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2026 Citizen of the Year Nominees Kevin Barbee

Jess Barron

Deidre K. Bembry

The Citizen of the Year award ceremony will be held January 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Newnan Centre, located at 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan. The prestigious event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta County.

The award honors an individual showing outstanding leadership and citizenship within the community, someone who has demonstrated exemplary vision, civic pride, and a strong commitment to a better Coweta. A nominee is selected by previous COTY winners. The 2025 winner was April Anderson.

Those nominated for the 2026 Citizen of the Year are Kevin Barbee, Jess Barron, Deidre Bembry, Scott Cortner, and Justin Halford. Each nominee has selected a local non-profit organization, and a donation will be made in honor of the winner and their charity.

Guidelines for selecting the nominee include: • The nominee should live in Coweta County, and his/her activities should be centered in Coweta County and the surrounding area.

• Consideration will be given to those who demonstrate leadership and performance in multiple areas of community service over a period of years.

• The nominee may be an individual from any walk of life, and there are no requirements or restrictions relating to gender, age, race, religion or ethnic background.

Kevin Barbee Kevin serves as the Executive Director of ELEVATE Coweta Students, where he leads programs that serve local students to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience - including previous roles with Clothes Less Traveled and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia - Kevin has built a career around collaboration, compassion, and community impact. He is an active member and past President of the Newnan Rotary Club, a graduate of Leadership Coweta and Leadership Fayette, and serves on numerous local boards and committees including CoChair of the Newnan Coweta Chamber Nonprofit Alliance, Keep Newnan Beautiful Commission member, and the University of West Georgia (Newnan Campus) Advisory Board. He is also a proud ELEVATE mentor at Poplar Road Elementary Schools and a longtime Meals on Wheels volunteer.

Kevin and his wife, Teresa, have lived in Coweta County for 27 years. Together they share a blended family of two stepdaughters, one stepson, and two grandchildren.

Kevin’s charity is ELEVATE Coweta.

Jess Barron Jess is a Newnan native and a third generation Realtor/Broker. He holds multiple real estate honors, including 2018 Realtor of the Year; youngest member of the local Realtors Million Dollar Club; and “Best of Coweta” in the real estate category in Newnan-Coweta Magazine. Jess is married to Meredith Rich and they have twin daughters, Braelinn and Bentley.

He has served as treasurer for the Coweta Community Foundation, a director for the Wesley Woods Foundation and a board member for Chattahoochee Now. Jess now serves on the Board of Directors for the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trustees for The Heritage School in Newnan, Board Chair for the Housing Authority of Newnan, and a member of the Newnan Urban Redevelopment Agency (NURA).

His charity is Coweta Samaritan Clinic.

Scott Cortner

Justin Halford

Deidre K. Bembry Deidre is a devoted wife to Trey and proud mother of three daughters and one angel (Keris). Raised in a large, close-knit southern family, Deidre learned early on the profound importance of faith, family, and service - values that continue to guide her both personally and professionally. Deidre’s influence in the community is far-reaching - serving on the Board of the Coweta Community Foundation, mentoring students at Ruth Hill Elementary School, guiding young leaders at the University of West Georgia, championing the small business community as a board member with the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, and is a graduate of Leadership Georgia Class of 2023.

Professionally, she founded the Deidre K. Bembry Insurance Agency Inc. in 2009, and opened another branch in Palmetto in 2020. Her dedication extends beyond business; as co-founder and Chairperson of Keris Kares Inc., she provides vital support for families impacted by pediatric cancer. Keris Kares also supports elementary art educators in Coweta County through the Keris Kares for the Arts program.

Deidre’s charity is Keris Kares.

Scott Cortner Scott Cortner has been a resident of Coweta County since 1998. As a man who lacked a sense of ”hometown” growing up, Scott was determined to make Coweta County his permanent home and contribute actively to its success.

A past president of the Newnan Kiwanis Club, Scott has served as the voluntary Chairman of the Coweta County Fair Committee. He has ably chaired this vital community tradition on two separate occasions for a total of eleven years. His leadership has secured a phenomenal legacy: since moving to the current fairgrounds in 2001, proceeds from the fair have contributed over $5.8 million to local charities supporting the children of our county. Furthermore, the 2025 fair proceeds alone contributed a record $316,503.39 from fair proceeds to 58 different 501c3 organizations across the county.

Scott’s depth of character is evident in his distinguished military career, where he achieved the rank of Major, and his spiritual devotion as a Trustee and Youth Committee Chairman at Macedonia Baptist Church. Scott and his wife Janet co-founded the JanSco Foundation in 2020 to further support local causes.

His charity is the Coweta Samaritan Clinic.

Justin Halford Justin is the Business Development Manager for Johnson Construction Group, a women-owned general contractor based in Coweta County. His career includes electrical utility work, safety management, and construction leadership, and he holds ASP and STSC certifications. He is pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at the University of West Georgia.

Justin is involved in Rotary, the Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Coweta, and chairs the Coweta Safety Alliance. He has two daughters, Ansley and Amelia.

Justin serves on the Coweta County Board of Elections, volunteers with various nonprofits and contributes to community development initiatives.

His charity is More Music Foundation.

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Notes from Perry Street

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John A. Winters, Publisher, Editor john@wintersmedia.net Corby Carlin Winters, Ambassador At Large corby@wintersmedia.net Seth Winters, Sales/Business Development 404.314.3024, seth@wintersmedia.net

My dad died nine days before Christmas 2025.

We drove 12 hours straight to Tulsa, Oklahoma to see him at the hospital. He recognized us, said our names, squeezed my hand and would not let go. He died the next day.

John Otis Winters, he went by Otis, was 93. He was married to my mom for 67 years. They had four boys and 12 grandchildren. He publicly and proudly followed Jesus Christ and spoke at many National Prayer Breakfast events.

He was a successful businessman. His company oversaw the bankruptcy of Bunker Hunt decades ago, at the time the largest private bankruptcy in the country. He had another company that tried to buy a much bigger one. Call it a David versus Goliath business deal. The Goliath was Enron, and after the deal fell through, Enron soon went bankrupt.

And dad had no concept of the term “golfing.”

Dad had quite a history with the game of golf. His dad, my grandfather, was one of five founding members of Southern Hills, where many major golf championships were played, including nine PGA championships, the most at any course.

He won the Junior Club Championship there in 1947. His history there is legendary, starting as a young fore-caddie on the seventh hole for the USGA Women's Amateur Championship held in 1946 and won by Babe Zaharias. His last official position was as the Honorary Chairman of the USGA Women's Amateur Championship in 2024 held at his favorite course.

Levi Winters, Social & Visual Media levi@wintersmedia.net Joey Howard, Digital Editor / Sales 404.698.0734, joey@wintersmedia.net Ruth Harris Doyal, Composition 770.254.1421 info@wintersmedia.net The PAPER office is located at 15 Perry St., Newnan, GA 30263 Mailing address is: P. O. Box 757, Newnan, GA 30264 Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9 - 4.

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Dad was a member of three of the most prestigious clubs in the country - Augusta National, Pine Valley, and Cypress Point, where he won the club championship. He was captain of the Stanford University golf team when they won the national championship.

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I bring his golf background up to let him serve as an expert witness. Despite what all the pundits, sportscasters and others say, “golfing” does not exist. One plays golf. One does not go golfing.

John A. Winters, President

Example, Georgia and Florida or Alabama or whomever do not go footballing against each other. They play football against each other.

My precious wife learned this while in a car with my dad and me. The LBD mentioned something about us going golfing and … There was dead silence. And dad politely used the terms soccering, tennissing and baseballing. The Paper Girl has never forgotten.

My dad checked off all the boxes of life. He was married to the same woman for 67 years. He was successful in business and well known for his love of the game of golf. And most important, on Dec. 16, God welcomed him into heaven saying, “well done, my good and faithful servant … Let’s celebrate together.” (NLT translation) There is one final box to check. Please share this column with everyone you know and help rid the world of the term “golfing.” Now, that would be a legacy!

Until next time.

John

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Look for ways to lower salt, sugar, and saturated fat consumption. Swap out one or two less healthy food options for better, healthier choices.

Increase amounts of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals such as calcium and vitamin D. Look for ways to vary protein sources and also eat lots of fruits and vegetables.

Eat fewer processed foods and sugary drinks. Choose whole foods and water to drink.

Mental Goals: Pick up a new hobby or join a new group with similar interests or goals. Volunteering is a great way to connect with people and make new friends.

Make a plan to spend more time on things you enjoy- friends, family, travel, whatever it may be.

Create good sleep patterns. Better sleep can improve memory, mental functions, and overall health.

Get unplugged. Try to spend a day or two a month without your gadgets and technology and enjoy nature, board games, or reading a book.

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Save money as part of a weekly or monthly routine. Get in the habit of paying into a savings account first instead of last.

Live green. Recycle when you can and look for products with a lower carbon footprint. Try to make or buy green, or environmentally friendly, cleaning products and reuse items as much as you can.

Resolutions can be difficult to keep, but by making smaller changes, we can make some big improvements in our daily life. It is also important to not be discouraged and give up after one or two slip-ups. Keep at it and this year will prove to be a great one!!

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Briefly describe yourself and what you do/ did.

I'm James Shepherd, and I'm the mayor-elect of Newnan. My family moved to Newnan in 1998 when my dad got out of the Air Force and got a job with Delta, and I've had a home here ever since. I graduated from Newnan High School before earning a history degree at the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs), then worked for 6 years in various consulting roles before going to Columbia Law School to get my JD. Since then I've worked primarily as a corporate attorney. I live in downtown Newnan with my family, and am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve the city I love.

Best piece of advice you’ve received.

You're going to have to spend your whole life with yourself, so make sure you're becoming someone you like spending time with.

If I had it to do over …

In early 2016 I had a colleague who tried to sell me on the future of Bitcoin as an investment. At the time I thought it was way overpriced at nearly $600. Definitely should have listened to that guy.

You are going on an extended solo trip. What three albums and three books would you take?

Your go-to food.

Chick-fil-A. I have an embarrassing number of points on their loyalty app.

Favorite movies(s).

Forrest Gump, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Gangs of New York.

Dogs or cats?

I prefer the average cat, but my favorite pets have all been dogs.

Your favorite quote and why.

"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in." As a millenial, it feels like we've been raised by generations of lumberjacks. We owe it to our descendants to build institutions that sustain them, and I hope to do that.

Name something that you are extremely glad you did or accomplished.

I was both a participant and coach for Columbia's Native American Law Students Association moot court team. The team I coached took second place at the national competition, but the process of learning more about the intricacies of Federal Indian Law was incredibly rewarding both years. I still encourage every law student I meet to take any Native American law classes they can.

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out on their own.

Don't be afraid to throw yourself at what you love.

Records would have to be After the Party by The Menzingers, Scarecrow by John Mellencamp, and What's Going On by Marvin Gaye.

For books I'll go with two favorites and my current read - Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke, and the book I'm currently reading, There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America by Brian Goldstone.

Tell us one thing about yourself that few people know.

I'm a lay delegate to the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church.

You are hosting a dinner party for six. What five people, living or dead, would you invite and why.

1. William F. Buckley - I still watch old episodes of Firing Line, and don't think there are many pundits today who come close to Buckley's rhetorical talent. He was a forceful defender of the status quo, and I feel like he would have been a fun guest to have at any party.

2. Lee Kuan Yew - Lee was the man who took Singapore from a backwater port city that got kicked out of Malaysia to the global powerhouse it is today. He was also a deep thinker with strong political opinions, which he exercised over decades as the quasi-dictator of his country.

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4. Russell Means - Means was both an actor and an outspoken activist for American Indian rights. Besides being thoughtful and committed to his ideals, he just seems like he would have been a fun party guest.

5. W.E.B. Du Bois - Nobody wrote as incisively about America at the turn of the 20th century as Du Bois.

His thoughtfulness and clear moral vision stand out in his writing, and I would love to be able to both speak with him and hear him bounce off the other people on this list.

Name an as yet unfulfilled dream.

I've always wanted to take a trip through the far north and see the aurora borealis.

If you weren’t doing what you are, you would be …

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Hitting the Trail Friday, Jan. 16, 1 to 2 pm Keep your New Year’s Resolution going with a moderate hike along the boulders on the Bobcat Trail.

Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. $5 plus parking fee required.

Homemade Candles Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 to 2 pm Let’s get creative and light up the New Year with homemade scented candles! $3 plus parking fee required.

Hitting The Trail Friday, Jan. 23, 1 to 2 pm Keep your New Year’s Resolution going with a 2.9-mile hike surrounded by boulders and granite outcrops. $5 plus parking fee required.

Spiderweb Sun Catcher Saturday, Jan. 24, 1 to 2 pm Come out to the park to make your own spiderweb suncatcher while learning cool facts about them!

Hang yours in a tree at home or on the porch to let the sun catch and enjoy the lights reflecting off the beads in the web. $3 plus parking fee required.

Hitting the Trail Friday, Jan. 30, 1 to 2 pm Keep your New Year’s Resolution going with a Moderate to Strenuous 2.5-mile hike from Trailhead 1 to the Visitor Center and back. This hike is surrounded by calm creeks that flow down to the Chattahoochee River. Parking fee required.

Campfire Fun With The Family Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 to 9:30 pm Come join us for an evening of s’mores, songs, stories! Bring your own lawn chair and favorite hot beverage: coffee, hot tea, or hot chocolate. S’mores will be provided. Spots limited, call to reserve your spot. Parking fee required.

Eye Spy Valentine Nature Hunt Saturdays in February, 9 am to 3 pm Every Saturday in February bring your camera and take a look around our park for any nature item that is shaped like a heart (leaves, tree knots, rocks,etc.)

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McRitchie-Hollis Museum 74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770-251-0207 newnancowetahistory.com NCHC 3rd Thursday Lecture Series with Wright Mitchell, GA Trust for Historic Preservation, 6 pm. Mr. Mitchell will speak on the successes of the Places of Peril program administered by his organization. Learn how this program is helping to protect, restore, and rebuild dozens of Georgia locations previously thought lost or soon to be lost to the ravages of time and neglect. His inspiring talk highlights many of the success stories of the Places in Peril program and educates on the importance of preservation. Enjoy the before and after slideshow presentation. Light refreshment and announcements begin at 6pm, followed by Mr. Mitchell’s presentation. For more information call the museum at 770-251-0207.

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The Carnegie Library 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan, 770-683-1347 newnancarnegie.com • eventbrite.com Edgar B. Hollis Distinguished Author Series 11:30 am to 1 pm Lynn Cullen January 27 Jennifer Moorman February 3 Terah Shelton Harris February 20

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American Tune: Simon, Croce, & Taylor, Thursday, January 22, 7 pm 70s folk classics with award-winning musician Tom Glynn.

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Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville Performances Fridays - Sundays, Jan 23 - Feb 22 A musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (“Survivor’s Remorse,” “Shameless”), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for!

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Senoia Alive After Five

Quarantined Quartet Thursday, January 29, 7 pm A talented family guitar quartet performing original and unique covers with a signature style CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul Thursday, February 5, 7 pm Music from Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and more.

Travis LeDoyt: A Tribute to the King Thursday, February 12, 7 pm Elvis Presley tribute since 2001, earning the title of “The World’s Best Young Elvis.” _________________________

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Our Dance Sport Invitational Saturday, January 10, 3 pm Madris Community Center, 2355 US-29, Newnan, GA 30263 This is a showcase of artistry, athleticism, and fun for the whole family. This FREE event is the perfect way to experience the thrill of live dance and cheer on performers as they share their talent with the community. Free admission.

The Newnan Cultural Arts Commission presents Newnan Songwriter’s Festival • Jan. 30-31 a two-day event featuring national and local professional songwriters at some of downtown Newnan’s best venues.

Kevn Kinney (The Kris Youmans Band opens) January 30 - 7 pm - Wadsworth Auditorium Various Songwriters - January 31 - 12-7 pm Downtown Newnan venues Adam Wright (Doug Kees opens) - January 31 7 pm - Wadsworth Auditorium Peach State Opera: Hansel & Gretel • Feb. 14 Charles Wadsworth: A Hometown Tribute • March 7 Check their Facebook page for more info. _________________________

Fantasy Ball: A Mystical Evening Saturday, January 17, 7 to 11 pm Old Moreland Mill, 7 Main Street.

Lunch and Learn with Rosie the Riveter Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:30 am Exercise Is Medicine, Gentle Yoga and Crochet, Book Club with Lola, Literary Circle Book Club, and more … …

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Save the date … Southern LitFest. LitFest 2026 returns in June with the theme “Read All About It: Journalists Turned Authors”, featuring notable authors and a visit from headliner Rick Bragg. _________________________

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Join us for this night of Dance, Fantasy, and Wonder. This magical evening is designed to transport you into a space where dance meets imagination, complete with dazzling performances and a festive atmosphere that’s perfect for celebrating the new year.

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Winter Concert Series at Evergreen A new unconventional concert series that will appeal to all ages and all music lovers!

Sun., Jan. 11 … Stanton Lanier - award winning pianist.

Free. 5 pm. Evergreen Sanctuary, www.stantonlanier.com Sun., Feb. 15 … Doyle Dykes - renowned fingerstyle guitarist. www.doyledykes.com Sun., March 8 … James Ward Trio - contemporary Christian jazz group. www.jameswardmusic.com EVERGREEN CHURCH 400 Windgate Road, Peachtree City, 678-788-7374 info@evergreenchurchga.org | evergreenchurchga.org

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Margo Merrifield is January Artist From City of Newnan Press Release The Newnan-Coweta Art Association has announced that Margo Merrifield has been selected as its January Artist of the Month.

Margo’s art will be featured in the entry way of Newnan City Hall until January 31st.

Creating art has always been a part of Merrifield’s life. She often tries to work on her art, but somehow being retired takes up a good bit of her time.

“So much for the life of leisure!” she shared.

Margo’s style is sometimes very detailed but often leaning toward an impressionistic flair. Her works include portraits – pets more than people, buildings, landscapes, vinyl block prints, watercolor, pastels, acrylic and oils. She has been part of the design and painting of murals for DFACS, Pathways and the City of Sharpsburg. She occasionally paints on location (en plein air), but more often, her iPhone serves as a great camera to capture interesting reference scenes.

“Better yet, I can then paint in the climate-controlled comfort of my studio,” she says.

Merrifield has been a member of the Newnan-Coweta Art Association for over 20 years.

The Newnan-Coweta Art Association is a terrific way for local artists to display their work in the community.

The organization’s general meetings are held the third Monday of each month (from August through May) at the Harriet Alexander Art Center on Hospital Road at 7 p.m. An art demonstration is presented each month. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

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CHEF …

The Chefs column highlights our local culinary masters. They share a recipe that has a lot of meaning to them and thankfully, how to make it. (Well at least most of it, sometimes secrets must remain that.)

This month’s chef is … a Secret!

Secret Chef

by Corby Winters

January Daily Menu

Marry Me Chicken and Pasta If you have never had Marry Me Chicken and Pasta you are missing out. It should be a “must have” in everyone’s recipe book. Marry Me Chicken and Pasta is quick, easy and makes quite an impact on your palate.

This recipe is rich, looks divine and is much less expensive to make than it appears. I convinced one of our Secret Chef’s to share her (or is it his) version.

1st Step Boil water and prepare your choice of pasta following the directions on the package. While any pasta will do, our Chef prefers angel hair or linguine.

2nd Step Cut 4 to 5 chicken breasts into small, one-inch cubes. Season with Italian seasons, garlic salt, pepper and olive oil. Sear the cubed chicken in a sauce pan and cook until it is done.

Remove chicken from the sauce pan and set it aside on a plate.

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NOTE: Some folks like to use the whole chicken breast without dicing it up. It’s your dish, do it your way.

Sauce Ingredients 1 stick of butter 2 tablespoons of minced garlic ½ cup of white wine or chicken broth 2 cups of heavy cream 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 cup of sun dried tomatoes - this is the key ingredient and she uses Mediterranean blend, julienne cut from Aldi’s Melt butter, add garlic, wine, and heavy cream. Let blend together and add shredded parmesan and sun dried tomatoes.

3rd Step Return the chicken to the skillet, heat back up and mix well.

Put cooked pasta in a bowl and pour chicken and sauce over it. You can garnish with fresh parmesan and basil leaves if you like. And don’t forget your favorite bread.

Dinner is served.

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MUSIC …

Local & Live

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Newnan‘s Kris Youmans Band has a unique rootsy, country sound with a bit of Western swing that makes them a perfect edition to GPB’s Georgia’s Country Connection series at GPB.org/Country.

… by Kris Youmans-Hall

We are fortunate she writes The Music column for us at The Paper.

Local & Live Venues … Call ahead to check dates and times!

134 MAIN 134 Main St., LaGrange 706-298-5436 • 134main.com 1/16 … Daniel Toole 7:30 pm _____________

ABIDE BREWERY 110 Werz Industrial Blvd, Newnan **For the month of January Abide will be closed for remodeling, They will reopen in February celebrating 11 years in the newly remodeled Tap room! _____________

THE ALAMO 19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770-683-2526 Open Mic Sundays 6 - 9 pm Hosted by Jerry Schutjer Last Stand at The Alamo Every Last Saturday of the Month Tavis Lance Mapp Full Band 9-10 pm No Cover DJ II Tone Def 10 pm- 2 am

ANTHONY’S PIZZERIA 107 Stonewall, Fayetteville 770-746-6944 A fun place! Great live music!

Great food!

1/10 … Tim Keller & Megan McCoy 1/14 … Megan & Friends Songwriter night 1/17 … 6 Feet Back Band 1/21 … Megan & Friends Songwriter night 1/24 … Grass 1/28 … Megan & Friends Songwriter night 1/31 … Ellis Lowery _____________

AWKWARD BREWING 250 Lee St., Fayetteville 678-856-5579 _____________

BELOW THE NECK!

Below the Redneck Gourmet

Kris Youmans-Hall is originally from Savannah, GA where she was part of the River Street music scene early on and is greatly influenced by music of the southern culture. Kris’ interests are focused on local music, organizing music fundraisers, her three grown children, enjoying life on Pierce Chapel with husband Warren Barefoot ‘Slim’, Hank the Dog (who also has an ear for music) and Marcy who is all ears when it comes to Live music.

Contact Kris with questions, comments, suggestions or just to say you like her column 11 North Court Square, Newnan krisyoumansband@gmail.com.

770-251-0092. Follow BTN on Instagram for updates and music CHAPULTEPEC GEORGIA SHRIMP COMPANY 1/14 … Marty Weathersby and @Belowtheneck_rg MEXICAN GRILLE PTC, 770-631-9114 Alan Windom 1/09 … Chris Odom 34 Carriage Oaks Dr., Tyrone Live Jazz, Soul, Motown 11/15 … Mary Martin 1/10 … Tavis Lance Mapp Call ahead for music 1/29 …

Ellis Lowery 5:30 pm 11/16 … The Band One _____________ 1/16 … Russ Gordon Sunday Funday with Live music, 1/17 … TBA COWBOY TOWN bottomless mimosas, bloody marys.

1/17 … Aaron Watkins 1/21 … Marty Weathersby and 4776 Nebula Road, Warm 1/25 … Jeanine Duke 1 pm 1/23 … Grass _____________ Alan Windom Springs 706-655-2022 1/24 … Kevin Wallace GRAZING HERE 1/22 … Elliott Phillips 1/10 … Doc Alfred & Raising 1/30 … Elliott Phillips 2850 Highway 54, PTC Sand Band 1/23 … 2 Broke Kings 1/31 … Newnan Songwriters 770-486-2696 1/16 … CrossWire Trio 1/24 … Southside Band Festival 1/09 … 6 Feet Back Band _____________ 1/23 … Lucas J. Smith 1/28 … Marty Weathersvy and 1/10 … McDaddy & Son THE CELLAR / THE BAYS Alan Windom 1/24 … Sally Brown Band The Piano Man 20 Jefferson St., Newnan 1/29 … Pete & Pete 1/30 … Jake Hinton 770-683-6328 1/16 … Mostly 80’s Band 1/30 & 31… Songwriters 1/31 … SouthPaw Band Acoustic on Thursdays _____________ 1/17 … FUZE Festival with Wadsworth _____________ in the Bays. Live Music Friday & 1/23 … The Rock Soldered Saturday nights Blues Band 1/10 … 6 Feet Back Band 1/30 … Dueling Pianos

Call ahead to check dates and times!

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2nd Annual Newnan Songwriter's Festival 2026 • January 30 and 31 at Wadsworth Auditorium

KEVN KINNEY

ADAM WRIGHT

The Newnan Songwriter’s Festival is back for its second year! The Festival is a two-day event (January 30 and 31) featuring national and local professional songwriters at some of downtown Newnan’s best venues.

 Saturday, January 31, 12 to 7 p.m. Talented Local Songwriters playing in our Local Venues starting at noon, with venues providing specials throughout the day.

 Friday, January 30 features Kevn Kinney, with The Kris Youmans Band opens, John Hensley- 7 pm at Wadsworth Auditorium

Look for Songwriters at The Lune, Below the Neck, The Bays, RPM, and others.

 Saturday, January 31 Adam Wright with Doug Kees opens 7 pm at Wadsworth Auditorium Get tickets now at www.eventbrite.com.

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Look for 6 Feet Back Band at Anthony's, The Cellar, and Grazing Here.

1/31 … Relic Souls _____________

HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC 20 Longstreet Ave., Turin 1st & 3rd Saturdays of month at 6:30 pm Gospel, Bluegrass & Country Good Music, Good Fellowship 1/17 … New Creation Bound Together Slim Pickin’s Country _____________

LINE CREEK BREWING 150 Huddleston Rd, PTC 678-545-6024

Look for Elliott Phillips at Below the Neck, The Cellar and Senoia Beer Compnay South Music Revival 7:30 pm … celebrating the music of the American South. _____________

NUTWOOD WINERY 1339 Upper Big Springs Rd., LaGrange 706-882-5295 Family-owned winery & cafe.

Fridays & Saturdays - a local performer in the Tasting Room.

Starting around 6 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays. _____________

OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN On The Square LINE CREEK BUS BARN 105 Glynn St. South, 300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville GA 30214 Fayetteville 770-731-1641 678-489-3888 1/17… Scott Brooke Fundraiser Saturday’s at the Olde Court_____________ house Tavern in Fayetteville LINE CREEK THE RESERVE 1/10 … Tripp & The Breakers 18 Savannah Street, Newnan 1/17 … Rachel Johnson & The 770-755-6734 Backroad Blues 1/10 … Kris Youmans Band & 1/24 … Sweet & Salty Band Friends 1/31 … Dani Mac & Company _____________ (Slim’s Retirement Party) PABELLA WINERY Tavis Lance Mapp, Mary 692 Adams Rd., West Point, GA Martin, Melody Kaiser, John Nick Mayfield 6:30 pm Hensley, Patrick Thompson, 1/17 …_____________ David Puett, Ray Shavers, PARTNER’S II PIZZA SGS (Tim, Pat) David VanDrew, 995 Senoia Rd., Tyrone Kirk Holt! & more on the list 770-306-3363 …. starts at 5 pm 1/17 … Ellis Lowery 6 pm _____________ _____________ THE LOFT PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC 1032 Broadway, Columbus, 206 Clark St., LaGrange 706-596-8141 706-443-4838 Every Wednesday … Sweet _____________

Look for Tavis Lance Mapp at The Alamo, Below the Neck, Line Creek The Reserve

1/10 … Aaron Watkins 1/11 … Gracie Thornton 1/15 … Open Mic Night 1/16 …Indigo Road 1/17 … Melody Kiser 1/18 … Liam Ravita 1/22 … Ellis Lowery 1/23 … Tyler Lowman 1/24 … Venus Kings 1/25 … TBA 1/30 …Joe Nicosia 1/31 … Shade Dogz 2/1 … Butch Watson _____________

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB 335 SummerGrove Pkwy 770-251-1800 Friday Night Music 7 pm _____________

SUTTON’S AMERICAN GRILL 477 Rome St, Carrollton 678-664-2082 Open Mic Wednesdays!

Live music every Friday & Saturday nights!

Have you seen Sutton’s new music back room?!

1/30 … Russ Gordon Full Band 7 pm

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Centre for Performing & Visual Arts 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265 thenixoncentre.net 770.254.2787 The Nixon Centre for the Arts’ 2026 season!

Jan. 22, Thurs. – American Tune: Simon, Croce and Taylor, 7 pm Jan. 29, Thurs. – Quarantined Quartet, 7 pm Feb. 5, Thurs. – CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, 7 pm Feb. 12, Thurs. – Travis LeDoyt: A Tribute to the King, 7 pm Feb. 26, Thurs. – 1969, 7 pm March 3, Tues. – Candlelight Celtic, 7 pm March 8, Sun. – Masterworks - A Masterwork with the Masterworks Chorale, 2:30 pm March 19, Thurs. – Pianomania - Rockin’ the 1950s with Jared Freiburg, 7 pm April 19, Sun. – Gentlemen’s Quartet, 3 pm May 5, Tues. – Centre Strings, 7 pm May 7, Thurs. – Gary Lewis & The Playboys, 7 pm _________________________

A true listening room with hidden SHAWN O’BRIAN’S treasures, legendary singer/songwrit_____________ 2400 Hwy 36, Jackson, GA ers in an intimate setting. 7:30 pm TOWERHOUSE 770-775-5551 2/09 … Nick Mayfield FARM BREWERY 1/09 … Ellis Lowery 8 pm w/ Barry Waldrep 18736 Hwy. 85, Gay _____________ 1/18 …Open Mic/Jam Ellis 470-620-7892 THE ROYAL THEATER Lowery-host 3 pm _____________ Live Music Friday 6-9 pm 400 E Main St., Hogansville _____________ SKINNY’S 706-955-4870 11065 Sullivan Rd., Newnan VINYLYTE RECORDS Tickets available at 38 S Court Square, Newnan 770-683-5147 1937royaltheater.org 770-282-0237 Music at 5 pm *1/24 … The Blind Boys of tlanta ive usic _____________ OPEN MIC …

Alabama 7:30 pm _____________ SOUTHERN ROOTS every month-TBD 15 Griffin St., McDonough (always a fun night with RPM FULL SERVICE 678-759-0302 local talented artists in this 15 Jackson St., Newnan very cool Venue) 770-683-1414 1/09 … Highway 54 Band _____________ Neighborhood pub recycled from 1/10 … Hot Flash Band WHIMZICAL CAFE’S a 1960s service station. Full kitch1/17 … Shyanne The LUNE en, great food, bar, huge outdoor 1/23 … Sucker Punch patio & Live music.

33 E Broad St., Newnan 301 Lafayette Ave., 1/10 … Hot Rod Walt 8 pm 1/24 … Heartisans Heart 770-755-7709 Fayetteville, GA 30214 Tribute Band 1/31 … Newnan 770.719.4173 1/24 … JB & ROB 8 pm 1/30 …

Mostly 80’s Band Songwriters Festival www.TheVilleAmp.com/ 1/31 … Newnan Songwriters __________ starts at noon 1/31 …Fire Lake Bob Seger Festival all day _____________ Tribute Band Fox Theatre _____________ 2/07 … JB & ROB 8 pm WILD LEAP 660 Peachtree St NE _____________ 308 Main St., STUDIO CAFE (at Ponce de Leon Ave NE), SENOIA BEER COMPANY 461 Sandy Creek Rd., LaGrange Atlanta 404.881.2100 1 Main St. 770-727-9579 Check website …

Fayetteville 678.695.6278 706-298-6400 Senoia’s 1st Craft brewery! http://foxtheatre.org Hbstudiocafe.com Music starts at 5 pm __________ Bring the kids, dogs, and Sunday brunch - Live music 1/24 … Nick Mayfield your favorite takeout food. _____________ 10:30 am Frederick Brown Jr. Thurs. at 6:30 pm; Fri. & Sat. Amphitheater Venus Kings music 7 pm; Sun. 5 pm 201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 10:30 am _____________ 1/9 … Elliott Phillips 770.631.0630 Chastain Park Check website and 140 W Wieuca Rd NW, Facebook Atlanta for upcoming shows 404.233.2227 ______________ amphitheater.org/

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Newnan Porchfest 2026 Saturday, May 30 All musician, vendor, and sponsor applications are now open!

VIP Tickets are now on sale. newnanporchfest.com

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Bookmark

New Year, New Books.

January might be Readers, aka Booklovers, favorite month. It’s a fresh start on reading goals. There’s new reading journals, lists of to-be-read, reading challenges, book bingos, best of 2025 lists, most anticipated for 2026 lists.

Author Lynn Cullen at Carnegie, Jan. 27, 11:30 am She’ll discuss her new book When We Were Brilliant- dealing with relationship and unlikely pairing of blond bombshell Marilyn Monroe and photographer Eve Arnold. newnancarnegie.com/nclf Register at eventbrite.com 1 LaGrange St., Newnan

There are lots of new books in 2026 to be excited about. Here’s just a few that are coming out soon.

For those who wish to read more nonfiction in 2026 there are some interesting possibilities.  Julian Sancton’s NEPTUNE’S FORTUNE The Billion-Dollar Shipwreck and the Ghosts of the Spanish Empire will be published January 27. There’s lost treasures and ghosts! And it’s true!  Mark Oppenheimer’s JUDY BLUME A Life is available March 10. Who doesn’t love Judy? That’s rhetorical! Don’t come with hate.  If you do, you probably need more joy in your life and Kate Bowler will be here for you (figuratively) April 7 with JOYFUL, ANYWAY “Joy won’t cure you, but it will carry you.”  If you’re into true crime Patrick Radden Keefe’s LONDON FALLING A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth is available on April 7 as well. A young man is murdered and his family learns he might have had a secret life. It sounds intriguing.

For fiction fans …

Emily Austin, the author of EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM WILL SOMEDAY BE DEAD, has a new novel coming in January: IS THIS A CRY FOR HELP? Also in January award winner George Saunders VIGIL A Novel is about an afterlife guide dealing with a difficult client . Paula McLain’s SKYLARK A Novel dual timelines (1664 and 1939) in Paris. Fan favorite Brad Meltzier THE VIPER continues his Zig & Nola series.

For the mystery / thriller folk Alice Feeney, Ashley Elston, Freida McFadden, Rachel Hawkins and Laura Dave have January releases.

Looking for romance reads? … Tess Bailey has a new one in January.

A few other upcoming releases to add to your To Be Read list …  WHEN WE WERE BRILLIANT Lynn Cullen’s latest historical fiction focuses on Marilyn Monroe and photographer Eve Arnold relationship. Look for Lynn to discuss her latest at The Carnegie January 27.

Reserve your spot at eventbrite.com.  THE ELSEWHERE EXPRESS by Samantha Sotto Yambao features a train that may take you to your life’s purpose January 20. I’m on board for that!  THE CHARMED LIBRARY Jennifer Moorman - a cozy romance with some magical realism about a heartbroken librarian, Stella, and books. Look for Jennifer to discuss her latest at The Carnegie February 3 at 11:30 a.m. Reserve your spot at eventbrite.com.

Author Jennifer Moorman at the Carnegie, Feb. 3, 11:30 am She’ll discuss her new book The Charmed Library. newnancarnegie.com/nclf Register at eventbrite.com 1 LaGrange St., Newnan

At the Newnan Carnegie Library in January look for Exercise is Medicine, Crochet, Gentle Yoga as well as Intro to Sourdough Bread, Preschool Storytime, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Medicare Information Session, Children’s Craft, Guided Meditation and Breathing, Literary Book Club, After School Art Club (ages 12+). You can find out more information on these programs at newnancarnegie.com.

Visit the website. Some of these events require registration at eventbrite.com.

The Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange St., Newnan, GA 30263 770-683-1347 — carnegie@newnanga.gov Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Bookmark is sponsored by Coweta Public Library System

 WHERE THE WILDFLOWERS GROW A Novel Terah Shelton Harris - “a poignant story of survival and redemption, asking readers to question what it means to stop surviving and start living”. She’ll be at the Newnan Carnegie Library February 20 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss this book. Reserve your spot at eventbrite. com.  Tayari Jones has a new book KIN coming out February 24. It’s about sisters, but it’s complicated. Jones is an Atlanta author of award winning AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE dealing with the impact of incarceration on a marriage; SILVER SPARROW bigamy and secret families; LEAVING ATLANTA: A Novel the Atlanta children murders, and THE UNTELLING my favorite so far, but to tell you anything would be a spoiler. Just read it while we wait for February 24.

Obviously there’s a lot more books to look forward to in the reading world of 2026. This is just a small sample.

Check out Newnan Carnegie Library newnancarnegie.com for books, authors and more. Just down the street is Newnan Book Co. with books, book clubs and more. Corner Arts Gallery Studio & Gift Shop has local authors’ books! Morally Gray on Perry Street for some spicy reads. Don’t forget Senoia, Book Love.

Of course there’s your Coweta Public Library with 4 branches.Check their website for info cowetapubliclibrary.org.

Was one of your resolutions to join a book club? They most all have one or more. Check them out.

Wishing you all the success with your 2026 reading goals.

Central Library, 85 Literary Lane, Newnan, GA 30265 • 770-683-2052 Powell Library A. Mitchell Powell, Jr. Branch, 25 Hospital Road, Newnan, GA 30263 • 770-253-3625 Grantville Library, 100 Park Drive, Grantville, GA 30220 • 770-683-0535 Senoia Library, 148 Pylant Street, Senoia, GA 30276 • 770-599-3537

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Coweta County Library January 2026 events

Saturday, January 10

Thursday, January 15

Thursday, January 22

Thursday, January 29

Lego Fun in the Library @ Central Library 10:30 am

Toddler Time @ Senoia Branch 9:45 am

Toddler Time @ Senoia Branch 9:45 am

Toddler Time @ Senoia Branch 9:45 am

Farmtastic Saturdays with Georgia Farm Bureau @ Senoia Branch 1 to 2 pm

Baby Time @ Senoia Branch 10:30 am

Baby Time @ Senoia Branch 10:30 am

Baby Time @ Senoia Branch 10:30 am

Story Time @ Powell Branch 11 am

Story Time @ Powell Branch 11 am

Story Time @ Powell Branch 11 am

Monday, January 12

Lego Club @ Grantville Branch 3:30 pm

Food Science at the Library @ Grantville 3:30 pm

Pokémon Club @ Powell Branch 4 pm

Adult Grab & Go Crafts @ Powell Branch Baby Time @ Powell Branch 10 am Babies & Books @ Central Library 10:30 am Preschool Story Time @ Senoia Branch 11 am The Hook Up Crochet Club @ Central Library Noon As the Pages Turn Book Club @ Grantville 1:30 pm Legos at the Library @ Senoia Branch 3:30 pm Tuesday, January 13 Book Bugs Story Time @ Central Library 10:30 am tory Time @ Grantville Branch 10:30 am Page Turners Book Club @ Central Library 3 pm Teen Crafting Corner @ Senoia Branch 4 pm Wednesday, January 14 Book Worms Story Time @ Central Library 10:30 am Lap Time @ Powell Branch 10:30 am Homeschool Power Hour @ Grantville 11 am Get Knotty Macramé @ Central Library 3 pm

Friday, January 16 Mid-Morning Makers @ Senoia Branch 11 am Chair Yoga @ Central Library Noon Saturday, January 17 CAREing Paws @ Powell Branch 10:30 am Creative Club @ Central Library 11 am Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King Day Closed Tuesday, January 20 Book Bugs Story Time @ Central Library 10:30 am Story Time @ Grantville Branch 10:30 am Wednesday, January 21 Writer's Workshop @ Central Library 10 am Book Worms Story Time @ Central Library 10:30 am Lap Time @ Powell Branch 10:30 am Homeschool Power Hour @ Grantville Branch 11 am

Nailed It! Art History @ Central Library 4 pm Friday, January 23 Chair Yoga @ Central Library Noon Creative Corner @ Powell Branch 4 pm Monday, January 26 Baby Time @ Powell Branch 10 am Babies & Books @ Central Library 10:30 am Preschool Story Time @ Senoia Branch 11 am Tuesday, January 27 Book Bugs Story Time @ Central Library 10:30 am Story Time @ Grantville Branch 10:30 am Silent Book Club @ Central Library 4 pm Wednesday, January 28 Book Worms Story Time @ Central Library 10:30am

Friday, January 30 Chair Yoga @ Central Library Noon 3-D Print Club @ Powell Branch 4 pm Check their website for more information on these events, changes, updates and more cowetapubliclibrary.org

There’s something sometime for someone somewhere at one of the 4 branches of your library!

Lap Time @ Powell Branch 10:30am Homeschool Power Hour @ Grantville 11 am

The Coweta Ferst Readers’ mission is to provide a free monthly age-appropriate book for every child under the age of five in Coweta County.

Reading with your child for at least 15 minutes daily can drastically improve their language and academics.

The more words a child hears, the larger the child’s vocabulary and the larger the child’s vocabulary, the more likely the child will be a proficient reader.

The Coweta Ferst Readers’ mission is to provide a free monthly age-appropriate book for every child under the age of five in Coweta County. Visit our website for more information:

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Streaming Edition of The Film Fix with Jonathan W. Hickman Jonathan W. Hickman is an entertainment attorney, filmmaker, college professor, and novelist.

More about Jonathan can be found by visiting http://filmproductionlaw.com/

Capsule Reviews … New Rating System - A “Fix" is recommended with a rating between 6 and 10! a “No Fix” with ratings of 1 to 5 isn’t. http://dailyfilmfix.com/

Bridgerton: Season 4 (Part 1) (January 29) – Season 4 of this popular high-society Regency-era soap opera is split into two parts. Part 2 drops on February 26, 2026. This season focuses on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), who is the secondoldest Bridgerton sibling. Based on Julia Quinn’s novel “An Offer From a Gentleman,” Benedict will meet his “Lady in Silver” at a masquerade and search for her thereafter. The whole thing sounds like a take on “Cinderella.”

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (January 15) – From the team that brought us BBC’s “Broadchurch,” this limited, three-part series is an adaptation of Christie’s 1929 novel “The Seven Dials Mystery.” Set in England in 1925, the central mystery centers on a murder arising from a practical joke gone wrong. Martin Freeman (see “Sherlock”) plays a Scotland Yard detective, with Helena Bonham Carter playing the distinguished Lady Caterham. Christie’s sleuth is an inquisitive younger named Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce, see 2023’s “How to Have Sex”).

Hijack: Season 2 (January 14) – Expert negotiator Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) returns in the second season of the real-time thriller “Hijack.” In season one, Sam was trapped aboard a plane with hijackers driven by nefarious puppet masters.

Spoiler: his skills enabled him to avoid disaster in that one. This time around, Sam finds himself on a commuter train in Berlin. A hijacking forces Sam into action to once again save hundreds of lives.

While the result might be telegraphed, the fun in the first season was watching Elba’s Sam Nelson ingeniously solve problems and manipulate his captors. For those not familiar with this underrated gem, seek it out for a speedy binge.

The Pitt: Season 2 (January 8) – Like “Hijack,” the 15-episode second season of “The Pitt” employs the same intense, real-time storytelling approach, but the action is set in a Pittsburgh trauma-center emergency room. This installment picks up around 10 months after the last season. Dr. Robby (Noah Whyle) and his team must cope with the bedlam of their work environment during a chaotic Fourth of July holiday. As patients pile up, a breakdown of modern equipment forces doctors, nurses, and support staff to resort to older analog systems.

When “The Pitt” dropped last year, I had to revisit the classic television series “ER” (also starring Whyle) as a comparison. “The Pitt” pays excellent homage to its 1990s and early oughts predecessor.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (January 18) – This prequel series (spanning six episodes) is set 100 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and around 70-plus years after “House of the Dragon.” Each episode is said to be shorter than typical “Thrones” entries, with some installments running just 30 minutes in length. An adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s “Tales of Dunk and Egg,” “Seven Kingdoms” is set during the height of the Targaryen rule. Dunk (Peter Claffey) and his squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), embark on more minor, personal quests while more weighty political intrigue happens around them.

The Beauty (January 13) – Ryan Murphy (see “American Horror Story”) takes a cue from the Oscar-nominated film “The Substance” by focusing on either a virus or a drug that produces extreme beauty. Of course, there are devastating side effects, and when the FBI gets involved to investigate, a sprawling conspiracy is uncovered.

This gruesome-looking body-horror thriller features a great cast, including Murphy regular Evan Peters, and newcomers Ashton Kutcher, Rebecca Hall, and Isabella Rossellini.

: Wonder Man (January 27) – This Marvel Cinematic Universe series stars Yahya AbdulMateen II (see “Aquaman”) and Ben Kingsley as actors Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery, who are struggling to get by in Hollywood. Many readers might remember Kingsley’s memorable, comical turn as Slattery in “Iron Man 3,” where he was hired to play the terrorist known as the Mandarin.

“Wonder Man” is a meta comedy series set in the Marvel universe, where a famous director mounts a production of, you guessed it: “Wonder Man.” When Simon and Trevor get call-backs for the movie, they are pulled into the strange production that just might change their careers (and their lives) forever. The trailers tease something much different from the Disney/Marvel machine, as superhero offerings have begun to wane in popularity.

Jonathan’s Top 10 Films of 2025:

Are you still watching? … YES! The answer is always YES!

Movies The latest Dune: Part 3 more sand, lots more sand; Spider-Man: Brand New Day “With great power comes great responsibility” and, apparently, another sequel; Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday; and DC’s Supergirl movies will be released in the new year. As well as a new Toy Story “To infinity and beyond” … or at least to Toy Story 5, Moana, Jumanji, Scream 7 “No, please don’t kill me, Mr. Ghostface, I wanna be in the sequel!” and there’s another sequel, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

There’s fan favorites Practical Magic “There’s a little witch in all of u.” and Devil Wears Prada “By all means, move at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me” sequels .

For those who like BIG classic productions look for The Odyssey.

Streamers In addition to Jonathan’s recommendations, there’s His & Hers on Netflix - set in Dahlonegahusband and wife suspect each other of murder.

If that’s not enough crime for you, Lincoln Lawyer is back February 5. People We Meet on Vacation a movie with beautiful, but polar opposite people meet cute in a romantic setting. What could happen?

Paramount+ has the latest Star Trek Starfleet Academy. Landman’s second season finale is January 18.

Amazon Prime has a 6 episode thriller Steal with Sophie Turner.

One Battle After Another Marty Supreme Sinners Weapons Hamnet It Was Just an Accident The Secret Agent

The Traitors: Season 4 (January 8) – Alan Cumming returns to host the American version of the popular British reality competition series.

Set in Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, 23 contestants will take the roles of Traitors and Faithfuls. The identities are kept hidden, as the Traitors use deceitful tactics to keep from being discovered and voted out of the castle. This season features public figures and celebrities from other reality shows and franchises.

Movies and streamers to look forward to in early 2026

Warfare 28 Years Later The Smashing Machine

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Network TV Shows ABC’s Will Trent, The Rookie, High Potential and Abbott Elementary, NBC’s Chicago Med, P.D. and Fire, PBS’ Miss Scarlet, All Creatures Great and Small are just a few returning in early January.

New shows that might be your next new favorites are Best Medicine with Josh Charles and author Harlan Cobin’s true crime series Final Twist.

Hallmark has the latest When Calls the Heart coming back in January.

The latest rumor is Virgin River Season 7 will pop up on Netflix in March.

National Geographic has a number of interesting series and movies in January. Check them out.

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HBO’s The Pitt is back for a second season of stress.

Still watching!

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Piedmont

As New Year Resolutions Begin, Physicians Encourage Physicals and Screenings for a Healthy Start As Georgians set health and wellness goals for the new year, Piedmont physicians are urging adults and families to prioritize annual physicals and preventive screenings—simple steps that can help identify health issues early and support longterm wellbeing.

“If you don’t have a primary care doctor, this is the perfect time to establish that relationship,” said Matthew Roberts, D.O., Family Medicine, Piedmont Physicians at White Oak. “Annual physicals allow us to understand where your health is today and how to help you reach your goals.”

During an annual visit, physicians review vitals, immunizations, medical history, and medications. Lab work may also be ordered to check cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney and liver function, and other markers that can detect early signs of conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

NEWNAN

Piedmont Newnan welcomed the first baby of 2026

Piedmont Newnan welcomed the first baby of 2026 at 1:39 a.m. on January 1, 2026. Parents Tatyana Thompson and Artemius Heard from Fairburn, GA, welcomed a healthy baby boy, Tahj, who weighed 7 lbs. 2.3 oz and was 19 inches long.

What started as a normal New Year’s Eve, just doing cleaning for the new year, turned into a day of contractions for mom. After putting her other children to bed, and contractions getting closer together, it was time to head to the hospital. While not due until January 7, baby Tahj arrived pretty quickly.

“I was surprised at how fast the whole process was and to learn he was the first baby of 2026,” said Thompson.

His brother, 6, and sister, 1, came to visit baby Tahj in the hospital and the family is now all home together.

For families preparing for spring sports, physicians also encourage scheduling sports physicals early. These visits evaluate vitals, joint health, flexibility, and overall fitness, with particular attention to cardiac conditions that could affect safe participation.

Men and women are encouraged to stay on schedule with age-appropriate screenings. Recommendations include: Men: Lung cancer screening for adults 50–80 with a significant smoking history; colorectal cancer screenings from 45–75; PSA discussions for prostate cancer screening beginning at 55—or earlier for Black men due to higher risk.

Women: Annual heart and blood pressure screenings beginning at 40; mammograms every two years for ages 40–74; Pap smears every three years for ages 21–65; and colorectal screenings starting at age 45.

To schedule a physical or find a primary care provider near you, visit www. piedmont.org.

About Piedmont Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia’s growth through safe, cost-effective, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization with more than 12,000 donors annually that for centuries has sought to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Across our 2,171 physical locations we care for more than 4.5 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 27 hospitals, 115 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. Our patients conveniently engage with Piedmont online, as they scheduled more than 560,000 online appointments and over 120,000 virtual visits. With nearly 50,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based private employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. Piedmont provided more than $607 million in community impact in Fiscal Year 2024.

For more information, or to book your next appointment, visit piedmont.org.

The family is pictured with their labor and delivery nurse, Yuli Riscajche, RN.

Save the Date! Piedmont Rocks! returns on March 21 at Newnan Centre Amphitheater Save the date for Piedmont Newnan’s Piedmont Rocks! featuring the musical talents of Yacht Rock Schooner! Proceeds from Piedmont Rocks! will support oncology services at Piedmont Newnan, including patient care programs, facility upgrades, new technology, and the Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center. For more information, including available sponsorships, please visit give.piedmont.org/piedmontrocks.

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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.

• Members of the Reserves or National Guard may also qualify if they were called to active duty by a federal order (not for training purposes) and completed the full term of their service.

Veterans may be eligible for benefits under the VA’s Community Care Network (CCN) program or the Aid and Attendance program. n How Our Care Services Support Veterans Home Helpers is proud to assist veterans who wish to age in place by offering professional in-home care services. Our caregivers provide support with: Personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing; Household chores, including light cleaning, laundry and meal preparation; Assistance with mobility and toileting needs. n Get Started with a Free Consultation We’re here to help you navigate your loved one’s care options, including determining eligibility for VA benefits. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how our personalized care services can support your family and the veteran in your life.

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MLS #10632177 COME SEE THE QUALITY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN THIS HANDSOME BRICK RANCH on 2 level lots in north Coweta with stunning inground pool and pavillion in this custom built builder's personal home. Includes spacious LR w/masonry fireplace/bookshelves. Formal DR. Updated fully equipped kitchen w/stainless appliances, movable work island w/matching cabinetry, loads of cabinets, walk-in pantry, breakfast bar and breakfast area opening to sunroom w/gas log fireplace and bookshelves. Powder room off kitchen area. Huge laundry room.

Office with exterior entrance. Double garage w/remote access, cabinets and storage closet. Primary BR w/private updated BA and his and hers closets. Two additional BRs w/updated full bath.

Foam insulated attic means lower energy bills plus cedar closet for off season clothing and Versalift makes access the attic with heavy items a breeze. Beautifully landscaped yard and private pool area insures family fun for years. Brick pool house. 12'x24' Wood storage building is ideal for lawn mower or garden tools storage. Extra lot is ideal for children's play area, ball fields, garden or pets. Gutter guards. Sprinkler system. Alarm system including 8 cameras. Priced based on recent independent appraisal at $675,000. Frank.

NEW LISTING

MLS #10665522

RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE IN CHOICE SUMMERHILL NEIGHBORHOOD With Easy Access to Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium (Formerly Turner Field), shopping and dining. Great opportunity to build in a nice area! $130,000. Jess.

MLS #10578410

MLS #10625039

STUNNING, PRIVATE ESTATE BUILT BY JOHN BYNUM HOMES, ON 4 ACRES, BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS & PEBBLETEC SALTWATER POOL. Gorgeous open lawn & wooded grounds. 5BR, 5.5BA home w/ grand 2-story foyer entrance, elegant, curved staircase, exposed beams, coffered ceilings, oak & travertine tile flooring, solid wood doors, glass doorknobs, French doors, high ceilings, built-in bookcases, custom cabinetry, marble & granite counters, paneled wainscoting, designer lighting & fixtures, wallpaper mural. Gorgeous kitchen w/ butler's pantry, high-end appliances. Office w/ fireplace. DR w/ crystal chandelier.

Office over garage w/ full Bath. Great room/family room w/ gas fireplace, porch access, powder room. Spectacular owner's wing & suite w/ fireplace, custom closet w/ built-ins & island, spa-like bath w/ lake views. Upper level has 4BRs w/ 2BAs. Basement w/ custom wood paneling, copper tin ceiling, bar w/ lighting display. family room w/ fireplace, walkout patio to pool, stubbed theatre room, billiards area, steam room, hobby room. 30 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This home has been cared for with an attention to detail! $1,499,900. Jess.

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME & EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY SITTING ON A TRANQUIL 34.36+/- ACRES on Bear Creek bordering Bear Creek Hunt Club. Meticulously remodeled in 2023 and features white oak hardwood floors,12' ceiling downstairs, elevator, new Pella windows, custom trim, custom cabinets. Two story foyer, bonus room/flex space, laundry room, large storage closet, with wood shelving, on lower level. Upper-level features spacious LR and DR w/wood-burning fireplace and fantastic built-ins. Kitchen has quartz counters, large island, stainless steel appliances w/2 dishwashers, pantry. Both guest BR and primary BR feature a walk out deck w/breathtaking views. Third bedroom could be office or nursery as well. Primary BA has walk-in tiled shower, double vanity, walk-in closet w/laundry room, built-ins, pocket doors, access to elevator. Acreage is fenced and cross-fenced. Nice road system and gates. Potential pond sites on property. The horse barn and home feature seven 12x14 stalls w/mats all with rear dutch doors to paddocks. New 120x188 riding arena with M10 footing. Established pastures with Bermuda grass. Second 40x60 two-story barn with roll up doors. Three chicken coops, 2 turkey coops, 2 pig run-in sheds with 4 pastures. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the country with Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport access in just 45 minutes. $1,599,900. Jess.

UNDER CONTRACT

MLS #10637923

2 BR/2BA RANCH home conveniently located in Newnan with easy access to Ashley Park, City of Hope, Piedmont Hospital and I-85. Recently renovated w/new flooring, new fixtures, renovated BAs and fresh paint. Living area w/fireplace and built in bookcases. Dining area. Kitchen has breakfast bar, range/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator. Laundry room w/washer/dryer, pantry.

Second BR with own side entrance. Roomy primary BR w/walkin closet and stepless shower. Fenced backyard w/raised garden beds & shop. Low-maintenance property. Priced under recent appraisal! $264,000. Jess.

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BRICK RANCH ON SPACIOUS 1.37 +/- ACRE LOT with 2 outbuildings. Large living area w/big stone fireplace. Country kitchen w/wooden cabinets. $189,900. Jess.

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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/builtins. 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. $535,000. Jess.

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MLS #10633056 ATTENTION DEVELOPERS, DIY OR HUNTERS! 53+/- WOODED ACRES w/2 PONDS on Polk Rd. near Moreland. 5 minutes to I-85 at Moreland. 2 catfish ponds. Unfinished 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA home w/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.

WELCOME TO ROSE HILL CIRCA 1850. Unique historic Greek Revival home on 7+/- secluded wooded acres. Four over four central hall floor plan. This private retreat features formal LR, library or family room, formal Dining, primary BR and BA on main level.

Remodeled kitchen. Primary BA has claw foot tub and separate tile shower. Upper floor has 3BRs and 1BA. Home was 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. $389,900. Jess.

NEW LISTING

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COMMERCIAL LOT FOR SALE IN ATLANTA! Walking distance to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. Commercial zoning in Castleberry Hill Landmark District. Excellent opportunity for development in a busy area! $525,000. Jess

MLS #10608635 BEAUTIFUL FARMHOUSE W/ A POOL ON A SPACIOUS & PRIVATE 2-ACRE LOT. Gorgeous hardwood floors, updated Kitchen w/ marble, new appliances & fixtures, island. Living Room w/ brick fireplace & built-ins, Dining Room w/ china cabinet, glass transoms, beadboard ceilings, Den. Primary Bedroom w/ woodburning fireplace, Primary Bath w/ walk-in shower, soaking tub, walk-in closet w/ built-ins, private entrance to wrap-around porch.

Split bedroom plan w/ nice-sized Bedrooms. Screened porch off back entrance. New energy saving windows. Backyard oasis w/pergola, 16 x 32 pool, outdoor kitchen, pool house, outdoor shower, fire pit, waterfall, fenced backyard, workshop, barn w/ stables, storage space, ample RV parking. New roof scheduled for week of 11.24.25. New septic system installation sceduled for week of 12.1.25. $569,900. Jess

MLS #10648735 BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS 5 BR HOME IN CHOICE SUMMERGROVE COMMUNITY. Hardwood floors, Office and Dining Room off foyer entrance. Open floor plan w/ living room with fireplace, kitchen with granite island, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, pantry, breakfast area & access to covered patio.

Fenced backyard. Secondary Bedroom and full Bath on main level.

Loft with 3 Bedrooms and a full Bath upstairs. Roomy Owner's Suite w/ Den, Bath with jacuzzi tub, separate shower. Enjoy all the incredible amenities that SummerGrove has to offer. Excellent location w/ easy access to Ashley Park, City of Hope, Piedmont Hospital, downtown Newnan & I-85. $517,500. Jess

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Real Estate …

2026 Real Estate Forecast

What can we expect for real estate in 2026? Most economists and real estate experts are calling for a positive year.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reported pending home sales were up 3.3% from October to November of 2025. NAR also reported that pending home sales were up 2.6% from a year ago. This positive sign and the widely expected lowering of mortgage rates, as well as increasing listing inventory, point to a promising 2026 for real estate. From NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun; “Lower mortgage rates and larger inventory will attract buyers back to the market in 2026.”

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would bet on this to be the case again in 2026. Coweta County is in the center of tremendous growth with all the development, new construction, data centers, 55 and up communities, etc. Real estate activity will stem from much of this growth.

Jess Barron is an Associate Broker with Lindsey’s Inc. Realtors and former President of the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors. 

Jess Barron

“Real estate is an imperishable asset, ever-increasing in value.

It is the most solid security that human ingenuity has devised.”

— Russell Sagemae, Financier and politician

We Haved Moved!

Realtor.com reported that mortgage rates are forecasted to average 6.3% in 2026. This will assist in affordability for buyers, but many people are hoping for a more significant decrease. Widely criticized for not lowering interest rates more, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s term ends on May 15th, 2026. Most economists and lenders view a new chairman as a positive for the real estate market. The hope is that the new chair will be more aggressive in lowering interest rates, which will create a stronger real estate market.

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For-sale inventory is projected to increase by 9% in 2026, giving homebuyers more options, according to Realtor.com. This would help things locally. New listings in Coweta County were down anywhere from 3 % to 6.5% year-over-year from August to November of 2025 per the Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS). Lower mortgage rates and more choices for homebuyers would jump-start the local real estate market.

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Home prices are expected to increase by 2.2% in 2026 per Realtor.com. Locally, sales prices have remained flat in 2025, with little month-to-month change. The average sales price each month ranged from $438,000 to $488,000 in Coweta County for 2025.

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Notes from here, there and the Internet …

The local sales tax increased from 7% to 8% on Jan. 1. That’s because voters approved the measure, known as the Floating Option Sales Tax (FLOST), at the November election.

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The annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade, scheduled for January 18, was postponed due to a chance of inclement weather. The rescheduled date of Sunday, February 9, was announced via a social media post, which eventually totaled 41,785 views – from digital platforms that included our website (wintersmedia.net), Winters Media Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) pages. It was the most viewed story and/ or post of the year 2025 at Winters Media & Publishing.

[ [ [ The 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration will take place on Friday and Saturday, January 9 and 10, 2026 in downtown Newnan. The Celebration is sponsored by the Newnan Chapter No. 483, Order of the Easter Star, Prince Hall, Jurisdiction of Georgia. This year’s theme – “Heal the World in the Spirit of Love, Peace, Unity, Justice and Non-Violence” – demonstrates the accomplishments that the Newnan Chapter No. 483, O.E.S. has achieved in commemorating the life of the Honorable Dr. King for 37 consecutive years. On Friday, January 9, the MLK, Jr., Commemorative Service will be held at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, located at 6 Lovelace Street in Newnan. It will begin at 7 p.m. And on the next day (Saturday, January 10), the parade begins at Noon starting at 15 Cavender Street (Old Papp Clinic parking lot) and will proceed south on Jackson Street into downtown Newnan. The parade concludes at Line Creek Brewing The Reserve at 18 Savannah Street. Please contact our Parade Coordinator, Sister Stephanie Bellamy at 770-312-6345 with any questions or for further information.

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Everyone has their “go-to” place to eat.

It might be with linen tablecloths and waiters in ties, or where you throw peanuts on the floor and carve your initials in the wooden tables.

Whatever and wherever, it’s your “joint.” There are lots of these places around here, and we’re out to find them all in The Joints column and on website wintersmedia.net.

Alo Farms … 629 Hwy 74 South, PTC 678-489-4423 Red and Green Oakleaf, Sweet Crisp, Red and Green Butter and Muir Lettuce.

Microgreen broccoli, basil, cucumbers, spinach, scallion and more. alofarmsga.us

& gravy, shrimp & grits. Shrimp Po-Boys, Cubanos, Hamburgers & more.

CC’s Wings … 23 Franklin Road, Newnan 770-252-2755 Do a pretty big take-out business. Usual flavors with fish and burgers on the menu as well.

Chylaca’s Mexican Restaurant & Grill …

20 Bullsboro Dr., Newnan, 770-252-6821 Serving up some of the best dishes around.

People rave about their salsa and rice. We are also partial to the Tacos Carne Asada and the El Cabo.

Circa Coffee 865 Senoia Rd, Tyrone 770-683-7991 Christy’s Cafe … 27 Jackson St., Newnan facebook.com/coffeehousetyrone/ 770-683-7512 Tasty chicken salad sandwich, ham and cheese One of the more popular breakfast joints in town. croissant, caprese salad on sourdough bread & more.

Regulars know the secret menu. Also open for lunch.

Their banana bread is off the charts.

The front porch is popular, especially with dog And they’ve got some big cookies! owners. Down home grub.

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Coweta Country Junction … 1502 Hwy. 29 North, Newnan 770-253-5999 Arguably the best wings in the county. Big, juicy.

Big Joe’s Grill … 1329 Bullsboro Dr., Newnan 504-250-9088 A family-owned Italian Creole restaurant with talented chefs preparing fresh signature dishes daily, including Cioppino seafood stew, veal or chicken piccata, shrimp or chicken alfredo, and more.

Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen … 98 Jackson St., Newnan 678-673-6644 Look for more at wintersmedia.net

Apollo 2 Steaks … 33 1/2 Broad St., Newnan 770-667-4811, apollossteaks.com Authentic Philly cheesesteaks, cheesecake & more!

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37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration, Parade set for January 9 and 10

The Celebration is sponsored by the Newnan Chapter No. 483, Order of the Easter Star, Prince Hall, Jurisdiction of Georgia. This year’s theme – “Heal the World in the Spirit of Love, Peace, Unity, Justice and Non-Violence – demonstrates the accomplishments that the Newnan Chapter No. 483, O.E.S. has achieved in commemorating the life of the Honorable Dr. King for 37 consecutive years.

On Friday, the MLK, Jr., Commemorative Service will be held at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, located at 6 Lovelace Street in Newnan. It will begin at 7 p.m.

And on the next day (Saturday), the parade begins at Noon starting at 15 Cavender Street (Old Papp Clinic parking lot) and will proceed south on Jackson Street into downtown Newnan. The parade concludes at Line Creek Brewing The Reserve at 18 Savannah Street. Here’s a link to a photo gallery of last year’s parade: https://www.wintersmedia.net/photo-gallery-newnans-mlk-jr-parade-2025/.

Floats are asked to be in place by 10 a.m. for judging, which is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. Cars, walkers and all other participants will line-up at 11 a.m. Judging and the awarding of trophies will go to the best-looking car, truck or bike.

To participate in the parade, participants have three options – float, a car or motorcycle, and walk. The fee for individual motorcycles will be $15 for driver, $10 for passenger, and the fee for all other participants will be $35 for cars, and $50 for floats. All of the proceeds will go toward our Scholarship program and donations will be accepted.

Please contact our Parade Coordinator, Sister Stephanie Bellamy at 770-312-6345 with any questions or for further information.

Pictured above: A scene from the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade in downtown Newnan.

From Special Reports

“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”

From Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1956 "Birth of a New Age" address.

The 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration will take place on Friday and Saturday, January 9 and 10 in downtown Newnan.

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WGTC Adult Education to Offer FREE GED Classes This January Registration: January 6 and 13 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Goodwill Newnan (Thomas Crossroads)

Classes will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Location: Goodwill in Newnan, 3121 Hwy 34 East Newnan, GA 30265 Registration: January 6 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the WGTC Coweta Campus.

MWI Workforce Institute, Villa Rica

Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: MWI Institute, Tri-County Plaza, 451 W. Bankhead Hwy Suite 117 Villa Rica, GA 30180 Registration: January 12 at 1:00 p.m.

The Adult Education program offers a wide range of benefits, including free official GED® or HiSET practice tests and scholarships for high school equivalency testing for those who qualify. Students also receive college and career guidance, resume preparation with mock interviews and employer referrals. Additional opportunities include computer literacy certifications, graduation ceremonies, and Integrated Education and Training (IET) workforce programs designed to connect education with career advancement.

Pictured above: The main West Georgia Technical College campus in Carrollton.

From West Georgia Technical College Press Release West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Adult Education program is helping individuals reach their educational goals in 2026 by offering free GED® preparation classes beginning in January. Flexible morning, afternoon, and evening classes will be available in Carroll, Douglas, Coweta, Troup, Franklin, Meriwether, and Haralson counties.

Registration Details and Class Locations: WGTC Campuses

Weekly GED preparation classes are held at all WGTC campuses.

Locations: Carroll, Douglas, Coweta, LaGrange and Murphy campuses.

“Our program is built on people who truly care,” said Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education. “From our amazing instructors to our supportive staff, everyone is here to help students succeed. If 2026 is the year you’re ready to try something new, I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and come check us out—you might be surprised at what you can achieve.”

Individuals interested in enrolling can learn more and RSVP for a new student information session by visiting westgatech.edu/ged.

For additional information, contact WGTC Adult Education at wgtcadulted@westgatech.edu or 770.836.3192.

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provide additional Art Grants to teachers.  #fightlikeakid | KerisKares | www.keriskares.org | hello@keriskares.org This ad was generously donated by Deidre K. Bembry State Farm as part of our Give BIG campaign to highlight and promote nonprofits. deidre@asktheinsurancelady.com

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2025 Most Viewed Digital Stories at Winters Media & Publishing From Staff Reports

Everybody loves a parade.

That was the consensus from readers of the digital platforms at Winters Media & Publishing in 2025.

Rounding out the Top 10 at No. 7 was Bob Brown assuming the role as Yamaha president (7,441 views), a Hiring Event by Goodwill, Newnan Utilities and Newnan First United Methodist Church that had over 20 companies attending was next with 6,859 views and at No. 9 was the October/November Events Calendar from Coweta County Senior Services (5,900).

The No. 10 story was April Anderson’s selection as the Coweta County Citizen of the Year. It generated 4,744 views.

Top 30 Most Viewed Stories/Posts on Winters Media & Publishing Digital Platforms

The annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade, scheduled for January 18, was postponed due to a chance of inclement weather. The rescheduled date of Sunday, February 9 was announced via a social media post which eventually totaled 41,785 views – from digital platforms that included our website (wintersmedia. net), Winters Media Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) pages.

It was the most viewed story and/or post of the year at Winters Media & Publishing.

The runner-up story for views featured Carrie Parsons being named Director of Community Relations at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Her roles as director includes managing the community relations and volunteer services teams at PNH. The announcement picked up a total of 23,637 views.

No. 3 was from Coweta County Senior Services and a story on the free events and exercise classes offered at four locations in the county – Tommy Thompson Senior Center and the Madras Park Community Center in Newnan, Leroy H. Johnson Community Center in Senoia and the Canongate Community Center in Sharpsburg. The events/classes include Upper and Lower Body Workout Classes, Dance Lessons, Yoga, Zumba, Bingo, Tech Series, Health and Wellness Series, Luncheons, Concerts and more. This story picked up 18,253 views.

Our next most popular story was the announcement that Online Mega Pass Sales had begun for the 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair. The popular pass saves folks up to $15 per day on admission to the Fair, which ran from September 18-28. A total of 16,340 views accompanied the story.

And at No. 5 was a press release from Piedmont Newnan Hospital and its high ranking in treatment of heart attack patients. That release got 14,095 views.

One other story tallied over 10,000 views and was the reporting of Del Webb, the premier builder of active adult communities and a national brand of PulteGroup, had broken ground on Del Webb Southern Oaks. Del Webb Southern Oaks plans over 950 residences across over 450 acres for ages 55+. It will be located off Hollz Parkway, just north of the Newnan Peachtree Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership and Newnan Park & Ride. That story pulled in 11,108 views.

No. Views … Story, Date 1. 41,785 … MLK Parade Rescheduled, 1/15 2. 23,637 … PNH welcomes new Director of Community Relations, 10/24 3. 18,253 … Coweta Senior Services offers Free Exercise Classes, 8/6 4. 16,340 … Online Mega Pass Sales begin, 8/1 5. 14,095 … PNH ranks high in treatment of heart attack patients, 7/30 6. 11,108 … PulteGroup breaks ground on Del Webb Southern Oaks, 10/9 7. 7,441 … Bob Brown assumes role as Yamaha president, 1/2 8. 6,859 … Hiring Event set for Sept. 25, 9/22 9. 5,900 … October/November Coweta Senior Services Calendar, 10/9 10. 4,744 … April Anderson named Citizen of the Year, 1/31 11. 4,731 … Coweta Shopper E-Edition for April 16 now online, 4/16 12. 4,412 … Ashley Collins named CEO of Habitat, 4/10 13. 4,122 … Save $15 with Mega Pass purchaseass purchase, 9/4 14. 4,083 … BTG: Our next Dining for a Cause is May 2 at Hemrick’s Deli & Cafe, 5/1 15. 3,947 … Newnan Parent secures Proclamation, Landmark Lightings, 7/17 16. 3,755 … The Interview: Jamar Joiner of BTG, 8/11 17. 3,559 … The City Menus: Local Business News, 10/24 18. 3,088 … Piedmont Oncology recognizes Team Members, 6/24 19. 2,821 … Coweta Citizens of the Year Nominees announced 12/16 20. 2,644 … Coweta Schools outperform state, nation on ACT, 10/29 21. 2,543 … Friday High School Football Scores, 11/15 22. 2,487 … New Specialists join Piedmont, 8/8 23. 2,485 … Coweta Sports Hall of Fame to induct 3, 2/24 24. 2,339 … Coweta Schools First Semester Holidays, Important Dates, 8/4 25. 2,334 … Spirits and Spice Festival returns, 10/20 26. 2,268 … The Joint: Sharpsburg Pizza and Pub, 8/7 27. 2,193 … KNB to host Electronics Recycling, 2/20 28. 2,148 … Coweta High School Football Schedules, 8/6 29. 2,142 … CCF awards $10,000 in Coweta Together Education Grants, 3/3 30. 2,111 … Day 2 / Friday’s Fair Schedule, 9/19

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Historical events from January 1926

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1926.  The first radio station in Ireland, 2RN, begins broadcasting on January 1.  The worst flooding in the German city of Köln occurs on January 1. A torrent of water rises 35 feet, forcing roughly 50,000 people to evacuate their homes.  General Theodoros Pangalos declares a state of emergency in Greece and assumes dictatorial powers on January 3. General Pangalos had become Prime Minister of Greece in June 1925 after orchestrating a coup d’état.  Great War cemeteries in France are submerged on January 7 due to ongoing downpours affecting various areas throughout Europe. The same rains flood the London subway system as well.  Gracie Allen and George Burns are married by a

justice of the peace in Cleveland on January 7. The newlyweds ultimately gain renown as the comedy duo Burns and Allen.  Twelve-year-old Prince Nguyen Phúc Thuy is crowned Emperor of Vietnam on January 8. The prince’s father, Emperor Khai Dinh, died two months earlier on November 6.  Herman, Henry and Hillel Hassenfeld incorporate the Hassenfeld Brothers company on January 8. The company initially manufactures school supplies but eventually begins to make toys under the name “Hasbro.”  Twenty Mexican rebels open fire aboard a train traveling from Guadalajara to Mexico City on January 9. The bandits escape with the equivalent of $150,000 USD.

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 The four-masted schooner Prinz Valdemar capsizes on January 10, blocking all ship traffic in and out of Biscayne Bay and the harbor of Miami, Florida. All aboard are rescued unharmed, but two ocean liners are prevented from leaving the harbor.

by a gale on January 20. The U.S. luxury liner SS President Roosevelt completes a rescue of the British freighter SS Antinoe on January 28 after initial reports indicating the latter ship sank in the storm.

 United States Representative John W. Langley of Kentucky resigns from Congress on January 11. Langley’s resignation comes after the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed his jail sentence for violating prohibition laws by illegally selling alcohol to New York-based bootleggers with ties to organized crime.

 Chaplin Court Treatt and Stella Court Treatt complete the first successful journey across Africa by motorcar on January 24. The duo began their journey one year, four months and 11 days before completing the trip in Cairo, Egypt.

 Michael Bond is born in Newbury, Berkshire, England, on January 13. Bond would survive a 1943 air raid in Reading during World War Two before authoring his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, in 1958.  Twenty-year-old Ayn Rand departs Russia by train on January 17. Rand’s early life in Communist Russia heavily influenced the philosophy reflected in many of her more notable works.  Voting rights activist Indiana Little leads several hundred Black men and women on a march to the Jefferson County registrar’s office in Birmingham, Alabama, on January 18. Little is arrested for disturbing the peace and would not be registered to vote for another 30 years.  Multiple ships near New York City are threatened

 Speaking on behalf of the British Empire Cancer Campaign during a luncheon on January 25, British surgeon Sir Berkeley Moynihan says that cancer of the tongue is traceable to two things, including smoking.  Thousands of mourners line the streets of Brussels to watch the funeral procession of Belgian national hero and cleric Cardinal Désiré-Joseph Mercier on January 28. Cardinal Mercier was known for his staunch opposition to the German occupation of Belgium during World War I.  Violette Neatley Anderson becomes the first African American woman to be admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court on January 29.  The Chamber of Deputies passes “Law Number 100” on January 31. The law grants Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini the right to issue judicial norms without prior consultation with the Italian parliament.

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