It’s that time again!
Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers vote for Best of Coweta
Compiled and written by SONYA STUDT and JACKIE KENNEDY
Photographed by MISHA BENSON, ABBY GRIZZARD, BETH NEELY and JACKIE KENNEDY
Newnan-Coweta Magazine's seventh Best of Coweta Readers' Choice Awards garnered tens of thousands of votes cast in close to 5,500 ballots submitted this year, a testament to the popularity of the annual contest.
The reader-voted contest gives readers of Newnan-Coweta Magazine and The Newnan Times-Herald the opportunity to support their favorite businesses, services, products and providers by voting for them in our open contest. First place winners are awarded Best of Coweta decals to display at their businesses, and a Best of Coweta reception for these first place winners is planned for late July.
Along with our advertisers, who make the Best of Coweta issue possible, we heartily thank our Best of Coweta sponsor, Coweta-Fayette EMC, who works with us each year to support community and economic development via this annual shoutout to local businesses.
First place winners are presented below.
FOOD & DRINK
Best Breakfast
Cafe 1485
27 Jackson Street, Newnan
770.683.7512
facebook.com/CornerCafeGA
Owners Veronica and Darrin Richards publicize their first place Best of Coweta win at Cafe 1485.
Best Southern Food
Goldens on the Square
9 East Court Square, Newnan
770.251.4300
goldensonthesquare.com
Employees and Management celebrating Goldens on the Square’s win for Best Southern Food include Ben Teagle, Nic Ivey, Faithe Cochran, Marilyn Brown, Tonita Shumake, Aqumida Garcia, Maridee Wise, Marceil W. Ousley, Macayla Ousley, Cynthia Gomez, Antonio Carter, Angel Rutherford and Jenny Allison.
Best Burger
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.4664
meatngreetnewnan.com
Displaying Meat ’N’ Greet’s popular Double Double Burger are Kitchen Managers Heidi Vrable and Katya Lewis, Grill Master Joel Rolon and Prep Master Ronnie Henson.
Best Italian Food
Il Porto di Venezia
8080 Wells Street‚ Senoia
470.579.6673 • ilportodivenezia.com
Co-owner Maria Addison leads the team at Il Porto di Venezia, in Senoia, where fine dining plus delicious food equals a great meal.
Best Sweets & Treats
Rock Salt Milk Bar
8 East Washington Street‚ Newnan
770.683.3578 • rocksaltmilkbar.com
A mainstay on the Best of Coweta list, Rock Salt Milk Bar serves scrumptious ice cream in a variety of flavors along with snacks to go in downtown Newnan.
Best Brewery/Distillery
Line Creek Brewing’s
The Reserve
18 Savannah Street‚ Newnan
770.755.6734 • linecreekbrewing.com
Line Creek Brewing/The Reserve offers top-notch suds and an awesome atmosphere‚ making it Coweta’s top pick for local breweries.
Best Food Truck
The Mad Mexican
2 East Court Square‚ Newnan
770.683.9545
themadmex.com/mad-menu
Mexican food served on wheels ranks at the top of Coweta’s favorite food truck list. Visit the food truck around and about, or at the restaurant on Court Square in downtown Newnan.
Best Coffee Shop
Leaf and Bean
22 West Court Square, Ste. A, Newnan
770.683.7290
leafandbeannewnan.com
Leaf & Bean in downtown Newnan took top honors for Best Coffee Shop in Coweta.
Best Pizza
Karvelas Pizza Co.
7 LaGrange Street, Newnan
678.633.5620 • karvelaspizzaco.com
Karvelas Pizza has earned a reputation as Coweta County’s premium pizzeria.
Best Steak
Grayson’s Steak & Seafood
91 Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard‚ Newnan
770.252.2237 • graysonsnewnan.com
Prepared to serve Coweta’s best steaks are, from left, Grayson’s representatives Montana Roberts, Joel Foreman, Owner Len Guillaume, Madison Fisher and Kristi Stevens.
Best Mexican Food
Los Abuelos Mexican Grill
125 Newnan Crossing Bypass‚ Newnan
770.683.1334 • losabuelosmexgrill.com
Home to Coweta’s best stop for Latin/Hispanic food is Los Abuelos with employees and management team, from left, front: Cindy Mahe, Patricia Bedolla and Maria Garcia. Back: Daniel Stout, Miguel Bedolla, Andres Bulla, Suri Bello, Erika Reyes, Tito Gonzales and Abraham Escudero.
Best Cocktail
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.4664
meatngreetnewnan.com
Bar Managers Xena Rivera and Amber Poole present a lemon drop martini and Bloody Mary, just a sampling of the cocktails which make them hometown-famous.
Best Liquor Store
Bottoms Up!
22 Bottoms Up Way‚ Newnan
770.400.5933
facebook.com/bottomsupnewnan
Bottoms Up has everything to fill your beverage needs, according to NCM’s Best of Coweta voters.
Best Outdoor Dining
The Cellar/
The Bays at The Cellar
20 Jefferson Street‚ Newnan
770.683.6328
thecellarnewnan.com
Coweta’s top spot for outdoor dining, as voted by Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers, is The Cellar/The Bays at the Cellar, where music intertwines with alfresco dining to create a great experience.
Best Appetizer
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.4664
meatngreetnewnan.com
Olivia Tarr, manager and bartender, serves up one of Meat ’N’ Greet's best appetizers, their BCR Dip featuring cheddar and ranch dip topped with bacon crumbles and served with house fried potato chips.
Best Sandwich
Redneck Gourmet
11 North Court Square, Newnan
770.251.0092 • redneckgourmet.com
Iconic Newnan restaurant Redneck Gourmet took top honors for Best Sandwich, a tribute to their spin on the classics, including their chicken salad croissant, Reuben, the RG Club and Catfish Po-Boyd.
Best BBQ
The Oink Joint
9 East Washington Street‚ Newnan
770.755.7999 • theoinkjointnewnan.com
Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers vote The Oink Joint as their favorite destination for barbecue in Coweta County.
Best Asian Food
Garlic Thai
16 North Court Square, Newnan
770.683.7515
facebook.com/garlic-thai-and-sushi-bar
Serving Coweta’s top-rated Asian food are Garlic Thai staff members, from left, front: Pattharaned Inthamart, Malatee Maethalong and Rudy Hermansyah. Back: Kanyarat Deejanjoi, Yaowalak Pimhanam, Pornchuen Choomuang and Jose Arbey Gutierrez.
Best Bar/Pub
RPM Full Service
19 Jackson Street‚ Newnan
770.683.1414 • rpmnewnan.com
Known as Coweta’s gathering place, RPM Full Service Patio Pub & Grill serves food and drink to please most anyone. Servers include, from left, Rachel Trimble, Maddi Teribury, Ally Peters, Madi Hoyt and Annie Patterson.
Best Catering Service
Life of the South Catering
6 Lee Street‚ Newnan • 770.683.5623
lifeofthesouthcatering.com
Life of the South’s catering crew includes, from left, front: Jen Martin and Diana Noe. Back: Ashley Luke, owner Nathan Metts, Ayden Lewis and Sean Seyler.
Best Overall Restaurant
Meat ‘N’ Greet
11 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.4664
meatngreetnewnan.com
Voted Coweta’s top restaurant for the seventh year in a row, Meat ’N’ Greet owes its honor to folks like General Manager Jessica Connelly, Owners Amy Murphy and Margaret Sanders, Assistant Manager Tommy Greene and Owner Elisa Sanders.
SHOPPING
Best Furniture Store
Knox Home Furnishings
75 Greenville Street and
18 Savannah Street, Newnan
770.253.4040 • knoxfurn.com
Owner Mark Knox and his daughter‚ Sara Knox Rund‚ celebrate their First Place win for supplying Coweta with furnishing needs at their family-owned and -operated business.
Best Apparel Shop
Ellie Mack Boutique
15 North Court Square, Newnan
678.857.3999
ellie-mack.myshopify.com/
Winners for Best Apparel Shop include Ellie Mack representatives, from left, Addy Rogers, Kristie Chandler, Katie Capshaw (owner), Sophey Sewell and Kennedy Johnson.
Best Agribusiness/
Farmers Market Vendor
Morgan’s Market
83 Oaklawn Circle, Newnan
770.301.0168
morgansmarket.com
For locally produced goods and gifts, see the team at Morgan’s Market, from left, Dakota Sargent, Tommy Morgan, Mark Taylor and Joey Harris.
Best Antique/Vintage Store
Rockin’ B Antiques
2025 Sharpsburg McCullum Road, Newnan
770.253.8730 • rockinbantiques.com
Celebrating Rockin’ B Antiques’ first place win are, from left, Sharon Walker, Deb Hemby, Lorraine Beckman, John Fornito, James Tucker and Valorie Stitt.
Best Children’s Boutique
Pink Flamingo Kids
1 Greenville Street‚ Newnan
678.590.1083 • pinkflamingo.kids
Pink Flamingo Kids Owner Amber Hinson invites Cowetans to check out the plethora of unique children's items at her shop in downtown Newnan.
Best Plant Nursery/
Greenhouse
Coweta Greenhouses
81 Oaklawn Circle, Newnan
770.251.3040
cowetagreenhouses.com
For your planting and landscape needs, visit the staff at Coweta Greenhouses, from left, seated: Jenni Duncan and Tommy Morgan. Standing: Joey Harris, Mark Taylor,Chase Hanner and Dakota Sargent.
Best Jewelry Store
Morgan Jewelers (Downtown)
14 North Court Square, Newnan
770.253.2720
morganjewelersnewnan.com
A mainstay winner in the Best Jewelry Store category, Morgan Jewelers enjoys the win with employees Traci Neely, Amy Harrelson, Madisyn Witter, Jeff Morgan, Renee Patterson and Bridget Kee.
Best Gift Boutique
Gillyweeds
21 West Court Square, Newnan
770.683.9200
instagram.com/shopgillyweeds/
Owner Valerie Dumas invites patrons to shop the vast assortment of unique gift items and art at Gillyweeds.
ENTERTAINMENT
Best Local Musician
Doug Kees
48 Spring Street, Newnan • 770.252.7900
musicologynewnan.com
dougkees.com
A local performer and music teacher whose musical influence spreads far past county lines‚ Doug Kees remains Coweta's favorite local musician for the seventh year in a row.
Best Event/Wedding Venue
The Venue at Murphy Lane
525 Murphy Road‚ Newnan
770.262.8241
thevenueatmurphylane.com
With their incredible staff‚ Kara and Hank Lane work to create curated‚ intentional and unforgettable weddings and other special events at The Venue at Murphy Lane.
Best Local Author
Pat McKee
19 Spring Street‚ Newnan
470.400.1562
patmckeeauthor.com
Pat McKee’s follow-up‚ “Ariel’s Image‚” to his first novel‚ “Ariel’s Island‚” debuted in 2024 with a third novel in the trilogy to follow.
Best Outdoor Recreation
Carl Miller Park
74 Sewell Road‚ Newnan
770.683.5516
newnanutilities.org/park-information.html
Owned by Newnan Utilities and open to the public‚ the park features pavilions for groups of up to 150 people, a walking/jogging trail‚ preschool and elementary playgrounds and a Kids Castle playground‚ a splash pad‚ picnic tables and charcoal grills.
Best Local Band
Kris Youmans and Her Mighty Fine Band
krisyoumansband.com • Newnan
A Coweta County mainstay, the Kris Youmans Band plays country, Americana, folk and hillbilly boogie music. The band includes, from left, Patrick Thompson, Jerry Lee, Kris Youmans, Warren Hall and David Puett.
Best Art Gallery/Studio
David Boyd Jr.
Gallery-Studio
14 East Washington Street, Newnan
678.361.8909 • theboydgallery.com
David Boyd Jr. shares his own art – as well as that of others – at David Boyd Jr. Gallery-Studio in downtown Newnan.
Best Community Actor
Maria Aparis
Newnan Theatre Company
24 First Avenue‚ Newnan
770.683.6282 • newnantheatre.org
Maria Aparis teaches in the NTC Conservatory and has performed in numerous plays and musicals with NTC, including “Calendar Girls,” “Spamalot” and “Always a Bridesmaid.”
Best NCM Feature of 2024
‘Kate’s Club: Meeting Grief Where It’s Greatest’
July/August 2024
Written by Jennifer London.
Best Live Music Venue
The Cellar
Chophouse and Bays
20 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.683.6328 • thecellarnewnan.com
The Cellar and The Bays are known throughout Coweta as the go-to spot for live music‚ whether on weekends or weeknights.
Best Local Visual Artist
David Boyd Jr.
14 East Washington Street, Newnan
678.361.8909 • theboydgallery.com
David Boyd Jr.’s art has grown strong through the years and is well respected by art enthusiasts and fellow artists throughout the state.
Best Family Entertainment
Junction Lanes
141 Newnan Station Drive, Newnan
770.683.2695 • junctionlanes.com
Along with bowling, Junction Lanes offers bumper cars, arcade games, climbing walls and more.
BEAUTY/FITNESS
Best Spa
Emily’s Skincare & Spa
35 Jackson Street, Newnan
770.262.6233
emilysskincarespa.com
Celebrating their win for Coweta’s Best Spa are, from left, Samantha Bilodeau, spa coordinator; Emily Mitchell, owner and esthetician; Madison Berni, esthetician; Neely Moore, esthetician; and Maggie Huddler, massage therapist.
Best Nail Salon
Cozy Nails & Spa
300 Bullsboro Drive, Ste. H, Newnan
770.683.2878
cozynailsandspa.com
The staff at Cozy Nails & Spa includes Kayla, Sydney, Alberto, Kathy, Mary Jo, May, Maz, QK, John, Tim, Maria, Georgia, Ruby, Mimi, Molly, Roxana and Heaven.
Best Massage Therapist
France Campbell
Nature & Nurture
46B Jefferson Street‚ Newnan
612.229.2719
facebook.com/FranceCampbellmassage/
Peace and relaxation are the benefits you’ll find when visiting France Campbell at Nature & Nurture‚ her business in downtown Newnan.
Best Barber Shop
The Barber’s House of Handsome (HOH)
285 Temple Avenue, Suite D, Newnan • 678.552.9111
facebook.com/teamhoh
The Barber’s House of Handsome Co-owner Leo Paraense celebrates the shop’s first place win in this year's Best of Coweta Readers’ Choice Awards.
Best Hair Salon
Hair Society of Newnan
5 LaGrange Street, Newnan
770.683.4937
vagaro.com/hairsocietyofnewnan
Leading Coweta in hair care are Best Hair Salon employees, from left, Joy McGee, Katie Hudson, Sara Dewberry, Kaydon Cooper and Britani Neece.
SERVICES
Best Home Repair/Remodeling
Lichty Building Group
770 Greison Trail‚ Suite B‚ Newnan
770.400.0057
lichtybuildinggroup.com
For the area’s best in home repair and remodeling projects‚ Lichty Building Group is up for the task‚ no matter how big or small.
Best Roofing Service
Hero Roofing
751 Corinth Road, Newnan
833.761.0642 • yourroofhero.com
Meeting your roofing needs in Coweta are Hero Roofing representatives, from left, Rob Cole, Alicia Mullens and James Norris.
Best Interior Design Service
Knox Powell Designs
75 Greenville Street, Newnan
770.843.4876
knoxpowelldesigns.com
Emily Gray Pritchard, left, and Sara Knox Rund are co-owners of Knox Powell Designs, voted this year’s top interior design service.
Best Auto Body Shop
Bypass Body Shop
366 Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard‚ Newnan
770.251.2022 • bypassbodyshop.net
Representing Bypass Body Shop, a mainstay for exceptional auto body repairs, are owners Jeff and Laurel Duncan, who appreciate their team at Bypass and the customers who keep them busy.
Best Financial Advisor
Brett L. Moore
RBM Wealth Management
44 Perry Street‚ Newnan
770.400.5522
rbmwealthmanagement.com
For Coweta’s best in financial advice and management, Brett Moore is at the top of Coweta's list.
Best Local Photographer
Kayla Duffey Photography
706.977.0904
newnanphotographer.com
Kayla Duffey is known throughout Coweta County for her keen eye and thoughtful photography.
Best Dance Studio
Steppin’ Out Performing Arts Georgia
36 Madison Street, Newnan
770.683.1163 • steppinoutpaga.com
For children’s dance, Steppin’ Out takes first place in our Readers’ Choice Awards.
Best Pet Boarding
Dorby’s Dog House
Pet Resort
22 Jefferson Place, Newnan
770.253.7234
doghousekennel.com
Kennel Tech Brianna Newingham and rescue dog Sugar take a break from a walk at Dorby’s Dog House Pet Resort.
Best HVAC Service
Progressive Heating, Air & Plumbing
9 Tower Place, Newnan
770.253.2665 • progressiveac.com
From left, Mike Kessler, Owner Greg Wallace, Samantha Brazie and Delaney Janes work to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.
Best Pest Control Service
Rider Pest Control
128 Jefferson Street, Newnan
770.253.7333 • riderpestcontrol.com
A new category this year, Pest Control Services garnered lots of votes with Rider Pest Control coming out on top.
Best Auto Repair
Litz Tire & Automotive
3835 Lower Fayetteville Road‚ Newnan
770.683.3500 • litztire.com
Sherry and Michael Litzenberger lead the team of world-class technicians at Litz Tire & Automotive where integrity guides all they do‚ from general auto repair to routine maintenance.
Best Attorney
Carson Sears
Sears & Ware LLC
11 Perry Street‚ Newnan
770.253.3880 • searsandware.com
You don’t want to need an attorney, but when you do, it’s great to have one voted Best Attorney by the community. This year, Carson Sears of Sears & Ware LLC wins that honor.
Best Real Estate Agent
Jess Barron
Lindsey’s Realtors Inc.
14 Jackson Street‚ Newnan
678.857.9350
jbarron.lindseysrealtors.com
Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers voted Jess Barron this year’s Best Real Estate Agent due to years of experience in the business and dedication to his community.
Best Florist
Arthur Murphey Florist
6 LaGrange Street, Newnan
770.253.5424
arthurmurpheyflorist.com
Seven-time winner in the Best Florist category, Arthur Murphey Florist is represented by Mac Murphey, left, and Hutch Murphey III.
Best Child Care
Newnan Presbyterian Preschool
38 Greenville Street, Newnan
770.253.5018 • newnanps.org
Voted tops for child care are Newnan Presbyterian Preschool representatives, from left, Renita Swenson, Jill Green and Barbara Kookogey, director.
Best Veterinary Hospital/Clinic
Moreland Animal Hospital
2789 Highway 29 South, Moreland
770.755.6633
morelandanimalhospital.com
Dr. Nicole Andrews welcomes pets – and their people – to Moreland Animal Hospital.
Best Plumbing Service
Progressive Heating, Air & Plumbing
9 Tower Place, Newnan
770.253.2665 • progressiveac.com
For Coweta’s best plumbing services, Progressive Heating, Air & Plumbing ranked first in our Best of Coweta Readers’ Choice Awards, making them a double winner this year.
Best Cleaning Service
Rockin’ Robin’s Cleaning
Robin McIntyre
770.301.3266
facebook.com/RockinRobinsCleaning/
Another new category, Best Cleaning Service attracted many votes with Rockin’ Robin’s Cleaning, owned by Robin McIntyre, ranking first.
Best Tire Shop
Buck’s Tire
160 Temple Avenue, Newnan
770.683.8473 • buckstires.net
Customer service is the key to success at Buck’s Tire where owner Buck Floyd leads the team, which includes, from left, front: Jason Crawford, Robie Crenshaw, Buck Floyd, Tiffany Floyd (Buck’s daughter) and Kelly Williamson. Back: Eric Toles, Matt Harris and Matt Byess.
Best Insurance Agent
Casilee Harper
State Farm Insurance
28 Hospital Road, Newnan
678.552.4758
statefarm.com/agent/us/ga/newnan/casilee-harper-tfccp7y7yal
Casilee Harper, right, celebrates her win as Coweta’s Best Insurance Agent with coworker Kaylin Orr.
Best Children’s Extracurricular Class/Program
Steppin’ Out Performing Arts Georgia
36 Madison Street‚ Newnan
770.683.1163 • steppinoutpaga.com
For the best in after-school extracurricular activities for the kids, check out Steppin’ Out Performing Arts in downtown Newnan, which took top honors in this new Best of Coweta category.
Best Yoga Studio
Atelier 20 Perry
20 Perry Street‚ Newnan
347.229.8680
www.atelier20perry.com
Jessica Dixon Majka is at the helm of Atelier 20 Perry where yoga‚ pilates‚ dance and meditation are on tap at Coweta’s top-rated yoga studio.
Best Pet Grooming
Doggy Style Grooming
184 Greenville Street, Newnan
678.629.2534
facebook.com/doggystylegroomingsalon/
The team voted tops for pet grooming in Coweta includes, from left, Tiffany, Maybelle the shop dog, Kaylee, Amber, Diani and Danielle Sivell, shop owner.
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Best General Practitioner/
Internal Medicine
Dr. Stan Smith
Piedmont Healthcare
2401 Newnan Crossing Boulevard E,
Suite 200, Newnan • 770.400.7700
doctors.piedmont.org
According to Piedmont Healthcare’s Dr. Stan Smith‚ center‚ his “two right hands” are Lashunda McCullough‚ left‚ and Cynthia Ross-Finney.
Best General Dentistry
Coweta Dentistry
56 Jefferson Street, 15 Ruth Drive, and
203 Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., Newnan
770.253.2802 • cowetadentistry.com
Ensuring the needs of dental patients are met in a professional and peaceful manner are Coweta Dentsitry professionals‚ from left‚ Courtney Minix‚ Mia Allen and Amanda Costello.
Best Chiropractic Services
Gathering Wellness Collaborative
29 Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard, #A3, Newnan
678.552.9140
gatheringwellnesscollab.com
Providing natural health for the whole family is the vision and mission of Gathering Wellness Collaborative.
Best Assisted Living Facility
Wesley Woods of Newnan
2280 Highway 29 North, Newnan
770.683.6833 • wesleywoods.org
Joe and Elizabeth Crain enjoy life at Wesley Woods of Newnan, which offers a full array of services for Coweta’s senior set.
Best Pediatrician
Dr. J. Edwyn Carter
Piedmont Healthcare
189 Jefferson Parkway, Newnan
770.304.2220
doctors.piedmont.org
For the fifth year in a row‚ Newnan-Coweta Magazine readers voted Dr. J. Edwyn Carter‚ of Piedmont Healthcare‚ as Coweta’s best pediatrician.
Best Eye Care
Carr Eye Care
1065 Sullivan Road, Suite C, Newnan
770.254.9997 • carreyecare.com
The staff at Carr Eye Care invite clients to a warm, comfortable atmosphere when entrusting your vision needs to them.
Best Pharmacy
Lee-Goodrum Pharmacy
40 Hospital Road, Newnan
770.253.1121 • leegoodrum.com
Owner Casey Tarpley looks forward to filling your prescription and healthcare needs at Coweta’s favorite hometown pharmacy.
Best Mental Health Services
Pathways Center
59 Hospital Road, Newnan
678.423.4610 • pathwaysscsb.org
Pathways Center staff members celebrating their first place win include, from left, Janki Patel, associate director of Nursing; Samantha Thoreson, activities supervisor; Courtney Pierce, director of Specialty Services (Coweta Cares); and Timothy McGruder, director of Operations.
Best Women’s Health
Dr. Kristie Dyson
Southern Crescent
Women’s HealthCare
775 Poplar Road, Suite 210, Newnan
770.991.2200 • scwhobgyn.com
Dr. Kristie Dyson has earned a reputation for exceptional service while providing care at Southern Crescent Women’s HealthCare.
Best Dermatology Services
Avail Dermatology
710 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan • 770.251.5111
availdermatology.com
For an array of dermatology services, visit Dr. Mark Ling and the staff at Avail/Epiphany Dermatology.
Dr. Mark Ling
Best Med Spa
Thérapie
5 1/2 Greenville Street‚ Newnan
678.857.3139
therapiedermboutique.com
Meeting patient needs at Coweta’s Best Med Spa are, seated in middle, Mallory Barnett, founder and nurse practitioner. Back, from left: Heather Berens, patient liaison; Brooke Strickland, medical assistant; Sarah Coward, nurse practitioner; Hannah Smith, marketing manager; Courtney Roberts, office manager; and Maggie Darracott, registered nurse.