Michael Nelson, Associate Publisher
Charlie Nelson, Publisher
Kathy Vogeltanz, Managing Editor

Dear Friends,

Whether you're a newcomer or an "old timer" living in Coweta and Fayette Counties, we hope that you'll enjoy this 19th edition of the Guide 2005 - covering Coweta and Fayette Counties. In this edition, you'll find great articles about new places to visit and shop, as well as fresh new features about our local people and events.

Our people have great hearts and you can see that clearly in the feature articles about the "Field of Hope" that started with one man's dream and was taken on as a community project by many different organizations, lead by the Rotary Club of Peachtree City. Another story is about Atlanta Falcon's Keith Brooking, a resident of Newnan, who is giving back to the community through his support of foster children and the agencies that serve them.

We're proud of our new look - our Real Estate Section doesn't just focus on houses but features some local "homes" and the people who take special pride in their yards. Of course, you'll still find a comprehensive list of developments in our area. In the Business Section, you'll learn how some important ladies in both Coweta and Fayette are working hard to make this a fun place to live while promoting a healthy business climate. Be sure to read the articles about the great locally-owned and managed restaurants in our area - they all feature friendly owners who provide warm hospitality while serving up special dishes. These are just a few of the articles that you'll enjoy reading in our magazine, which is also a year-round source of information to keep by your telephone or on your coffee table.

While working in the market this year, we could feel the overall uplifting of spirits - business people everywhere are feeling the effects of the return of a positive economy. Our area is blessed with so many good people who do their very best every day to make this a better place to work, live and play. We hope that we've captured their spirit and passed it along to you - hopefully these stories will be an encouragement to you, our readers.

This year, you and about 70,000 other people will be receiving this book at no cost at all. That's because our advertisers make this publication possible. We ask that you support them with your business all year long and tell them "the Guide sent me".

Sincerely,

Charlie Nelson
Publisher

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