May/June 2006

HOLLYWOOD IN COWETA
Dozens of feature films, television movies and shows have been filmed in Coweta County. How many have you seen? Grab a pen and check out our checklist

THE RIVERWOOD DREAM
In 1989, Joe Lombardi created a bit of movie make-believe called Riverwood Studios on 120 acres in south Coweta County just outside Senoia. Today his great-nephew, Scott Tigchelaar, carries on the dream.

EXTRA, EXTRA
You’re not ready to give up your day job just yet, but you’ve always wanted to see what it’s like to be a movie extra. Meet two Cowetans who did just that.

THE FUTURE OF FILM
Georgia State student Kristie Higley of Newnan is passionate about the HIV-AIDS pandemic in Africa and dreams of making a documentary film which puts a human face on the problem.

MOTHER OF THE BIG TOP
When Amy Winston of Sharpsburg took her young son to the circus years ago, she couldn’t have dreamed where this early exposure to the magic of circus life would lead him.

A MOTHER'S LOVE
Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and foster children — motherhood has been the sweetest of callings for Edna Schuman of Senoia.

MEASURING UP
Many a mom has used a simple, ordinary yardstick to measure her children’s growth. One local mom uses it to measure her own.

THE LANDSCAPES OF BILL TURNER
The landscapes in Bill Turner’s paintings are so realistic, viewers believe they’ve seen these exact spots before, but the artist says his work is meant to be taken metaphorically, not literally.

CAVE DIVING
The danger of underwater cave diving is part of the attraction for Bill Pound of Sharpsburg.

KITCHEN DESIGN TRENDS
Large walk-in pantries and kitchens without cabinets? These are just two of the design trends appearing in today’s kitchens.

MEAT-AND-THREE'S
Fried chicken. Meatloaf and gravy. Macaroni and cheese. Squash casserole and fried green tomatoes. Hungry yet? Check out our guide to local meat-and-three establishments.

SADDLE UP
Our new horse column kicks off with a profile of Dr. Julie Ballard Haralson, who raises Dutch warmblood horses at her farm on Smokey Road.

COWETA COOKS
Back when he was working in the field for the Southeast Archeological Center, John Ehrenhard sometimes cooked for the crew, and his cooking eventually became legendary.

THE THOUGHTFUL GARDENER
Sow a deeper and fuller gardening life with poppies, which can be planted in spring or fall.

NEWCOMERS
Jasmine Kirk was born in Germany, lived in Newnan for a few years, but most recently has called Phoenix home. Now that she’s returned to Newnan, hear how this teen sees her “new” hometown.

COMMUNITY PROFILE
Once bustling villages during the heyday of the textile mills, Arnco and Sargent look back on a proud history while looking forward to the growth they hope will help preserve these communities.

LOCAL HERITAGE
When a bridge project threatened the waters of Wahoo Creek back in 1999, some local residents were prompted to take action. Today, the waters still flow.

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