Sonya Studt

FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION,

call 770.683.6397 or e-mail colleen@newnan.com. Coweta Living is published annually by The Times-Herald, Inc., 16 Jefferson St., Newnan, GA 30263. Coweta Living is distributed in home-delivery copies of The Times-Herald and at businesses and offices throughout Coweta County.To subscribe to The Times-Herald, call 770.253.1576.

Beautiful zinnias attract a butterfly in northern Coweta. – Photo by Katherine McCall

On the Web: www.cowetaliving.com © 2010 by The Newnan Times-Herald, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

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WEST GEORGIA

Gastroenterology ASSOCIATES, P.C. Providing Complete Gastrointestinal Care

Our Providers: Howard Seeman, M.D. Dr. Seeman is a graduate of Columbia University and Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Mary’s Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine and a fellowship at Griffin Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospital Program. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Seeman has been in private practice in Carrollton since 1991. He specializes in esophageal reflux and colon cancer screenings.

Thelma Lucas, M.D. Dr. Lucas is a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana and The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. She completed her residency and fellowship at The University of Illinois Hospitals and Clinics. Prior to joining West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates in 2007, Dr. Lucas served as Medical Director of Liver Transplantation at The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and at Rush University Medical Center. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She specializes in Diseases of the Liver.

John Arledge, M.D. Dr. Arledge is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.S. degree in Biology. He completed medical school at the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of South Florida. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is also a Flight Surgeon rank of Major in the Georgia Air National Guard Savannah. Dr. Arledge joined West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates in September 2008.

We specialize in Colon Cancer screening and in the diagnosis and the treatment of : Reflux and Heartburn Stomach and Digestive Disorders Crohn’s and Colitis Hemorrhoids Hepatitis Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder Diseases

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FEATURED SECTIONS

HOMES

Coweta remains one of the country’s fastest growing counties . . . . 12 Gardening Through the Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cutting Garden List for Coweta County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Healthcare and film industries bringing new dollars to Coweta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

EDUCATION Coweta schools set to open August 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 School Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 West Georgia Tech builds as Mercer arrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Coweta Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

THE ARTS

Vibrant arts scene offers something for everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

HEALTH

Coweta becoming a metro Atlanta health care hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Local women enjoy running with their ‘peeps’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

SPORTS & LEISURE Recreation department has lots of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Tennis fans have fun staying fit, socializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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FEATURED SECTIONS

GOVERNMENT

Coweta County Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 City of Newnan Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

RELIGION Starting new churches challenging, rewarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Coweta County Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

SHOPPING & DINING

Coweta adds shopping, dining venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

CONNECTING Family activities abound in Coweta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

HISTORY & TOURISM Senoia, Haralson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Raymond, Sharpsburg, Turin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Moreland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Newnan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Grantville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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