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1. Faculty member helps discover new fish species (ung.edu) — A Newnan senior at the University of North Georgia is helping a faculty mentor who recently co-discovered and named two new fish species important to Georgia’s rivers. The story highlights how his undergraduate research experience, fieldwork, and mentoring are preparing him for graduate school and a future in fisheries science.
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2. Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com) — Newnan Theatre Company is holding its own in the 2025 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards, with its production of Shrek and several performers competing in key non‑professional categories. Local theater fans can still vote to boost Newnan’s standings against other metro‑Atlanta companies before winners are announced in January.
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3. Hundreds Honor Veterans at Oak Hill for Wreaths Across America Day (times-herald.com) — More than 300 volunteers came together at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan for this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremony, honoring local veterans with over a thousand sponsored wreaths. The gathering joined a nationwide effort while spotlighting the 1,113 veterans laid to rest at Oak Hill.
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4. Borrowers an alleged Georgia Ponzi scheme lent money to allege they were victims (wsbtv.com) — A Newnan-based investment firm accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme is now in federal receivership, and its downtown office and luxury cars are slated for auction. The court-appointed receiver is also seeking to recover money from borrowers to help repay investors, with a formal claims process expected to begin in early 2026.
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5. Inside Alan Jackson's 44-Year Love Story With His Wife, Denise (wearevictoria.com) — Country star Alan Jackson and his wife Denise first met as teenagers in Newnan, Ga., before building a 44‑year marriage that’s weathered separation, illness, and fame. The story traces how Denise helped launch his Nashville career, their family life, their reconciliation after marital struggles, and how her cancer battle reshaped their priorities and led them to simplify their lifestyle.
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