Movers, Shakers, And History Makers

The Newnan City Council recently voted in favor of an agreement with Amwaste to serve as the city’s solid waste provider starting in 2023. Jason Zepp, vice president of Amwaste, joins City Manager Cleatus Phillips and Assistant City Manager Hasco Craver to talk about the process of changing trash providers and what customers can expect going forward.

David Morris, Mortgage Consultant with Prosperity Home Mortgage, joins Jacqui and Joy to talk about the importance of "Marrying the house, not the rate," and more advice for homebuyers in today's real estate market. 

Newnan Carnegie Director Susan Crutchfield joins local author Hometown Novel Writers Association president Mike Brown to discuss the importance of local libraries like The Carnegie and how they work to bridge the digital divide by providing the human element to the literary experience. Hometownnovel.comTMBrownAuthor.comNewnanCarnegie.com

In this episode, Coweta County Administrator Michael Fouts joins Jacqui and Joy to talk about the relationship between the county and city of Newnan. With over 17 years in his role as county administrator, Fouts talks about the importance of keeping talent in a competitive market while serving the needs of a growing community. 

Coweta Ferst Foundation board member Linda Brass joins Jacqui and Joy to talk about the upcoming  Ferst Annual Lewis Grizzard and Catfish Memorial Bike Ride on October 2. The bike ride benefits the efforts of the Ferst Foundation, which promotes childhood literacy by sending books to Coweta children each month.To learn more about Ferst Foundation, visit their website at: https://ferstreaders.org/For more information on the Lewis Grizzard and Catfish Memorial Bike Ride, visit: https://www.active.com/moreland-ga/cycling/races/ferst-annual-lewis-grizzard-and-catfish-memorial-bike-ride-2022

Toby Nix and Casey Tarpley stop by and talk about the importance of choosing a local pharmacy and spending money with folks you know.  Casey is the owner of Lee-Goodrum Pharmacy on Hospital Road which now provides in-house urgent care assistance. 

Coweta County Sheriff Lenn Wood and Newnan Police Chief Brent Blankenship join Joy and Jacqui to talk about how their agencies work together to keep the community safe. Both leaders talk about the challenges law enforcement agencies are facing today and the initiatives to ensure community policing stays a priority for their staff. 

It's been a while since we had some good ol' Gandy Glover stories, so longtime Newnan resident Warren Budd came by to talk about unique friendship with Gandy and share some of his favorite memories. 

In this episode of “Between the Js,” Dr. Josh Boyd, band director at Newnan High School, joins Jacqui and Joy to talk about the band program and the role the community played in helping ensure the program would carry on after the devastating tornado of 2021 upended the band room and the student's instruments. The Coweta County Board of Education recently recognized Dr. Boyd for being selected 2022 Music Educator of the Year at the Georgia Music Educators Association annual conference. Dr. Boyd was honored as an exemplary music educator with significant career accomplishments, as well as a leader in his school, community and state.

Kristen Webb, executive director of the Coweta Community Foundation, joins Jacqui and Joy to talk about the ongoing efforts of the foundation, including an upcoming benefit concert in September at Ashley Park. Last year, the CCF gave back over $694k to the community through 89 grants and is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022.  To learn more, visit  https://www.cowetafoundation.org/ 

Derrick Teagle returns to talk about the upcoming prep football season around Coweta County. Derrick is also the founder of Empowered 4 Life and is hosting its annual golf tournament to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Learn more at http://e4lifeinc.com/

In this episode, Coweta School Superintendent Evan Horton joins Jacqui and Joy to talk about the last several years of challenges the school system has faced, and what's in store for the future, including the construction of Newnan High School, redistricting, and the importance of community involvement in keeping a successful school system running.

In this episode, Jacqui and Joy talk with Newnan Coach Chip Walker who is entering his sixth season as the head coach for the Cougars. The Cougars open the 2022 regular season in the Coweta-Fayette Classic against Sandy Creek on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Starr's Mill High School. 

In this episode, Newnan City Manager Cleatus Phillips joins Joy and Jacqui to talk about recent issues with trash providers in the city limits,  the ongoing growth of the city, and a few things he'd like to see coming to Newnan in the future. 

Summertime is officially here, so Joy and Jacqui get you caught up on what's happening in Coweta County, the housing market, and what the current market looks like for potential buyers and sellers!

A runoff on June 21 will decide who wins the District 4 seat on the nonpartisan Coweta County Board of Education – embattled incumbent Linda Menk or challenger Rob DuBose, who narrowly won the popular vote May 24.In this episode, Joy and Jacqui talk with DuBose about his views on what a successful school board looks like and his vision for the position if elected. Early voting will be held June 13-17 at the Central Community Center at 65 Literary Lane off Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan, and the Coweta County Voter Registration Office at 22 Broad St. in downtown Newnan. Voting times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.All precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 21.

As Election Day in Coweta County approaches, Coweta School Board Member Amy Dees joins Joy and Jacqui to talk about the rampant misinformation campaign sponsored by an outside organization currently looking to disrupt local school boards across the country. Dees talks about the goals of the New York-based 1776  Project PAC and the negative effect politicizing school board races has on a community like Coweta. 

In this episode, Joy and Renae are joined by longtime Atlanta-area DJ, Cadillac Jack, a 25-year market pro who spent his entire career at the former KICKS 1015 in afternoon drive and morning drive (morning drive for the final 12 years).  He joined The Bear, 92.5 in October 2021.

In this episode, Jacqui and Joy talk with Sharpsburg Mayor Blue Cole who shares a few good stories about his community and why it's a strong draw for people looking to relocate to Coweta County. 

Kenny Johnson is currently running for Coweta Commissioner for District 2. A lifelong Coweta resident, Johnson talks about the issues of ongoing growth and his vision for keeping Coweta's rural integrity intact.  To learn more about his campaign, click here.Early voting for the May 24 General Primary Election, Nonpartisan General Election and Special Election is available for three weeks, May 2-20.Voters can cast their ballots Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the early voting period, as well as on Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both day