Thursday, April 23, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Rural life at crossroads: Coweta commissioners approved rezoning for the 829-acre Project Sail data center near Newnan, adding 17 conditions on buffers, noise, and road upgrades. Permits and review remain, and appeals could follow -- learn what happens next.

Milestone for attainable rentals: Parkland Residential secured Newnan’s first zoning approval since 2025 for Celebration Park, a 150-home build-to-rent community of stacked townhomes and ranch-style homes for active adults, rezoned to RML -- get details on the project.

Running to build families: Newnan will host the 14th RACE for the Orphans 5K on May 2, supporting Georgia adoptions with cash prizes for finishers, school gift cards, and over $650,000 raised so far -- get the event and prize details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025... and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you're curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It's free -- and definitely worth a read.*

Wake up ready: Arch And Ink, LLC helps Newnan folks skip the mirror scramble with permanent makeup that actually fits your face, not a template. Think soft, natural-looking brows or eyeliner you don’t have to redraw after coffee, courtesy of a seriously steady hand and meticulous, appointment-based care.

Thai cravings, sorted: Whether you're craving a cozy sushi night or noodles with real kick this week, Garlic Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar keeps things delicious with Thai favorites, bright rolls, and sleeper hits like corn fritters and whole red snapper. Grab a breezy seat outside, soak the vibe, then thank us later.

Noodle night upgrade: Whether you're side-eyeing another sad instant packet or just want the real slurp stuff, ITO RAMEN BAR & NEWNAN brings rich tonkotsu, spicy miso, and cozy chicken bowls with legit chew. Add gyoza, bao-style buns, or those crunchy mini tacos, then call it the weeknight reset you deserve.

93% of women saw healthier hair after six months: That's from Nutrafol's clinical study of women with thinning hair. It's a drug-free daily capsule designed to work on the root causes — the hormonal shifts, stress, and nutritional gaps that thin hair in the first place. Dermatologist-recommended, and 6-month deliveries are 20% off. *See the results →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

The brain fog might not be your age: Fuzzy thinking, stubborn weight, and patchy sleep in your 50s are usually chalked up to getting older. But a lot of that's hormonal, and HRT can get you back living your life. The hard part isn't the treatment itself. It's getting proper testing with a doctor who's current on the research. Hone Health covers both. *Learn more about it →

A doctor’s been fixing snoring for 30 years: No clunky mouthpiece or loud machines, just two quick throat sprays before bed every night. It might sound too simple, but more than 3 million people use it, and a double-blind study shows 79% of patients reported positive results. *See how it works →

🧘 Grow Soundbath & Gifts @ Leaf and Bean | Friday (4/24) at 6:00 PM – Unplug with an immersive sound bath, homemade gifts, and tarot readings, all free to attend. It’s like spa day meets craft fair, minus the price tag, so bring a friend, park your skepticism, and let bowls, cards, and good vibes do the heavy lifting.

🏃 Celebrate Trails Day 10k Group Run @ Dragonfly Running Company, LLC | Saturday (4/25) at 7:00 AM – Take a break from the treadmill and hit the LINC for a Celebrate Trails Day 10k group run with our Friends of LINC pals. No chip timing, just good miles, neighborly chatter, and an excuse to earn that post-run coffee, biscuit, and nap.

🌳 Intro to Ancestry 101 @ Central Library - Coweta Public Library System | Saturday (4/25) at 11:00 AM – Think your great-grandma’s “we came here with nothing but grit” story holds up? Celebrate Coweta’s bicentennial by learning genealogy basics with Ancestry Library Edition, from starting your search to wrangling databases, and actually finding those records you swear your cousin lost.

🎂 Spring Cake Decorating Class @ The Lune | Saturday (4/25) at 2:00 PM – An afternoon at The Lune means buttercream therapy, not another meeting that could've been an email. Learn spring piping tricks, rescue your Pinterest pride, and leave with a legit cake. Bring a friend, spots are limited, and the ticket link is in the comments.

🌷 Stained Glass Tulip Mosaic Workshop @ AR Workshop Newnan | Sunday (4/26) at 1:00 PM – Build a pollen-proof tulip that never wilts at AR Workshop Newnan’s stained glass tulip workshop. They supply everything, you bring the creativity and dry wit. No experience needed, $59, limited seats, and your spring decor just leveled up without touching a rake.

🍺 Pub Quiz Trivia! @ Skinny's Bar & Grill | Sunday (4/26) at 6:00 PM – Whether you hoard Jeopardy answers or just want an excuse for fries and company, Skinny's Sunday pub quiz in Newnan hits the spot. Howard Giambrone and Free Ride Entertainment keep it lively, with prizes, bragging rights, and enough laughs to soften Monday.

📚 Literary Circle Book Club @ Newnan Carnegie Library | Monday (4/27) at 10:00 AM – Head to the Newnan Carnegie for Literary Circle, tackling Ivan Doig’s This House of Sky, all Western vistas, memory, and dry humor. Trade the group chat for real conversation, meet fellow readers who actually return books on time, and register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984070355844.

On 49.422 acres with a running creek, this 3-bed, 2-bath ranch comes with an 18,000-square-foot professional show barn offering 64 stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas, office, tack room, wash racks, and a visitors lounge with kitchen and laundry. Cross-fenced pastures, dressage and workout arenas, riding trails, outbuildings, and 1,008 feet of Boone Road frontage round out a rare equestrian compound.