Golden years in 20th century

The Tommy Thompson Senior Center in Newnan will host a series of free tech talk classes on August 12 and 26, alongside various other senior-focused events including health seminars and musical performances. The Newnan Carnegie Library will offer a seminar on elder abuse and fraud awareness on August 22, featuring guest speaker Tara Davis. In Invercargill, author Daphne Coats chronicles the life of George Burnby, detailing his experiences in 20th-century New Zealand through his biography, 'Tales Of A Storyteller.' Glenda McDowell reflects on her life as both a collector and a mediator, finding purpose in church leadership as the first African American woman ordained as a deacon in her diocese. Meanwhile, local newspapers face challenges due to media consolidation and rising costs, as exemplified by the recent ownership changes at the Gazette. Lastly, Lela Jenkins discovered her relation to UChicago's first Black graduate, Cora Belle Jackson, highlighting a personal connection to historical academic achievements.