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features 17 | Patriotism and Picnics Coweta County offers fireworks and festivities on the Fourth of July — and exceptional picnic spots for the rest of summer.

By Robin Stewart

22 | Healthcare Goes High-Tech Piedmont Healthcare and Cancer Treatment Centers of America incorporate latest medical technologies into patient care.

By Neil Monroe

29 | Saluting The Best of Coweta Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers pick their favorite Coweta County businesses, services and products.

By Jackie Kennedy

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62 in this issue 12 | From the Editor 14 | Roll Call 54 | Nonprofit Spotlight 58 | Coweta Garden 62 | Coweta Cooks!

70 | Coweta Sports 74 | Coweta to Me 75 | Book Review 76 | Blacktop 78 | Coweta Calendar 82 | Index of Advertisers

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Opposite page: Meat 'n' Greet owners, from left, Amy Murphy, Margaret Sanders and Elisa Sanders celebrate their Best of Coweta wins.

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Letter from the Editor

Spreading a Little Happiness

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esearch shows that people who work in roles where it’s their job to make folks happy are usually happy themselves.

That makes sense to me.

During the week when it was my job to announce to local business owners that our readers had ranked their product, service or business as the Best of Coweta County, it was my joy to spread some happiness. If you saw me during that time, you probably encountered a goofier-than-usual smile on my face and pep in my step. There was no way to avoid sharing the joy that local business owners exuded when they learned our readers—their clients and customers—had taken the time to vote for them.

And so, we present this issue saluting Coweta’s best as voted by our readers.

By the numbers, Newnan-Coweta Magazine’s 2019 Best of Coweta Contest elicited more than 1,100 reader responses. We sincerely thank you, our readers, for taking the time to cast your votes and turn in your ballots. Because the contest was well-received with good response, we plan to make Best of Coweta an annual endeavor.

With your votes tallied, we recognize in these pages more than 110 local businesses that placed first, second or third for their products or services. After visiting each business that earned first place, it’s easy to see why they and the second and third place winners were chosen. Our readers recognize quality when they see it, good taste when they consume it, and great service when they experience it.

Along with giving local businesses some free exposure in this issue of Newnan-Coweta Magazine, we gave each first place winner a Best of Coweta 2019 decal to display at their store.

When you spot one of these decals on a front door or at a counter, take a moment to congratulate someone at that business for working hard to satisfy their customers.

Your kudos will bring smiles to them.

And maybe put an extra pep in your step, too.

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Robin Stewart is a volunteer with the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society and, along with her artist husband, active in the local art scene as a member of the Newnan Coweta Art Association. She loves all animals, is addicted to costume jewelry, and the part of her brain that used to know math is now occupied by useless facts for team trivia purposes.

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uly 4, 1776, is the date on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. It’s accepted as our country’s birthday, the day we officially severed ties to Britain and claimed America as a new, free nation.

We look pretty good for 243 years old.

Celebrating our nation’s independence is a welcome annual pastime that takes many forms.

Traditional Fourth of July festivities include parades, fireworks and cookouts with family and friends.

As we commemorate Independence Day, Cowetans can find a wealth of ways to participate in the patriotic party along with a few prime picnic spots, great for the

Fourth or any day.

Grantville hosts its second annual Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 3. Hosting it the day before is intentional so folks can “keep the plans they already had on the Fourth,” says Grantville Chief of Police Steve Whitlock, who heads up the effort.

The evening festivities start at 6 p.m. downtown with food vendors, live music, kids’ activities and a motorcycle show. More than 70 bikes were on hand last year. Around 9:30 p.m., fireworks commence. The show originates from the ballfield on Colley Street, the highest point in Grantville. This positioning means the colorful display “can be seen from almost anywhere,” says Whitlock. Onlookers are welcome to july/august 2019 | 17

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The City of Moreland hosts a patriotic Fourth of July complete with barbecue, parades, arts, crafts, history and “a few surprises,” according to Carol Chancey of the Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance.

The famed Moreland Community Barbecue is an institution, held every year since 1947. It’s a group effort of three local churches: Moreland United Methodist, Moreland First Baptist and Bethlehem Baptist. The tasty tradition begins at 11 a.m., but get in line soon since the line forms early. Plates are priced at $9, and foodies will love the chance to purchase barbecue in bulk after plates sell out.

Along with the barbecue, the Puckett Station Festival on the Fourth brings food vendors, live music, artists and crafters to Moreland. A kids’ bike parade and pet parade begin at 8 a.m. Stick around to see who wins awards for bestdecorated bike and best-dressed pet. Opening ceremonies for the rain-or-shine celebration begin at 9 a.m. New this year will be exhibits and events with a focus on life from 1900 to 1920. Period autos, craft demonstrations and more from that era will be featured. Visitors can interact with strolling, costumed docents, and a costumed actor will perform a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon.

“As a cultural organization, we wanted to use this as an opportunity to explore independence, heritage and what the day means,” says Chancey. Proceeds from the Puckett Station Festival on the Fourth benefit the Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance, the festival sponsor.

Moreland’s two museums will be open that day. Visit Moreland Hometown Heritage Museum: A Tribute to Lewis Grizzard and The Little Manse: Birthplace & Museum of Erskine Caldwell.

Independence Day in Newnan kicks off at 9 a.m. with the city’s annual Fourth of July parade. It launches from Veterans Memorial Park on Temple Avenue and meanders through downtown Newnan to reach its destination at Greenville Street Park. With smiling kids, stars and stripes, vehicles decked out in bunting, and even dogs in patriotic duds, it’s Americana at its finest.

According to Abigail Strickland, special events coordinator for Main Street Newnan, the parade usually lasts about an hour, depending on the number of participants.

“Walkers don’t need to register, but all motorized vehicles must be registered and must be pulling a float,” says Strickland, adding that military vehicles and fire trucks are

exceptions to the “must pull a float” rule.

There is no cost to participate, but entrants with vehicles should submit their registration forms to Main Street Newnan a week prior to the parade. All parade walkers, vehicles and floats should convene at Veterans Memorial Park by 8:30 a.m. on July Fourth.

On July 4, the Rotary Club of Newnan continues its impressive, annual fireworks show. Dubbed Celebrate Freedom, it’s been a community tradition for more than 30 years.

The popular, free event will be held on the soccer fields at Newnan High School. Gates and concessions open at 5:30 p.m. The evening includes live entertainment, children’s activities, and a patriotic program. The main event is at 9:30 p.m. when fireworks light up the sky with patriotic music playing to complement the festivities.

The Rotary Club partners with the City of Newnan, Coweta County, Coweta County Schools and local businesses to make this event a special gift to the whole community. Visit newnanrotary.org or Newnan Rotary’s Facebook page for more information.

Senoia hosts its salute to patriotism each May with its annual Memorial Day Remembrance and Festival featuring vendors, antiques, food, live entertainment, kids activities, a veterans meet and greet, parade and more.

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No summer is complete without a picnic or two. Maybe you go all out with wine, cheese and grapes in a brown wicker basket with a red and white checkered blanket and real crystal glassware. Or perhaps you’re a sack lunch guru, tossing a few PB&Js and potato chips into a paper bag.

Whatever your culinary leanings, Coweta County offers many places to enjoy your meal al fresco.

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The City of Newnan maintains several public parks that are perfect for picnicking. Visit cityofnewnan.org for more information on these: Greenville Street Park has an impressive, terraced lawn for your picnic blanket. Benches and tables are options, too.

The colonnaded entrance, fountain and bronze sculptures enhance the experience.

First Avenue Park features covered pavilions and a large, open greenspace. A fenced playground, nearby historic residential district and paved sidewalks beckon.

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Benches and shady lawn space are found at Veterans Memorial Park on Temple Avenue. This smaller, quiet park is a find with its gazebo, granite Veterans’ memorial and ChildrenConnect, Newnan’s children’s museum.

Lynch Park offers picnic tables and grills plus a large pavilion shaded by tall oak trees. When the grill gets too hot, cool off in the on-site pool.

In addition to abundant picnic tables, Newnan Utilities’ Carl Miller Park has pavilions that can accommodate up to 150 people. The Kids Castle playground and splash fountain delight children and parents alike.

Perhaps the most unique picnic spot in Newnan is a new one. It’s hip, cool and urban: Welcome to Wadsworth Alley! Thanks to the artistic vision and effort of Main Street Newnan and many volunteers, this downtown spot has experienced revitalization. Bring your blanket to this large courtyard area or enjoy the gliders/chairs. Somewhat hidden, you can access the Wadsworth Alley from Madison Street, between Jackson and Jefferson streets.

Grantville

Grantville City Clerk Lynn Basham recommends the Griffin Street Park, which has a playground and picnic tables. She also suggests a visit to Post Street Park, which is equipped with grills, picnic tables and a playground.

Grantville’s skate park at 23 Colley Street also features a splash pad.

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Cool off on the splash pad at Grantville's skate park at 23 Colley Street.

Picnic at a library? When you see the lake and adjacent beauty that surrounds the Senoia Branch library, you’ll know why. Enjoy the serenity that is Marimac Lakes Park. Bring your picnic blanket, sunscreen and something to feed the ducks.

The Seavy Street Park offers plenty of shady grass where you can spread out your blanket plus ample playgrounds in a comfortable, fenced area.

Sharpsburg

Enjoy your picnic in the gorgeous gazebo at Staley Park in Sharpsburg. A playground, ample greenspace and large pavilion offer a bit of picnic nirvana.

Moreland

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B.T. Brown Park Pavilion and Reservoir offers picturesque water views during your picnic. A playground, tables and pavilion make this place highly functional, too.

The James E. McGuffey Nature Center, adjacent to Coweta County Fairgrounds, is a hidden gem worthy of your picnic. Enjoy trails and a pavilion overlooking a lake. Letterboxing and geocaching are favorite pastimes here, plus there’s a paved nature trail that’s handicapped-accessible.

Coweta County Riverside Park offers yet another water-view option for your outdoor lunchtime venture.

Picnic tables are available along with a boat ramp and paved parking.

Chattahoochee Bend State Park is an absolute must on your picnic bucket list. What a treasure to have a riverfront state park in Coweta. Pack your picnic, and make a day of it. Enjoy miles of hiking trails or the shaded day-use area with a playground and picnic tables by the river. NCM

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Piedmont Newnan will begin construction on a new medical office facility this fall, further expanding its footprint and ability to effectively serve patients. Rendering courtesy of Piedmont Newnan.

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In Coweta, local medical service providers are working diligently to bring these new techniques and technologies here to improve service levels and enhance the effectiveness of patient care.

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Piedmont Newnan Hospital recently installed TrueBeam radiation therapy equipment that delivers treatments faster and helps protect healthy tissue and organs while reducing the number of treatments needed. Former patient Lalla McGee is shown with the new equipment. Photos courtesy of Piedmont Newnan.

Coweta County is served by two key health service organizations. PiedmontHealthcare (PHC) operates Piedmont Newnan Hospital, which opened in its current location in 2012 but has origins as far back as 1836 when the first Newnan hospital opened. The Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) opened in Newnan in 2012 as a destination hospital for cancer treatment and is one of five such centers nationwide.

With new, state-of-the-art facilities, both have made significant strides in expanding health care services locally.

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“This will enable many patients to avoid a trip to Atlanta and enable our doctors and staff to perform more effectively.”

— Mike Robertson, CEO of Piedmont Newnan

Unit in December, bringing total beds to 154, which strengthens the hospital’s ability to meet community needs, according to Mike Robertson, CEO of Piedmont Newnan.

“We want to be as local as possible with the range of services that we provide to our patients,” says Robertson. “Our patients have access to the range of services provided

Newnan's Cancer Treatment Centers of America is one of five CTCA's in the nation. Photo courtesy of CTCA.

by PHC, but the more we can do here, in Newnan, the better we can serve our patients.”

A key example of this philosophy is the 2017 expansion of the hospital’s coronary services to include cardiac interventional care.

Robertson says the program has “far exceeded” original estimates and has served 485 patients 24 | www.newnancowetamag.com

who otherwise would have been sent to other hospitals.

Most recently, the hospital has added new radiation therapy equipment that delivers treatments faster and helps protect healthy tissue and organs, while allowing for use of stereotactic body radiation therapy, which localizes treatment more effectively for small tumors.

“We also now utilize a perfect pitch couch for these treatments, giving us the ability to place the patient in the exact position needed for each session,” says Vicki Kaiser, executive director of oncology, support services and community affairs for PHC. “Overall, this new technology enables us to provide much more precise, focused treatment.”

A good example is treatment of prostate cancer, where a patient treated with older technology might have required as many as 40 visits, according to Kaiser.

“Today, we can accomplish the same care in only five to seven visits,” she says.

The hospital anticipates adding more new technology later this year, including the installation of a 3T MRI, which creates more detailed images of organs and soft tissue and is used to make images of the brain, spine, soft tissue of joints, and the inside of bones and blood vessels.

“It’s much more specific, and it’s central to our effort to provide the highest levels of service to our patients locally,” Robertson says. “This will enable many patients to avoid

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a trip to Atlanta and enable our doctors and staff to perform more effectively.”

Piedmont Newnan is also building on the success of its enhanced online connection. The MyChart app, says Robertson, has dramatically improved communication between staff and patients. The app enhances scheduling and enables doctors to have a better understanding of each patient’s issues and needs.

As the hospital works to improve its services, it also takes a long-range look at further expansion.

“We’re working to maximize bed utilization now and over the

next few years as we continue to examine our long-term needs,” says Robertson. “Could we add a new tower, and significantly expand our number of beds?

That’s likely a project in the $150 million range, and we have to match that to the needs of the community.”

In the meantime, he says, the hospital will continue to expand access to specialties, as local needs warrant. For example, cancer services, which are provided in conjunction with the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, will likely consolidate in a single facility. This type of change, Robertson says, is in keeping with

the hospital’s mission to “keep our patients in the middle of everything, and to be as local as possible.”

At Newnan’s CTCA, patients come from across Georgia and the nation to receive specialized cancer care. Since it opened, the center has expanded and now features a 50-bed hospital with extensive outpatient services.

Dr. Alan Yahanda, chief of staff and chair of the department of surgery, says the pace of change in cancer treatment is “incredible.”

The future, he adds, will be focused on precision medicine that examines a specific tumor, and the multiple mutations within

The Cancer Treatment Centers of America operates with a goal of creating a comprehensive care plan for each patient, from treating the disease to managing related side effects. Photo courtesy of CTCA.

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that tumor.

“In the past, treatment centered on tumors as they related to a specific organ, such as the lung, breast or prostate,” says Yahanda.

“But we are moving to treat the genetic makeup of the cancer and not necessarily the cancer’s site of origin. For example, colon cancers are usually treated with the same 26 | www.newnancowetamag.com

therapies because they are in the colon. But now we know that all cancers of the colon are not the same, and treating the unique tumor makes a real difference.”

The most intriguing new cancer treatment development, says Yahanda, may be in the area of immunotherapy —using a patient’s own immune system to

kill the cancer. Researchers have been working in this area for years and recently have achieved real progress.

“The concept centers on the use of a patient’s T-cells to recognize cancer cells and kill them off,” Yahanda says. “There are medicines now that help accomplish this, such as Keytruda

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Photos courtesy of CTCA.

ABOVE This clinical suite at the CTCA's Gastrointestinal Cancer Center is where GI cancer tumors are identified, diagnosed and treated. The state-of-the-art technology mirrors that used throughout the hospital.

TOP RIGHT Dr. Alan Yahanda is chief of staff and chair of the department of surgery for Newnan’s Cancer Treatment Centers of America. He says the future of cancer treatment will focus on precision medicine that examines a specific tumor and its genetic makeup, rather than where the tumor is located.

and OPDIVO, though they are approved only for certain kinds of tumors. But there are definitely opportunities to expand this type of therapy, and with further research, it holds great promise.”

Another key area of progress is in radiation therapy, which is becoming increasingly precise, according to Yahanda. Older technologies use a limited number of portals or beam paths to deliver radiation, which can result in collateral damage to healthy tissues surrounding the cancer. Newer technologies can utilize hundreds of such portals, greatly minimizing peripheral damage.

In addition, new radiation delivery methods allow more targeted radiation. For example, CTCA utilizes a peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) called Lutathera, a radiation treatment that targets certain neuroendocrine tumors.

With these rapid advancements, cancer treatments are becoming more effective every day, says Dr. Yahanda.

“There is incredible progress being made,” he notes. “But will we see a single cure for cancer?

No, that won’t happen, but what we will have are tens, if not hundreds, of different medications that will be used in concert to target specific genetic mutations in an individual’s particular cancer. We are on the cusp of a very exciting and promising time in oncology.” NCM july/august 2019 | 27

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From best burger to best tattoo parlor, awards celebrating Coweta County’s best businesses, products and services recently were presented by Newnan-Coweta Magazine.

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ore than 110 local businesses have been recognized by Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers as the best of the best in Coweta County.

The magazine kicked off its first Best of Coweta Contest on March 1, inviting readers to submit the names of their favorite businesses in six categories with a total of 42 sub-categories. All first place businesses received a window decal proclaiming them a Best of Coweta 2019 Readers’ Choice winner.

More than 1,100 readers cast ballots online or turned in paper ballots with names of their favorite businesses written in. Ten of these, whose names were randomly drawn, each won a $25 Visa gift card as a thank you for voting. (Shout out to Coweta-Fayette EMC for sponsoring these prizes.)

Several businesses won multiple awards, most notably Meat ’n’ Greet, in downtown Newnan, which won first place for Best Burger, Best Cocktail and Best Overall Restaurant. The favorite restaurant also took third place honors in the Best Date Night Spot and Best Overall Bar categories.

“The restaurant is basically the place people want to meet and greet,” says Amy Murphy, who owns Meat ’n’ Greet with her partner, Margaret Sanders, and Sanders’ mother and sister, Martha Truett and Elisa Sanders. “It’s your local hometown restaurant where everybody knows everybody and there’s good food and drinks.”

Murphy says her biggest surprise since opening the downtown

eatery has been how many new customers continue to come in every day.

“That tells us Newnan continues to grow and evolve, which is amazing,” she notes.

It’s growth that Murphy has witnessed and appreciated since opening her other business, The Alamo, on the court square in 2004, with Jeff Merback. The Alamo took first place for Best Live Music Venue, second place for Best Overall Bar, and third place for Best Event Venue.

“At that time, Newnan was lacking a local spot to gather and listen to live music,” says Murphy. Since opening the former movie theater as a live music venue, she has welcomed to The Alamo stage everyone from internationally beloved Chubby Checker to local hit Doug Kees, who, by the way, took our first place honors as Coweta’s Best Local Band/Musician.

Next door to The Alamo, Murphy also operates Fabiano’s, which won the entrepreneur yet another first place, this time for Best Pizza.

Also placing multiple times in the Readers’ Choice contest was The Cellar, another downtown Newnan restaurant, which took first place for Best Date Night Spot and Best Overall Bar, second place for Best Cocktail, and third place for Best Overall Restaurant, Best Dessert and Best Live Music Venue.

Newnan-Coweta Magazine congratulates the following businesses on their first, second and third place wins.

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FOOD & DRINK First Place

Meat 'N' Greet

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11 Jefferson Street, Newnan meatngreetnewnan.com

Meat ’N’ Greet’s Gaucho avocado, jalapenos and burger piles on the bacon for a signature burger experience.

Meat ‘N’ Greet has earned a stellar reputation for their craft burgers, which are built on patties handmade from a blend of chuck, brisket and short rib. With fun names that reflect their flavor, Meat 'N' Greet burgers include the One-Eyed Willie, with an egg sunny side up; the Double Double, with double bacon and American cheese; the Kentucky Burger, featuring bourbon mushroom cream sauce; and Jamaican Me Crazy, with Jamaican relish, ghost pepper cheese and sriracha.

Second Place

Third Place

202 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan redrobin.com

240 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan fiveguys.com

Red Robin

First Place

Christy’s Café 27 Jackson Street, Newnan facebook.com/christy.baucom27

Christy Crosier opened her café in 2010 and has been serving breakfast, brunch and lunch for the decade since. Open seven days a week, 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Christy’s specializes in skillet breakfast meals, like the hashbrown skillet with vegetables, ham and cheese.

Other favorites are biscuits and gravy, pancakes and French toast, and breakfast is served at lunchtime, too.

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Second Place

Third Place

527 Highway 34 E, Newnan crackerbarrel.com

Multiple locations wafflehouse.com

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Waffle House

FOOD & DRINK First Place

Christy’s Café

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27 Jackson Street, Newnan facebook.com/Christy.baucom27

brunch coffee Server Desirae Prance pours routine a y, phre Hum for Bobbie Christy ’s Café customer.

Christy’s Café proves to be a fan-favorite not only for breakfast but for brunch, too. Along with items from their breakfast menu, Christy’s serves a great Monte-Cristo, Eggs Benedict and Country Fried Steak. Or try a good, old-fashioned burger or a Greek Euro. Dine inside or on the front porch where a cool summer breeze complements the good Southern food.

Second Place

Third Place

527 Highway 34 E, Newnan crackerbarrel.com

545 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan ocharleys.com

Cracker Barrel

O’Charley’s

First Place

Best

Leaf & Bean

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22 West Court Square, Suite A, Newnan leafandbeannewnan.com Owner Cher McWilliams opened Leaf & Bean on Newnan’s court square five years ago and has witnessed her cafe become a downtown go-to spot since then. The cafe and coffee shop specializes in hand-crafted coffee drinks, specialty lattes, and breakfast and lunch delights such as quiche and oatmeal and their popular chicken salad sandwich. Their $6 lunch special is offered each weekday. “We work with a sustainable farm where we get all our coffee, which is pesticide-free and organically grown,” says McWilliams.

Cher McWilliams ser ves up cafe eats and hand-crafted coffees at Leaf & Be an.

Second Place

Third Place

Multiple locations starbucks.com

1010 Highway 34 East, Newnan dunkindonuts.com

Starbucks

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FOOD & DRINK First Place

Best

Meat 'N' Greet

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11 Jefferson Street, Newnan meatngreetnewnan.com

Manager/Bartender Jes sica ser ves up a peachy Geo Connelly rgia Mule.

Mosey up to the full-service bar at Meat ’N’ Greet in downtown Newnan where a world of handcrafted beverages awaits. Along with small batch spirits and local drafts, the hometown favorite restaurant specializes in cocktails of all kinds. Their original Georgia Mule is a Southern version of the Moscow Mule, which features fresh basil, honeysuckle vodka and peach puree. Classic cocktails include the Manhattan, Mint Julep and Old-Fashioned.

Second Place

Third Place

20 Jefferson Street, Newnan thecellarnewnan.com

30 Perry Street, Newnan facebook.com/foodfromfire

The Cellar

Knife and Stone

First Place

Best

Smallcakes Cupcakery

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101 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan smallcakescupcakery.com America’s neighborhood cupcakery, Smallcakes bakes gourmet cupcakes onsite daily with the freshest and finest ingredients. Selected by USA Today as the “Must Try Cupcake Shop in the U.S.,” Smallcakes whips up cupcakes featuring favorite tastes, such as German Chocolate, Key Lime, Banana Cream Pie and Strawberries-n-Cream.

ve proudly displays the Employee Terevia Hargro Smallcakes Cupcakery. at r nte cou ed cupcake-pack

Second Place

Third Place

Multiple locations dairyqueen.com

20 Jefferson Street, Newnan thecellarnewnan.com

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The Cellar

FOOD & DRINK First Place

Goldens on the Square

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9 East Court Square, Newnan goldensonthesquare.com

credits longtime Owner Maridee Wise, right, ilyn Brown with the employees like Manager Mar s on the Square. popularity enjoyed by Golden

Randall and Dianne Golden opened their hometown restaurant on Newnan’s court square in 1994, and it continues to be a favorite spot for enjoying old-fashioned Southern food cooked right. Since purchasing the restaurant in 1996, owner Maridee Wise has continued the Goldens tradition of preparing good food from scratch. Along with their famous fried chicken, they specialize in cornbread dressing, catfish, green beans, sweet potato souffle, banana pudding and more.

Second Place

Third Place

33½ East Broad Street, Newnan

1180 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan friedtomatobuffet.com

Fried Tomato Buffet

Mother’s Kitchen

First Place

Best

Goldens on the Square

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9 East Court Square, Newnan goldensonthesquare.com When it comes to their fried chicken, Goldens starts with a good product and then builds on it, according to owner Maridee Wise. “We get great chicken, season it with love, and serve it to our awesome customers,” she says. While a few recipes have been updated or added since Wise purchased the local restaurant 23 years ago, the chicken recipe remains the same, with a consistency that’s part of its appeal.

The buffet line at Go lde banquet of delectab ns on the Square boasts a le Southern chicken as a custome dishes with fried r favorite.

Second Place

Third Place

32 Jefferson Street, Newnan facebook.com/wishbonenewnan

398 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan kfc.com

Wishbone Chicken

KFC

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FOOD & DRINK First Place

Best

Fabiano’s

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19 West Court Square, Newnan thealamonewnan.com Adjacent to The Alamo on Newnan’s Court Square, Fabiano’s debuted in 2007. Amy Murphy and Jeff Merback opened the hometown pizza parlor because, as Murphy says, “Everybody loves pie!” Fabiano’s specializes in New York-style pizza and a “come as you are” welcoming atmosphere.

Customer favorites include Fabiano’s garlic knots with cheese, pepperoni pizza and wings.

lef t, and Server er Mat t Childers, General Manag lcome customers to Fabiano’s.

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Second Place

Third Place

48 Market Street, Newnan partnerspizza.com

316 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan positano.pizza

Partner’s II Pizza

Positano Pizza Napoletana

First Place

The Oink Joint Best 9 East Washington Street, Newnan theoinkjoint.com

Matt and Kelsey Crawford opened The Oink Joint in April 2016, bringing to Newnan the same style of barbecue they appreciated at a restaurant with the same name in Zebulon. “Our meats are hickory smoked, competition-style,” says Matt, who learned tricks of the trade from the Zebulon location’s owners, Craig and Deeanna Cardell, who competed with their BBQ in Kansas City. Among The Oink Joint’s popular items are ribs, which are served only on Friday and Saturday. Along with specialties like barbecue tots and fries, they offer a wide selection of local craft beer.

Q B B Kelsey and Matt Cr aw for competition-style d specialize in hickory smoked, barbecue at The Oi nk Joint.

Second Place

Third Place

98 Jackson Street, Newnan duncsbbq.com

229 Jackson Street and 1060 Highway 34 East, Newnan sprayberrysbbq.com

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Sprayberry’s

FOOD & DRINK First Place

Best

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La Parrilla

222 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Suite 01-03, Newnan laparilla.com

ing service keep customers com Great food and exceptional ager Olga Mendez. man illa Parr La to ng ordi acc back,

Manager Olga Mendez says it’s the great food and friendly service provided to guests that bring customers back time and again to La Parrilla.

“Guests are treated like family,” she says, noting that the keys to the restaurant’s success are “great food, customer service and cleanliness.” Along with favorite burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas, La Parrilla serves its margaritas in 12-, 20-, 32- and a whopping 60-ounce sizes.

Second Place

Third Place

7 Jackson Street, Newnan facebook.com/pages/La-Fiesta-Restaurant

20 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan facebook.com/Chylacas-Mexican-Restaurant-Grill

La Fiesta

Chylaca’s

First Place

Best

Dynasty

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34 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan dynastynewnan.com Mongolian Beef, Triple Crown and Sesame Chicken are popular dishes at Coweta County’s most popular Asian restaurant. Dynasty opened in Newnan in 1986 and has been at its current location on Bullsboro Drive since 1993. Festive decor and comfortable seating are evident throughout the restaurant. Its inviting atmosphere, friendly service, consistent good food and reasonable prices keep customers coming back.

The comfortable atm osphere and festive deco invite guests to relax and dine at Dynasty r .

Second Place

Third Place

16 North Court Square, Newnan facebook.com/Garlic-Thai-and-Sushi-Bar-Newnan

101 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan tokyonewnan.com

Garlic Thai

Tokyo

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FOOD & DRINK First Place

Best

Bolton’s Bakery

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13 East Broad Street, Newnan boltonsbakery.com

Jeremy and Traci Bo all-things-baked-swe lton specialize in et at Bolton’s in downtown Newnan Baker y .

Jeremy and Traci Bolton opened Bolton’s Bakery in downtown Newnan three years ago. According to Jeremy, the family-owned, hometown business was born from his grandmother Audrey Butts’ recipe for sweet potato pie, his inspiration for baking the best.

“We’ve developed from self-taught bakers to a fullscale bakery,” says Jeremy. “We bake everything from cupcakes for school parties to wedding cakes for the bridal bash–and it’s all from scratch.” Their specialties include old-fashioned teacakes, cheese straws and fried pies.

Second Place

Third Place

Multiple locations publix.com

101 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan smallcakescupcakery.com

Publix

First Place

The Cellar

20 Jefferson Street, Newnan thecellarnewnan.com

Smallcakes Cupcakery

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A quiet and upscale ambiance for date night attracts couples to The Cellar’s main dining room, according to General Manager Samantha Redmon.

Connected to The Cellar, The Bays offers a more laid back atmosphere and live music, giving guests the option between “fancy” and “casual,” says Redmon. Fresh seafood, wild game, and pasta dishes are favorites at The Cellar, which also routinely hosts dinners for rehearsals, weddings and other special occasions.

me Owner Linda Kee welco Chef Paul Norwood and e night—or any occasion. dat guests to The Cellar for

Second Place

Third Place

30 Perry Street, Newnan facebook.com/foodfromfire

11 Jefferson Street, Newnan meatngreetnewnan.com

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Meat ’N’ Greet

FOOD & DRINK First Place

Best

'N' Greet l Meat l a r Ovteaurant Res 11 Jefferson Street, Newnan meatngreetnewnan.com

Take a look at the menu at Meat ’N’ Greet and it won’t take long to see why our readers voted them Best Restaurant in Coweta County. Along with craft burgers and cocktails, they serve a Slider Platter with your choice of three of their seven signature slides; Pimento Cheese Plate with housemade tortilla chips; Jumbo Cut Wings; and a pack of “K-9s,” their take on hot dogs, which are crafted with Angus beef dogs topped a variety of ways, from the PCB, with pimento cheese and bacon crumble, to the Tangle Dog, with fried onion tangles and white cheddar.

patrons to Server Kris Ryan welcomes Newnan.

Meat ’N’ Greet in downtown

Second Place

Third Place

1127 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan texasroadhouse.com

20 Jefferson Street, Newnan thecellarnewnan.com

Texas Roadhouse

First Place

The Cellar

20 Jefferson Street, Newnan thecellarnewnan.com

The Cellar

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Linda Kee opened The Cellar on Jefferson Street in Newnan in 2014. The Cellar offers the best of both worlds in that it includes fine dining inside and casual open-air dining in The Bays, formerly a mechanic’s shop/tire store.

Both are equipped with a fine bar serving some of the area’s greatest libations. Live music is featured Wednesday through Saturday with bands and musicians performing country, rock, bluegrass and more. The Cellar appeals to all ages with a wide variety of price points, from a few bucks for a local brew to big bucks for vintage wines.

Bar Manager Todd Fra zier and General Ma Samantha Redmon ser ve up specialty dri nager nks at Coweta’s favorite ba r, The Cellar.

Second Place

Third Place

19 West Court Square, Newnan thealamonewnan.com

11 Jefferson Street, Newnan meatngreetnewnan.com

The Alamo

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12 Jefferson Street, Newnan facebook.com/kendrasnewnan Conveniently located on Newnan’s Court Square, Kendra’s offers reasonably priced boutique items with a great selection of dresses, tops, shoes, jewelry, hair bows, hats and more. “Our employees love to help customers put together an outfit,” says Assistant Manager Chelsea Powell. “If you don’t know what you want, we’ll keep bringing things out and putting them together until you’re satisfied.” The shop is known for its $10 Basics racks that feature bargain prices on anything from T-shirts to kimonos.

Second Place

Third Place

450 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan belk.com

370 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan dillards.com

Belk

Dillard’s

First Place

Best

Gillyweeds

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21 West Court Square, Newnan gillyweeds.com Valerie Dumas opened Gillyweeds in 2012 and welcomes shoppers to the store on Court Square. “We consider ourselves the vacation spot of downtown Newnan,” says Dumas of her shop, which specializes in beach-themed decor and gifts and has a definite “beachy” feel to it. Whether you’re looking for jewelry, clothing, baby items or stationary, Gillyweeds has something for everyone in a place that’s fun to browse and shop.

Valerie Dumas invite s you to esc beach vacation at Gil ape for a quick lyweeds.

Second Place

Third Place

11 Greenville Street, Newnan newnanmercantile.com

30 South Court Square, Newnan cornerartsgallery.net

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Corner Arts Gallery

SHOPPING First Place

Best

At Home

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361 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan athome.com

Manager Rhonda Dunn shows off jus of the patio display in At t a small por tion Home.

At Home opened in Newnan in November 2018 and has quickly become a favorite place for Cowetans to shop for home decor. The family-oriented business provides a wall-to-wall assortment of ideas and items for indoor and outdoor decorating, wall art, rugs, housewares, patio items, furniture and accessories. “Don’t come in with a time frame,” says Manager Rhonda Dunn. “There’s just so much to see.” She invites shoppers to ask any At Home associate for assistance in visualizing ideas for decorating.

Second Place

Third Place

997 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan hobbylobby.com

11 Greenville Street, Newnan newnanmercantile.com

Hobby Lobby

First Place

Treasures Old & New 1690 Highway 34 East, Suite A, Newnan treasuresnewnan.com

Newnan Mercantile

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For eight years, Treasures Old & New has attracted shoppers from throughout west Georgia. Specializing in antiques and home decor, the huge store showcases a treasure trove of old and new items from 76 vendors.

There’s jewelry, clothing for adults and children, books, teacher supplies, vintage items, collectibles, decorative home items and so much more.

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Second Place

Third Place

2025 Sharpsburg-McCollum Road, Newnan rockinbantiques.com

Multiple locations goodwill.org

Rockin B’s

Goodwill

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SHOPPING First Place

Best

Newnan Plaza Shop & Pawn

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167 Greenville Street, Newnan newnanplazapawnshop.com

Store Manager David Duffey customer at Newnan waits on another happy Plaza Shop & Pawn.

In business in Coweta County for 27 years, Newnan Plaza Shop & Pawn has operated at it current location for 22 years. Owner Emory Bray opened his shop in 1992 and continues to carry a vast assortment of items, from guitars and guns to exercise equipment and electronics. The key to the store’s success is “good service and great customers,” says Store Manager David Duffey.

Second Place

Third Place

145 Temple Avenue, Newnan abrahamsgoldandpawn.com

65 Jefferson Street, Newnan gentrypawn.com

Abraham’s Gold, Pawn & Guns

First Place

Gentry Pawn Shop

Best

Lowe’s

955 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan lowes.com

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Opened in Newnan in 1995, Lowe’s has helped Cowetans meet their hardware needs for almost a quarter of a century. “We want to provide the right services to meet the needs of our customers, whether it’s in the store or online,” says Store Manager Kevin Cole. There are thousands upon thousands of items at the store and even more available at lowes.com.

The store offers pick-up parking and military parking for veterans. Lowe’s also provides a 10 percent discount to all military families; register for it online.

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73 Poplar Road, Newnan acehardware.com

1100 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan homedepot.com

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Home Depot

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Shop Owner T.J. Struck, left, chats with regular customer John John son at Vapes Gone Wild.

First Place

Vapes Gone Wild

244 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan vapesgonewild.com Owner T.J. Struck opened Vapes Gone Wild in Newnan in April 2013 and now serves customers who drive from as far as Tennessee to do business at this local vape shop. “We’re a down-to-earth shop trying to give smokers an alternative to big tobacco,” says Struck.

The local shop manufactures 57 of their own e-liquid flavors and offers about 50 more flavors from other companies. Visit their recently remodeled vape bar and try a flavor out before you buy it.

Second Place

Atlanta Vapor Newnan 19 Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard, Newnan atlantavapor.com

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Heather’s Heavenly Vapes 1485 Highway 34 East, Suite 3A, Newnan heathersheavenlyvapes.com

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Kees says he’s “taught Musicology owner Doug lessons” in the past tar gui of nds usa tho of tens 30 years in Newnan.

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Doug Kees musicologynewnan.com

Local musician and Musicology owner Doug Kees celebrates 30 years of teaching music in Coweta County this year. What began as a three-month gig teaching guitar evolved into three decades of teaching and amassing other teachers to provide lessons in various instruments, including guitar and all stringed instruments, piano, drums, woodwinds, trumpet and voice. Most of the teachers at Musicology have taught there for 10-15 years, according to Kees, who appreciates “kids living part of their lives here.”

Kees has performed locally and throughout Georgia and the Southeast for years. He expects to play 40-50 gigs with Atlanta blues/ rock artist Michelle Malone this year in between teaching music.

While he’s made his living in music for the past 30 years, Kees will release his first album this year. The solo acoustic instrumental record features him on guitar and mandolin. Titled “Roots and Boughs,” the album explores foundation and growth.

Second Place

Alan Jackson

alanjackson.com

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Kiser

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Sky Zone

Kidsi'nment a t r e t n E

Trampoline Park

1098 Bullsboro Drive Suite 15, Newnan skyzone.com

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Open for three years in Newnan, Sky Zone has become the place to play in Coweta County. “It’s fun,” says Operations Manager Robyn Schwob. “Our motto is, ‘If you can walk, you can jump.’” Along with dozens of trampolines for endless jumping and acrobatics, there’s a rock wall for climbing, a warrior course, dodgeball and more. Various specials include a monthly Homeschool Day, Sensory Night for those with special needs, summer camps and party packages.

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231 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan urbanairtrampolinepark.com

354 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan monkeyjoes.com

Urban Air

Monkey Joe’s

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The Boyd Gallery

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14 East Washington Street, Newnan theboydgallery.com David Boyd Jr. opened The Boyd Gallery in Fall of 2017 with intentions of bringing new art for the people of Coweta to see and enjoy. Since then, highly collectible and awarded art has been featured in shows at the gallery. In addition, Boyd’s own work is exhibited, along with that of his father, David Boyd Sr. Typically open by appointment, the gallery features an open studio with live demonstrations or group shows every first Friday night and the following Saturday.

David Boyd Jr. takes pose by one of his late a brief break from painting to st works at The Boyd Galler y in downtown Newnan.

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30 South Court Square, Newnan cornerartsgallery.net

1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan thenixoncentre.net

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The Nixon Centre

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60 East Broad Street, Newnan newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com

No matter the season, the Historic Train Depot offers a per fect set ting for any event.

Operated by the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society, the Historic Train Depot provides a unique setting for any special occasion. With exposed brick and a boarding platform, the historic structure exudes rustic charm that attracts guests for weddings, parties, fundraisers, corporate dinners, graduation celebrations and birthday bashes.

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1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan thenixoncentre.net

19 West Court Square, Newnan thealamonewnan.com

The Nixon Centre

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The Alamo

19 West Court Square, Newnan thealamonewnan.com

The Alamo

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For 15 years, The Alamo has been the go-to spot for live music in Coweta County. Owner Amy Murphy first conceived the idea when she recognized that Newnan lacked a local spot for gathering and listening to music.

“The Alamo was a great building with a great history and bones,” says Murphy, who set out to build on that history.

Since then, The Alamo’s stage has hosted local, regional and national acts including Chubby Checker, Sugarland and local favorite, Doug Kees. Along with featured bands and musicians, The Alamo routinely hosts karaoke with live accompaniment.

back ce the night away or sit Whether you want to dan ile listening to good music, wh and relax with a brew to be. Photo by Beth Neely.

The Alamo is the place

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80 Newnan Station Drive, Newnan brickhousenewnan.com

20 Jefferson Street, Newnan thecellarnewnan.com

Brickhouse Grille & Tavern

The Cellar

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HOME & GARDEN First Place

Best

Arthur Murphey Florist

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6 LaGrange Street, Newnan arthurmurpheyflorist.com

Family owne knows flowers inside d and operated, Arthur Murphey Floris t and lef t, Scott Neill, Leah out. Owners and employees are, from Carpenter, Dennis Ch Murphey, Hutch Mu astain, Mary Jane rphey III, Hutch Murph ey, Mac Summer, Mary Ann Adams, Scott Walke Murphey, Robin r and Annie Wolfe.

Arthur Murphey opened the family florist business in 1946 and today his son, Hutch—with his wife, Mary Jane, and their sons, Hutch III and Mac—continues to serve the floral needs of Newnan and Coweta County residents. For 73 years, the full-service florist has kept a commitment to customer satisfaction as a mainstay of its business where employees feel like family. Murphey Florist can meet any floral need for any occasion and excels in on-time flower delivery.

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29 Franklin Road, Newnan flowersbyfreddie.co

6549 Highway 54 Suite D, Sharpsburg bedazzledflowershop.com

Flowers by Freddie

First Place

Southern Roots 726 Highway 29 North, Newnan southernrootsnursery.com

Bob Lott opened Southern Roots in 2013 at the former location of A&W Nursery, which closed the year before.

“We had a great customer base coming in and we’ve continued to build on that,” says Lott. Along with a unique selection of plants, Southern Roots supplies straw, sod, fertilizer, soil amendments, potting soil, birdseed, honey, flower pots and, most of all, “affordable prices and superior service,” says Lott, adding, “Our goal is to be the Chick-fil-A of the garden centers by giving strong customer service.”

Bedazzled

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Planetry Nurs Graham and Bob Lot t Southern Roots’ Susan use the vast assortment per welcome customers to the Newnan nurser y. of plants and flowers in

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955 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan lowes.com

81 Oaklawn Circle, Newnan cowetagreenhouses.com

Lowe’s

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Coweta Greenhouses

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Boss Tree Service

3821 Sharpsburg-McCollum Road, Newnan bosstreeservice.com

left, k for Boss Tree Service, from The tree removal experts wor linson, Michael Braswell, owners Tom y Jimm on, erts Darrell front: Chris Rob Kip Stanley, Tony Badgley and Aaron Hurd and Tylor Gwinn, Sanchez. ian Adr and er Gre h Zac er, Hill. Back: Chris Turn

Tylor Gwinn and Aaron Hurd opened Boss Tree Service eight years ago. Their staff of 14 serves tree removal needs throughout Coweta and surrounding counties. Along with expert tree removal, they provide 24-hour and emergency service when immediate removal is required. The service professionals use high-tech cranes to remove even the most precariously placed trees while ensuring your structures remain unharmed.

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2236 Highway 34 East, Newnan earthscape-designs.com

199 Wilson Circle, Newnan facebook.com/superior-tree-service

Earthscape Designs/EDI

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Panoply

75 Greenville Street, Newnan panoplyinteriordesign.com Martha Ann Parks started working in interior design in 1976 and opened Panoply in 1987 in Newnan. Today, she operates her business from her home, where she continues to provide “a magnificent array” (the definition of ‘panoply’) of ideas for her customers. Her keen sense of style and attention to detail combine to create fantastic designs for kitchens, baths, bedroom, living and dining rooms, from floor to ceiling. She attends the esteemed High Point, N.C., Market twice a year to keep up with trends and bases her designs on her customers’ preferences, not her own.

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r o i r e t In sign De vice Ser Martha Ann Parks pu ts industry to good use 40 years of work in the when designing home and office interiors.

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5 Greenville Street, Newnan bluefernmerchant.com

139 Pickens Drive, Newnan cranfordinteriors.com

Blue Fern Merchant

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The Barber Shop

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20 Baker Road Suite 7, Newnan thebarbershop-newnan.com

nted employees here, and “We have wonderful, tale Collins says of the staff at n Do ,” key that’s the whole nan.

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The Barber Shop of Newnan opened in 1997 as the first business in the strip at the corner of Georgia 34 East and Baker Road. Don Collins purchased the business in 2007 and has relished serving the area with professional and courteous service. “This is a place where everybody knows everything and even more when they leave,” says Collins, who describes his business as “a legit barber shop with personality.” Whether it’s a simple cut or straight razor face shave, The Barber Shop delivers.

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10 The Boulevard, Newnan barbersontheboulevard.com

Multiple locations greatclips.com

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770 Greison Trail, Newnan headlinesnewnan.com In operation in Newnan for 36 years, Headlines has served customers at its current location since 2006.

“We have a great staff and loyal customers,” says Shelby Miller, who owns Headlines with Jenny Yarbrough. “We are family here.” The staff does continuing education to stay on top of trends. Along with cuts, color and all hair services, Headlines provides manicures, pedicures and facial waxing. Their small boutique features beauty products, purses and jewelry.

Owner Shelby Miller styles Headlines customer hair for longtime Cynthia Denny.

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Clippers Hair Salon

370 Millard Farmer Ind. Blvd., Newnan • clippershairsalon.com

Ricochet Studios

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Plumyumi y a D a Day Spa Sp 9 Main Street, Suite 1, Senoia plumyumidayspa.com

The boutique at Plumyumi in Sen fragrances and gifts as a spe oia offers jewelry, cial relaxing and rejuvenating day addition to its spa services.

Situated in downtown Senoia, Plumyumi Day Spa provides massages, body treatments, facials, lash extensions, waxing and nail services. Eddy and Lori Logan opened the spa in July 2017 as a blend of Southern charm, hospitality and elegance. “From the moment you walk through the door, our time is devoted to you,” says Eddy. “You are our sole purpose, whether you spend an hour or day with us.”

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238 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan massageenvy.com

4 Greenville Street, Newnan emilysskincarespa.com

Massage Envy

Emily’s Skin Care & Spa

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First Place

Nailn Salo

Waterscape Nails & Spa

1485 Highway 34 East Suite 9, Newnan waterscapenails.com Chanh and Le Cao opened Waterscape Nails & Spa in 2013 after working in the nail industry for 20 years.

With 14 chairs and 25 employees, they offer a full array of manicures, pedicures, mini-massages, brow waxing and microblading. Their upscale salon offers rest and relaxation as their nail and spa specialists provide exceptional service.

e operations at Waterscap Owner Le Cao oversees .

Nails & Spa in Newnan

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1690 Highway 34 East Suite L, Newnan glamorousnailsnewnan.com

388 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan lushnailbarnewnan.com

Glamorous Nails & Spa

Lush Nail Bar

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Banana Beach Tan

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1741 Newnan Crossing Blvd., Newnan bananabeachtan.com

In Newnan at its current location for 14 years, Banana Beach Tan was voted Coweta’s top tanning salon. Owner Kay Dawson says the salon’s excellent tanning beds and great customer service are the draw. “We have some of the nicest beds around, newer with more variety so you can tan to any degree you’re looking for,” says Dawson. Their newest bed, the Matrix, offers high bronzing and has proven to be quite popular, according to Dawson. The salon’s Buy 5 Visits/Get 5 Free is a routine special.

Owner Kay Dawson welcomes cu to Banana Beach Tan stomers .

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Coconut Tan

3150 Highway 34 E., Suite 207, Newnan • facebook.com/dana.whitley.tan

Second Place

Blazin’ Tan

1065 Sullivan Road, Newnan blazintan.com

First Place

3rd Eye Tattoo 3441 Highway 34 East, Suite H, Sharpsburg 3rdeyetattoo.com

Emily’s Skin Care & Spa

4 Greenville Street, Newnan • emilysskincarespa.com

Raw Bronzing Studio

3441 Highway 34 E., Suite I, Sharpsburg • rawbronzingstudio.com

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For 25 years, 3rd Eye Tattoo has operated as Newnan’s hometown tattoo parlor. Chris “Crash” Midkiff opened 3rd Eye in 1994 and shared his artistic skills with thousands. Today, Bob Spier serves as manager at 3rd Eye with artists Colby Daehler, Wade Johnson and apprentice artist Brooke Mezza. “We work to give everyone the image they want and exceed expectations with our tattoos,” says Daehler. “Each artist has his or her own style and strengths.” From sleeves to tiny tattoos on ankles or wrists, the artists at 3rd Eye stand ready to draw.

s an outline of the state Artist Brooke Mezza ink of her sister, Jessica le ank the of Minnesota on nty. ly moved to Coweta Cou Wisniewski, who recent

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48 Main Street, Senoia cornerstonetattoos.com

6594 Highway 54, Suite A, Sharpsburg staytruetattoos.com

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Best

Petding Boar

The Dog House Pet Resort 22 Jefferson Place, Newnan doghousekennel.com

Daisy, Employee Paige Mullis visits e at the Yorkshire terrier, in her suit Dog House Pet Resort.

The Dog House Pet Resort opened in June 1990. Along with standard boarding, The Dog House offers deluxe and suite stays.

Deluxe stays include extra play time and special treats. Suite stays provide that, plus boarding in a private room with patio and a sliding glass door opening into a play yard. Suites are about the size of a small bedroom and themed as different exotic destinations, including Italy, Paris and Cancun. “A dog is a family member, and when our clients leave their pets, they don’t want to feel like they’re abandoning them,” says Owner Grace Woodford. “Knowing the dog is going to its own personal destination is a great way to give people a better feeling about boarding their dogs.” Doggy daycare, day boarding, grooming and bathing are also available.

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27 Hospital Road, Newnan dogwoodvet.com

229 Summerlin Boulevard, Newnan vetgateglobal.com

Family Friend Animal Hospital & Pet Lodge

Dogwood Veterinary Hospital

First Place

Best

U Dirty Dog

Petmer Groo

77C Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., Suite 103, Newnan animalgroomingnewnan.com Carl Wiggers opened U Dirty Dog in 2005 and has watched his business grow along with Coweta County.

“The growth has been fantastic with down-to-earth people here who we can relate to,” says Wiggers. A multi-service business, U Dirty Dog specializes in grooming with about 7,000 dogs groomed by staff each year, plus 2,000 more bathed by staff, and another 4,000 bathed by pet owners in the self-service baths. In addition, the business sells pet food and offers boarding and training.

Grooming Manager Carol Cochran clips Ollie, a bichon, at U Dir ty Dog.

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1072 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan petsmart.com

395 Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., Suite F, Newnan facebook.com/pampered-pets-of-georgia-inc

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PetSmart

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Pet er Train

1072 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan petsmart.com

ather Altwarg, sociate Lead He From lef t are As ists Debbie Scot t and Jessica Pet Care Special Manager Donna Stallings with e Suttles, and Storld German shepherd, Strider.

6-month-o

A mainstay of Newnan and Coweta County for 20 years, PetSmart is known for the many pet supplies it stocks for dogs, cats and other household pets. The animal supply superstore also provides training for dogs. “The number one reason pets are given up for adoption is due to behavioral issues,” says Store Manager Donna Stallings.

“We want the pet and pet owner to get along.” She says that’s why PetSmart employs accredited pet trainers who focus on positive reinforcement with six-week courses and private classes available.

Third Place - TIE

Gold-Plated Gun Dogs

83 Bear Creek Road, Moreland • goldplatedgundogs.com

Second Place

U Dirty Dog

77C Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., Suite 103, Newnan animalgroomingnewnan.com

Pits and Pals

151 Hillwood Circle Suite E, Newnan • facebook.com/pitsandpals

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y r a n i r tal e t e V Veterinary Hospital pi s o H 27 Hospital Road, Newnan

Dogwood dogwoodvet.com

Opened in Newnan in 1990, Dogwood Veterinary Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a designation bestowed upon only 17 percent of animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. Along with internal medicine, skin care and other veterinary care, Dogwood provides health care for exotic and small animals like goats and pigs. Dogwood serves as veterinarian for Coweta County police dogs and the local Department of Agriculture, and they partner with area humane societies to improve adoption rates.

Dogwood Manager Shelby Tidwell, lef t, Veterinarian Pamela an Johnson take a short d bre from work with Kyro, a well-behaved husky ak .

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225 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan cowetaanimalhospital.com

25 Oak Hill Boulevard, Newnan crossroadsanimalvet.com

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Nonprofit Spotlight

COWETA SAMARITAN CLINIC:

Oozing love and goodness T

Written by JEFFREY WARD | Photographed by JACKIE KENNEDY

he generosity of Cowetans is evident beyond measure at Coweta Samaritan Clinic.

The idea for the medical clinic in Newnan was conceived a decade ago when Dr. Kay Crosby and a handful of friends around a kitchen table brainstormed to form a free clinic serving the community’s uninsured and underserved.

“I think this is a place where you’re not just receiving medical care, but you are cared for as a human being.

Everyone who comes here leaves feeling special. We become their medical home.”

— Dr. Kay Crosby

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To date, Coweta Samaritan Clinic has welcomed approximately 20,000 patient visits since opening in 2011. The clinic currently serves approximately 1,600 patients with three full-time and six parttime employees who are supported by 16 volunteer physicians and 14 dentists. About 100 volunteers support the endeavor, along with 25 local medical facilities that donate time and funds to cover medical procedures and free prescription drug coverage. All of this work is undergirded by approximately 500 private and institutional financial donors.

Crosby, the clinic’s founder and medical director, recounts how one visitor seemed to peg the clinic’s spirit and personality.

“We had visitors who walked around and one talked about how she could ‘feel the love oozing off

Clinic founder and medical director Dr. Kay Crosby, left, visits with Mary Lee Tenaglio, a patient who lives in Newnan.

“I am a better person by walking through our patients’ lives with them,” says Crosby.

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the walls,’” says Crosby. “I think this is a place where you’re not just receiving medical care, but you are cared for as a human being.

Everyone who comes here leaves feeling special. We become their medical home.”

Crosby recalls the events that brought her dream of a free community medical clinic to

reality. Her church’s medical mission to Mexico planted the seed, and next came a fact-finding visit to a well-established free clinic in Tupelo, Miss.

“I felt a calling that I was supposed to open a free clinic,” she recalls. “Believe me, I didn’t know what I was doing at the time.

Nevertheless, I felt the calling of

God telling me to please do it.”

From there, a series of nearmiraculous events occurred. A federal grant of $80,000 was awarded to the project. Piedmont Healthcare acquired Newnan Hospital and then leased the former county health department facility to the new clinic for one dollar a year. On top of that, Piedmont pledged $100,000 per year for a decade. Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and American Health Imaging all came on board to provide free medical care for almost any chronic condition.

This perfect storm of Samaritan goodness converged to serve the 14,000 Coweta County residents who have no health insurance.

According to Crosby, most of these individuals suffer from one or more chronic conditions such

Medical Director Dr. Kay Crosby and Clinic Director Kevin Barbee discuss ongoing operations at Coweta Samaritan Clinic.

The Coweta Samaritan Clinic has two major fundraising events slated for 2019. On Saturday, Aug. 17, media personality Tony Barnhart hosts a college football kickoff breakfast at Newnan First United Methodist Church. On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Clinic’s annual Barbecue and Bluegrass celebration gets underway at The Venue at Murphy Lane in Sargent. ➤ For more on the Clinic or these events, visit cowetasamaritanclinic.org.

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as high blood pressure, borderline cholesterol levels, type II diabetes, poor dental health, eyesight conditions and mental health concerns. Because these health concerns go untreated for long periods, people can’t work or properly care for family members, and the family’s quality of life suffers as a result.

Coweta Samaritan Clinic exists to turn this all around by treating its patients with dignity and respect while providing quality medical care.

“We advise new patients to be prepared for at least an hour and a half or more on their initial intake visit,” says Clinic Director Kevin Barbee. “They are given a full treatment evaluation, beginning with an EKG, chronic disease assessment, social services counseling, patient assistance management and, if necessary, referral to the proper specialists.”

Crosby is effusive when she talks about the continuous level of service and sacrifice shown by both individual volunteers and institutional donors.

“Our medical community and community as a whole has been so amazing at helping us serve our patients,” she says. “I want to convey gratitude to our community, and by gratitude —this is getting into the religious realm— I mean thankfulness because God has provided every need we have ever had. I’ve never felt this provision anywhere as clearly as I have here.”

What’s in the future for the Coweta Samaritan Clinic? There’s a never-ending quest to obtain medical health insurance for current patients, according to its director. And, there’s the goal of shortening the patient waiting list, which currently stretches to about six months.

“There’s always room for more,” says Crosby.

“The more volunteers, the less the burden on everyone else. And, of course, we would love to have no waiting list.” NCM

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Coweta summers call for

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Written by HELEN PETRE

ummer gardens in Georgia must sometimes withstand triple-digit temperatures and minimal water. To ensure a successful Coweta summer garden, we need plants that are drought-tolerant and thrive in full sun.

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are annuals that are perfect for our hot, and usually dry, west Georgia summers. And most perennials require little maintenance and water while rewarding us with years of summer color.

To keep the garden looking good even as summer sizzles, water your plants and do garden chores in the early morning or evening. In the heat of the day, water evaporates and does little to hydrate plants.

The following suggested perennials, and one annual (sunflower), are drought- and heattolerant, summer-blooming favorites that also attract butterflies, pollinators and birds.

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Hibiscus (rose mallow, swamp mallow, mallow rose) (Hibiscus species) The genus Hibiscus is a member of the mallow family. There are several hundred hibiscus species, and all are native to subtropical, tropical or warm temperate areas of the world. Hardy hibiscus (hibiscus moscheutos) produces 7-inch wide flowers with five petals. These exotic flowers can be red, apricot, yellow, orange, white, peach, purple or pink, and come in different shapes and forms.

The flowers individually only last a few days, but flowers continue to bloom all summer, attracting birds to the garden. Plants average four feet tall, show most color in full sun and moist soil, and are quick to grow. Hibiscus is a lowmaintenance plant and the showiest of Southern flowers.

In Georgia, hibiscus is an herbaceous perennial. Cut back the stems to three and a half inches in the fall.

Hibiscus can take a while to come up in spring, but your patience will be rewarded with a summer of tropical color.

Verbena (Vervain) (Verbena hybrid, V. hortensus) is a hardy landscape plant with fragrant purple, white or red flowers. Verbena grows well in full sun and low moisture

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as a bushy, spreading groundcover or as a border. The wild species, V. rigida and V. tenuisecta, are perennials that grow along roadsides in poor, acidic soils and are too invasive for gardens. The Verbena hybrids planted in gardens prefer well-drained soil with lots of organic matter.

Verbena can take the Georgia heat, and its stunning flowers persist all summer, attracting butterflies and bees.

Individual plants grow one and a half feet high and two feet wide. If you lack garden space, verbena is perfect for window boxes, containers, combo planters or baskets.

Coreopsis or Tickseed, (Coreopsis grandiflora, C. lanceolata) is a native perennial member of the aster family.

The rugged and profuse blooms are favorites of breeders, and there are more than 100 hybrids available. New coreopsis varieties include pumpkin orange, tropical pink or vivid gold colors.

C. grandiflora has fluffy, yellow, pink or gold summerblooming flowers on 2.5-foot stems. The flowers can be used to make dyes. Coreopsis flowers are prized for their lasting summer color. They attract birds and butterflies and are deer resistant. Coreopsis is tolerant of poor soil and drought, is low-maintenance and grows well in full sun. It’s a native perennial but also reseeds year after year to provide long-lasting color through consecutive summers.

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Four o’clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) are shrub-like, fragrant perennials that grow two feet high and a foot wide. The low-growing, bushy plants begin to bloom in midsummer with trumpet-shaped fuchsia, yellow, pink, red, striped or white flowers that attract hummingbirds. They may not open at exactly four o’clock, but the flowers open in evening, just in time to welcome you as you return from work, and they stay open all night.

Four o’clocks are common throughout the Americas.

They are low-maintenance and grow best in full sun and well-drained soil. They thrive in hot, dry Georgia summers. Four o’clocks grow easily and quickly from seed and provide a lovely fragrance.

Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia) flowers are purple or blue, early summer blooms with a calming aroma.

A member of the mint family, lavender is a perennial flowering herb with a natural fragrance used in soap and cleaning solutions. L augustifolia is truly adapted to our hot, humid summer, preferring full sun and well-drained garden soil. Individual lavender plants grow two feet high and two feet wide and are used well in borders, meadows or rock gardens. The flowers attract birds and butterflies and the silvery leaves are resistant to deer.

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a beloved, native summer flower that stands up to summer heat. Sunflowers tolerate drought and grow well from seed, reaching seven feet high in one annual season. The common sunflower is an important edible seed and oil crop. Big, cheerful daisylike blossoms of bright yellow petals surround brown seed heads nearly a foot in diameter. The protein-rich seeds are delicious and nutritious for humans and just as healthy for birds and other animals. Sunflowers grow in poor soils, can be planted as a summer screen or background planting for lower growing perennials, and are perfect for any home garden.

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ot summer days call for cool, refreshing foods, whether you picnic by a lake, at your child’s ballgame, or in a house cooled by the A/C.

Susan Gaddy’s summertime picnic recipes call for little or no cooking, except for her flag cake, which can be baked in the cooler hours of the day or picked up at a local market and decorated with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Gaddy lives in Newnan and grew up in Coweta County where her family gatherings were awash with an abundance of great food and loads of laughter.

“My grandfather worked for the old Newnan Water Works and they had places where we could come fish a

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little and then picnic,” Gaddy recalls, noting that sometimes there was no grill, so her family learned to take food that required no cooking when they arrived at their favorite spot.

“My Granny Stitcher, who I stayed with as a child, taught me to cook and I helped her fix three meals a day,” Gaddy continues. “I loved her potato dumplings the most, and mine cannot hold a candle to hers. Granddaddy hunted a lot, so she cooked a lot of deer and fish, squirrel, turtle and rabbit. I ate all of that. After I married, my precious mother-in-law, Nadine Gaddy, and I did catering together for 20 years. It wasn’t a business because we often couldn’t bring ourselves to charge family and friends.”

Not much has changed. Gaddy still loves to prepare good food for those she cares about.

Susan Gaddy, of Newnan, shares recipes for cool picnic lunches.

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CUCUMBER CREAM CHEESE SANDWICHES 1 ½ 1

loaf regular white or wheat bread block cream cheese large cucumber Dash of salt and pepper

Peel half of cucumber and dice. Measure ½ cup of diced cucumber. Set aside the unpeeled half of cucumber.

Mix cucumber and cream cheese in food processor until creamy.

Cut bread into circles using a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Cut unpeeled half of cucumber into thin slices. Spread cucumber mixture on each piece of bread. Place 3 to 4 thin slices cucumber on sandwich. Top with a second piece of bread.

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE 10 1

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large strawberries cup and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided cups water, divided cups lemon juice, preferably freshly squeezed

Slice strawberries in half.

Place berries in blender with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 cup water. Blend until mixtures becomes juice.

Pour strawberry juice into large pitcher. Add 1 cup sugar, 6 cups water and lemon juice. Stir until blended. Refrigerate before serving.

TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH ONION SPREAD (Original recipe from Lisa Gaddy) 1 2-3 4-5 1

loaf regular white or wheat bread medium tomatoes tablespoons yellow onion, grated cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste

Mix mayonnaise, yellow onion, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Use 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut bread in circles. Set aside.

Cut tomatoes into thick slices. Spread onion mixture on both pieces of bread. Place a slice of tomato on onion mixture and top with bread.

NOTE: To keep sandwiches soft and fresh, place them between damp paper towels in a sealed airtight container.

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Tomato Sandwiches with Onion Spread and Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches, combined with strawberry lemonade, prove a cool picnic treat for hot summer days.

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MAW MAW’S MARINATED SALAD 1 (15-ounce can) English peas, drained 1 (15-ounce can) shoepeg corn, drained 1 (15-ounce can) French style

green beans, drained 1 2-ounce jar pimento 1 cup celery, chopped ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped ½ cup yellow onion, chopped 1 cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup white wine vinegar Mix together peas, corn, green beans, pimento, celery, bell pepper and onion. In saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, black pepper, salt, oil and vinegar. Bring to boil and pour over salad. Mix well to coat. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

SPAGHETTI NOODLE SALAD ½ 1 1 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 1

pound thin spaghetti medium-sized tomato, diced cup diced purple onion cup diced cucumber cup diced red bell pepper cup diced yellow bell pepper cup diced green bell pepper bottle (15-ounce) Italian dressing can black olives, chopped (optional)

Boil spaghetti noodles until soft; cool. In large mixing bowl, combine noodles, all vegetables and dressing.

Toss until all ingredients are coated. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before serving.

EASY COLESLAW 1 ¼ 1 ¾ 2

(14-ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix cup sugar tablespoon white vinegar cup mayonnaise tablespoon whole milk

Place all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Toss until mixed well. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Enjoying a summertime picnic at First Avenue Park in Newnan are, clockwise from left, Larry Davis, Susan Gaddy, Nelson and Mary Collins and their grandson Jonah, who is also Gaddy’s grandson.

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Susan Gaddy’s picnic salads include, from front clockwise, Maw Maw’s Marinated Salad, Spaghetti Noodle Salad and Easy Coleslaw.

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EASY BEET SALAD 1 ¼ 1

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(16-ounce) can sliced beets cup sugar teaspoon prepared yellow mustard cup white wine vinegar cup red onion, sliced or diced

Drain beets, reserving ¼ cup liquid. Add onions and toss with beets. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar, mustard and reserved beet liquid until dissolved. Add vinegar and bring to a boil.

Remove from heat and cool.

Pour over beet slices and onions; toss. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.

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dozen large eggs cup salad cubes or diced sweet pickles cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper Bacon bits

Boil eggs, peel and rinse. Cut eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks. Place whites on a serving plate. Place yolks in small bowl and smash them with a fork until smooth. Add mayonnaise, salad cubes, salt and pepper. Mix well. With a spoon, fill each egg with some of yolk mixture. Garnish with bacon bits.

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RILEY SCRUGGS

Swims to Success Written by EMILY KIMBELL

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“I just didn’t stop. I’d go crazy if I weren’t swimming. I love doing it.” – Riley Scruggs

Riley Scruggs and teammate Daniel Wellons prepare to compete at a GISA swim meet.

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ll-star swimmer Riley Scruggs attempted a few sports throughout his childhood, playing football for a season and baseball for a couple years. But he didn’t find his calling until he entered the pool.

When he was 8 years old, his parents, Dave and Liz Scruggs of Newnan, signed him up on a YMCA Titan swim team and, according to Scruggs, “I just didn’t stop. I’d go crazy if I weren’t swimming. I love doing it.”

A 2019 graduate of The Heritage School in Newnan, Scruggs has been competitively swimming for 10 years. He was a member of the high school varsity team and the SwimAtlanta competitive club team coached by Doug Gjertsen and Caleb Weir.

While most people associate swimming with summer and sunny days, the activity was a daily occurrence for Scruggs. Between his two teams, swim season lasted all year with an intense clubpractice schedule of two hours and 15 minutes, six days a week.

His dedication to practice pays off. Scruggs became one of the most competitive high school swimmers in the state. During the 2019 Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) swim meet, Scruggs broke a 23-year-old league record for the 50-yard freestyle. Jeff Elder, an NCAA Division 1 AllAmerican swimmer, set the previous record in 1996 at 21.12 seconds. Scruggs clocked in at 20.7 seconds.

Heritage assistant swim coach Gail Jones recalls seeing Scruggs beat the record.

“Just to hear them announce the time,” she says, “it was exciting.”

Even with a league record under his belt, Scruggs

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Riley Scruggs competes at a Georgia Independent School Association swim meet.

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was driven to achieve more.

“I broke the record, but it wasn’t close to my best time, so I took a second swing during the relay,” he says.

Scruggs’ drive and dedication permeates everything he does. Heritage head swim coach Alice Browning takes pride in the fact that “Riley has managed to maintain his grades in spite of all of his absences for swimming. His work ethic in the pool mirrors his work ethic at school.”

Scruggs admits that balancing his swim career and classwork—including four AP classes—was tough.

“I didn’t get home from practice until after 8 o’clock,” he says. “You have to prioritize a lot.”

Perhaps greater than any of his swimming or academic accomplishments is the fact that coaches, teammates and peers think highly of Scruggs.

“Riley is just an awesome young man, even if he wasn’t swimming,” says Jones.

Browning appreciates the young swimmer’s level of leadership and encouragement on the varsity swim team. With a team of five, Heritage placed third overall at the GISA meet, despite competing against schools with 20 or more team members.

Browning says she owes much of that success to Scruggs and teammate Cameron Tvrdik, another competitive swimmer on the Heritage team.

Despite having other team members who were young and

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Swim teammates, from left, Cameron Tvrdik, Riley Scruggs, Daniel Wellons and Max Pendergrast came away winners after a recent GISA swim meet.

inexperienced, Browning says, “these guys [Scruggs and Tvrdik] could not have been more encouraging or shown better leadership. They raise the level of competition without being obnoxious or rude in any way.”

Jones confirms. “To see Riley interact with the younger kids and encouraging them has always been something,” she says.

Heritage will miss their star swimmer next season, but

his coaches are excited for Scruggs and his future success.

The star athlete is considering college options but is likely to end up at a Division 1 school—the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s top tier for intercollegiate athletic competition.

Scruggs’ personal goal is to continue improving his swim skills.

“I’m going to do my best to get faster,” he says. “Swimming is so

much about personal successes.

If you compare yourself to the Olympians, then you aren’t going to feel like you’re doing much. But if you compare yourself to where you were two years ago, then it’s a better scale to see how you’re performing.”

Jones sees success on Scruggs’ horizon.

“Who knows what the future holds, but if I know Riley, it’s going to be good,” she concludes. NCM july/august 2019 | 73

Coweta to Me

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was born May 23, 1925. My parents moved me to Coweta County when I was one year old and my roots have been here since that time.

I was raised in a large family. My dad was a sharecropper in what is now the Cannon Gate area. At age six, I started my education at a Coweta County School named Lee Rock.

It was located a short distance from where Northgate High School is now located. It had three rooms, but only two were occupied. I have a picture of it.

I later transferred to Madras School. I remember coming to Newnan with my dad to gin and sell cotton. The only road near Newnan that was paved was Highway 29.

The first movie I ever saw was at the Alamo in Newnan.

You could see two westerns for 15 cents.

I remember the train would come through Newnan taking President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Warm Springs. At age 17, I joined the U.S. Navy and fought in WWII, but my parents still lived in Coweta County. My mother would write to me every weekend to keep me updated on current events.

After the war, I married a beautiful girl from Fannin County. She taught me to play the guitar, so we played and sang together. I brought her back to Coweta County.

I stayed on the Atlanta Police Department for 30 years but always had roots in Coweta County. After retiring, I moved back to Newnan where I currently live.

When I circle the square in Newnan and see the courthouse and the Alamo, my entire life flashes before me.

After 71 years of a wonderful marriage, my wife passed away in May 2017. I am still active and love to play music with The Gospel Heirs at senior citizens clubs in Newnan and am very active with the Newnan High School Veterans Program.

Coweta County is full of memories and dreams of my past.

Roy P. Pitts is a proud American.

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Acorns to Wheat A Chasseen Family Saga

A Review

by Sally Lee

“It’s a trip worth taking.”

In his book, “Acorns to Wheat: A Chasseen Family Saga,” Coweta County resident David William Allman takes the reader to Mount Pavin, in the Chaine des Puys mountain range in what is now southern France, which erupted in 4040 B.C. It’s a trip worth taking.

Allman introduces us to Busher and Treaulee, his mate, who belong to a clan of hunter-gatherers. While Busher and Treaulee transition after a volcano erupts, the reader is caught up in their day-to-day life as they deal with volcanic eruptions, God, and the differences between hunters and farmers.

The desire to live a settled life pushes Busher and Treaulee to explore the life of a farmer. Busher’s sons are Dubnoald, a hunter, and Ashlan, a farmer; this accentuates the differences between their choices and causes conflict between the two brothers.

The reader will feel as if he or she is living through the evolution of the Stone Age as the characters adapt, invent tools, and gain the knowledge of plant life they need to live.

Men hunt and women gather to make sure the clan will survive.

Life is hard, and one of the hardest tasks is convincing others to take up farming as a way of life. Disagreement between the two ways of life eventually brings change in ways of thinking and doing things. New implements and tools are created to make life easier.

Change, however, is not easy for everyone. Old ways disappear and some of the people are not ready for change.

As a reader, I felt as though I was living with the characters and experiencing their struggles with them.

If you have a fondness for the Stone Age, read “Acorns to Wheat.” It’s a great way to have the experience without all of the hardships, and the reader will get a deeper appreciation for the advances mankind has made — and will continue to make as our world continues to change.

This book is well-written and engaging. I highly recommend it to all who are interested in the history of how man evolved. I enjoyed it and eagerly anticipate the next book in the “Chasseen Family Saga” series.

The author, Allman, is a Georgia native, Coweta County resident, Georgia Southern University graduate and a member of the Peachtree City Writers Circle.

“Acorns to Wheat: A Chasseen Family Saga” was selfpublished in October 2016 and has 283 pages. ★★★★

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Hometown Heritage Museum Main Street, Moreland | 8 a.m.

The Fourth of July festivities begin at 8 a.m. with a kids’ bike parade and pet parade, followed by opening ceremonies at 8:30. The Puckett Station Celebration offers living history exhibits with this year’s focused on life from 1900 to 1920, featuring period autos, clothing, trades and more; shop the market where local artisans and crafters sell their works. A dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence is set for noon.

Barbecue is served at 11 a.m. with plates priced at $9; barbecue is sold in bulk after plates sell out.

Get in line early as the event typically draws a huge crowd. Proceeds from the Puckett Station Celebration benefit the Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance, while BBQ proceeds benefit Moreland United Methodist Church, Moreland First Baptist Church and Bethlehem Baptist Church. Visit info@morelandadventure.com.

Newnan July 4th Parade

Downtown Newnan | 9 a.m.

The annual community parade begins at Veteran’s Memorial Park (Temple Avenue Park) and winds down at Greenville Street Park between 9:30 and 10 a.m. Main Street Newnan asks the community to meet at Veteran’s Memorial Park by 8:30 a.m. There’s no cost to participate and registration is not necessary unless a motorized vehicle is being used to pull a float. All registration forms should be submitted to Main Street Newnan one week before the parade. Visit mainstreetnewnan.com or call 770.253.8283.

Fourth of July Fireworks Newnan High School Newnan | 5:30 p.m. | free

Call the theatre at (770) 683-6282 for more information.

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Finish up the Fourth of July with a brilliant fireworks display. Admission is free and concessions are available for purchase. The event includes musical entertainment

by Crossroads Rebellion Band and Men of Cornerstone starting at 6:30 p.m., and there will be children’s attractions as well. A patriotic program begins at 8:50 followed by fireworks at 9:30. Entertainment will be held on the soccer fields.

Attendees will not be allowed on the football field or track so as not to disturb new artificial turf, but they are allowed to sit in the stands to watch the fireworks display. Event sponsors include the City of Newnan, Coweta County, Coweta County Schools and the Rotary Club of Newnan. Visit newnanrotary.org or facebook.com/rotarynewnan/ for more info.

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The Coweta Cities & County EFCU would like to thank Sheriff Lenn Wood for his more than 40 years serving and protecting the residents of Newnan & Coweta County.

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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coweta calendar 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.

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Makers Day

Historic Train Depot Newnan | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hosted by The Artisans Heritage Guild, this event features live demonstrations by local artisans at the Historic Train Depot in Newnan. For more info, contact Michael Sebacher at mjsebacher@bellsouth.net.

Fear This 4 Life Drivers Class Newnan

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A behind-the-wheel program for teens, parents and new drivers. This eight-hour course was designed and is taught by police officers. The course is available for anyone 15 or older with a valid learner’s or driver’s permit; a parent or legal guardian is required to attend with teens 15 to 18. The course provides hands-on instruction for teens and parents to teach accident avoidance and safe driving techniques.

Following the July 11 class, obstacle training is set for July 14.

For info or to register, visit tvoc.ws/ or call Woodrow Gaines at 770.823.7823.

Summer NewnaNight

Greenville Street Park Newnan | 6 p.m.–9 p.m. | free

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This family-friendly event features music, food trucks and fun.

Downtown businesses stay open during the event and offer specials and promotions. Visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

T. Graham Brown and Mo Pitney

Wadsworth Auditorium, Newnan | 6 p.m.

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This show features a country legend and an up-and-coming country talent. Legend T. Graham Brown’s hits include “Hell and High Water,” “I Tell It Like It Used to Be,” and “Darlene.” Mo Pitney’s songs include “Clean Up On Aisle Five” and “I Met Merle Haggard Today.” Get tickets at iticket.com or visit mainstreetnewnan.com for more info.

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Market Day

Courthouse Square Newnan | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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.

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Bake Your Best

Christmas

Cookie Contest!

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Soles for Cole 5K

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Marimac Lakes Park, 148 Pylant Street, Senoia | 6:15 p.m.

Rescheduled from May due to rain, Soles for Cole brings runners to Senoia to support Breathing Easy Foundation, a local nonprofit founded by Cole Croteau, his sister Alexandra, and their friend Kyle Cole to support families dealing with cystic fibrosis. Funds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for research to find a cure and to the local cystic fibrosis community. Cole’s Dash starts at 6:15 p.m. followed by a 1-mile race at 6:30 p.m. and the Soles for Cole 5K at 7 p.m. Visit solesforcole.com.

Summer NewnaNight

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Greenville Street Park Newnan | 6 p.m.–9 p.m. | free This family-friendly event features music, food trucks and fun. Downtown businesses stay open during the event and offer specials and promotions.

Visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

Coweta County Relay for Life

Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan | 4 p.m.–10 p.m.

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Rescheduled from May due to rain, the Coweta County Relay for Life is one of more than 2,500 Relay events around the country that supports and celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers. Special activities honor survivors and their caregivers while reminding them of their community’s support. For more, visit facebook.com/relayforlifecowetaga.

Newnan-Coweta Magazine will hold its Second Annual Bake Your Best Christmas Cookie Contest in September with winners and their recipes featured in our November-December 2019 issue.

Get a jumpstart on the holidays by trying out your favorite cookie recipes—or coming up with recipes of your own—and submitting your best to compete for prizes in contest categories: Traditional Cookies and Decorated Cookies.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category after a panel of independent judges rates cookies on taste and appearance. A Grand Prize winner will be chosen from the top entries.

Contest entrants must submit six to 12 cookies and the recipe in order to qualify for judging. All entries must be delivered to Newnan-Coweta Magazine’s office at the Newnan Times-Herald at 16 Jefferson Street, Newnan, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, or between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. Judging will take place on the afternoon of Sept. 20 and winners will be announced in the magazine’s NovemberDecember issue.

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Ronnie McDowell Tribute to the King

Wadsworth Auditorium, Newnan | 6 p.m.

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Country music legend Ronnie McDowell presents a tribute to the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley. McDowell is known for his hit songs, “In a New York Minute,” “The King Is Gone” and “You’re Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation.” Get tickets at itickets.com or visit mainstreetnewnan.com for more info.

Tractor Parade and Tractor Pull Turin | 10 a.m.

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The annual parade of antique tractors begins at 10 a.m., and then it’s on to the pulling grounds for a full day of tractor pull competition in stock, modified and modern farm classics. There’s also the “slow race” and the pedal race for kids. Antique show tractors are on display and there’s a covered pavilion for spectators. The event is hosted by the Turin Antique Tractor Association. Call 678.300.4923 or visit turintractorpull.com.

Labor Day Sidewalk Sale

Downtown Newnan | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

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This all-day event invites shoppers to browse through blocks of merchandise for the best deals of the year. Visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

Sunrise on the Square Road Race Downtown Newnan | 8 a.m.

The Sunrise on the Square Labor Day Road Race starts at 8 a.m. on the square in Newnan. The 5K USATF certified course leads participants through “The City of Homes.” Visit mainstreetnewnan.com.

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Wins Top Awards

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ewnan-Coweta Magazine won seven awards at the Georgia Press Association’s 2019 Better Newspaper Contest, including three first place honors.

Contributing writer Neil Monroe took first place for Best Magazine Story for his “Homelessness in Coweta County” feature that ran in the November/ December 2018 issue. Judges called the piece “a well-researched and well-reported story about a serious social and economic issue.”

Editor Jackie Kennedy won third place in the Best Magazine Story category for her March/April 2018 feature, “Sustaining Life at 180 Degree Farm.”

Newnan-Coweta Magazine swept the Best Magazine In-House Photography category with Kennedy taking first place for her July/August 2018 photo of artist Shakeyla Shinholster. Newnan TimesHerald Co-Publisher Beth Neely won second place for her September/October 2018 cover shot of local motorcycle-minister Shawn "Smash" Powers, and contributing photographer Sara Moore took third place for her photo of Traci Weaver, which accompanied a feature on the Bomber Girls of Senoia, also in the September/October 2018 issue.

Georgia Press Association award winners are, left to right, Newnan-Coweta Magazine Editor Jackie Kennedy, photographer Sara Moore, writer Neil Monroe, and co-publisher Beth Neely. Photo by Debby Dye.

The magazine won both first and third place for Non-Traditional Advertising, taking first for the November/December 2018 issue, which featured a pullout holiday events guide, and third for the July/ August 2018 issue. In this category, judges rate entries on the design of advertisements and their placement in the magazine, along with editorial layout and design throughout the publication. NewnanCoweta Magazine’s advertisements and editorial pages are designed and laid out by Creative Directors Sandy Hiser and Sonya Studt.

The Better Newspaper Contest, held in Jekyll Island in May, honored work performed by Georgia’s newspapers in 2018.

Newnan-Coweta Magazine is owned and published by The Newnan Times-Herald. The magazine competed against other magazines published by daily newspapers throughout Georgia. NCM

Newnan-Coweta Magazine Creative Directors Sandy Hiser, left, and Sonya Studt, won first and third place for Non-Traditional Advertising. Photo by Debby Dye.

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Affinis Hospice.............................................57 Ansley Park.....................................................2 Atlanta Gastroenterology........................ 53 Ave Maria Academy...................................78

find us HERE In addition to our advertisers at left, pick up your copy of Newnan-Coweta Magazine at the following locations and several other businesses throughout Coweta County — while supplies last!

Berkshire Hathaway.................................. 84 The Boyd Gallery....................................... 15 Carriage House........................................... 82 CenterState Bank....................................... 28 Charlie's Towing ........................................ 60 Christian City...............................................11 Coweta Cities and Counties Employee Federal Credit Union...............................78 Coweta County Schools........................... 28 Coweta-Fayette EMC............................... 83 Digestive Healthcare of Georgia, P.C..................................................5 The Dog House Pet Resort......................51 Dogwood Veterinary Hospital.........51, 79 Georgia Bone & Joint...................................9 Georgia Farm Bureau................................ 28 Goldens on the Square..............................51 Insignia Living of Georgia.........................61 Jack Peek's Sales ........................................61 Kendra's...........................................................3 Lee-King Pharmacy......................................8 Main Street Newnan................................. 77 McClinton ENT........................................... 53 Meat 'N' Greet.............................................14 Monarch House Assisted Living...............7 Newnan Plaza Pawn Shop........................51 Newnan Theatre Company......................78

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

If you would like information about how to promote your products or services in Newnan-Coweta Magazine, call 770.253.1576

The Newnan Times-Herald......................72 Newnan Utilities.........................................16 The Print Shop Gallery............................. 79 Representative Lynn R. Smith................ 60

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