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features 16 | Visit 13 Stories, If You Dare Newnan’s popular haunted house attracts Halloweeners from all around.

By Emily Kimbell

23 | Caring for the Animals We introduce you to an exotic animal veterinarian, dog retreat owner and animal educator.

By Jennifer Dziedzic

30 | Deputy Dogs Coweta County Sheriff’s Office puts its K-9 unit to work chasing criminals and taking a bite out of crime.

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36 | Coweta County Fair Turns 100

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We take you out to the fairgrounds to celebrate the Coweta County Fair, which started its second run in 1919.

By Emily Kimbell

in this issue 12 | From the Editor 14 | Roll Call 40 | Nonprofit Spotlight 46 | Coweta Cooks!

50 | Coweta Sports 54 | Coweta Garden 58 | Coweta to Me 59 | Book Review 60 | Blacktop 62 | Coweta Calendar 66 | Index of Advertisers

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rowing up on a dairy farm, my favorite chore was feeding bottles to the baby calves. It didn’t take long to learn how to handle the gluttonous ones. When the bawdiest baby bull finished his bottle first and started nudging his buddies for theirs, I offered up four fingers; he’d pull on them long enough for his pasture-mates to finish their breakfast.

To say we had a cat was an understatement. We had passels of barn cats. On the farm, they give the cows something to ponder and keep the mouse population in check. They weren’t pets; they were working cats.

And we had dogs. Their job was to guard the house from cats, which was fine since the cats weren’t supposed to stray from their duties at the barn. The dogs were pets.

My first dog was a cocker spaniel named Susie. Mama and Daddy were planning to name me Susie, but when my Great Aunt Gladys showed up a couple of weeks before I was born with “a puppy for the baby,” Mama promptly named it Susie.

Two weeks later when a nurse came to our room to fill out my birth certificate, Mama and Daddy just looked at each other. On the spur of the moment, Mama decided to name me after my father, Jack.

Susie had several litters of puppies, which we proudly gave to families all over three counties. From one of those litters came Peter, a black-and-white pup, half cocker/half collie, that grew up to be the world’s fastest cat chaser. If ever a sworn enemy feline dared to crouch past the perimeter of the dairy barn, he took flight. I nicknamed him “Peter, Peter, kitty-cat eater” and loved him no less.

Nowadays, I have an indoor cat who won’t hit a lick at a snake. Graycie wandered outside a few years ago and when our German shepherd ran from behind the house to remind her who was boss, she hightailed it up the tallest oak in our front yard.

When days turned into a week and I still couldn’t coax her down, I sought help from the fire department, electric co-op and marshal’s office. There wasn’t a truck with a bucket able to reach the tiptop of the tree where Graycie roosted 100 feet up. The marshal opened a can of tuna and put it at the fork in the oak to lure her down. The next day, the tuna was gone, but Graycie remained out on a limb. Squirrels snickered nearby.

During Graycie’s fourth week in the tree, my son, extending mercy, offered to shoot her. “We need to put her out of her misery,” he said.

My teen daughter went nuts. “No Mama, give her a few more days. She’ll come down.”

And she did, looking like Mick Jagger with his toe in an electric socket. She’d spent one month and a day at the top of that tree. The folks at the co-op said it was a new record.

She hasn’t set a paw past the front door in four years.

One of my favorite things about animals is how they make for good memories and great stories. In this issue of Newnan-Coweta Magazine, we share stories about pets, big and small, and the people who care for them. Some of the animals we feature are workers; some just hang around, like Graycie up a tree.

We hope our animal stories remind you of your own.

Graycie the Cat suffers from PTSD, Post-Tree Stress Disorder

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Jennifer Dziedzic lives in Newnan with her husband and daughter. She is a massage therapist at Monnin Family Chiropractic in Newnan and also at the spa in Historic Banning Mills. She and her family have two rescue dogs, Tybee and Cobb. In her free time, Jennifer loves to take her daughter kayaking, swimming and checking out books at their favorite library, the Carnegie.

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Emily Kimbell is an English doctoral student and graduate teaching assistant at Georgia State University. As an active member of her community, she enjoys archiving artifacts at the local historical society, exploring the city’s historic cemetery, and acting in local theatre productions.

Neil Monroe is a retired corporate communicator whose career included positions with The Southern Company, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Delta Airlines and Coca-Cola Enterprises. His roots are in community journalism, having worked 10 years with local newspapers in the South Metro area. He and his wife, Rayleen, live in Sharpsburg where they enjoy tennis, golf and grandchildren.

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Newnan has become a go-to spot for ghosts and ghouls, spirits and spookiness, much due to the popularity of its legendary haunted house, 13 Stories. With a fan following that grows each October, it’s become one of the most popular haunted houses in Georgia and beyond.

Allyn Glover, owner and president of 13 Stories, has created haunted houses for more than 30 years.

His first started as a family affair.

“When I was young, my mother and father would build haunted houses in our basement, and the neighbors would all come to our house for Halloween,” he recalls.

After his family moved to Newnan when he was 13, they continued the tradition.

“I decided to build a haunted trail in the woods behind the house,” he says. “We called it Horror Hill.”

In 2013, Glover changed the name to 13 Stories, moved his haunted adventure to its current location on Temple Avenue, and opened it to the public.

Since then, legend and mystery have surrounded the local haunted house: Myth has it that those brave enough to make it to the end of the haunt get their money back. Some have told stories of being thrown from a 13th story window, and there have been reports of spiders, rats, snakes and creepy monsters at every turn. Mere thoughts of the experience can conjure such fright that some don’t attempt the haunt.

As the attraction’s website states: “Some of these [stories] are only myths, simple urban legends. Some are not.”

However, no one has been thrown out of a window, and those who make it to the end of the attraction only get the satisfaction of knowing they are braver than most, according to Glover, who also assures there is no reimbursement. In fact, there aren’t even 13 levels to the building; it’s actually a huge converted warehouse that housed the Playtex textile mill in the mid-1900s.

Still, 13 Stories deserves the attention it gets.

Each year, it features a different theme; in 2018, the haunted house partnered with Street Execs, the management company for rap star 2 Chainz, to build a hip-hop themed addition. The result was Opposite Page and Above Right: Sweet Tooth the Clown and Gorrrrrrd the Ork welcome visitors to 13 Stories.

the Haunted Pink Trap House, which featured live actors, animatronic elements and, of course, an underscore of trap music, a genre heavy on rap, hip hop and dubstep. The attraction was inspired

by Atlanta’s original Pink Trap House, on Howell Mill Road, which served as promotion for 2 Chainz’ “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music” album.

In addition to the annual theme, 13 Stories offers Zombie Apocalypse, a maze where visitors fire fake assault rifles at the undead, and Sacrifice, a truly terrifying experience that only the bravest attempt.

Sacrifice requires participants to sign a waiver to enter the attraction and orders those who enter to give up one of their senses.

Those who have been all the way through 13

Stories say it’s engaging from beginning to end.

Chaz Ferguson, a first-time visitor last fall, was impressed with the intricacy of the house’s design.

“The props, scenery and special effects looked very authentic,” says Ferguson. “The characters out front were outstanding and fun to interact with.”

His wife and haunt-partner, Karlee Ferguson, was a bit uncertain about visiting 13 Stories, but the experience won her over.

“I knew there was a portion where they could touch you, and that definitely made me hesitant,” she says. “But they do a great job with all the stuff they use. I love the attention to detail in the rooms.”

Most visitors agree it’s the live actors that make 13 Stories stand out from other haunted houses, and the cast is dedicated to their job. Several of the actors have worked at 13 Stories for years; some have been with Glover since the Horror Hill days. Many actors, like Daylin Davis, started as visitors.

“I came in as a customer the first season they were open,” says Davis. “I came back to fill out an application the next day and ended up working that night. I’ve been here every season since.”

It’s apparent that the actors love their job and their coworkers, and they describe themselves as a family.

Lauren Elizabeth Mulvey says her favorite part of working for 13 Stories is the close-knit bond.

Above: Last year's Pink Trap House was a fan favorite at 13 Stories.

Left: Brad Thompson takes a moment to consider the ramifications of getting too close to a pink hearse at the Pink Trap House.

Below Left: Brad Thompson gives the scarecrow a few tips on haunting.

“It’s family-owned and very family-oriented, and I know I’m a part of that family,” says Mulvey. “It’s an amazing place to work, plus it surrounds my favorite holiday: Halloween.”

The cast members agree that interacting with visitors—and scaring people—is a fun part of the job. Martina Grine fondly recalls a moment “when me and my coworker scared a couple so good that the boyfriend literally jumped over his girlfriend and pushed her towards my coworker while trying to run away.”

Glover relishes that part.

“Still to this day, I love watching people get the heck scared out of them,” he says. “It makes all of the work worthwhile.”

The scares are plentiful at 13 Stories.

“I am not easily frightened, and I went in thinking this was not going to scare me, but I was scared several times throughout this haunted house,” says Karlee, admitting the scares are all in good fun.

“If you scare easily, you should go,” says Chaz. “If you don’t, bring someone who does and it will be just as entertaining.” NCM

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Matt Key is currently recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital after Richard, were traveling back from firefighter, knew he was dealing he and a co-worker were attempt- Sargent on Hwy 16 on Monday with an electrical emergency and want to seek a point of Gary Martin, a Longtime resident ing to and changeNewnan. a sign at the Witcher afternoon when they heard the approached the men with care. convergence in the eco- ow ne r of S p or Station. said they considered the sound t s domeAccording , downtown to hisresident, family, what “I grabbed a shovel from our nomic viability and the Cal Stotler, said Key similar the projis doing much developments better than of in an electrical “pop” near the gas truck, and we were able to pull consensus of community ect is on par with detkeep- Decatur have been station. expected. them to safety,” he said. “Somevision.”

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BY BETH NEELY into place, their boom truck got lying on guisher from theBrady gas station A series of public meet- destination. the the ground and knew the area.

Citing complexity of the issue, Mayor Keith and and put out the on the truck and the wires, accord- something right,”unanimously he said. ings is scheduled to allow S evera l opponent s of the wasn’t “ W e ’ v e tangled d o n with e city council approved thefire continuation

BY JAMES JOHNSON ing to authorities with the Coweta the man’s shoes." pulledon into the gas apartment c om mu n it y i nput . ThePHOTO d ofthey s tre et s c ap e s , we enjoy t he development cit eAfter a meeting a downtown proposal to learn Brothers David and Richard Higgins began performing CPR on the two victims until station, more the brothers dates are July 25, Aug. t he lo c a l e ve ntCounty about theimmediately project and explore options through a s – aFire l l Department. rescue units arrived.

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Robin Pressley-Keough and her son, Cayden, take their love for animals on the road, setting up shop at schools and events like the Coweta County Fair.

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Whether treating an injured exotic animal, pampering a beloved dog while its owner is away, or promoting animal compassion through interaction, three Newnan residents are leading the way in humane animal welfare and thoughtful living for pets. Their common theme is to strive for a stress-free life for every animal, whether companion or outdoor neighbor.

Whether she’s introducing a youngster to a rabbit or helping her own son properly handle a snake, Newnan resident Robin Pressley-Keough is most in her element when she’s teaching children about animals.

That’s what she does as owner of Animal Adventures, a nonprofit educational outreach program that’s active throughout the school year and beyond when she takes her approved curriculum to schools, libraries, camps, festivals and other events. Her focus is on conservation education, endangerment, biodiversity, character building and research.

Pressley-Keough has worked for Zoo Atlanta, Gulf World Marine Park and the Georgia Aquarium, where she was a member of the original staff. She found her niche in animal education

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Children at the Senoia Branch Library braid the mane and brush the coat of a miniature horse during an Animal Adventures presentation in July.

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“Once I put the two together, I was gold,” she says. “Kids and animals, that’s like Christmas. You’re sharing what you love with somebody you also love; that’s magical. I am a big believer that with children, you have to engage their hearts Cayden shows off his bunny during an before you engage their brains.” outing at the Senoia Branch Library.

When introducing students to a rabbit, the animal educator encourages them to look at its ears and see how big they are; then observe the eyes on the side of its head.

When it comes to her tortoise, “the only place you don't want to touch her is where her head and front legs are because she has that beak; fingers can look like carrots,” Pressley-Keough says as she guides children to touch the tail, shell and back legs instead.

When students learn about animals, they are better able to appreciate them, according to the educator, who occasionally partners with Master Falconer Dale Arrowwood at his Birds of Prey shows at Banning Mills.

Animal Adventures travels to conduct shows, sometimes for a week at a time, with animals that include ducks, turtles, a Patagonian mara and an alligator. If you wonder how one can travel with such a menagerie for an extended period of time, Pressley-Keough can tell you how it’s done: “La Quinta takes all these animals, believe it or not.”

When she worked at Zoo Atlanta, Pressley-Keough rubbed elbows with the late Steve Irwin, the famous crocodile hunter.

“We got to spend a day where he would borrow our animals and use them for educational programming,” she recalls.

Just as Irwin’s children share the love their dad had for animals, Pressley-Keough’s son, Cayden, shares her passion. Cayden joins her for the educational animal shows every chance he gets.

Handling his new Kenyan sand boa with confidence, he’s eager to share his love for all animals.

He isn’t afraid of them, and his calm nature puts other children at ease, especially when presenting insects like the Madagascar hissing cockroach.

“Kids need to see kids doing things,” says Pressley-Keough.

Doctoring Exotics

Snakes and hamsters, pygmy goats and ferrets in need of medical attention can get treatment in Coweta County now with the addition of Dr. Sara Collins to the staff at Dogwood Veterinary Hospital and Laser Center, in Newnan, where she works as an exotics veterinarian.

Well-versed in all things animal, Collins’ extensive background includes working at the Southeastern Raptor Center in Auburn, Ala., and the Birmingham Zoo. She attended numerous externships at facilities including the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, National Aquarium in Baltimore, and the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, Calif.

“Sea turtles are my favorite in the aquatic world, but obviously we won't be seeing too many of those in Newnan,” says Collins, adding that her favorite exotic pets are ferrets and bearded dragons.

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—Bradley Millar

Dr. Sara Collins provides care to a variety of exotic animals, including owls.

Photo Courtesy of Dogwood Veterinary Hospital

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There are three branches to exotics specialty medicine, and Collins is trained in each — birds, reptiles and small mammals — as well as zoological and injured wildlife. She welcomes any of these as long as they fit through the front door of the veterinary hospital.

Dogwood is a “fear-free” animal hospital, according to Collins, who says, “Decisions are made with emphasis on reducing an animal’s stress during appointments.”

Newly renovated, the clinic features an exotics-only exam room. One side of the hospital is for dogs only; the other side is reserved for cats and exotics. The separation leads to noise reduction, which helps ease the stress on the furry — or scaly — patients.

Education is extremely important to the well-being of animals, according to Collins.

“The No. 1 problem we see in exotic pets is improper husbandry,” she says. “Often they don’t have the right diet, they don’t have the right light sources, or the heat in the cage is wrong. A solid 80 percent of our appointments are teaching people about what is appropriate for their animal.” ➤ Dogwood Veterinary Hospital hosts quarterly Veterinary AMA (Ask Me Anything) Talks.

Collins will host her first AMA Talk on exotics on Dec. 5.

ser • en • i • ty: the state of being calm, peaceful and untroubled

A Serene Place for Pampering Pets

Photo by Sara Moore

Beth Ramsey is the hands-on proprietor of Serenity Dog Retreat in Newnan. This exclusive home-awayfrom-home for pampered pets sits on a secluded property, where the dogs have the run of an exquisite historic Georgian plantation home.

“This is a 70-acre farm and they were selling 25 acres, so when I walked through the house, I’m like, ‘this is it,’” says Ramsey. “It had the pool; I wanted a pool.

The garage; I knew I could convert that. I wanted it to be very homey and beautiful.”

Her clientele are dog owners who want nothing but the best for their beloved pets. Some of her canine guests are long-term boarders while others come for day stays, but no matter what the length of time spent at Serenity, all of the dogs become comfortable with the staff and location, according to Ramsey, who says her retreat caters to each dog’s specific needs.

Ramsey conducts a four-hour evaluation for all potential guests to assure that they will be a good fit for the facility.

The open environment allows dogs to be around each other while enjoying structured play and exercising, then relaxing afterwards, which makes for a zen-like experience for the four-legged crowd.

Beth Ramsey makes her home one for “I want to be the antithesis of what a kennel is,” Ramsey says. Unlike kennels, the dogs at Serenity Dog Retreat.

Serenity Dog Retreat features all-inclusive pricing, which means that every dog guest gets the same add-on services at no additional charge, plus the same top-notch care. For added indulgence, dog spa services are available, including massage, hot oil fur treatments and “pawdicures.”

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Copper, the golden retriever, rests after a dip in the pool while Max, a terrier mix, contemplates playing with a ball.

“When play groups get implemented, it changes everything. The

dogs are getting out, in groups, interacting with each other, making their own choices. Some play, some relax, some are versatile and go with the flow of the group. Every dog gets a chance.”

— Rafael Fontan, Owner of RafStar K9 LLC, Trainer with Dogs Playing For Life

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LEFT Beth Ramsey, left, and her assistant, Annie Feldman, hang out at the pool with the clientele at Serenity Dog Retreat.

TOP Ramsey gets outdoors with the dogs to keep them active during their stay at Serenity.

Photos by Sara Moore

ABOVE Ramsey takes a client, Mickey the miniature labradoodle, to visit a horse at the fence.

Ramsey chooses to maintain a low volume of dogs at Serenity. All of her dog suites come equipped with toddler beds, rugs, frozen toys filled with peanut butter, and TVs playing animal favorites on DVD. The private rooms are cozy and homey, but the dogs only stay in the suites for sleeping and feeding. Otherwise, they are out and about, playing and socializing with other dogs.

Dogs have access to nearly the entire house. There are quiet places for less social dogs, while the more active set can run in the yard and play. Ramsey leads her boarders in art projects, making paw prints and laminating them for their owners to cherish. The bacon bubble machine adds some unexpected fun in the sun, and there are mental puzzle games provided for stimulation. There’s a pool for dogs to take a dip on the hottest days.

Serenity also welcomes dogs with special needs, and senior dogs also find comfort here, according to Ramsey.

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Deputy Dogs

Chris Robison, left, and Walter Freeman work with Jäger during Mantracker exercises in Newnan last spring.

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Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Montgomery congratulates Donja on a job well done.

Along with their routine duties, some local deputies train dogs that belong to the department’s K-9 unit. Deputy Mark Storey, chief K-9 training officer, has been at it since 1998 and considers the dogs to be valuable “tools” in the hands of trained deputies.

The K-9 unit currently includes five dogs: four tracker/drug detectors and a jail dog. Each deputy dog costs about $10,500, and specialized equipment ups the price of operating the unit, but the money is well-spent, according to dog handlers.

“These dogs must function at a high level because we have about 200 sworn county officers, and any one of them may call at any time to request this specialized equipment, which happens

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he Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has literally gone to the dogs, and that’s a good thing for local residents.

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to be a living, breathing canine,” says Storey. “We must respond with a high level of proficiency.”

The highly trained dogs, known for their keen

sense of smell and tracking abilities, enhance that proficiency.

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patient whose precious life was on the line,” says Storey.

The four tracker/drug dogs are mixes of Dutch

Shepherd and Belgian Malinois. They are smaller, lighter and more athletic than the typical police dog, according to Deputy Trent Hastings.

“When I’m chasing a suspect through

backyards, I don’t have time to boost a heavier dog

closerlook A Coweta County K-9 Unit dog jumps from a helicopter as part of training during Mantracker exercises.

Trent Hastings and Rex are one of five deputy and dog teams that make up the K-9 Unit at Coweta County Sheriff’s Office.

Hastings trains Rex to track drugs.

over a fence,” he says. “Speed is critical.”

Commands are delivered in either German or Dutch to keep other officers or onlookers from confusing the dogs when they’re on-task.

Storey’s dog, a lab mix named Justice, is known as the Coweta County jail dog. His highly specialized skill includes the ability to

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“Some of our greatest rewards over the years didn’t come from tracking down a bad guy but from locating a missing child or Alzheimer’s patient whose precious life was on the line.”

— Mark Storey

To work as a sheriff’s department dog handler, deputies must have at least two to three years active patrol duty, go through a physical assessment, and undergo a panel interview. Once selected to serve with the K-9 unit, deputies travel to Northpoint, Ala. for 200 hours of intensive training. Due to Coweta County’s stellar reputation for K-9 professionalism, neighboring jurisdictions occasionally request assistance and training, says Storey.

Specialized equipment is necessary to keep lawdogs healthy, physically fit and happy, according to the K-9 officers. This starts with a $25,000 specially equipped SUV large enough to comfortably contain the dog. The SUVs are fitted with engine-cooling louvers and an air conditioning system that keeps the dogs comfortable and ready for action while they’re on patrol. Should the temperature exceed an acceptable level, the SUV’s 34 | www.newnancowetamag.com

Deputies show off the dogs who show out for them when duty demands it, from left: Kevin Keeble with Max, Ryan Anderson with Rocky, Adam Montgomery with Marc, Mark Storey with Justice, and Trent Hastings with Rex.

emergency lights and siren automatically go off to alert the deputy.

Other equipment includes food, veterinary care, GPS tracking collars and kennels to house dogs when they’re in the SUV and when off duty. The Newnan Coweta Public Safety Foundation helped purchase five Garmin GPS collars; each collar costs $799 and provides instant tracking information to the dog’s handler.

Ironically, the K-9 team is largely funded from confiscated money, often located by the dogs themselves during criminal searches.

PetSmart’s Distribution Center, in Newnan, has donated approximately $45,000 toward the sheriff’s department’s K-9 unit since 2016. This is done nationally through the PetSmart Community Partnership, which assists K-9 teams throughout the country.

Although K-9 activities are usually of a serious and

Adam Montgomery’s new K-9, Marc, prepares for an afternoon training.

professional nature, the job does have its humorous moments. Hastings recalls one such incident: “I had just put a suspect in handcuffs when a fellow deputy showed up, and I specifically warned him not to open the passenger side door on my K-9 SUV. He did anyway.

Shortly after, my dog was running loose on a county road and I heard screaming. My dog had frightened the deputy onto the roof of his squad car.”

While the dogs are not backyard pets and caution is advised when they’re at work, they are friendly and loving animals in the proper hands.

“Never be afraid to contact the sheriff’s department to request the assistance of our K-9 team because we’re here to serve the citizens of Coweta County,” says Storey.

Spend some time with the deputies and their dogs, and you’ll find it hard to tell who loves the job more.

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n 1874, Newnan historian and pioneer citizen William U. Anderson wrote in a letter to the editor of The Newnan Herald: “Come up brother farmers...and all others. Give your names and the money when needed...and we will have such a fair as all will be proud of.”

In this letter, Anderson proposed the first local Coweta County fair and stated his belief that the county would have an exemplary inaugural event: “Now I am aware that hundreds will say we cannot have a fair, but I have faith we can have a respectable fair...A fair we must have.”

More than 140 years have passed since the writing of that letter, and Anderson’s vision is still being realized.

State and county fairs in the United States began in the 19th century as a way to promote agriculture and livestock. New England farmer and businessman Elkanah Watson is credited with creating the idea of the state fair after holding sheepshearing demonstrations in the Pittsfield, Mass., square in 1807. By 1811, Watson’s demonstrations had grown into local agricultural and livestock showcases, and in September 1841, the New York State Agricultural Society held the first official state fair in Syracuse, N.Y. The concept of fairs quickly spread to the South, and on March 6, 1874, Anderson wrote his letter to The Newnan Herald suggesting the formation of the local fair.

Anderson implored, “Mr. Editor: I write you a few lines, and through your valuable paper, will make a proposition to the citizens of Coweta County, to get up an Agricultural Fair in our County next fall, and start it thus early that people may plant crops of different kinds to compete for the premiums…”

In order to establish the first fair in Coweta County, Anderson proposed that 100 men donate 10 dollars each toward prize money. He then offered to donate 1,000 feet of lumber and one month of work to build a structure to host the event and Left: W.U. Anderson wrote a letter to the Newnan Times-Herald editor on March 6, 1874, urging citizens to support the creation of a local fair.

Below: An advertisement for the First Annual Coweta County Fair was published in the Newnan Herald. The 1919 fair was the second round of the county fair in Coweta.

Top: Fair programs were designed as keepsakes for attendees. This was the program detailing the 1927 Coweta Centennial and County Fair celebration which featured a pageant, play and exhibit competitions.

Above: Susan Hunter Cole was named queen of the 1927 Centennial Pageant at the local fair.

Photo Credit: Newnan Coweta Historical Society Collection.

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offered to give 10 acres of his land to host the fair.

Anderson’s letter rallied Coweta citizens and on April 7, 1874, men from across the county met to form the County Fair Association. A leader in the early fair association was Tom Burpee, described in the May 15, 1874, issue of The Newnan Herald as the “out workingest man in Coweta and one who has grown rich by the sweat of his brow.”

Hosting Coweta County’s first fair became a community endeavor.

Throughout the planning process, businesses offered premiums for prizes, including a baby carriage donated by Thompson, Cole & Co. for the “Finest Baby under Two Years Old.” The city bought and donated property on the edge of Fair Street in downtown Newnan for the fair.

The first county fair opened Oct. 27, 1874, and was a great success.

Griffin News reported: “So great was the success of the Fair that it continued until Saturday night, two days longer than originally intended.”

Considering the short planning time, the fair occurred with only minor incidents. Griffin News published: “There were no accidents of a serious nature. In one mule and one horse race, one of the contestants flew the track and slightly bruised the riders. A portion of the amphitheater also fell down with many people eating upon it, but no serious damage done.”

The fair became an annual tradition in Coweta County until the last agricultural fair in 1877. It would be 42 years later, in 1919, before the fair came back to Coweta County. Advertisements published in local media promoted the event as Coweta County’s First Annual Fair.

The 1919 fair included more technologically advanced activities and featured community attractions. The fair ran four days, Oct. 1-4, at what then was called the Long Lot in Newnan. According to Chip Barron, of Lindsey’s Realtors, the Long Lot was at the corner of Long Place and LaGrange Street, near the Goodyear store; Barron’s father called it “Ms. Long’s Cow Pasture.”

At the pasture-turned-fairgrounds, entertainment was provided throughout the week by a balloonist, high-diver and the Royal Italian Band. Each night concluded with a fireworks display. However, the focus of the fair remained agriculture and livestock with premiums awarded for the best in show.

Community spirit and involvement remained a consistent factor in each fair iteration; however, the 1919 fair showed that women’s rights and segregation were ongoing issues in the county and around the country. “Women’s work” represented separate exhibit categories in which canning and sewing were prized skills. Despite the fact that emancipation had occurred more than 50 years prior, segregation among races was prevalent. People of color were designated to their own categories in the fair contests, and first-place winners were given $25 compared to the $50 bestowed to the first-place winners among white farmers.

The second version of the Coweta County fair continued until the 1920s, culminating with a Coweta Centennial and County Fair

Left and Below: The midway at the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair features iconic rides and fair food, along with a petting zoo.

(Photos by Jackie Kennedy)

celebration in 1927, the year after the county’s 100th birthday.

After this event, yearly county fair operations halted again.

In 1947, the Newnan Kiwanis Club began sponsoring the local fair and, with the exception of one year, has sponsored each annual event since. For many years, the fair was held on Temple Avenue, where recreation department ballfields and the Asa Powell Expo Center are now. In 1996, the Kiwanis bought and donated 37 acres on Pine Road for the new fairgrounds and plans on donating more for additional parking.

Today’s county fair features a midway with dozens of rides, games and traditional fair food. Community remains a focus as Kiwanians place emphasis on giving back proceeds to local nonprofits, raising $212,500 in 2018. Since the year 2000, the Kiwanis have donated more than $3 million from fair proceeds to community organizations.

Influences from fairs past are evident in the modern-day fair. Livestock and animal exhibits offer prizes for best in show and attract thousands of visitors. Local residents are still eager to enter their agriculture for display and the chance to win a first-prize premium.

The fair continues to be a reflection of the local community.

During the 19th century, the fair was used to bolster our agricultural center and begin a long-standing history of community involvement. In the 21st century, the fair continues to support agricultural endeavors while providing fun for the family and funds for area nonprofits.

More than 145 years ago, Anderson pleaded with city officials and county citizens: “A fair we must have.”

The century-and-a-half tradition continues. This year’s edition of the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair is set for Sept.

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Humans and Horses with Heart Written by ROBIN STEWART | Photographs courtesy of CORRAL

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estled in a pastoral corner in the north Coweta community of Roscoe, the Coweta Organization for Riding, Rehabilitation and Learning (CORRAL) provides equine-assisted learning for the mentally and physically challenged.

Instructor Cheryl Reed plays traffic cop as three students make their way around the arena. It takes a team of three volunteers per rider, so volunteers are vital to the success of each class at CORRAL.

Husband-and-wife team Brown and Marie Powell founded the program, but Marie credits a higher power. “It’s a God thing,” she says of how it came to be.

Marie says she “always wanted a horse and never outgrew it.” Brown had volunteered with an equine therapy program in Palmetto. The two merged their interests when they purchased a barn in Roscoe with the idea of hosting their own therapy horse riding classes.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CORRAL began operations in 1988. Funded solely by donations and grants, the organization offers therapeutic horseback riding and pony-and-cart riding instruction at no cost to participants.

Marie manages the barn, program and classes; Brown pulls maintenance and leads riding instruction. Both are Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) certified and registered instructors. It’s a labor of love and a fulltime job for the couple.

Therapeutic horseback riding provides cognitive and physical benefits, including improvements to posture, balance and

coordination; riding also increases joint mobility while strengthening and relaxing muscles. In addition to improving concentration, riding horses helps build confidence and increase self-awareness and self-discipline in riders.

On Monday, Thursday and every other Saturday, groups of three at a time saddle up at CORRAL where riders are outfitted with helmets and taught the basics of horseback riding. Each rider is accompanied by three walking volunteers; one leads the horse and there’s one on each side to facilitate the 30-minute ride.

“We’ve been blessed,” says Marie. “In 30 years, we’ve had no incidents other than one child who was stung by a yellowjacket during lunch.”

Horses are carefully selected for the program, and the Powells have used a variety of breeds, including quarter horses, thoroughbreds, paint and Appaloosa. The couple is quick to point out that “temperament and size are more important” than breed. The nonprofit currently uses 10 horses and two ponies for classes.

“It takes a special horse to be a therapy horse,” says Marie, noting that student riders might make noises or suddenly kick their horse. Employing horses that are less likely to make quick movements is important.

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“It’s 10 Saturdays out of the

year to look forward to. Being atop the horse gives her different input, a different eye view, and different movement. CORRAL is Maggie’s thing. That’s what I love about it. She’s smiling

on the horse, beaming.”

— Beth Callaway

Suzy Royal, 17, has been riding at CORRAL since she was 12. It’s her daughter’s “favorite thing next to Harry Potter,” says Beth Royal. Born prematurely and living with cerebral palsy, Suzy has gained confidence and an activity to call her own through the riding program, according to her mom.

“It’s something she can do that not everyone can.”

When riders aren’t on horseback, they play games, go on scavenger hunts, explore the handicap-accessible treehouse and pavilion, or fish on the picturesque pond.

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17 elementary and middle schools in Coweta.

Marie fondly muses about watching children grow up in the CORRAL program. A framed photo of one of her first students graces her desk. Getting to know the kids and their families comes with the territory. Participants become extended family members.

“We’re amazed at Marie’s and Brown’s love and dedication to the children,” says Royal, adding that the program is therapeutic not only for the kids but to their parents: “It’s a respite, outside in the fresh air on beautiful grounds. It’s good for both.”

Beth Callaway’s daughter Maggie has been a CORRAL regular since 2000. Maggie has an intractable seizure disorder, but saddling up at CORRAL allows her to experience freedom.

“It’s 10 Saturdays out of the year

One of the CORRAL horses is rewarded with a treat following a ride.

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to look forward to,” says the mom. “Being atop the horse gives her different input, a different eye view, and different movement. CORRAL is Maggie’s thing. That’s what I love about it. She’s smiling on the horse, beaming.”

Beth calls the Powells a “terrific” and “amazing” couple.

“Their heart for the community and kids touches me,” she says. “They’re like a second family.”

Living among the horses at CORRAL is Gracie, the resident donkey. She has only one passenger annually: an actor portraying Mary, the mother of Jesus, rides in on the donkey during the popular CORRAL live Nativity each year.

Free to attend, the event is usually held the weekend before Christmas to large crowds.

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A ride out in the driving pasture is a fun change of pace from riding in the ring.

Riding doesn’t have to take place for a connection between human and horse.

Just patting Indy helps one student connect.

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A student atop his steed takes riding tips from volunteers.

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CAMPFIRE Cooking

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Written by SUSAN MAYER DAVIS | Photographed by JACKIE KENNEDY

he carefree days of summer are behind us, but fall brings its own joys and traditions, one of which features family and friends sitting around a bonfire, singing songs and telling ghost stories.

For many, the best part of evening bonfires and campouts is enjoying meals cooked over the fire or on smoldering wood embers with the finished food tasting of smoke and nature.

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end of a long stick. These old standards continue to delight, but there are a million and one campfire recipes with new twists.

We’ve gathered up a few. Two involve using a cast iron skillet. If you have never cooked with one before, be sure to read the directions about use, cleaning and seasoning the pan.

And remember, when cooking over a campfire, you need burning coals to cook with, not a flaming fire. Food cooks too quickly and will likely burn over a flaming fire.

All of our campfire recipes serve four.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN PACKET 4

½ 8 4

chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces cup green and red sweet bell peppers, thinly sliced tablespoons teriyaki sauce pineapple rings

Photo by Susan Mayer Davis

Seasoning blend (divided among breasts) 1 tablespoon seasoned salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic

*NOTE: Cook side dishes the same way. Cut food into small portions so it cooks quickly and doesn’t burn. Be sure to spray inside of foil before adding ingredients.

Tear off 4 pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil about 10 inches long. Spray one side lightly with cooking spray. Place pieces from one chicken breast in the middle of each piece of foil. Add thin strips of green and red peppers on top of chicken.

Sprinkle each chicken/pepper combination with seasoning blend and top with 2 tablespoons prepared teriyaki sauce and a pineapple ring.

Fold foil over chicken mixture neatly into a pocket that will not leak. Place packets in hot coals and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove from coals and carefully fold back one corner of foil packet. Insert meat thermometer to test doneness. If necessary, replace in coals until temperature of 165 is reached.

Remove from coals and serve with potato or vegetable packets* and a salad.

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Campfire Nachos 1 pound ground beef or turkey 1 package taco seasoning mix 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced

(or hot sauce, to taste) 1 bunch green onions, thinly

sliced (whites and light green

parts only) 1 bag tortilla chips 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups lettuce, kale or favorite

greens, chopped or shredded 1 medium tomato, chopped finely Salsa Plain yogurt or sour cream

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S’MORES © Ron Wingard Photography

In a cast iron skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink.

Season with taco seasoning mix.

Create a hole in the center of meat and add jalapeños and green onions. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 to 4 minutes.

Transfer meat mixture to a bowl.

Line the bottom of the hot skillet with chips. Pour ground beef and green onion mixture evenly over chips. Top with cheese. Top with greens, tomato, salsa, yogurt or sour cream.

You can’t improve on the original!

Hershey’s chocolate bar Graham cracker Marshmallow Place enough of a chocolate bar on a graham cracker square to cover it. Toast a marshmallow to your taste, squishy or incinerated, however you like it best. Place the toasted marshmallow on top of the chocolate, and cover with another square of graham cracker. Press gently. Enjoy.

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La Toad in a Hole This is an old breakfast favorite with a modern Mexican twist.

Cooking spray 4 slices bread Butter or margarine 4 large eggs Salt and pepper, to taste Grated cheese Bacon pieces, crumbled Avocado Salsa

Heat a cast iron skillet over coals, not leaping flames. Spray with cooking spray.

Using a cookie cutter or cup, cut out a hole in the middle of each slice of bread. Spread each piece of bread with butter or margarine on one side. Place the buttered bread in the pan, butter side down. Toast on one side. Butter the tops of the bread slices while browning, and then flip the bread over.

Crack an egg into each hole in the toast. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cover the skillet with lid, foil or another pan, and move it to a spot near medium heat coals to let the eggs cook. Check often. When done, use a spatula to move each piece of bread with egg to a plate.

Top with grated cheese, crumbled bacon, sliced avocado and a splash of salsa.

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CENTURY

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IN COWETA Written by NEIL MONROE | Photographed by SARA MOORE

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oweta County is blessed with excellent golf courses, each with its own individual style and tradition.

On the north end of the county is Canongate Golf Club, which opened in 1964 and gave rise to a unique multi-club membership concept that is in use today in many locations throughout the country. Canongate on White Oak, with two 18-hole courses, is a sister club, barely five miles away.

The Coweta Club anchors the Arbor Springs development, and Summer Grove Golf Club is an integral part of the Summer Grove community. Both offer daily fee play as well as memberships.

Arguably, the crown jewel of golf in Coweta is the county’s oldest course, Newnan Country Club.

Nestled just north of downtown Newnan on Highway 29, the club recently celebrated a rare golf milestone—its 100th anniversary.

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Newnan Country Club recently celebrated a rare golf milestone—its 100th anniversary.

The club dates to 1909, when several Newnan citizens agreed to build a course on Nimmons Street, extending into what is now the Woodbine community. According to the club’s history, this was used for several years as the only club and course for golfers in the immediate area.

Ten years later, Newnan Country Club was organized, and the golf course and clubhouse were built at the club’s current location. In 1939, the club purchased the property for what is now the Newnan Pines subdivision and additional acreage was bought to expand the club to 18 holes and add additional amenities.

Membership was relatively small until after World War II, when the

ABOVE Newnan Country Club members gathered in the spring to celebrate the club’s centennial anniversary, dressing in period costumes and playing golf with wooden equipment from the early 1900s.

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postwar boom swept America. From there, the club grew in size and stature, hosting several local and state tournaments in addition to serving as an important community resource for weddings and special events.

To commemorate its centennial, club members— dressed in period styles—gathered in the spring for a special golf outing featuring use of old-style hickoryshafted clubs and wooden heads. NCM

LEFT Dano Korytoski, center, head professional at Newnan Country Club, helped organize the activities for the 100th anniversary celebration.

Newnan members Kathy Paridon, left, and Nancy Worthen dressed in period outfits for the event.

LEFT It’s an old golf trick, and a potentially dangerous one.

That didn’t stop Newnan Country Club President Michael Whiteside and member Connor Rund from giving it a try. Word is that Rund survived the demonstration and all is well.

RIGHT From left, Gary Wright, Skin Edge, Dan Hensley and Bill Stemberger were among those who gathered to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary.

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We would also like to thank Sheriff Wood for his 22 years at the Credit Union volunteering on the Credit Committee!

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The Haunting of Hill House ...... Sept. 19-22 & 26-29, 2019 Dial "M" for Murder........ Oct. 17-20 & 24-27, 2019 A Christmas Story ......... Dec. 5-8, 12-18 & 19-22, 2019 The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Production of Macbeth ........Feb. 6-9 & 13-16, 2020 As You Like It .. Mar. 19-22 & 26-29, 2020 Becky's New Car ........... Apr. 16-19 & 23-26, 2020 9 to 5 The Musical........ May 7-10 & 14-17, 2020

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Attract Birds to Your Backyard Written by MARTHA A. WOODHAM

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BLACK CHERRY: A Great Native Plant for Birds

B

irds make great dinner guests: They’re pretty and fun to watch, produce beautiful songs, and—best of all —they never complain about the food.

Attracting fine feathered friends to the backyard is one of the nation’s top hobbies. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people watch birds around their homes and away from home.

Birding is a $14.9 billion hobby for Americans, but you don’t have to spend much to attract birds to

your backyard.

“All you need are three things —habitat, food and water,” says Pat Farmer, a Coweta County Master Gardener. “One of the best ways to develop a good habitat for birds is to use native plants in your landscape. Many native plants are beautiful for landscaping purposes and are excellent for birds. Plus, these plants are a good, long-term investment because they’re naturally adapted to our climate.”

Native or indigenous plants naturally occur in the region in which they evolved, having adapted to that region’s soil, rainfall and

One of the best native plants to attract birds is black cherry (Prunus serotina), which is found throughout Georgia. Birds that are frugivores— fruit is a large part of their diet—thrive on the small fruits of Georgia’s native cherry trees: As many as 53 different species of birds have been observed eating them.

Black cherry trees are also important in the diet of baby birds. A large percent of baby birds—96 percent of bird species—feed insects to their chicks. The foliage of black cherry attracts caterpillars and other insects that mama and daddy birds feed their young. In addition, black cherry flowers attract a wide variety of pollinating insects.

“All in all, black cherry has extremely high wildlife value,” says Master Gardener Pat Farmer. “If you only want to have it for the birds, that reason is plenty good enough. Other critters also will enjoy the fringe benefits.”

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Plants that Attract Georgia Wildlife Set the banquet table for wildlife by planting native varieties in your backyard. Many plants that are pleasing to the eye provide songbirds with valuable sources of food long after the flowers themselves have withered. Some of these may not be available for purchase locally but can be purchased online.

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temperature conditions. They also have developed natural defenses to many insects and diseases.

“Because of these traits, native plants will grow with minimal use of water, fertilizers and pesticides,” says Farmer.

Having evolved with these plants, birds and other wildlife use native plant communities as their habitat.

“Using native plants in your yard helps preserve the balance and beauty of natural ecosystems,” says Farmer. “Native trees and shrubs provide birds with year-round food and shelter.”

Plant multi-stem trees and shrubs that form a dense canopy to provide cover or shelter for birds to protect them from natural predators and inclement weather.

“Since birds require shelter year-round, your yard should have a

“...native plants will grow with minimal use of water, fertilizers and pesticides.”

— Pat Farmer

mix of deciduous and evergreen plants,” says Farmer.

Evergreen plants include broadleafs, such as holly, and conifers, such as red cedar. Several references suggest that at least 25 percent of the trees and shrubs should be evergreen.

And don’t forget the water. Bird baths should be shallow, no more than two to three inches deep, and water should be replaced on a regular basis. Running water, such as a shallow fountain, is ideal, Farmer adds.

“The water source should be elevated or in the middle of an open area to minimize predation by animals such as cats,” she says. “Birds require water year-round, so it is important to keep it available, even during the winter.” NCM

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Coweta to Me

Home Is Where My Is

Heart

by Norma Haynes

“H

ome Is Where My Heart Is,” the title of my book, says exactly what I feel about living in this wonderful county of Coweta.

I have never lived anywhere else and plan to live here the rest of the days that God gives me on this earth. I have seen so many changes to this grand old county, and I have met many new residents who moved here because of the special place that it is.

The warmth that exudes in every situation I have faced is unparalleled. If a kitty cat is stranded in a tall tree and a little child calls for help, you can be sure the firefighters will be there to rescue that little animal. If you plan a vacation out of town and contact your police department or sheriff’s office, these good folks will make a point to check on your home.

I never go into a restaurant or a store where I’m not greeted by a warm smile or that I don’t meet someone with whom I can carry on a conversation, and I love being called “Miss Norma.” That is what we do here in Coweta County!

Yes, I have seen the peach orchards and the cotton fields turned into malls and subdivisions, but with these changes have come delightful people who have given of themselves to our community.

Our county has produced governors, famous authors, singers and artists. I no longer have to travel to Atlanta to experience cultural events because the Donald W. Nixon Centre for Performing and Visual Arts, along with the Wadsworth Auditorium, provides every venue of cultural art anyone could desire. I am thankful every day for the visions of those who made this possible and who continue to operate in exciting ways.

Now, I don’t have to travel to Atlanta to shop. We have excellent shopping right here in our city and county.

Yes, we have our problems, and I am bad about complaining sometimes; however, the good of living here in Coweta County far outweighs any of the bad that we might encounter.

Our schools are so good; our public safety agencies are tops; our volunteers for all the great charitable agencies abiding here are the best.

There is much love right here in Coweta County, and God has blessed me beyond all of my imagination to have let me live right here for my 81 years. NCM

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Whether you’ve lived here all your life or only a year, we want to hear your person al Coweta story.

Did you and your husband fall in love here? Did you move here in your senior ye ar of high school and make lifelong friends? Did you pick guitar with your grandpa an d grow up to be a m usician?

Whatever your ow n Coweta County story is, we’d like you to share it with read ers of NewnanCoweta Magazin e. Keep your wo rd count at 350-450 words, please.

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‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Reviewed by Mary Ann Cauthen

I

am an avid reader, and the novel “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens is one of the best books I’ve read. This is the author’s first novel, and it’s a great read.

This is the story of a dysfunctional family existing in the marsh area of North Carolina in the 1950s and ’60s.

Kya is the youngest child, a 6-year-old girl who basically raises herself in a rundown fishing shack in the marshes.

The father, who suffers from PTSD and is an alcoholic, just walks away and never returns. Older siblings do the same. And, finally, one day Kya’s mother dresses in her finest and walks away as well, leaving her daughter alone in this isolated area.

Kya manages to raise herself thanks to a friendship with a boy who teaches her how to maneuver the marshes, use a Jon boat and identify critters of the marsh. Through a few more friendships, the young hero learns to dig for mussels and clams, which she sells. By the end of the book, Kya has authored books identifying animals of the marsh and has written poetry, which is included in the book.

All the while, Kya holds dear a spot in the marshes where her mother often took her to “hear the crawdads sing.”

The book has a murder mystery and a love story, but more than that, it’s a huge celebration of nature. The lesson for me in this reading is that one can do whatever she has to do to survive—and that living immersed in nature can educate and shape you into an adult who contributes to the world in a positive way.

This is a book I will read several times. I didn’t want the story to end. These characters stayed in my thoughts for a long time, and months after finishing the book, I still find myself thinking of Kya and all she was able to accomplish. I think this book would make a good movie, and I surely hope the author writes more fiction.

I give “Where the Crawdads Sing” five stars. NCM

“Where the Crawdads Sing” was published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in August 2018; 384 pages. The novel has appeared on The New York Times Fiction Best Sellers list for more than 45 nonconsecutive weeks since its publication and more than 1.5 million copies of the book have been sold. In December 2018, Fox 2000 acquired film rights to the book and Reese Witherspoon is set to produce the movie. ★★★★★+

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Keep your review at 350-450 words and please include the au thor’s name, page count and date of pu blication as well as any awards the book may have won.

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CALENDAR SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019

SEPTEMBER

Fall Art Walk

Downtown Newnan, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

September-October Touchdown Newnan: Tackling the Legacy of Newnan High School Football

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The Fall Art Walk celebrates local art in Downtown Newnan. Stroll through more than 25 locations to see the work of at least 40 artists who showcase a wide variety of art styles and mediums. Visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

McRitchie-Hollis Museum, Newnan, $2-$5

The exhibit Touchdown Newnan opened in August and runs through Nov. 29 as a celebration of local football history. Inspired by Newnan’s 1,000th football game being played in October, the exhibit covers Newnan High’s complex football history since 1907 and honors the legacy of the players, coaches, trainers, cheerleaders, band members, and fans who contributed to the football team and Coweta County as a community.

For info, visit newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com.

Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival 30 South Court Square, Newnan, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Enjoy this annual tradition in downtown Newnan with artisans and crafters sharing their skills and products on Labor Day. Visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

Market Day

Courthouse Square, Newnan, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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The market in downtown Newnan showcases handmade, homemade and homegrown products with 50 booths offering everything from honey and jelly to pottery and art. Pickin’ on the Square brings together acoustic musicians on the courthouse steps performing bluegrass, gospel and other music. Visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

The Haunting of Hill House Newnan Theatre Company

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Considered by many as the best haunted house story ever written, the plot concerns a creepy old mansion, shunned by all who know its sinister reputation. Hill House remains empty until the isolation is broken by Dr. Montague, an investigator of supernatural phenomena who is granted a short lease by the owner. As he and his team delve into the morbid history of the house, its spirits make themselves known, goaded into a fatal fury by the professor’s attempts to investigate. The play is adapted for the stage by F. Andrew Leslie based on a novel by Shirley Jackson.

Shows run Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m. For more, visit newnantheatre.org.

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OCTOBER Oktoberfest

Downtown Newnan, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

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Visit downtown for this annual beer tasting event, highlighting craft brews from across Georgia. Complimentary refreshments, retail sales specials and other treats are made available for participants. The Newnan Times-Herald will hold its second annual Chili Cookoff at the newspaper office at 16 Jefferson Street. Drop by to sample the chili and vote for your favorite. For info, visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

Market Day

Courthouse Square, Newnan, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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The market in downtown Newnan showcases handmade, homemade and homegrown products with 50 booths offering everything from honey and jelly to pottery and art. Pickin’ on the Square brings together acoustic musicians on the courthouse steps performing bluegrass, gospel and other music. Visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

Dial ‘M’ For Murder

Newnan Theatre Company

17-20 24-27

Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. He arranges the perfect murder: He blackmails a scoundrel into strangling her and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. Unfortunately, the murderer ends up being murdered, and the planned victim survives. This doesn’t baffle the husband, though, as he sees the hit man’s death as an opportunity to have his wife convicted of murder. Luckily, a Scotland Yard detective and a young man who is in love with the wife want the truth to come out. The play by Frederick Knott is sure to entertain.

Shows run Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m. For more, visit newnantheatre.org.

Tribute to Mayhayley Lancaster Historic Train Depot

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This all-day expo features Newnan’s modern-day oracles, healers and psychics who will be on hand to chat with visitors from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; this event is free. At 7 p.m., Janis Intuitive, of Newnan, will present an Introduction to Mediumship Demonstration; cost is $20. For more, visit newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com or call 770.251.0207.

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October 19-20 Painting by Leslie Purcell

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DOWNTOWN MUSIC FEST

McIntosh Fall Festival

Arts Festival OF CARROLLTON

Taste of Carrollton

Little Big Jam Music Festival

OKTOBERFEST fall festival

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Spirit Tasting

McRitchie-Hollis Museum, $45

Southern Story Con

Moreland, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Approx.

1,152 sq. ft. photo by Casey Green Photography

PAVILION

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Join the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society and McRitchie-Hollis Museum for a night of spirit tasting led by Jordan Gregory of United Distributors. Participants will partake in small bites paired with scotches and bourbons and have the opportunity to learn about the “spirits” that once lived in the historic home.

For more, visit newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com or call 770.251.0207.

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Hosted by the Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance, Southern Story Con celebrates storytelling that explores the Southern experience and/or is penned by Southern authors. Novels, poetry, plays, short stories and more will be showcased as visitors immerse themselves in stories through meet-and-greets with authors, panels with noted writers and entertainment by strolling performers. A champagne brunch at 10 a.m. features esteemed writers honoring the consummate storyteller, Lewis Grizzard, and exploring his legacy. The day culminates with a campfire storytelling of classic Southern scary stories and roasting marshmallows. Proceeds benefit the Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance. For info and tickets, visit morelandadventure.com.

photo by Casey Green Photography

Approx. 1,800 sq. ft. with picnic tables.

photo by Casey Green Photography

Tucked Away Music Festival

Downtown Newnan, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

photo by Casey Green Photography

photo by Casey Green Photography

Large indoor area approx.

2,000 sq. ft. includes ballroom and full commercial kitchen.

Tables and chairs provided.

COMMUNITY CENTER PLAYGROUND

photos by Casey Green Photography

Town of

Annual Oak Hill Cemetery Tour Newnan

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Arrive at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum at 74 Jackson Street before departing on a 40-minute guided group tour through the historic cemetery. Stop at selected sites for portrayals and presentations highlighting some of Newnan’s earliest citizens.

Tours begin every 20 minutes from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for children age 12 and below. For more, visit newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com or call 770.251.0207.

Sacred Harp Singing

Coweta County Courthouse, Newnan, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

For rental information call 770-251-4171

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This unique music festival seeks to showcase underutilized areas of Newnan’s downtown while providing an opportunity for the community to engage with local musicians and business owners. Hear great music at a variety of locations. For info, visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

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The Brown’s Mill Battlefield Association sponsors an annual Sacred Harp Singing at the 1904 Courthouse on the fourth Sunday in October. The event is free. Singers and listeners are invited to visit for five minutes or stay all day. A potluck dinner will be served in the upstairs meeting room of Carnegie Library on West Court Square; bring a full dinner basket to share. For more, call Mark Puckett at 770.254.2627 or 770.251.4951 or email mpuckett@ coweta.ga.us.

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INDEX

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Arnall Grocery Company Brickhouse Grille & Tavern Cancer Treatment Centers of America Carnegie Library Charter Bank - Millard Farmer Ind. Coweta County Visitors Center (inside historic courthouse downtown)

Coweta Public Library System Coweta County Fairgrounds Fabiano’s Pizzeria Farm Bureau The Georgia Mercantile Co. Georgia Touring Company Goldens on the Square Grantville Library Hemrick’s Hogansville Library

LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant Leaf and Bean Lee-Goodrum Pharmacy Little Giant (Hwy. 29) Meat ‘N’ Greet NCM magazine box (corner of Jackson St. and North Court Square)

Newnan City Hall Newnan Piedmont Fitness Center Newnan Public Library Piedmont Newnan Hospital Publix The Redneck Gourmet RPM Patio Pub & Grill Senoia Post Office Senoia Welcome Center Summit Healthplex and YMCA Truett’s Chick-fil-A

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