Grand Opening for Greenville Street Park in Newnan Features "The Wrights" in Concert

Join the City of Newnan in celebrating the grand opening of Greenville Street Park Saturday, April 26th! There will be a free concert featuring the country music’s husband and wife duo, The Wrights. The concert will start at 7 P.M.

In 2005 with the release of their debut album Down This Road, on ACR/RCA, The Wrights joined an elite class of critically acclaimed artists that represent the best of what music city has to offer. Now, with their upcoming EP, The Wrights on independent label ACR they hope to build upon the success of the first release.

The husband and wife duo have worked, lived and breathed for music since the moment they met nearly ten years ago when Adam joined Shannon on stage at a gig in Atlanta . They had an undeniable connection and their musical collaboration took root immediately, both of them drawn to timeless sounds and artists – Willie, Hank, Aretha, Dylan. The easy harmony was impossible to ignore.

“Greenville Street Park is truly a fabulous park for the City of Newnan . The City wanted to bring a first class act to the park and The Wrights just fit the bill. They are hometown favorites with national acclaim and we are excited to bring this kind of music act to the public and as our opening concert for the park,” said Gina Snider, the City’s Public Information Officer.

After a little more than 12 months of construction activity, the much anticipated Greenville Street Park is almost complete and ready to open to the public. The Greenville Street Park is a two acre urban park nestled between Greenville Street , LaGrange Street , and Salbide Avenue and strategically placed on the edge of the historic Greenville/LaGrange residential neighborhood, its commercial district, and is within walking distance of historic downtown Newnan. The urban type “hardscapes” park was designed as a first class gathering place for downtown patrons, lunch time crowds, afternoon and evening musical concerts, and other festive events.

The park features a 25 column colonnaded entrance, a terraced lawn area and stage that serves as a small amphitheatre, a water fountain, brick plazas, a covered pavilion, and plenty of tables and chairs. Meandering paths, secluded benches, and extensive landscaping compose the balance of the new park. The Greenville Street Park will also feature two sculptures, one by prominent Atlanta artist, Martin Dawe, and the other by local renowned artist, Carol Harless. Ms. Harless’s sculpture is not scheduled to be completed and installed until late summer.

“ Greenville Street Park is a first class recreational facility. We look forward to all the gatherings and events that will take place here. I would like to personally invite the citizens of Newnan to join us a part of this grand opening ceremony,” said Mike Furbush , the City’s Landscape Architect.

by Forrest Shultz
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Sen. Seabaugh nominated to Henry Toll Fellowship by Lt. Gov. Cagle

State Senator Mitch Seabaugh (R-Sharpsburg) has been nominated by Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle to join the national Henry Toll Fellowship program sponsored by the Council of State Governments. He is among 80 nationwide nominees appointed to participate in this prestigious leadership seminar in Lexington, Kentucky.

“Being nominated for the Henry Toll Fellowship is quite an accomplishment and Senator Seabaugh is very deserving of this nomination,” added Lt. Gov. Cagle. “He has worked diligently and I appreciate the leadership skills and value he brings to his job in the state Senate.”

The Henry Toll Fellowship program is the oldest and most widely recognized leadership development program for state government officials. It is the only leadership program that is open to all three branches of state government. The Fellowship is named in honor of Henry Wolcott Toll, founding father of the Council of State Governments and a Colorado state senator from 1922 to 1930. Toll has long been remembered as an innovative champion of state government, a courageous opponent of racism and a tireless visionary.

“Throughout my tenure in the General Assembly, I have worked hard to provide quality leadership,” said Sen. Seabaugh. “I feel this program will further enhance my leadership skills to become a more effective lawmaker. I am pleased to have been chosen to take part in this important national program.”

Sen. Seabaugh was first elected to the Georgia state Senate in 2000. In 2002, only his second term, his colleagues elected him Senate Majority Whip, a position he continues to serve. His leadership and input has shown to be invaluable regarding key initiatives to improve the lives of all Georgians.

The Toll Fellowship seminar in Lexington takes place September 27-October 2, 2008.
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Michael Bass of Piedmont Newnan Hospital Featured Speaker at Chamber’s Early Bird Forum

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Michael Bass of Piedmont Newnan Hospital at its upcoming Prosperity Happens Here Series Early Bird Forum on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. This event is sponsored by Piedmont Newnan Hospital and the emcee is Sherry Mitchell, an Independent Consultant with Southern Living at HOME. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for nonmembers and includes a breakfast buffet.

Piedmont Newnan Hospital has taken its place as the centerpiece of Coweta County healthcare, offering 143 inpatient beds and approximately 140 primary care and specialty physicians to meet the demands of a growing population. Now, the hospital plans to further achieve its goal of providing high-quality, compassionate and cost-effective healthcare with a new 136-bed facility on Poplar Road.

The Early Bird Forum is a monthly Chamber event that provides networking opportunities and eye-opening information from business leaders throughout Coweta County. To RSVP, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of CommerceWith more than 650 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta’s citizens. As the county’s largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.
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