The PAPER March 2023

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Free, Valuable Career Advice is available at Coweta Public Libraries

by Jimmy Bass

College may be not for everybody but a Career is (and we can help) …

There are plenty of opinions these days on the cost of an education versus what the degree will do for your earning potential in our competitive world.

A lot of folks say that “college is not for everyone” and I tend to agree as there are a lot of important, fulfilling jobs that do not require the four-year dance. Therefore, college may not be for everyone, but a career is. Everyone should have the opportunity to earn for themselves, hopefully doing something they like and that contributes to the world around them.

Some of us were lucky to fall into a great career while others had to try on a job like some do shoes. Every year, we are guaranteed through the graduation process that there will be a new batch of degreetoting prospects looking for the perfect opening. With all the variables that go into a potential job fit, it is as important to be armed with good information as it is a good resume. We can help!

On our very own website, www.cowetapubliclibrary.org, you will find a tab entitled Digital Library. Once you click on it, you will be taken to a very attractive list of databases that are free because you are using the library’s site (what a deal!). For brevity’s sake, I will name a couple here and give a brief description but please take the time to peruse as many of the sites as you can.

GA Degrees Pay is a cool site for understanding current degree attainment for professions and salaries involved, along with giving details on all 26 public colleges and universities.

Job and Career Accelerator is exactly what it sounds like, the site assists with resumes, interviewing, work skills improvement, and preparation for work related examinations. It also offers expert advice and tips.

Many library patrons are already aware of the super site, GALILEO, which is Georgia’s virtual library, but I want to highlight one database in particular. O*Net Online features an interest profiler for job/career researchers and is run by the Employment and Training Administration of the US Department of Labor. They also have special matching criteria for veterans who are job hunting.

The Georgia Career Info Center site provides current and accurate occupational information to help young people and adults make informed career choices.

Finally, anyone investigating jobs and careers should visit Learning Express Library. This site offers more than 800 job-related tutorials, practice exams, and eBooks. These items not only assist with basic skills but go into job preparation and advancement.

While I have listed mostly electronic devices, please know that we also buy the most in demand print books on jobs and careers too and are always happy to order a particular item for you if asked.

On a different book note, I will mention a couple of fiction titles I have recently enjoyed and happily recommend to you. “The Sanctuary” by Katherine Engberg is a Danish police series that will have you burning the midnight oil to finish. I have really enjoyed the Shana Merchant series by Tessa Wegert; give it a try if you like characters who overcome and seaside locales. Finally, “The Villa” is a provocative gothic suspense novel centered in an Italian villa… break out the vino and read!

Jimmy Bass is director of the Coweta Public Library System. He also plays a mean guitar and sings at local venues. The Bookmark is sponsored by Coweta Public Library System. Look for their ad inside.

Music

“Silence is sometimes the best answer.” Hillbilly Wisdom

Matt & Ashley Morris 5:30

Kris Youmans Band 7:15

John Hensley Band 4:30

FISH DAYS

Arnall Grocery Company

Thursday • March 16 •

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Call to Place Your Order: 770-253-4556

or 803-776-4923 (deadline to order: Thursday, March 9)

Sterile Grass Carp (8-11”) ... $12 each

Channel Catfish (3-5”, per 100) ... $65

Coppernose Bluegill (1-3”, per 100) ... $55

Shellcracker (1-3”, per 100) ... $65

32 East Washington St. • Newnan GA 30263

Mr. Personality

Newnan’s Goodwill Ambassador

March, the highlights for the month are Daylight Saving Time begins and St. Patrick’s Day.

The last month and a half have been an amazing spiritual experience that I cannot put into words. This happens most often and is followed by a book being placed in my path that puts my amazing experiences into the proper perspective. This then becomes my Book of the Month. I will discuss this later in the column.

I recently re-discovered the amazing National Geographic. They have amazing true stories with great pictures as well. They cover everything from plants to insects, animals to sea life and all forms of the human being that exist all over the globe and outer space. Just one magazine can convince you that God does indeed exist. This amazing magazine started in 1866 I believe and it is one of the

most underrated magazines for what it does.

They send talented people to remote places all over the world, as well as to the bottom of the ocean and the tops of the highest mountains. They show how we are all truly connected to all of life and to each other everywhere.

My old issues of National Geographic magazines shall keep me entertained to the end of my days as I intend to read every story in every magazine I have and I might even buy more someday.

I believe my re-discovery of these magazines and my higher levels of spiritual growth are truly connected, as both give me a greater awareness of God. This is a spiritual awareness of God as opposed to an intellectual one.

When we seek intelligence and understanding we are truly in ego as God is not found in the head but in the spirit. This brings me to my Book of the Month. It is titled “Everything Belongs, The Gift of Contemplative Prayers” by Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest. This book was sent to me from one of my kindred spirits following a month and a half of surreal spiritual experiences that I had no words to express. This book put my spiritual experiences into proper perspective.

Everything Belongs is in so many ways our total Godexperience as in everything belongs in our spiritual and religious life experience. All of what and what we are, the good, the bad, and the ugly are all part of my spiritual experience. Everything counts, nothing is left out of our spiritual experience.

To find God we are to step away from defining God in or through our intellectual mind. I encourage my readers to experience this book for themselves. Through a spiritual understanding that is building a solid foundation of faith, we come to know we are connected to Divine Spirit, to each other and to all of life in its many forms.

Until next time, Peace, love and respect Mr. Personality n

Look for many March events in this issue!

Commit to your health this year and Arden’s Garden will commit to your journey! With specialty smoothies like the PB&J and the Summer Island, you’re guaranteed to find options that will satisfy your tastebuds. Cold-pressed juices made from fresh fruits and vegetables – with no additives – cater to both the seasoned health enthusiast and the juicing novice. Yoga 1, Oops!, and TLC are just a few of the selections you can find when you enter the store.

Located around the corner from Downtown Newnan, stop in for highquality, healthy options that support optimal nutrition at an affordable price. Arden’s Garden offers wellness shots, hearty soups, seasonal salads with fresh ingredients, and delicious plant-based snacks that aren’t intimidating.

CEO Leslie Zinn has remained dedicated to the mission of good health for all that started with her mother, Arden, and the first store in Atlanta in 1995. The Newnan location opened in 2019 and features outdoor seating, a convenient drive-thru retail experience, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to help you on your healthy food journey.

CEO Leslie Zinn

www.ardensgarden.com

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16th annual Oscar Gala at the Newnan Centre

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Celebrate African American Artists at the de Sousa Slay Gallery

through

March 6th

The de Sousa Slay Art Gallery, located in Southern Arc Dance Studio in Newnan, will celebrate Black History month with an exhibit of art including works by Newnan resident Joyce Edmonson.

Exhibit Hours: Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Sat. 9:30 am - 1 pm.

Midsummer Night’s Dream date TBA

A new work directed by Dale Lyles and choreographed by Paulo Manso de Sousa. Place and times TBA

Artz’n Park May 13

Flower Festival June 3

Look for more information on these events in future issues.

The Classic Market presents

Wines of the Rich & Famous

Actors, models, politicians, athletes, musicians all want to try their hand at wine making and this March we will be celebrating the celebrities of wine. So many make wine and often we don’t even realize it - we just know we love their wines. Come try some “Wines of the Rich & Famous.

❖ Friday, March 10 ❖ Saturday, March 11 ❖ Saturday, March 18 Sold Out

❖ Wednesday, March 22 ❖ Friday, March 24

All events 6:30 p.m. $35 per person … includes 6 wines & charcuterie board. Must RSVP and pay in advance. Limited spaces! We sell out quickly. Call 770.727.9140 to reserve your spot!

Reservations made only when reservation is paid in full.

The Classic Market & Wine Shoppe

Windy Hill Family Farms

H ome S tyle K itcHen

Southern-Style Cooking

New Chef • New Menu New Hours!

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

(Menu includes Baked Chicken, BBQ, Fresh Veggies, Mac-n-Cheese, Desserts, & always Fresh-Made Coffee)

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 am-8 pm • Sat, 7 am-8 pm Sun, closed

404-228-2887

400 Carlton Road, Unit A • Palmetto GA 30268 (Same Plaza as Texaco Station, across from Burger King)

www.runsignup.com/keriskares

Please consider early registration and invite a friend or 2. Proceeds from our 5K go to support our Art Box Supply program for elementary schools, Food for Families Program for the Ronald McDonald House, and our Family Emergency Fund. In short, YOUR registration helps Keris Kares continue to do karing work.

1 Mile Royal Dash

Chip Timed 5K Run/Walk

Virtual Runner

Follow Keris Kares on social media for the latest!

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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

“Quality Starts At Our Front Door”

March Daily

Meet Marcy Anthony of Home Helpers, an ‘Exceptional Caregiver’

Home Helpers Home Care introduces its second ‘Exceptional Caregiver’ of 2023 this month – Marcy Anthony.

“I have been doing home healthcare for about seven years now and it has been the most challenging, yet rewarding job I have ever had,” says Marcy.

“Helping families maneuver through their new way of life has become a joy for me, knowing that I have helped them breathe a little easier at the end of the day.”

“From giving love ones a break to helping my patient feel comfortable, it’s all a rewarding feeling.”

Marcy Anthony

Marcy is a single mother of four and is going to school to become a Registered Nurse.

For the 10th consecutive year, Home Helpers of Georgia and Alabama, based here in Newnan, has earned the recognition as a 2023 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award winner. The Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award is based on client satisfaction ratings collected from telephone interviews performed by HCP. The home care providers who earn this award consistently exceed the industry standards for quality in-home care.

284 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan GA 30263 678-876-5118

The Coweta County School System extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and long-time colleagues of Mrs. Sue Brown, who passed away on Saturday, February 18. A life-long educator and music teacher, Mrs. Brown also served 16 years on the Coweta County Board of Education representing District 2, and was the first woman to serve as school board chair.

Screening for Colorectal Cancer is Critical, Especially for People at High Risk

March is national colorectal cancer awareness month, and doctors at Piedmont Newnan Hospital hope to educate people in the community about the importance of regular colorectal cancer screenings, especially for individuals at high risk.

“Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the U.S.,” Ibrahim Adamu, M.D., general and colorectal surgeon at Piedmont Newnan, said. “A colonoscopy is the best screening test available for colorectal cancer, and many of these cancers can be prevented through regular screenings.”

Most people should get their first colon cancer screening, a colonoscopy, at age 45. The American Cancer Society updated its screening guidelines in May 2018, lowering the recommended screening age from 50 to 45.

“African American men and women are considered high risk for this type of cancer, with a 20 percent higher rate of developing colon cancer, and a 45 percent higher mortality rate,” Dr. Adamu said.

In 2016, there were an estimated 17,000 new colon and rectal cancer diagnoses in African American men and women. Yet, the disease is preventable with proper screenings. Colonoscopy screenings are the number one way to detect disease or find polyps before they become cancerous.

“Some people may not experience any symptoms at all, but symptoms to look for are a change in bowel habits, unintentional weight loss and loss of appetite,” said Adamu. A colonoscopy is a procedure that allows for examination of the inside of the colon, helping doctors to identify precancerous polyps, which are abnormal growths in the colon or rectum. Any polyps or abnormal tissues found during a colonoscopy can be removed and sent to a laboratory for testing.

“Early stages of colorectal cancer usually present no symptoms,” Dr. Adamu said. “This is why screening is crucial because when found early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable.”

Both men and women should have a colonoscopy starting at age 45, however, people at an increased risk may start earlier. It is recommended to get tested every 10 years after that, unless there is a higher risk of colon cancer or someone has previously had cancer.

“Anyone with an immediate family member with a history of colon cancer, such as a parent or sibling, should be tested 10 years earlier than the recommended age of 45,” said Adamu. “Anyone with a genetic disposition or genetic disease should also be tested earlier.”

Risk factors for colorectal cancer include personal or family history of colorectal polyps or cancer, history of inflammatory bowel disease, racial and ethnic background, obesity, and smoking.

For more information on colon cancer and preventative screenings, visit piedmont.org

Recent Promise 360 Winners Honored

Each month, Piedmont Newnan recognizes employees who fulfill Piedmont’s purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch through outstanding demonstration of our values of championing patient-centered care, exemplifying teamwork and connections, being an owner and embracing the future.

Recent DAISY Honorees Recognized

First Friday Hero Program Re-Launches

Honoring local first responders who go above and beyond the call of duty

In March, Piedmont Newnan Hospital will re-launch its First Friday Hero program, and honor local first responders who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Piedmont Newnan created the First Friday Hero program in April 2019, but took a pause at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the hospital and community were stretched on resources.

“We are excited to restart this program and recognize those in our community that make a positive difference in every life they touch,” said Vicki Kaiser, COO at Piedmont Newnan. “It is heartwarming to read all the nominations we receive and learn about how our first responders go above and beyond to help those in our local communities get the help they need.”

The First Friday Hero program is designed to recognize first responders on a monthly basis who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Their line of work is often a thankless job and Piedmont Newnan wants to make the community aware of our local heroes and all they do to make Coweta County and our surrounding communities a better and safer place.

Melinda Kimmons, RN, ICU, Promise 360 Champion

Lynne Anderson and Christian Crumbley, Rehabilitation, Promise 360 Spotlight Winners

Tracy Rogers, Patient Care Tech, (left) and Sydney Hagley, Patient Transporter, (right) Promise 360 Spotlight

Christopher Penticuff, CT Tech, Promise 360 Champion

The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses recognizes the super-human work nurses do everyday.

McKenzie Brunel, RN, IMCU

Charity Daly, RN, IMCU Tiffany Kennedy, RN, Med/Surg

The Featured Joint

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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.” This month’s featured joint is …

Japaneck Frank 2.0

It is always a pleasure when one of your “joints” just knocks it out of the park. Like a scrawny little kid who becomes Mr. Athlete, welcome to Japaneck Frank 2.0.

Frank started out in a small food trailer. He focused on Hibachi dishes that included fried rice and vegetables, with a selection of steak, chicken, salmon or any combination you wanted. We always said he had some of the best sauces we’ve ever had, all homemade. He became so popular he built a bigger trailer.

And now, well he still serves all of the above, but let’s add sushi, bento boxes, fried rice bowls, mushroom soup (awesome), gyoza (to die for dumplings) and well, much more.

Let’s go back to the sushi for a second. He has everyone you would want plus some pretty amazing “special rolls.” Like the 5 in 1 Roll. That would be tuna, salmon, red snapper and yellowtail deep fried w/ eel sauce, spicy mayo, honey wasabi, sriracha sauce topped w/scallions & masago. Like we said, “special.”

Frank has given up his wheels and moved into a brick and mortar spot located inside Senoia Coffee House’s “Mess Hall.” Just enter the coffee house and go toward the back. But if you need a catering job, he will always fire up the trailer for you.

30 Main Street, Suite C, Senoia 678.621.4202

Monday - Closed; Tuesday - Sunday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Dinner: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

https://www.japaneckfranksenoia.com/

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The MUSIC … Local &Live

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

… by Kris Youmans

“Music gives a soul to the Universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” …Plato

*Check out the music calendar for Mad Mexican - consistently good music and great food.

*The Cellar/Bays always has a music calendar that offers a variety of bands & genres.

Some of our Local Musicians …

Aaron Walker - guitarist and singer -you’ll find Aaron playing in local venues with a band and solo. He’s a young artist to watch. Follow Aaron on Facebook & Instagram.

Mary Martin - playing at a venue near you from Fayette to Newnan to LaGrange and everywhere in between. Check out her website for the shows she’s planned for 2023.

Local & Live Venues …

Call ahead to check on Live music dates and times!

THE CELLAR / THE BAYS

20 Jefferson Street, Newnan 770.683.6328

Live Jazz on Wednesdays

Acoustic on Thursdays in the Bays

Live Music Friday and Saturday nights

3/1 … Jimmy Cagle

3/2 … Natalie Rose

3/3 … Men of SAE

3/4 … Chuck & Nick

3/8 … Ted Johnson

3/9 … Mary Martin

3/10 … The Third Up Band

3/11 … Southside Band

3/15 … Pit Road Pickers

3/16 … SAE Jazz

3/17 … Dj Brass Kings

3/18 … The Band One

3/23 … Midnite Cruzor

3/24 … The Max Reggae

3/25 …Pete & Pete Band

3/29 … Rylee Banks

3/30 … John Hensley

3/31 … John Carey

2 East Court Square, Newnan 770.683.9545

Come for great food and live local music.

3/1 … Lerogie 5 p.m.

3/3 … Chad Jernigan 6 p.m.

3/4 … Gracie May/ Market Day

3/8 … Joey Troup 5 p.m.

3/10 … Aaron Watkins 6 p.m.

3/15 … 3 Guys Pickin 5 p.m.

3/17 … Mick Billingsley 6 p.m.

3/18 … Larry Mills 6 p.m.

3/24 … John Hensley & Kevin Walker 6 p.m.

3/25 … Ralph Lynch 6 p.m.

3/27 … Clint Zimmerman & Austin Jones 6 p.m.

BIG SHOTS KITCHEN and BAR

102 B Guthrie Way, PTC 770.629.5591

Jeanine Duke

Every Sunday 12:30-3 p.m.

REDNECK GOURMET

11 N. Court Square, Newnan 770.251.0092

3/24 … Canyonland greatest 70s country rock songs from Laurel Canyon Michelle Malone, Doug Kees, Nelson Nolen, Mark Jones

THE BRICKS ON CHURCH STREET

13 Church St., Grantville, GA 678.877.6571

The Bricks on Church Street in Grantville features local and live music events and is a good choice for your own special events.

OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN on the Square, Fayetteville Marvelous Marvin presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside8:30 p.m.

You’ll hear the best local and regional blues!

SENOIA ALIVE AFTER 5 Main Street, Senoia

3/17 … Seeing Green! St Pat’s Day themed activities

HOGANSVILLE ALIVE AFTER 5 Main Street, Hogansville

3/18 … Daniel Toole 6:30 p.m.

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB

335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan | 770.251.1800

Friday Night Dinner and Music

3/3 … Jeanine Duke

3/10 … TBA

3/17 … Off Ramp

3/24 … TBA

3/31 … Midnite Cruzors

4/7 … Pete & Pete

WILD LEAP BREWING

308 Main St., LaGrange

3/18 … Bill Wicker

Trio 12 p.m. Green beer, live music, food trucks.

Kris Youmans 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, life on Pierce Chapel & Hank the Dog (who also has an ear for music!) Contact Kris with questions, comments, suggestions or just to say you like her column krisyoumansband@gmail.com.

HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC

20 Longstreet Ave., Turin UMC

Music every 1st and 3rd

Saturdays of each month

starting at 6:30 p.m.

Gospel, Bluegrass and Country. Good Music, Good Fellowship!

3/4 … Coleman Family Silver Valley Boys Kirkland & Friends

3/18 … Trinity Trio Slim Pickin’s Combo

CRUST AND CRAFT

3150 Hwy 34 E, Sharpsburg 678.857.3842

3/3 … Aaron Watkins

3/24 … Daniel Toole 7 p.m

THE GRAND HOTEL

303 E. Main St., Hogansville 678.590.7412

3/4 … Kevin & Alison Wallace 7 p.m.

3/11 … Cody Lee 7 p.m.

3/18 … Joe Harrel 7 p.m.

3/25 … Spring Event w/ Live Music Outdoors

w/ Anna & Kevin 6 p.m.

BEACON BREWERY

700 Lincoln St., LaGrange 706.298.6500

Call for live music events!

3/26 …Daniel Toole 4 p.m.

FRIEND’S TABLE (former Highland Bakery & Kitchen) 238 City Circle,PTC 678.369.7820

3/11 … Jeanine Duke 6 p.m.

3/24 … Jeanine Duke 6 p.m.

ABIDE BREWING CO. 110 Werz Industrial Blvd., Newnan

3/10 … Mary Martin

LINE CREEK BREWING CO.

150 Huddleston Rd., PTC 678.993.0086

3/4 … Peter Fodero

3/11 … Mary Martin

3/17 … The Muckers

1-4 p.m. Irish Dancing

Dixon the Band 5:30- 8:30 p.m.

3/24 … Savannah Bassett 6 p.m.

3/25 … Mary Martin 6 p.m.

LINE CREEK BUS BARN

300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville 770.731.1641

Most shows 6-9 p.m.

3/10 … Peter Fodero

3/17 … Kraken’s Release 1 p.m.

Matt Lyon’s Band 5 p.m.

3/18 … Brian Rivers 6 p.m.

3/24 … Butch Watson 6 p.m.

3/25 … Southside Band 6 p.m.

3/31 … Francisco Vidal 6 p.m.

continued on page 14 look throughout issue for more music events

Magic 98.1 is a sponsor of the Fred’s 2023 Summer Concert Series

H April 22 … Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo / Chris Trapper

H May 5 … Cheap Trick

H May 19 … Departure (Journey Tribute)

H June 2 … Grand Funk Railroad / Wet Willie

H June 9 … Rick Springfield / Sasha Hurtado

H June 10 … Toad the Wet Sprocket / Marcy Playground

H June 17 … Morris Day / Midnight Star

H June 24 … ASO / Def Leppard

H July 1 … Belinda Carlisle

H July 22 … CarPool (Cars Tribute) / Hyndesight (Pretenders Tribute)

H August 5 … Black Jacket Symphony / Saturday Night Fever

H August 19 … Interstellar Echoes: A Tribute to Pink Floyd

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THE MAD MEXICAN

Saturday, April 22 …

The most COLORFUL DAY of the year is just around the corner at the Coweta Fairgrounds!

When you attend our special day in remembrance of Abby, you are helping keep 50+Abby’s Closets fully stocked with school supplies. You are making it possible to train teen drivers each month with life saving driving skills. You assist in providing free child grief services monthly and you are funding 6 $1,000 college scholarships annually!! We couldn’t do the work without YOU!!

Grab your family and friends and get ready to make colorful memories together #allforabby!!

KEN SCOTT is BACK and will be performing his entertaining magic show at 10 a.m.

Our AMAZING ONLINE AUCTION with the BEST items, trust us - you’ll want to bid!

DELICIOUS FOOD, MUSIC, AND GAMES FOR ALL AGES!!

We are grateful to be back and can’t wait to celebrate together again! Psalm 91:11 www.abbysangelsfoundation.org

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PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC

206 Clark St., LaGrange 706.443.4838

A true listening room featuring hidden treasures and legendary singer/songwriters in an intimate setting.

3/4 … Jess Jocoy americana, organic roots, creating a blend of twang & texture

3/10 … Goldpine - folksy, americana, yet innovative & eclectic

3/18 … Canyonland Live - playing all the best 70s country rock songs of Laurel Canyon

RPM FULL SERVICE

15 Jackson Street, Newnan 770.683.1414

Live music and restaurant venue. pet friendly patiocall ahead for music lineup.

*Every Sunday music on the Patio

*Karaoke every weekend

Open Mic Wednesdays 8:30 p.m.

THE ALAMO

19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770.683.2526

Call ahead for events, dates and times.

Open Mic Night

Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m.

Come out to see local talent and sign up to play!

De Shawn Parker is your Host.

BRICKHOUSE LAGRANGE

141 Main St., LaGrange, GA 706.298.5485

Live Music every Friday and Saturday Night!

Food and Drink specials all week

Thursday is Karaoke night.

Our featured artist for March is David Puett!

David is the manager and teaches music at Musicology in Newnan. He is also lead guitarist for the Kris Youmans Band and lends his talents to other groups and individuals needing exceptional guitar work. His skill and versatility in multiple music genres is recognized by all who know

We talked to David about music, influences, family, and career. Music seemed to be ever present for David as a young kid. His father is a musician/guitarist and the bands were frequently at their house. In 2005, he graduated from AIM-Atlanta Institute of Music. We asked if teaching was the main goal after graduating.

“I just needed music to be my career. I was lucky enough to get a call from Doug Kees three months after graduation. Teaching isn’t all I do, but it’s definitely the foundation.”

NUTWOOD WINERY

1339 Upper Big Springs Road, LaGrange, GA 706.882.5296

Family owned winery and cafe … beautiful winery with tasting room and vineyard.

Every Friday and Saturday the Winery features a local performer in the Tasting Room. Starting around 6 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays until close at 10 p.m.

Call to get up-to-date lineup for music.

3/18 … Mary Martin

3/31 … Mary Martin

SUTTON’S AMERICAN GRILL

477 Rome St, Carrollton 678.664.2082

3/17 … Lisdoonvarna

7 p.m. celtic, soft rock, folk

3/24 … Deni Phoenix & The Fervor 7 p.m.

HUNTER’S MEXICAN CANTINA

1875 E. Main St., Hogansville 706.637.9444

Family oriented Mexican cantina and grill with friendly atmosphere and live music. Call ahead for music line up.

3/1 … Daniel Toole

3/8 … Twice Shy

GRAZING HERE

2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City 770.486.2696

All Shows Start at 8 p.m.

3/3 … Thomas Tillman Band

3/4 … Crossroads Rebellion funky, rock dance band

3/10 … Dixon

3/11 … Limited Edition

3/17 … Gravity

3/18 … Steven Moore Band

3/24 … The Band 85 South

3/25 … 6 Feet Back high energy, 70s & 80s music

3/31 … Kyle Bradley Band country & soul

1st Saturday of every month!

(Around the Newnan Courthouse)

Pickin On The Square starts around 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. and is for all ages and levels of play. Join in the fun by singing along or bring your acoustic instrument. Lots of networking for musicians going on during the performances.

His influences cover a wide range of music.

“Besides my father’s influences, Nirvana and Stevie Ray Vaughan opened me up to the world of the 90s in Atlanta-rock & blues.

“One of the highlights so far as a musician would be when the band won the Georgia Country Awards Traditional Artist. We were also chosen as one of eight bands representing Georgia through Georgia Public Broadcasting in advance of Ken Burn’s documentary ‘Country Music.’ The band was voted Best of Coweta in 2020, 2021.”

David says the biggest reward with music has been the blessing of leading worship with his kids - this is what it’s all about and family is what is most important to him.

He says, “Imma keep playin’ till I can’t play anymore!”

And he has some advice for young musicians just starting out.

“Don’t set your sights on just one thing, develop as many industry skills as you can and be open to all industry opportunities”

Look for Daniel Toole at Hunter’s Cantina March 1, Hogansville Alive After 5 March 18, Crust & Craft March 24 and Beacon Brewery March 26

PICKIN’ ON THE SQUARE

Lerogie Mad Mexican March 1

The Cellar March 16

The LOCATIONS

Check Out www.explorecoweta.com for Calendar of Events

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts

1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265 www.thenixoncentre.net 770.254.2787

Good Shot Judy •Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m.

From the swingin’ sounds of Sinatra, Basie, and contemporaries like Michael Buble, and Harry Connick Jr., to the beautiful ballads of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and back to the high energy Latin Dance big band sound, Good Shot Judy has got you covered! Now... Let it Swing Baby!

Masterworks Bluegrass and Stained Glass

Sunday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m.

A Salute to Glen Campbell with Jeff Dayton

Thursday March 23 at 7 p.m.

From his 15 years as bandleader and guitarist with Hall of Fame legend Glen Campbell to his tours on guitar with Lee Greenwood and megastar Kenny Chesney, Jeff has kept the same upbeat gratitude and energy he’s had since his early days in club bands.

LocaL TheaTre

24 1st Ave, Newnan • 770-683-6282 http://newnantheatre.org

N.I.T.W.I.T.S. Return to Survival Island

March 4, 8 - 10 p.m.

Newnan Theatre Company’s improvisational comedy troupe, N.I.T.W.I.T.S., began fifteen years ago to bring something more than “just plays” to the community. The players take suggestions from the audience to which they base their comedy sketch.

The Legacy TheaTre

The Legacy Theatre

1175 Senoia Rd., Suite C., Tyrone, GA., 30290 http://www.thelegacytheatre.org/

Grease - School Edition • March 16-26

With a hip-shaking rock ‘n’ roll score featuring hits like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” and “We Go Together,” Grease celebrates Rydell High’s class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory.

around downTown

Main Street Newnan 6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.8283 mainstreetnewnan.com

Market Day • Saturday, March 4 & April 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Market will feature over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items. Market Day favorites include: fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc.

Spring Art Walk • Friday, March 24, 5-9 p.m.

The Art Walk Event is our celebration of local art, and is hosted twice a year in Downtown Newnan! Visitors can expect to stroll through over 25 locations and see the work of at least 40 artists, and you will find a wide variety of art styles and mediums.

Movies

Regal Cinemas

Georgian 14

Ashley Park

237 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan 844.462.7342

www.regmovies.com

senoia

NCG Cinemas at Fischer Crossings

55 Fischer Crossings Blvd., Sharpsburg 678-326-4460

www.ncgmovies.com

The Carnegie Library

1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770.683.1347 newnancarnegie.com

Exercise Is Medicine, Gentle Yoga and Crochet, Book Club with Lola, Chef Carlin for Kids Feb. 16, Literary Circle Book Club, and more. Visit newnancarnegie.com and eventbrite.com for information. Some events require reservations and space is limited.

Senoia Spring Boutique Crawl

March 3, noon to 8 p.m.

Senoia Alive After 5

Returns March 17, 5 p.m.

Senoia Shopping, Dining, Music and More

Senoia Farmers Market

Returns March 25, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40 Travis St., Senoia / senoiafarmersmarket on Facebook. Fresh local produce, vendors and artisans. http://www.enjoysenoia.net

Senoia Area Historical Society

History Museum

6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com

Open every Friday and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Check out their Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistoricalsociety.org

Southside Theatre Guild

20 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213 770-969-0956 • http://www.stgplays.com/

Charlotte’s Web (2023) Feb. 23 - March 5

Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White.

2023

Did You Know?

• 61% of low-income families do not have a single piece of age-appropriate reading material in their home?

• 1/3rd of Georgia’s children start school unprepared to learn?

• 75% of Georgia’s students who are poor readers in the third grade will remain poor readers in high school?

Live music, delicious food and vendors. Shamrock Park, 960 Senoia Road, Tyrone

How Do Books Help?

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. However, in order to read with a child, books must be in the home.

Live Music M

Look for Kris Youman’s Local and Live Music column in this issue

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OutdOOrs

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263

www.gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend

Call and ask about reservations: 770.254.7271

Build a Bird Adobe • Saturday, March 4, 1-2:30 p.m. Join our naturalist to learn how birds are important pollinators then afterwards let’s have fun making bird houses or bird feeders, just in time for spring! Meet at the visitor center. 15 person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

P rofessiona L s P or T s

NBA Basketball

ATLANTA HAWKS

March 3, Fri., Portland

Trailblazers, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 4, Sat., at Miami Heat, 8 pm – BSSE

March 6, Mon., at Miami Heat, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 8, Wed., at Washington Wizards, 7 pm – BSSE

March 10, Fri., at Washington Wizards, 7 pm – BSSE

March 11, Sat., Boston Celtics, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 13, Mon., Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 17, Fri., Golden State Warriors, 7:30 pm – BSSE / NBATV

301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 770.719.4173 www.TheVilleAmp.com/

Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta 404.881.2100

Tickets on sale for upcoming shows. Check website … http://foxtheatre.org

Bird Chat And Chew • Sunday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join our park naturalist and learn about different birds and their sounds. We will identify the birds around the Day-Use Area and along the Riverside Trail. When we are done, we will have lunch together. Bring your lunch, cameras and/or binoculars! 10 Person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater

201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 770.631.0630

Check website for 2023 Concert Series! amphitheater.org/ at Boyd Park 110 Smith Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 706.298.5434

Check website for the latest Concert Series! sweetland.events/

Singers & Wattlers Nature Hike • Friday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join the naturalist on a 2.4-mile hike up the Wild Turkey Trail and down the Brown Thrasher trail and let’s talk about Wild Turkeys and Brown Thrashers. The hike is moderate to strenuous. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Meet at the Visitor Center. 20-person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

March 19, Sun., at San Antonio Spurs, 4 pm – BSSE

March 21, Tues., Detroit Pistons, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 22, Wed., at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 pm – BSSE

March 25, Sat., Indiana Pacers, 5 pm – BSSE

March 26, Sun., Memphis Grizzlies, 6 pm – BSSE / NBATV

March 28, Tues., Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 pm – BSSE

March 31, Fri., at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 pm – BSSE

April 2, Sun., Dallas Mavericks, 6 pm – BSSE / NBATV

April 4, Tues., at Chicago Bulls, 8 pm – BSSE

April 5, Wed., Washington Wizards, 7:30 pm – BSSE

All Home Games played at State Farm Arena BSSE – Bally Sports Southeast TNT – Turner Network Television

Chastain Park 140 W Wieuca Rd NW, Atlanta 404.233.2227 State Farm Arena 1 Philips Dr NW (at Centennial Olympic Park Dr), Atlanta, GA 404.878.3000

Tickets on sale for upcoming shows. Check website … statefarmarena.com

Coweta County Genealogical Society

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Making Butterflies • Saturday, March 11, 1-2:30 p.m. Join our naturalist to learn how butterflies are important pollinators then afterwards let’s have fun doing butterfly crafts. Meet at the visitor center. 15 person limit. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

Campfire and Bingo • Saturday, March 18, 7-8 p.m. Roast marshmallows and play bingo or simply come to enjoy the warmth of the fire. Bring blankets and chairs. Pre-register in advance by calling the park office. 10 person limit. Pre-register and pay in advance by calling the park office. $3 plus $5 parking.

Game Day And Lunch • Sunday, March 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

If you were unable to join us for campfire bingo, come join the naturalist this afternoon for a few games of nature bingo and prizes. Bring your lunch! 15-person limit. Meet at Day-Use Area. Please call the office to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

Armadillo Chat and Chew • Friday, March 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet the naturalist at the Day-Use Area to learn about Armadillos. Make your own Armadillo then have lunch with the naturalist. 10-person limit. Please call to pre-register. $3 plus $5 parking.

Geocaching For Beginners • Sunday March 26, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Come learn how to geocache and see what we find. We will go over the basics and learn some tips and tricks. Please download the Geocaching App from app store or www.geocaching.com. Free. 20-person limit. Meet at visitor center! Please call the office to pre-register. $5 parking. Make sure to contact them before you go!

MLS Soccer

ATLANTA UNITED

March 4, Sat, Toronto FC, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

March 11, Sat., at Charlotte FC, Noon – Apple TV/FOX

March 18, Sat., Portland Timbers, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

March 25, Sat., at Columbus Crew, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

April 1, Sat., New York Red Bulls, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

April 8, Sat., at New York City FC, 7:30 pm – Apple TV

All Home Games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

MLB Baseball

ATLANTA BRAVES

March 1*, Wed., Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 pm

March 2*, Thurs., at New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), 1:10 pm

March 3*, Fri., at Houston Astros (West Palm Beach), 1:05 pm

March 4*, Sat., Minnesota Twins (SS), 1:05 pm

March 4*, Sat., at Baltimore Orioles (SS)(Sarasota), 1:05 pm

March 5*, Sun., New York Yankees, 1:05 pm

March 7*, Tues., Boston Red Sox, 6:05 pm

March 8*, Wed., Dominican Republic, 1:05 pm

March 9*, Thurs., at Toronto Blue Jays (SS)(Dunedin), 1:07 pm

March 9*, Thurs., Puerto Rico (SS), 1:05 pm

March 10*, Fri., at Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 pm – BSS

March 11*, Sat., Detroit Tigers, 1:05 pm

March 12*, Sun., at Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), 1:05 pm

March 13*, Mon., Baltimore Orioles (SS), 1:05 pm

March 14*, Tues., at Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), 1:05 pm

March 15*, Wed., Houston Astros, 1:05 pm

March 16*, Thurs., at Tampa Bay Rays (SS), 1:05 pm – BSSE

March 17*, Fri., at Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), 1:05 pm

March 18*, Sat., Philadelphia Phillies, 6:05 pm

March 19*, Sun., at Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), 1:05 pm

March 20*, Mon., Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 pm

March 22*, Wed., at Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), 1:05 pm – BSS

March 23*, Thurs., New York Mets, 1:05 pm – BSSE

March 24*, Fri., at Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), 6:05 pm

March 25*, Sat., at Minnesota Twins (SS)(Fort Myers), 1:05 pm

March 25*, Sat., Minnesota Twins (SS), 1:05 pm – BSSE

March 26*, Sun., Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 pm – BSS

March 27*, Mon., Boston Red Sox, 1:05 pm – BSSE

March 28*, Tues., at Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), 1:05 pm

March 30, Thurs., at Washington Nationals, 1:05 pm – BSSE

April 1, Sat., at Washington Nationals, 4:05 pm – BSSE

April 2, Sun., at Washington Nationals, 1:35 pm – BSS

April 3, Mon., at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:45 pm – BSSE

April 4, Tues., at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:45 pm – BSS

April 5, Wed., at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 pm – BSS

All Home Spring Training Games played at Cool Today Park * denotes Spring Training Game SS - Split Squad BSSE

Great Scot! Coweta Prepares to Welcome Students from Abroad

by Jenny Enderlin

This July, Scotland’s Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra (AFO) will return to the United States for the first time since the COVID pandemic. Their first tour stop is Newnan, and the five dozen young musicians will have the opportunity to stay in local homes, learn about American culture, and perform at the Wadsworth Auditorium. The trip is an extension of the international sister-city relationship between Newnan and the city of Ayr (and likewise, sister-county relationship between Coweta and South Ayrshire) forged in the 1990s.

Coweta’s heritage has long been linked to Scotland. Chief William McIntosh, Jr., an admittedly controversial figure in history whose father was Scottish and mother was Creek, played a huge role in the formation of Coweta. Scottish-American industrialist Andrew Carnegie built Carnegie libraries both in Newnan and Ayr, and throughout the 1700s and 1800s, a number of Scottish families settled in Georgia.

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Today, Scottish heritage is celebrated throughout the county. Each year in January, Larisa Scott, Executive Director of the McRitchie-Hollis Museum, and her husband, Michael Scott, facilitate the Newnan Burns Weekend which celebrates famed poet Robert Burns who was born in Ayr. Periodically, representatives from Newnan, which in the past have included Bette Hickman, Phyllis Graham, Cynthia Bennett, and Mayor Keith Brady, have visited Ayr as an expression of the continued commitment to the sister-city, sister-county relationship.

At present, the AFO Steering Committee, which is made up of city and county employees, Explore Newnan-Coweta, members of the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission, and other local citizens is diligently planning the multi-day itinerary.

“I’m so glad to be back surrounded with so much energy to make this event first class in every way!” says Co-chair Bette Hickman

who recently returned from an extended stay abroad. The activities planned include a hoedown barbeque, pool party, and a much-anticipated concert.

“I just think that the energy these young people have - because they’ve spent a lot of time on their craft - is reflected in the music. It makes you want to dance and move!” says Co-chair Phyllis Graham who also notes the importance of the arts when it comes to healing and connection. “It’s an opportunity for the community to come together for something that’s positive, for celebrating the gifts that we’re given!”

Families interested in hosting the foreign students can apply on the City of Newnan website. A formal background check is required. For more information, contact the City of Newnan at 770.254.2358.

We've Got Your Back

At Georgia Bone and Joint Spine Center, Dr. Chad Kessler and Dr. David Love are passionate about restoring their patients’ function through an individualized approach. From start to finish, The Spine Center offers a continuum of care with fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons specializing in spine surgery, spine specific physical therapists, x-ray, MRI, and staff dedicated to our patients’ care.

Dr. Chad Kessler

Renowned spine specialist with over 20 years of experience

“Because everything is in one place, we can get X-rays scheduled the same day, and the images are back almost immediately. If a patient needs physical therapy or targeted pain injections, I can get them in with someone I trust within a week. The best thing about the Spine Center is being able to find all-inclusive, state-ofthe-art care without having to travel into Atlanta.”

Dr. David Love

Fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery

“Most people have one or two episodes of back pain, and 90% of them never need surgery. The goal of treatment is to give them many more good days than bad days without invasive treatment.”

1755 Hwy. 34 E, Suite 2200, Newnan 125 Grand Oak Drive, Fayetteville

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m to 3 p.m.

770-253-1121

40 Hospital Road

Call 770-502-2175 to schedule or book an appointment online at www.GeorgiaBoneandJoint.org

Real Es tate PAPER

with Jess Barron

Five Common Contingencies in Real Estate

As a Realtor, we deal with contingencies in contracts every day. As a consumer, you may or may not be aware of these contingencies. Contingencies are provisions that must be met for the property transaction to be completed or the buyer is entitled to terminate the contract and receive their earnest money back. They are critical in our contracts and in protecting our clients.

The most well-known contingency is the home inspection contingency. This gives the buyer the right to have the property that they are purchasing professionally inspected and request repairs and/or a credit from the seller by a certain date. The home inspection is typically completed during the due diligence period of a purchase and sale agreement.

Another popular contingency is the appraisal contingency. This allows the buyer time to have the property appraised by a neutral third party, typically the buyer’s mortgage lender’s appraiser. If the appraisal comes back lower than the sales price or with required repairs, the buyer may negotiate with the seller to handle such requests during the appraisal contingency.

The financial contingency protects the buyer should they not be approved to obtain a mortgage. An example of this would be the buyer losing their job during the financial contingency. The buyer would be protected and would receive their earnest money back in this situation.

Perhaps the most important but least talked about contingency is the title contingency. You cannot sell a property without clear or good title. There is a pre-written language in our Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) forms that allows the buyer to examine title and terminate the contract, without penalty, should there be any issues. Most sellers will try to resolve any issues with title to push the transaction through. However, this is not always possible. An example of this would be a property owner, recently divorced, that has unpaid spouse support or alimony to their former spouse. I have seen this hold up contracts before when it cannot be resolved.

A home purchase is the largest financial investment most people make. When purchasing real estate, it is essential that you have a well thought out plan, with contingencies in a contract, to protect you. Many issues can be discovered throughout the course of a transaction, and you need to protect yourself. I highly recommend working with an experienced Realtor to do so.

Jess Barron is an Associate Broker with Lindseys, Inc. Realtors and former President of the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors. n

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MLS #20005781

24+/- ACRES ON POPLAR ROAD AT YEAGER ROAD INTERSECTION. Already zoned C-6 with water and sewer. Ideal for multiuse development. $7,000,000 for all or will consider subdividing front 5 acres for $500,000 per acre and back 19+/- acres for $250,000 per acre. Frank / Chip.

HURRY ON THIS 14.41+/- WOODED ACRE TRACT ON US HWY 29 approximately 5 miles north of Newnan! 819.25’ Road frontage. Small pond. Ideal for development, church, school, estate size lot or possible subdivision. $599,900. Frank / Chip.

MLS #10110852

2 VACANT BUILDING LOTS IN WEST COWETA COUNTY with county water and electricity available. Country setting on East Coggin but easy access to Newnan, Franklin, and Carrollton. $60,000 per lot. Frank and Jess.

MLS #10021670

12 CHOICE BUILDING LOTS IN GRANTVILLE. BULK SALE ONLY. Easy access to I-85, Atlanta, Newnan, LaGrange and Columbus. Seller will only sell as a bundle, not individual lots. $420,000. Frank/Jess.

LOTS/LAND

3 VACANT LOTS IN ASHLEY WOODS. Subject to Covenants & Restrictions of record. Nicely wooded lots. No HOA. Possible bsmt lots. Lots 15, 16 & 17 are available for $29,900 each. Frank.

MLS #10110540

NEW CONSTRUCTION IN NEWNAN! 4BR/3BA CRAFTSMAN style ranch on 1.57+/- Ac w/easy access to downtown Newnan & I-85. Open floor plan in quiet rural setting. Bldr is offering $2,000 in closing costs & an interest rate buy down w/preferred lender. Estimated completion – March 2023. $420,000. Jess.

MLS #10094129

POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL LOT in choice Highway 34E Corridor! Excellent opportunity with high traffic count. Easy access to I-85 and Peachtree City! $49,900. Jess / Frank.

SOLD! SOLD!

MLS #10119008

GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORIC NEWNAN! Level

SITE OF PROPOSED NEW INTERCHANGE ON I-85 NORTH OF NEWNAN 255 Acres on I- 85 North of Newnan. Between 2 Industrial parks, 27-acre Lake. All utilities available $70,000 per acre Frank owner/agent.

MLS #10101800

109 RESIDENTIAL LOTS IN MANCHESTER, GA! Manchester city water, sewer & electricity available. Schools nearby! Walk to downtown Manchester. $30,000 per lot. BULK SALE ONLY. Frank/Jess.

LOTS/LAND

2 WOODED VACANT LOTS in West Coweta on East Coggins Road. Easy access to Newnan, Franklin or Carrollton. $60,000 per lot. Frank/Jess.

RESIDENTIAL LOT ON BERRY AVENUE IN TOWN. All utilities available. $29,900 Frank.

6.47 ACRES ZONED GENERAL COMMERCIAL! Convenient to Hwy 34 Bypass & downtown Newnan. Great opportunity for many potential uses. New Price $499,000. Frank and Chip.

LOTS/LAND

12 CHOICE BUILDING LOTS in Grantville. Easy access to I-85, Atlanta, Newnan, LaGrange and Columbus. Sold ‘as is’. $420,000 Bulk Sale Only. Frank/Jess.

Residential Lot within walking distance to Atkinson Elementary and Newnan High School. Build your dream home! $85,000. Jess. SOLD! SOLD!

AMLAJACK 255.5+/- ACRES WITH HALF MILE FRONTAGE ON I-85 between 2 industrial parks. $17,890,600. Frank.

VACANT LOTS IN ASHLEY WOODS SUBDIVISION. Subject to Covenants and Restrictions of record. Nicely wooded lots. Possible basement lot. Lots 15, 16 & 17 are listed and priced individually at $29,900 each. Frank.

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THIS IS SO SAD ... RIP Mr. Henry! Great employee and ambassador for Arnall Grocery Company for so many, many years. He will surely be missed. From Arnall Grocery: “Sorry to report that Mr. Henry Vaughn has passed away. He loved to take care of his customers. The loyalty and dedication he showed is unsurpassed. He is missed by many.”

Yamaha’s commitment to Community isn’t just through straight donations. We also encourage our team to volunteer, and we back that up with a promise. As our team turns in the hours they have volunteered with a nonprofit, we donate $15 for every hour back to the organization they supported.

WINPAK FILMS INC. IS HIRING

Much More Than a Place to Work

Winpak Films Inc. is growing to meet the demand for food packaging and other flexible film products around the world. As we expand our capacity, we are dedicated to much more than hiring machine operators, logistics pros, maintenance, and lab technicians to support our production growth. Importantly, we are committed to supporting your growth and advancing your career.

For starters, we’ve created a supportive, clean and safe work environment that has made many of our employees stay with us for decades and even inspire their children to come to work for us. Then we reward their loyalty with exceptional working conditions and a great employment package, plus the opportunity to live in and raise families with the small-town advantages of Senoia and nearby Peachtree City, Ga.

Overall, we’re known for nurturing an environment that’s better than 95 percent of workplaces around the world.

What Can Winpak Offer You?

Our commitment to a wellrounded benefits program goes beyond medical insurance to include dental, vision, telemedicine, a flexible spending account, and life and disability benefits. If you work at Winpak 30+ hours a week on a continuous basis, you’re eligible for benefits. Your eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of hire with the company. Employees can expect:

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• Outstanding medical & supplemental insurance

• Retirement Programs / 401K

 $2,000 signing / retention bonus

• Paid vacation & sick leave

• Career advancementoperators today could be managers tomorrow

• Friendly, helpful production teams & managers

• Company-paid training

• Creative work schedules

Contributing to a Sustainable Future

At Winpak, sustainability is more than just a buzzword, it’s engrained in how we work and manage our resources. We provide opportunities for active employee engagement in various initiatives which align with our sustainability pillars. This enables us, as an organization, to work together to become a better corporate citizen and contributor to a better planet.

“They really show their appreciation for you.”

V. Smith

About Winpak Ltd. Winpak designs and supplies innovative packaging to some of the world’s largest brands.

As an employee of Winpak Films, you are part of Winpak Ltd., an $853 million company with 12 manufacturing facilities in North America encompassing locations in Illinois, New Jersey, California, Canada and Mexico.

Our facilities’ total floor space would cover 40 football fields and we employ more than 2,500 people. We started operations in 1978, and our corporate headquarters is in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Winpak is listed on the TSX (WPK).

How Much Could You Earn?

Extrusion Operators can earn up to $23.50 per hour, depending on skill level. For entry level employees

months in just the first year. On

first anniversary of hire you could be earning $19 to $20 per hour, depending on your job title and performance. Night shift positions earn an extra $1.50 per hour. Jobs include Machine Operators, QA Lab Technicians, Logistics Operators, Storeroom Attendants, Plate Mounters, and Apprentice Press Operators.

Our stepped-up wage scale starts at $16 per hour for entry level employees with the opportunity for higher earnings every 3 months in just the first year, On the first anniversary of hire you could be earning $18 to $20 per hour, depending on your job title and performance. Jobs include Machine Operators, QA Lab Technicians, Logistics Operators, Storeroom Attendants, Plate Mounters, and Apprentice Press Operators. Extrusion Operators can earn up to $21.59 per hour, depending on skill level.

Find

Everything we do reflects how much Winpak cares for our employees and wants to keep them and help them succeed. We’re eager to tell you more about our available jobs, our exceptional products, and a workplace that feels like more than just work. Contact:

WFIjobs@winpak.com or call 678-633-8788

“I appreciate how my co-workers train me in a way I can understand.”

M. Boswell

The Film Fix … Streaming Edition

with Jonathan W. Hickman

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/

In Theaters:

Cocaine Bear (now playing) – l Fix Rating 7/10 – In the 1980s, a cache of cocaine is dumped from a crashing plane in the Tennessee/Georgia mountains. When a black bear discovers and ingests large amounts of the powdery, white substance, she goes on a rampage.

This tongue-in-cheek comedy, loosely based on a true story, is equal parts funny and gory. Destined to be a cult classic, director Elizabeth Banks infuses her “Jaws” parody with ample amounts of 80s nostalgia. The movie features a stellar cast featuring a humorous turn by Alden Ehrenreich, an adorable and funny pint-sized, foulmouthed Christian Convery, and the last performance by the late Ray Liotta.

Creed III (March 3) – l NO Fix Rating 5/10 – In the third, and, hopefully, final, Creed film, Michael B. Jordan never lets you forget that he’s a movie star--from his expensive designer clothing, his fabulous LA mansion, to his perfect Rolls-Royce. In this slick production, Jordan looks rich from head to toe, even when his character is taking a beating in the ring.

That wealthy, polished persona belies the rough and ready one that handsomely launched the “Rocky” spin-off “Creed” in 2015. By contrast, “Creed III” lacks the raw edge and the street cred that the 2015 film captured perfectly. This entry is a marginal improvement over the cartoonish “Creed II,” but it’s a wasted opportunity for Jordan, who also makes his directorial debut.

When interviewed about this project, Sylvester Stallone said, “I like my heroes getting beat up, but I just don’t want them going into that dark space. I just feel people have enough darkness.” In exploring Creed’s relationship with an emotionally damaged childhood friend, arguably, “Creed III” might not be dark enough.

Even though Stallone does not appear in this film, the narrative he originally wrote in 1976 is partially recycled in “Creed III.” The story has Adonis “Donnie” Creed retiring after a rematch with Ricky Conlan (Tony Bellew). As a second career, Creed turns to promotion and management.

One afternoon, he’s visited by an old friend Damian Anderson (Jonathan Majors), who has recently been released from a long stint in prison. Anderson, whose age hovers around 40, was once a golden glove champ. He desperately wants Creed to give him a shot at the title. Can Creed overcome the demons of his past and make things right with his friend? Naturally, this is gonna end up in the ring.

“Creed III” is the kind of pulpy entertainment associated with lesser installments in the prolific boxing movie franchise. But something is off, as the core theme is confused, with an irresponsible message promoting that all problems can be settled with your fists. An attempt to grapple with this dilemma is jettisoned in a false moment when Creed’s thoughtful wife (Tessa Thompson) embraces the violent solution with little explanation.

Majors, who just last month was the best thing about the MCU’s “Quantumania,” once again proves that he’s the real deal. If only this script would have allowed him to be genuinely as frightening as he could be. But what’s surprising is that despite his questionable motives, I found myself rooting for his character as the final battle with Creed hits the ring.

Streaming Selects:

Perry Mason (Season 2 starts on March 6) – The origin story for the famous 1950s-era television lawyer continues with its second season. Matthew Rhys plays the title character, a private investigator and, eventually, a lawyer, in 1930s Los Angeles. The noir drama was well-received when it launched, but nearly three years have passed since season one, meaning that viewers may have to do some heavy lifting and rewatch the first eight episodes to reacquaint themselves with the players and their place in the world.

Agent Elvis (season 1, March 17, 2023) – In this animated adventure, Matthew McConaughey gives voice to a fantastical version of the famous Memphis singer. In “Agent Elvis,” the rock star becomes a secret agent who, according to the Netflix synopsis, “trades in his jumpsuit for a jetpack” and joins forces with a secret government program. The musician-turned-spy reportedly battles “dark forces that threaten the country.” The trailer looks like adultskewing fun, and McConaughey’s voice work sounds less like Elvis and more like, well, McConaughey, which is “alright, alright, alright.”

Ted Lasso (March 15) – “If seeing is believing, I believe we’ve been seen,” Ted (Jason Sudeikis) quips, standing beside his right arm Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt). The two seasoned pros inspect the team lockers, each adorned with a custom version of his trademark motivational term, “Believe.” Believing in Lasso, Apple’s streaming platform hopes that the return of its marquee show will help viewers discover all the quality programming it has been churning out.

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After checking out “Ted Lasso,” you can also give their climate change series “Extrapolations” a look starting on March 17. And at the end of the month, you can watch the movie “Tetris,” which is a narrative about the origin of the famous video game; hint, it was smuggled out of the Soviet Union.

Theatrical Teasers:

Scream VI (March 10) – The latest installment in the long-running self-aware horror franchise takes Ghostface to New York City.

Luther: The Fallen Sun (March 10) – The hit British television series gets a theatrical spin-off. Disgraced detective John Luther (Idris Elba) is forced to escape prison to capture a serial killer in London.

The Mandalorian (season 2, episode 1, March 1) – Disney’s most popular space opera series returns after more than a two-year hiatus. Meanwhile, the crown of the Star Wars universe’s best series was taken by last year’s transcendent “Andor.” In the season three “Mandalorian” trailer, Mando (Pedro Pascal) decides to return to Mandalore to seek forgiveness. Still, there’s darkness threatening the galaxy, and he’s got the child, Grogu, to protect. Of course, Grogu might not need protection as its powers continue to grow.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods (March 17) – Shazam (Zachary Levi) returns to do battle with a new group of super-powered villains led by Hespera (Helen Mirren) in the latest DC comics adaptation.

65 (March 17) – Adam Driver plays an astronaut who crashes on a strange planet where he discovers that the life there might not be very hospitable.

John Wick: Chapter 4 (March 24) – Keanu Reeves is back in fine form as the super-killer title character. This time, he’s offered

a chance at freedom from the dangerous organization, The High Table.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (March 31) – This reboot of the 2000 adaptation of the popular role-playing game stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, and Hugh Grant. While the action looks fast and furious, the comic vibe might make the movie even more entertaining.

Daisy Jones & The Six (season 1, March 3, 2023) – l Fix Rating 6/10 – Adapted from the bestseller by Taylor Jenkins Reid, “Daisy Jones & The Six” is arguably an improvement over the tedious source material. The book was composed of a laborious series of documentary-style interviews, partially recreated in this series. But the material comes alive as the action is vividly recreated in the cinematic form. The story follows the rise of a 1970s rock band. Elvis’ granddaughter Riley Keough plays the title character, a Stevie Nicks-inspired siren, who joins a Fleetwood Mac-style music group.

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