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Morse Earle

By Stephanie Butcher, Coweta County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent

The 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair is right around the corner, and you’re invited to join in 11 days of unforgettable fun and celebration from September 18–28! From animal exhibits and livestock shows to circus acts, contests, educational events, and mouthwatering food—there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this beloved community tradition.

9.18 - 28.25

Contests & Demonstrations

Who doesn’t love free fun? Many of the contests and individual exhibit entries at the fair are free to enter, and you can even win cash prizes! Whether you’re a kid, teen, adult, or somewhere in between, there’s a contest just for you.

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest (PreK–7th grade): All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity! Winning designs will be on proud

Fair Time is Right Around the Corner

display at the fair.

Youth Art Contest: A fan favorite returns! Young artists have 35 minutes to create a masterpiece with provided supplies. Winners will have their art showcased and receive cash prizes.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Open to schoolage kids through adults. Pumpkins are provided, just bring your decorating supplies (no carving) for a chance to win big and celebrate fall in style.

Cattlemen’s Steak Cook-off: Think you’ve got the best steak recipe? Open to amateur cooks 12+, this sizzling showdown includes provided steaks. Bring your grill and your A-game—spaces are limited, so register soon!

Diaper Derby: Ready, set… crawl! The crowdfavorite Diaper Derby is back. Little racers, ages 6–12 months and not yet walking, make their way down a 10-foot track in an all-out crawl to the finish.

Educational Events & Demos

Master Gardener Extension Volunteers will host hands-on educational activities. Swing by their booth to get expert advice or catch the Coweta vs. Carroll Jeopardy-style gardening competition and milk jug gardening demo in the exhibit building.

Mrs. Olivia’s Cooking Demos: Don’t miss the wildly popular bread-making demonstration and healthy cooking demos. If you haven’t seen her in action, now’s your chance!

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Free Exhibit Entries

Showcase your creativity and talents in the fair’s wide variety of exhibit categories—from canned goods and quilts to photography, flowers, and fresh produce. All entries are free, and division winners receive prize money. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a seasoned pro, your work could be on display for thousands of fairgoers to admire.

Celebrate Agriculture on Farm Day

Join us Saturday, September 20 at the Ag Building for Farm Day, a tribute to Coweta County’s rich agricultural roots. Enjoy giveaways, butter-making, pollinator education, the Mobile Dairy Classroom, and more. Don’t miss the police K-9 demo and the animal exhibits featuring goats, ponies, cows, and more, lovingly raised and shown by local 4-H youth and volunteers.

Free Admission Nights

Mark your calendars for these free entry nights:

 Thurs., Sept. 18 (Midway Preview Night – Ag Building closed)

 Mon., Sept. 22 – Sponsored by Warrior Restoration

 Tues., Sept. 23 – Sponsored by Brent Scarbrough

 Wed., Sept. 24 – Sponsored by Dr Pepper

 Sat., Sept. 27 – Military Appreciation Day (All active and retired military personnel admitted free with military ID.)

A Fair with a Purpose

The Kiwanis Coweta County Fair isn’t just about fun—it’s about community. Proceeds from the fair support local nonprofit organizations and help fund programs that benefit people right here in Coweta County.

So whether you’re coming for the rides, the food, the contests, or the entertainment, be sure to join us September 18–28. Let’s make new memories together at the 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair!

Learn more and find a complete list of events in the Fair Book at: www.cowetacountyfair.net

Questions? Call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.

Notes from Perry Street

By JOHN A. WINTERS, Publisher

It is time for the Greatest Show On Earth, or at least in these parts!

The 77th anniversary of the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair hits this month. The 11-day event will take place at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, located at 275 Pine Road, from September 18 - 28th.

Some interesting and important information:

Mega Passes

Get them. You will save up to $15 with each one. More importantly, you will not be standing in line for your gate admission ticket. And you won’t have to stand in line waiting (again) to purchase ride tickets.

Save money and save time. It’s a no-brainer. You can stop by Arnall Grocery, Keith Ross Insurance, Summit Family YMCA or the Coweta County Extension Office to buy them. Or, check out the front top corner of our website: http://wintersmedia.net for a link to purchase the Mega Pass online.

Some background

UPDATE A year ago, nearly 45,000 people attended this annual entertainment get-together. The average daily attendance was just over 4,000.

The Coweta County Fair has a long and storied history with the very first fair taking place in 1874. After various interruptions through the years, the Newnan Kiwanis Club took over the County Fair in 1947 and has been the headlining sponsor ever since.

What It’s All About

UPDATE Proceeds from the Fair are distributed within the local community as grants to dozens of organizations who share Kiwanis’ dedication to serving the children of the world. Since 2000, Newnan Kiwanis has donated $5.5 million to the charities of Coweta County from the Fair’s proceeds.

Anything Fried

By the way, the top 10 craziest fair foods are; Funnel Cake; The Classic Corn Dog; Hot Toasted Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich; Deep Fried Cookie Dough; Beer Battered Cheese Curds; Fried Mac and Cheese; Fried Pickles; Frito Pie; Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes on a Stick; Turkey Legs.

More Info

Make sure to check out our website: http://wintersmedia.net for the “All Things Fair” section. We’ve already posted several stories about the Fair and will have daily updates during the actual event.

It is a family-fun event and raises money for several notable charities. Please make plans to attend and we’ll see you there!

Photo credit: CowetaCountyFair.net

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The MUSIC … Local&Live

… by Kris Youmans-Hall

Music Notes …

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.

+ John Hensley has a new album release! ‘Long Hard Road ‘ has great lyrics & soulful singing. Find it on all streaming platforms … Congrats John!

+ Thank you Winters Media & Publishing for supporting Local & Live music and the musicians who present quality entertainment for our community.

+ Send me your band info and what you’re up to and I’ll post it! krisyoumansband@gmail.com

Local & Live Venues …

Call ahead to check dates and times!

1890 ROOM

303 East Main St., Hogansville

Visit website for September music. the1890room.com

ABIDE BREWERY

110 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan Live Music, Great Atmosphere

Open Mic with Russ Gordon Wednesdays

9/03, 9/10, & 9/17

9/13 … Venus Kings

7 p.m.

9/24 … Songwriter Competition

So much going on! Stop by for all the good times.

THE ALAMO

19 W. Court Square, Newnan 770-683-2526

Open Mic Sundays 6 - 9 p.m.

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

Hosted by Jerry Schutjer

ANTHONY’S PIZZERIA

107 Stonewall, Fayetteville 770-746-6944

A fun place! Great live music! Great food!

9/6 … Spencer & JasonGrass 8 p.m.

9/10 … Briarsuite 6 p.m.

9/13 … Cowboy Noyz 7 p.m.

9/17 … Briarsuite 6 p.m. 9/20 … Marvelous

Marvin Mahanay 8 p.m.

9/24 … Briarsuite 6 p.m.

AWKWARD BREWING

250 Lee St., Fayetteville 678-856-5579

Music starts at 6 p.m.

BARNSTORMER’S GRILL

349 Jonathan’s Roost Rd., Williamson, GA 706-227-9989

9/20 … Thunderstruck

AC/DC Tribute 8 p.m.

10/25 … A Tribute to Chris Stapleton & Eric Church Experience 8 p.m.

HANK MARCY

Catch Russ Gordon @ 9/5 … Summergrove

9/06 … The Watering Hole

9/10 … The Cellar/Bays

9/11 … Darkhorse Saloon in Anniston, AL

9/12 … Misty Mtn Hops

9/19 … Senoia Beer Co

9/20 … Reformation in Woodstock

9/26 … New Realm Brewing in Auburn

BEACON BREWERY

700 Lincoln Street, LaGrange 706-298-6500

Live music Sundays 1-4 p.m. & before Sweetland Concert

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

9/5 … Rylee Banks

9/6 … Coleman Woods

9/10 … Comedy Open Mic

9/12 … Lance Mapp

9/13 … Elliott Phillips

9/18 … Open Mic Night

9/19 … Tyler Lowman

9/20 … Ellis Lowery

9/26 … Steven Moore

THE CELLAR / THE BAYS

20 Jefferson St., Newnan 770-683-6328

Acoustic on Thursdays in the Bays

Live Music Friday & Saturday nights

9/4 … JK Duke

9/5 … Venus Kings

9/6 … Briarsuite

9/10 … Russ Gordon

9/11 … Trent Avery

9/12 … Flint River Revelers

9/13 … Doze Guys

9/17 … Kitty Key

9/18 … Cotton Cruz

9/19 … 2 1/2 Men

9/20 … Southside Band

9/24 … Elliott Phillips

9/25 … Mary Martin

9/26 … Chuck X Nick

CHAPELTEPEC

MEXICAN GRILL

34 Carriage Oaks Dr., Tyrone 770-969-6111

9/25 … Ellis Lowery 5:30 p.m.

COCHRAN MILL

27 Word St., Fairburn 470-776-6513

COWBOY TOWN

4776 Nebula Road, Warm Springs

706-655-2022

Music at 8 p.m.

9/5 … Will Small & Elijah Pascal

9/6 … Luke Morgan & The Redliners Band

9/7 … Karaoke with Switch

9/11 … Karaoke with Switch

9/12 … AJ Robinson 9/13 … Sally Brown Band

9/18 … Karaoke with Switch

9/19 … Traylee Oglesby 9/20 … Double Granite Band

9/22 … Karoke w/ Switch 9/26 … Kit and Char 9/27 … Doc Alford & The Raising Sand Band

FISHTALES

434 Thomaston St., Zebulon 770-567-3090

9/5 … Ellis Lowery 6 p.m.

GEORGIA SHRIMP COMPANY

100 N Peachtree Parkway PTC, 770-631-9114

Live Jazz, Soul, Motown Call ahead for music

Sunday Funday with Live music, bottomless mimosas & bloody marys.

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

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

GRAZING HERE

2850 Highway 54, PTC 770-486-2696

9/6 … The Dirty Truth 8 p.m.

9/12 … Mostly 80s 9/13 … Crossroad Rebellion

9/19 … Kelley Huff Band

9/20 … Block Party 9/27 … 6 Feet Back

HOLLONVILLE OPRY AT TURIN UMC

20 Longstreet Ave., Turin 1st & 3rd Saturdays of month at 6:30 p.m.

Gospel, Bluegrass & Country Good Music, Good Fellowship 9/6 … Trinity Trio Malloy Brothers Kirkland & Friends

9/20 … StrayNotes River’s Edge Bluegrass Blue Ruckus

LINE CREEK BREWING

150 Huddleston Rd, PTC 678-545-6024

9/6 … Wyatt Acoustic Group

9/12 … Butch Watson

9/13 … Jason Goodwin

9/19 … Ellis Lowery

9/20 … Brian Rivers

9/26 … Ward Abel 9/27 … Mary Martin

LINE CREEK BUS BARN

300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville 770-731-1641

9/5 … Brian Rivers

9/12 … Ellis Lowery

9/13 … Wyatt Acoustic Group

9/19 … Andy & Aubrey

9/27 … Oktoberfest Party … Kraken’s Release, Auf Gehts

LINE CREEK THE RESERVE

18 Savannah Street, Newnan 770-755-6734

9/6 … Blues Plate

Special Music from noon - 9 p.m. featuring 9 great bands, food trucks, vendors, children’s activities. Free to the public, but there is a donation suggested at the gate. All to benefit More Music Foundation, highlight Live Music and community in Newnan. *Leonard Washington, Sweetbay, Elliott Phillips, Walter McWaters, BJ Wilbanks, The Lee H. Wallbangers, Kris Youmans Band, The High Roller Band, David Pippin & Eva Rose!

9/12 … Brian Rivers

9/19 … Ward Abel

9/20 … Wyatt Group 9/26 … Ellis Lowery

THE LOFT 1032 Broadway, Columbus, 706-596-8141

9/5 … Midnight Satellite 9:30 p.m. 9/6 … The Waymores 9:30 p.m.

*Every Wednesday The Loft celebrates the music of the American South 7:30 p.m. Free Admission! 9/18 … 3 X 3 & YOU! A 3-part songwriter series / part 1 … Brian Collins, Davin McCoy, Will Turpin. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, stories and connection as 3 X 3 & You kicks off its premiere Season. This is a rare chance to hear three master songwriters share their craft up-close and personal.

NEWNAN HISTORICAL TRAIN DEPOT

60 E Broad St. Paws for Celebration50th Anniversary Gala hosted by Newnan-Coweta Humane Society 9/6 6 to 10 p.m. Live Auction, Catering by Food for Thought, Live Music by ‘Second Time Around’

The MUSIC … Local&Live

NUTWOOD WINERY

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

Family-owned winery & cafe. Fridays & Saturdays

- a local performer in the Tasting Room. Starting around 6 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Elliott Philips … 9/13 and 9/28 at 2 p.m.

Call for additional line up.

OLDE COURTHOUSE

TAVERN On The Square

105 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville GA 30214

678-489-3888

9/6 … Jason Pastras Trio

9/13 … Alec James & Blues Caravan

9/20 … Zion Stovall Band

9/27 … Wayback Band

PARTNER’S II PIZZA

995 Senoia Rd, Tyrone 770-306-3363

9/13 … Ellis Lowery

PLANTERRA CLUB

Peachtree City

Elliott Phillips

9/6 and 9/20 6 p.m.

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 p.m.

9/6 … Jam & Open Mic

4 p.m.

9/13 … Ladies in Song Sessions … Melody

Kiser, Kris Youmans, Mary Martin Up close & personal in this great Listening Room!

Get tickets at website purelifelagrange.com & join us for stories & soulful original tunes.

9/26 … Barry Waldrep Band -Eagles & Creedence Clearwater Revival/ Tribute

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

9/28 … Ellis Lowery 2 p.m.

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 6:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. music 7 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m.

9/5 … Gradient

9/6 … Tyler Lowman

9/7 … Layla Mason

9/11 … Ellis Lowery

9/12 … Grass (Jackson & McDaniel)

9/13 … Highway 54

9/14 … Travis Lance Mapp

9/18 …Open Mic Night

9/19 … Russ Gordon

9/20 … Briarsuite

9/21 … Butch Watson

9/25 … Open Mic

Comedy Night

9/26 … Venus Kings 9/27 … Grout

9/28 … Trevor Meadows

SHAWN O’BRIANS MUSIC VENUE

2400 Hwy. 36E, Jackson 770-775-5551

9/21 … Ellis Lowery

3 p.m.

SKINNY’S

11065 Sullivan Rd., Newnan 770-683-5147

9/22 … Ellis Lowery

6 p.m.

SOUTHERN ROOTS

15 Griffin St., McDonough

678-759-0302

9/5 … Hot Flash 8 p.m.

9/12 … Mackie Creek Band 8 p.m.

9/13 … Primal Crue

9 p.m.

9/19 … Big City Nights

9 p.m.

9/20 … On The Border

9 p.m.

9/26 … Will Tipton & Jacob Bryant 8 p.m.

9/27 … Poison Tribute

8 p.m.

STUDIO CAFE

461 Sandy Creek Rd., Fayetteville 678.695.6278

Hbstudiocafe.com

Sunday brunch - Live music 10:30 a.m.

Venus Kings Saturdays

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB

335 SummerGrove Pkwy 770-251-1800

Friday Night Music 7 p.m.

9/5… Russ Gordon

9/12 … Cotton Cruz 9/19 … Mostly 80s Band - Rock the Country Club

9/26 … Coach Green 10/03 … Pete & Pete

SUTTON’S AMERICAN GRILL

477 Rome St, Carrollton 678-664-2082

Open Mic Wednesdays! Live music every Friday & Saturday nights!

SWEET AUBURN BBQ

1828 Jonesboro Rd., McDonough 470-885-5004

9/5 … Chris Odom

5:30 p.m.

9/20 … Smoke & Mirrors Car Show Elliott Phillips 9:30 a.m.

9/26 … Elliott Phillips 6 p.m.

SWEETLAND AMPHITHEATRE

110 Smith St., LaGrange 706-298-5434

9/12 … Big & Rich

TOWERHOUSE

FARM BREWERY

18736 Hwy. 85, Gay 470-620-7892

Live Music Friday 6-9 p.m.

TWISTED TACO

115 Glynn St., Fayetteville 678-709-0950

Venus Kings Thursdays 7:30 p.m.

VINYLYTE RECORDS

38 S Court Square, Newnan 770-282-0237

9/20 … Open Mic

6 p.m. (always a fun night with local talented artists in this very cool Venue)

THE WATERING HOLE

4927 Hwy 16E, Turin 9/6 … Russ Gordon 7 p.m.

WHIMZICAL CAFE

33 E Broad St., Newnan 770-755-7709

The LUNE is now open! Call or check Facebook 9/17 … Pilliard Dickle’s Pop-Up Show

WILD LEAP

308 Main St., LaGrange 706-298-6400

9/6 … Venus Kings 5 p.m.

PICKIN ON THE SQUARE AT MARKET DAY 1st Saturday of the month! starts around 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. All ages /levels of play. Join in the fun by singing along or bring your acoustic instrument.

THE ROYAL THEATER

400 E Main St., Hogansville 706-955-4870

9/20 … Jontavious Willis Live 7:30 p.m.

Hailing from nearby Greenville, Jon is making waves in the blues scene with his electrifying talent & heartfelt passion for Traditional Blues. Inspired by greats like Muddy Waters he brings the genre to life with his soulful voice & expert finger style guitar playing. Blues icon Taj Mahal affectionately refers to him as his ‘Wonderboy’ a testament to Willis’ rising star & deep musical roots.

The Kris Youmans Band opens the show with songs that are strongly roots influenced and traditional and southern as her hometown of Savannah. This mighty band achieves a high and lonesome sound which is signature to their shows. Tickets available on the Royal Theater website @ 1937royaltheater.org

Things change. Look for updates

Check out The Nixon Center in October … 10/5 Masterworks - Thank You for the Music, 2:30 p.m. 10/16 A John Denver Tribute, 7 p.m. 10/23 Pianist Roberto Berrocal, 7 p.m. 10/30 CashBack - Salute to Johnny and June Carter Cash, 7 p.m. thenixoncentre.net

Look for DJ KING JUSTICE at the Fair as well as Kraken’s Release, Jerry G. White Percussion, DJ Richard Oteri, Pine Box Dwellers. cowetacountyfair.net

ABBY’S ANGELS FOUNDATION in partnership with

KATE’S CLUB

Did you know there are FREE grief services offered monthly to children/teens in our community and surrounding areas? Please share with anyone who has a child that can benefit from these safe and supportive meetings in Newnan.

The beauty of Kate’s Club is that the child/teen spends time with others their age with similar experiences, loss, and lives.

Odyssey Charter School

14 St. John Circle, Newnan

Monthly / Sunday 4 to 6

Request application to attend, visit katesclub.org, email: 3sisters@abbysangelsfoundation.org

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

November 15-16 TVOC class registration is now open! Don’t wait, classes fill quickly. Give your young driver preventative life saving skills behind the wheel. See details for upcoming dates for the TVOC (www.tvoc.ws) course.

abbysangelsfoundation.org

Email 3sisters@abbysangelsfoundation.org

Bridging the Gap Operation: Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Distribution Sponsorships

The Heart of Thanksgiving at Bridging the Gap Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, togetherness, and family. But for many of our neighbors, the holiday can bring more stress than joy as they struggle to put a meal on the table. At Bridging the Gap, we believe every family deserves to experience the warmth of a holiday meal shared with loved ones.

In 2024, a Thanksgiving box cost just $62, enough to provide a full holiday meal for a family. But as prices continue to rise, that same box now costs nearly $77 in 2025. Inflation may have increased the cost, but it hasn’t changed our mission—to make sure no family in our community goes without a Thanksgiving dinner.

Each Thanksgiving box includes a turkey or ham, seasonal sides, vegetables, dessert, and pantry staples. It’s more than just food—it’s hope, dignity, and the reminder that our community cares.

This year, we invite you to partner with us through Operation: Gobble Gobble to make Thanksgiving possible for hundreds of families across Coweta County and beyond. Whether through financial sponsorship or in-kind donations, your support helps us place these meals directly into the hands of families who need them most. Together, we can feed, serve, and restore hope this holiday season.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Every gift helps us put Thanksgiving on the table for families in need. Join us in Operation: Gobble Gobble and choose the sponsorship level that best fits your ability to give:

$1,000 Harvest Helper → Feeds 13 families

$2,500 Table Setter → Feeds 32 families

$5,000 Gratitude Giver → Feeds 65 families

$7,500 Community Feast Builder → Feeds 97 families

$10,000 Cornucopia Champion → Feeds 129 families

$15,000 Blessings Bearer → Feeds 194 families

$20,000 Thanksgiving Hero → Feeds 258 families

Why Partner with Bridging the Gap?

Local Impact: Every dollar and donation stays in Coweta and surrounding counties.

Efficiency: Over 95¢ of every dollar goes directly into our mission.

Community Recognition: Sponsors will be highlighted on our website, social media, and Thanksgiving distribution event materials.

Together, we can ensure families experience the joy, dignity, and togetherness of a true Thanksgiving meal. Let’s Bridge the Gap this Thanksgiving.

In-Kind Sponsorships

Not every gift has to be financial. We also rely on food donations to help fill our Thanksgiving boxes.

We are seeking:

 Stuffing

 Cranberry Sauce

 Pumpkin Pie Filling

 Corn

 Sweet Potatoes

 Green Beans

 Jiffy Mix

 Mashed Potato Packets

 Gravy Packets

 Cream of Mushroom Soup

 Cake or Cookie Mix

 Mac & Cheese

Every $77 feds 1 family.

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COWETA SENIOR SERVICES CALENDAR

770-683-8600

Facebook:cowetaparksandrec.com@cowetaseniorservices

TOMMY THOMPSON SENIOR CENTER

29 Hospital Road, Newnan

Mondays, Sept. 8-15-22-29

Body & Brain Fitness w/ Edith, 10 am

Tuesdays, Sept. 9-16-23-30

Whole Body Workout w/ Nick, 10 am

Wednesdays, Sept. 3-10-17-24 Chair Yoga, 10 am

Thursdays, Sept. 4-11-18-25

Zumba with Sunny, 10 am

Fridays, Sept. 5-12-19-26

Bingo (50 cents per card), 10 am

Monday, Sept. 15

Health & Wellness Series with Olivia Handley, 10:30 am

Mondays, Sept. 22-29

Tech Talk with Chet O. Beasley, 10 am

MADRAS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

2355 Hwy. 29 North, Newnan

Tuesdays, Sept. 9-16-23-30

Line Dancing Class Beginners, 10-10:45 am Intermediate, 10:45-11:30 am

LEROY H. JOHNSON COMMUNITY CENTER

6646 Hwy. 16 East, Senoia

Tuesdays, Sept. 9-16-23-30

All-Levels Yoga Class, 10 am

Wednesdays, Sept. 3-17-24

Zumba with Sunny, 11:15 am

Thursdays, Sept. 4-11-18-25

Line Dancing Class, 10 am

Fridays, Sept. 12-19-26

All-Levels Yoga Class, 10 am

Wednesday, Sept. 10

Pete Fodero Concert, 10 am

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Health & Wellness Series with Olivia Handley, 10:15 am

Wednesday, Sept. 24 Bingo, 10:15 am

CANONGATE COMMUNITY CENTER

30 Pete Road, Sharpsburg

Tuesdays, Sept. 16-23-30

All-Levels Yoga Class, 11 am

Wednesdays, Sept. 3-10-17-24

Line Dancing Class, 11 am

Thursdays, Sept. 4-11-18-25

Zumba with Sunny, 11:30 am

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

• Personalized Care & Companionship

• Specialized Dementia & Alzheimer’s Support

• Light Housekeeping, Meals, Medication Reminders

• Respite for Family Caregivers

• VA-Certified In-Home Services for Veterans

WHY CHOOSE US?

• 18 Years serving Coweta County

And that starts with a Care Team who truly understands!

For 18 years, families in Coweta County have trusted Home Helpers Home Care to care for the people they love most. We don’t just offer help. We offer hope, dignity, and peace of mind.

Led by Beth Dow, a nationally recognized Alzheimer’s and dementia educator, speaker, and author, our caregivers receive expert training in understanding dementia and memory loss. We know that no two people are the same, and neither is their care.

We’re also honored to have served veterans for over 15 years through the VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Program, helping our local heroes live safely and comfortably at home.

Whether it’s support for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, help for a veteran, or relief for a tired family caregiver, we’re the family when your family can’t be there.

Because your loved one deserves more than just care. They deserve to be understood.

• Led by a National Dementia Educator & Author

• VA-Certified for Veteran Home Care

• Locally-Owned and Operated

• Reliable, Compassionate, Personalized Care

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH

Attend the Fair, Have Fun, Support Good Causes

The Newnan Kiwanis Club, Inc., emphasis is serving the youth of Coweta County by supporting the following organizations.

Another Way Foundation

Bridging the Gap

Brown’s Mill Battlefield Assoc.

BSA Flint River Council - Coweta County

Chase The Victory

Christian City Children’s Village Continental Societies

C.O.R.R.A.L

Coweta CASA, Inc.

Coweta Family Connection

Coweta FERST Readers

Coweta Force Inc.

Coweta Samaritans Clinic

Coweta County 4-H

Coweta County S.A.F.E. Program

Coweta County Special Olympics

Coweta Humane Society

CURE Childhood Cancer

Eagles Nest Performing Arts Dept.

Empower For Life

Family and Consumer Science & FCCLA

Family Patterns Matter

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coweta

GA Sheriff’s Youth Homes

Helping Hands Holiday Dinner

Hope Global Initiative Inc.

Manna From Above

More Music Foundation

Newnan Ambassadors - Newnan High School

Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation

Newnan Classic Car Club

Newnan-Coweta Boys/Girls Club

Newnan Coweta Community Resources

Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity

Newnan-Coweta Youth Association

Newnan Elite Sports

Newnan Historical Society

Newnan PD SAFE Program

Newnan PD K-9 Unit

Newnan Theatre Company

One Roof

PAGE Foundation Region 3B STAR

Puddle Jumpers

Purified Community Church

Real Life Center 47 River Life Inc.

Rutledge Center Inc.

Sisters for Society Corp.

Stepping Stones

Summit Family YMCA

The Angels House

The Trinity Center

University of West GA

Young Star Sports

The Newnan Kiwanis Club has been privileged to sponsor the Coweta County Fair since 1947.

Special thanks to: Coweta County Government for their support of the Fair since 1947!

Zen Monkey’s News and Musings …

West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is gaining national recognition for its campus safety efforts thanks to the expertise and leadership of Police Chief James Perry. Earlier this year, Chief Perry was invited to write an article for Campus Safety Magazine highlighting WGTC’s implementation of the CENTEGIX mobile panic alert system. he system allows employees to press a wearable panic button, which instantly notifies campus police of the employee’s name and location.

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People are so quick (eager?) to misunderstand each other these days that we can no longer simply say what we mean, we also have to say what we don’t mean if we don’t feel like overly clarifying ourselves after people are already offended.

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From Coweta Senior Services: We are thrilled to announce the launch of Senior Services for members of our community 55-and-up at Canongate Community Center! Located at 30 Pete Road in Sharpsburg, the center is now offering FREE weekly classes of Yoga, Line Dancing and Zumba. Join us for a fun and healthy way to stay active and connected! Website: cowetaparksandrec.com

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With self driving cars becoming increasingly popular, “Driving while sleeping” may become the next DUllike offense. With self driving cars becoming increasingly popular, “Driving while sleeping” may become the next DUl-like offense.

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Piedmont Newnan has received three achievement awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for demonstrating commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke and diabetes, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer hospital readmissions.Overall, Piedmont received 47 awards across its 25-hospital system. This year, Piedmont Newnan received the following achievement awards: • Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award. • Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite • Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

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City of Newnan elections will be held Nov. 4. Candidates are: Mayor: • Keith Brady (Incumbent) • Danny Beck • James Shepherd

Councilmember District 2 Post A • Rhodes Shell (Incumbent) • Jennifer Cheever Morrison

Councilmember District 2 Post B: • Scott Berta

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The save my password function has unironically made people forget about the very password they wanted to save.

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Piedmont Newnan Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. It is the fourth consecutive year the hospital has earned this recognition. The other Piedmont hospitals earning this award are Piedmont Henry, Piedmont Fayette, and Piedmont Augusta.

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If the sun doesn’t rise tomorrow it also won’t set somewhere else.

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This year’s Kiwanis Coweta County Fair will take place at the Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center. It’s 11-day run begins on Thursday, Sept. 18 and ends on Sunday, Sept. 28. The Mega Pass has once again returned for Fair attendees to save money and Mega Pass purchases can be made now online and later at in-person locations in Newnan. The Mega Pass gives Coweta County Fair attendees an Unlimited Ride Armband to be used once any day during the fair. Recipients who purchase a Mega Pass will receive both Gate Admission to the fair and an Unlimited Ride Armband for only $30. That is a savings of $15 on Fridays and Saturdays when considering Gate Admission is $10 and Ride Armbands are $35. It’s also a savings of $10 on Sundays through Thursdays when Gate Admission is $10 and Ride Armbands are $30. Check out wintersmedia.net to get yours.

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September 20th at Noon CST/ 1 p.m. EST 1164 Maye Road, Greenville, Alabama 36037

Jimmie McClain was born in Greenville, Alabama to the late Mary Maye-Briggs and Jim Henry “Lyn” McClain. He grew up in Niagara Falls, New York and later made his home in Rochester, where he worked for Eastman Kodak and met his wife, Regina. They married in 2003 and relocated to Georgia in 2004. Jimmie loved spending time with his family, talking about the Lord, and being there for the people in his life. Some of his favorite moments were playing board games with his grandson or catching up with visitors. He even stayed in touch with loved ones far away, often to talk about God or just to remind them they were on his mind. Jimmie will be missed but we will always remember him by the words he lived by: “Let the life I live speak for me.”

He is survived by his wife, Regina McClain; his children, James McClain Jr., Kanisha Jones, and Carl Winfred; father, Clinton Briggs, Sr.; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his siblings, Mary McClain Gibson, Sharlean Briggs, and Clifford Briggs; and a host of extended family and friends.

PAPER SHREDDING

KNB scheduled to host another 5 recycling events in 2025

The second half of 2025 features five Keep Newnan Beautiful recycling events here locally. Local residents will have the opportunity to recycle with events such as a pair of Paper Shreddings, a Paint Recycling, Tire Amnesty, a Textile Recycling and a DEA Drug Takeback.

For starters, the third Paper Shredding Event of the year is set for Saturday, September 13 from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot behind City Hall. The physical address is 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan. The first three bags or boxes are free for Coweta County residents. After that, it’s $3 per bag or box. Next on the calendar will be the second Paint Recyling outing of 2025. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 4 from 8 a.m. to noon. It will also be held in the parking lot behind Newnan City Hall. Fees will apply for this event. Spray Paint Cans will be $2 each, Latex Paint is $4 per gallon, Oil Paint is $5 per gallon and Deck/Wood Stain is $4 per gallon. No solvents, paint thinner/remover, epoxy, adhesives, laquers, gasoline, mercury or lead paint will be accepted.

A Tire Amnesty Day, the first since 2023, will be held on Saturday, October 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at the Hunter Recreational Complex, located at 2970 Highway 16 East in Sharpsburg. This event is for Coweta County residents ONLY and a valid Coweta County Driver’s License will be required. Car and Truck Tires are free (tires MUST be OFF the rim). Passenger Tires with Rims are $10 each. Tractor Trailer Tires with Rims are $25 each. Large Equipment Tires (5 ft. or larger) are $50 each. Anyone with more than 10 tires are asked to register online at keepnewnanbeautiful.org. You can register under the event online.

On Saturday, October 25, KNB and the Newnan Police Department will co-sponsor a DEA Drug Takeback Day. It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Newnan Police Department, located at 1 Joseph Hannah Boulevard. Folks can drop off unused or expired prescription drugs to help keep them out of the environment. No syringes, liquids or aerosols (inhalers) accepted. Drop materials anonymously. And on Saturday, November 8, KNB will host a dual Paper Shredding and Textile Recycling Event behind Newnan City Hall. It will be from 8 a.m. to Noon. Details will be available later on items that can be accepted at the Textile Recycling event. Call or email with any questions. Folks can dial 678-673-5505 or email knb@newnanga.gov.

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This well maintained home features a new roof, and 2 primary suites, with one located on the main level! You will find ample parking with a 2 car garage that has heat, air, and workshop space as well as a separate half circle driveway in front of the home. Oversized stone steps welcome you inside to a 2 story foyer with a family room and vaulted ceilings to the left and a separate dining room to the right. Enjoy the double sided fireplace in the family room or the lakefront sitting room. Take in stunning views of the lake from the kitchen, sitting room or the expansive deck. There is a formal dining room and half bath located on this level. Upstairs is the 2nd primary suite with a private bathroom, laundry room, and two secondary bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath. All of this sits on finished basement space including a family room with bar, bonus room, and a half bath that could be finished into a full bath. There is plenty of storage and lots of built-in shelving in the hallway, and hidden storage under the stairs. Out back you can enjoy the deck, or head down to the lakefront pool. Come and see all this home has to offer!

The Interview with Scott Cortner, Fair Chairman

What is the role of the Fair Chairman?

Coordinate all aspects of the Fair to include administration, operations, amusements, exhibits, contests, entertainment, programming, advertising and sponsorship. All of that is done through various committees whose members volunteer countless hours to ensure we have an entertaining, familyfocused County Fair.

Why does the Kiwanis sponsor the fair?

Kiwanis’ mission is to “Serve the Children of the World.” The Fair provides children and their families an opportunity to enjoy time together in a fun, entertaining, and wholesome environment while also providing us the opportunity to give back to the community through grants from the proceeds of the Fair.

What’s new this year, as in rides or attractions?

We’re thrilled to welcome Primetime Carnival back as our Midway provider, featuring a variety of thrilling rides, family-friendly attractions, kiddie rides, and delicious food options. Primetime does a great job of providing a wide variety of rides for all ages.

For this year’s fair, the plan is to have one or two newer rides, including a roller coaster.

As for entertainment and attractions, we will be featuring the McIntyre Circus, (a crowd favorite

high-wire act), a Diaper Derby, Pumpkin Decorating and Gingerbread House Decorating Contests, our annual Beauty Pageant, live Music and free Inflatables, Games and Crafts in “Harvestland”. Dates and times for all entertainment, contests, etc can be found on our website: cowetacountyfair.net

What are some of the big “crowd pleasers” you’ve noticed over the years?

The Lumberjack and Lumberjill competitions, the farm animals, the “princesses” and “characters,” the inflatables and games in Harvestland, and the variety of food.

How much money has the Kiwanis Club put back into the community?

Over $5.5 million in the last 20 plus years, focused on charitable organizations geared towards improving the lives of children throughout Coweta County.

What would be the perfect fair?

Perfect fall weather with no rain and our normal well-behaved crowds.

What do you enjoy the most during the fair?

Seeing the joy and wonder in the faces of the children. Most rewarding is hosting the Special Needs Children from the Coweta County School System. It is an event Kiwanians try not to miss.

What do you wish more people would do at the fair?

Visit the Exhibit Hall. Each year, there are some fantastic pieces of arts and crafts.

What do you do if you lose your phone, a parent, or have some other question?

Check in at the Information Booth (otherwise known as the “Fruit Stand”). Or contact us through our Facebook Page.

What is the best deal?

Definitely the Mega Pass. It saves you up to $15 on Friday and Saturday and can save you time in line on other days. Mega Passes are on sale now through September 17th at cowetacountyfair.net or in person at Keith Ross Agency, Coweta County Extension Office, Arnall Grocery and Summit Family YMCA.

What day is the best day to attend the fair?

I think Sunday’s are best. We are open Sundays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Crowds are usually light. If Sunday doesn’t work for you, then the best times would be Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday when we have sponsors offering free entry, which saves you up to $10 per person.

Anything else you want to add?

Once again, I need to thank the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, county officials who support our efforts each year, various county departments that prep the fairgrounds and are on-site throughout the fair to address any maintenance issues that arise, our sponsors who help keep the cost down and the numerous volunteers that make this event possible. We think we have another great event planned for this year and look forward to greeting and entertaining record crowds.

DAILY GUIDE 2025 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair

Entertainment  Competitions

Thursday, September 18

ADMISSION: FREE, Sponsored by Warrior Restoration

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $30, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

NOTE … Opening Day Midway Preview – Rides, Exhibit Building and Food only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Photography and Preserved Foods – 4-9 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway.

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Mobile Dairy Classroom –Food Court

ADMISSION: $10; Children 5-and-under are FREE

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $35, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Photography and Preserved Foods, 4-9 p.m.

 Animal Exhibits in Ag Building & Midway.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway

 McIntyre Circus – Midway and Midway Annex

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 4:30-7 p.m.

– Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 DJ King Justice, 5-9 p.m. –Food Court Area

 Bob Seymore, The Living Statue, 5-7 p.m. – Food Court Area

 Superheroes / Characters, 5-7 p.m. – Walker Horne Stage

Saturday, September 20

Noon to Midnight

ADMISSION: $10; Children 5-and-under are FREE

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $35, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Photography and Preserved Foods, Noon-9 p.m.

 Animal Exhibits in Ag Building & Midway.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts – Front of Walker Horne Stage

 New Farm Day – Ag Building

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo – Midway

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 2-7 p.m. –Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 McIntyre Circus, 2, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. – Midway and Midway Annex

 Jerry G. White Percussion, Noon-4 p.m. – Food Court

 Olivia Handley, Healthy Cooking Demonstration, 3-4 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

 Ask The Master Gardener, 4-6 p.m. –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Police K-9 Demonstration, 4 p.m. – Livestock Arena

 Olivia Handley, Healthy Cooking Demonstration, 5-6 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

 DJ King Justice, 5-7 p.m. –Food Court Area

 Princesses, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

COMPETITIONS

 Art Contest, 12:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

 2025 4-H Horse Sportsmanship, 5 p.m. – W.C. Adamson Horse Arena

 Lumberjack & Lumberjill Contest, 6:30 p.m. – Livestock Arena

p.m.

ADMISSION: $10; Children 5-and-under are FREE

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $30, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Photography and Preserved Foods, 2-9 p.m.

 Animal Exhibits in Ag Building & Midway.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 2-7 p.m. –Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 McIntyre Circus, 3:30, 5, 7 and 8:30 p.m. – Midway and Midway Annex

 DJ Richard Oteri – Food Court Area

 Mobile Dairy Classroom – Food Court

 MGEV Jeopardy, 5-7 p.m. –Exhibit Hall

 Princesses, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

COMPETITIONS

 Gingerbread House Decorating, 2:30 p.m. –Exhibit Hall

ADMISSION: FREE, sponsored by Brent Scarbrough & Company

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $30, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Photography and Preserved Foods, 4-9 p.m.

 Animal Exhibits in Ag Building & Midway.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway

 DJ Richard Oteri – Food Court Area

 Wayne Jenkins Painting Demo –Exhibit Hall

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 4:30-7 p.m.

– Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 McIntyre Circus, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. –Midway and Midway Annex

 Superheroes / Characters, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

COMPETITIONS

 4-H Rabbit Showmanship, 6:30 p.m. – Livestock Arena

ADMISSION: FREE, sponsored by Dr Pepper

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $30, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Photography and Preserved Foods, 4-9 p.m.

 Animal Exhibits in Ag Building & Midway.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway

 DJ Richard Oteri – Food Court Area

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 4:30-7 p.m.

– Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 Bob Seymore, The Living Statue, 5-7 p.m. – Food Court Area

 McIntyre Circus, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. –Midway and Midway Annex

 Superheroes / Characters, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

 Master Gardener Presentation / Milk Jug Gardening, 7 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

COMPETITIONS

 4-H Poultry Games and Awards, 5:30 p.m. – Livestock Arena

 4-H Poultry Showmanship, following awards – Livestock Arena

 Diaper Derby, 6 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

ADMISSION: FREE, sponsored by Jake Stanley State Farm

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $30, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Photography and Preserved Foods, 4-9 p.m.

 Animal Exhibits in Ag Building & Midway.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 4:30-7 p.m.

– Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 Bob Seymore, The Living Statue, 5-7 p.m. – Food Court Area

 McIntyre Circus, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. –Midway and Midway Annex

 Superheroes / Characters, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

 Wayne Jenkins Painting Demo –Exhibit Hall

 Krakens Release (Strolling Pirate Show), 6-8 p.m. – Food Court

 Princesses, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

COMPETITIONS

 4-H Goat Show, 6:30 p.m. –Livestock Arena

Day 8

Thursday, September 25

4 to 10 p.m. Day 9

Friday, September 26

4 p.m. to Midnight Day

Saturday, September 27

ADMISSION: $10; Children 5-and-under are FREE

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $30, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Photography and Preserved Foods, 4-9 p.m.

 Animal Exhibits in Ag Building & Midway.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 4:30-7 p.m.

– Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 McIntyre Circus, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. –Midway and Midway Annex

 Superheroes / Characters, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

 Olivia Handley, Healthy Cooking Demonstration, 5-6 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

 Pine Box Dwellers, 5-8 p.m. –Food Court

 Princesses, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

COMPETITIONS

 Pumpkin Decorating Contest, 6 p.m. – Ag Building

ADMISSION: $10; Children 5-and-under are FREE

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $35, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Photography and Preserved Foods, 4-9 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 4:30-7 p.m.

– Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 Bob Seymore, The Living Statue, 5-7 p.m. – Food Court Area

 McIntyre Circus, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. –Midway and Midway Annex

 DJ King Justice – Food Court

 Princesses, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

COMPETITIONS

 Coweta County Fair Beauty Pageant, 7 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

ADMISSION: $10; Children 5-and-under are FREE

COMPETITIONS

 Commercial Dairy Heifer Show, Noon – Ag Building

 Cattlemen’s Cook-Off, 6 p.m. –Exhibit Hall

Noon to Midnight Last day for exhibits! Day 11

Military Appreciation Day, All Active and Retired Military Personnel are granted FREE Admission with ID.

PARKING:

FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $35, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

 Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall. Categories such as AG, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Photography and Preserved Foods, Noon-9 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 2-7 p.m. –Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 McIntyre Circus, 2, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. – Midway and Midway Annex

 Donald White, The Science Guy, 2 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

 DJ Richard Oteri – Food Court

 Bob Seymore, The Living Statue, 5-7 p.m. – Food Court Area

 Rhythm Major, 7-10 p.m. – Food Court

 Princesses, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

Sunday, September 28

2 to 10 p.m. Last day for fun!

ADMISSION: $10; Children 5-and-under are FREE

PARKING: FREE

RIDE ARMBANDS: $30, unlimited rides on day of purchase only.

EXHIBITS

• Closed to public

ENTERTAINMENT

 Inflatables, Games and Crafts –Front of Walker Horne Stage

 Georgia Untamed Petting Zoo –Midway

 Miss Mary Ann’s Spin Art, 2-7 p.m. –Harvestland at Walker Horne Stage

 McIntyre Circus, 2, 4:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. – Midway and Midway Annex

 DJ Richard Oteri – Food Court

 Mariachi Band, 5-6 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

 Bob Seymore, The Living Statue, 5-7 p.m. – Food Court Area

 Princesses, 5-7 p.m. –Walker Horne Stage

COMPETITIONS

 4-H Showmanship Sweepstakes, 2 p.m. – Livestock Arena

The Featured Joint

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 …

Fair Food

Everyone has their favorite county fair food. And tastes vary widely. Whether it’s cotton candy, candied apples, fried ... well anything ... everyone is sure to be satisfied at the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair starting this month. Here are some fair favorites:

Sweet Fair Foods

• Funnel Cake: Fried batter typically topped with powdered sugar.

• Cotton Candy: Fluffy, spun sugar confection.

• Caramel Apples: Apples coated in caramel, sometimes with other toppings.

• Popcorn: A simple, buttery classic.

• Snow Cones: Shaved ice with various flavored syrups.

Savory Fair Foods

• Corn Dogs: Hot dogs coated in cornmeal batter and fried.

• Turkey Legs: Large, smoky, grilled turkey legs.

• Chili Cheese Fries: French fries topped with chili and cheese.

• Nachos: Tortilla chips with cheese and other toppings.

• Sausage Sandwiches: Various types of grilled sausages on a bun.

• Pretzels: Soft, warm pretzels. Deep-Fried & Unique Options

• Deep-Fried Oreos: Oreos dipped in batter and deep-fried.

• Deep-Fried Pickles: Sliced pickles coated in batter and fried.

• Deep-Fried Mac and Cheese: Mac and cheese formed into balls or other shapes and deep-fried.

• Deep-Fried Cookie Dough: Cookie dough that has been deep-fried.

• Beer-Battered Cheese Curds: Cheese curds dipped in a beer batter and fried.

• Churros: Fried dough pastry, often coated in cinnamon sugar.

The Kiwanis Coweta County Fair is set for Sept. 1828 at Coweta County Fairgrounds, Pine Road. More info at cowetwacountyfair.net

SEPTEMBER DAILY MENU

SUNDAY: German Chocolate

MONDAY: Carrot, Banana Foster

TUESDAY: Key Lime, Rolo Candy, GLUTEN-FREE

WEDNESDAY: Caramel Drum, Churr-Oreo

THURSDAY: Strawberry, Chocolate Caramel Mocha, VEGAN

FRIDAY: Strawberries N Creme, Apple Cobbler, GLUTEN-FREE, Baker’s Choice

SATURDAY: Strawberry Cheesecake, Biscoff Cookie Butter, Baker’s Choice

The JOINTS

Everyone has their “go-to” place to eat. It might be with linen tablecloths and waiters in ties, or where you throw peanuts on the floor and carve your initials in the wooden tables. Whatever and wherever, it’s your “joint.” There are lots of these places around here, and we’re out to find them all in The Joints column and on website wintersmedia.net.

Alo Farms … 629 Hwy 74 South, PTC 678.489.4423

Red and Green Oakleaf, Sweet Crisp, Red and Green Butter and Muir Lettuce. Microgreen broccoli, basil, cucumbers, spinach, scallion and more. alofarmsga.us

Apollo 2 Steaks … 33 1/2 Broad St., Newnan 770.667.4811, apollossteaks.com

Authentic Philly cheesesteaks, cheesecake & more!

Cafe 1485 … 1485 GA 34 East, Newnan 470.627.3043 Serving breakfast and lunch, this chef-driven restaurant reminds one of a diner … offering omelets, French toast, corned beef, biscuits & gravy, shrimp & grits. Shrimp Po-Boys, Cubanos, Hamburgers & more.

CC’s Wings … 23 Franklin Road, Newnan 770.252.2755

Do a pretty big take-out business. Usual flavors with fish and burgers on the menu as well.

Christy’s Cafe … 27 Jackson St., Newnan 770-683-7512

One of the more popular breakfast joints in town. Regulars know the secret menu. Also open for lunch. The front porch is popular, especially with dog owners. Down home grub.

Chylaca’s Mexican Restaurant & Grill 20 Bullsboro Dr., Newnan, 770.252.6821

Serving up some of the best dishes around. People rave about their salsa and rice. We are also partial to the Tacos Carne Asada and the El Cabo.

Circa Coffee 865 Senoia Rd, Tyrone 770-683-7991

facebook.com/coffeehousetyrone/ Tasty chicken salad sandwich, ham and cheese croissant, caprese salad on sourdough bread & more. Their banana bread is off the charts. And they’ve got some big cookies!

Coweta Country Junction … 1502 Hwy. 29 North, Newnan 770.253.5999

Arguably the best wings in the county. Big, juicy.

Big Joe’s Grill … 1329 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan • 504-250-9088

A family-owned Italian Creole restaurant located in Newnan. Our talented chefs prepare fresh signature dishes daily, including Cioppino seafood stew, veal or chicken piccata, shrimp or chicken alfredo, and more.

Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen 98 Jackson St., Newnan 678-673-6644

Great joint that includes beef brisket, all-you-caneat catfish and shrimp, smoked chicken and pulled pork. Killer banana pudding and their white sauce is The Bomb.

El Taquito 1389 Highway 29 South, Newnan 770.252.2777

It’s located inside a gas station. Their Coke is from Mexico and has sugar. This is the real deal. They have photos up above the counter and you can just point and salivate at the same time.

Fabiano’s Pizzeria … 19 North Court Square, Newnan • 770.683.2683

Very popular pizza joint. It’s their other items that really make a hit - soups, sandwiches, garlic knots and bowls of tater tots.

Garlic Thai … 16 North Court Square, Newnan • 770.683.7515 • garlicthai.com

For those who love Asian food, as in Thai cuisine, sushi and noodles, Garlic has to be on the top of anyone’s list. Seafood, lamb, beef, chicken, all the proteins are there in some amazing sauces including several curry spices.

Goldens on the Square 9 East Court Square, Newnan • 770.251.4300

The menu changes daily but there are always several meat/fish offerings, vegetables, salads and desserts. If you are looking for some good ol’ Southern comfort food, you would be hard pressed to beat Golden’s.

H.J. Wings & Things

485 Hwy 16 W, Newnan • 770.755.6192

Great wings, excellent hamburgers and top of the line cheesesteaks - and you know how serious we are about our cheesesteaks. But other “things” to consider are their shrimp, fish, massive salads, sandwiches, wraps, and … okay, wings again.

The Half Shell … 1690 Hwy. 34 East, Newnan 770.502.9911

Hot dogs and oysters. Hey, it’s an Alabama thing. Onion rings, fried mushrooms are a secret hit. And don’t forget the crawfish.

Hemrick’s Grocery, Deli & Cafe 10 Franklin Road, Newnan • Open 24 hours. 770.253.6667

Charley’s Chicken and all the sides. A breakfast menu too. There’s Blimpie - America’s Sub Shop. Look fo Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies; Baja Fresh, Mexican Food; Uncle Maddio’s Pizza.

Japaneck Frank Hibachi Cuisine 51 Market Square Road, Newnan 678-877-9100 japaneckfrankhouse@gmail.com

This joint is all about something different. Different foods, different cooking styles, sushi, hibachi … different. Think flat tops, shrimp, steak, salmon, grilled veggies, ginger sauce, the perfect fried rice and more.

There’s more. Checkout website wintersmedia.net.

The LOCATIONS

Around downtown

Market Day • Sept. 6, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items including fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc.

Fall Art Walk Sept. 19, 5 to 9 p.m.

Celebrate local art with store-front exhibits and demonstrations curated by a variety of Newnan’s finest artists. Visitors will find a wide variety of art styles and mediums, including: oil on canvas, engraving, pottery, photography, jewelry-making, fiber arts, performing arts and acrylics.

Oktoberfest Oct. 3, 5 to 9 p.m. The annual beer tasting event highlights craft brews from across the state of Georgia. Complimentary refreshments, retail sales specials and other treats will be made available for all participating attendees.

The Carnegie Library

1 LaGrange Street, Newnan, 770.683.1347 newnancarnegie.com eventbrite.com

Murder In Coweta County at Wadsworth Sept. 27 at 6:30

The Newnan Carnegie will show the classic film at the Wadsworth Auditorium.

***The film is NOT RATED, however it does contain frightening and intense scenes, alcohol and smoking, violence, profanity, and nudity. FREE movie, FREE popcorn, FREE theater experi ence! Doors open at 6pm. **Registration with Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/1520431634949

Author Kristina McMorris Book Talk Kristina McMorris will discuss her new book, Girls of Good Fortune. Sun., Oct.5, 3 p.m.

**Registration is required on Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/1644132046209

Exercise Is Medicine, Gentle Yoga and Crochet, Book Club with Lola, Literary Circle Book Club, and more … … Some events require reservations

McRitchie-Hollis Museum

74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistory.com

Beyond the Big Top Art Show thru 9.28

An art show with local artist Faith Farrell. It’s fair and carnival themed. Support local artists and local history in homage to fairs everywhere, but especially the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair!

Cemetery Tours Oct. 17 & 25

Look for ad and on their Facebook page for info.

Ghosts & Ghouls Ball Oct. 24, 7 p.m.

Costumed elegance, Live music, dinner, drinks 7 to 10 p.m. Info / tickets available in person at the McRitchie-Hollis or Eventbrite.com.

LocAL theAtre

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

The NITWITS return Sept. 5 & 6 with their Field Trip themed improv shows. Tickets are just $10— get ready to laugh until it hurts!

“Murder at Checkmate Manor” Sept. 11-14, 18-21, and 25-28

The hilarious Farndale acting group takes over

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Senoia Area Historical Society History Museum

6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276 Facebook and Instagram. senoiaareahistory.com

Cruisin’ for History • Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Gear up for the first-ever Cruisin’ for History Poker Run, a unique and exciting fundraiser for the Senoia Area Historical Society! Participants will embark on a scavenger hunt to capture photos of five designated cars at unique locations. Once you have all five photos, cruise on over to Marimac Lakes to turn in your entry and receive a poker hand and enjoy a free hot dog. The participant with the best poker hand at the end of the night will win a special prize!

Senoia Farmers Market

Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

40 Travis Street On Facebook @senoiafarmersmarket

Hoptoberfest • Sept.13 & 14, 1 to 6 p.m.

A weekend of Hoppy Brews, Craft Beer, Festive Eats, Community, and Fall Fun! Hosted by Pearl & Pine Brewery, Senoia’s Downtown Development Authority, and Senoia Beer Company. Whether you’re here for the hops or just the good vibes, Senoia’s Hoptoberfest is the perfect way to kick off the fall season with your favorite local breweries! 20th Annual Senoia Car Show • Sept 27, 10 a.m. The annual car show is a collection of vintage cars, 25 years & older displayed in downtown.

Visit enjoysenoia.com for more information.

Newnan Leisure Services

 First Friday at First Avenue Sept 5, 4-7 p.m.

Not-So-Fall Festival

It’s a Fall Festival before the Fall Festivals … a free, fun-filled evening activities and community vibes! Register at eventbrite.com

Southside Theatre Guild

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

Things change. Look at venue's website for more information.

VINTAGE VAULT MARKETPLACE

Curating Charm One Booth at a Time

678-675-3890 • 680 North Hwy 29, Newnan, GA 30263

Thursday, Friday and Sunday 1 to 6; Saturday 10 to 7 vintagevaultmarketplace@yahoo.com

Stroll at dusk through Newnan’s Historic Oak Hill Cemetery Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 25 on a guided walk of select gravesites. Storytellers and guides captivate guests with lively, engaging tales while vendors, musicians, and artists also contribute to this special event that celebrates living, history and the arts. Enjoy live entertainment and Oink Joint BBQ Food Bar in the back garden of the museum– it’s included with the ticket. Call the museum at 770-251-0207.

$65 Adults, $30 Children under 12, $135 VIP ticket that also includes the Ghosts & Ghouls Ball on Friday 10/24, 7 p.m. Questions? 770-251-0207 or taj@newnancowetahistory.com

Join us October 24 under the autumn sky to dance, twirl, and levitate among lively spirits at the first Ghosts & Ghouls Ball! It’s a night of costumed elegance, perhaps with tinge of the macabre. The LIVE MUSIC may wake the dead with Kraken’s Release opening for Mayhayley’s Grave. The scene is set to begin at 7 p.m. Your dinner of brisket (chicken option), mac n’ cheese, green beans, salad, dinner rolls, and of course, iced tea is sure to liven up your taste buds! $75 ticket comes with aforementioned dinner items. Music ends at 10 p.m. Ticket includes two bands, BBQ dinner and 2 beverages. Prizes for costumes and other treats await.

Tickets available in person at the McRitchie-Hollis or Eventbrite.com

McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St., Newnan • Check for more info

Live MuSic

AtLAntA

Look for music events in Kris Youman-Hall’s Local and Live Music column in this issue.

301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214

770.719.4173 www.TheVilleAmp.com/

Frederick Brown Jr.

Amphitheater

201 McIntosh Trail, PTC

770.631.0630

Check website and Facebook for upcoming shows amphitheater.org/

at Boyd Park, 110 Smith St., LaGrange, GA 30240

706.298.5434 sweetland.events/

Coweta County African American Heritage Museum

Reading to Kids: Community Literacy Initiative Sat., Sept. 6

Time: 10am-12pm

Open for tours and storytelling Thursdays

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 92 Farmer St., Newnan near the skate park ccaahm.org

470.414.1647

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

Check website … http://foxtheatre.org

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

Check website … statefarmarena.com

WEDNESDAYS

* Yoga on the Green at Greenville Street Park!

This class is tailored to accommodate beginners, intermediate practitioners, and advanced yogis. Every Wednesday Sept. - Nov. 6 to 7 p.m. Bring mat/towel and water! 51 Greenville St

Coweta County Genealogical Society & Library 8 Carmichael St., Newnan Wed. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Chattahoochee Bend State Park

425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263

Call before you go … 770.254.7271 gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend

Free Fun With Fido Fridays • Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking.

Grandparent’s Day • Saturday, Sept. 6, 1-3 p.m.

Let’s do something super fun for Grandparents Day! Grandparents get ready to channel your inner child- think crazy socks, bright colors, and maybe even a silly hat! And grandkids, it’s your turn to embrace your wiser side- grab those glasses, a cardigan, and get ready to be the cutest little old person you can be! $2 plus $5 parking.

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Get ready for some Autumn fun and enjoy the beautiful fall colors and fresh air. Join us for a super cool scavenger hunt along the riverside trail with a park ranger. We’ll give you a scavenger hunt card - the person who finds everything gets a prize! $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking.

Glow in the Dark Star Gazing

Saturday, Sept. 20, 9:30-10:30 pm.

Bring your hot chocolate, apple cider, or coffee and join the Ranger in a hike along the flat rock trail for a beautiful night of stargazing. Have fun learning how to use the Skyview App to identify different constellations! $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking.

Bark in the Park

Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bring your furry canine on an autumn hike near the beautiful woodland creeks to enjoy the fall foliage and to celebrate our State Park! Stop by the visitor center to grab a bandana for Fido provided by our Friends of Chattahoochee Bend Volunteers. Payment covers dog bandana, if the owner wishes to have a matching bandana it is an additional $8.00. $8 plus $5 parking.

Campfire Laughter • Saturday, Sept. 27, Join the Ranger for a fun filled evening of campfire stories, songs and smores! Please bring your own lawn chair and hot chocolate or coffee. $5 parking. Call before youy go with questions or to register 770.254.7271. Email chattbend.naturalist@gmail.com

Town of Tyrone

First Friday “Finding Nemo” @ Shamrock Park

Sept. 5, 7 p.m.

Founders Day Parade • Oct. 4 more info at tyronega.gov

Carrollton

Amp Concert with The Romantics Sept. 13

Carroll County Community Theatre Boeing, Boeing Sept 19-21

Taste of Carrollton Sept. 25

Carrollton Half Marathon Sept. 27

Youth Fishing Tournament Sept. 27

more info at carrolltonga.com

• The Conference Center has 6,000 sq.ft. of event space, as well as a full-service kitchen for catered events. The center can seat up to 400 people.

• Open year-round the complex hosts events on a daily basis, from weddings and receptions to family reunions, birthday parties & corporate events.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept. 18-28 – Kiwanis Coweta Co. Fair

Oct. 9 – Public Safety Appreciation Lunch

Oct. 18 – Master Gardener’s Fall Plant Sale

Oct. 17-19 – Newnan Kennel Club Dog Show

Nov. 1-2 – NCAA Christmas Market

Nov. 8 – ADK Coweta Christmas

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, GA 30265 thenixoncentre.net 770.254.2787

The Nixon Centre for the Arts’ 2025/2026 season!

Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone Thursday, Sept. 11, lobby opens at 6 p.m. with show at 7 p.m. At the age of fifteen, Peter achieved international fame as Herman, lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits included: “I’m Into Something Good” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Wonderful World,” “There’s A Kind of Hush,” “A Must To Avoid,” “The End of the World” and “Dandy.” Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over sixty million recordings.

Black Tie Optional - The Music of Michael Buble and Beyond Thursday, Sept. 25, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Kerst J. Lehmann, a European crooner, applies his charming voice to classic songs made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Al Green, Michael Bublé, and beyond. Taking his audience on a journey through vintage American popular music, Kerst’s style and performance present a unique take on Jazz Standards, Motown, and Pop. Check their website for more events.

Dec. 10-11 – Senior Services Holiday Luncheons

Things change. Look at venue's website for more information.

For information, call 770-254-2685 or go to coweta.ga.us, click Departments, Event Services.

The Park of Hope

On August 23, The City of Hope celebrated the grand opening of The Park of Hope—a revitalized community space designed to bring health, wellness, and joy to families for generations to come.

As part of their community benefit program, the park is a partnership with City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta, the City of Senoia, the Senoia Street Park Steering Committee, other partners, and local residents. Together, they transformed Coweta Street Park (now The Park of Hope) into a beautiful, accessible green space featuring new basketball courts, playground equipment, and walking trails.

“Our vision for a better future begins right here, where children can be active, strong, and safe. And every time we hear a child laugh on that swing set or someone make a basket, we know we are one step closer to that goal,” said City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta President Jonathan Watkins.

“Thank you to everyone who brought this vision to life. Together, we are creating spaces of health and hope.”

(Photo credit: Vigil Garrett and Lori Kolbenschlag)

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MLB Baseball ATLANTA BRAVES

Sept. 3, Wed. – at Chicago Cubs 7:40 pm - FanDuel

Sept. 5, Fri. – Seattle Mariners 7:15 pm –FanDuel, GrayTV

Sept. 6, Sat. – Seattle Mariners 7:15 pm –FanDuel

Sept. 7, Sun. – Seattle Mariners 12:05 pm – Roku

Sept. 8, Mon. – Chicago Cubs 7:15 pm – FanDuel

Sept. 9, Tues. – Chicago Cubs 7:15 pm – Fan Duel

Sept. 10, Wed. – Chicago Cubs 7:15 pm –FanDuel

Sept. 12, Fri. – Houston Astros 7:15 pm –FanDuel, GrayTV

Sept. 13, Sat. – Houston Astros 7:15 pm –FanDuel

Sept. 14, Sun. – Houston Astros 1:35 pm –FanDuel

Sept. 15, Mon. – at Washington Nationals 6:45 pm – FanDuel

Sept. 16, Tues. – at Washington Nationals (DH) 1:05 pm / 6:45 pm – FanDuel

Sept. 17, Wed. – at Washington Nationals 4:05 pm – FanDuel

Sept. 19, Fri. – at Detroit Tigers 6:40 pm –FanDuel

Sept. 20, Sat. – at Detroit Tigers 1:10 pm –FanDuel

Sept. 21, Sun. – at Detroit Tigers 1:40 pm –FanDuel

Sept. 22, Mon. – Washington Nationals 7:15 pm – FanDuel

Sept. 23, Tues. – Washington Nationals 7:15 pm – FanDuel

Sept. 24, Wed. – Washington Nationals 12:15 pm – FanDuel

Sept. 26, Fri. – Pittsburgh Pirates 7:15 pm – FanDuel, GrayTV

Sept. 27, Sat. – Pittsburgh Pirates 7:15 pm – FanDuel

Sept. 28, Sun. – Pittsburgh Pirates 3:15 pm – FanDuel End of Regular Season NFL Football

Sept. 7, Sun. – Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1 pm – FOX

Sept. 14, Sun. – at Minnesota Vikings 8:20 pm – NBC

Sept. 21, Sun. – at Carolina Panthers 1 pm – FOX

Sept. 28, Sun. – Washington Commanders 1 pm – CBS

Oct. 5, Sun. – BYE WEEK

MLS Soccer

ATLANTA UNITED

Sept. 13, Sat. – Columbus

Crew 7:30 pm – Apple TV

Sept. 20, Sat. – San Diego FC 4:30 pm – Apple TV

Sept. 27, Sat. – at New England Revolution 7:30 pm – Apple TV

Oct. 5, Sun. – at Los Angeles FC 9 pm – Apple TV

WNBA Basketball ATLANTA DREAM

Sept. 3, Wed. – Los Angeles

Sparks 7:30 pm – Peachtree TV

Sept. 5, Fri. – Los Angeles Sparks 7:30 pm – ION

Sept. 8, Mon. – Connecticut Sun 7:30 pm – Peachtree TV

Sept. 10, Wed. – at Connecticut Sun 7 pm – Peachtree TV End of Regular Season

Moreland Adventures

The Hunt for Lost Treasures thru Sept. 27 Lewis Grizzard Games

Softball Tournament Oct. 18

Moreland Elementary Golf Tournament Oct 20, White Oak Golf Club

For more information: morelandadventures.com info@morelandadventure.com or 678-492-3161.

Follow FB: Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance for updates.

Lumberjack & Lumberjill Competition at Kiwanis Coweta County Fair Saturday, September 20

Livestock Arena On Site Registration 6:30 p.m.; Contest begins at 7 p.m. Questions? Call 770-254-2620. Check website cowetacountyfair.net for more information.

and feel your

Public Safety Foundation hosts breakfast for local law enforcement officials ❷

The Newnan-Coweta Public Safety Foundation hosted a breakfast meeting for local law enforcement officials on August 14, 2025. The event was held at Redneck Gourmet in Newnan to thank them for their leadership and to invite them and their departments to the annual public safety appreciation luncheon this fall.

The Public Safety Foundation exists to support first responders in Coweta County and to raise awareness of their hard work year-round.

Foundation Chair Pat Craven welcomed the group and told them about some of the Foundation’s efforts over the years, which have most recently included purchasing equipment such as drones, the purchase of K-9s, and the awarding of scholarships to children of local LEOs.

She noted that the 27th Public Safety Appreciation Week Luncheon is coming up October 9 at the Coweta County Fairgrounds. Individuals and groups who would like to contribute to this effort may send a check to Newnan-Coweta Public Safety Foundation, P.O. Box 1113, Newnan, GA 30264.

Photo 1: At the Newnan-Coweta Public Safety Foundation breakfast meeting on August 14 are, from left, Major Mark Fenninger of the Coweta County Sheriff’s Department and, from the Newnan Fire Department, Deputy Fire Chief Greg Shinkle and Fire Chief Robby Flanagan.

Photo 2: Public Safety Foundation Chair Pat Craven visits with board members Rodney Riggs and Buster Meadows.

Photo 3: On hand for the recent Public Safety Foundation meeting with local LEOs are, from left, Foundation board members Rebecca McCollum and Jacki Parker, Nic Burgess of EMA/911 and Warden Jeff Rogers.

Photo 4: Public Safety Foundation Board Member Lisa Hines visits with Newnan Deputy Fire Chief Greg Shinkle.

What You Need to Know About Atrial Fibrillation

September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), AFib is an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), a condition where the heart beats in an irregular, often fast, way. When a heart is in AFib, it may not be pumping enough oxygen-rich blood out to the body, which can led to other heart-related complications.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is estimated that 12.1 million people in the U.S. will have AFib in 2030. While it is the most common type of arrhythmia, many people do not know they have AFib until they are at a routine doctor’s appointment or they are hospitalized for complications caused by AFib. Compared to people without, those with AFib, even without symptoms, have a fivetimes-greater risk of stroke, three-times-greater risk of heart failure and two-times-greater risk of dementia.

Board-certified electrophysiologist and cardiologist Aaron Cole Richardson, D.O., says it is important for residents to increase their awareness of atrial fibrillation and other common conditions treated by electrophysiology, because without treatment, AFib can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure.

Symptoms can include:

• Rapid or irregular heartbeat or pulse

• Skipped heartbeats

• Chest palpitations (common)

• Lightheadedness or fainting

• Confusion

• Extreme fatigue

• Shortness of breath

• Chest pain, or angina (seek immediate medical attention at an emergency room)

Dr. Richardson cautions patients not to overlook the more subtle symptoms, such as fatigue, if they do not experience palpitations, as they may or may not be present.

“Different patients have different symptoms. Some describe AFib as feeling like skipped heartbeats; some as an erratic heartbeat, strong heart palpitations, or simply a rapid heartbeat; while for others it feels like a fluttering, butterflies or even a flopping fish in their chest; while some patients don’t have any symptoms at all,” says Dr. Richardson. “If you suspect you may have this condition or another cardiac issue, he recommends scheduling an appointment with a cardiologist as soon as possible.”

Dr. Richardson also recommends seeing your primary care physician (PCP) annually and to be aware of any factors that may increase your risk of AFib, including high blood pressure, a prior heart attack or heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and prior heart surgery. Controlling these risk factors may prevent AFib from developing.

In addition to regular check-ups with your PCP, Dr. Richardson recommends self-monitoring your heart at home, and checking it on a daily basis.

Piedmont celebrated the opening of Piedmont Primary Care at Arbor Springs, located at 9 Arbor Springs Terrace, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 20 to mark this milestone in bringing expanded access to primary care in Newnan. With three primary care providers now accepting new patients, and soon a pediatrician, the Arbor Springs location brings more convenient, personalized care to the community. This new clinic offers same-day appointments, online scheduling, and video visits, making it easier than ever for patients to connect with trusted providers. To schedule an appointment, call 770.400.7270 or visit piedmont.org.

“If you notice your heartrate is greater than 110bpm at rest and/or irregular, it’s probably time to visit and talk with your doctor about it,” explains Dr. Richardson.

While AFib is serious, Dr. Richardson says that early detection and management are key.

“People can live long, healthy and active lives with AFib. Controlling your risk factors for heart disease, stroke and knowing what can trigger your AFib will help improve your long-term management of AFib. The most important thing you can do is work with your doctor or other health care professionals to make sure you’re doing all you can to prevent complications that could occur as a result of AFib,” says Dr. Richardson.

Dr. Richardson is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. He specializes in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders ranging from atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, heart block, bradycardia, atrial flutter, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia, with a special interest in the treatment and management of atrial fibrillation, leadless pacing, and cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Available at Piedmont Heart Institute in Newnan and Fayetteville, Dr. Richardson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. To schedule an appointment, visit piedmont.org

Always Your Hometown Bank

The Real Estate

A Strong Summer for Real Estate

After a slow start in 2025, the local real estate market really picked up this summer. Many local real estate agents were discouraged after the start of 2025. Spring is typically the strongest time for a real estate market. However, the first half of 2025 was weak, with closed sales down every month, year-over-year, from 2024 (per Georgia Multiple Listing Service, GAMLS).

Things started to pick up in May. Pending sales were up over 20% from last year. As a result, closed sales increased 26% and 11% in June and July, respectively. This is an encouraging sign of things to come. August is looking like it will be a strong month as well with many contracts in the pipeline to close.

Compared to the last few years, it is actually a good time to purchase and many savvy buyers have noticed this. The selection of homes to buy is up significantly. In fact, new listings have increased every month, year-over-year, in 2025. Pricing has stayed flat all year as well. The months of supply, or the estimated time it would take to sell all the currently available homes for sale given the current sales pace, has increased also.

Sellers conceding on price, as well as providing closing cost credits to buyers, has been a trend all year long. It is a great time to purchase new construction. Many local builders are offering up to $25,000 in buyer incentives and offering to buy down the buyer’s interest rates also. Interest rates have hovered around 6.5% and 7% all summer. Interest rates seem to be the most significant obstacle in people’s way to purchase, especially for younger buyers. The average sales price in Coweta County has been between $438,000 and $485,000 each month in 2025. This price, amortized at the current rates, makes purchasing very difficult for buyers with lower incomes.

The battle between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been publicly documented all year. The President has put pressure on Chairman Powell to lower the interest rates in hopes that this well lower mortgage rates, among other things, make housing more affordable and jump start the real estate economy. Chairman Powell has yet to do so. Looking at the data for Coweta County this summer, I can see why Powell has not. The numbers look promising, at least locally. If rates drop significantly, we will likely see a large influx of buyers which in my opinion, would shoot prices up very quickly. A slight drop in interest rates over time seems to be the route to take.

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

Jess Barron

LISTING

Tom/Jess.

MLS #10539495

SPECTACULAR GATED CUSTOM HOME ON 12.18± ACRES with gorgeous pool, pool house. Circle driveway, 3 car garage, playhouse. Elegant double foyer entrance, hardwood floors, elevator, columns, wheelchair accessible. Kitchen w/granite counters, island, S.S. appliances, ample cabinet space, walk-in pantry, breakfast area with sun room access. Living room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves/cabinets, coffered ceiling, large laundry room with sink, side entrance, separate dining room, office or nursery, off primary bedroom with sunroom access. Spacious primary bedroom on main with deck, sunroom access, spectacular primary bath with tiled floor, walk-in tiled shower, jacuzzi tub, double vanity. Walk in closets with built ins. 3BRs, 2BAs upstairs with hardwood floors, tiled bathrooms, and second level porch access. Finished basement with custom bar, fireplace, full bathroom, movie room, walkout to pool, large utility room, garage door. Mechanical rooms. Gorgeous pool, hot tub and waterfall surrounded by stone patio, outdoor kitchen and fireplace, pool house with bathroom. Mostly wooded beautiful 12.18 +/- acres with riding trails and paths. Easy access to I-85, Newnan, Piedmont Hospital, City of Hope, and Ashley Park. $1,799,900 Jess.

SPACIOUS AND RENOVATED RANCH HOME ON WHITE OAK DRIVE, Walking Distance to White Oak Golf Course, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis and Clubhouse! Three car garage, fenced backyard, hardwood floors, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) floors, quartz countertops, island and breakfast bar in the kitchen with pantry. Living room / den off kitchen. Separate dining room and den. Bonus room has half bath and backyard access. Large primary bedroom with trey ceiling. Primary bath has jacuzzi tub, separate shower & walk-in closet. Laundry room off garage. Choice location with easy access to I-85, Peachtree City, hospitals, Ashley Park and retail! $495,000. Jess/Frank

STUNNING, PRIVATE ESTATE BUILT BY JOHN BYNUM HOMES, ON FOUR ACRES, WITH BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS AND PEBBLETEC SALTWATER POOL. Gorgeous open lawn & wooded grounds. 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath home w/ grand 2-story foyer entrance, elegant, curved staircase, exposed beams, coffered ceilings, oak & travertine tile flooring, solid wood doors, glass doorknobs, French doors, high ceilings, built-in bookcases, custom cabinetry, marble & granite counters, paneled wainscoting, designer lighting & fixtures, wallpaper mural. Gorgeous Kitchen w/ butler's pantry, high-end appliances. Office w/ fireplace. Dining Room w/ crystal chandelier. Office over garage w/ full Bath. Great Room/Family Room w/ gas fireplace, porch access, Powder Room. Spectacular Owner's Wing & Suite w/ fireplace, custom closet w/ built-ins & island, spa-like Bath w/ lake views. Upper level has 4 Bedrooms w/ 2 Bathrooms. Basement w/ custom wood paneling, copper tin ceiling, bar w/ lighting display. Family Room w/ fireplace, walkout patio to pool, stubbed Theatre Room, billiards area, Steam Room, Hobby Room. 30 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This home has been cared for with an attention to detail! $1,599,900. Jess.

WELL MAINTAINED 2 STORY on unfinished basement. Choice North Newnan location w/great schools, easy access to I-85, Hartsfield Airport! Freshly painted inside/out. Neat as a pin! LVP flooring throughout. Foyer entrance. LR w/shiplap & fireplace. Screened porch access off LR, kitchen area. Kitchen w/ pantry, breakfast area. Large DR w/den, wainscoting. BR w/BA on main level. Spacious primary BR w/trey ceiling & den or office. Big walk-in closet w/built-ins. Laundry upstairs. 3 secondary BRs & BA upstairs. Full unfinished basement w/walk-out to covered patio. Basement plumbed for BA. Excellent storage. Shop area. Fire pit in big backyard. Spacious 1.3 acre lot with wooded area. $535,000. Jess.

JESS BARRON, GRI Associate Broker 678-857-9350 JessB@LindseysRealtors.com

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RECENTLY RENOVATED RANCH WITH BASEMENT ON A CUL-DE-SAC LOT IN SHARPSBURG! New LVP flooring. Fresh paint. Foyer entrance. Large Living Room with fireplace and deck access. Kitchen with Breakfast Area, pantry. New range/oven & dishwasher. Separate Dining Room with hardwood floors. Office or Den. Primary Bedroom on main level with walk-in closet. Garden tub. Separate shower. Split Bedroom plan. Unfinished Basement with walkout, plumbed for bath. Lots of potential. Check this home out today! $399,900. Jess.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DOWNTOWN MORELAND! Beautiful 4BR, 3BA Craftsman style home on spacious acre lot w/ easy access to I-85. Walking distance to downtown amenities such as pickleball courts, playground and Moreland Elementary. Total electric home. Open floor plan w/foyer entrance. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) floors & electric fireplace in LR. Sep. DR. Quartz counters in kitchen, baths. Tiled floors in BAs and laundry room. Primary BA has large walk-in tiled shower, free standing garden tub, walk-in closet! Big bonus room upstairs. Covered back porch. Builder agrees to pay $3500 towards closing costs with use of preferred lender Skin Edge at Midstate Mortgage. Lender will also contribute $3500 towards closing for a total of $7000. $499,900. Jess.

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ATTENTION DEVELOPERS, DIY OR HUNTERS! 53+/WOODED ACRES WITH 2 PONDS on Polk Road near Moreland. 5 Minutes to I-85 at Moreland. 2 Catfish ponds. Unfinished 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath home with full Basement overlooking catfish ponds. Beautiful hardwoods. Bold, clear stream. Modular home on property to be removed 60 days after closing. Possible 3rd pond site. Lots of deer and wildlife. Lumber shall be removed by seller. $874,500. Frank.

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Plan to be a rider or a sponsor today! Get more information here cowetaferst.org/events/bike-ride/

The Lewis Grizzard and Catfish Memorial Bike Ride will be Sunday, October 5 at the Moreland Mill. Each ride registration sends an age-appropriate book every month for a year to a child from birth to five years old in Coweta County. You may pay your registration fee and receive a commemorative t-shirt. If you choose the virtual option, you may register, ride any length before the first Sunday in October, post pictures on Facebook, and a t-shirt will be mailed to you. Cue sheets for a ride beginning at the Moreland Mill will be available.

This ad generously donated by Precision Tune Auto Care in support of our Give BIG campaign. It’s time for the Coweta Ferst Readers Annual Bike Ride Fundraiser!

The Bookmark Notes of book clubs at our local

libraries and …

Do you know Coweta county has 5 public libraries for your perusal? They have thousands of books and offer access to Galileo for researching the tough homework questions and Kanopy - allowing you to stream movies with your library card. And then, of course, you’ll say ‘the book was better.’ Neighboring Fayette county has 3 libraries, and are part of the Pines Library System with access to inventory from 300+ more libraries across the state. They have access to Galileo as well. There’s Libby - with online access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks and lots and lots of magazines. AND coincidently, September is Library Card Sign Up Month!

You can find a good book! And ALL the library branches offer all manner of book clubs. Here’s a small list. Check their websites for dates, times and more. cowetapubliclibrary.org and newnancarnegie.com

At Newnan’s Central Library branch they host the Worst Book Ever - Haters Book Club, Page Turners Book Club, and a Silent Book Club; you can find a Chapter Chat Book Club at the Senoia Branch; and Books and Baking Book Club at Grantville Library.

The Newnan Carnegie has the popular monthly Literary Circle Book Club. Starting in October you can be a part of a Silent Book Club — a global community of readers with nearly 2,000 chapters in 60+ countries. There’s no assigned reading — it’s bring your own book!

Their chapter that serves Newnan and Coweta County meets in various locations across libraries, breweries, and coffee shops. Meetings at the Newnan Carnegie Library are the first Wednesdays of the month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd Floor of the building. There will always be time to socialize/discuss your latest reads and a dedicated reading hour where you choose what you would like to read at your leisure.

Read together and swap stories. All readers are welcome!

** For more meeting locations and updates please follow the Newnan Silent Book Club at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentbookclubnewnan/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/ Silent-Book-Club-Newnan/ .***RSVP on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1549841631039.

The bookstore located in downtown Newnan, aptly named Newnan Book Co., hosts 3 bookclubs - The Alibi Book Club, Romance Novels Only and Fresh Bindings. There’s more info on their website and social media pages.

BOOK LOVE, the bookshop of Senoia, hosts weekly themed book clubs - horror, romance, fantasy, historical fiction and one titled Explore the Genre. Again, website, social media or visit the store for more information.

There’s a book club or 2 or more for you at one or more of these locations. Find your book people. Check them out!

The Bookmark is sponsored by Coweta Public Library System

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Streaming Edition of The Film Fix with Jonathan W. Hickman

Jonathan W. Hickman is an entertainment attorney, filmmaker, college professor, and novelist.

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

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

Wednesday (season 2, part 2, September 3) –After taking on a Hyde in season 2, part 1, and finding herself thrown through a window and left in a coma, the fearless, pint-sized, detectivein-training Wednesday Addams lives again in the second half of this year’s exciting, spooky, and darned entertaining series. The spin-off of the popular 1960s show stars Jenna Ortega as the title character, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones as her mother, Morticia, and Luis Guzmán as Gomez. Steve Buscemi joins season two as Principal Dort, and Christina Ricci (who once played Wednesday in the 1990s film adaptations) returns from season one to play villain Marilyn Thornhill, a disgraced Nevermore Academy teacher.

Highest 2 Lowest (premieres September 5) –

l NO Fix Rating 5/10 – Quickly after a limited theatrical run just last month, Spike Lee’s latest collaboration with Denzel Washington finds itself available at home. There is an intentional falseness on display in “Highest 2 Lowest,” Lee’s experimental remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic “High and Low.” While the flat soap opera approach taken by Lee is well-intended, it’s not the kind of filmmaking that will resonate with today’s modern audiences. The kidnapping narrative has Washington playing a music executive having to make a life and death decision on the eve of a big business deal.

Warfare (September 12) – l Fix Rating 10/10: “Warfare” is a riveting and essential cinematic achievement. Having made a limited theatrical run in April, HBO Max subscribers can now experience this Alex Garland (see “Civil War”) and Ray Mendoza (a former Navy SEAL) co-directed picture from the safe confines of their living rooms. By relying upon the tangible remembrances of U.S Navy SEALs, including the film’s co-director and co-writer, Ray Mendoza, viewers are taken inside the experiences of soldiers on modern battlefields. Home theaters will come alive with the excellent combination of immersive visuals and authentic sound design, placing the viewer at the center of a 2006 battle in Ramadi, Iraq.

The Paper (premieres on September 4) – This mockumentary-style sitcom is a spin-off of “The Office.” The story has the documentary crew training their cameras on a struggling newspaper named The Truth Teller. When Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) takes over the publication as the editor-in-chief, to save the business, he must deal with the oddball staff, who have minimal real newspaper experience. Oscar Nũnez reprises his “The Office” role, once again playing Oscar Martinez in “The Paper.”

Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare (September 5) and Screamboat (September 12) – These two films are part of a new sub-sub-genre referred to as “public domain horror” that preverts classic children’s intellectual property into something lurid and possibly creepy. Both films come from Jagged Edge Productions, the same low-budget company that gave us “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.” “Neverland Nightmare” is a slasher in which a villainous Peter Pan terrorizes

Wendy and her friends. “Screamboat” is based on the classic “Steamboat Willie” that entered the public domain in January of last year. Nightmares are sought by turning Mickey Mouse into a gruesome killer.

Game Shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune (streaming for the first time starting September 9) Only Murders in the Building (season 5, threeepisode premiere on September 9, followed by a new episode dropping every Tuesday) – The podcasting threesome investigates the alleged murder of their doorman, Lester, this time around. Of course, the murder was thought to be accidental, but is it? New cast members include Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, KeeganMichael Key, and Dianne Wiest.

Chad Powers (two-episode premiere drops on September 30, followed by weekly installments) – Glen Powell (see Netflix’s “Hit Man”) stars and serves as a co-creator of this sports comedy series inspired by the viral Eli Manning “Chad Powers” sketch from 2022. The story features Powell playing a disgraced college quarterback who invents a fake identity named Chad Powers and walks onto a Southern college team.

Lilo & Stitch (September 3) – l Fix Rating 7/10 – The ongoing live-action repackaging of Disney’s animated library has produced uneven results. Earlier this year, we got “Snow White,” a movie that no one really wanted but a project the studio desperately needed. Its failure on numerous levels led to an estimated $115 million loss for the company, which is less than Disney shelled out to make “Lilo & Stitch.”

The good news for Disney is that the relatively bargain production of “Lilo & Stitch” paid off handsomely, grossing over $1 billion worldwide this year. This movie is terrific family entertainment, pushing “cutes” over lardedup social messaging. While a concentration on family values underlies this bright and whimsical narrative, the light-hearted tone is exactly what propelled Disney films of the past and will hopefully move them forward.

In October, for your Streaming pleasure, look for Last Frontier and Down Cemetery Road on Apple. The latest season of The Diplomat is on Netflix - where politics are fun and exciting. All the people are beautiful.

On TV networks the Chicagos are back, SNL, Elsbeth, Matlock, Ghosts and more.

Options to consider for exterior audio

Outdoor entertaining areas are increasingly coveted by homeowners looking to blend the comforts of indoors with the accessibility to nature backyards provide. Homeowners do much to enhance the comfort and functionality of backyard spaces, and one way to elevate these spaces is through the installation of audio capabilities.

The ability to listen to an audio book while floating in the pool or stream a party playlist while hosting a barbecue enhances outdoor spaces. Individuals have various options to consider when seeking to upgrade their outdoor sound capabilities.

· Portable Bluetooth speakers. Bluetooth technology revolutionized the way various devices exchange data. Bluetooth utilizes short-range radio waves to connect and share information without a need for wires. That means it can connect devices like smartphones and computers to items like headphones and speakers. Homeowners who want a simple way to bring audio outdoors can look to portable speakers, which range in size from tabletop versions to larger, tailgate-style speakers. Many offer quality sound that is easily queued up when needed.

· Wireless stationary speakers. Similar to portable speakers, wireless stationary speakers designed for the outdoors employ Bluetooth technology through portable speakers or a networked computer Wi-Fi connection. Each are mounted to deck railings or are placed around the yard. Interference can affect these types of speakers, depending on placement and distance from the device that is playing the music. They may be sufficient for the casual listener.

· Wired outdoor speakers. Wired outdoor speakers need to be hooked up to an amplifier inside a home with wires. Although it sounds complicated, typically it’s a job a do-it-yourselfer can handle; otherwise, qualified technicians can do it for homeowners. Wired systems may not come with the same hassles of connectivity dropping or even having to replace/ recharge batteries, depending on the model chosen. Plus, once they are installed, homeowners have little to do other than utilize the speakers and enjoy their time spent outside with music, sports games, podcasts, and more.

· Cone size and wattage matters. Cone size and wattage of the speakers affects the ability of the speakers to provide quality audio, according to Outdoor Speaker Depot. Larger cone size will offer superior, low-frequency response, which helps in large backyards. The larger the cone, the more bass it will provide. A greater wattage range also enables a better volume increase and improved sound quality at lower volumes. For 300 to 500 square feet, wattage of 80 to 100 might suffice. Larger areas will need wattage of 150, 175 or higher for clear, sharp sound.

Homeowners should discuss audio needs with an electronics professional, who can help them choose outdoor speakers that will make exterior living spaces more enjoyable.

Guest Columnist Steve Swope

Dear Editor,

There has been a lot of discussion, correct information, disinformation, and chaos about the proposed Project Sail data center in western Coweta County. Those of us who are members of Citizens for Rural Coweta are in favor of data centers coming to Coweta County, but they should be in the many areas already zoned for industrial development, not in areas rezoned from Rural Conservation. Since January, we have been vocal about our objections to the proposed rezoning, at Commission meetings, in one-on-one meetings with commissioners, and with Coweta County staff.

In July, Citizens for Rural Coweta was contacted, through our attorney, about attending a meeting with the developer, Prologis. Prologis said they would give us an update on their plans for western Coweta, answer questions, and have a general discussion. We welcome such an open dialogue. Before agreeing to their invitation, we made it clear that we would meet with them only if our legal counsel could also attend. Our desire to have our counsel present was for two reasons. First, we wanted to be absolutely certain that neither our organization nor Prologis crossed any legal boundaries. Second, we wanted to avoid the frequent problem that each side has a different interpretation of the discussion and there was no binding tacit agreement on anything. To be fair, to all concerned, we invited Prologis to have its legal counsel present as well.

J.C. Witt of Prologis disagreed with our commonsense approach. He told one of our leadership team that with lawyers present, the discussion would turn into a deposition. That was never our intent. We expected the attorneys would attend to take notes, interject if any statutes were on the verge of being broken and make a clear record of the meeting that would be transparent and publicly available. Since that offer, we have not had a response.

To allay Mr. Witt’s concerns, we are making a different offer to facilitate a meeting. We will have five members of Citizens for Rural Coweta present; they can bring the same number from Prologis. We stipulate that what they tell us is not the final form of their plans, but informational and for discussion. We simply ask that members of the media be able to attend and report on the discussions. We will limit the media members to three reporters. It seems logical that anything Prologis would like to tell us, they would be happy to tell the larger community. If not, what is the point?

We are also prepared for what we expect will be a large public relations campaign by Prologis. It will not be the least bit surprising to hear them promote themselves as “community friendly” and a “good neighbor” to Cowetans. We suspect that in a public relations campaign they will not commit to staying in our county for 20+ years because most developers, like Prologis, intend on “flipping” the data center rather than operating it. They will not endorse paying impact fees that would cover the costs for infrastructure improvements due to the planned 10 years of construction. They won’t publicly commit to any huge and meaningful tax revenue for the county without any property tax abatements. We will not hear anything about funding a bond to dismantle almost five million square feet of buildings when it is eventually decommissioned. You will not hear about any of these prominent issues mentioned in their public relations campaign.

Good neighbors care for those around them. I have great neighbors, and I respect their property values, their rights, and the quiet rural life that they enjoy. We work together to make our community better. We look after each other’s homes when someone is out of town. We call when we think a neighbor is ill. We are of diverse backgrounds, religions, political opinions, and viewpoints. But we are neighbors. I would not intentionally do anything that would disrupt their lives; and I know they in turn give me the same respect.

Real neighbors are like that, they really care. Others are neighbors in name only. They don’t mind barging in to an area, stripping the land of 800+ acres of timber, sucking up 9 million gallons of water, burning through 900mw of electricity, generating hundreds of tons of trash daily and putting those around them through ten consecutive years of intensive, ongoing, loud, dusty, disruptive construction, and then running with the profits back to San Francisco, California. Some neighbor! One commissioner during the discussion on Project Peach said he would welcome such a neighbor in his backyard. Well, commissioner, you can have this one if you want them.

A company that fears having legal representation in a meeting, even when their own lawyer can be included, who for the sake of profit won’t consider areas already zoned for industrial use, and wants to industrialize acres of land zoned for Rural Conservation, and subject those around them to ten long years of construction does not fit the character or definition of a good neighbor, at least here in Coweta County. If this prospective neighbor wants to meet with us and they are willing to have either legal counsel or the media in attendance, we will meet with them and listen. We will really listen. That is what good neighbors do.

I am Steve Swope, a long time resident of Coweta County. I have been involved in our county in many different ways, including serving on the Airport Authority, Public Facilities Authority, Superior Court Bailiff and Precinct Manager on Election Day. After living in downtown Newnan for 22 years, my wife, Marie and I moved to western Coweta County 18 years ago. We love the quiet, peaceful area that this part of the county provides. Now that is being threatened by a massive data center development that logically could be better placed in areas already zoned for industrial use. Project Sail belongs in a heavy industrial location, not in western Coweta County. For more information visit www.stopsail.com

SEPTEMBER

September 4, THURSDAY

 PTC Food Truck Thursdays at Drake Field 11 a.m. The City of Peachtree City hosts lunch every first Thursday of the month (through November) at Drake Field!

 Beyond the Big Top Art Show Opening Sept. 4, 7 p.m. STEP RIGHT UP to the Greatest Art Show Opening Event on Earth! An art show with local artist Faith Farrell. It’s fair and carnival themed and will be on display starting Sept. 4 at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum. Enjoy hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and treats! Support local artist and local history and join us for this one of kind special event in homage to fairs everywhere, but especially the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair! Art show on display until Sept. 28 74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770.251.0207 newnancowetahistory.com

 Blood Drive at Newnan First UMC - 33 Greenville St., Newnan 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. redcrossblood.org

September 5, FRIDAY

 First Friday at First Ave Park Not-So-Fall Festival 4 to 7 p.m. Newnan Leisure Service’s Fall Festival before the Fall Festivals! It will be a free, fun-filled evening with Pumpkin Painting, Fun Games, Refreshments, and community vibes! It’s free, but visit eventbrite.com.

September 6, SATURDAY

 No One Walks Alone 9 a.m. to Noon Event starts at CJ Smith Park and expands along the LINC Trail.

 Christian City Car Show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 7345 Red Oak Road, Union City. Free Admission, Food Trucks, Door Prizes. Have a car 1979 or older? Check website for info christiancity.org/carshow

 Market Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown Newnan. Over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items including fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc. Ask the Master Gardener available to answer homeowner gardening questions and provide science based horticulture information.

 The Blues Plate Special Music Fest 12th annual fun fundraiser for More Music

Foundation at Newnan’s Line Creek Brewing The Reserve from noon to 9 p.m. It’s an all-day, family-friendly celebration of live blues music, arts & crafts vendors, craft beer, and community spirit. Local food trucks, fun activities for adults and kids, performances from regional blues artists like BJ Wilbanks Band, Kris Youmans Band, Sweetbay, Lee Harvey Wallbanger, Leonard Washington, Elliott Phillips, The Higher Roller Band and Walter McWaters! bluesplatefest.com

September 9, TUESDAY

 Backyard Association Meeting with Dr. Bethany Harris, from the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture educates us on attracting beneficial insects to our gardens. All BYA events are free to attend, but you must call or email the office to register for a chance to win door prizes donated by our fantastic sponsors. 7 p.m. Coweta County Extension, 255 Pine Road, Newnan. Register to enter door prize drawings. 770.254.2620 coweta.extension@uga.edu

September 11, THURSDAY 9/11

Patriots Day

 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone at The Nixon Center, 7 p.m. 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan thenixoncentre.net

Sept. 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS

 NTC’s Farndale Ave. Murder Mystery - 24 First Avenue, newnantheatre.org

September 13, SATURDAY

KNB Paper Shredding at Newnan City Hall On-site paper shredding for residents who reside in the City of Newnan and Coweta County (sorry, no businesses). The first 3 bags/ boxes are FREE, $3 per bag or box after. Limited to 10 bags/boxes. Questions 678-673-5505 or knb@newnanga.gov 8 a.m. to Noon, 25 LaGrange St., Newnan

September 17, WEDNESDAY

 Breast Cancer Screening Event at City of Hope 600 Celebrate Life Pkwy., Newnan REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 770-400-6677 to reserve a mammogram time during the event.

September 18-28

 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair

285 Pine Road • cowetacountyfair.net

Look for more events in out September issue of The Coweta Shopper, on The Weekend Guide and Music events our website and on our Facebook page.

11 Days of Fun

2025 Online

Mega Pass Sales

now through Wed., Sept.17th at midnight.

Contests Rides

2025 IN PERSON

Mega Pass Sales

now through Wednesday, September 17th at 5 p.m.

• Arnall Grocery … 32 E. Washington Street

•Coweta County Extension/4-H … 255 Pine Road

•Keith Ross Insurance Agency, 41 Farmer Street #103

•Summit Family YMCA, 1765 Ga 34

The Mega Pass gives you an unlimited ride armband to be used once any day during the fair from September 18-28, 2025. You receive both admission to the fair and an unlimited ride armband for only $30.

A savings of $15 on Fridays and Saturdays. A savings of $10 on Sundays-Thursdays.

Mega Passes must be purchased BEFORE the fair.

Coweta County Fairgrounds • 275 Pine Rd, Newnan

Sunday: 2 to 10 p.m.; Monday - Thursday: 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday: 4 to Midnight; Saturday: Noon - Midnight

Unlimited Ride Armbands

can be purchased for $30 (Sunday-Thursday) or $35 (Fridays & Saturdays), and are available for use all day the day of purchase at the fair!

The unlimited ride armbands are available on the Midway from the ticket booths during specified times during the fair. See ticket booths for details.

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