A WITCHER FAMILY THANKSGIVING
If you think your Thanksgiving meal is a big deal, just talk to Eleanor Witcher Bridges of Newnan, who hosts 50 to 100-plus family members at Thanksgiving each year. (And don’t miss her dressing recipe. This woman knows how to feed a crowd!)
THE GEORGIA-GEORGIA TECH GAME
The Saturday after Thanksgiving means it's time once more for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to take on the Georgia Bulldogs. A Yellow Jacket and a Bulldog share some thoughts surrounding the big event.
A LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
For years now, women in Coweta County have joined in the tradition of decorating a holiday-themed table for their church Christmas dinner or tea. Never ones to be outdone, the Coweta ladies have pulled out all the stops with fresh new ideas for this year's table decor.
IT'S A SMALL WORLD
For Heidi Nieuwenhuis of Newnan, it really is a small world since she started handcrafting Christmas scenes in miniature. From a log cabin with a chimney that really smokes to precious penguins parading around the Christmas tree, this tiny world is a delight.
HAVE A BALL THIS CHRISTMAS!
Here at the magazine, we've been busy swapping ideas for handmade Christmas crafts. We share some of our own do-it-yourself ideas as well as an exclusive project from someone who knows a thing or two about good design at the holidays – and all through the year.
COWETA COOKS
Vicki Hunter knows that teenagers can be hard to please. If entertaining teens is on your holiday schedule, check out her recipes for crowd-pleasing holiday buffet foods.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
There are plenty of holiday activities to enjoy right here in Coweta County this year. Consult our list for some of the most popular holiday happenings and mark your calendar.
A TASTE OF FLORIDA IN ROSCOE
At John and Carolyn Ellison’s home in Roscoe, the relaxing Florida lifestyle is always on display, right down to the Tiki Hut that's ready for a party at the drop of a hat.
FILMMAKING IN GEORGIA
Filmmaker Terry Chenowith, who works from his home in Newnan as well as in Hollywood, says new tax incentives mean the filmmaking business in Georgia is on the upswing.
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LETTING HER LIGHT SHINE
Well-known radio personality Sheila Richards Harper gives an update on what's going on in her life these days and discusses her fight against cancer.
SADDLE UP
Although India is known as the birthplace of polo and has a history of horse racing, eventing is practically unknown there. That’s why Imtiaz Anees now trains horses and teaches students at his Springtown Stables in Moreland.
LOCAL HERITAGE
Minutes can be fascinating for what they tell -- and what they don’t. The Newnan Reading Circle is celebrating a century this year, and the history of these thinking ladies is told -- in various degrees of descriptiveness -- in the minutes kept by the secretary.
THE CENTRE STRINGS
Thanks to Dr. Lyn Schenbeck, the four-year-old Centre Strings orchestral group at the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts is providing a performance outlet for amateur and experienced players alike.
HOMECOMING QUILTS
It was a homecoming for people as well as quilts when members of Macedonia Baptist Church decided to mount a display of heirloom quilts at this year's Homecoming celebration.
THE THOUGHTFUL GARDENER
Ever thought of keeping a garden journal? Our Thoughtful Gardener offers tips for compiling such a journal of your own, one that is uniquely suited to your gardening style.
FAMILY FUN
All aboard! The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a great day trip option for local families, and it offers trips on the Santa Train just in time for Christmas.
MEET A READER
Meet Allison Wienand, a local businesswoman who explains why her idea of perfect bliss includes Marlin fishing off the coast of Australia.
THE BOOKSHELF
10 THINGS I'VE LEARNED
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