Movers, Shakers, And History Makers

In the first show of 2024, Conner DePriest, Collin Mudge, Noah Schloegel, and Will Rinkenberger join the show to talk about the Trinity soccer program.  85 South Sports is sponsored by Deidre Bembry State Farm, Axe Throwing, and Bishop Enterprises/Earth Moving.

In this episode, David St. John and Derrick Teagle are joined by local football players Flen Larkin from East Coweta, Deyton Garner from Heritage, Zy Tucker from Newnan and Cameron Coleman from Northgate. 85 South Sports is sponsored by Deidre Bembry State Farm, Axe Throwing, and Bishop Enterprises/Earth Moving.

Candace Frank and Jennifer Gowing, co-owners of Evermore Weddings and Events in Newnan, have planned more than 200 weddings. They provide helpful advice for keeping things running smoothly at the ceremony and reception, and how to avoid drama. Learn more at https://evermorewed.com/

Maddie Veal and Coach Marc Gilmore join the program to talk about the legendary softball season at Newnan High this year. Star senior pitcher Maddie Veal posted 312 strikeouts for the season and 749 for her career, both school records. 85 South Sports is sponsored by Deidre Bembry State Farm, Axe Throwing, and Bishop Enterprises/Earth Moving.

In this episode, Candace Boothby joins Leigh to talk about all things Coweta and anything else that comes up. Boothby is the longstanding President of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce.

In this episode, Derrick Teagle and David St. John are joined by Newnan Lady Cougars volleyball team Coach Precious White and Shannon Pearson with the Coweta County African American Heritage Museum.85 South Sports is sponsored by Deidre Bembry State Farm, Axe Throwing, and Bishop Enterprises/Earth Moving.

It's Danny Beck. What else needs to be said? In this episode, Danny and Leigh cover a lot of ground from TikTok cat videos, cleaning toilets, cycling and whatever else floats their boat. You'll have a good time, trust us. 

Angie Whitlock, president of the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society, talks about the issues facing local animals including euthanasia, neglectful owners and the need for an animal adoption center, which is on the upcoming SPLOST ballot. For more information, visit http://nchsrescue.org

In this episode, Derrick and David take a look back on the 2023 Newnan High School volleyball season with Coach Precious White, Mattie Lovett, Reagan Foles, Keely James, Addison Hill and Caroline Counts. 85 South Sports is sponsored by Deidre Bembry State Farm, Axe Throwing, and Bishop Enterprises/Earth Moving.

Newnan cake artist Bonne Bedingfield talks about her upcoming appearance on Food Network’s “Holiday Wars." The episode, “Abominable Bucket List,” will air on Food Network on Sunday, Nov. 5. As Halloween approaches, Bedingfield talks about her ghostly encounters growing up on Alpine Drive. 

David Monsour is a loan officer for Presidential Bank Mortgage. With over 21 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Monsour brings a wealth of knowledge about the real estate market in the South.  For more information on Local Dirt, visit https://localdirt.co/

In this episode, Derrick and David are talking about local baseball with Tracen Wayda, Noah Quintana, Jamul Gay, and Kameron Gay. They are also joined by Jasmine and Jennifer Bridges with Medicinal Mamas.85 South Sports is sponsored by Deidre Bembry State Farm, Axe Throwing, and Bishop Enterprises/Earth Moving.

NCHS Executive Director Larisa Scott is heading up the 2023 Oak Hill Cemetery Tour, which focuses on Newnan residents of the 19th and 20th centuries. Featured graves in the 2023 tour include:  the Dent Brothers, the Yancey Sisters, conman Soapy Smith’s grandmother, an arm buried by itself near its owner, a stately elderly couple, and a dynamic Newnan personality among others. Tours are led by guides portraying Sheriff Lamar Potts, Chief McIntosh, Mayhayley Lancaster and several others. An added bonus stop this year takes place at the African-American Heritage Museum located at 92 Farmer St. Tour goers are invited to stop by at either 8 or 9 p.m. for a special presentation and visit to the slave cemetery located on the property.Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com or paper tickets at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum at 74 Jackson St. Tickets are $50/Adult and $22/Child (12 and under).  Questions? Review the thorough information offered on eventbrite.com or call the museum at 770-251-0207.

Dean Jackson is public information officer for the Coweta County School System. A Coweta County native, he’s served in a number of organizations focused on moving the community forward.  For more information on Local Dirt, visit https://localdirt.co/

Lady Cougars Basketball Coach Alison Sobataka joins the program to talk about a new season and a new gym. Northgate Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Jeffers talks about building momentum for lacrosse programs in Coweta County. 

Leigh and Erica Schlumper host "Local Dirt," a new podcast focused on how things get done in Coweta County. In this episode, Newnan City Manager Cleatus Phillips joins to talk about his role. For more information on Local Dirt, visit https://localdirt.co/

Skin Edge, Mortgage Loan Officer, with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., joins Jacqui Robertson and Joy Barnes to talk about how the mortgage industry is shifting and what homebuyers need to keep in mind going into the future. 

In this episode, Derrick Teagle and David St. John break down the previous week's matchups, including Newnan's disappointing loss to Paulding County. 85 South Sports is sponsored by Deidre Bembry, Axe Throwing, and Bishop Enterprises/Earth Moving.

In this episode, Mayor Keith Brady and Councilmember Rhodes Shell join Emory Holland to talk about how local government has changed and how it has remained the same over the years. 

In this episode, Pat Tidwell from Coweta Ferst Readers joins T.M. "Mike" Brown to talk about the organization. Since 2004, Coweta Ferst has sent more than 300,000 books to children in Coweta County.  This is made possible by the generosity of the foundation's donors. The organization will once again be hosting its main fundraiser, the Lewis Grizzard and Catfish Memorial Bike Ride, this year on Oct. 1.Riders may register to ride 12, 25, 48 or 66 miles through rural Coweta County. The ride begins and ends at the Moreland Mill and entry fee is $36 – the cost of supplying a year’s worth of books for one child.For more information on how to register for the bike ride and other upcoming events at the Coweta Ferst Foundation visit http://cowetaferst.org.