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Exercise is Medicine at the Carnegie

MONDAYS* / WEDNESDAYS 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, *Building closed Mon., May 26.

1 LaGrange St. Check website for info newnancarnegie.com.

Crochet at the Carnegie

MONDAYS* 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library.

1 LaGrange St. *Building closed Monday, May 26.

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Gentle Yoga at the Carnegie

WEDNESDAYS 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange St. Check website for info newnancarnegie.com

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Fitness in the Parks: Yoga on the Green Wednesdays, May 21 & 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Greenville Street Park

Real Reels: The Apollo at the Carnegie

Thursday, May 22, 6 to 7:45 p.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange St., eventbrite.com newnancarnegie.com

SHREK the Musical at NTC • May 22-25 Visit newnantheatre.org

Memorial Day Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, May 24, 8 am. to 5 pm. AND Memorial Day Duck Race Sat., May 24 1 to 1:30 p.m. at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way. Call before you go. 770.254.7271

Senoia's Memorial Day Celebration at Lake Marimac Saturday, May 24, start at 5 p.m.

with events and fun for everyone! ‍Kids Area / Food Vendors / Adult Beverages. Duncan Brothers Band begins onMain Stage at ‍7:30 p.m. ‍Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. ! ‍For more info memorialday@enjoysenoia.com.

N.I.T.W.I.T.S. Mandatory Funny • May 30 & 31 Join us for Newnan Theatre Company’s second-ever night of original sketch comedy with the N.I.T.W.I.T.S. Visit newnantheatre.org

Summer Reading 2025 kicks off May 31st with registration for participants on May 27th at their favorite Coweta County Library.

The Clean Up Crew: Turkey Vultures and Black Vultures • Saturday, May 31, 10-11 a.m.

at Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Join Park Naturalist to learn the difference between a turkey vulture and black vulture and learning why they are important to humans and our environment. $5 plus $5 parking, 425 Bobwhite Way. Call before you go. 770.254.7271

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Looking ahead to June …

* May 31 Early Bird Discount for Summer Solstice Mindfulness Retreat 6.21…

Open House June 7 at Coweta County Genealogical Society

Wake up with Nature • Saturday, May 31, 7-8 a.m.

Breast Cancer Screening at The City of Hope

truebalanceofnewnan.com/events-2-1/mindfulness-workshop at Chattahoochee Bend State Park. Bring your beverage, blanket, binoculars, cameras to rise with the sun by the rivers edge. Listen out for the morning calls of the pileated woodpeckers, red-shouldered hawks, Canadian Geese and other song birds. $5 plus $5 parking. 425 Bobwhite Way. Call before you go. 770.254.7271

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Save Money on Veterinary Medical Care, Pet Adoptions and More

For many households, pets, such as dogs, cats, birds, fish and reptiles, are another member of the family. Despite overall rising costs and the financial obligations of owning a pet, including medical care, food and grooming expenses, pets are still treasured companions.

In fact, pet ownership is on the rise for both dogs and cats. Fifty-one percent of U.S. households (68 million) own a dog, and 37 percent (49 million) own a cat. With rising egg prices, backyard chicken ownership is also surging. Eleven million U.S. households own backyard chickens, a 28 percent increase from 2023, according to the American Pet Products Association’s (APPA) 2025 State of the Industry Report.

While the number of pets in homes has increased, so have pet owners’ worries. Thirtyseven percent of the U.S. pet owners surveyed are concerned about access to veterinary care, with 60 percent naming affordability and 32 percent citing ease of getting an appointment as their top concerns. In addition, 22 percent of U.S. pet owners are concerned about access to pet care services, with 38 percent citing affordability and 31 percent naming ease of getting an appointment as their top concerns, the APPA reported.

To help pet owners save money on the costs of their beloved animals, several local organizations are offering ways to save on pet adoptions, spay and neuter services and other medical needs.

Learn more: HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic The HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic provides quality, affordable spay and neuter services, preventative care and vaccinations for dogs and cats. The clinic, which has a mission to help end local pet overpopulation, follows the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance National Spay/Neuter Response Team method to ensure safe surgeries, according to the organization’s website.

Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures performed to sterilize pets, preventing them from reproducing. The clinic recommends scheduling spay/neuter surgeries for pets early, typically between 4 to 6 months old, but the surgery can

be performed at any age, depending on the pet’s health and reproductive status. At HELP Spay/ Neuter Clinic, spay/neuter surgeries are performed Monday through Thursday by appointment only.

HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic also offers preventative medications at affordable prices to keep pets healthy and protect them from parasites like fleas, ticks, heartworms and intestinal worms. These parasites can cause a range of health problems, from skin irritation and allergies to serious illnesses like Lyme disease and heart failure.

In addition, the clinic provides low-cost vaccinations for dogs and cats to prevent deadly diseases like rabies, distemper, parvovirus and more.

Pet owners can make a vaccination appointment or attend monthly vaccine clinics on select Saturdays.

Here are the 2025 vaccine clinic dates: May 17, June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, August 9 and 23, September 6 and 27, October 4 and 18, November 1 and 15, and December 6 and 13.

Pet owners are also encouraged to foster relationships with full-service veterinary clinics for ongoing care, and the clinic refers all sick or injured pets to veterinary partners.

For more information about pricing and financing options, visit https://helpspayneuter.org/ help-spay-neuter-clinic-payment-options/.

The HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic is at 12 The Crescent in Newnan. For more information, visit https:// helpspayneuter.org/, call 770-304-7911 or email info@helpspayneuter.org.

Newnan-Coweta Humane Society The Newnan-Coweta Humane Society offers low-cost adoptions for cats and dogs. To adopt an animal, potential pet owners should complete the adoption application: https://www.nchsrescue.

org/adopt. If approved, a Humane Society team member will schedule a time to meet the cat or dog.

To adopt a cat, the cost for kittens to 2 years old is $175 or $300 for a pair. Cats over 2 years old are $125 or $200 for a pair. This fee includes spay/ neuter, microchip, rabies (age dependent), FVRCP, FVRCP booster (age dependent), monthly flea/ worm prevention, foster care costs and any other necessary medical needs up to date of adoption.

To adopt a dog, the cost is $250 for puppies (under 1), $200 for an adult dog and $150 for a senior adult dog. This fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies (age dependent), distemper and booster (age dependent), monthly flea/ worm prevention, foster care costs and any other necessary medical needs up to date of adoption.

Animal lovers can also become pet foster parents and provide temporary care for a rescued shelter pet until the animal is placed for adoption, which saves lives. The Newnan-Coweta Humane Society covers all veterinary expenses, pet medications, food and supplies as needed. To become a pet foster parent, complete the online application: https://www.nchsrescue.org/foster.

The Newnan-Coweta Humane Society is at 608 Hwy. 29 N. in Newnan. For more information, visit https://www.nchsrescue.org/, email nchs@ nchsrescue.org or call 770-683-3156.

Coweta County Animal Services The Coweta County Animal Services Division manages the Coweta County Animal Shelter for homeless pets, which promotes pet adoptions.

Dogs and cats can be adopted for $25 at the Coweta County Animal Shelter. Adoption fees are waived for veterans and citizens 65 and older. All adoptions include the pet’s spay/neuter, initial vaccinations and microchip.

To adopt a pet, visit the Coweta County Animal Shelter at 91 Selt Road in Newnan from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Potential pet owners can also search for adoptable, lost and found pets on 24PetConnect.

For more information, visit https://www.coweta. ga.us/departments-services/departments-a-e/ animal-services/adoptions, call 770-254-3735 or

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West Georgia Mobile Vet West Georgia Mobile Vet provides low-cost spay and neuter services for the West Georgia area, including Newnan, Peachtree City, Carroll County and Douglas County.

To schedule a surgery appointment, call or text 770-942-4984 or 404-519-2861. On the day of a scheduled surgery, West Georgia Mobile Vet requires a copy of the pet’s vaccine record or medical history.

The mobile vet service also offers low-cost vaccines, testing, medications, health exams, treatments, blood work and more. In Newnan, West Georgia Mobile Vet is available at 101 Selt Road from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, including May 15, May 22, May 29, June 5 and June 12. (This is the Coweta County Animal Shelter location.) No appointment is needed for vaccines, check-ups and sick visits. West Georgia Mobile Vet is closed the first week of July.

In addition, West Georgia Mobile Vet offers dental cleaning for dogs and cats (no extraction for stable teeth), bladder stone removal (X-ray must be provided), small tumor removal, ear hematoma surgery, cherry eye surgery, hernia repair, blood work, heartworm treatment and more.

The mobile vet service also offers house calls for pets. House call fees start at $200, which could increase depending on the location. Prices for other services will be added to the house call fee.

Emergency services are offered in Douglasville, if available and with pre-approval. If the services aren’t available, pet owners will be referred to a local emergency veterinary office.

For information about the pricing for dog services, visit http://www.westmobilevet.com/ id6.html. For information about the costs of cat services, visit http://www.westmobilevet.com/ id29.html.

West Georgia Mobile Vet asks pet owners to print and fill out forms from its website prior to arrival. For more information, visit http://www. westmobilevet.com/ or email marselimobile@ yahoo.com.

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Notes from Perry Street This is the time of year when many of our local non-profit groups hold their big fundraisers.

Some of them involve running. And not only running, but count as sanctioned races to prove you got up at some ungodly hour to get a cool t-shirt and then, well, run. I prefer those that include a “kid walk” or something like that.

I am simply one who does not care to run as a form of exercise, even if it is for charity, and especially if it is before breakfast.

Now, mention something involving a golf tournament and I am all in. Heck, I will even bring in people to make a foursome or two.

And for others, anything that involves dressing up to the nines? Well our all-in-one Paper Girl/Ambassador at large/marketing guru is your girl, er, woman. The Little Black Dress came out of the womb wearing high heels.

Local non-profits serve a wide mix of needs and were created for many reasons. Some were born of tragedy - a child lost to childhood cancer, or a car accident. Others have a passion to serve a specific need - helping families to adopt, or providing food on the weekend for students who may not have a meal other than at school.

Others raise funds to help with mentoring high schools students to stay in school, focus on after-school programs or provide medical care for the needy.

One of our missions here at Winters Media Publishing is to promote these non-profits not only by covering their events, but offering substantial advertising discounts. We believe great communities focus on those who need help, and Coweta County is a wonderful place to have a non-profit.

And so a big thank you to the organizers and volunteers who make these great events … great. And to all the sponsors, your generosity is appreciated more than ever.

I want to end with a letter from one of our local non-profits. It shows the need, but also how powerful even a small donation can be. And honestly, any leader of any non-profit would say something similar.

Dear Neighbor, Today, I am reaching out to you not just as the Executive Director of Bridging the Gap (BTG) Community Outreach, but as someone deeply committed to ending hunger and offering hope to our community. We stand at a critical crossroads: the reality of escalating food insecurity, combined with dwindling resources from our vital retail partners, has placed enormous pressure on our ability to serve.

In 2024 alone, BTG Community Outreach made a profound difference by distributing over 2.3 million pounds of food, assisting 26,783 households, impacting the lives of 34,602 children, serving 23,417 hot meals, and directly supporting 75,396 individuals through our pantry services. The numbers tell a story of a community urgently in need—62% of those we serve are working, retired, or disabled, and nearly half are children under 18. Your generosity is their lifeline.

Remarkably, in 2024, 95 cents of every dollar donated to BTG went directly into our mission of compassion and service—to “Feed, Serve, and Restore.”

But now, the need is greater than ever.

Your financial contribution is crucial. Every one dollar given provides immediate and meaningful relief— delivering 12 pounds of food directly into the hands of those facing hunger. Your support keeps families nourished, strengthens the fabric of our community, and ensures no neighbor faces the painful uncertainty of an empty pantry alone.

Please consider making a generous donation today. With your help, we can ensure that no one in our community is left behind.

Together, let’s transform lives, one meal at a time.

With heartfelt gratitude, Jamar Joiner Executive Director BTG Community Outreach

The Coweta Shopper Staff John A. Winters, Publisher, Editor john@wintersmedia.net Corby Carlin Winters, Ambassador at Large corby@wintersmedia.net Levi Winters, Social & Visual Media levi@wintersmedia.net Joey Howard, Digital Editor/Business Development 404.698.0734 • joey@wintersmedia.net Ruth Harris Doyal, Pagination 770.254.1421 • info@wintersmedia.net The Coweta Shopper is published by Winters Media & Publishing, Inc., P. O. Box 757, Newnan, GA 30264 John A. Winters, President Corby Carlin Winters, Vice President The Coweta Shopper first appeared in 1989.

Over the years, the name changed to The Shopper and then The Weekly. As of July 2024, the newspaper reverted to its original title. Our goal continues to promote local events and consumer-related articles for our readers and our commitment to helping promote local businesses and non-profits.

Our office is located at 15 Perry Street, Newnan, GA 30263 Mailing address is: P. O. Box 757, Newnan, GA 30264 Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 9 - 4.

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Zen Monkey’s

NEWS News & MUSINGSand … Musings …

Notes from here, there and the Internet …

The Coweta County Administrator Michael Fouts was recently honored with the 2025 Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. The award is presented to an elected or appointed official who has shown unwavering commitment to public service.

“The ACCG Awards & Recognition Program honors individuals whose leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping Georgia’s counties,” said Executive Director Dave Wills. “This year’s recipients are a testament to the dynamic, strong leaders such as Mr. Fouts who serve their communities with commitment and honor.”

Way to go Mr. Fouts.

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Mama Lucia’s, a wonderful Italian restaurant here for many years, is closing: “This is not the ending we had hoped for, but the love and support you’ve shown us has been nothing short of amazing. From family dinners to friendly gatherings, you’ve made Mama Lucia’s a special place, and for that, we are forever grateful … We’re excited to share that Mama Lucia’s lunch will live on at our sister restaurant, Grayson’s Steak & Seafood located at 91 Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd. We invite you to join us there soon - because the best is truly yet to come.”

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The Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority recently announced $75,000 in donations to local nonpofits through its DRIP program. Since its inception, Donating Roundup for Impactful Projects has awarded more than $400,000 to local groups. The progam allows customers to roundup their water bills to the nearest dollar for non-profits. Those receiving funding were: Backpack Buddies of Georgia; Bridging the Gap; Coweta FORCE; Coweta Pregnancy Services; Coweta Samaritan Clinc; Elevate Coweta Students;; Newnan-Coweta Humane Society; Rutledge Center; The I-85 Mission.

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Why are deliveries on a ship called cargo, but in a car, it’s called a shipment?

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It’s funny how we’ll spend hours scrolling through social media, but get impatient if a video takes more than a few seconds to load.

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Northgate High School senior Sidney Brown has been named the recipient of the 2025 Community Service Team Scholarship from the Coweta Community Foundation. Sidney participated in the CST for all four years in high school, serving as secretary her tenth-and eleventh-grade years and as vice president this year. She plans to attend Clemson University and pursue a degree in Finance.

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Dr. Lynn Skinner, a retired Coweta County educator, is set to lead the Georgia State Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma for the 2025-2027 biennium. Delta Kappa Gamma is a professional society for key women educators, founded in 1929. The organization has more than 90,000 members in 18 countries.

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“Pressing the ‘lock’ button on your car key fob multiple times is the grown-up version of saving your game twice.”

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Clothes Less Traveled (CLT), a nonprofit thrift shop serving Coweta and Fayette Counties, is proud to announce the distribution of $333,250 in grant funding to 56 local nonprofit organizations. Including this year’s giving, this brings the thrift shop’s total reinvestment back into the community to over $8.5 million over the past 28 years. These grants support a wide range of causes, from feeding families and sheltering survivors of domestic violence, to empowering youth through education, and protecting the local environment.

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“Most people would find licking the inside of a pipe disgusting but wouldn’t think twice about drinking water coming from that same pipe.”

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The Board of Directors of Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity has announced the appointment of Ashley Collins as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Collins officially assumed the role on April 3rd, bringing a reputation as a dynamic servant leader deeply committed to Newnan and the surrounding community.

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“Academic grades are strange in that while you’re in school they are the most heavily weighted indicator of your potential, but they are never considered important after your first job post-school.”

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Maybe midlife crises aren’t really crises at all; the person has just reached a point in their life when they can do what they want and don’t care what anyone else thinks. The people who are upset by it are just mad that their opinion doesn’t matter.

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Summer Reading 2025 kicks off May 31st with registration for participants on May 27th at their favorite Coweta County Library. The title gives it away, but the theme this year is Color Our World, and once again we will have tons of great programs and fun things to do while the kids take a school break.

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Kathy Bohannon’s

Front Porch Stories The Summer Home

Summer is just around the bend. It has taken on a new meaning from what it once was.

When my kids were young, we spent all of our spare time in Pensacola, Florida at the “summer home” of my husband’s parents. The trip from Newnan to Pensacola was simple, and we spent however many days we had available between seeing family that lived there, fishing, going to the beach, community pool or all of the above. We spent little time there besides the necessary eating and sleeping, and it became a launchpad for our activities.

The “summer home” was like gold to us. We were a hardworking couple raising two kids. We had nice cars, a house and land that kept us both working full time. We spent weekends catching up on everything from school projects to laundry.

The notion to head to Pensacola came for various reasons; there was the summer boredom. The kids had read every book, climbed every tree, built as many forts in the woods as they could, and though we had an above-ground pool, they always enjoyed the beach more.

Another notion was when my husband would call (from the landline at work to the landline at home) and say that he wanted seafood for dinner. That was my cue to pack for the weekend and be ready to head for Pensacola by the time he arrived home.

At one very sad point my mother in law said that she had sold the place. I remember feeling so down that the days we looked forward to would no longer take place. We would now have to stay in a hotel room without the comforts of home. In place of the quick trips to the beach, I began saving all year for Disney or whatever we could manage to give our kids as well as us, a break from the routine of life.

We have been empty nesters for over twenty years and just as the “summer home” launched us into our activities, our home now serves as a launching pad to friends and family. They can come, sleep comfortably and have a dinner waiting when they return from wherever they spent the day. We don’t have to accompany them as we’ve done it all and we’re happily tired right here at home.

Having a “summer home” in the family was a huge, huge blessing to us. We have so many fond memories of going to our favorite places in Pensacola, needing only gas money. We would have to have groceries at home or away, so we just bought groceries when we arrived. One of our traditions was to put newspaper on the kitchen table and spread out a huge low country boil. Was the ink on the paper safe?

No idea. We couldn’t Google anything back then and we’re all still kicking.

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hen a professional in any field finds a home at a company whose standards for high-quality work and overall values align with his or her own, it’s a perfect match.

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It’s sweet to see the old pictures of our little family enjoying that wonderful place, to look back on what was so many perfect summers.

And if you’re wondering about the “summer home”, don’t be too impressed. It was just an old single wide trailer in an older neighborhood.

But it had what we needed in the way of old, cheap furniture, tiny bedrooms, exactly the amount of linens needed, kitchen supplies and nothing more. As minimal as it was, it was perfect for us to create wonderful family memories. It was enough, and I’m thankful we ever had it at all.

Kathy Bohannon is a Christian humorist and freelance writer. She can be reached at kathybohan@yahoo.com.

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Ask your County Agent Stephanie R. Butcher County Coordinator Agricultural & Natural Resources Agent UGA Extension – Coweta County

Q. What is wrong with my basil? The leaves are curling.

A.

The deformed leaves on this basil plant are caused by aphids. Aphids are soft bodied insects that pierce the plant tissues with their mouth parts and feed on plant juices. They are attracted to many landscape and vegetable plants including camellia, crape myrtle, roses, daylilies, tomatoes, peppers and more.

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Aphids on basil. cannot be cured, the key is to prevent and reduce the spread.

Always plant resistant cultivars, and plant them early in the season.

Aphid damage on basil Damage caused by aphids is sometimes mistaken for herbicide damage or disease, but if you look closely on the undersides of the leaves and stems, then you can see tiny aphids that are usually about 2 mm in length. They can be a variety of colors depending on the species – red, green, and yellow are common and young nymphs are usually off-white in color. In photo 2, you can see several stages of aphids including the shed white skins of nymphs that have molted.

Honeydew is a sugary substance that is excreted from the aphid’s system. It creates a sticky layer on the surface of leaves. This layer causes sooty mold to develop on the honeydew and can cause the leaves to turn from green to black. Sometimes you will also find ants on the plants since ants are attracted to the sugary honeydew.

Aphids can also spread viruses to healthy plants, and since viruses

Aphid populations are usually kept under control by natural predators like lady beetles and parasitic wasps, but if aphid damage is severe, then you can consider spraying the aphids off with a strong stream of water or treating with insecticidal soaps or horticultural oils. To be effective, these products should be applied directly to the aphids and should not be applied at temperatures above 90 degrees. Be sure to get good coverage on the undersides of the leaves. The label is the law, so always read and follow the label directions when applying insecticides.

Since aphids can have several generations during the growing season, multiple treatments may be necessary to control them.

For more information about controlling aphids, contact the Coweta County Extension office at 770-254-2620 or email coweta. extension@uga.edu and ask for the publication, “Aphids on Flowering Ornamental Plants in the Landscape” and the “Georgia Pest Management Handbook”.

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The book, Bayou Cuisine, came from an antique mall in Lavonia, Georgia. I was enjoying a lakeside craft retreat with some girlfriends when three of us decided to steal away on Saturday morning to visit the antique mall that has become a favorite over the past few years. One booth was brimming with vintage cookbooks, and I started flipping through them. Bayou Cuisine, I learned, was first published in 1970

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The book sold for $9.95 back in the seventies, so it seemed like a great bargain to find this bit of nostalgia for $7, and the book has been a delight to read.

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I was puzzled the first time I heard someone talk about “reading” a cookbook as opposed to merely “using” a cookbook. Why on earth would you “read” a book full of nothing but recipes and directions?

Now that I’m older (and have more insurance), I get it. Cookbooks are culinary time capsules of the period and the place in which they were written, and the bayou cookbook has turned up hits like Turtle Soup with Rum, Squirrel and Dumplings, and Wild Boar Stew, none of which I plan to make but all of which I’m happy to read about.

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Because my husband hailed from Louisiana, I have a particular fondness for that state, so this recipe from a Miss Adelaide Murdock, head of the economics department at Louisiana Tech, sounded right up my alley. The ingredients were mostly things I already had on hand, and this slightly spicy, chunky dip would be great to take to a summertime party. If there’s any left over, you can do as I did and enjoy some upscale avocado toast for breakfast.

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On the day that I am writing this article, there are 803 residential properties for sale in Coweta County per the Georgia Multiple Listing System (GAMLS). This is a significant increase from just a few years ago, when there were about 200 homes for sale on average. New listings have increased at least 27 percent, or more, each month in the first quarter of 2025 from the first quarter of 2024. Many homeowners are hoping to catch the hot sellers’ market of the last few years. Other sellers are tired of waiting for interest rates to cool down and are ready to list their property and purchase a new one.

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Despite all these market conditions, prices have remained relatively flat. The average sales price increased in January and February and then slightly decreased in March. With all the recent volatility in the economy and stock market, real estate values have stayed strong. We are seeing many buyers paying cash right now as investors are moving cash and assets into real estate from stocks.

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This market shift will be very interesting to keep an eye on in 2025. I expect the market to continue to soften. Hang in there buyers!

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Your loved one may qualify for financial assistance to cover in-home personal care if they meet certain requirements: • They served in active duty in the military, naval, or air service and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

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They will then contact a VA authorized agency, like Home Helpers, who will provide you with qualified caregivers. Payments for CCN services are made directly from the VA to the authorized care provider.

Aid and Attendance Benefits This program is available to veterans receiving a VA pension who require assistance with daily living activities. Eligibility criteria include: • Needing help with tasks like dressing, bathing, or eating.

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How to Prevent Hospital Readmission This Spring

Spring is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to focus on staying healthy and safe. It’s a time to refresh and renew—but also to take steps to avoid a return trip to the hospital.

Hospital readmissions are common for older adults. Medicare and various studies report that generally 20% of patients over 65 are readmitted within 30 days of discharge. In many cases, with a little extra attention and care, this can be prevented.

If you’ve recently been discharged from the hospital, here are some practical tips to help keep you healthy and prevent a return trip.

One of the top reasons for hospital readmissions is medication errors. Whether it’s taking the wrong dose or missing doses altogether, it’s easy to make mistakes with complex or new medication regimens. To manage your medications effectively, use a pill organizer or set up reminders on your phone to help you stay on track. Make sure you understand when and how to take each medication— whether it’s with food, at certain times of day, or with specific precautions. If your doctor prescribes new medications or changes the dosage of current ones, ask about potential side effects or interactions with other medications. If you ever feel confused about your prescriptions, don’t hesitate to consult with your pharmacist to ensure you’re taking everything correctly.

Spring is a time of renewal, but it’s also when many health issues can begin to worsen if not caught early. After hospitalization, it’s important to stay on top of your health and recognize when something might not be right.

Here are some warning signs to watch for: unexpected weight gain or loss, increased shortness of breath, dizziness, or fatigue, swelling in your legs or ankles, persistent pain or discomfort. If you notice any of these symptoms, don’t wait for them to worsen. Reach out to your healthcare provider right away. The sooner you catch any changes, the less likely they are to result in another hospital stay.

After being discharged from the hospital, it’s easy to forget about follow-up appointments. But these appointments are essential for preventing readmissions. Your doctor will want to monitor your recovery and check for any potential issues that could cause a setback.

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for preventing hospital remissions. Studies have reported that two-thirds of hospitalized older patients may experience malnutrition during their stay in the hospital, while 37- 40% of patients over 65 are dehydrated upon hospital admission. Focus on eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Spring is a great time to enjoy fresh produce! And stay hydrated! As temperatures rise, it’s important to drink plenty of water. Good nutrition and hydration can go a long way in preventing the kind of health issues that lead to readmissions.

If you were hospitalized for surgery, an injury, or a medical condition, your doctor may have recommended physical therapy or rehabilitation.

These sessions are essential for helping you regain strength and mobility, which can reduce the risk of complications and prevent readmission to the hospital.

Hospital readmissions can be stressful and overwhelming, but the good news is that there’s a lot you can do to prevent them. By managing your medications, watching for early warning signs, attending follow-up appointments, eating well, and staying active, you can significantly reduce your chances of being readmitted to the hospital.

This spring, take advantage of the season’s energy and renewal to focus on your health. With a little attention to these simple steps, you can stay at home, where you belong, and enjoy all the beauty and joy that the season has to offer. Stay well and stay safe!

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Piedmont Piedmont Newnan Hospital Stresses the Importance of Knowing Signs of Stroke On average, someone in the United States dies from a stroke every 3 minutes and 11 seconds, according to the American Heart Association.

All told, strokes are responsible for one in every 20 deaths.

Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Because up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable, Piedmont Newnan reminds the community that prevention and quick action saves lives. Many of the most common stroke risk factors are within our control.

“Keeping a check on the risk factors we can control is key,” said Tiffany Wolfe, director of emergency services at Piedmont Newnan.

“Hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking are four major contributors to stroke risk, but they’re also things we can do something about. Small lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, and knowing your numbers (Blood Pressure, Lipid Panel, A1C) and regular checkups can all have a big impact.”

Additionally, knowing the signs of a stroke and taking immediate action can often lead to better recovery outcomes. In general, rapid recognition and response are key to decreasing the chances of longterm disability. To help identify signs of a stroke, use the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T.:

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Piedmont Newnan Hospital Department of Volunteers Awards Scholarships to Five Local Students 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, or who are part of our junior volunteer program.

“It is an honor to be able to assist the children and dependents of our hospital employees, and one of our junior volunteers, with their education costs,” said Jeannie Johns, Piedmont Newnan volunteer coordinator and a member of the scholarship selection committee. “We receive numerous applications each year and it is a joy to read about the goals these young adults have and ways they will impact our communities in the future.”

The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Department of Volunteers Scholarship is funded by proceeds from the Poplar Shop gift shop and sales from events throughout the year and awarded to students pursing post high school education.

This year, five recipients were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship. The winners included:

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While Piedmont Newnan can provide excellent care for patients suffering from a stroke or heart attack, the biggest factor in creating positive outcomes is for a person to act quickly at the first signs of symptoms.

Wolfe said every minute matters when it comes to seeking medical care. Two million brains cells die every minute during a stroke, so time is brain tissue.

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“Once your symptoms start, the clock starts running. The faster you receive care, the better your chance of recovery. The biggest mistake we see is that people think their symptoms will just go away on their own and in doing that, they end up outside of the treatment window.

So, if you have symptoms, don’t hesitate. Call 911 immediately!”

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“Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners,” said Johns. “We wish you much success in your future education and hope this scholarship makes a positive difference in your lives.”

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SEPTIC – Residential, commercial or install or cleaning. Call Mitchell Septic Service at 678.673.4910. No. 1 in the No. 2 Business. $450 for 1,000 gallons; $550 for 1,500 gallons. 24-Hour Emergency Service available.

LAUNDRY SERVICE free pickup & delivery Dry Cleaning Connection, 770.435.0781 drycleaningconnection.com TREE SERVICE ... 24/7 Emergency Tree Service available, plus Pruning & Trimming, Stump Grinding. Commercial or Residential. Misael's Tree Service, 678.301.0153.

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Great things to do! Live Music! Art Auction featuring David Boyd’s unique artwork, Art by Nancy Rinicella, Food/Drinks from fabulous food trucks, nearly 50 art and crafts vendors, Kids activities.

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NEW LISTING

MLS #10515825

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BETTER THAN NEW!! COMPLETELY UPDATED 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH ON ALMOST ONE ACRE LEVEL LOT IN NORTH COWETA. All new - roof, paint, HVAC, light fixtures, appliances, bath fixtures, new 12x20 deck, laminate flooring. 12x20 Outbuilding. Additional paved parking. See to appreciate! Priced under recent appraisal. $319,900. Frank/Jess.

JUST LISTED! GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME IN LAKE REDWINE NGHBRHD ON 1.52 +/- ACRES! 4 Bed/4.5Ba. Kitchen, Sunrm, Family Rm, Dining Rm, Primary Bedrm Suite, Bsmnt Suite, Game Rm! Saltwater Pool, 3 Car Garage, Private Boat Dock, Community Amenities! $1,649,900. Tom/Jess.

INVITING 5 BR/4 BATH RANCH IN WHITE OAK AREA! Separate suite in the basement, complete with a second kitchen.

Vaulted LR and DR with 2 way fireplace. 18x36 In-ground pool.

Spacious 1.637+/- acre lot with stream. Easy access to I-85, Newnan, Peachtree City. See to appreciate! $499,900. Frank/Jess.

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MLS #10440755

ROSE HILL CIRCA 1850. UNIQUE HISTORIC GREEK REVIVAL HOME ON 7+/- SECLUDED WOODED acres. Four over four central hall floor plan. Private retreat features Formal LR, Library or Family Room, Formal Dining, Primary BR and BA on main level.

Remodeled Kitchen. Primary BA w/claw foot tub and sep. tile shower. Upper floor has 3BRs/1BA. Carefully restored to preserve the architectural details including original wide plank hardwood flooring. Exterior features wrap around Porch, rear Deck, Formal Garden, Gazebo and Carriage House. This is an opportunity to own a piece of history. Ideal for a weekend retreat or rural retreat/escape from the city. Shown by appointment only. Prequalification letter or proof of funds required. $425,000. Jess.

MLS #10485734

WELL MAINTAINED 2 STORY on unfinished basement. Choice North Newnan location w/great schools, easy access to I-85, Hartsfield Airport! Freshly painted inside/out. Neat as a pin! LVP flooring throughout. Foyer entrance. LR w/shiplap & fireplace.

Screened porch access off LR, kitchen area. Kitchen w/pantry, breakfast area. Large DR w/den, wainscoting. BR w/BA on main level. Spacious primary BR w/trey ceiling & den or office. Big walk-in closet w/built-ins. Laundry upstairs. 3 secondary BRs & BA upstairs.

Full unfinished basement w/walk-out to covered patio. Basement plumbed for BA. Excellent storage. Shop area. Fire pit in big backyard. Spacious 1.3 acre lot with wooded area. $549,900. Jess.

MLS #10508181 ATTENTION DEVELOPERS, DIY OR HUNTERS! 53+/WOODED ACRES WITH 2 PONDS ON POLK ROAD near Moreland. 5 Minutes to I-85 at Moreland. 2 Catfish ponds.

Unfinished 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with full basement overlooking catfish ponds. Beautiful hardwoods. Bold, clear stream. Modular home on property to be removed 60 days after closing. Possible 3rd pond site. Lots of deer and wildlife. Lumber shall be removed by seller. $874,500. Frank.

MLS #10492715

NEW LISTING MLS 10400489 #

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE OFF THE COURT SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN NEWNAN! Beautifully renovated living space upstairs w/ a stunning kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths & living area w/ Frplc & access to private deck overlooking the court square. Kitchen features an island, ample cabinet space, solidsurface counters, stainless steel appliances. Incredible natural light. Full bath off kitchen & living area. Primary bedroom, w/ spacious walk-in closet. Lovely primary bathroom w/ clawfoot tub & custom separate shower. Beautiful original hardwood floors & masonry walls. Property has 6 total fireplaces. Longtime tenant in place on main level. Downstairs level has 2 half baths. Living on ground floor is possible w/ Central Business District Zoning. Inquire with the City of Newnan. Walk to the restaurants, shops & businesses around downtown Newnan. This property is a must see! Reduced to $795,000. Frank/Jess.

MLS #10504762

BEAUTIFUL WELL-MAINTAINED CRAFTSMAN ON CORNER LOT IN NORTH COWETA. Expanded Oakleigh plan. Hardwood floors, 10' ceilings, crown molding, primary BR on main level.

LR w/stone gas fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/granite island/ counters, large den w/fireplace. Breakfast area w/covered porch access. Granite island w/breakfast bar. Custom backsplash.

Stainless steel appliances (new dishwasher). Walk-in pantry.

Large laundry room w/great cabinet/counter space. Powder room on main. Sep. DR w/judges paneling and plantation shutters. Primary BR w/vaulted ceiling, bay windows, 2 walk in closets. Tiled bath w/soaking tub, sep. tiled shower w/bench.

Massive bonus/rec room upstairs. Big secondary BRs w/walk in closets, large secondary BAs. Excellent attic storage. 3 car garage w/great storage, large parking pad outside. Nice level lot perfect spot for pool. New roof in 2023. Community pool, clubhouse, walking trail and choice location of Persimmon Creek South.

Easy access to I-85, Hartsfield airport, Atlanta. Terrific school districts. $710,000. Jess.

MLS #10421964 PRICE REDUCED NICELY RENOVATED 3 BR/2BA RANCH ON 1.6 +/- ACRES w/ new roof, new windows, new kitchen w/ granite counters/island & dining area w/ screened porch. Large living area w/ shiplap walls.

Potential 4th BR, rec room or playroom off living area. Spacious primary BR w/ adjacent office or nursery. Walk-in closet, jacuzzi tub, sep. shower. Backdoor exit to deck & above ground pool w/ new liner. Party barn off of pool w/ lean-to storage. Crawlspace been professionally encapsulated by Aquaguard. Easy access to I-85, Newnan & LaGrange. $339,900. Jess.

WELL-MAINTAINED 2BR/2BA CONDOMINIUM IN THE EASY LIVING COMMUNITY OF COMMONWEALTH AT CALUMET. Open floor plan with freshly painted interior. Large living area w/ built-in bookcases. Kitchen w/island, breakfast bar, dining area, laundry closet, great cabinet space. Sunroom/office w/glass transom & beautiful natural light. Primary BR w/tray ceiling, garden tub, sep. shower, spacious walk-in closet. Guest room & guest BA on other side of the condo. Large, attached garage w/excellent storage & built in shelving. Back patio off living area. The community offers fantastic amenities including fully equipped fitness center, clubhouse, pool, sidewalks, and streetlights. Lawn care, exterior maintenance and pest control included as part of HOA. Easy access to Ashley Park, I-85, and downtown Newnan. $324,900 Jess.

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MLS #10506580

FANTASTIC NEW CONSTRUCTION IN NORTH NEWNAN! Beautiful 4BR, 3BA Craftsman style ranch w/ easy access to I-85 & Hartsfield Airport. Total electric. Open floor plan w/ foyer entrance, Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) floors, electric f/p in KR. Sep. DR. Quartz counters in kitchen & bathrooms. Tiled floors in bathroom & laundry room. Primary bathroom has large walk-in tiled shower, free standing tub, walk-in closet. Covered back porch. Spacious Wooded Lot. Builder agrees to pay $3,000 towards closing costs with use of preferred lender Skin Edge at Midstate Mortgage. Lender will also contribute $3,000 towards closing for a total of $6000.

Each house is $449,000. Jess

MLS #10523871 NEW LISTING FANTASTIC CUSTOM NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME! Kitchen w/ quartz countertops, soft close drawers/doors. Quartz top island w/farm sink, breakfast bar that seats 4. Pantry w/built-ins.

Family Room. DR or office. 2 primary BRs w/ quartz top vanities in each bathroom, shower w/glass frame door. LVP hardwood flooring throughout. Foam insulation, gas tankless water heater. $309,900. Tom/Jess

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