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News and Musings …

Notes from here, there and the Internet …

◈ November is National Adoption Month. Check out Christian City’s ad. ◈ There’s some good news Zen to the left and Corby’s column is on page 4.

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◈ Look for the story of Newnan Utilities Caring Customers awarding local nonprofits. ◈ November 7 … Newnan’s Market Day, Senoia’s Farmers’ Market, Olde 85 Music Festival. ◈ COTY Nominees Deadline & H Veteran’s Day! H November 11. ◈ Look for Local and Live Music events throughout November with Kris Youman’s column. ◈ KNB Paper Shredding & 27th Annual Alpha Delta Kappa Coweta Christmas &

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◈ Check out our Locations calendar for events throughout this month.

Keep Newnan Beautiful (KNB), in partnership with Coweta County, collected an impressive 59.5 tons of tires during its Tire Amnesty event held recently. The event provided Coweta County residents with an opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted tires, helping protect the environment and promote healthier, cleaner communities.

Southern Serenity’s Day of Beauty & Wellness … all on November 14. Plan Accordingly!

What if April Fools Day is actually April 2 and we all got fooled? West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Adult Education division has launched the Career Plus High School Diploma Program, which gives Georgia residents age 18 and older a new path to earn their high school diploma and college credentials.“The Career Plus High School Diploma Program is an exciting addition to the Adult Education division at West Georgia Technical College,” said Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education at WGTC. “The program gives students the choice to pursue either a high school equivalency credential or a high school diploma.”

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The first person to use sarcasm must have had a really hard time explaining he was being sarcastic.

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The City of Newnan recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the opening of Bicentennial Park on East Broad Street, just East of the Historic Train Depot. For more information, read the official press release on the City of Newnan website, cityofnewnan.org. You will always this read wrong.

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Happy 15th Anniversary to the Coweta Samaritan Clinic! Fifteen years ago today, we opened our doors and welcomed our very first patients. What began with just a handful of patients that day has grown into thousands of patients served, tens of thousands of office visits, and millions of dollars in free, high-quality healthcare provided to our uninsured neighbors in need.

◈ ELEVATE Coweta Wild Game Dinner & Great American Smokeout November 19. ◈ There’s some cute Munchkin photos in this issue. Look for more at wintersmedia.net. ◈ Holiday Sip & See in downtown Newnan & Senoia’s Alive After 5 November 20 . ◈ Senoia’s Turkey Trot 5K November 21. enjoysenoia.com ◈ Chef Roberto shares his Pumpkin Flan recipe just in time for Thanksgiving. Look for EMC’s

Thanksgiving ad and check out Jonathan Hickman’s column for some holiday streaming suggestions.

◈ Santa on the Square in downtown Newnan & Senoia’s Christkindl Market opens November 27. ◈ Look for the Professional Sports column. Falcon’s aren’t soaring, so maybe the Hawks? ◈ Giving Tuesday & NJSL’s Can-A-Thon is December 1. ◈ Check out Piedmont Newnan’s ad for info on their Merry & Bright Kids’ Night December 3. ◈ Newnan’s Christmas Tour of Home is set for December 4. ◈ The Classic Market & Wine Shoppe has Wine Tastings in December. Hurry and RSVP. ◈ City of Newnan’s Christmas Parade is December 12. ◈ Habitat’s Great Gingerbread Build and Marketplace is December 13. ◈ BTG’s Glow Run 2027 is January 30. They need sponsors. Look for their ad.

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Nominations Open for 2027 Coweta County Citizen of the Year

Nominations accepted through Wednesday November 11, 2026. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 Coweta County Citizen of the Year award. This annual honor recognizes an individual who has shown outstanding leadership, citizenship, and a sustained commitment to improving the community. “For years, the Citizen of the Year award has celebrated extraordinary individuals who embody true civic leadership and a spirit of selfless service,” said Nancy Walden, Chair of the event committee. “If you know someone making a lasting, positive impact, we encourage you to share their story and submit a nomination.” The public is encouraged to nominate a deserving individual by completing the nomination form which can be found on the Newnan-Coweta Chamber website. Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday November 11, 2026. The nominee should live in Coweta County, and his/her civic and volunteer activities must 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. Individuals may not nominate themselves, and family members may not nominate another family member. Individuals must be nominated on the basis of their volunteer and community impact, not on the result of their paid work. When memberships and organizations are part of the nomination, specific accomplishments must be included. The nomination form should include both the nominee’s name and contact information, as well as the nominator’s name and contact information. The nominator must provide a cover page and answer the four listed questions to describe the nominee’s contributions to the community and obtain two letters of recommendation. A one-page biography of the nominee must also be included. Completed nomination forms and packages should be emailed to the NewnanCoweta Chamber, info@newnancowetachamber.org or faxed to 770-253-2271 no later than 5pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The 2027 Citizen of the Year announcement event will be held on January 28, 2027, at the Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan, GA 30265, with doors opening at 6pm. To learn more about sponsoring the event, or to purchase individual tickets, please contact Nancy Walden, email nkwalden@gmail.com, phone 770-596-6428. 

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National Teen Driver Safety Week WAS October 18-24

Abby’s Angels has hosted this life saving week and partnered with Coweta County High Schools, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Department and Newnan Police Departments for the past several years. The focus is on building safe driving habits and opening conversations between teen peers and between parents and teen drivers. Through engaging campus activities, sharing our personal story and Abby’s life with high school students and providing information and awareness; the goal is to promote positive prevention and empower young drivers to pledge to help share our #1Life1Choice safe driving mission.

DRIVERS WHO TEXT ARE 23 TIMES

More Likely To Be Involved In A Crash

TEEN DRIVERS WHO REACH FOR THEIR PHONE Increase Their Risk of Crashing One of the 5 key factors of safe teen driving and driving in general is seat belt usage. In recent data, roughly 53% of drivers aged 15–20 who died in crashes were unrestrained. There should never be more people riding in the car than there are seat belts!

It’s never ok to drive under the influence of any substance. Thinking you’re “ok” to drive is like playing russian roulette with a 2 ton weapon. Reaction time, decision making, vision-everything is altered and impaired.

700%

TEEN DRIVERS WHO EAT WHILE DRIVING are 3 TIMES more likely to be involved in a crash

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• Psalm 91:11 • #childgrief • #childgriefawareness • #allforabby • #1life1Choice • #donatelife • #savelives

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I love the Holidays. All of you who follow me know that. I got the passion from my mom. Usually there isn’t a nook or a cranny that isn’t decorated. So the season starts with fall foliage and pumpkins and of course, Halloween. Back in October of 2021, I spent the day in downtown Newnan celebrating Munchkin Madness, handing out candy to more kids (and parents) than I could count. At the time, we had an office on Jackson Street. And streams of every type of superhero, movie character, aliens and more came all morning.

Each year, Halloween just keeps exploding with new and crazier costumes and decorations. I finally finished “some” candy and looked up the day after Halloween. Remnants of Halloween were still up, but Christmas was now everywhere in the stores.

I love Christmas! I mean LOVE Christmas! Just ask Winters and all my friends. I am crazy about decorating, gift giving, gift getting, wrapping presents, decking the halls and just about every morsel of the holiday season. But most of all I love the celebration of Christ’s birth. That makes Christmas the best time of year. Back in 2016 I wrote a blog called, Can’t we just skip Thanksgiving? Frankly, once Halloween was over, I was ready to jump right to Christmas.

But you just can’t skip Thanksgiving and let it get lost in the shuffle. We can’t forget about Thanksgiving. We need Thanksgiving now more than ever.

We need Thanksgiving not just to celebrate our country’s history, but to remind us to stop and celebrate all our blessings. We can celebrate family and friends, life and the beauty all around us. We can, and should, be grateful for our blessings. To show, basically, gratitude. We need Thanksgiving to remember the things we are thankful for. It is hard to believe it is now November 2026 and I first wrote this column in 2021. There is so much upheaval in the country and division. Families and friends are divided. The politics of today have created big gas and food increases.

So this November I would like to urge each of us to celebrate each day for all our blessings. Let’s remember that we can’t ever skip Thanksgiving or any opportunity to be thankful. November is a perfect time to stir up the flames of love, hope, gratitude, faith and joy! Setting aside a holiday or an ordinary day or just a brief moment to give thanks reminds us of God’s faithfulness, His provisions and His unending love for us.

So may you celebrate all the blessings you have had and continue to have in your lives, no matter how great or small! Take a moment to give thanks!

Be blessed and encouraged abundantly this holiday season and remember that we can NEVER ever skip Thanksgiving and jump to Christmas because Thanksgiving begins to prepare the heart of the believer for the most wonderful time of year, Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends, from all of us at The Paper and The Shopper. We count you as a great blessing! Now may the decorating begin.

Ruth Harris Doyal, Composition 770.254.1421 info@wintersmedia.net

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The Classic Market & Wine Shoppe

These are a few of my favorite wines …

A few Special Holiday Tastings

featuring Chrissy’s Favorites of 2026 Join us at 6:30pm on

 Friday, December 4th

 Tuesday, December 8th

 Friday, December 11th

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Southern Hospitality, Elevated PRIVATE EVENTS AT NEWNAN COUNTRY CLUB

Nestled just outside the city limits on picturesque property, Newnan Country Club provides a stunning setting for weddings, celebrations, social events, and corporate gatherings—welcoming both Members and non-members to host their special occasions with us. With timeless Southern charm, exceptional cuisine, and attentive, personalized service, Newnan Country Club offers an inviting backdrop for every occasion. From intimate gatherings to grand receptions, our experienced team is committed to bringing every detail together for a seamless and memorable experience for you and your guests.

Must RSVP & pay in advance. Space is limited!

15 Main St., Suite 1A, Senoia • 770.727.9140

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Newnan Utilities Caring Customers awards $5,000 to 3 local non-profits

Through Caring Customers, Newnan Utilities customers help local nonprofits meet needs across Coweta County. The program has awarded $5,000 in its latest round of grants to three organizations serving children and families. The Caring Customers advisory committee awarded the following grants:

Coweta CASA — $2,000 This grant will provide gas cards through CASA’s Drive to Serve program, helping volunteers travel to visit children in foster care and advocate for them in court. Coweta Ferst Readers — $1,000 This grant will help provide free, age-appropriate books to Coweta children from birth through age five, building early reading skills and helping prepare them for school. Hope Revisited — $2,000 This grant will support visits, parenting classes and mentorship for families With these awards, Caring Customers has granted nearly $170,000 to local nonprofits since the program began. Newnan Utilities customers make these grants working to reunite with their children in foster care possible by donating $1 a month or rounding up their utility bills. To learn more or enroll, visit https://newnanutilities.org/caring-customers/. and stay together. “Coweta CASA is grateful for our continued partnership with the Newnan Utilities Foundation through its Caring Customers program. Many Coweta children in foster care are placed outside our area. This grant will help ease that travel barrier and move us closer to serving every child who needs us,” said Amanda Camp-Fenlon, executive director of Coweta CASA. 

Paper Shredding Event November 14

8am- 12 noon in the Newnan City Hall Parking Lot. Newnan City Hall is located at 25 LaGrange Street. First 3 Bags or Boxes are FREE for Coweta County Residents. After that, $3 per Bag or Box. Keep Newnan Beautiful (KNB), in partnership with Coweta County, collected an impressive 59.5 tons of tires during its Tire Amnesty event held October 17, 2026. Keep Newnan Beautiful is dedicated to keeping the community clean, green, and beautiful through litter prevention, recycling, environmental education, and community beautification initiatives. For more information about Keep Newnan Beautiful and its programs, contact Page Beckwith at pbeckwith@newnanga.gov or 678-673-5505, email knb@newnanga.gov or visit keepnewnanbeautiful.org  _________________________

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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:

cowetaferst.org  ferstreaders.org  P.O. Box 336, Newnan, GA 30264

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Help Us Raise Funds to support our Family Emergency Fund

helps to pay household bills for families with a child with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

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Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Funds raised provide financial and emotional support to families with a child diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Keris Kares 4 The Arts initiative Food For Families Program

where we provide hot meals for families with an extended stay at the Ronald McDonald House due to receiving treatment.

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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Make This the Year You Quit Smoking

Why Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives

Smoking is the single, largest, preventable cause of death and illness in the world. It’s estimated that smoking causes Known as the silent killer due to its lack of symptoms in early stages, lung cancer is the second most common type of about 480,000 deaths each year as it is a risk factor for stroke and heart disease as well as lung cancer and respiratory cancer, and statistically the most fatal. The American Cancer Society estimates a total of 226,650 newly diagnosed cases illnesses. The Great American Smokeout, which takes place on the third Thursday of every November, is a great place to in 2025, with more than half not discovering their cancer until it has advanced or is in metastatic stage, making it even begin the journey of being smoke free. Vijay Patel, M.D., a pulmonologist with Piedmont Physicians Pulmonology and more crucial that those at risk receive screening as soon as possible. Sleep Medicine Newnan, urges smokers to quit starting on Thursday, Nov. 20, if not sooner. “The most effective way to fight lung cancer is to begin treatment early on,” says Matthew Roberts, D.O., who specializes in family medicine, at Piedmont Physicians at White Oak in Newnan. “But we can’t do so if you aren’t aware you even have it. Following the guidelines, getting screened if you’re at risk—it’s all about staying on top of your health.” Who is Eligible for a Lung Cancer Screening? To qualify: “Quitting smoking will improve your lung function and circulation. You’ll likely feel a difference within a few weeks,” said Dr. Patel. “Your risk of having a heart attack is also reduced once you quit smoking and your risk of heart disease decreases as well.” Quitting smoking doesn’t just benefit you, but also everyone around you. Smoke exposure causes many serious health problems – such as heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer – in nonsmoking adults. In children, secondhand smoke can cause sudden infant death syndrome, acute respiratory infections and ear infections, and more frequent and severe asthma attacks.

• Age 50-80 • Smoking history of 20 pack years (one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years) • Current smoker or stopped in the last 15 years or less • No current pulmonary symptoms, such as worsening cough, coughing up blood, or shortness of breath • No unexplained weight loss

Research suggests that exposure to certain industrial substances such as arsenic, some organic chemicals, radon, asbestos, diesel exhaust radiation exposure, air pollution, tuberculosis and environmental tobacco smoke in nonsmokers “Smoking, and that includes the use of e-cigarettes, can cause a lot of damage,” said Dr. Patel. “It’s important to also increases a person’s risk of developing lung cancer. do all you can to either reverse that damage or stop it from progressing further.” It can be difficult to quit smoking, especially if you have been smoking for an extended period, but those who have “If you think you may be at risk, do not wait,” advises Dr. Roberts. “Talk to your primary care provider about support on their journey tend to have better success. For more information on resources to quit smoking visit https:// scheduling a low-dose CT scan.” www.piedmont.org/patients-visitors/stop-smoking. So, how does it work? The screening process itself is a straightforward CT scan---no injections or medications are involved. The screening-eligible patient will simply lie still on the table that will slide them through the doughnut-shaped scanner, taking only 20 seconds to complete. Afterward, your physician will then receive your results and follow up with you via phone call Piedmont Newnan Presents to discuss next steps.

Merry & Bright A Holiday Kids' Night

An evening for kids and community members of all ages to ring in the holiday season.

Event Details:

Santa Claus will arrive by helicopter at 4:30 p.m. Every child will have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa and receive a cookie. We will also have the Coca-Cola Holiday Truck and Holiday Polar Bear available for photos. The Poplar Shop will be open for holiday shopping and complimentary gift wrapping.The evening will conclude with the lighting of the hospital's star, with music presented by The Rutledge Choir.

Thursday, Dec. 3 4:30 to 8 p.m.

745 Poplar Rd Newnan, GA 30265

In the event that your CT scan comes back with normal results (hooray!), our recommendation is for you to continue annual CT scans for the next two years to monitor any changes. Your nurse navigator will guide you through the entire process and remind you when it is time for your next screening or for additional tests. *Please note that 30 to 40 percent of lung cancer CT scans show abnormal results. Most of these results will be noncancerous (benign) but abnormal scans require close follow-up and further testing. Even if you do not qualify for screening, there are steps you can take to protect your lung health, including: • Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke • Limit exposure to air pollution and harmful chemicals • Stay up to date on vaccines • Practice good hand hygiene • Maintain dental health • Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly • Get routine check-ups To schedule a visit with a primary care physician, visit piedmont.org.

745 Poplar Road, Newnan, GA 30265 • 770.400.1000 • piedmont.org

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CAN-A-THON December 1, 2026

Newnan Junior Service League (NJSL) partners with Coweta County Schools to collect non-perishable items for local families in need. Donation sites will be set up from 7 to 7 on The Courthouse Square in downtown Newnan (North Court Square) and in the Regions Bank parking lot (Thomas Crossroads). Schools will be collecting cans throughout the month of November. Donations can also be made at njslcanathon25.givesmart.com. More info at canathon@njslserves.org.

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With more than 30 years’ experience in pediatric orthopedic care, Georgia Bone and Joint is proud to offer the only pediatric specialty orthopedic service on Atlanta’s Southside, giving families the highest quality of care for growing bones and muscles. Our pediatric orthopedic doctors specialize in providing the highest level of care and compassion to children experiencing orthopedic injuries or conditions. From toddlers to teens, Georgia Bone & Joint provides a broad range of services for children and the entire family all under one roof by offering families everything from a full PT gym and therapists for young bones, X-Ray and MRI services, and the convenience and cost-effective options with our on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center. Georgia Bone and Joint also offers an AFTER HOURS CLINIC for families because we know injuries with active kids can happen anytime. Our Newnan Location is open for families 6 days a week, M-F from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Scheduled appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome.

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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.

… by Kris Youmans-Hall

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

SADIE

MARCY

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, family and life with husband Warren ‘Barefoot Slim’, and hounds Sadie and Marcy who are all ears for live music.

Local & Live Venues … Call ahead to check dates and times! 134 MAIN LaGrange, GA 11/21 … Russ Gordon 8:30pm _____________

1890 ROOM in the Hogansville Grand Hotel Live Jazz Check website for more info. www.the1890room.com _____________

ABIDE BREWERY 130 Wertz Industrial Blvd, Newnan So much going on at Abide! Stop by for all the good times! _____________

THE ALAMO 19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770-683-2526 Last Stand at The Alamo Last Saturday of the Month _____________

ANTHONY’S PIZZERIA 107 Stonewall, Fayetteville 770-746-6944 A fun place! Great live music! Megan Strom & Friends Open Mic/Jam Every Sunday 4:30-7:30pm and Every Wednesday 6:30pm _____________

AWKWARD BREWING 250 Lee St., Fayetteville 678-856-5579 Every First Wednesday Open Mic _____________

BARNSTORMER’S GRILL 349 Jonathan’s Roost Rd., Williamson • 706-227-9989 11/7 … The Beach Boys Tribute Band 8pm _____________

BELOW THE NECK!

Below the Redneck Gourmet

11 North Court Square, Newnan 770-251-0092. Follow BTN on Instagram for updates and music @Belowtheneck_rg Music at 7pm 11/6 … Russ Gordon 11/7 … JK Duke 11/13 … Elliott Phillips 11/14 … Zach Stich 11/20 … Grass 11/21 … Michael Leoard Jr

11/27 … John Paul Barry 11/28 … Mary Martin _____________

THE CELLAR / THE BAYS 20 Jefferson St., Newnan 770-683-6328 Acoustic Thursdays in the Bays. Live Music Fri. & Sat. nights. 11/4 … The Antiques’ Roadshow 11/5 … Pete & Pete 11/6 … Chuck X Nick 11/7 … Closed for Event 11/11 … The Antiques’ Roadshow 11/12 … Daniel Toole 11/13 … 6 Ft Back 11/14 … GradienT 11/18 … The Antiques’ Roadshow 11/19 … Cotton Cruz 11/20 … The Band One 11/21 … Kris Youmans Band 11/27 … Mystery Tramp 11/28 … Briarsuite _____________

CHATT HILLS AT SERENBE PORCHFEST Nov. 7 1063 Serenbe Lane, Palmetto 11am-9pm Live performances, talented, regional artists, food Trucks Live Music All Day JK DDuke … 1-2pm _____________

CHRISTOS PIZZERIA 331 Market Square, Newnan 678-857-3053 11/20 … JK Duke 5:30-8:30pm

CROW BAR 18110 Main St., Woodbury 706-977-8774 A casual bar known for live music, cold beer and a relaxed atmosphere. _____________

CRUST & CRAFT 170 Main St., Senoia 678-723-7080 11/7 … Drivway 54 7-10pm Mike Mannochi

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D’ANTHONY GRILL & BAR 89 Herring Rd., Newnan 11/21 … Ellis Lowery 7-10pm 11/28 … Ellis Lowery 7-10pm _____________

FAYETTEVILLE FROZEN ROOSTER Inside the Coop 174 Glynn St. R&B, Soul, Oldies, Jazz, Funk 11/6 … SAE presents The Obewi Band 7pm honoring Chico Joseph _____________

THE GARDEN 314 E Solomon St., Griffin Griffin’s 1st outdoor beer garden - live music, special events. 11/11 … Billy & The Jets … Billy Joel & Elton John tribute band 10pm 11/20 … Russ Gordon full band 8:30pm _____________

GEORGIA SHRIMP COMPANY PTC, 770-631-9114 CRAFTY RABBIT Live Jazz, Soul, Motown 502 Bradley St., Carrollton Sunday Funday with Live music, 470-259-8873 bottomless mimosas, bloody marys. A family owned popular hot spot 11/8 … JK Duke 1-4pm in Carrollton. OPEN MIC every 11/15 … Rob Sunday & other events during 11/22 … Butch Watson the week. Line dancing, great 11/29 … JK Duke 1-4pm drinks, food trucks. You’ll hear 12/06 … Butch Watson _____________ some of the best local talent in west Georgia at the Open Mic. _____________

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

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CURIOUS KITCHEN 80 Newnan Station, Newnan 770-727-9092 11/13 … JK Duke 6-9pm

KRIS

GRAZING HERE 2850 Highway 54, PTC 770-486-2696 Megan Strom & Friends Open Mic / Jam Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7-9pm 11/10 … Luxury Bingo 6-9pm 11/13 … Henry Cruz 11/14 … FUZE 11/20 … The Shade Dogs 11/27 … Vinyl Revival _____________

HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC 20 Longstreet Ave., Turin 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 6:30 pm Gospel, Bluegrass & Country Good Music, Good Fellowship _____________

LIGHT UP TRILITH Nov. 21 210 Trilith Pkwy, Fayetteville *11/21, 4pm Festive holiday vendors food trucks , Live Performances _____________

LINE CREEK BREWING 150 Huddleston Rd, PTC 678-545-6024 Music at 6pm 11/6 … Matt Moskal 6pm 11/7 … Butch Watson 11/13 … Amir Salam 11/14 … Brian Rivers 11/20 … Kai McAlvin 11/21 … Tyler Lowman 11/27 … Kai McAlvin _____________

LINE CREEK BUS BARN 300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville 770-731-1641 Music at 6pm 11/6 … Amir Salam 11/7 … Ward Abel 11/14 … Butch Watson 11/20 … Tyler Lowman 11/21 … Barefoot Crickets 11/21 … Driveway 54 11/28 … Tyler Lowman _____________

LINE CREEK THE RESERVE 18 Savannah Street, Newnan 770-755-6734 *Music at 6pm 11/6 … Tzayla 11/7 … Brian Rivers 11/13 … Butch Watson 11/14 … Grassroots Music Showcase 11/20 … McKenzie Reed Duo 11/27 … Thomas Gay 11/28 … Chris Odom _____________

LUNATIC CHICK WINE BAR 7 Jefferson St., Newnan 470-414-1838 11/20 … JK Duke 6-9pm _____________

NUTWOOD WINERY 1339 Upper Big Springs Rd., LaGrange 706-882-5295 _____________

OLDE COURTHOUSE TAVERN On The Square 105 Glynn St. South, Fayetteville GA 30214 678-489-3888 _____________

PASCAL’S BISTRO 217 Commerce Dr., PTC 770- 632-0112 11/ 4… Ellis Lowery PTC BATTLE OF THE BANDS 11/14 … JK Duke _____________

PIZZA PUB BIKE NIGHT 42 Main St., Senoia 770-574-4220 11/10 & 17 … Ellis Lowery 6-8:30pm _____________

PTC NIGHT MARKET Drake Field, PTC • 5-10pm 11/6 vendors, live music _____________

PURE LIFE HOUSE OF MUSIC 206 Clark St., LaGrange 706-443-4838 A true listening room with hidden treasures, legendary singer/songwriters in an intimate setting. 7:30 pm 11/13 … Grammy Winner Mike Farris w/ Barry Waldrep 7:30-9pm 12/4… Eliot Bronson 7:30 BYOB _____________

THE ROYAL THEATER 400 E Main St., Hogansville 706-955-4870 11/7 … Annie Moses Band w/ Kris Youmans Band opening Tickets @1937royaltheater.org _____________

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RPM FULL SERVICE 15 Jackson St., Newnan 770-683-1414 Neighborhood pub recycled from a 1960s service station. Full kitchen, great food, bar, huge outdoor patio & Live music. 11/14 …Russ Gordon full band 11/15 …Russ Gordon & Luke Beam 11/29 … Ellis Lowery Sunday Funday 2-5pm _____________

SENOIA BEER COMPANY 1 Main St. 770-727-9579 Senoia’s 1st Craft brewery! Bring the kids, dogs, and your favorite takeout food. Thurs. at 6:30pm; Fri. & Sat. music 7pm; Sun. 5pm 11/5 … Open Mic Night 11/6 … Farewell Teddy 11/7 … Olde 85 Music Festival ticketed event 11/8 … Keller & McCoy 11/12 … TBA 11/13 … Indigo Road 11/14 … Joiner Brothers 11/15 … Butch Watson 11/19 … Open Mic Night 11/20 … Roofdog 8pm 11/21 … 2 Broke Kings 11/22 … Raley Montana 11/25 …Duncan Brothers Band 11/27 … Mary Martin 11/28 … Adam & Joe 11/29 … Jack Flo _____________

SHAWN O’BRIANS 2400 Hwy 36E, Jackson 770-775-5551 Open Mic 3-6pm hosted by Ellis Lowery _____________

SKINNYS 1065 Sullivan Rd., Suite F Sharpsburg • 770-683-5147 11/16, 23 & 30 … Ellis Lowery Bike Night 6-9pm

SUTTON’S AMERICAN GRILL 477 Rome St., Carrollton 678-664-2082 Open Mic Wednesdays! Open Mic & Karaoke Thursdays & Live Music Friday & Saturday 11/6 … Allan Mote 11/7 … George Britt 11/13 … Jonathan Neil 11/14 … Joe Johnson & Co 11/20 … Wayward 11/21 … Steed Bros 11/27 … Powers Trio 11/28 … STIL TIPSY GYPSY BIKE NIGHT 404 Celsius, Senoia 11/11 … Senoia Songwriter Competition 6-9pm 11/25 … Ellis Lowery 6-9pm _____________

TOWERHOUSE FARM BREWERY 18736 Hwy 85, Gay 470-620-7892 Live Music Friday 6-9 p.m. Call to get updated music lineup for September No cover, family friendly

11/21 … Kellar McCoy 6-9PM _____________

VINYLYTE RECORDS 38 S Court Square, Newnan 770-282-0237 OPEN MIC … every month-TBD (always a fun night with local talented artists) _____________

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail, PTC 770-631-0630 amphitheater.org/ _______________

301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-719-4173 www.TheVilleAmp.com/ _______________

at Boyd Park, 110 Smith St., LaGrange, GA 30240 706-298-5434 Check website for full calendar. sweetland.events/ _______________

Atlanta

WHIMZICAL CAFE’S The LUNE 33 E Broad St., Newnan 770-755-7709

21 & up, $12 Advance- $15 at door *Hey Dreamer with Dirty Holly, Gas Hound and Tiny Banshee

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265 thenixoncentre.net 770-254-2787

Look for Tyler Lowman at Line Creek Brewing, Line Creek Bus Barn and Senoia Beer Co’s Ole 85 Music Festival

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PICKIN’ ON THE SQUARE 1st Saturday of every month! (around the Courthouse) starts around 10am and goes until 2pm. For all ages and levels of play. Lots of networking for musicians. _____________

STUDIO CAFE 461 Sandy Creek Rd., Fayette 678-695-6278 Hbstudiocafe.com Sunday - Live Music Brunch

Check out The Nixon Centre’s website for Coweta County School’s Holiday Concerts Calendar. thenixoncentre.net

Letters From The Front Thursday, Nov. 5, 7pm Join us for an Atlanta-area premiere evening of new music based on actual letters written by service members and their loved ones, honoring the legacy of the men and women who served in the armed forces in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. Carpenters Remembered Thursday, Nov. 12, 7pm We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered is the definitive celebration of the Carpenters’ songbook and an intimate behindthe-scenes portrait of one of the most successful recording acts of all time. Starring Michelle Berting Brett, who is accompanied by a who’s who of world-class musicians, the show re-creates the Carpenters’ original sound.

Fox Theatre

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Chastain Park

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HeyDreamer Album Release Show! Friday , Nov. 13th, 8pm at 529 Club, 529 Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta

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SUMMER GROVE GOLF CLUB 335 SummerGrove Pkwy 770-251-1800 Friday Night Dinner, Music 7 pm 11/6 … John Hensley 11/27 … Coach Green

Live Music

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Look for John Paul Barry at Below the Neck

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Ovation Series | Christmas with Indra and Tim Dec. 3, 7pm The Ovation Series at The Nixon Centre features world-class artists celebrating the joy and excellence of classical music. Inspired by the legacy of Charles Wadsworth and Don Nixon, the series honors their commitment to artistic excellence and music education while inspiring audiences and the next generation of musicians. Tickets on sale now. Visit thenixoncentre.net _________________________

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Look for Daniel Toole at The Cellar

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The LOCATIONS Around Downtown

Market Day • Nov. 7 & Dec. 5 Market Days First Saturdays, 10am to 2pm Over 55 unique spaces with a variety of one-ofa-kind gift items including fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, fresh baked goods, handcrafted furniture, birdhouses, wood-art, fiber-art, wreaths, floral design, and much more!

Holiday Sip and See • Nov. 20, 5-9pm Get started onyour holiday shopping while the holiday inventory is plentiful! There will also be a night market, live music, and food trucks along with hor d’oeuvres and refreshments from retailers. Santa on the Square • Nov. 27, 6-8pm Santa will arrive downtown in a Fire Truck and will immediately light the Christmas tree located on the Courthouse Square. Visit mainstreetnewnan.com for more info. _________________________

Check website for fun things to do! explorenewnancoweta.com _________________________

Newnan Carnegie Library 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan, 770-683-1347 Exercise is Medicine, Gentle Yoga, Crochet, and … Check their calendar for changes, additional events. newnancarnegie.com Visit eventbrite.com for more info and RSVP _________________________

Newnan Cultural Arts Commission eventbrite.com Brought to you by Newnan Cultural Arts Commission and Newnan Leisure Services. 25 Jefferson St., Newnan, GA. Check their Facebook page for more info. _________________________

Local Theatre

Newnan Theatre Company Kids Academy of Theatre Arts presents Disney’s Frozen KIDS! Book by Jennifer Lee Music and Lyrics by Kristin Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Nov. 13 & 14 at 7:30pm, Nov. 15 at 2pm. Check website for tix info. 24 1st Ave, Newnan 770-683-6282 • newnantheatre.org _________________________

The Legacy Theatre

1175 Senoia Rd., Suite C., Tyrone, GA., 30290 Million Dollar Quartet Christmas! Nov. 11 - Dec. 20 Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the holidays! Sun Records, now festively decorated with a Christmas tree, garland, and mistletoe, rings with sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made the “Million Dollar Quartet” famous. Check website for tix, info legacytheater.com _________________________

Southside Theatre Guild 20 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213 Miracle on 34th Street • Nov. 5-8, 12-15 In a world of noise, commerce, and skepticism, one unexpected man reminds us that kindness, wonder, and belief still matter. Miracle on 34th Street is a heartfelt holiday classic about rediscovering faith—not just in Santa Claus, but in goodness itself. Warm, nostalgic, and deeply human, this story invites us to believe in what can’t always be proven, but can still be profoundly true. 770-969-0956 • stgplays.com _________________________

Senoia

Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum

McRitchie-Hollis Museum 74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770-251-0207 newnancowetahistory.com Check Facebook an website for upcoming events. _________________________ 6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276

Coweta County African American Heritage Museum

2026 Annual Auction Fundraiser Nov. 14, 6 to 10pm

92 Farmer St., Newnan • near the skate park ccaahm.org 470-414-1647 Check their Facebook page for upcoming events.

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Coweta County Genealogical Society & Library 8 Carmichael St., Newnan Save the Date! CCGS Community Scanning Event Nov. 28th, 10am to 4pm Right after Thanksgiving — when memories are fresh and stories are being shared—we’re inviting you to preserve them. Bring your photos, letters, and keepsakes…and leave with digital copies that last a lifetime. More details coming soon! www.ccgsinc.org _________________________

40 Greenway Court, Suite D, Newnan www.southernarcdance.org • 770-683-3724 Save the dates! The Nutcracker Dec. 18, 19 & 20 For tickets and info visit southernarcdance.org _________________________

27th Annual Alpha Delta Kappa

Coweta Christmas Nov. 14, 9am to 4pm

Facebook and Instagram. senoiahistory.com _________________________ Senoia Farmers Market every Saturday. Fresh produce, fruits, herbs, meats, and flowers. Local bakeries selling homemade baked goods, jams/jellies, honey, donuts, and other artisanal products. Local artisans selling jewelry, woodworks, pottery, bath & body products and often hosts guest vendors. 40 Travis Street On Facebook @senoiafarmersmarket Senoia Alive After 5 Nov. 20, 5-9pm

Senoia’s 1st TURKEY TROT! Nov. 21, 8am The Atlanta Christkindl Market an authentic German Christmas market in Senoia! Opening on Black Friday … Nov. 27 at 11am till Christmas Eve till 4 pm. 3 to 9pm Wednesdays & Thursdays, and 11am to 9pm Fridays through Sundays with special hours the week of Christmas! 158 Seavy Street, Senoia, GA 3027 www.christkindlmarket.org/senoia Visit enjoysenoia.com for more info _________________________

Newnan Leisure Services

Check calendar at newnanga.gov for more info, Social Media pages or 678-673-5507 _________________________

at Coweta County Fairgrounds Free and Fun for all ages! Open to the Public. Food and drinks Local children’s choral groups • Vendors selling Christmas gifts Photos with Santa Claus • Children’s Crafts ($1 each craft / cash only) This event is sponsored by Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism, and world understanding. Proceeds from this event are used to provide one scholarship at each of the Coweta County High Schools to students who haave decided to major in educaiton upon entering college. Monies raised also are used to assist other Community Needs.

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Outdoors

Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263 Call before you go … 770-254-7271. Fall Color Hike • Fri., Nov. 6, 10-11am Hikers, join the Naturalist for a fun-filled fall adventure along the trails as we explore the beautiful colors of the season and learn what wildlife is stocking up for winter! Pick up a Fall Color ID Scavenger Hunt sheet and see if you can spot all 10 colors along the way. Find them all, and you’ll earn a special prize from the prize box! $8 plus parking fee All About White-Tailed Deer • Sat., Nov. 7, 1-2 pm Calling all nature explorers! Join the Naturalist for a fun and educational adventure as we learn all about white-tailed deer. We’ll explore their habitat, discover what they eat, diseases like Chronic Wasting Disease and learn how conservation helps protect these amazing animals. $5 plus parking fee required. All About Racoons • Fri., Nov. 13, 10-11am Calling all curious hikers and wildlife explorers! Join the Naturalist along the beautiful Chattahoochee River to discover the sneaky, clever world of raccoons! We’ll learn all about their habitat, favorite foods, and how they raise their little masked bandits. $5 plus parking fee required. Migratory Birds • Sat., Nov. 14, 1-2pm Calling all bird lovers and nature explorers! Join the Naturalist for an outdoor class all about migratory birds and discover why these feathered travelers take to the skies each season. After our lesson, we’ll hit the trails for a fun bird-watching hike around the park to see how many different species we can spot! $5 plus parking fee required. Grey Fox and Red Fox • Fri., Nov. 20, 10-11am Calling all fox fans and curious nature explorers! Join the Naturalist for a fun outdoor class all about Georgia’s clever canines. We’ll discover the similarities and differences between red foxes and gray foxes, explore their habitats and favorite foods, and learn how conservation helps protect these fascinating furry friends. $5 plus parking fee required. Bobcats • Sat., Nov. 21, 1-2pm Calling all wildlife lovers! Join the Naturalist for a fun outdoor class all about the bobcats that call our park home. We’ll explore where these elusive wild felines live, discover what’s on their menu, and learn about their conservation status and how we can help protect them. This class is followed by a fun craft for the kids. $5 plus parking fee required.

Thanksgiving Corn Wreath Mon., Nov. 23, 1-2pm Get into the fall spirit with the Naturalist and create a fun, festive paper corn wreath just in time for Thanksgiving! Bring your creativity and holiday cheer as we turn simple paper into a colorful autumn decoration. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and add a little handmade harvest charm to your home! $3 lus parking fee required. Thanksgiving Windsock Craft Tues., Nov. 24, 1-2pm Come celebrate the season with some festive fall fun at the park! Join us as we create your very own Thanksgiving windsock to show off your holiday spirit. Let your creativity soar as you design a colorful decoration perfect for welcoming

Thanksgiving and celebrating all the things we’re thankful for! $3 plus parking fee required. Turkey Hat Craft Wed., Nov. 25, 1-2pm Get your gobble on and join us for some Thanksgiving fun at the park! Let your creativity shine as you create your very own festive turkey hat, complete with colorful feathers and plenty of holiday spirit. Come ready to craft, laugh, and show off your turkey-rific style! Learn about the wild turkeys that live on the park! $3 plus parking fee required.

November 2026 | ThePAPER | 13 Christmas Countdown Snowman Sat., Nov. 28, 1-2pm It’s that magical time of year again! The countdown to Christmas is on, and we’re bringing the holiday cheer to the park! Join us for a festive crafting adventure as you create your very own Snowman Christmas Countdown Clock. Get creative, spread some holiday joy, and take home a fun way to count down the days until Santa arrives! $ plus parking fee required. Registration is required for all programs. Parking pass is $10. Check website for info. gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend _________________________

Look for more events throughout this issue and in the next Coweta Shopper!

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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 … Roberto Orozia of A Comer Caliente Y Frio

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The Last Free Movie of 2026 at The Wadsworth! Leisure Services and the Carnegie Library partner to create an engaging event by providing crafts/ activities! A few features will include downtown Newnan businesses for added fun

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ROOMY RANCH ON FINISHED BASEMENT featuring 5 bedrooms/3 baths with over 3,500+/- sq. ft. in the Choice Summergrove Community. Foyer entrance. Large living room with high ceilings, 2-sided stone fireplace, dining area. Sunroom with deck access. Secondary bedrooms, with vaulted ceilings, on main level. Kitchen with pantry. Laundry room with washer and dryer, deck access. Spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet, deck access, garden tub, separate shower. Finished basement has 2 large bedrooms, rec room or shop. Full bath with fantastic walk-in tiled shower. Great storage/mechanical room. Exterior entrance. Alleyway behind home. Enjoy all of Summergrove's spectacular amenities and central location. Summergrove features a beautiful 100-acre lake, clubhouse, pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, pickleball courts, sidewalks, LINC access. Public golf course. Easy access to I-85, Ashley Park, Piedmont Hospital and City of Hope. $399,900. Jess

MLS #10858221 FANTASTIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 8.23 acres currently zoned CGN (Central Business District) within the quality corridor development district with City utilities available. This property is at a red light and has double paved road frontage on Bullsboro Dr. (631 Feet) and Torero Trial (550 Feet)! This site could be developed into office, hotel, car dealership, shopping center, gym, medical office, auto repair shop and many more possibilities. Minutes from Ashley Park, I-85 and historic downtown Newnan!! Traffic count is approximately 25,000 cars per day! $3,000,000. Tom/Jess.

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DEPART FROM THE ORDINARY AND DISCOVER THIS EXCEPTIONAL EQUESTRIAN RETREAT on 34+ private acres in South Coweta Count. Nestled along Bear Creek and directly bordering prestigious Bear Creek Hunt Club. With a meticulously remodeled home, thoughtfully appointed horse facilities, and peaceful views of established pastures, this property offers a distinctive blend of refined living and country tranquility. Professionally designed and extensively remodeled in 2023, the 3BR, 25BA residence showcases custom inset cabinetry, quartz countertops, site-finished white oak hardwood floors, custom trim, and new Pella windows. A welcoming foyer with 12-foot ceilings creates impressive entrance, while an elevator provides convenient access between levels. The lower level includes a spacious bonus room w/gym mat flooring, ideal for fitness, hobbies, or a flex space, along with a large tack room featuring custom built-in cabinetry and utility sink. A laundry room and generous storage closet w/wood shelving add everyday convenience. Upstairs, spacious living and dining areas feature wood-burning fireplace and beautifully crafted built-ins, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers a large island, stainless steel appliances, 2 dishwashers, and walk-in appliance pantry. Both owner's suite and guest BR open onto a screened deck w/ breathtaking views of the surrounding property. A third BR provides flexibility for office or nursery. The owner's suite includes a tiled walk-in shower, double vanity, and a walk-in custom closet w/ its own laundry area. Pocket doors and convenient elevator access complete this thoughtfully designed retreat. The spacious barn features seven 12-by-14-foot matted stalls, each with rear Dutch doors opening to paddocks, plus a 16-footwide aisle and 12-foot ceilings. A 120-by-188-foot riding arena with M10 footing, built in 2023, further enhances the property's equestrian appeal. More than 25 acres are fenced and cross-fenced with well-maintained no-climb wire topped with a board. Established Bermuda grass pastures offer ample shade, while trees lining the property boundaries provide privacy. A 40-by-60-foot implement shed includes an 18-by-60foot overhang and second-story storage on one side, offering substantial space for equipment and farm essentials. Multiple run-in sheds, chicken coops, and small livestock shelters add versatility for a variety of agricultural pursuits. Two creeks and potential pond sites enhance the landscape, while neighboring farms, timberland, and hunting tracts contribute to the tranquil setting. This peaceful country setting offers convenient access to I-85 and downtown Newnan's shopping, dining, and historic charm, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport approximately 45 minutes away. Whether your vision includes horses, a working farm, or simply a private place to enjoy the countryside, this remarkable property offers a peaceful retreat while staying connected to everyday conveniences and travel. $1,350,000. Jess

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“Way of the Warrior Kid” (November 25) — Chris Pratt plays Jake, an injured Navy SEAL recuperating with his sister Sarah (Linda Cardellini) and her son Marc (Jude Hill). Marc’s difficulties at school prompt his uncle to develop a training program aimed at confidence and courage. McG (see “Charlie’s Angels” and the sequel) directs the adaptation of Jocko Willink’s novel.

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HBO Max has the month’s most literal horror selection and a sitcom whose Thanksgiving gatherings offer a less lethal kind of discomfort.

November streaming brings the family together, although the people on screen do not always enjoy the experience. This month’s Thanksgiving choices range from a familiar travel disaster to a holiday dinner with a body count. New releases also leave room for football, four-legged companionship and an uncle trying to help his nephew.

Netflix gets an early start on Christmas before offering a football drama with considerably more at stake than a holiday rivalry. “A Dog’s Perfect Christmas” (November 4) — Dennis Quaid and Milo Ventimiglia lead the cast of this adaptation of W. Bruce Cameron’s novel. A teenager, her grandfather and a basset hound try to hold a struggling family together at Christmas. Cathryn Michon ( see “Muffin Top: A Love Story” and a writer on “A Dog’s Journey”) directs, with Thomas Haden Church providing the dog’s voice. For viewers drawn to animal stories, this is a new option; those wary of sentimental family dramas should know what they’re getting into. Jennifer Tilly and Mary Steenburgen add to the likeable cast. “The Mosquito Bowl” (November 25) — Peter Berg (see “Lone Survivor”) directs this World War II drama about four college football stars who join the Marines after Pearl Harbor. Their paths lead toward Okinawa and a football game played in the shadow of war. Nicholas Galitzine and Bill Skarsgård star. As is always difficult with this type of material, Berg’s challenge will be making the players matter as people before history supplies the consequences.

Prime’s November selection also follows football off the field, with a familiar name taking on one of the sport’s most recognizable personalities. “Madden” (November 18) — A beefed up Nicolas Cage plays John Madden in director David O. Russell’s account of the coach’s journey from the Oakland Raiders to his iconic status in the video game business. Christian Bale plays Raiders owner Al Davis, with Kathryn Hahn as Madden’s wife, Virginia. Cage and Bale are an intriguing pairing for a story about outsized personalities and the business surrounding a game. The risk to Cage is that with a life this well known is that audience familiarity does much of the work of the characterization. Still, the attractive casting and the presence of an edgy auteur providing a singular vision gives football fans a reason to investigate between actual games.

Apple pairs a Thanksgiving staple with a new film about family support. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (Already streaming; free November 14–15) — Peppermint Patty invites the gang to Charlie Brown’s house, creating a hosting problem for a boy who already has plans with his grandmother. The always helpful, if not sensible, Snoopy assembles a decidedly unconventional meal. Apple subscribers can watch now; the announced November 14–15 window also lets nonsubscribers stream it free. That free weekend

“Thanksgiving” (Currently listed on HBO Max) — Eli Roth’s 2023 slasher follows a Thanksgiving-themed killer terrorizing Plymouth, Massachusetts, a year after a fatal Black Friday riot. Nell Verlaque, Gina Gershon, Patrick Dempsey and Rick Hoffman star. The setup makes the shopping frenzy part of the holiday nightmare, with revenge replacing gratitude. Viewers who wanted Halloween to last another month have an obvious candidate here. This is an R-rated horror-comedy, so keep it out of your family-animation queue. “Friends” Thanksgiving episodes (Currently streaming) — Ready for a trip down memory lane? Start with “The One Where Ross Got High,” from season six, in which family secrets and Rachel’s disastrous trifle compete for attention at dinner. “The One With All the Thanksgivings,” from season five, builds its comedy around memories of earlier holiday catastrophes. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and their fellow regulars make these easy selections for viewers who already know the legendary group. Either episode provides a manageable break between cooking and company, without asking anyone to begin another season-long commitment.

Hulu’s own holiday horror comes from its “Into the Dark” anthology, where an attempt to teach thankfulness becomes a very bad hosting decision. “Pilgrim” (Already streaming) — This entry from “Into the Dark’s” season 2, technically, episode 3, features a woman who invites Pilgrim reenactors to spend Thanksgiving with her family, only to discover that the visitors will not abandon their roles when the experience turns dangerous. Marcus Dunstan (see “The Collector”) directs the 2019 film, with Courtney Henggeler, Reign Edwards and Kerr Smith starring. This bloody horror adult option offers a darker companion to the family comedies available elsewhere.

Peacock’s November library additions include two Thanksgiving comedies, one perennial movie built around getting home and the other around the people who turn up once dinner begins. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (November 1) — You’ve no doubt seen this one before, but it is always worth revisiting around the holidays. Steve Martin plays Neal Page, whose attempt to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving brings him into agonizingly long contact with John Candy’s affable traveling salesman, Del Griffith. John Hughes’s 1987 comedy makes missed connections and unwanted companionship feel like a personal conspiracy against a man with very little patience left. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” is the one

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of the most natural starting points for a Thanksgiving movie night. Despite its seasonal warmth, the film is rated R, 1980s style; the language is a consideration for younger viewers. “Friendsgiving” (November 1) — Malin Akerman and Kat Dennings star in writer/director Nicol Paone’s 2020 comedy about a Thanksgiving gathering that becomes increasingly crowded and chaotic. This one reminds us that choosing your company does not necessarily make getting through a holiday dinner any easier. This R-rated selection might fit adults gathering after the children have gone to bed. Pair “Friendsgiving” with the Hughes classic for an evening devoted to the failure of one’s best laid plans. The November Film Fix streaming watch list starts with “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” For something new, “Madden” and “Way of the Warrior Kid” offer very different family-room prospects. Horror fans can consider “Thanksgiving” or “Pilgrim” once the younger guests are elsewhere. With this much trouble unfolding on screen, an ordinary argument about who brought the wrong side dish may get the proper context. 

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By Jess Barron, Lindsey’s Inc. Realtors

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With fall here, I thought I would write about buying and selling land in Georgia. Fall is often regarded as the best time to sell land and acreage. The temperatures are cooler, it is easier to see the entire property with the leaves falling and there are less bugs and snakes. The process of buying and selling land is completely different than a residential transaction. The list price for land and acreage is typically calculated at a price per acre. The value for the land is determined by factors such as location, topography, water features, quality of soil, timber value, road frontage, internal road systems, structures and/or improvements, uses for the land, comparable sales, etc. It is very important to have a quality survey of the property when selling or buying land. You need to know exactly what you are selling or buying. When a property’s value is calculated on a per acre basis, a small difference in acreage can make a huge impact on a sales price. If a survey is not provided, you can ask the seller to provide one or have someone complete a survey for you. Newnan and Coweta County have a great group of local surveyors. I would not recommend buying or selling a property without a survey as there can be disputes about boundaries and encroachments from adjacent properties. Sellers often will cut the timber off a property before selling it to cash in on the value of the timber. I would not recommend this as cutting the timber leaves the land looking barren and rough. You want to dress up acreage, like you would a house or car before selling it. This can be as simple as bush hogging a field or as complicated as adding a pond to make the property more desirable. Thinning is a good idea to help a land tract show better. Thinning is the calculated removal of certain trees with a specific objective in mind (gfc.state.ga.us). This process is beneficial to the overall health of trees on the property also. For example, thinning an area of dead or diseased trees will allow a property to show better. The Georgia Forestry Commission is a great resource for questions about timber. If you plan to build a home or structure on some land, I would highly recommend having a soil or “perc test” completed during a due diligence period. Percolation tests measure the water absorption rate of soil. This will help to determine if you can put a septic tank and drain field on the property. The Coweta County Health Department can provide perc tests, as well as local soil scientists. It is not a bad idea to have a soil test, along with a topographic report, completed before you list a property so the prospective buyers know where they can build a home. A topographic report is a detailed map of the surface features of the land. This includes mountains, hills, creeks, valleys, etc. on a particular property.

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I hope you are able to enjoy being outside this fall. Walking and showing land is one of my favorite parts of my job! Jess Barron is an Associate Broker with Lindsey’s Inc. Realtors and former President of the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors. 

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