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.
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 behind the Newnan Coweta Public Safety Foundation – created to …
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 concerns. The group is facilitated by our chaplain, Rev. Sharon …
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 during National Nutrition Month®, celebrated each March. Food purchased at …
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 of a natural disaster are often so focused on other …
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., Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, the risk of dementia …
Hepatitis C, a liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis C virus, is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States today. It is most prevalent in the Baby Boomer generation — those born between 1945 and 1965, many of whom are asymptomatic and don’t know they have the infection. About one …
House Bill 673 also known as the “Hands Free Law” was passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal. The Hands Free Law will take effect on July 1, 2018. The following is a brief description of how the law affects drivers. A driver cannot have a phone in …
June is National Safety Month, and Wesley Woods of Newnan encourages you to learn more about important safety issues like preventing poisonings, transportation safety, and slips, trips and falls. Poisonings: Nine out of 10 poisonings happen right at home. You can be poisoned by many things, like cleaning products or another person’s medicine. Add the poison …
If you’re like most people, when spring comes, you’re ready to get outside and make your yard both beautiful and functional. Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor family room, or want to expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids, grandkids or pets could use …