Newnan Notes: Five new occupational tax certificates issued
By GINA SNIDERCity of Newnan Public Information Officer
There were five new occupational tax certificates issued by the city.
The businesses are Byron J. Hamad, Charter Fire Systems, Inc., DealersFirst of GA, LLC, Homespun Heart, Pugh Facilities Management and Venture Source Enterprise.
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Wadsworth Auditorium will come alive annually for its most glamorous and culturally exciting event.
It will happen this year on Saturday, April 20, when the Wadsworth & Friends Concert comes to Newnan. The stage will be filled with musicians of exceptional quality and a full house audience will dissolve the darkness at Charles Wadsworth’s “Farewell” concert.
General admission tickets for the concert are budget priced at $20 and will be available March 20 at Let Them Eat Toffee on the Court Square, at Morgan’s Jewelers in Ashley Park, and at the Bank of North Georgia at Thomas Crossroads. Patron tickets for the event, including a post-concert reception, are also available. Patron inquiries are invited and information is available from Concert Chair John White, 770-253-1959. You can visit www.ci.newnan.ga.us for more information.
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This spring, your group can make a visible difference in Newnan by joining us for the Keep Newnan Beautiful Great American Cleanup on March 23.
Millions of residents across the country are taking part in this springtime campaign to clean up and beautify all of America. This year, we expect more than two million volunteers to participate in the Great American Cleanup nationwide.
Keep Newnan Beautiful is seeking volunteers for our Great American Cleanup activities, which will run from March 1 to May 31 – and there are several ways in which your group can participate:
Call Keep Newnan Beautiful 770-253-8292 and select a site to clean up during the designated time frame or visit www.keepnewnanbeautiful.org for more information.
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Spring and warmer weather is here! As a result, more citizens will be outside enjoying the city and walking.
Here are some tips for the Pedestrian Safety campaign, SafeStep. Just because you as a pedestrian using a crosswalk to cross the street, it does not mean that a motorist will see or even stop for you. Be a defensive pedestrian and don’t put your safety in the hands of motorists. Push the pedestrian signal button; it gives you more time to cross.
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The Carnegie’s schedule of events is the following:
Tuesday, March 19, 2:30 p.m. A Writers’ Exchange – Writers of all skill levels gather to work on their craft. Workshop facilitated by award winning author Holly Moulder and local publisher Swanee Ballman.
Wednesday, March 20, noon. Sack Lunch Cinema – featured is “Footloose.” Bring your lunch and enjoy the original musical starring Kevin Bacon. Drinks and dessert provided.
Wednesday, March 20, 4 p.m. Teen Writing Workshop – join fellow teen writers of all skill levels. Vina Kent, director, producer, casting coach, writer and author, facilitates monthly free writing workshop.
Thursday, March 21, 2:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga – Instructor Elizabeth Dorsey guides gentle yoga exercises for stress relief, flexibility, stretching and strengthening. Wear comfortable clothes.
Friday, March 22, 2 p.m. Armchair Travelers – “Myanmar” – World traveler Gordon Kilgore presents a cultural tour and slide show of his travels to Myanmar, the Golden Land.
For more information please call 770-683-1347.
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Keep Newnan Beautiful has the Adopt-A-Street Program that enlists the help of community volunteers to remove litter from our streets. This program promotes public awareness of the environmental and monetary costs of littering, and promotes civic responsibility and pride. Adopt-A-Street volunteers serve as visible reminders that we are all stewards of the land. For more information or to sign up contact cmduffey@cityofnewnan.org or call 770-253-8283.
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Spring time is here and the Engineering Department would like to remind you of some pruning, tree and brush removal, and planting information.
Please remember to be careful when working near a creek. Only hand cut small underbrush and minimize tree pruning. Trees and bushes help moderate the temperature of the water; filter pesticides, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment; and help prevent bank erosion. State and local ordinances prohibit clearing of buffers without a permit.
For more information contact the Engineering Department at 770-253-2682.
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