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 Young Professionals Group Hosts After-Hours September 28

The Young Professionals of Newnan-Coweta (YPNC) will host a “Meet and Greet” after-hours cocktail reception at 6pm on Tuesday, September 28 at Newnan’s newest hot spot Octane Coffee & Cocktails, 21 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan. This is a chance for young professionals from throughout the county to get together in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy some social time, and get to know the area a bit better.

“These events continue to draw a large crowd of young professionals interested in networking and building a stronger base of local connections,” said Andy Dunn, YPNC Board Member and with Canongate Golf Clubs.

Attendees need not be a current member of the Chamber. Those planning to attend should make a reservation through the Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, 770.253.2270, or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

“The YPNC has been a huge success thus far,” explained Dunn. “This is due to the efforts of the YPNC Board-of-Directors, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, Canongate Golf Clubs, and our wonderful sponsors. Our Board of Directors will be expanding the YPNC’s programs as we move forward to achieve our mission in fostering positive relationships,” Dunn shared.

The Young Professionals is modeled after similar groups in other counties. The Young Professionals range in age from 21 to 40, and is open to every business who would like to get their staff involved with networking and representing their company on a different level. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Chamber for more details.

Visit to Oak Grove Plantation to Help Arnold Cemetery

Oct 2, 2010 from 9:00am-5:00pm
Newnan, Georgia 4537 North Highway 29

Fund Raiser for Arnold Cemetery (on property) $10.00 contribution (children free) tax deductible

Oak Grove Plantation is a restored 1830 plantation with outbuildings, complete with farm animals. Bring your family, a picnic lunch and enjoy the day. There are 5 acres of gardens, including herb garden, formal garden, secret garden, sunken garden, playhouse garden, the list goes on.

The gardens have been ongoing for 27 years. They are an interpretive restoration of what a 19th century plantation owner’s wife might have done. The owners grow heirloom plants and recent introductions. There will be extra plants from the gardens for sale to benefit the cemetery.

The gardens have been featured in Southern Living, Southern Living Landscape book, Country Gardens, Southern Homes, Atlanta Magazine and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. You can view pictures of the gardens at www.oakgrovega.com. Oak Grove is the private residence of George and Liz Tedder.
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Chamber Announces Pre-Election Candidate Forums

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 (23 Bullsboro Drive) in Newnan at 6:30 p.m. and will feature U.S. Representative District Three challenger Democrat Frank Saunders and incumbent Republican Lynn Westmoreland. Also for the local 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.

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

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'History with Elizabeth' at The Carnegie Topic Mill Villages (Newnan)

Come to The Carnegie for an intimate discussion with local Historian Elizabeth Beers to learn more about Newnan and its history. The event will be September 8 at 10 A.M.

“This program is a favorite with both newcomers and Newnanites alike as you can always learn something new about the city you live in from,” says Amy Mapel, Carnegie Coordinator.

A fourth generation Coweta Countian, Elizabeth is a descendant of early settlers. Proud of her heritage and always imbued with a strong sense of history, Ms. Beers has been actively involved in various professional, civic, community, church, and historical organizations. With her knowledge of the county and its people, she is a resource person, and has become known as the "unofficial local historian."

Please call the Carnegie at 770-683-1347 to reserve a spot today.

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.newnancarnegie.com or email amapel@cityofnewnan.org

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
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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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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
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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.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

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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Message from David J. Stover, Candidate for County Commission, District 3

Please view my latest video on why I am running for Commissioner in District 3 of Coweta County. Forward this email to everyone that you know in Coweta County. Thank you for your support and for your help with my campaign. Together we can Make a Difference in Coweta County.

View the video: http://www.votestover.com/why-i-got-into-the-race.html

Thank you for your support and remember to vote in the August 10th Republican Run-Off. If you have any questions about where I stand on the issues, please call me at 404-861-2797 or visit my website & sign-up for my newsletter at http://www.VoteStover.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/votestover.

Sincerely,

David J. Stover
Tea Party Republican
Candidate for County Commissioner District 3

NOTE: We will post information from any Coweta County candidate and posting information on a candidate does not indicate our support or endorsement. - Georgia Front Page / Fayette Front Page

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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Local Coweta Candidates Forum Announced

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 at 23 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 from 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. Please submit any questions for consideration by Monday at Noon to info@newnancowetachamber.org. Questions that apply equally to all candidates will be posed by a moderator at the event.

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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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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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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest May 15

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is coming to Newnan's Junction Lanes on Saturday May 15th. Boardwalk of the South hosted by Community Welcome House is from 11:00 am -3:00 pm inviting non-profit groups to host a booth free, fun for the entire family. Meet representatives with the Atlanta Braves, giant slide, face painting and much more. The contest begins at 1:00 pm. The winner will will go to New York for the final competition. For information contact lindakirk@charter.net.