Chamber's Early Board Forum Featuring President of West Georgia Technical College

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Dr. Skip Sullivan, President of West Georgia Technical College, at its upcoming Inspire and Thrive - Leadership Early Bird Forum on Tuesday,
October 26, at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. Dr. Sullivan will present "Steering the Ship in Rough Waters." Kaiser Permanente is the Forum sponsor and Christy Turner, Computer Advantage, is the emcee.

The Early Bird Forum is by reservation only, and the cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Breakfast is included. The Forum is a monthly Chamber networking event that features four overarching themes that are critical for all types of business: Creativity & Innovation, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and Leadership. Reservations are required and the deadline is Friday, October 22nd; contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.



About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 500 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta
Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated "to
champion economic prosperity for Chamber members and the greater Coweta
community." 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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Chamber Announces Pre-Election Candidate Forums October 18

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum on Monday October 18 to give Coweta County citizens the chance to hear ideas from and pose questions to those running for local and national office.

The Monday, October 18 Candidate Forum will be held at the Chamber's offices in Newnan at 6:00 p.m. and will feature U.S. Representative District Three challenger Democrat Frank Saunders and incumbent Republican Lynn Westmoreland. Also for the local Coweta County School Board elections the event will feature District One At Large Incumbent Michael Sumner and challenger April Parker as well as District One contenders Amy Dees, Andrew Krause, and Jimmy Harrison.

The first forum will be Coweta County School Board District 1, the second will be Coweta County School Board District 1 At Large, and the third forum will be U.S. Representative District Three.

To learn more about the Candidates Forums, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

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With more than 600 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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Georgia Work Ready Kick-Off Luncheon Set for September 29

A Kick-Off Luncheon for business owners and human resource professionals will be held at Summer Grove Golf Club at noon on September 29, 2010, sponsored by Georgia Work Ready in partnership
with the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce.  State Senator Mitch Seabaugh, will speak about the benefits to employers of the Work Ready Program.  There is no cost for the luncheon meeting for qualified employers.

How can employers benefit by attending this luncheon?  By learning the answers to often asked questions like "What would a better qualified workforce mean to your company?" "Are you interested in decreasing turnover in your workplace?" or "Would you like to have a complete understanding of
an applicant's strengths and weaknesses prior to meeting them?"

Available through the State's network of technical colleges, the Work Ready Program is designed to help employers through job profiling and Work Ready Certification.

Work Ready job profiles identify the job tasks and skill levels necessary to be successful in any job.  Companies match those profiles to employees' Work Ready Certificates-which measures core skills-to ensure the right person is placed in the right job every time.

Additional information can be located on gaworkready.org web site or by calling Andy Dunn at Summer Grove Golf Club at 770-900-3618.

Attendees are asked to RSVP through the Chamber at info@newnancowetachamber.org by September 27 or by calling the Chamber at 770-253-2270.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With almost 600 embers throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit 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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Asian Culture Festival Comes to Newnan Sept 25

The Asian American Business Association (AABA) will be hosting the second-annual Asian Culture Festival September 25th during the traditional time of the Chinese Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival. The event will be held at the Court Square in Newnan from 11:00am to 4:00pm and the opening ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm.

The festival features local vendor-booths, selling a variety of merchandise, food, and beverages; including concessions dedicated to promoting various aspects of Asian culture. Many local non-profit organizations will be in attendance, joined by various artists, dance and cultural performance groups, including live performances.

New to the festival this year, the Taipei Economics and Cultural Office (TECO) will be sponsoring a photo exhibition entitled “Taiwan Sublime”. The exhibit, opening on the day of the festival, showcases the work of four professional Taiwanese photographers, and is co-sponsored by the AABA and the Cultural Art Commission of Newnan City. The exhibit will be hosted at the Panoply Decorating Shop.

In an effort to increase awareness of the Far East culture, the Asian Culture Festival offers many opportunities for new business relationships and cultural exchange. We wish to invite the entire community, and those in the surrounding area to join with us, and help celebrate the Asian Culture Festival in downtown Newnan this year.

Chamber's Early Board Forum Featuring Vice President of Service Excellence Susan Osborne

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Susan Osborne, Vice President of Service Excellence at Piedmont Healthcare, at its upcoming Inspire and Thrive - Customer Service Early Bird
Forum on Tuesday, August 24th, at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. Ms. Osborne will present "Putting the Care into Healthcare."

Dr. Skip Sullivan, President of West Georgia Technical College, will be the event emcee.

As Vice President of Service Excellence, Osborne is responsible for enhancing and strengthening the relationship between Piedmont Healthcare and its internal and external customers, including system-wide responsibilities for coordinating service improvement efforts.

The Early Bird Forum is by reservation only, and the cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Breakfast is included. The Forum is a monthly Chamber networking event that features four overarching themes that are critical for all types of business: Creativity &  Innovation, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and Leadership. Reservations are required and
the deadline is Friday, August 20th; contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or
info@newnancowetachamber.org.



About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 500 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta
Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated "to
champion economic prosperity for Chamber members and the greater Coweta
community." As the county's largest business organization, the Chamber works
to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate
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all residents.

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Coweta-Fayette EMC and Chamber's Bowling Adventure Turns Back Time to the Totally 80's August 19

For years, The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce has hosted an annual Bowling Adventure for members and non-members throughout Coweta County. This year's tournament will be Thursday, August 19th and the theme is "Totally 80's" which will feature 80's style costumes and decorations. If you are game for networking or team building opportunities in which teams and individuals enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, making new business connections and strengthening existing
relationships, then this event is for you.

"This will definitely be a high-energy crowd, so it makes perfect sense for Coweta-Fayette EMC to be the title sponsor," said Mary Ann Bell, Vice president of the utility company. "We think the Chamber adds great value to our community and we encourage anyone and everyone to join the fun. We
welcome new Silver Sponsors Georgia Pain Care and PAPP Clinic." 

Robin Harrington, general manager of Junction Lanes, explained that this year's tournament features a few new twists including a Networking Game and Karaoke time. Junction Lanes serves as the annual facilities sponsor.

Immediately following the bowling tournament will be a Chamber "Business-After- Hours" networking event sponsored by Southern Crescent Solutions.

Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed team (80's attire), the best-decorated lane, and the best combined score. In addition, to win prizes, individuals can compete in the Crazy Bowl and Junction Lanes "Mystery Shot" contests.

The best advertising deals in town can also be found as a part of the bowling adventure.  Businesses can promote their products and services foran entire year to more than 338,000 people. Special deals are available for year-long banner ads, lane sweeps, and combo packages, starting as low as
$100.

Registration information is available from the Chamber at 770.253.2270, info@newnancowetachamber.org or www.newnancowetachamber.org. Cost for Chamber members is $250 per team for five players or $50 per individual.



About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With almost 600 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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The Southern Federal Credit Union to Host Chamber's "Business After Hours"

The Southern Federal Credit Union will host the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce's monthly "Business After Hours" event from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12. Business After Hours is a
members-only event, which gives Chamber members an informal opportunity to meet and learn about one another and the businesses that serve Coweta County. The Southern Federal Credit Union is located at 232 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan.

Attendance at Business After Hours is free of charge for Chamber members. Reservations are required. To RSVP, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

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With 600 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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Chamber's Early Bird Forum Featuring Chick-fil-A President and COO Dan Cathy

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Dan Cathy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Chick-fil-A, at its upcoming Inspire and Thrive - Customer Service Early Bird Forum on
Tuesday, July 27, at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. Mr. Cathy will present "Live. Love. Lead." Vicki Kaiser, Piedmont Healthcare, will be the event emcee. The Forum is by reservation only, and the cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Breakfast is included.

The Early Bird Forum is a monthly Chamber networking event that features four overarching themes that are critical for all types of business: Creativity & Innovation, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and Leadership. Reservations are required and the deadline is Friday, July 23; contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.



About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 500 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta
Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated "to
champion economic prosperity for Chamber members and the greater Coweta
community." 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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Chamber Announces Local Candidates Forum Set for July 12

The 2010 Coweta County Commission Republican Primary Forum will be held Monday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce on Bullsboro Drive. The forum is sponsored by the
Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Advocacy Committee and the Coweta County Republican Party to give Coweta County citizens the chance to hear ideas from and pose questions to those running for local office.

The debates will be split between the candidates for the two Coweta County Commission districts up for election in this year's primaries. The first forum will be Tim Lassetter and Eddie Wilson who are running for the 2nd District. Bob Blackburn, George Harper, and David Stover, 3rd District, will debate the second forum.

To learn more about the Candidates Forums, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.



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With more than 500 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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Sharpsburg Resident is State Truck Driving Champion

/PRNewswire/ -- John Dillon, of Sharpsburg, was named the best professional truck driver in Georgia after winning the flatbed competition and receiving the highest overall score in the eight competing categories at the 2010 Georgia Truck Driving Championships. The annual event is sponsored by Georgia Motor Trucking Association.

Dillon, who drives for Con-way Freight, now qualifies to compete in the American Trucking Associations' National Truck Driving Championships August 3-7, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio -- also known as the "Super Bowl of Safety." The winners from each of the seven other categories are also eligible to compete in the national championship.

Nearly 400 drivers from all 50 states will compete in Columbus for four days, challenging their driving skills, and knowledge of safety, equipment and the industry. From 18-wheeler five axle sleepers to tank trucks to twin trailers--they will drive a course that recreates situations truck drivers face daily. These maneuvers may include: an alley dock, a rear line stop, a side park, a scale stop, a right turn, a front line stop, and straight line driving through a diminishing clearance.

On Saturday night, August 7, one contestant will drive away as the 2010 National Grand Champion Truck Driver.

"The Truck Driving Championships represent the culmination of the industry's dedication to safety," said Georgia Motor Trucking Association President & CEO Edward Crowell. "I congratulate all the contestants and I hope Georgia cheers for our drivers as they move on to Nationals in Columbus."

Georgia participants at National for each category include:
Kevin Dean, YRC, Rockmart, Ga. (Straight Truck)
Roger Nicholson, UPS Freight, Kingsland, Ga. (Three-Axle)
Pete Steerman, AAA Cooper Transportation, Locust Grove, Ga. (Four-Axle)
Adolfo DeGracia, Atlas Logistics, Riverdale, Ga. (Five-Axle)
Dennis Day, Con-way Freight, Lawrenceville, Ga. (Five-Axle Sleeper)
Michael Gaskins, Holland, Barnesville, Ga. (Tankers)
John Dillon, Con-way Freight, Sharpsburg, Ga.(Flatbed)
Jerry Roberts, YRC, Winder, Ga. (Twins)


ATA's Truck Driving Championships include top professional truck drivers from around the nation competing at state and regional levels to make it to the national competition Aug. 3-7 in Columbus, Ohio. The NTDC annually attracts over 2,000 cheering friends, family, colleagues and spectators. For more information, visit the 2010 National Truck Driving Championships website: www.truckline.com/Federation/Councils/slpmc/NTDC/Pages/Default.aspx

The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of other trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its 50 affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than 37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United States.

The American Trucking Associations, including Georgia Motor Trucking Association, leads the effort for safer highways, focusing on greater education, enforcement and enhancement of traffic safety laws for all drivers. ATA also supports slowing down traffic through a reinstatement of a national maximum speed limit of 65 mph for all vehicles and limiting truck speeds at the time of manufacture. www.truckline.com

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Chamber Celebrates 62nd Anniversary and Recognizes Four Local Businesses for Significant Economic Contributions

Pictured are Jan Alligood, 2009 Chamber Chair and Phil Aaron, 2008 Chamber Chair

Take a look around Coweta County and you will see signs of economic prosperity. For the past 62 years the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce has played a lead role in promoting an environment in which Chamber members and the community can realize economic prosperity.

On Tuesday, January 26, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:00am at the Central Educational Center, the Chamber will host its 62nd annual meeting. The theme Think Chamber Members First - Inspire & Thrive sets the stage for the member to member program that emphasizes the power of Chamber Members doing business with Chamber Members. "During these tightening economic times, it's a great way to help us all weather the storm successfully. By relying on one another and supporting one another, we'll be helping shore up the entire economy in Coweta County," says Chamber President, Candace Boothby.

Four local businesses and organizations will receive Economic Prosperity Awards from the Chamber. The award winners are recognized for their significant contributions to economic impact in Coweta County during 2009.

The winners are:

* Coweta County Schools, for outstanding achievements in test scores
and graduation rates that help support ongoing economic development efforts

* City of Senoia for their vision and supportive actions that are
helping redefine the future potential of their community through innovative
and creative developments

* D & H Distributing for the location of their new facility in the
Coweta Industrial Park which brought more than 145 new jobs to our community

* USDA National Detector Dog Training Center for their investment in
building their new facility in our community, which is recognized as the
number agricultural training facility in the world.

"To champion economic prosperity for our members and the Greater Coweta community" is the Chamber's mission. These companies represent the highest standard of support for that mission in Coweta County for 2009," said Jan Alligood, 2009 Chairman of the Chamber Board. "Each has demonstrated their ability to contribute for the overall community benefit. With their
achievements, new developments, and vision they're helping to improve quality of life and economic prosperity for the entire county."

In addition to the Economic Prosperity Awards, the Chamber will announce Volunteer of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Chamber Member of the Year and the new Chairman's Award.

"We invite the entire community to join us in celebrating our Economic Prosperity Award winners for 2009 in addition to our Volunteer of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, and Chamber Member of the Year" said Boothby. "And we are excited to see how these and others continue to help boost our Coweta County's economic prosperity in 2010."

Seating is limited. Contact the Chamber for cost and availability:
770-253-2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

With approximately 600 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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Nominate a "Citizen of the Year"

On January 28, 2010, Coweta County will honor its next Citizen of the Year, and the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce wants your nominations by Friday, December 18. Nomination forms are available through the Chamber.

"The Citizen of the Year Award was established by the Chamber in 1992 to recognize individuals with outstanding leadership and citizenship within the community," said Don Chapman, community volunteer and 2009 Citizen of the Year. "These are people who demonstrate exemplary vision, civic pride and a strong commitment to a better Coweta County."

Nominees must be residents of Coweta County and must focus their efforts in the county and surrounding area.

To learn more about the Citizen of the Year Award, email Don Chapman at chapmandon@aol.com or contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270,
info@newnancowetachamber.org or go to their website at
www.newnancowetachamber.org to download a nomination form.

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business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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Newnan Downtown Awarded ‘Great Places in Georgia’ By the Georgia Planning Association (GPA)

Whether helping kids get to school safely, planning for inevitable growth or making a serious effort to “go green,” communities all over Georgia were recently recognized at the Georgia Planning Association’s awards ceremony. Newnan’s downtown was selected as the inaugural recipient of this year’s “Great Places in Georgia” award.

The 2009 GPA Chapter Awards were given to plans and projects that showed innovation, transferability, quality, effectiveness of implementation, public participation, technology, equity and sustainability. In addition to the basic planning awards, a new category was created to recognize “great places” in Georgia. The award was established to showcase communities that emphasize a live, work and play environment, safety, conservation, accessibility, and community involvement.

“This is a great honor for our City,” said Planning Director Tracy Dunnavant. “It shows that Newnan has managed to preserve its past while continuing to meet the needs of the future. It’s an award that could only be achieved through the efforts of the community as a whole.”

GPA citied several factors that contributed to downtown Newnan being selected as a “Great Place in Georgia”. Those factors included: Downtown being defined by its history, strong sense of place and engaged community; The antebellum architecture that remains intact in the downtown area; The wide variety of mixed uses in downtown including retail, restaurants, offices, industrial and public uses; The commitment of the City and County governments to keeping their administrative offices downtown; and Newnan’s selection as Georgia’s representative for This Old House’s Best Old House Neighborhoods for 2009.

Other winners of the 2009 GPA Chapter Awards were:

· Chattahoochee County Safe Routes to School, Outstanding Planning Process Small Community
· West Bay Street Hudson Hill Study, Outstanding Planning Process Large Community
· Oakwood 2030 The Shape of Life to Come, Outstanding Planning Document Small Community
· Gwinnett County 2030 Unified Plan, Outstanding Planning Document Large Community
· The Westobou Vision, Augusta, GA and North Augusta, SC Urban Area 2009 Master Plan, Outstanding Planning Document Large Community Honorable Mention
· Warm Springs Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail, Columbus, Outstanding Plan Implementation –
· Zoning Handbook, Columbus, Outstanding Educational Tool
· Regional Snapshots, Atlanta Regional Commission, Outstanding Educational Tool Honorable Mention
· Green Communities Program, Atlanta Regional Commission, Outstanding Initiatives/Special Projects
· Sustainable Fellwood, Savannah, Outstanding Initiatives/Special Projects
· Comprehensive Transportation Plan Program, Atlanta Regional Commission, Outstanding Initiatives/Special Projects Honorable Mention
· Georgia Tech Community Development Planning Studio on the English Avenue Neighborhood, Outstanding Student Project
· One Town, One Goal, Thomaston Mill Neighborhood, Griffin, Grassroots Initiative

The Georgia Planning Association (GPA) has provided resources and services to planners and communities for more than three decades, offering education, legislative support, the Community Planning Institute and other resources. Each year, GPA rewards local communities and regional commissions for their work to make Georgia a better place to live. The Georgia Planning Association presents its Chapter Awards at its fall conference.
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Chamber’s Early Board Forum Featuring Economic Health and Regional Healthcare

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce will feature Economic Health and Regional Healthcare: Trends in Health Care and the Impact on the Local Economy, at its upcoming Economic Engagement Series Early Bird Forum on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. The Forum cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members and includes breakfast.

The Early Bird Forum is a monthly Chamber networking event that provides information about key economic drivers in our community and the roles they play in helping keep Coweta’s economy strong. Reservations are required and the deadline is Monday, October 26 by 12 Noon; contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce
With more than 600 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.

Newnan High School Celebrates Local Veterans

An invitation to local veterans:

The History and Social Studies Department at Newnan High School want to take this opportunity to invite you to our biannual Veteran’s Day held this term on December 11. We hold this event at the end of each school term in order for the students to “put a face” with the events that they have been learning about over the last part of term. Your participation in our school is one of the biggest and most anticipated events of each term. We appreciate the time and effort that you will undertake to help us teach these young people. Thank you!

We will meet at the National Guard Armory across the street on Armory Road between 8:00-8:30AM. When you come in there will some students to greet you, sign you in and help you find a place at a table. There will also be students in the parking area to help you carry anything in. Coffee will be available and breakfast will be served starting around 8:15. The first group of students will come in at about 8:50. They will come and visit at your table and talk to you about your service. If you have any items and/or pictures that you would like to share with the students, please feel free to do so. The first two groups of students will wrap up at about 11:40 and then lunch will come from Quizno’s. We will have 2 groups of students after lunch as well and will close the day at approximately 3:00PM. We would love to have you spend all day with us, but if you can only come during part of the day that is perfectly fine. We would appreciate any time that you can spare for our students.

Also, our second fundraising event will be held on October 26 at the old Sprayberry’s BBQ on 29. Sprayberry’s will donate a part of the profits to our veteran programs if you eat there between 5:00-9:00PM. You can eat in or carry out, just mention that you are supporting Newnan High School history. Thank you to those of you that supported us at Chikfil A on that rainy day in September! If possible, we would appreciate your support with these fundraisers- they are easy for us- we just need to get people out to eat!

Lastly, Newnan High School is still working with the local Historical Society to promote the Society’s Veteran Donation Program. We have saved several things over the last few months that we will be using in class. If you have things from your service that you are not sure what to do with, please contact Mr. Henderson or myself. If any of your friends or neighbors are in this situation, please let them know what we are doing. We do not want these items to land in the trash!

If you have any friends that are veteran’s and might be interested in participating in any of these things, please let me know their name and phone number and I will be glad to contact them. Also, if you use email regularly, please email me at the address listed below so that I can add you to our Veterans’ Day contact list. We would like to get as many of you as possible on our email list to save on the expense of mailings.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call on me. I appreciate it!

Steve Quesinberry
Chairman: History and Social Studies Department
Newnan High School
stephen.quesinberry@cowetaschools.org

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month And Breast Cancer and Alzheimer Awareness

October is a month of awareness for important issues that we as individuals may face at some time in our life. Breast Cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Domestic Violence all very important and critical topics. Unemployment and home foreclosures are in the media every day.

This brings a strain on the public assistance available to address all issues. The individuals who are unemployed need the basic essentials to daily living, a room to sleep in, food, and clothing. They also need a leg up not a hand out.

Our community is blessed to have so many options and resources that can bring the leg up for these unfortunate individuals to connect with. Along with the food pantry, we have Shiloh Missions, Bridging the Gap, Salvation Army, Goodwill, and many churches that have programs and food pantries that are helping meet these essential needs. Shiloh Missions has implemented a data base that can be used to monitor who is receiving assistance and how often. They have a resource data base that can help direct those who want help to overcome the issues they are currently facing.

And… snugly tucked away in our beautiful city of homes is a secret. This secret is so hidden we only become aware of it when something terrible happens. Domestic violence thrives in our community. Community Welcome House statistics prove it. In December 2008, 474 calls were documented; 153 women and children were admitted to our program with 65 being children. Through September 2009, we have documented 372 calls, admitting 121, with 49 being children.

We are making a difference we know it. Our purpose is to end domestic violence one family at a time. Have we seen success, yes. Social change is difficult. Understanding why the victim stays is impossible for most. Victims who have lived with violence are emotionally connected to the abuser.

Children living and witnessing the abuse are taught to keep the secrets and soon believe it is normal. How do you change what they understand as normal? Think of Jamestown? Have you read “Helter Skelter”? A person learns what they live, life in prison? Is this normal? Think about it.

Fortunately for Coweta County we have a program that redefines normal in the life of a person who is a victim of domestic violence. Time is important when a victim decides to leave. Can this community make a difference? Community Welcome House believes it can. We hope you will help us end the violence by supporting our efforts during October and throughout the year.


Linda Kirkpatrick
Executive Director
www.communitywelcomehouse.org

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Plan to Attend the 2009 BigExpo October 22

Coweta County's biggest and most influential business exposition will take place Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Summit Family YMCA. Doors open for business-to-business networking from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., and to the general public from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cost for general
admission is $5.00. This annual Trade Show, which is presented by Delta Community Credit Union, offers a competitive shopping experience and features the newest products and services in Coweta and the Metro Atlanta Business Market.

With more than 100 exhibitors and almost 2,000 attendees, this event sells out and is a great opportunity to expose businesses and citizens to thousands of potential clients, network with peers, and generate quality business leads. Many of the area's largest employers will be joining
exhibitors for a special 'Think Coweta First' business-to-business networking session. Also, Access Coweta will host an exhibitors' lounge.

"In the face of a slower economy, BigExpo really focuses on the great companies that are here in Coweta and what we can do to support them," said Reta Origer, sales manager with the Country Inn and Suites, owner of Marketing Sense, and Chamber chairperson for the event.

"BigExpo is a great place to learn about other businesses and generate new leads for your own business," Origer added.

For the second year, Delta Community Credit Union is the Title Sponsor of BigExpo 2009, and Summit Family YMCA serves for the third consecutive year as the facilities sponsor. Other corporate sponsors include: Benton House, Canongate Golf Clubs, Cardiovascular Consultants of Georgia, Coweta-Fayette EMC, Media Production Group, Newnan Utilities, NuLink, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Relyco, SouthTowne Motors,Toyota of Newnan and United Bank. Media
sponsors are Comcast Spotlight and 92.5 The Bear.


About the Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 600 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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The Carnegie Introduces the Honor Book System

The Carnegie invites the public to participate in the honor book system. The honor books are donated for the purpose of trading and sharing reading experiences with others.

Honor book criteria:

• You loved the book (no dumping of titles no one would want to read, space doesn’t allow for that)
• Books need to be in excellent condition
• Hardback or paperback
• Fiction or non-fiction
• Adult, young adult or children’s books

Drop off donations and fill out a comment sheet at front desk.

Choose a book, take it with you and, upon completion, return it to the Carnegie with your comments in the space provided for the next person to enjoy. All books are one way donations and become part of the honor book system

“We are excited to introduce the honor book system to the Carnegie,” said Amy Mapel, Carnegie Media Coordinator. “I think it will enhance the reading opportunities for the Carnegie patron.”

About the Carnegie
Carnegie is one of the most historically significant structures in downtown Newnan and was built in 1904. The building served as a library until 1987 when a new facility was constructed on Hospital Road. With its iconic lighted sign that states the ‘City of Homes’ on top of the building, citizens recognize the Carnegie when they drive through historic downtown.

The Carnegie was funded by the city of Newnan’s General Fund and partly by 2007 Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The Carnegie’s cost to be renovated was over $1.5 million dollars to the city. For more information on the Carnegie, please visit www.ci.newnan.ga.us or email amapel@cityofnewnan.org

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Courthouse Committee Seeks Memories and Photos

Work on the historic Coweta County Courthouse continues with the completion date still targeted for early summer of 2010. The Courthouse Citizens Advisory Committee has begun discussions on opening festivities and is asking for the community’s assistance.

The festivities surrounding the opening of the courthouse are not determined yet but the committee has one project that they’d like to get started. The committee is soliciting individual memories and photos of the courthouse to be used in some type of historical record. The Courthouse represents many things to many citizens and the committee would like to record that and save it for future generations.

“This courthouse is the citizens building. It’s been the heart of Coweta County for over 100 years and we know there are many people with fond memories of the building and the square,” said Patricia Palmer, Director of Public Affairs for Coweta County. “I’ve had friends, family and complete strangers tell me stories about things they remember at the square and how the courthouse was the backdrop for family memories. That’s what we want to hear about.”

Memories can be personal, told to you by a friend or family member OR memories of major county events and how the courthouse was a part of that time in history. “If your granddaddy told you about playing checkers on the square, or you loved the Christmas lights that used to be draped from the high points on the dome or if you always rested on the courthouse steps when trick or treating with the downtown merchants, we’d like to hear about it and, hopefully, get a photo of it as well.”

The committee has not finalized exactly how the memories and photos will be used but the plan is to gather them in some type of document or printed piece that will also trace the history of the courthouse and the work done in the recent rehabilitation. Images and memories can be submitted via e-mail to cowetainfo@coweta.ga.us or sent to Patricia Palmer, Coweta County, 22 East Broad Street, Newnan, GA 30263. The following release must be included for your memories and photos to be used. The information is posted on the county website as well.

I hereby give permission for images and/or information/stories about the historic Coweta County Courthouse that I have submitted to be used for historic purposes. I understand that this submitted information and/or images may be used in print, video, web and other electronic data and waive any rights of ownership or compensation.

Subject in photo and approximate date taken, if applicable:
Date:
Name:
Signature:
Address:
Phone number:

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Chamber's Coweta Core Industries Summit FOLLOW-UP!

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is hosting a follow-up Coweta Core Industries Summit for several of Coweta's core industries. The roundtable discussions include small business, big box retail and financial service and will be held on Wednesday, September 23,
from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Central Educational Center. The roundtables will be facilitated discussions about the challenges, opportunities and the specific issues faced within each sector. There is no charge for this event, but reservations are required by calling or emailing
the Chamber at 770-253.2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

This roundtable is a follow-up to Coweta Core Industries Summit of industry-specific roundtables the Chamber hosted earlier this year. The first roundtables focused on the financial service, real estate, big box retail, small business, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing
industries.

"We developed this series of roundtables to help determine the specific needs and desires of Coweta's major industry groups. In addition to exploring specific services that the Chamber might provide to each, we also hope to uncover some broader issues across the board that we might address together to improve the business environment for everyone," said Tonya Whitlock, West Georgia Technical College.

The roundtable is open to Chamber members and non members and is free of charge. Please RSVP to Valerie Ward, 770-253-2270 or valerie@newnancowetachamber.org.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 600 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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