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Wesley Woods Receives New Flags

Our own Norma Haynes, this year's Coweta Citizen of the Year, received new flags for the community from US Congressman Drew Ferguson and State Senator Matt Brass. Congratulations Norma! Read more in the Newnan Times Herald.
Norma Haynes

Hats Off To Our Very Own Norma Haynes, 2022 Coweta Citizen Of The Year.

We’ve always said our residents make the best neighbors – and Norma is a shining example. This coveted award is given by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta to recognize a person’s volunteer work. Norma, known as the “mother of public safety,” was the driving force ...
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Support for Caregivers

Are you caring for a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed?  We invite you to come to our monthly Caregivers Support Group, where you’ll be in the company of others who share your same ...
strawberry vinegrette dressing

It is the Peak of the Season for Strawberries!

It’s the peak of the strawberry season in Georgia. Try this delicious vinaigrette that features those sweet red berries found in grocery stores and farmers’ markets everywhere: Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients: 1/3 cup mashed Georgia strawberries 1/2 cup olive oil 5 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar 3 ...
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Shop Locally and “Go Further With Food”

Shopping locally can be a great way to add healthful foods to your diet while conserving natural resources. That's why the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to "Go Further with Food" by choosing foods that are healthful to the environment and their bodies ...
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Apple Brownies

It’s apple season in Georgia!  September is the perfect time to make a day trip to one of north Georgia’s orchards to buy a bag or a bushel or pick your own, or to find Georgia grown varieties of apples at your local farm stand ...
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Make Your Health Part of Your Emergency Prep Plan

While many people prepare for a natural disaster by stocking up on essentials like batteries, flashlights and bottled water, they often forget the importance of having a plan in place if a family member gets sick during an emergent weather event. “Those in the path ...
Summer Succotash Salad

Summer Succotash Salad

Try this healthy, delicious recipe for easy summer succotash from Georgia Grown. Ingredients:  8 ears fresh corn (in husks) 1 Vidalia onion 2 cups edamame peas 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup tarragon Directions:  1. Peel back corn husks halfway and soak corn in cold water for ...
Concerned About Alzheimer’s? It Might Be Hearing Loss Instead

Concerned About Alzheimer’s? It Might Be Hearing Loss Instead

Data from many studies suggest that the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise. However, many of the symptoms associated with early Alzheimer’s disease are the same as those associated with hearing loss. According to a recent study led by Frank R. Lin, M.D., ...