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Published Monday, August 04, 2008 in Local

Newnan Notes

BY GINA L. SNIDER

City of Newnan Public Information Officer

Please join the Newnan Police and Fire Departments for the 24th Annual National Night Out, a crime/drug prevention event hosted by the National Association of Town Watch Tuesday. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for local anticrime programs, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Target is the exclusive national sponsor. This special event will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Target Parking Lot.

The city of Newnan Building Department has received plans for the Benton House. This will be a new senior living facility in the city. The senior living facility will be located at 441 Newnan Lakes Blvd off of Newnan Crossing Bypass. The new facility will be 55,000 square feet and will have 64 units in total. Some amenities included in the plans are a putting green and courtyard areas. Benton House will be able to accommodate 89 senior residents.

There were five new tax occupational licenses issued by the city. The businesses names are the following Gentle Touch Massage, Most Prosperous, Inc., Piedmont Geotechnical Consultants, Inc., RBM Plumbing Specialties, Inc. and The Preserve at Greison Trail.

Keep Newnan Beautiful wants to remind you, aluminum cans are worth cash. If you're looking for a way to teach your children the value of money, try saving aluminum cans and cashing them in. Call your local salvage company for the current pricing on aluminum and help your children learn the value of an empty can in money and recycling terms.

In our ongoing support of our Metro Atlanta "Clean Water Campaign," the Engineering Department reminds citizens, it is important to think about stormwater pollution as you wash your vehicle. According to the Southern Carwash Association, the average person will consume 150 gallons of water washing their car at home. If that car wash takes place in a driveway, the majority of that soapy water will run off directly to the creeks and streams. It is claimed that only 8-15 gallons of water are consumed at a professional or "do it yourself" carwash and the rest of the water is recycled for later use. So remember, either take your car to the carwash or wash your car in the grass. For more info go to www.cleanwatercampaign.com

The city of Newnan Animal Control Officer, Cyndi Hoffman offers a tip for lost pet owners, millions of pets become lost each year. Tragically, few are reunited with their owners. It is important that your pet has identification at all times. Collars and tags are essential, but they can fall off or become damaged. Technology has made it possible to equip your pet with a microchip for permanent identification.

A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted between the pet's shoulder blades under the skin with a needle and special syringe. The process is similar to getting a shot. Once in place, the microchip can be detected immediately with a handheld device that uses radio waves to read the chip. This device scans the microchip, and then displays a unique alphanumeric code. The pet must then be registered with the microchip company, usually for a one-time fee, so that your pet can be traced back to you if found. Microchips are designed to last for the life of your pet. The County Shelter scans all animals that are brought into the facility. Please speak to your veterinarian about microchipping your pet.

For more news and events in the City of Newnan, log onto www.ci.newnan.ga.us